Janet D. Stemwedel (whose nom de blog is Dr. Free-Ride) is an associate professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. Before becoming a philosopher, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Email her at dr.freeride@gmail.com.
The younger Free-Ride offspring's admiration for and appreciation of the work of Jonathan Coulton continues unabated.
In fact, JoCo songs have become the subject of painstaking drawings that the younger Free-Ride hopes Mr. Coulton might encounter while Googling himself (as one does).
The latest offering is the younger Free-Ride offspring's conception of Skullcrusher Mountain (lyrics here):
The level of detail is impressive. Maybe even a little disturbing. But I will admit to being quite taken with the half-pony, half-monkey monster:
For those who didn't already know:
I made this half-pony, half-monkey monster to please you
But I get the feeling that you don't like it
What's with all the screaming?
You like monkeys, you like ponies
Maybe you don't like monsters so much
Maybe I used too many monkeys
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Imagine how excited I am that Mother's Day is coming.
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Comments
I know it's not intended, but isn't this a little sick appearing today?
Posted by: Christina Pikas | March 18, 2009 10:45 PM
Hehe! I once posted those lyrics on my blog and sitemeter told me that somebody had found my blog using the search words "Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you". Perhaps you'll be as lucky. ;-)
The young Free-Ride is a talented artist (with good taste, may I add).
Posted by: The Science Pundit | March 18, 2009 11:02 PM
Regarding the last comment, is the young Free-Ride familiar with Mother's Day Song by frequent JoCo co-conspirators Paul and Storm? If so, you might hope there's not too much disturbing detail on the pictures in your Mother's Day card.
Posted by: Angela Brett | March 19, 2009 6:00 AM
This Isises are recent converts to JoCo's goodness. I love him!!!
Do you think I could commission the younger sprog to do a portrait of the Isis family?
Posted by: Isis the Scientist | March 19, 2009 6:43 PM