"Little Nemo in Slumberland" dated September 04, 1910:
Transcript of Tweets by @LittleNemo1905 (FEBRUARY 20, 2021):
Panels 1 & 2 continue the stereotypical and caricatured depiction of Native Americans, but this time amp it up with the use of a contentious R-word, as well. - 1/10
Now, I recognize that the term is hotly debated amongst certain groups of people and that it can be a contentious debate. If interested, this article does a good job with outlining some terminological history: - 2/10
Now, I am firmly within the camp of individuals who considers the term a pejorative. Coupled with the depiction and you have a very unfortunate start to this strip. - 3/10
This is, ultimately, quite frustrating because this trip to Yellowstone National Park is actually quite fun. - 4/10
What's more, is that it literally *kicks off* our Sightseeing Series… not a great foot to start on in my opinion. - 5/10
While the gag of this strip functions well enough on it's own (airship lands on a geyser that immediately erupts), it is enhanced by the knowledge that YNP is renowned for it's geothermal features. - 6/10
If you're unfamiliar with Yellowstone, you can find some information here: - 7/10
Of interest to us is that YNP is actually the home of (arguably) the world's most famous geyser: Old Faithful. This geyser, that erupts approx. once every 90 minutes, could even be the one the airship lands on! - 8/10
Ultimately, while this strip is marred (in my opinion) by the unfortunate racial depiction of America's Indigenous people, the end does an adequate job of setting up the Sightseeing Series. There are better strips to come! - 9/10
This is my reading of "Little Nemo in Slumberland" #256. What's yours? - 10/10
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