January 12, 2018 8:24 am
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Tags: Comic, English, Funny, Humor, Idioms, Issues, Language, Phrases, Problems, Sayings
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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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By Anonymous on January 12, 2018 at 11:59 am
Thanks very much Robert!
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By Wrong Hands on January 12, 2018 at 2:14 pm
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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By Robert Bostick on January 12, 2018 at 12:01 pm
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By Sonderedition – Fädenrisse on January 15, 2018 at 9:14 am
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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By Maureen on April 13, 2018 at 1:04 am
Yes, absolutely. Thanks for asking!
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By Wrong Hands on April 13, 2018 at 7:40 am
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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By psychology_student on June 18, 2018 at 10:12 am
Because it’s a great cartoon!
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By psychology_student on June 18, 2018 at 10:14 am
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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By psychology_student on June 18, 2018 at 10:27 am
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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By Wrong Hands on June 18, 2018 at 10:31 am
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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By Juliet on August 26, 2018 at 11:09 am
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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By Condensia – Virginiamanda on September 9, 2018 at 5:23 am
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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By Noha on November 11, 2018 at 6:30 am
Thanks so much!
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By Wrong Hands on November 11, 2018 at 9:07 am
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By Secrets: Elephants in the Room – Thoun Gremlin on August 11, 2020 at 3:53 am
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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By maryleechinrdmaryleechin on September 14, 2020 at 5:55 pm
Hi Mary. Please contact me at: wronghands1@gmail.com for questions about usage. Thanks very much.
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By Wrong Hands on September 15, 2020 at 7:15 am
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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By Thara TK on December 14, 2020 at 4:45 am
[…] 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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By Word of the Week: 1st February 2021 – Emily Speaks English on February 1, 2021 at 4:33 pm
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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By helloxmetryx on March 22, 2021 at 7:18 pm
Hi John, what’s the significance of the ‘trunk’ vs the other nouns used?
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By Elle on June 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm
It’s basically the punch line.
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By Wrong Hands on June 7, 2021 at 7:15 pm
…in that everything else is metaphoric.
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By Wrong Hands on June 7, 2021 at 7:17 pm
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By Avoidance, Denial, Silence: You Can't Avoid This Elephant - Senior Living Foresight on May 9, 2023 at 3:03 am
John, my name is David Prattent and I am in charge of Systems & Projects for a Western Australian local government. I am soon running a workshop with key people on our digital roadmap and the issues involved with digital transformation. i am seeking to use your (brilliant) cartoon as part of my presentation. It is a single presentation and copies will not be distributed. I look forward to hearing from you.
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By David Prattent on July 11, 2023 at 3:16 am
Hi David. Provided the artwork is not altered in any manner, you are free to use the cartoon in your presentation.
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By Wrong Hands on July 11, 2023 at 6:48 am
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Hi John, I am preaching at My Church tomorrow evening. I love this image as it fits my topic the elephant in the room perfectly and I could use this to illustrate the difficulties of addressing sin in our lives. is it alright if I use the image?
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By Anonymous on July 12, 2025 at 7:26 pm
Sorry for the late response. Yes, I’m fine with you using the image provided it isn’t altered in any manner.
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By Wrong Hands on July 14, 2025 at 9:09 am
Great cartoon! I would love to use this in a lecture I’m giving on cancer treatment? I would not alter it in any way. Would that be OK? Keep up the great work!
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By ianpaddick on January 15, 2026 at 9:28 am
Hi John, Great cartoon! I would love to use this in a lecture on cancer treatment – would that be OK? I wouldn’t alter the picture in any way. Keep up the great work!
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By ianpaddick on January 15, 2026 at 9:29 am
Yes. As long as it is not altered in any manner and I am given credit as the artist, you are free to use it in your lecture. – John
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By Wrong Hands on January 15, 2026 at 2:55 pm