Title: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 08:12:26 AM
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 08:12:26 AM
In my line of work, you rarely get the opportunity to do any kind of articles about comics. But in the last few months, thanks mainly to the arrival in town of the Judge Dredd exhibition, I've been able to do loads.
Anyway, since the exhibition left town, I thought all scope for doing articles about Dredd had vanished.
So imagine my surprise when I opened the mail to discover the following photo:
(image courtesy of the Harrogate Advertiser)
Turns out the kids at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge had created this massive poster of Dredd for the main stairway of their school so everyone moves in an orderly fashion. Although you can't see it in the photo, there's a big speech bubble saying "Keep to the left, creeps!".
Just thought I'd bring this excellent example of practical Dredd art to you all - let's hear a round of applause for the kids!
(personally, looks like a Greg Staples Dredd from Babes in Arms methinks)
Anyway, since the exhibition left town, I thought all scope for doing articles about Dredd had vanished.
So imagine my surprise when I opened the mail to discover the following photo:
(image courtesy of the Harrogate Advertiser)
Turns out the kids at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge had created this massive poster of Dredd for the main stairway of their school so everyone moves in an orderly fashion. Although you can't see it in the photo, there's a big speech bubble saying "Keep to the left, creeps!".
Just thought I'd bring this excellent example of practical Dredd art to you all - let's hear a round of applause for the kids!
(personally, looks like a Greg Staples Dredd from Babes in Arms methinks)
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!...
Post by: Devons Daddy on 20 December, 2003, 11:40:26 AM
Post by: Devons Daddy on 20 December, 2003, 11:40:26 AM
superb.
who painted it then? must be some Scrott on the staff surely.perhaps the head master?
great pic though. and some decent art work to boot.
who painted it then? must be some Scrott on the staff surely.perhaps the head master?
great pic though. and some decent art work to boot.
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!......
Post by: Woolly on 20 December, 2003, 02:06:30 PM
Post by: Woolly on 20 December, 2003, 02:06:30 PM
That is absolute quality!
And to think that when i was at school, i used to get told off for drawing Dredd all the time!
Typical!
And to think that when i was at school, i used to get told off for drawing Dredd all the time!
Typical!
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 20 December, 2003, 04:14:03 PM
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 20 December, 2003, 04:14:03 PM
Mr Tharg, headmaster of the galaxies greatest primary school has this to say -
Harumph! Getting the Dredd boy to keep order was my idea first! Whilst I'm glad to see the thrill-powered influence of my mighty mind spreading across the educational system it should be pointed out that Joe Dredd Junior has been a prefect for many years at my school.
In fact, people are beginning to speculate as to whether he will one day get too old for primary school and be replaced by his younger brother. Nonsense say I. Stubble is no reason to stop wearing short trousers.
Of course, this isn't the first time my ideas have been used in other schools. Otto Sump has been providing school dinners for years!"
Mr XBrunt says - that's pretty cool.
Harumph! Getting the Dredd boy to keep order was my idea first! Whilst I'm glad to see the thrill-powered influence of my mighty mind spreading across the educational system it should be pointed out that Joe Dredd Junior has been a prefect for many years at my school.
In fact, people are beginning to speculate as to whether he will one day get too old for primary school and be replaced by his younger brother. Nonsense say I. Stubble is no reason to stop wearing short trousers.
Of course, this isn't the first time my ideas have been used in other schools. Otto Sump has been providing school dinners for years!"
Mr XBrunt says - that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: Bolt-01 on 20 December, 2003, 04:50:27 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 20 December, 2003, 04:50:27 PM
I managed to get a 1/2 scale Slaine into my 'O' level portfolio!
Copied from Mr Fabry, and the detail was dizzying to copy.
Bolt-01.
Copied from Mr Fabry, and the detail was dizzying to copy.
Bolt-01.
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: Richmond Clements on 20 December, 2003, 05:01:48 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 20 December, 2003, 05:01:48 PM
That's brilliant!!
I hope that Tharg doesn't go all Disney corp. and sue the school...
I hope that Tharg doesn't go all Disney corp. and sue the school...
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 05:43:52 PM
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 05:43:52 PM
Well the school isn't deriving financial gain from the thing and it was part of the kids' art project.
I'm sure he agrees with us that it's a great advert for Mr Dredd!
The kids who painted it are the ones lined up in front of it. What's the accolade for services to toothdom?
I'm sure he agrees with us that it's a great advert for Mr Dredd!
The kids who painted it are the ones lined up in front of it. What's the accolade for services to toothdom?
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: W. R. Logan on 20 December, 2003, 07:00:37 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 20 December, 2003, 07:00:37 PM
A BETELGEUSIAN PHRASEBOOK
Borag Thungg - Galactic Greetings
Deca Thargo - Earthlet who has read 2000AD since prog 1
Florix Grabundae - Many Thanks
Ghafflebette - Out of this World
Grexnix - Idiot or un-zarjaz person!
Klfixam - Keeper of the Law
Krill Tro Thargo - Honoured by Tharg (special award to Earthlets who have helped advance the cause of Thrill-Power)
Nazotimer - A Giver of Knowledge (teacher)
Nonscrot - Person who does not read 2000AD or prefers other comics
Quaequam Blag! - Bloody Hell!
Scrotnig - Thrill-Powered
Seto Thargo - Earthlet with a complete collection of 2000AD progs
Splundig vur Thrigg - Farewell
Squaxx dek Thargo - Friend of Tharg (every regular reader of 2000AD)
Stanglic Crott - A creator of a species. (No direct equivalent on Earth, but Parent is nearest to the meaning)
Thrashoruns - Best Wishes
Throgloopnarg quae quam quallust stralk ? My cripes, I'm annoyed (printable translation)
Vinglop Hudsock - Great Enjoyment
Zarjaz - Fantastic
La Placa Rifa, -
W. R. Logan.
Borag Thungg - Galactic Greetings
Deca Thargo - Earthlet who has read 2000AD since prog 1
Florix Grabundae - Many Thanks
Ghafflebette - Out of this World
Grexnix - Idiot or un-zarjaz person!
Klfixam - Keeper of the Law
Krill Tro Thargo - Honoured by Tharg (special award to Earthlets who have helped advance the cause of Thrill-Power)
Nazotimer - A Giver of Knowledge (teacher)
Nonscrot - Person who does not read 2000AD or prefers other comics
Quaequam Blag! - Bloody Hell!
Scrotnig - Thrill-Powered
Seto Thargo - Earthlet with a complete collection of 2000AD progs
Splundig vur Thrigg - Farewell
Squaxx dek Thargo - Friend of Tharg (every regular reader of 2000AD)
Stanglic Crott - A creator of a species. (No direct equivalent on Earth, but Parent is nearest to the meaning)
Thrashoruns - Best Wishes
Throgloopnarg quae quam quallust stralk ? My cripes, I'm annoyed (printable translation)
Vinglop Hudsock - Great Enjoyment
Zarjaz - Fantastic
La Placa Rifa, -
W. R. Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: paulvonscott on 20 December, 2003, 07:02:43 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 20 December, 2003, 07:02:43 PM
I think they've done a great job and it's a smashing idea. Well done those juves.
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 07:05:56 PM
Post by: longmanshort on 20 December, 2003, 07:05:56 PM
Then to be honest I think they all deserve to be lauded as Krill Tro Thargo
Title: Re: Dredd comes to Nidderdale!.......
Post by: Smiley on 21 December, 2003, 03:32:36 AM
Post by: Smiley on 21 December, 2003, 03:32:36 AM
Brings a tear to the eye.