A pair of showgirls consider an unconventional double date prospect in an original New Yorker cartoon by Garrett Price published in April of 1939. As we "read" the drawing from left to right, and from foreground to background, we arrive finally at the butt of the joke. The editorial staff has tightened up Price's handwritten caption making it shorter, more colloquial, and a bit clearer.
Note: The essential phrase blind date could have been held until the very end of the line which would have saved the payoff for last, just as the drawing does. Still, that might have made for a more awkward phrasing, no? Something like "After the show, want a blind date?" Not quite as natural.
Remember Stanley? Two days ago, this blog featured a delightful drawing by Otto Soglow from Stanley's collection via the same eBay seller. Stanley, whoever he was, had a good eye for cartoon art, although it might be said he did not always maintain his originals in the best condition.
Attempted Bloggery seeks scans or photographs of original New Yorker artwork by Garrett Price and others that someone like Stanley might appreciate.
Fun fact: My parents met on a double-blind date. (The other couple couldn't stand each other.)
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| Garrett Price "Do you want a blind date for dinner?" Published as "Want a blind date after the show?" Original art The New Yorker, April 19, 1939, page 20 |
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| Garrett Price's signature and inscription "To Stanley/BEST OF LUCK" with a small drawing of a horseshoe. It appears Stanley's name was initially misspelled and then whited out. |
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| Detail of showgirls |
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| Detail of pantomime horse |
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| Garrett Price eBay Listing Ended July 21, 2017 |
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Garrett Price
"Do you want a blind date for dinner?"
Published as "Want a blind date after the show?"
Original art
The New Yorker, April 19, 1939, page 20
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Garrett Price
"Want a blind date after the show?"The New Yorker, April 19, 1939, page 20 |
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| http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1939-08-19#folio=020 |
Note: The essential phrase blind date could have been held until the very end of the line which would have saved the payoff for last, just as the drawing does. Still, that might have made for a more awkward phrasing, no? Something like "After the show, want a blind date?" Not quite as natural.
Remember Stanley? Two days ago, this blog featured a delightful drawing by Otto Soglow from Stanley's collection via the same eBay seller. Stanley, whoever he was, had a good eye for cartoon art, although it might be said he did not always maintain his originals in the best condition.
Attempted Bloggery seeks scans or photographs of original New Yorker artwork by Garrett Price and others that someone like Stanley might appreciate.
Fun fact: My parents met on a double-blind date. (The other couple couldn't stand each other.)
Quick Links to the Attempted Bloggery Archives
Garrett Price
Original New Yorker Cartoon Art
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