Feastoon: A holiday challenge

So, I feel like a real schmuck. I was asked to plug the then-upcoming appearance at Jimmy’s of the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” that Shout dutifully covered. I pledged to do it and didn’t.

I was supposed to tell you that it’s “salty”, “racy” but most of all “honest”. I was also supposed to mention it has a rabid following. But I did none of those things, instead I was out of town all last week, then I worked all weekend and ignored my family. Some guy, eh?

I am genuinely impressed by the unique format of the book, though I admit I thought there might be more recipes. I will want to try the recipe for “Deep Fried Fish or Shrimp” (even though the recipe actually calls for “Shirmp”) and maybe some homemade “Basic Tomato Sauce”. I’m sure it’s quite fine, but I will not be attempting “Fried Smelt” or “Marinated Eel”.

Here’s the challenge: Write a cartoon that celebrates the holiday season in the Mahoning Valley. Since I believe constraints are the seeds of creativity, please limit your strip to four frames. If you’re not up to drawing, just describe the scenes and actions in your frames to accompany the dialog.

Post in the comments or e-mail me, if you don’t have a place to post your strip. (tylersclark at gmail dot com) All entries will get voted on Monday, 12/17. Deadline for entry is Saturday (12/15) at midnight. Winner gets a copy of the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” to call their very own.

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