A huge section of people enjoys funny comic strips due to the funny nature of characters in the visual presentation. Germany boasts the introduction of this form of art way back in 1865. It contained the story of two boys being continuously rewarded for mischief. Later on, the art was taken up by America followed by many other countries in the world. It is considered the platform of comic books and presently comic serials for television.
The element of amusement is in the storyline, characters and more importantly in the sketch and dialogue. The presenter or creator overcomes the restrictions through speech bubbles and appropriate frame by frame story telling to make it really humorous. Artists and story tellers join hands to produce fantastic comic strips and some of them are immensely popular today. Humor is injected through sketches and speech bubbles to retain the interest of the reader, which reflects the mastery in this subject.
Teenagers are mad about these strips and comic books especially for certain world famous characters. The art has also been incorporated in computer games, which are tremendously popular in teenagers. Some of the gigantic characters such as Superman and Batman and so on are household names and are great hits through movies. The success of the funny comic strips is in the fact that they are simple and easy for a reader to understand. They describe the difference of good and the evil to a teenage mind. The colorful platform of entertainment has a special place in the society in every level of readers due to the simplicity of the form of amusement
Funny comic strips are used as advertising avenues by ingenious people for commercial gain. Some of them have been successful in using the special form of art for taking messages to readers or consumers to draw the attention. You have certainly marked them in newspapers, billboards, magazines, flyers, television commercials, banner advertising on websites and so on. The key element in all these platforms is the quality of amusement, which influences the particular reader about the product or the service being promoted.
Many talented individuals are engaged in the comic strip advertising work for consumption of consumers. However, the comic strip is still an underused avenue in communication instead of the nominal cost involvement. It can be profoundly used in communicating to the mass both by the government and the commercial world. It can serve a poetical campaign for drawing the attention of related authorities for a successful resolve of the matter. It can also be used for the protection from unlawful practices of companies affecting the environment negatively. The cartoon campaign can save the nature, parks and lakes from different wasteful activities of people. These efforts help solve many social problems and involve people to understand the importance of clean environment. You can target the whole society through funny comic strips towards solutions which are necessary for the good of the common mass. In the commercial front, the funny element in cartoon strips is able to bring out huge customer turnouts for products and services when they are put on billboards or on televisions or on newspapers to get everyone's attention.
Rabu, 06 Desember 2017
Rabu, 29 November 2017
Cartoon Posters - Fun Creations For Your Wall
Cartoons usually have many meanings; they can be different forms of visual art, and illustration. The more modern meaning of cartoons are that of humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers. Animated films, and comic presentations usually consist of a cartoon. When cartoons are used in print Media, it mostly refers to a humorous single-panel drawing or gag-cartoon, most of which have captions and don't necessarily use speech balloons. Cartoons are also used to refer to a comic strip.
In Modern print media, a cartoon is a piece of art, usually with a humorous intent. This started long ago when magazines used to publish satirical drawings on its pages. They can be parodies and fun creations caricatures of people, can include humour about animals such as Tom & Jerry. Parodies can be made out of celebrities and films. So as such cartoons are used to illustrate and demonstrate humour and intend to make you laugh.
Posters are an item of great use and joy. They are essentially in the form of a large sheet of paper, usually in rectangular or square shape that can be hung on a wall or a door.
Today I am going to talk about what happens when cartoons and posters are mixed, well to be funny here we can create cartoon posters. Cartoon posters are essentially posters containing cartoons. The content is largely comical and parodied and also, the people, objects and places used in them are highly in animated variety. Cartoon Posters are used to advertise cartoons, and also is a popular theme among children and young adults.
Cartoon posters may contain satirical comments and captions that intend to make the beholder laugh or praise the cartoonist's ability to create such fun items. Cartoon Posters can come in variety of shapes in sizes but are usually large sheets of printed paper that can be hung or stuck on the wall.
