Sunday 21 November 2010

TAKE A WORD


June is hosting this week's Take A Word challenge and has chosen MEN as her word. 

Now this got me thinking about Harold who has suffered from many illnesses in the medical dictionary and his poor long suffering wife Madge.  Madge in exasperation calls his latest ailment cold but Harold argues in favour of flu.    Mmmmmmm!

Any fellows out there who are thinking this is a classic case of sexism against the male of the species please accept my apologies if that is the impression I am giving ........  I only ask that you take a good long look at Harold before you condemn either Madge or myself.

I used figures from two separate pages of a book donated to the Free To Use section of Flickr by the very generous Digital Sextant.  I made this little scenario then gave it some colour in Photoshop and added a comment from Madge using the font : Persimmon.

Thanks for a great word June.

Thanks all for looking.
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28 comments:

  1. Healing WomanSunday 21 November 2010 at 13:57:00 GMT

    You did a great job with this challenge. Men, ah, yes. Perfect!

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  2. indybevSunday 21 November 2010 at 16:24:00 GMT

    Thanks for my Sunday morning smile! How brilliant to bring these two images together. They're meant for each other! Great fun, Ann.

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  3. JunibearsSunday 21 November 2010 at 17:20:00 GMT

    Their looks say it all Ann! Great fun and lovely work.xx

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  4. BillSunday 21 November 2010 at 17:25:00 GMT

    Oh my. Men just don't have a chance since women have taken over the world. Woops. You said this isn't a sexist piece. Okay. I'll take your word for it. :O) It's actually very cute! I also have either a cold or the flu today, so I appreciate Harold's dismay. My wife gives me that same look.

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  5. peggy gattoSunday 21 November 2010 at 17:40:00 GMT

    So clever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Terri KahrsSunday 21 November 2010 at 20:33:00 GMT

    Well done, Ann! No words are necessary - the expressions say it all!!! Brilliant! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  7. Marfi-topiaSunday 21 November 2010 at 22:08:00 GMT

    great job!

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  8. JudySunday 21 November 2010 at 23:08:00 GMT

    Got a real laugh out of your piece, Ann, love their faces, wonderful entry!

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  9. ClaudjeSunday 21 November 2010 at 23:47:00 GMT

    Hahaha I love it, very nice! Great work!
    Have a great week!
    Claudia

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  10. OzstuffSunday 21 November 2010 at 23:49:00 GMT

    Hey, this could be me and the Looming Presence!! Ann, your picture is priceless. I love it! Great imagination and artwork as always. Fantastic.

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  11. Lori SaulMonday 22 November 2010 at 00:05:00 GMT

    Wonderfully expressive piece Ann- she definately looks like she rules the roost in this relationship. Thank you for your lovely comments!

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  12. KatieMonday 22 November 2010 at 00:16:00 GMT

    so cute and funny!

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  13. DeannMonday 22 November 2010 at 00:52:00 GMT

    The expressions on these people are priceless Ann...I can see why you chose them...a great ode to the other half...Bravo!

    He reminds me of my favorite quote "The more I know of men the better I like my dog."

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  14. Gayle Page-RobakMonday 22 November 2010 at 06:35:00 GMT

    This is hillarious...what perfect images to go with your "speak"...rofl. I think it is time for his 'flu' shot!!

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  15. johannaMonday 22 November 2010 at 07:05:00 GMT

    what a great combination of images! very fun and unique!!

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  16. FemmyMonday 22 November 2010 at 08:25:00 GMT

    Ooh Yeh!!! it says it all!! Great Madge and Harold!

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  17. JesterMonday 22 November 2010 at 08:30:00 GMT

    It's wonderful, Ann!

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  18. WillyMonday 22 November 2010 at 09:49:00 GMT

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  19. WillyMonday 22 November 2010 at 09:50:00 GMT

    Great and funny piece, Ann. Thanks for the smile on my face!

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)Monday 22 November 2010 at 12:39:00 GMT

    That's funny, wonderful entry.

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  21. YvonneMonday 22 November 2010 at 12:40:00 GMT

    I think Harold is "playing it up"! Great art, Ann!

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  22. SueMonday 22 November 2010 at 20:45:00 GMT

    This is brilliant, we all have a Harold in the family - mine's sat gripping the remote control but fast asleep lol x

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  23. JayneMonday 22 November 2010 at 23:39:00 GMT

    LOL!! Wonderful Ann,I know a few blokes like that!!

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  24. Peggi Meyer GraminskiTuesday 23 November 2010 at 02:46:00 GMT

    Ha! I can totally relate to this =) Fantastic collage and the absolute perfect images ... wonderful piece!

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  25. AnonymousTuesday 23 November 2010 at 15:55:00 GMT

    Wonderful! I laughed out loud!

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  26. AnonymousTuesday 23 November 2010 at 17:30:00 GMT

    Wonderful, it really made me laugh

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  27. Luisa MigonThursday 25 November 2010 at 15:01:00 GMT

    He he he!!! Perfect!!!

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  28. RhondaThursday 25 November 2010 at 16:23:00 GMT

    Oh, the happy to and fro of marriage is so well expressed here! Hilarious! Poor Madge - she looks exasperated!

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Thank you.