On another wall in Surry Hills, a Very Big Felix (and look at that bizarre small sticker in the bottom right hand corner. What's THAT about???) Some claim that Felix was first by New Jersey cartoonist Otto Messmer. Others say that Felix was the brainchild of Australian cartoonist and film entrepreneur, Pat Sullivan.
Wikipedia says:
"...evidence seems to back up both claims. However, many historians, such as John Canemaker argue that Messmer ghosted for Sullivan. Other historians disagree. What is certain is that the cat emerged from Sullivan's studio. "
I had no idea that Felix had ties to Australia or NJ!
ReplyDeleteI think that sign is a warning that motion sickness can occur when riding in shopping carts. Very strange indeed!
Well, blow me down with a feather! Fancy that. My little Felix has Aussie origins also. LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! That sticker is so bizarre...
ReplyDeletecool shot Sally, the sticker is bizarre but blends well with the rest.
ReplyDeletehave a good day, here is scorching hot, 40C, it's too much, even for me!
c'est une vraie star à Sydney ;o) j'adore les aventures de Felix le chat (par contre, je ne comprends pas très bien le dessin en bas)
ReplyDeletethis is a true star in Sydney o) I love the adventures of Felix the cat (cons, I do not understand very well the drawing below)
wow, looks like he's everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI haven't noticed him in NY, though I'm not a graffiti expert. I like how graphic and zany he looks.
Well, I know we New Jersians would love to take credit for him, but Felix did emerge from your studio.
ReplyDeleteCute mural. :)
This is delightful, bold and colorful. I like the sticker cartoon as well, it made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteI like your strong colour photos, Sally!!
ReplyDeleteWhoever created our beloved Felix, he's here to stay. Strange sticker on the bottom right, what in the world??!!
ReplyDeleteWhoever created our beloved Felix, he's here to stay. Strange sticker on the bottom right, what in the world??!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't really seen that much of Felix anywhere these days, so nice to see a bit of a revival down under. don't know if he will ever be as popular as Betty Boop though.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question regarding kedgeree Sally; it can be spicy as it normally contains curry powder. But you can't really taste it that much when its cooked. It's certainly not like eating a vindaloo!