La Ultimae Parola Famosa / Famous Last Words
I draw a weekly cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica puzzle magazine in Italy. The title translates to “Famous Last Words”. The concept of the cartoon being an ironic statement that is visualised as something that’s essentially the opposite. I’ve been reliably informed that this series (I’m just the latest artist in a long line of previous cartoonists) has gained such fame in Italy that the phrase “Ultimae Parola Famosa” has entered the language as something everyone’s heard of.
"Get ready to take a photo—I’m sure it’s a giant fish this time!"
"It’s a cold but dry climate—you barely feel it!"
"Just a few more meters and we’ll finally be free!"
"No rush, the ship will definitely wait for us before it leaves!"
"That warning sign is over the top! This ice is strong enough to hold a tank!"
"Forget the GPS—I know this road like the back of my hand!"
"This model has power steering, cruise control, assisted braking, automatic transmission... it practically drives itself!"
"Take my advice—buy a used car from a friend. At least you know what you’re getting!"
“I’m not really into tech stuff”
“Don’t worry, there’s enough room for me to pass”:
“I’ll just browse, I couldn’t fit any more books in my house”
“I told you, I’ve turned it off”
“This year, I’m starting a diet!”
“A dive from the highest platform? Hold my beer”
“I’m not very good at poker...”
“When there’s an all-you-can-eat buffet, I try to control myself”
“Bitcoins are a safe investment”
“Re-tuning the TV is a piece of cake!”
“Soccer? Oh no, that’s more my boyfriend’s thing...”
"So I just have to slay a dragon to get your hand in marriage?"
“None of my ex-schoolmates has done much with their lives”
"Don't be silly, the ... ing as monsters under the bed"
"I brought a pump with me"
"It's easy, just chip away the bits you don't want and let the statue reveal itself"
"MUHAHAHA! Millions of years of dominance! We're unstoppable!"
"Come on in, the water is simply wonderful"
"You just press this button and the lead retracts"
"You can use a small bucket to empty water out if any gets in the boat"
"Truing a bike wheel is easy, you just twist the spokes"
"I've not been on a rope swing since I was 7"
"You just use your back foot as a brake!"
"FINISHED! All the complexities of my life's work complete"