Joseph J Zaia, FPSA, PPSA, ASIIPC, FMC
July 2024 - Saving My Space
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About the Image(s)
In my search to look for an image to share with you, I found this image of a fellow saving space for the Disney parade and at the same time taking a little rest. I found it very humorous at the time and I still do. I hope you do too… Just some basic processing and a little vignetting.
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8 comments posted
I understand why you find this image amusing. I've never seen anything like this before! I'd be laughing as well if I had been there. In my opinion, however, the humor doesn't work unless you have the context that you provided. Otherwise, you'd think someone just collapsed, which wouldn't be too funny. Posted: 07/02/2024 00:34:48
Yes this is humorous. But as Mike said, you don't get it unless there is an explanation. I bet the onlookers thought he was crazy! :)
Posted: 07/05/2024 15:15:35
Posted: 07/05/2024 15:15:35
Dear Friends, I apologize for the lack of participation lately on my part. Due to making a couple wrong decisions at the wrong time, I managed to complicate my life instead of simplifying it and it is hard for me to concentrate on fun things. I hope you understand. I will try to do better.
Yes, I though this image was very unusual and needed to be shared. Posted: 07/18/2024 15:31:38
Yes, I though this image was very unusual and needed to be shared. Posted: 07/18/2024 15:31:38
I love the nonchalant look of the crowd. Posted: 07/18/2024 16:49:17
I guess the 1/2 people on the top help to understand it's a parade or something. I was wondering what it would look like if they were blacked out. Perhaps the image would not be as understandable? It is a fun subject though. Posted: 07/19/2024 21:50:10
I suppose this image does work because of its ambiguity -- the "X man" could be passed out drunk or on drugs, or as you state, saving a space for the parade. This would be similar to a movie or TV series that left the ending hanging, such as the Sopranos or Breaking Bad. So maybe trying to interpret the meaning is part of the fun. Let's just say 'open to interpretation.' A video of this scene would probably score views on YouTube. Posted: 07/23/2024 14:17:16
"X Man" is a good title. I like the way you analyze pictures. Posted: 07/24/2024 00:01:42
Thanks for the nice words, Joe. Posted: 07/28/2024 22:13:11