In Modern print media, a cartoon is a piece of art, usually with a humorous intent. This started long ago when magazines used to publish satirical drawings on its pages. They can be parodies and fun creations caricatures of people, can include humour about animals such as Tom & Jerry. Parodies can be made out of celebrities and films. So as such cartoons are used to illustrate and demonstrate humour and intend to make you laugh.
Posters are an item of great use and joy. They are essentially in the form of a large sheet of paper, usually in rectangular or square shape that can be hung on a wall or a door.
Today I am going to talk about what happens when cartoons and posters are mixed, well to be funny here we can create cartoon posters. Cartoon posters are essentially posters containing cartoons. The content is largely comical and parodied and also, the people, objects and places used in them are highly in animated variety. Cartoon Posters are used to advertise cartoons, and also is a popular theme among children and young adults.
Cartoon posters may contain satirical comments and captions that intend to make the beholder laugh or praise the cartoonist's ability to create such fun items. Cartoon Posters can come in variety of shapes in sizes but are usually large sheets of printed paper that can be hung or stuck on the wall.
Selasa, 07 November 2017
Family Circus Cartoon Provokes Mass Rioting, Violence
(UNASSOCIATED PRESS) Widespread rage over recent Family Circus cartoons erupted violently into the streets of America yesterday, when angry protestors violently displayed their disapproval of the patronizing comic strip by looting and firebombing local stores.
Beyond the United States border, equally livid international protestors demonstrated their violent discontent as several U.S. Embassies on European soil were stormed and those inside were dragged into the street and beaten to death.
Over 17 fatalities have been reported as of printing, and the violence has shown no signs of dissipating.
An estimated 50,000 strong crowd gathered on the Washington National Mall in the early afternoon, ballooning earlier estimates of no more than 3,000. At least 3 protestors were trampled to death during the proceedings.
The restless crowd threw bottles and debris at police guards in riot gear while chanting "Death to Keane, Death to King!" for over an hour. It was is a reference to Bil Keane, Family Circus cartoonist since 1960, and King Features, the company that syndicates the comic strip to over 1500 newspapers worldwide.
"I just don't understand," said Keane. "I'm sorry if I offended anybody. I just want to express my views."
National leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the recent violence. White House spokesman Scott McClellan reiterated the president's stance on the cartoon and the riots.
"Although the president understands how many might consider the mindless inanity of Billy, Dolly and Grandpa to be beyond reproach. But that is no excuse for torching your city's newspaper headquarters or publicly hanging their editors.
"President Bush reaffirms his dedication to upholding the first
amendment which specifically allows such denigrating images to be produced and viewed."
Critics claim the cartoon has a mind-numbing affect on the millions that read it every morning, and it is demeaning to anyone with half a brain. Jeremy Higgins, president of Americans for a Strong Society, spoke at the Washington protests-
"Nobody talks or acts like Jeffy or any other character. A family like that is a myth, and every strip is an insult to real human beings like us. Look at this one. Jeffy says to the other kids, 'I heard that out of the corner of my ear.' What the f*ck? The cartoon's patent cuteness is beyond nauseating. We declare a jihad on Family Circus and anyone who supports such insipid filth!."
Violence against cartoonists unrelated to the publishing of Family Circus has officials up in arms. Dik Browne, cartoonist responsible for Hagar the Horrible, was found bound and gagged in an abandoned warehouse. Marcus Hamilton and Ron Ferdinand, both the present caretakers of the Dennis the Menace strip are reportedly missing. Dean Young, cartoonist hired to continue the Blondie comics was beaten senseless with a tire iron before being run over repeatedly with a Hummer.
Experts like Harvard English professor Charles Thomasen believe the controversy is not settled.
"Cartoonists who perpetuate idiotic comic strips well beyond their prime just to make a buck will continue to be hunted down and killed. There will be riots, and more innocent people will die. It's really the fault of the artist. Keane should have retired Family Circus years ago; instead he insists on demeaning the American public daily."
