Herman by Jim Unger for June 04, 2012

RIP Jim Unger 5-29-12

a new technology in the weapons industry…the guided “Eye-row”…..

Early drones.

Just heard about Jim’s passing. So sad!

Thank you, Jim Unger, for your dry wit and elegant artistic style. A “Herman” cartoon holds the top spot in my all time favorite single panel memories. Herman is standing in a vets office holding a box with four legs sticking out of it. The caption: “He won’t eat.”

All-time favorite “Herman”:

Doctor advises examinee, “Whatever you do, DON’T EXERCISE.”

How about – fat woman standing in front of maitre d’s podium in restaurant – sign says, ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET – he’s on the phone to presumably the wait staff saying:BATTLE STATIONS!

Wow, smart arrows! What will they think of next?

That’s unfortunate to hear of Unger’s passing, I’ve enjoyed Herman for decades.

I wasn’t thinking “smart arrows” when I saw this – my thought was the contemporary trend to stick miniature cameras on everything, especially when doing something stupid.

I have a Herman Treasury copyright 1986.On the cover is a patient with a giant band aid on his hairy back and the doctor says “D’you want me to pull it off fast or slow?”

Favorite Unger cartoon. October 1992 – Native American in a canoe. Offshore are three boats. Caption – Further evidence that history is a matter of perspective. The Native American is tell his chief, “I’ve just discovered Europeans.”

RIP, Jim Unger.Thank you for all of the entertainment you’ve shared with me. Over the years, I’ve REALLY enjoyed your work.

Maybe his Indian friend had ..‘had’ enough

Tonto good friend for years to Kemosabe

Tonto good scout for Kemosabe..

Hunt,fish,make fire, cook food for Kemosabe

Thirty lousy years -(Jay Silverheels on the Carson Show)

R.I.P. Jim. Thanks for all the laughs over the years.