The Calzoncillos Post Card

Summary

The undefined website presents a call for artists to participate in the "Drawn to Be Funny" artwork contest, focusing on a humorous postcard themed around the fictional place of Calzoncillos, with a deadline set for Nevada Day, October 27.

Abstract

The website content outlines a unique contest inviting artists to create an artwork or cartoon based on a conceptual postcard that humorously depicts Calzoncillos, a place described as overrun by Californians. The postcard includes satirical elements such as a flagpole with directional signs to various destinations, with men's white boxers as a flag at half-mast, symbolizing surrender. The contest offers a platform for artists to showcase their talent and interpret the rough draft provided, with the incentive of Ko-fi contributions. The deadline for submissions is September 27, allowing time for the winning artwork to be ready for celebration on Nevada Day. The website also features a mocking illustration by H. Mikel Feilen, which pokes fun at the influx of Californians, and mentions other artists who have contributed their interpretations of the postcard concept.

Opinions

The author uses satire to critique the cultural and economic impact of Californians moving to other regions, labeling it as "Californication."
Calzoncillos is portrayed as a once desirable location that has lost its charm due to overdevelopment and the influence of new residents.
The postcard's content, including the handwritten note and the destinations listed on the front, is meant to be humorous and reflective of societal perceptions.
The artwork by H. Mikel Feilen and the contributions from other artists, such as Christine D Richardson and Queen Raine, are seen as valuable and creative takes on the contest's theme.
The mention of "phallic symbols" and "Entitled Californian is Late For Challenge" suggests a playful yet critical view of the stereotypes associated with Californians.
The contest itself is an opportunity for artists to express their humor and creativity while engaging with a timely and culturally relevant topic.

The Prototype

Handwritten note on the card:

The weather is here.

Wish you were beautiful.

Top left corner:

Is Calzoncillos a good place to live? Not anymore. It’s been Californicated for two years too long. There are skid marks in the once pristine high desert(ed) valley.

On the front:

A flagpole with directional signs:

Lake Tahoe

Port Bruce, Ontario

Queensland

Chur, Switzerland

Men’s white boxers as a flag — Calzoncillos, eNVy at half-mast, white flag of surrender

Setagaya, Japan

Acapulco, Mexico

Chichen Itza

Tagging my favorite artists: H. Mikel Feilen, Rick Post, Christine D Richardson, Raine Lore.

Hi! We’re from Californiya and we’ve got a boat load of money. We also hear Calzoncillios is a dandy place to invade — I mean live. Illustration by H. Mikel Feilen

From where I live you can sometimes see a few of them slimy Californians sliding down the mountain trying to hot-foot it away from unnecessary taxes, regulations, bad traffic, and child support. H. Mikel Feilen

Drawn to Be Funny : An Artwork Contest

The Calzoncillos Post Card

The Prototype

This is a rough draft. I don’t want to change any of the destinations. Ko-fi $$ to any artist who would like to perfect this with a.i. artwork or a cartoon.

Deadline is September 27. I want to have it ready in time for Nevada Day on October 27.

Tagging my favorite artists: H. Mikel Feilen, Rick Post, Christine D Richardson, Raine Lore.

Christine’s eNVy bad ass post card:

A charming, whimsical take from Queen Raine:

A Postcard from the Moon

With phallic symbols

From Patricia Jeanne’s inner child:

Entitled Californian is Late For Challenge

Because we’re a “Giver State”, even if I’m not