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21st Birthday Gift With The Funniest Story Ever!

Posted on: Thursday 12th April, 2007

I recently produced a caricature for a customer on the central coast of Queensland. It is to be a gift for his nephew who is turning 21.

When I produce caricatures, I normally ask customers if they have a funny anecdote that could be included in the final artwork.

John (not his real name) mentioned that his nephew is studying Geology at university and works at a mine in outback Queensland handling explosives.

On one occasion he was by himself at Brisbane Airport ready to catch a flight back to the mine when an announcement was broadcast throughout the Airport terminal:

“Can all unaccompanied minors please report to reception?”

You guessed it, he went to the counter.

When asked why he was there he said he was an unaccompanied miner - much to the delight of the airport staff.

My comment to his uncle was, “and this guy handles explosives?

Of course I had to include it in the final gift caricature. I will post a copy of it on my blog in a couple of weeks as he is still to receive it.

Till next week.

Regards

Spratti
April 17 2007