Wrong Hands

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1. on January 12, 2018 at 11:59 am | Reply Anonymous

   John, This is an exeptional cartoon. It says volumes in the shortest amount of time. Congratulations on a piece of pure cartoon genius and intellectual brilliance. Keep it up. Robert

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   • on January 12, 2018 at 2:14 pm | Reply Wrong Hands

     Thanks very much Robert!

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2. on January 12, 2018 at 12:01 pm | Reply Robert Bostick

   John, This cartoon is a piece of genius. It says so much so quickly. Pure brilliance. Have a cup of coffee to celebrate. Best, Robert

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3. on January 15, 2018 at 9:14 am | Reply Sonderedition – Fädenrisse

   […] so mag und der ich den Gefallen mit der Geschichte zu Chanukka nicht tun konnte hat mich auf einen Cartoon von John Atkinson aufmerksam gemacht, ausnahmsweise mit Bild weil WordPress den Link sofort umwandelt. (via […]

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4. on April 13, 2018 at 1:04 am | Reply Maureen

   Great cartoon, John, says it all really. May I use it in an unpaid talk to a bunch of infant feeding people? I’ll happily acknowledge, promote the website.

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   • on April 13, 2018 at 7:40 am | Reply Wrong Hands

     Yes, absolutely. Thanks for asking!

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5. on June 18, 2018 at 10:12 am | Reply psychology_student

   Please may I include a copy of this in my thesis? I will of course credit you and include the copyright.

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   • on June 18, 2018 at 10:14 am | Reply psychology_student

     Because it’s a great cartoon!

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   • on June 18, 2018 at 10:27 am | Reply psychology_student

     Sorry for all the messages, John, I became quite excited when I saw this. In addition to the above, would you mind if I drew a similar cartoon but of a blue whale in my thesis (again fully crediting you inspiration wise)? Many thanks.

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     • on June 18, 2018 at 10:31 am | Reply Wrong Hands

       Hi, thanks for the message. Provided the cartoon is not altered in any manner and (as you said) I am given credit as the artist, you are free to use it in your thesis. John

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6. on August 26, 2018 at 11:09 am | Reply Juliet

   I love this so much. Thank you for making something so difficult so simple. I speak with families affected by addiction. May I use this in my talks? Of course, I will give you credit for your work and will not altar the image in any way.

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   • on August 26, 2018 at 3:05 pm | Reply Wrong Hands

     Hi Juliet. Thanks very much for the message and your kind words about my work. Yes you may use it in your talks under the conditions you outlined. Cheers! John

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7. on September 9, 2018 at 5:23 am | Reply Condensia – Virginiamanda

   […] Wrong Hands […]

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8. on November 11, 2018 at 6:30 am | Reply Noha

   This is a great cartoon. I think it doesn’t only describe addiction. It can be used in any unhealthy attitude or relationship where a participants can’t handle it wrongly. Thumbs up

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   • on November 11, 2018 at 9:07 am | Reply Wrong Hands

     Thanks so much!

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9. on April 1, 2019 at 9:09 am | Reply #ELTChat Summary: To what extent is teaching just about personality? (27/3/19) – Jonjo TESOL

   […] The elephant in the room: https://wronghands1.com/2018/01/12/parts-of-the-elephant-in-the-room/ […]

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10. on November 8, 2019 at 12:14 am | Reply Elephants in the room: seven reasons why project risks are ignored | Eight to Late

    […] (Image courtesy John Atkinson: https://wronghands1.com/2018/01/12/parts-of-the-elephant-in-the-room/) […]

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11. on December 11, 2019 at 12:49 pm | Reply Don’t Miss YOUR Opportunity To Participate In Health PEI’s Consultation Survey | The Aural Report

    […] Source: https://wronghands1.com/2018/01/12/parts-of-the-elephant-in-the-room/ […]

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12. on August 11, 2020 at 3:53 am | Reply Secrets: Elephants in the Room – Thoun Gremlin

    […] Link: https://wronghands1.com/2018/01/12/parts-of-the-elephant-in-the-room/amp/ […]

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13. on September 14, 2020 at 5:55 pm | Reply maryleechinrdmaryleechin

    Hi John. Is it possibleI could use this in the talk I am providing for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference? Title is: Good Nutrition Speak in a Polarized World: May We Have a Courteous Discourse? Perfect illustration for Unconscious bias. Thank you for your consideration.

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    • on September 15, 2020 at 7:15 am | Reply Wrong Hands

      Hi Mary. Please contact me at: wronghands1@gmail.com for questions about usage. Thanks very much.

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14. on December 14, 2020 at 4:45 am | Reply Thara TK

    Hello John

    This is a great cartoon that can get the messaging right for many contexts. Great creation. Can I use this in a one slider article I am publishing in Linkedin? I will give reference and credit.

    Best Regards
    Thara

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15. on February 1, 2021 at 4:33 pm | Reply Word of the Week: 1st February 2021 – Emily Speaks English

    […] room.” This is a big, obvious problem which people are avoiding talking about, because it is difficult or embarrassing. E.g.: “We had a huge argument about him using my car but we haven’t spoken about it […]

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16. on March 22, 2021 at 7:18 pm | Reply helloxmetryx

    Hi John, I love this image and I would love to use it for a linkedin article I’m posting regarding discussions of mental health at work – would you be amenable with credit and link to your site given? I would greatly appreciate it! 🙏 thank you in advance for your consideration – Elena

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17. on June 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm | Reply Elle

    Hi John, what’s the significance of the ‘trunk’ vs the other nouns used?

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    • on June 7, 2021 at 7:15 pm | Reply Wrong Hands

      It’s basically the punch line.

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      • on June 7, 2021 at 7:17 pm | Reply Wrong Hands

        …in that everything else is metaphoric.

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18. on January 3, 2023 at 12:59 pm | Reply Let’s talk about the big Elephant in the Room: Being the “Only One” – Getting in? One Girl's Perspective: Blacks in Art

    […] Image of Elephant in the Room […]

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19. on May 9, 2023 at 3:03 am | Reply Avoidance, Denial, Silence: You Can't Avoid This Elephant - Senior Living Foresight

    […] an old cartoon by John Atkinson called “Parts of the Elephant in the Room.” It labels them as: avoidance, denial, silence, reluctance, diversion, and so […]

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