Sandy Supposes....

T-Shirt fame

PROMPT: Wildcard Round! If you were a cartoon, how would you market yourself?

          Let me just state that I am a fan of cartoons and animation. I appreciate the storylines, the music, the characters, and the visual effects. Granted my granddaughters afford me an excuse or a cover to attend animated movies, but I've been known to view them alone; sometimes, my family has insisted upon it. I tend to get 'involved', and, well, I do share my enthusiasm loudly; my laughter is unleashed.

         I myself have indulged my cartoon appreciation with associated t-shirts. While visiting Florida recently, I couldn't resist a Minion, a Dr. Seuss, and not one, but two Disney t-shirts. If I were a cartoon, this is how I'd promote myself; t-shirts. Who doesn't own one ? They are fun and comfortable clothing. Since I've never been an athlete of any skill or sport, I like the idea of hitching a ride on the shoulders of a dedicated runner, or gymnast, or weight-lifter, or cyclist, or hurdler. I'd be strong, graceful, and proud. On the backs of children, I'd be free to soar with my imagination, and explore. I might just appear at a few casual Fridays at offices all over the world.

         My image would have to be a fun, positive one. I'm not promoting drugs or violence. I'm encouraging smiles and shared experiences.

         I wouldn't mind appearing as a character in a series of children's books. I believe reading is both an important educational tool and a form of entertainment. It would be wonderful to entice and encourage reading.

         I'm not so keen to be plastered on lunch boxes and thermos mugs. I can't fathom carrying wrappers, crumbs, crusts, and the debris of stale meals. Lunch boxes are battered; dropped, thrown, kicked... I don't fancy myself as a bumper sticker, either. The extremes of weather, the exhaust fumes, and the fender benders do not appeal to me.

         Since I admire the Pixar Studio, I'd prefer to be a cartoon nurtured by them. I'd be in exemplary company.