Beyond the United States border, equally livid international protestors demonstrated their violent discontent as several U.S. Embassies on European soil were stormed and those inside were dragged into the street and beaten to death.
Over 17 fatalities have been reported as of printing, and the violence has shown no signs of dissipating.
An estimated 50,000 strong crowd gathered on the Washington National Mall in the early afternoon, ballooning earlier estimates of no more than 3,000. At least 3 protestors were trampled to death during the proceedings.
The restless crowd threw bottles and debris at police guards in riot gear while chanting "Death to Keane, Death to King!" for over an hour. It was is a reference to Bil Keane, Family Circus cartoonist since 1960, and King Features, the company that syndicates the comic strip to over 1500 newspapers worldwide.
"I just don't understand," said Keane. "I'm sorry if I offended anybody. I just want to express my views."
National leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the recent violence. White House spokesman Scott McClellan reiterated the president's stance on the cartoon and the riots.
"Although the president understands how many might consider the mindless inanity of Billy, Dolly and Grandpa to be beyond reproach. But that is no excuse for torching your city's newspaper headquarters or publicly hanging their editors.
"President Bush reaffirms his dedication to upholding the first
amendment which specifically allows such denigrating images to be produced and viewed."
Critics claim the cartoon has a mind-numbing affect on the millions that read it every morning, and it is demeaning to anyone with half a brain. Jeremy Higgins, president of Americans for a Strong Society, spoke at the Washington protests-
"Nobody talks or acts like Jeffy or any other character. A family like that is a myth, and every strip is an insult to real human beings like us. Look at this one. Jeffy says to the other kids, 'I heard that out of the corner of my ear.' What the f*ck? The cartoon's patent cuteness is beyond nauseating. We declare a jihad on Family Circus and anyone who supports such insipid filth!."
Violence against cartoonists unrelated to the publishing of Family Circus has officials up in arms. Dik Browne, cartoonist responsible for Hagar the Horrible, was found bound and gagged in an abandoned warehouse. Marcus Hamilton and Ron Ferdinand, both the present caretakers of the Dennis the Menace strip are reportedly missing. Dean Young, cartoonist hired to continue the Blondie comics was beaten senseless with a tire iron before being run over repeatedly with a Hummer.
Experts like Harvard English professor Charles Thomasen believe the controversy is not settled.
"Cartoonists who perpetuate idiotic comic strips well beyond their prime just to make a buck will continue to be hunted down and killed. There will be riots, and more innocent people will die. It's really the fault of the artist. Keane should have retired Family Circus years ago; instead he insists on demeaning the American public daily."
Selasa, 10 Oktober 2017
Cartooning Your Way to English or Foreign Language Learning Success
Cartoons vs. Comics
Who doesn't love cartoons and comics? Okay, so I'm no fan of the Simpsons, but even I enjoy Felix the Cat, the Pink Panther and a host of other Saturday morning offerings. If the cartoon network came on in English where I live, I'd record it for use in my English as a foreign language (EFL) classes (and a little personal humor and enjoyment). There are two venues which actually can be used in teaching English as a foreign language or in foreign language teaching and learning; cartoons and comics. What's the difference?
The Differences
What's the difference between a cartoon and a comic? Simply that a cartoon is an animated visual format with sound and a comic is a written, printed format in black and white or color. Some characters appear in multiple formats, having an animated series on TV, movie or comic strip. Characters from Peanuts, cats Felix and Garfield, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and a host of Walt Disney and Walter Lantz characters are some examples. Other characters may appear in only one format such as in many video games which is yet another venue.
Who Do You Love?
Why don't you try asking your English or foreign language learners;
"Who's your favorite cartoon or comic character?"
"Why?"
