David Gerstein
@biryanifan.bsky.social
Writer, film researcher, foodie and basic deviant. Chronicling Disney history with TASCHEN; comics editor/writer with Fantagraphics, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and others—maybe you!
"No, but I'll make do."
November 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"No, but I'll make do."
They weren't quite as big in the early days, so it was possible to schlep parts of the thing around. No idea how many succeeded in doing so.
(What if the reward was the now-decimated balloon itself?)
(What if the reward was the now-decimated balloon itself?)
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
They weren't quite as big in the early days, so it was possible to schlep parts of the thing around. No idea how many succeeded in doing so.
(What if the reward was the now-decimated balloon itself?)
(What if the reward was the now-decimated balloon itself?)
Last time I boycotted, I found this in my bed—I can't win.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Last time I boycotted, I found this in my bed—I can't win.
🎵 My manly cyberwheels 🎵
(—GURGLE!)
(—GURGLE!)
November 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
🎵 My manly cyberwheels 🎵
(—GURGLE!)
(—GURGLE!)
Now it can be told: when editing Fantagraphics' One Saturday Morning comics anthology in 2022, I tried to include some rare Pepper Ann one-page gags created for the foreign market—but *this* epic Australian-only one slipped past me.
(Sorry, P.A. At 48, I was no longer cool enough for 7th grade.)
(Sorry, P.A. At 48, I was no longer cool enough for 7th grade.)
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Now it can be told: when editing Fantagraphics' One Saturday Morning comics anthology in 2022, I tried to include some rare Pepper Ann one-page gags created for the foreign market—but *this* epic Australian-only one slipped past me.
(Sorry, P.A. At 48, I was no longer cool enough for 7th grade.)
(Sorry, P.A. At 48, I was no longer cool enough for 7th grade.)
When editing Fantagraphics' One Saturday Morning comics anthology in 2022, I wanted to include Pepper Ann one-pagers created for the foreign market—but since the master list was missing, THIS epic Australian one slipped past me.
I did, however, spend a page on a weak one about cleaning her room. 😓
I did, however, spend a page on a weak one about cleaning her room. 😓
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
When editing Fantagraphics' One Saturday Morning comics anthology in 2022, I wanted to include Pepper Ann one-pagers created for the foreign market—but since the master list was missing, THIS epic Australian one slipped past me.
I did, however, spend a page on a weak one about cleaning her room. 😓
I did, however, spend a page on a weak one about cleaning her room. 😓
Willie Whopper originated via MGM and/or Powers insisting that frogs were not popular, and for increased popularity, Flip needed to stop being one.
Iwerks got as far as this model sheet—itself a refined version of Flip's human disguise in FUNNY FACE—and then the decision was made to rename him, too.
Iwerks got as far as this model sheet—itself a refined version of Flip's human disguise in FUNNY FACE—and then the decision was made to rename him, too.
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Willie Whopper originated via MGM and/or Powers insisting that frogs were not popular, and for increased popularity, Flip needed to stop being one.
Iwerks got as far as this model sheet—itself a refined version of Flip's human disguise in FUNNY FACE—and then the decision was made to rename him, too.
Iwerks got as far as this model sheet—itself a refined version of Flip's human disguise in FUNNY FACE—and then the decision was made to rename him, too.
Lars Jensen, William Van Horn and I were kind of proud of how our Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 70th anniversary issue went back in 2010... (images 1 through 3: original 1940 #1; anniversary front, with Donald displaced; anniversary back, with Donald restored and giving us the torrid backstory)
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Lars Jensen, William Van Horn and I were kind of proud of how our Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 70th anniversary issue went back in 2010... (images 1 through 3: original 1940 #1; anniversary front, with Donald displaced; anniversary back, with Donald restored and giving us the torrid backstory)
Just shave those sh*ts and Bob’s your uncle
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Just shave those sh*ts and Bob’s your uncle
I can’t look at the cover they chose for the book collection and not be reminded of Max Bialystock: “We can make more money with a flop than with a hit.”
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I can’t look at the cover they chose for the book collection and not be reminded of Max Bialystock: “We can make more money with a flop than with a hit.”
Sonic Meats was RIGHT THERE
also this dish is one of my favorite foods in northwest Germany (because of course it is) but I wouldn’t trust it to be SAFE anywhere ELSE—even other parts of Germany, because reasons
also this dish is one of my favorite foods in northwest Germany (because of course it is) but I wouldn’t trust it to be SAFE anywhere ELSE—even other parts of Germany, because reasons
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Sonic Meats was RIGHT THERE
also this dish is one of my favorite foods in northwest Germany (because of course it is) but I wouldn’t trust it to be SAFE anywhere ELSE—even other parts of Germany, because reasons
also this dish is one of my favorite foods in northwest Germany (because of course it is) but I wouldn’t trust it to be SAFE anywhere ELSE—even other parts of Germany, because reasons
Which—incredibly—we reprinted only ten years ago!
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Which—incredibly—we reprinted only ten years ago!
also the wawa gobbler is actually a turkey sandwich with stuffing and cranberries, but I know where your mind goes
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
also the wawa gobbler is actually a turkey sandwich with stuffing and cranberries, but I know where your mind goes
Careful—that way lies danger!
October 28, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Careful—that way lies danger!
What’s it like inside your head?
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What’s it like inside your head?
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
Gotta cook ‘em all
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Gotta cook ‘em all
My inner Shaggy always suggests THIS kind of deli bird (…my inner Velma adds that you don’t have to listen)
October 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My inner Shaggy always suggests THIS kind of deli bird (…my inner Velma adds that you don’t have to listen)
Who robbed the Louvre? Correct answers only
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Who robbed the Louvre? Correct answers only
Daphne and Velma can't hear you. (Actual held shot from this paragon of TV excellence.)
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Daphne and Velma can't hear you. (Actual held shot from this paragon of TV excellence.)
*looks at timeline*
...er, could be worse!
...er, could be worse!
October 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
*looks at timeline*
...er, could be worse!
...er, could be worse!