Comments on: The Argyle Sweater – Scott Hilburn and Gary Larson http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/ Our musings . . . Our emoos Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:48:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kevin http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1176 Kevin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:21:28 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1176 "Artistically," (Hilburn) says, "the only thing I've physically taken from Larson is using lines for eyes. I really admire cartoonists who have mastered using thick and thin strokes. But I'm a bit of sloppy drawer by comparison." BULLSHIT. If I were Larson, I would seriously think about suing this guy. I honestly think Hilburn's strips are really funny at times, but if I were Larson I'd be pissed. Some of Hilburn's strips could have literally come right out of a Far Side book. It's not just a resemblance, some of the drawings are virtual copies. “Artistically,” (Hilburn) says, “the only thing I’ve physically taken from Larson is using lines for eyes. I really admire cartoonists who have mastered using thick and thin strokes. But I’m a bit of sloppy drawer by comparison.”

BULLSHIT. If I were Larson, I would seriously think about suing this guy. I honestly think Hilburn’s strips are really funny at times, but if I were Larson I’d be pissed. Some of Hilburn’s strips could have literally come right out of a Far Side book. It’s not just a resemblance, some of the drawings are virtual copies.

]]> By: Ed http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Ed Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:36:28 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1119 Hey, KathiD, I sort of thought the same thing. But if that was to be the case, I just figured that info would come up somewhere in "Scott's" bio. But then again, if this was an elaborate joke, then it wouldn't. This sort of reminds me of the speculation there was year's ago about Andy Kaufman. A lot of people were convinced his death was a gag and that he was making appearances as an alter ego. Anyways, it would be cool if this was Larson.... Hey, KathiD, I sort of thought the same thing. But if that was to be the case, I just figured that info would come up somewhere in “Scott’s” bio. But then again, if this was an elaborate joke, then it wouldn’t. This sort of reminds me of the speculation there was year’s ago about Andy Kaufman. A lot of people were convinced his death was a gag and that he was making appearances as an alter ego. Anyways, it would be cool if this was Larson….

]]> By: KathiD http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 KathiD Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:51:47 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1118 Oh, come on! This HAS to be Gary Larson, doesn't it? I bought the calendar for my husband for Christmas because I saw it at Costco and assumed it was The Far Side. It wasn't until he opened it and looked at it quizzically that I realized it wasn't. From then until today, when I finally remembered to google "Scott Hilburn," I have been convinced that it was just another joke of Gary Larson's, to do this under another name. I still can't believe it's not. Oh, come on! This HAS to be Gary Larson, doesn’t it? I bought the calendar for my husband for Christmas because I saw it at Costco and assumed it was The Far Side. It wasn’t until he opened it and looked at it quizzically that I realized it wasn’t. From then until today, when I finally remembered to google “Scott Hilburn,” I have been convinced that it was just another joke of Gary Larson’s, to do this under another name. I still can’t believe it’s not.

]]> By: Ed http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Ed Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:55:07 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1117 Yeah, my wife got me the 2010 calendar for the same reason someone stated above, she knows how much I love "The far Side". Ever since I discovered this guy I've been wanting to google him (finally got around to it after nearly a year). I just wanted to see if he'd acknowledge his influence. Well, there's no denying he's really funny. And there's also no denying this his strip is a virtual ripoff. If this was music I guess he'd be a tribute band. I guess I enjoy listening to a band that sounds just like the Beatles nearly as much as listening to the originals. All in all, while I'm surprised someone would so blatantly copy another style in every way, I do enjoy it, and he does have to come up with something every day. Yeah, my wife got me the 2010 calendar for the same reason someone stated above, she knows how much I love “The far Side”. Ever since I discovered this guy I’ve been wanting to google him (finally got around to it after nearly a year). I just wanted to see if he’d acknowledge his influence. Well, there’s no denying he’s really funny. And there’s also no denying this his strip is a virtual ripoff. If this was music I guess he’d be a tribute band. I guess I enjoy listening to a band that sounds just like the Beatles nearly as much as listening to the originals. All in all, while I’m surprised someone would so blatantly copy another style in every way, I do enjoy it, and he does have to come up with something every day.

