Silly Comic Strip Reveals the Truth Behind George Washington's Portraits

A recent comic strip titled "WE'RE OUT OF CORNFLAKES" by WEEDKING has been making waves on Reddit, humorously addressing the historical portrayal of George Washington. The three-panel comic, framed by a white border, cleverly discusses the challenges of documenting the true visage of one of America's greatest figures.

In the first panel, set against a backdrop of a clear sky and mountainous landscape, two characters engage in a conversation. The character on the left, identifiable by his brown hair, brown coat, and beige pants, praises General Washington, calling him "one of if not the greatest American." He suggests that Washington's picture will eventually need to be painted for posterity.

The second panel continues the dialogue, with the character on the right, representing General Washington and depicted with an exaggerated nose, humorously retorting that his face couldn't possibly be documented for history as "no one would believe I did the stuff I did." The left character then proposes a solution: using someone else's face and claiming it as Washington's.

The final panel introduces a new character, a man with white hair, a white sleeveless shirt, and brown pants, working with a wheelbarrow filled with stones. Washington points at this character and asks, "WHAT ABOUT THAT GUY?"

The comic cleverly highlights the lengths to which historical figures might have gone to ensure their legacy. Commenters on Reddit had a field day with the strip, drawing parallels to other instances of historical misrepresentation. One user pointed out how Sam Adams' beer uses a picture of Paul Revere because Adams was deemed too unattractive. Another user admired Charles II for his honest yet unflattering portraits, and yet another humorously speculated on the modern depictions of figures like Santa Claus and Jesus, suggesting that they might be based on European nobles.

The comic’s URL, "wereoutofcornflakes.com," adds a touch of humor to the already witty strip. It's a delightful piece that not only entertains but also prompts reflection on how history is often shaped by the storytellers and artists of the time.