>Tim wrote:
>
>> There is actually, an equivalent Anglophile version of "Rube Goldberg" :
>> "Heath Robinson". Similar complex contraptions for simple ideas.
>
>Anyone like to suggest the Oz equivalent ?
>
>...Wayne
Shame on you sir - William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was an immensely
talented illustrator rather than a mere cartoonist. His intention was
direct social satire, not mere amusement. He dealt in whimsical
incompetence - Goldberg is simplistic by comparison.
Try these, although they are awfully English, donchya know? -
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/archer/robinson.html
http://www.a.ghinn.btinternet.co.uk/heath.htm
(almost indeciperable listing - pick at random)
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/archer/poepoemsrow1col1_nn4.html
and a personal favorite, having eaten in British Rail buffets (they just
put them in plastic sachets now - nothig else has changed.
http://www.a.ghinn.btinternet.co.uk/heath3.htm
Andrew
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