]]> By: Dalc http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1116 Dalc Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:48:34 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1116 For god sake stop whining. If this guy is Gary Larson then great. If not so what, Scott Hilburn has the same style and a similar sense of humour. I think he is extremely funny, and would prefer to get at least one smile per day than nothing. For god sake stop whining. If this guy is Gary Larson then great. If not so what, Scott Hilburn has the same style and a similar sense of humour. I think he is extremely funny, and would prefer to get at least one smile per day than nothing.

]]> By: Anon http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 Anon Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:01:16 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1109 I just sent an email to the address listed on the Far Side website. I'm not sure if I hope they ARE the same person or not but if they aren't, Mr. Hilburn is an ass. I'll post the response here - if I get one. I just sent an email to the address listed on the Far Side website. I’m not sure if I hope they ARE the same person or not but if they aren’t, Mr. Hilburn is an ass. I’ll post the response here – if I get one.

]]> By: Anonymous http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1102 Anonymous Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:28:38 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1102 I was in a book shop today and picked up the calendar, "The Argyle Calendar",thinking that it was a new collection of Gary Larson cartoons. It was only when I saw the signature I realised it was not him!! That is the reason I'm writing this now, because I hadn't heard of Scott Hilburn and googled him to see if he and Larson were one and the same. I have all the Far Side Galleries and collect Larson panels. I can honestly say that if Hilburn and Larson are not the same person then I'm shocked Larson has not tried legal action to sue for plagiarism! I was in a book shop today and picked up the calendar, “The Argyle Calendar”,thinking that it was a new collection of Gary Larson cartoons. It was only when I saw the signature I realised it was not him!! That is the reason I’m writing this now, because I hadn’t heard of Scott Hilburn and googled him to see if he and Larson were one and the same. I have all the Far Side Galleries and collect Larson panels. I can honestly say that if Hilburn and Larson are not the same person then I’m shocked Larson has not tried legal action to sue for plagiarism!

]]> By: Billy http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1081 Billy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:53 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1081 http://theargylesweater.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-02-06T06%3A10%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=7 The comic on this page is almost the same as Gary Larson's comic of how two men stepped into the comic frame and ruin the funniest cartoon hes ever drawn. If I was Gary Larson I would have talked to this guy a long time ago. http://theargylesweater.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-02-06T06%3A10%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=7

The comic on this page is almost the same as Gary Larson’s comic of how two men stepped into the comic frame and ruin the funniest cartoon hes ever drawn.

If I was Gary Larson I would have talked to this guy a long time ago.

]]> By: Mark http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 Mark Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:15:07 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1057 Well, Scoptt did it again. See October 23, 2009 panel - nearly identical to gary's panel from many years earlier. Gary's panel shows four doctors around a patient whose leg is jumping into the air. The panel reads "Whoa! That was a good one! Try it, Hobbs - just poke his brain right where my finger is." There is no doubt in my mind Scott simply took thi spanel and changed th ereflex gag to a speech gag. Ha ha...not. Well, Scoptt did it again. See October 23, 2009 panel – nearly identical to gary’s panel from many years earlier. Gary’s panel shows four doctors around a patient whose leg is jumping into the air. The panel reads “Whoa! That was a good one! Try it, Hobbs – just poke his brain right where my finger is.” There is no doubt in my mind Scott simply took thi spanel and changed th ereflex gag to a speech gag. Ha ha…not.

]]> By: Quinta Tinta http://theleaningcow.com/2008/04/17/the-argyle-sweater-scott-hilburn-and-gary-larson/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 Quinta Tinta Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:36:39 +0000 http://theleaningcow.com/?p=335#comment-1017 [...] Pero resulta que hace una semanas descubrí el divertidísimo trabajo de Scott Hilburn, que dibuja unas viñetas muy, muy parecidas a las de Gary Larson. La cosa es polémica, porque los fans acérrimos de este último acusan a Hilburn de, directamente, piratear su estilo. También tiene defensores. [...] [...] Pero resulta que hace una semanas descubrí el divertidísimo trabajo de Scott Hilburn, que dibuja unas viñetas muy, muy parecidas a las de Gary Larson. La cosa es polémica, porque los fans acérrimos de este último acusan a Hilburn de, directamente, piratear su estilo. También tiene defensores. [...]

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