hey dennis… i lost all emails that were in my basket… i remember you sent me one just before the computer death, but have no idea what the link was. please feel free to resend.
i’m intrigued by ‘making podiums’ idea… must go and look.
stumpy… when have i ever stopped you coming and going as you please.
Comment by Caroline Too — March 15, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
This cartoon is flipping brilliant! It prompted me as well to look at the Naked Pastor’s blog for the first time. Thanks again Jon for brightening up my day
you can send your characters over here any time nakedpastor. there is a short interview for them to go through but it only comprises of one question… ‘are you easy to draw?’ if the answer is ‘yes’, then they have a job.
thanks hayles… hope you liked np’s blog. he says lots of challenging, interesting and honest stuff and i’m a big fan of his cartoons. some of them are very poignant indeed.
That might improve the appearance of some of us though Jon! Actually, I wouldn’t mind looking like the one exiting the frame ‘cos he just looks so relaxed and happy
And that’s just for starters. If he thinks he gets stuck in too many ASBO cartoons profiling god-awful worship music, he’ll have a nervous breakdown when he sees what Naked Pastor will put him through.
And I’m not sure those Canadian cartoons can deal with the political issues that ASBO cartoon characters should be used to by now. :-)
More importantly – how would the B/W cartoons feel about being in color and vice-versa?
I tell you, the clientele / readership over there won’t cut him any slack! Lots of being divided by swords.He might not be able to come back, even if he wanted to. Grass is always greener…
ooh… hmmm… interesting… i think i’d put them at joint number 1. given free will was first on god’s agenda i wouldn’t relegate it… but then it is grace that allows us free will and forgiveness, so maybe grace is number 1.
i guess what i’m getting at is that we’re born with free will. grace and forgiveness are things we need as a result of how we exercise that gift often.
A bit late in the day for a response, but I just had to let you know that I think this one is inspired, Jon – even better than your usual high standard.
Does that include all us asbo-er sthat you have created too?!
Comment by Stumpy — March 15, 2009 @ 6:06 pm
genius jon!
Comment by jody — March 15, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
I feel a little weirded out by that , dunno why.
You should nip over to the cartoon church blog because he is making podiums now.
My wife is over my shoulder saying she gets it!? but I dont. Guess its cos Im not free.
Comment by dennis — March 15, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
Hey Jon you didnt get back to me?
Comment by dennis — March 15, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
“I’ve given up believing that there is a cartoonist” – Priceless
This is one of the coolest strips I’ve read, not only ASBO Jesus.
…oh, and I hope it is OK to use this on wednesday, when I’ll be talking about (among things) free will?
Comment by Mackan Andersson — March 15, 2009 @ 6:52 pm
hey dennis… i lost all emails that were in my basket… i remember you sent me one just before the computer death, but have no idea what the link was. please feel free to resend.
i’m intrigued by ‘making podiums’ idea… must go and look.
stumpy… when have i ever stopped you coming and going as you please.
thank you, jody.
Comment by jonbirch — March 15, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
i’d be honoured if you’d use it mr anderson… i came over all ‘mr smith’ there for a moment.
and thanks for the kind words. 
Comment by jonbirch — March 15, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
what this blog needs are some large animals!
Comment by Caroline Too — March 15, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
This cartoon is flipping brilliant! It prompted me as well to look at the Naked Pastor’s blog for the first time. Thanks again Jon for brightening up my day
Comment by Hayles — March 15, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
ha ha – funny bone’s back I see!! Love it on so many levels.
Comment by Kim — March 15, 2009 @ 9:58 pm
as a fellow-creator, i will humbly receive any of your objectors if you will humbly receive mine!
Comment by nakedpastor — March 15, 2009 @ 10:07 pm
Jon,
Go easy on those nude cartoons. It seems that you are wearing them down. Everybody needs a break.
