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Down memory lane with ME cartoons

Discussion in 'General ME/CFS news' started by ballard, Jul 14, 2020.

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  1. ballard

    ballard Established Member

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    I've had ME for 25 years. For the last 5 years, I'v been drawing cartoons about the people, issues and events associated with ME. I just finished my 18th cartoon.

    Some of the cartoons have appeared from time to time on this website. If you would like to see all of the cartoons, they are collected together on my website beginning with a graphic about Whitney Dafoe whose story moved me to start drawing.

    Here is my latest cartoon. I hope you enjoy it. - Sally Jones
    What_Took_You_So_Long.jpg
     
    ballard, Jul 14, 2020
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    ME/CFS Skeptic Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    This is great. Thanks for making these! The cartoons depict recent ME/CFS history, such as the debunking of the PACE trial, NIH underfunding and now COVID-19. As others have noted COVID-19 could lead to a historic turning point in ME/CFS history and the way the illness is viewed.
     
    ME/CFS Skeptic, Jul 14, 2020
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    Thank you for this terrific set of cartoons!
     
    Louie41, Jul 14, 2020
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  4. ballard

    ballard Established Member

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    Really glad you like them. Thanks.
     
    ballard, Jul 15, 2020
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  5. Midnattsol

    Midnattsol Moderator Staff Member

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    Thank you for a good laugh :laugh:
     
    Midnattsol, Jul 15, 2020
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  6. ballard

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    A a couple of people have asked me if they can use the cartoons on other sites to promote ME awareness. Yes. Of course!
     
    ballard, Jul 15, 2020
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    Milo Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    @ballard thank you so much for continuing this excellent work of yours, i had been used in social media with great interest. In regards to the latest one as posted on the first post, it would be great to add a historical explanation of ‘what took you so long’- For those not familiar with the ME history.
     
    Milo, Jul 16, 2020
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    wingate Established Member (Voting Rights)

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    The content and drawing is so well-done! Funny, accurate, sad all at once. I remember seeing the bear comic at Naviaux's presentation!

    Thanks for sharing.
     
    wingate, Jul 16, 2020
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    Tilly Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Whoop whoop and thanks for letting share your fantastic work now Tweeting :) lots :party:
     
    Tilly, Jul 16, 2020
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  10. ballard

    ballard Established Member

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    I remember seeing the bear comic at Naviaux's presentation!

    I was really honored that he used the cartoon! Wish I could have been there.
     
    ballard, Jul 16, 2020
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