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Comments (18)
"For the last time, who is this HERNANDO?
Posted by John Cox | January 23, 2013 2:08 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 02:08
Look toots, you can sit there all pretty 'til the cows come home, but my standard fee is still $500 a night. Now pay up so I can blow this joint.
Posted by Ed B | January 23, 2013 8:26 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 08:26
I have always liked Edward Hopper and I really like this update. John, adding the modern "everyman" is brilliant!
And we can have fun with it!
Posted by Grumpus | January 23, 2013 9:00 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 09:00
Rod Stewart was right - the morning sun, when it's in your face, really shows your age.
Posted by Doc Al | January 23, 2013 9:37 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 09:37
Ed couldn't understand what happened to the love.
Posted by Tom Wms. | January 23, 2013 9:46 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 09:46
HEY GRUMPUS
I thought it would be fun to take a Hopper classic and bend it. Thanks for noticing.
Posted by John Cox | January 23, 2013 10:12 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 10:12
"OK,OK. I'll admit it - the Allentown Ramada ain't no Disney Orlando resort but you have two choices: you can sit here all day and sulk or put on a sun dress and go with me to the Hibiscus Lounge downstairs and enjoy the Happy Hour pierogi buffet, a nice 2-for-1 cocktail, and the swinging music of Frankie Frankowski and The Polka Princes."
Posted by Doc Al | January 23, 2013 10:26 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 10:26
Doc Al KNOWS how to PARTY!
LMAO!
Posted by GarandFan | January 23, 2013 10:39 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 10:39
HEY DOC
Yet again you've contributed some wriitng that lens itself to the first line of an edgy short story.
Posted by John Cox | January 23, 2013 11:06 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 11:06
Thanks, John. I used to write short stories for fun and really need to get back to it. In my high school senior English class, the teacher had us look at a picture and write a one-page short story about it. In my mind, I guess I still do that, I just don't put it down on paper. Maybe we should collaborate?
Posted by Doc Al | January 23, 2013 11:19 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 11:19
Hey Doc
Definitely has some possibilities. Love to chat about it.
Posted by John Cox | January 23, 2013 11:25 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 11:25
ROFLLLLLLLLL I sure didn't need any words for this one.
Posted by Yo | January 23, 2013 11:46 AM
Posted on January 23, 2013 11:46
I'm sorry, Ed. Last night was magical, but I can't see you anymore. You and I are from different times, different worlds. Water color and pixel. Realist and caricature. Besides, what would the children look like?
Posted by Jazz Hands | January 23, 2013 12:04 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 12:04
"Look lady. I would do anything for love, but..."
Posted by snowdog | January 23, 2013 12:58 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 12:58
What? So I looked a little slimmer at the Nighthawks Cafe last night-this is who I am baby!
Posted by Steve M | January 23, 2013 4:30 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 16:30
Hey Steve
THERE"S the art history reference! Nice going.
Posted by John Cox | January 23, 2013 4:36 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 16:36
Wow, John, that is a strange juxtaposition and some major bending.
Posted by Dr. Bob | January 23, 2013 10:42 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 22:42
Role reversal:
"Do these pants make me look fat?"
One from when I watched TV (Wings):
"Once you've been with Roy Biggins, you don't want another man."
A couple from Hopper, although with everybody recognizing the painting, they seem too blah/obvious:
"If I had the energy, I would have done it all over the county."
"I use almost pure turpentine to start with, adding oil as I go along... I use as little oil as I can... that's my method."
I like Steve's, but how about a different angle:
"Don't blame me. I wanted to do it in the Reinhardt."
Posted by Terwiliger | January 23, 2013 10:50 PM
Posted on January 23, 2013 22:50