The Tyranny of the Subconscious
  • Oliver
    October 21, 2010

    Ever thought about illustrating textbooks on psychology? ‘Cause this is swell! Arrrrr!

  • Denise
    October 21, 2010

    I like how the source/direction of the light changes.

  • idkrash
    October 21, 2010

    I think I will have sardines for lunch.

  • MrJM
    October 21, 2010

    The use of light and shadows is perfect.

    — MrJM

  • PANAMA
    October 21, 2010

    Woah! I have no clue what is going on…

  • Ben
    October 21, 2010

    It’s true, Girl is a winner.

  • MaggieL
    October 21, 2010

    Panama, I’m almost as lost as you. But I think the crusty old sailor is Boy’s subconcious…the light-filled aperture the doorway to his concious. He shouts out what Boy is supposed to think, and Boy looks stunned by his own hostile reaction. I guess Girl’s lollypop is evidence of her “winner” status.

  • MaggieL
    October 21, 2010

    By the way, while hardtack was long known as a maritime ration, especially on board ships too small to carry a cook and galley, pemmican’s usual use was on land, especially in the arctic. Hardtack is still sold for use as survival food by Alaskan bush pilots.

  • idkrash
    October 22, 2010

    bush pilots

  • Aaron A.
    October 22, 2010

    Yes, Bush pilots, so called because they fly out into the wilderness, or “bush” Alaska. They may also live out there, but many live in larger towns and fly passengers out there as a business. As MaggieL says, modern hard tack, or “pilot bread” as it’s known locally, is still available in Alaskan groceries, and quite popular in rural areas where modern food storage (along with running water and electricity) is unreliable or unavailable.

  • mjh
    October 22, 2010

    @ MaggieL: “But I think the crusty old sailor is Boy’s subconcious…”

    I think he is supposed to be the captain of boy’s soul.

  • PANAMA
    October 29, 2010

    Wait, since when was Girl a winner?

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