The Ivory Tower

This is a place for me to think out loud (or 'on paper') all things that are interesting me, and to comment on things I want to remember. Naming my blog the Ivory Tower is a joke on the popular notion that philosophy and intelligence are something beyond the common man, somehow above the 'mean' act of living as a human. Rand's refutation of this is what immediately drew me to her. Feel free to introduce yourself.

4.29.2006

Funny Cartoons

A friend recently introduced me to Amy Winfrey's work. She's an animator from California who works on a few side projects which posts on the web. Her animation is professional and her stories witty, satirically funny. They're delightful to watch, short and sweet.

Making Fiends - This is the best, in my opinion. It has the most complete plot structure and is the longest running. The basis of the plot revolves around the conflict between Vendetta and Charlotte, of which Charlotte is happily oblivious. It goes like this, Vendetta is a nasty girl who subjugates her teacher and class mates with apparent alchemical powers. She hates Charlotte because Charlotte is sweet, innocent (annoyingly so), and totally unaware that she should be afraid of Vendetta. Charlotte thinks Vendetta is her best friend and is always delighted when Vendetta gives her 'presents'. A quote:
Vendetta: Enough! Don't torment me anymore! For your birthday I'm going to do something special for you. I have decided to throw a party at you. [maniacal laughter]
Charlotte [reading invitation]: 'Come to Charlotte's birthday party or you will be shot. When: this Friday. Where: Vendetta's backyard. Why: because Charlotte is stupid.' Hee hee, yippee!
Muffin Films - This is a series of very short skits about muffins with personality. There are self-righteous muffins, alien muffins, scared muffins, obsequious muffins, vengeful muffins, dancing muffins; muffins of every variety!

Big Bunny - One giant carnivorous bunny plus three stupid children who went out looking for a dog one day makes for many suggestive stories.

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