To The Rescue by frogdot
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
"We're talking with Congressman Thickbottom. Congressman, what is it you and your associates are doing here?"
"Well, obviously, we're trying to put the fire out by smothering it."
"With hundred dollar bills?"
"Certainly! And if we run out, we're sure The American People will be glad to donate more. Now, as soon as the other members of Congress come in from recess, we should be able to knock this thing down in no time. Wait a minute, looks like the automakers need our help now. Excuse me....Hey fellas, look over there. Looks like the Big Three need us, Bring your shovels!"
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Just a little cartoon about our cartoon Congress. Had this idea a while back, but waited. Then the Automakers came in with their hands out. Figured I better get this done, because next week it might be the airline industry and the week after, who knows.
Clay's fire mat. Made the money mat by using photos of a real bill on 2D squares, then arranging them so they were tessalated and would tile. Rendered and applied to terrains.

Comments (20)
Very cool.
Yes, because obviously, throwing money at a problem without trying to understand its roots has proven (not) to be an effective strategy in the past. Very cool render!
LOL!! Oh I couldn't agree with this more! And especially with the way the economy is now we need something to laugh about. Awesome sense of humor! The money piles are very nicely done. Great job on them. Yes! definitely a very cool image. Or should I say hot, lol.
hehe, it would be funnier if it weren't so ... real! great job
Excellent!
Rofl, send them here, my wallet is burning aswell! Great work, idea and scene, I just love the text!
Brilliant Idea....!! Luv it....;)
rofl.. wonderful comic statement! Now, where do I get in line to be smothered with money? I definitly feel a burn starting from all the foolishness of our government!
An excellent image of the situation we are in!!
Sigh...funny and un-funny all at the same time.. ...
yeah....and I have no health insurance.........
That's freakin' awesome!
Sad but too true. Great editorial piece you have done.
Sometimes, I think you should be a political cartoonist. Wait a minute! You ARE a political cartoonist! I think you've got the current political mess pretty well figured out.
lol great observation, Your developing into a political comentator, well done.
Well done !
This is priceless and should run in every newspaper!
100% agreed with this image -^ Great social commentary and a very creative piece ^^
Very cool social commentary. Great satirical work!
Much as I love this work, and agree with the message in principle, I could also create the image of every retired pensioner world-wide living in poverty. SO whereas I hate the scenario you so well describe here, inaction would be worse! I see a third way... But it makes Guantanamo look like the Hilton. It also makes "The New Deal" look conservative. I can hear zorares already....