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Comment from judiverse
Interesting and informative article. I have never followed this cartoon. The subject, Zits, makes for all kinds of possibilities. Borgman seemed to find his career path early on, and was fortunate to find immediate opportunities for his cartoon work. Winning a Pulitzer is certainly a great honor. I don't always agree with the choices, but Borgman sounds worthy. He's certainly been around awhile. I remember the stories about Ryan White. Strange we don't hear much about AIDS these days, but at that time it was a notorious killer. judi
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Interesting and informative article. I have never followed this cartoon. The subject, Zits, makes for all kinds of possibilities. Borgman seemed to find his career path early on, and was fortunate to find immediate opportunities for his cartoon work. Winning a Pulitzer is certainly a great honor. I don't always agree with the choices, but Borgman sounds worthy. He's certainly been around awhile. I remember the stories about Ryan White. Strange we don't hear much about AIDS these days, but at that time it was a notorious killer. judi
Comment Written 26-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Comment from Ric Myworld
Of course, as being a Cincinnati resident for a while now, and growing up within 80 miles from there, everything to speak of is a lingering memory. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Of course, as being a Cincinnati resident for a while now, and growing up within 80 miles from there, everything to speak of is a lingering memory. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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So, you are a Bengal. Learn more about you all the time. So much appreciate your support and reviews.
Comment from Wendy G
Interesting to hear how all these comic strips and characters began, and the skill of their creators in making them famous for their relevance to both different elements of society and the world of social commentary.
Wendy
Edit: "who's work featured ...." ("whose")
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Interesting to hear how all these comic strips and characters began, and the skill of their creators in making them famous for their relevance to both different elements of society and the world of social commentary.
Wendy
Edit: "who's work featured ...." ("whose")
Comment Written 26-Oct-2023
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Comment from BethShelby
I don't remember the Zits cartoon. I love well done political cartoons and have gone to hear a local political cartoonist make a talke and illustrate how he does cartoons and goes about getting his ideas. I found this interesting. I'll look and see if I find Zits on Google.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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I don't remember the Zits cartoon. I love well done political cartoons and have gone to hear a local political cartoonist make a talke and illustrate how he does cartoons and goes about getting his ideas. I found this interesting. I'll look and see if I find Zits on Google.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Comment from Paul Manton
Dear Brett, I have no more sixes to award, but this is certainly worth the top mark! I think that for good English, logical explanation and a real economy of expression this is your best ever.
It flows like water, is always relevant and connected, and it easily held my attention throughout. Starting with a helpful intro. to 'Zits', this is a great bio. of Jim Borgman, with a useful set of notes on his achievements.
Most of us would like a Pulitzer!
Best wishes from Paul
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Dear Brett, I have no more sixes to award, but this is certainly worth the top mark! I think that for good English, logical explanation and a real economy of expression this is your best ever.
It flows like water, is always relevant and connected, and it easily held my attention throughout. Starting with a helpful intro. to 'Zits', this is a great bio. of Jim Borgman, with a useful set of notes on his achievements.
Most of us would like a Pulitzer!
Best wishes from Paul
Comment Written 25-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Much appreciate your comments and the review.
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Welcome, Brett - and thanks again for 'Cincinnati' - corrected now.
Paul
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a very interesting article on an excellent cartoonist. I remember the Maplethorpe controversy, but not what Borgman did about it. He is certainly a special artist to the Cincinnati Bengals.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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This is a very interesting article on an excellent cartoonist. I remember the Maplethorpe controversy, but not what Borgman did about it. He is certainly a special artist to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2023
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Comment from GWHARGIS
This was very interesting. I had forgotten some of the events that you said he covered. Ryan White, the betting scandal. All suddenly forefront in my brain. These are very interesting pieces you are posting. Gretchen
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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This was very interesting. I had forgotten some of the events that you said he covered. Ryan White, the betting scandal. All suddenly forefront in my brain. These are very interesting pieces you are posting. Gretchen
Comment Written 24-Oct-2023
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Comment from Jesse James Doty
The stars had aligned was his summation for winning the Pulitzer Prize. That's a good way of looking at it. I thought he was in the zone as he put it as well as talented beyond compare. Zits was never a cartoon I read but now I think I will look up some of his political cartoons. I always wanted to draw political cartoons but sadly I can't draw worth beans.
Thanks for sharing about his success.
Jesse
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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The stars had aligned was his summation for winning the Pulitzer Prize. That's a good way of looking at it. I thought he was in the zone as he put it as well as talented beyond compare. Zits was never a cartoon I read but now I think I will look up some of his political cartoons. I always wanted to draw political cartoons but sadly I can't draw worth beans.
Thanks for sharing about his success.
Jesse
Comment Written 24-Oct-2023
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You're welcome.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
It's interesting to see how one cartoon can change history: "One extremely special cartoon Borgman drew epitomized his feelings for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Football team's mascot. Borgman drew the tiger sitting dominantly on the playing field. He called the cartoon "Next". It became a symbol of their 1989 Super Bowl run. A game they lost 20 to 16 to the San Francisco 49'ers.". Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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It's interesting to see how one cartoon can change history: "One extremely special cartoon Borgman drew epitomized his feelings for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Football team's mascot. Borgman drew the tiger sitting dominantly on the playing field. He called the cartoon "Next". It became a symbol of their 1989 Super Bowl run. A game they lost 20 to 16 to the San Francisco 49'ers.". Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2023
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Comment from royowen
I remember the cartoon series 'Zits' and the sheer title of its heading described everything that the cartoon was humorously going to display, life is a walking satire, a cartoonists delight. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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I remember the cartoon series 'Zits' and the sheer title of its heading described everything that the cartoon was humorously going to display, life is a walking satire, a cartoonists delight. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : (Parent's) attempts. Parental?
Comment Written 24-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Appreciate your comments and the review.