That is Priceless by Steve Melcher for July 17, 2020

A 19th century version of The Last Supper that got of hand.

“You’re all extremely qualified, but of course I appoint the jerk in red to succeed me.”

Calvin never grew out of his disdain for girls. Actually his “GROSS” club greatly expanded. Take that Susie Derkins!

Henry the valet executes the first ever photo bomb.

“All in favor of not wearing a tux to our next meeting. Raise your hat.”

anti-maskers taking over another restaurant and simply refusing to social distance…

Where’s Waldo?

And as Lord Kerfuffle began the preamble to his announcement of candidacy, Aide-de-Camp Fullwither began the torturous advance through the assembled financiers, influence peddlers and ambassadorial hopefuls crowding the dais, bearing the fancy hat that Lord Kerfuffle would soon toss into the figurative ring.

https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/running-for-office/assets/images/artifacts/3-zoom.jpg

The kids from VBS came back 50 years later and recreated that group photo.

Comic-Con UK Division – the early days.

Christmas card from Parliament, circa 1843.

Say “cheese”…..

At each monthly meeting, one member of London’s For Men Only Club was required to don a wig and dance the pole. The usual excitement surrounding this event was clearly muted as it was the unpopular and portly Earl of South Hampton’s turn on stage. (Former favorites can be seen in the portraits on the wall behind.)

The first “Yellow Vest” was actually part of “The Establishment”..

“El Caudillo” comes in from the Far Right .

OOPS! Someone blinked, too!

“The painter estimates four hours. So glad we all had beans for lunch.”

All in favor of me for queen, raise your hats.

subtle

In order to make it look like he had a larger crowd of admirers, Vice Chancellor Drumph ordered the artist to photo-shop in all his lackeys! ( The only guy other than His Viceness who was actually there was his flunky – the guy in red, holding his hat. )

The Judge And Jury Society In The Cider Cellar: 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Archibald_Henning_-_The_Judge_And_Jury_Society_In_The_Cider_Cellar.jpg 

has info and links that point to more info about this painting, along with a Description.

Other than what’s pointed to by the title URL, I couldn’t find any different info about this artist online. First work by him used here.

Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2494 (July 16, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.

The portly personage in red/ is known as an object of dread/ but, (as one might suspect)/ he lost some respect/ when he draped a dead sheep o’er his head.

They knew they only needed one, then they could never be considered racist.

He who smelt it dealt it!

I’ve heard of ‘grand’ juries but this is ridiculous!

I know you’re wondering why I called you all here……so am I.

Next time, please remind me to just Zoom.

the first gay bar in New York was a bit formal, you needed a hat to cruise. but too many old men.