Insanity Streak: Aussie humour alive and well
THE good ol’ Aussie sense of humour has survived the pandemic, political crises and world tensions of the past year, judging by the responses from cartoon-lovers across Australia.
Late last year Dubbo Photo News joined newspapers across the nation to run a “make your own caption” competition for Tony Lopes’ “Insanity Streak” comic strip.
“Insanity Streak” appears here in Dubbo Photo News each week.
“We had over 1200 entries,” Tony told Dubbo Photo News, adding that some of those had come from our neck of the woods.
Since 2000, Tony has won Australia’s peerjudged “Comic Strip Artist Of The Year” 11 times, the latest in 2020.
The winning entry in this year’s captioning competition came from Larry Mccarthy from the NSW Central Coast. Tony also handed out honourable mentions to these funny people from all over:
“Bob, leave those budget papers outside next to the wall and I’ll sign them shortly.” – Rod Harvey, Mooloolaba QLD
“Busy, of course! There are days when I feel all I do is run around in circles chasing my own tail.” – Mike Woodall Sittingbourne, Kent, England
“I would greet you formerly but HR dept sent a memo saying bad boy.”
– Simon Galgey, Mossy Point, NSW
“Why, I do like trees, lampposts and fire hydrants, Mr Wilson.
You’ve obviously done some research.” – Pete Herron, Hampshire, England
“So, while I’m busy with the Bradshaw account, I’ll need you to chase the cat from number 57.” – Simon-paul Miller, Warwickshire, England
“But moving the store to on-line means we give more work to mailmen!” – Russell Starr, Brighton, SA
“I’ve had my eye on your trouser leg for a while now.” – Greg Prior, Sydney, NSW
“It’s lonely at the top Perkins, I need a friend .... A best friend!”
– Ron Kendal, Tyldesle, Manchester, England
“So, you’re the Whistle blower?” – Jack Relunia, Sydney, NSW
“I see from your resume that, you’re a good boy!”
– Jeremey Horne, Sydney, NSW
“Welcome to the firm, Withers. You’ll find I prefer to do my business early in the mornings and late in the evenings.” – James Marshall, Melbourne, VIC
“There’s a rumour going around that you don’t cock your leg to pee.” John Andrews
“The restrooms here don’t have toilet paper Jones... that’s what the rugs are for.” – Gary Watt, Melbourne, VIC
“How many times do I have to tell you? Don’t pat me in front of the staff!” – James Glanvill, Taylors Lakes, VIC
“Can you please stand and turn around. Your face is not familiar to me.” – Ron Gray, Darwin, NT
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