Learners could then elaborate on their favorite character in addition to:
o describing the character's personality
o acting out a scene from a cartoon or comic
o white out dialogue bubbles and write in their own lines of dialogue
Adapting Comics and Cartoons for Classroom Teaching
How can these different formats be adapted for use in an EFL or foreign language learning classroom setting? Well, you've hit the jackpot here. Because the language in comics and cartoons is usually very simple, it can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
o to demonstrate high-frequency vocabulary in context
o to illustrate idioms and expressions
o to teach verbs and other parts of speech
o as examples of connected speech
o to simulate dialogues to inject humor into class sessions
o to provide a basis for oral discourse and writing activities
o to illustrate culture and values
Other Related Activity Possibilities
Numerous other related activity possibilities exist, which may be applied with just a bit of imagination. For example, have your English or foreign language learners relate:
o who the author or creator of the comic / cartoon series is
o a biography of the author with photos
o describe the setting and theme of the comic or cartoon series
o show examples of cartoons, comics and characters in class, then compare them
If you'd like even more focus, you could show a cartoon or comic strip series in class to familiarize everyone with the character(s). Then might discuss the character's personality and other elements and ask,
"Why is this cartoon or comic funny?"
Be sure to let the learners interact about their favorite comic strips and cartoon characters.
Take a Survey
Remember to take a survey of who the most popular cartoon and comic strip characters are among the learners. Better yet, have the learners design and conduct the survey themselves, presenting the results and reasons afterwards. By all means, do let Felix the Cat, the Pink Panther, the Simpsons, Garfield, the Power Puff Girls, Hagar the Horrible, the Wizard of Id, Peanuts and a generous host of English language cartoon and comic strip characters lend fun, flavor, magic and a whole new dimension to your English as a foreign language or foreign language learning classes.
Who doesn't love cartoons and comics? Okay, so I'm no fan of the Simpsons, but even I enjoy Felix the Cat, the Pink Panther and a host of other Saturday morning offerings. If the cartoon network came on in English where I live, I'd record it for use in my English as a foreign language (EFL) classes (and a little personal humor and enjoyment). There are two venues which actually can be used in teaching English as a foreign language or in foreign language teaching and learning; cartoons and comics. What's the difference?
The Differences
What's the difference between a cartoon and a comic? Simply that a cartoon is an animated visual format with sound and a comic is a written, printed format in black and white or color. Some characters appear in multiple formats, having an animated series on TV, movie or comic strip. Characters from Peanuts, cats Felix and Garfield, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and a host of Walt Disney and Walter Lantz characters are some examples. Other characters may appear in only one format such as in many video games which is yet another venue.
Who Do You Love?
Why don't you try asking your English or foreign language learners;
"Who's your favorite cartoon or comic character?"
"Why?"
Learners could then elaborate on their favorite character in addition to:
o describing the character's personality
o acting out a scene from a cartoon or comic
o white out dialogue bubbles and write in their own lines of dialogue
Adapting Comics and Cartoons for Classroom Teaching
How can these different formats be adapted for use in an EFL or foreign language learning classroom setting? Well, you've hit the jackpot here. Because the language in comics and cartoons is usually very simple, it can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
o to demonstrate high-frequency vocabulary in context
o to illustrate idioms and expressions
o to teach verbs and other parts of speech
o as examples of connected speech
o to simulate dialogues to inject humor into class sessions
o to provide a basis for oral discourse and writing activities
o to illustrate culture and values
Other Related Activity Possibilities
Numerous other related activity possibilities exist, which may be applied with just a bit of imagination. For example, have your English or foreign language learners relate:
o who the author or creator of the comic / cartoon series is
o a biography of the author with photos
o describe the setting and theme of the comic or cartoon series
o show examples of cartoons, comics and characters in class, then compare them
If you'd like even more focus, you could show a cartoon or comic strip series in class to familiarize everyone with the character(s). Then might discuss the character's personality and other elements and ask,
"Why is this cartoon or comic funny?"
Be sure to let the learners interact about their favorite comic strips and cartoon characters.