Comment by Mike — March 15, 2009 @ 10:17 pm
you can send your characters over here any time nakedpastor. there is a short interview for them to go through but it only comprises of one question… ‘are you easy to draw?’ if the answer is ‘yes’, then they have a job.
thanks hayles… hope you liked np’s blog. he says lots of challenging, interesting and honest stuff and i’m a big fan of his cartoons. some of them are very poignant indeed.
cheers kim.
Comment by jonbirch — March 15, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
you are right mike… i will put their wages up.
Comment by jonbirch — March 15, 2009 @ 10:27 pm
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Does that mean you think your God!
Comment by miriworm — March 15, 2009 @ 11:21 pm
can you imagine if i was, miriworm?.. everybody would be walking around with big round heads!
be very thankful i’m just a bloke who does cartoons. 
Comment by jonbirch — March 15, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
That might improve the appearance of some of us though Jon!
Actually, I wouldn’t mind looking like the one exiting the frame ‘cos he just looks so relaxed and happy 
Comment by Pat — March 16, 2009 @ 12:04 am
free will, eh?… the places i’ve ended up over the years due to free will.
Comment by jonbirch — March 16, 2009 @ 12:16 am
bertie basset has a big round head pat… he looks ridiculous! are you saying you’d rather look like bertie basset!?
Comment by jonbirch — March 16, 2009 @ 12:18 am
Jon, this was such a fun cartoon! Thank you!
Comment by anita — March 16, 2009 @ 1:46 am
hey there anita! you’re very welcome.
Comment by jonbirch — March 16, 2009 @ 2:05 am
12, 13 – as a faithful reader of both columns, I would LOVE to see cross cartoon pollination.
Comment by beckyG — March 16, 2009 @ 2:10 am
I don’t think the one that is leaving was particularly good at his job anyway…he just looked the part.
Give him a couple of months and he’ll be here grovelling for his job back, prodigal that he is!
Comment by Carole — March 16, 2009 @ 9:10 am
He has no clue what he’s in for over at Naked Pastor.
Comment by beckyG — March 16, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
You’re right Becky – for a start his nice round head will get squashed into an oval!
Comment by Pat — March 16, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
Birchy The Creator! the campaign starts here! lol!
Comment by Stumpy — March 16, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
And that’s just for starters. If he thinks he gets stuck in too many ASBO cartoons profiling god-awful worship music, he’ll have a nervous breakdown when he sees what Naked Pastor will put him through.
And I’m not sure those Canadian cartoons can deal with the political issues that ASBO cartoon characters should be used to by now.
:-)
More importantly – how would the B/W cartoons feel about being in color and vice-versa?
Comment by beckyG — March 16, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
I tell you, the clientele / readership over there won’t cut him any slack! Lots of being divided by swords.He might not be able to come back, even if he wanted to. Grass is always greener…
Comment by Kim — March 16, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
-Free Will…the 2nd greatest gift one can give his creations.
-Forgiveness for all the terrible decisions made with free will…the greatest gift one can give his creations.
Comment by oneaustin — March 16, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
ooh… hmmm… interesting… i think i’d put them at joint number 1. given free will was first on god’s agenda i wouldn’t relegate it… but then it is grace that allows us free will and forgiveness, so maybe grace is number 1.
i guess what i’m getting at is that we’re born with free will. grace and forgiveness are things we need as a result of how we exercise that gift often.
oh dear, it’s all got complicated.
Comment by jonbirch — March 17, 2009 @ 3:34 am
Jon, I reckon freewill and forgiveness are both sides of the coin of love – which is the greatest gift
Love’s Endeavour, Love’s Expense by W Vanstone is a really good book exploring these themes – well worth a read.
Comment by Pat — March 17, 2009 @ 8:19 am
Hahahahahahahahaha.
A bit late in the day for a response, but I just had to let you know that I think this one is inspired, Jon – even better than your usual high standard.
I love it!!!
Comment by janetp — March 17, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
awww – thanx janetp. hope you’re well.
Comment by jonbirch — March 18, 2009 @ 12:28 am