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Some of these cartoon characters are spooky looking. Now for another obscure National day.
NATIONAL CARTOONISTS DAY
Observed on May 5, it is National Cartoonists Day. This day honors all those creative ink-stained artists, past and present, the fascinating pieces they have created and the humor they have brought into our lives.
American comic strip writer and artist, Richard Outcault (January 14, 1863 – September 25, 1928) is considered the inventor of the modern comic strip. At 15 years of age, he studied for three years at the McMicken University’s School of Design in Cincinnati. Outcault is the creator of The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown.
It was on Sunday, May 5, 1895, that the readers of the New York World discovered an exciting new addition to their morning paper. Inside was Outcault’s full-color drawings featuring a big-eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin. The first color installment of the cartoon called Hogan’s Alley would later become known as The Yellow Kid and was the first commercially successful cartoon icon.
Outcault was a 2008 Judges’ Choice inductee into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Enjoy your favorite cartoon and use #NationalCartoonistsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
In 1990, the National Cartoonists Society proclaimed May 5 as National Cartoonists Day.
NATIONAL CARTOONISTS DAY
Observed on May 5, it is National Cartoonists Day. This day honors all those creative ink-stained artists, past and present, the fascinating pieces they have created and the humor they have brought into our lives.
American comic strip writer and artist, Richard Outcault (January 14, 1863 – September 25, 1928) is considered the inventor of the modern comic strip. At 15 years of age, he studied for three years at the McMicken University’s School of Design in Cincinnati. Outcault is the creator of The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown.
It was on Sunday, May 5, 1895, that the readers of the New York World discovered an exciting new addition to their morning paper. Inside was Outcault’s full-color drawings featuring a big-eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin. The first color installment of the cartoon called Hogan’s Alley would later become known as The Yellow Kid and was the first commercially successful cartoon icon.
Outcault was a 2008 Judges’ Choice inductee into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Enjoy your favorite cartoon and use #NationalCartoonistsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
In 1990, the National Cartoonists Society proclaimed May 5 as National Cartoonists Day.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell I think I will stay with the cartoons thank you.
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Scott Adams interview on Dilbert (1999) - The Best Documentary Ever
A conversation with cartoonist Scott Adams, known for the syndicated comic strip Dilbert, about his comics, books, and new animated television show. In this ...
Good evening, my friend SGT John " Mac " McConnell and thank you for posting a great video in honor of National Cartoonists Day.
Some of my favorite cartoonists include Charles M Schulz, Dr Seuss, Walt Disney, Walt Kelly [Pogo] Gary Larson [Far Side], Scott Adams [Dilbert], the Hanna Barbera cartoonists and Looney Toon cartoonists and especially Mel Blanc for his voice characterizations
Scott Adams interview on Dilbert (1999) - The Best Documentary Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCagYYR_kw
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' PriceSGT Jim Arnold Maj Robert Thornton SPC Douglas Bolton Cynthia Croft SSgt Boyd Herrst TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSG William Jones PO3 Craig Phillips PVT Mark Zehner
Some of my favorite cartoonists include Charles M Schulz, Dr Seuss, Walt Disney, Walt Kelly [Pogo] Gary Larson [Far Side], Scott Adams [Dilbert], the Hanna Barbera cartoonists and Looney Toon cartoonists and especially Mel Blanc for his voice characterizations
Scott Adams interview on Dilbert (1999) - The Best Documentary Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCagYYR_kw
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' PriceSGT Jim Arnold Maj Robert Thornton SPC Douglas Bolton Cynthia Croft SSgt Boyd Herrst TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSG William Jones PO3 Craig Phillips PVT Mark Zehner
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