Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Gname That Gnome #2

Today's gnome (guh-no-may) is a lazy gnome with a luxuriant beard.


Gname That Gnome!

Yesterday's winner was Alysa, with "Gary." My kids, 10 and 6 are once again acting as judges. The name Gary is now out of play (otherwise ALL of these gnomes would be Garys.) Great work everybody! Honorable Mention for detail goes to Chris for "Favorite food is chives."

I mentioned last week that I was under a heavy deadline. That is still the case. I had to send out the email of shame. That's the one where I have to ask the publisher for an extra week. This is a stunt I've ONLY ever pulled with graphic novels (because there is NEVER enough time on a graphic novel--I'm ashamed to say I haven't gotten one in on time yet. Next one, for sure!) Anyway, I'm scrambling to get this one wrapped up by the end of this week (then I go straight into the next one, due in September!) Publishers, if you happen to be reading this, the gnomes aren't digging into any graphic novel time--they make a nice, twenty minute break from the unending grind of panels.
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20 comments:

  1. jwJuly 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    "Nathan."

    I dunno, he just looks like a Nathan to me. Every Nathan I know is lazy, hirsute, and luxuriant.

    (You should have seen this coming when you mention sending THE EMAIL OF SHAME and then post a lazy gnome.)

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  2. NathanJuly 13, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Haha very funny. I WISH I could grow a beard like that...

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  3. QJuly 13, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Fritz, after one of the 2011 winners of the World Beard and Moustache Championships.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Gottfried. His favorite food is pickles.

    By the way, from Wikipedia: Nathan Hale was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

    I think there are a few things you're not telling us...

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  5. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Grumblio Gardensi is the gnome hairdresser, who tries all the hair care products on himself before selling them to the public, resulting in a fantastic beard. His favorite food is chilies, as noted by his jalapeño-shaped hat.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Larry or Moe.

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  7. Gretchen AliceJuly 13, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Lionel!

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  8. Clint C.July 13, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    All I can think is Gary!
    But we will try.
    Cole: Mr. Snoozyhead
    Jack: Mr. Feinty--I know why he feinted. He drank too much Fanta!
    Sarah: Ollie the Limphat

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  9. Heather HoytJuly 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Joshua.

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  10. HeleneJuly 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Lawrence the Luxuriously-Bearded. He likes lava and lampshades and laughter and labradoodles and... pie.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Hmmm... Johann or Friedrich.

    - Katharine Elisabeth

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  12. buttercupJuly 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Kielle and Ryan: Freddie
    Nathan: Blackbeard
    Ada: Figgerstone
    Tessa: Larry
    Robyn: Curly

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  13. ChrisJuly 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I like "Lionel" from Gretchen, but...

    Ruddlef
    Seen here watching a flock of migrating dandelion seeds, Ruddlef is often found with his gaze skyward.
    Many gnomes envy his luxuriant beard, but his prize possession is actually his sturdy belt, from which he can hang all sorts of useful items such as oddly shaped pebbles or gently-used floss.

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  14. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'm going with Steve

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  15. ChiquitaJuly 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Herbert.
    Who loves sherbet,
    In the sunshine.
    And taking naps.
    :)

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  16. Kate HigginsJuly 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Curly Catgnap. His hobby is watching cobwebs form.

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  17. Anika S.July 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Garlbritt of the luxurious curls.

    He is dreaming of winning the Quiditch world cup, which is part 248 of his never ending dream of being a wizard and meeting Harry Potter. He tried a spell once, but instead of giving him more hair on top, it made his beard super curly and now he can only burp if he stands on one foot--pity, really.

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  18. the mighty guinJuly 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Gregori - the color of his tunic makes me think of peas, which in turn makes me think of Gregor Mendel.

    Yep, Gregori.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Just FYI all the anonymous comments so far are by me (don't have an account, etc.)

    - Katharine Elisabeth

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  20. AredhelJuly 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Julian

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