I have a thing for typewriters. Part of that is because I am, technically, professionally, a writer. But also, let's be serious here: they're soooo cool. I have a mint-green Hermes, a "I support you trying to write a novel" present from Dave. And it's wonderful. If I had the technical know-how, I would totally try to rig up one of those typewriter-laptop hybrids. Sadly, I have to get my typewriter jollies from vintage novelty cartoons...LIKE SO.
Dave's first-view reaction: She looks like Betty Boop.*
*Don't they all?
So much love--earring, pretty flower, arched eyebrow
No wonder Don Draper is always going on about the steno pool
No wonder Don Draper is always going on about the steno pool
But how did she get the heart on the page? 1950s wingdings?
I like the dress, but I wish she had worn something a little more business professional
Goes without saying
ditto
We have our first rhyme of the season!
BONUS VIDEO!
While I was drawing the typewriter girl, I made a little video and super-speeded it up thanks to the magic of Windows Movie Maker. It was fun! Nala the dog makes a cameo appearance and walks into the camera at one point. Oh, and there's a very weird jump towards the end, because I didn't know that Movie Maker stops recording after an hour, so you miss the few scintillating moments when I draw the heart and start working on the text. Enjoy!
music: Cab Calloway, Bugle Call Rag
BONUS VIDEO!
While I was drawing the typewriter girl, I made a little video and super-speeded it up thanks to the magic of Windows Movie Maker. It was fun! Nala the dog makes a cameo appearance and walks into the camera at one point. Oh, and there's a very weird jump towards the end, because I didn't know that Movie Maker stops recording after an hour, so you miss the few scintillating moments when I draw the heart and start working on the text. Enjoy!
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