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Help Wanted!
I once interviewed for the role of barista, in well known coffee shop (not that one). The job would require me conjure snazzy drinks and recommend various blends to customers buying beans.
I knew almost nothing about coffee, or having a job for that matter—but somehow or other they hired me. I was honest about what I didn’t know, and got rewarded for it.
Of course, I did the exact opposite to become President—but that’s another story.
Below: a recent Tetris cartoon from The New Statesman:
Notes From Tom, Update
As you know, I’ve been hand-drawing postcards for people who sign up to this newsletter (pre-existing subscribers too) — I’m also encouraging donations to Ukraine relief funds. So far we’ve raised over $2k.
Thank you to everyone who got involved. For a few more days, the offer is still open:
Below: pickle friends, drawn on 6 x 9 inch postcards (robots also available):
Air Mail, Chef Cartoon
Most of us will suffer from imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. We know we’re being a little irrational, but we can’t help it. Everyone else seems so composed and sure of themselves.
Cartoonists like me are burdened with a constant awareness that they would be useless in an apocalypse.
“We need trained doctors, nurses, engineers, construction workers, cooks, caregivers and people with military experience to come forth. Together we can rebuild!”
Anyone need me to draw a funny face on their arm?
Below: here’s an awkward situation, from Air Mail: