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Deadlock Clock: Feb 26th 2020 at 11:59:00 PM
neoYTPism Since: May, 2010
#1: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:12:29 AM

The first impression given by this image is of a son helping his dad out with roof repairs.

The second impression given, on closer look, is a son gripping the edge of a roof. However, even that interpretation gives no indication how far a drop that would be, or what's immediately beneath it, hence Homer may or may not out of context have any reason for alarm. Even if he did, it's better not to look panicked in such situations.

I'm not sure what to suggest for an alternative, but I'd rather it be imageless than have this.

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#2: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:38:22 AM

I think we can do better, but I also think this is a Keep Until Better Image Suggested case at worst; Homer merrily hammering away while Bart is clinging to the gutter is pretty visually indicative to me.

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#3: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:40:50 AM

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#4: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:41:33 AM

Weak keep with Willbyr's reasoning.

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#5: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:43:28 AM

Keep Until Better Image Suggested.

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#6: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:43:55 AM

I'm not fond of Simpsons overuse, but I can keep this as I don't have suggestions (but maybe you have something from Dad, War Jay 77?).

Edited by Piterpicher on Feb 15th 2020 at 8:54:04 PM

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#7: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:47:43 AM

Keep Until Better Image Suggested.

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#8: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:48:06 AM

[up][up] As much as I adore Dad, I don't think there's anything I can visually take from that series to illustrate this. Dad is a Bumbling Dad, but the series is so minimalistic and dialogue-reliant, that I don't have any options to pitch from it.

Edited by WarJay77 on Feb 15th 2020 at 2:51:43 PM

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thecarolinabull01 from North Carolina Since: Jun, 2014
#9: Feb 15th 2020 at 11:52:55 AM

Something like this seems hard to convey in a picture.

I agree that it should probably be kept unless something better can be found.

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#10: Feb 15th 2020 at 12:11:46 PM

Keep Until Better Image Suggested.

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#11: Feb 15th 2020 at 12:40:02 PM

Keep Until Better Image Suggested, I am not too fond of the plethora of Simpsons images either and this isn't the best, but this is not bad enough to pull without replacement. They look related (one is older/bigger = dad, one is smaller/younger = son) are hammering about a house that they presumably both share, and the dad looks oblivious to his son being in danger.

EDIT: Would the just-replaced image on Alcoholic Parent be better here?

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/homer_drunk.jpg

Edited by Synchronicity on Feb 15th 2020 at 2:41:29 PM

rachiebird Since: May, 2014
#12: Feb 15th 2020 at 1:56:15 PM

[up]Honestly, that might work?

The thing that makes the current so weak for me is the fact that Bart doesn't really look all that alarmed either - just a little surprised.

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#13: Feb 15th 2020 at 2:20:25 PM

[up][up] Well, at least it's more indicative of bumbling. But I'd say keep looking.

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#14: Feb 15th 2020 at 2:55:29 PM

[up][up]That doesn't really change much.

Alarmed Bart or not, Homer is being irresponsible.

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rachiebird Since: May, 2014
#15: Feb 15th 2020 at 7:13:45 PM

[up] Yeah. But it adds to the issue that OP already noted. It's hard to tell how much danger Bart is in (and therefore how bumbling Homer is), if Bart also doesn't look worried. Like I said it isn't bad enough to pull outright.

But with the tight crop, Bart's level of concern looks more in line with "I have climbed a ladder to join my father on top of the roof, but my arms are slightly too short to hoist myself up."

Edited by rachiebird on Feb 15th 2020 at 7:16:33 AM

Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#16: Feb 16th 2020 at 4:33:09 AM

This one, perhaps? The fact that Homer is falling over makes him look more "bumbling" to me.

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#17: Feb 16th 2020 at 5:01:57 AM

[up]I can't open that link.

I like 11, BTW.

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#18: Feb 16th 2020 at 9:20:47 AM

Getting drunk is not the same as bumbling; hence the current is better than 11. Keep.

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#19: Feb 16th 2020 at 9:47:45 AM

[up] I agree with that. Weak keep.

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#21: Feb 16th 2020 at 10:21:31 AM

Here's 16 at wiki size and slightly cropped.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rsz_the_simpsons_2_1.png

thecarolinabull01 from North Carolina Since: Jun, 2014
#22: Feb 16th 2020 at 1:45:08 PM

16 is alright. Not great, just alright.

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#23: Feb 16th 2020 at 2:42:44 PM

[up][up] That's stumbling dad. I don't see how that's better than the current.

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#24: Feb 16th 2020 at 2:53:16 PM

Honestly, I don't like 11 for the reasons already posted, and the newer suggestion is a lateral change.

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rachiebird Since: May, 2014
#25: Feb 16th 2020 at 3:07:58 PM

Yeah. It's not like "mind-blowing best image ever". But it's alright, and I like it better than current so [tup].


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