Take a Survey
Remember to take a survey of who the most popular cartoon and comic strip characters are among the learners. Better yet, have the learners design and conduct the survey themselves, presenting the results and reasons afterwards. By all means, do let Felix the Cat, the Pink Panther, the Simpsons, Garfield, the Power Puff Girls, Hagar the Horrible, the Wizard of Id, Peanuts and a generous host of English language cartoon and comic strip characters lend fun, flavor, magic and a whole new dimension to your English as a foreign language or foreign language learning classes.
Selasa, 15 Agustus 2017
How Comic Artists Are Pushing The Envelope For A Humorous World
There are times when we want to find a reason to smile. With the busy schedules and the constant need to perform in every sphere of life, it isn't hard to understand why we don't find simple days of pure laughter. While you cannot run away from the mundane life, what you can do is induce some smiles in your daily life. After all, we all need to find happiness to move on, and the art of laughing at absurd cartoons and comics is something that anyone can learn. Yes, if you can find the right resources, finding reasons to laugh can be easy. There are many artists who have dedicated their time and passion towards making others smile. In this very special post, we will find why laughing and finding happiness isn't hard and how you can make the most of some silly things in life, some of which are creations of amazing artists.
Check Some Amazing Sites
Some of the artists, mainly from the comic genre, have taken up the task of amazing others. These artists have come up with websites that have complete collection of funny cartoon pictures and other kinds of art, which can be your perfect fix for a sad and boring day. Many of these artists are just looking to create a collection, and going by the efforts, it is easy to understand how tough it can be to create passionate humor. These websites are being updated on a regular basis, so if you are just passing time on the browser, you can enjoy the work of some great cartoonists, who always have the funny bone in place and often take from the basic sides of life.
Love for Humor
Humor isn't easy and doesn't come to everyone naturally. There are times when you get ahead and crack a joke, but think of those people who create humor regularly. Stand up comedians still have it easy, because they can emote on stage and change their work on the ground after having a check on audience reaction. However, that isn't the case with comic artists and cartoonists. For a cartoonist, things either work or they don't - there are no two ways you or anyone can feel about a cartoon. With immense passion for humor and smiles, these artists constantly create things that lighten up a dull day.
If you haven't checked such a website as yet, you will be surprised to find what you have been missing. Just one resource is all you need to smile back at life and often appreciate the work of an artist or a team, who have worked tirelessly to push the envelope. With more smiles around, we will be in a world, where stress and depression are mere words. It only takes probably a few minutes in the day to get rid of the junk in the mind with just a smile. At the end of the day, we only want to find more happy things in life, and often some artists show the way!
Check Some Amazing Sites
Some of the artists, mainly from the comic genre, have taken up the task of amazing others. These artists have come up with websites that have complete collection of funny cartoon pictures and other kinds of art, which can be your perfect fix for a sad and boring day. Many of these artists are just looking to create a collection, and going by the efforts, it is easy to understand how tough it can be to create passionate humor. These websites are being updated on a regular basis, so if you are just passing time on the browser, you can enjoy the work of some great cartoonists, who always have the funny bone in place and often take from the basic sides of life.
Love for Humor
Humor isn't easy and doesn't come to everyone naturally. There are times when you get ahead and crack a joke, but think of those people who create humor regularly. Stand up comedians still have it easy, because they can emote on stage and change their work on the ground after having a check on audience reaction. However, that isn't the case with comic artists and cartoonists. For a cartoonist, things either work or they don't - there are no two ways you or anyone can feel about a cartoon. With immense passion for humor and smiles, these artists constantly create things that lighten up a dull day.
If you haven't checked such a website as yet, you will be surprised to find what you have been missing. Just one resource is all you need to smile back at life and often appreciate the work of an artist or a team, who have worked tirelessly to push the envelope. With more smiles around, we will be in a world, where stress and depression are mere words. It only takes probably a few minutes in the day to get rid of the junk in the mind with just a smile. At the end of the day, we only want to find more happy things in life, and often some artists show the way!
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