Saturday, May 09, 2009

How about that flu.

Swine fly they called it, why not pig flu?
After all, people use the word "swine" more to describe someone's character flaw rather than to refer to the animal itself.
In my opinion, media went for it, so people would not instantly become pork produce haters.
And "swine" sounds ugly, fit for a germ causing pandemic. Media pandemic that is.
I remember reading somewhere that more people died from lighting strikes in one year than from both bird flu and swine flu combined.
But it sure makes billions for people selling hygiene products, flu vaccines and snake oil.
And freaked out people burning their money on these sure boost the economy.
So it is all good.
But fuck it, who cares.
On the other front, I am still tired as a dog, and in an artistic slump to boot.
Trying to draw something nice has become a chore.
I blame it to the large amounts of dead braincells finally reaching a critical mass after 15 years of sleep deprivation.
I can finally enjoy starring at one spot for 15 minutes and drooling with joy.
And here's some art.
Not much and not very good.
Let's all hope it gets better.

Cheers to you all,

Milenko




5 comments:

lach said...

Bahh! thats not a slump.
At least your slump hasn't lasted near 40 years like mine.
..and at least your slump has a glimmer of hope.

Vincenzo said...

A slump you say...you're always slappin' one out of the park my friend!!

Great to see new stuff from you!!!

Cheers

Rustam F. Hasanov said...

Wow! I really love your work. Your character sketches and paintings are so BADASS!!! Now I'm especially honored by your comment on my blog now.

Pete Mullins said...

I wish I fell into a few more 'slumps' like yours Milenko...for the sleep I can highly recommend a glass of tawney port before retiring.

Oscar said...

In spain it is called Pig flu, and of course, the porkers are complaining about it! Have I ever told you that I love your work? Oh, so many times, eh? The last drawing is obsessing me! Greetings from spain.