Icy's Blunt Pencil: Friday Flash - Situation Vacant

Friday, 18 November 2011

Friday Flash - Situation Vacant

22 comments:

Sulci Collective said...: this is really nicely done. An idle part of my brain wonders whether the red circling is in fact a lipstick ring?

marc nash; 18 November 2011 at 10:24
ellecee said...: I love how the visual aspect makes a great idea even better. I might polish up my resume and see what happens.; 18 November 2011 at 11:26
Anonymous said...: I love it. Perfect.
Adam B @revhappiness; 18 November 2011 at 12:05
Larry Kollar said...: Clever! The format really makes it work!; 18 November 2011 at 12:27
Tony Noland said...: I love this! Not just the text, with all that's left unsaid, but the graphic format is expertly done and ties it all into a work of art.; 18 November 2011 at 14:23
Lacy said...: I agree with all the posts above. Very nicely done.; 18 November 2011 at 14:58
John Wiswell said...: I smiled at the "dastardly plans" bit. That's when it all came together for me. And look, they circled your ad! So applicants should be on the way.; 18 November 2011 at 15:07
Cat Russell said...: Perfect!; 18 November 2011 at 15:47
Craig Smith said...: The life of a henchman. I think I could do it, and then work my way up.

Very clever and nicely done!; 18 November 2011 at 17:00
Anonymous said...: Genius Icy. This would fit perfectly into any number of journals and literary/art periodicals. You are always innovative with your ideas. Not for the first time, I predict great things for you.; 18 November 2011 at 18:36
Anonymous said...: ps. I used your 'robin' photo prompt for my flash this week.; 18 November 2011 at 18:38
Tim VanSant Writes said...: Absolutely brilliant. The format really takes it to another level.; 18 November 2011 at 19:32
Steve Green said...: WOW, sounds like my kinda job (in my dreams)

What-the-hell, I'll send a C.V. off anyway, ya never know, do ya? :); 18 November 2011 at 20:50
Anonymous said...: whoa. I am applying! Sounds fun. :D; 18 November 2011 at 22:52
Raven Corinn Carluk said...: But what supervillain would actually make up their resume? Only henchmen obey orders.; 19 November 2011 at 00:01
Unknown said...: Name: Michael A Tate
Phone number: 1-888-Hnchman

Recent Experience: Jan 2006 to October 2011. 'Sidekick' at Evil Temp Jobs are Us.
- Cleaned up after capers
- Maintained shark pits
- Extensive experience with death rays and lasers
- Plus skills in physics
- Great evil sidekick laugh

Apr 2005 to Jan 2006 Minion for Dr. Doomschminks Inc.
- Served as a meatshield
- Tested shark pits
- Donated lots and lots and lots of blood; 19 November 2011 at 01:19
Icy Sedgwick said...: Marc - No, just red marker.

LynnCee - You never know!

Adam - Thanks.

FAR - Just fancied trying something different.

Tony - One of the benefits of teaching graphics.

Lacy - Thanks!

John - I hope so!!

Cathy - Thanks!

Craig - That's always a good career plan.

Justin - There are plenty more coming with this theme.

Tim - Always good to experiment.

Steve - What's the worst that could happen?

Sonia - Great!

Raven - The supervillain is advertising for henchmen, and it's the henchmen who need to make up a resume. That's why they're supposed to send their emails to an @supervillain.com address.

Michael - Ah, experience with death rays is a definite plus.; 19 November 2011 at 16:02
Anonymous said...: I love the concept and it made me giggle (in a good way) when I read it. Of course, you know this because you were there when I read it. Great work, as always! :D

As for being suitable for the role, aren't I already in your employ as a henchman? You're not firing me, are you? *sadface* Or am I getting a promotion? :P; 19 November 2011 at 16:10
Helen A. Howell said...: Ha haa this was great I'm feeling a bit dastardly today may knock off a resume myself ^__^; 20 November 2011 at 01:28
Anonymous said...: Pure awesome, Icy. :); 20 November 2011 at 17:32
Anonymous said...: Very clever. Love the use of "dastardly plans" - what fun!; 21 November 2011 at 06:55
Joz Varlo said...: Oh, the ad itself is the beginning! How cool and clever! I still want to join!; 28 November 2011 at 00:38

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