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Free Dede poster

December 18, 2016 //

The Dedes have two anniversaries to celebrate. In the week between Christmas and New Year the first Dedes turn 5. Yes, that is a biggy for some of the Dedes. But today is also a very special day for all the Dedes: exactly one year ago they started their journey on Instagram, and what a journey it has been! In this year they definitely lost their innocence and came of age. They believe it is a story for keeping and are currently collating it into a book, but it is not quite finished yet. They could not have done it without their audience and they want to THANK ALL THE WONDERFUL READERS who enjoyed and participated in the spirit of the Dedes. As a special gift for you, I have put together a print-ready A3 poster with mug shots of the entire cast to date and their names. No more wondering who is who. If you send me a comment, or an email I will pass the pdf file on to you. In the meantime we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support!

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Categories Absurd, Art, Books, Comedy, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Photography, Promotion, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

Give it a go

December 16, 2016 //

“Help!” shouted Deutsch Fraulein, who wanted to follow the advice of @francisvalela . He suggested that making Christmas cookies is neither difficult, no expensive. So, she grabbed the ‘Artist’s Survival Cookbook‘ and wanted to make short bread today. “Here are all the ingredients but what do I do now?”

Mouse came to her aid. “Your book is upside down for starters” she said “and I suggest you add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the recipe.”

“Why?”

“It tastes nicer and it’s supposed to reduce blood sugar levels.”

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Categories Absurd, Art, Books, Comedy, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Promotion, puppets, recipes, Social Network

Missing the mood

December 15, 2016 //

The Dedes live in New Zealand and summer is in full swing. For most of them their spirits are up, except for poor Deutsch Fraulein who is smiling through gritted teeth. She misses the cold and darkness in the weeks leading up to, what she thinks is a proper, Christmas so much. This is a throwback to a year when the Dedes could still afford Christmas cakes. No such thing this year. So Deutsch Fraulein really got a double whammy.

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, New Zealand, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

Loser

December 14, 2016 //

“That puppet is such a loser!” said Harvey, the gambling buck rabbit pointing in the direction Scardy Pants had wandered off. The rabbit knows a thing or two about soldering on after losing everything. “Calling him a loser doesn’t help,” said Court Jester. “He is exactly the kind of puppet we have to engage with. He might turn around when we show him more respect.”

Categories Absurd, Art, bullying, Comedy, dada, Hand Puppets, Life, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

I will wait

December 13, 2016 //

“You can’t spoil it for me,” said Scardy Pants and turned away to leave the meeting. “I will wait for the helicopter and I know it will come.” he added.

“Okay, there is of course always a chance” agreed Court Jester, “but it will cost us dearly and will only take you to the nearest hospital. You still have to recover and start all over again.”

Categories Absurd, Art, Books, Comedy, Creative Writing, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

What does it mean

December 12, 2016 //

Philosopher decided to speak out today. “Our society is on a journey to the top of a mountain. We know it is a long and hard climb but the promise of a beautiful view keeps us going. While the fitter ones race to the top, some of us are only half way there, or even worse, have slipped and fallen. Now, without hope of ever making it on their own, they have decided to call the rescue helicopter.” Then he pulled out his diagram. “Here, this shows we are all in it together. We are all Dedes. Let’s focus on the similarities not the differences. It doesn’t help telling the exhausted ones they should have trained harder. They can’t suddenly grow wings. The ones that are ahead have to go back a little way and share their water and their sandwiches.”

“And what about the rescue helicopter?” asked someone from the crowd. “I doubt it will ever come,” said Philosopher, “the one who pretends to be the pilot doesn’t have a licence.”

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, Creative Writing, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

Top Dog’s self-evaluation

December 11, 2016 //

Then Top Dog was asked to position himself on the diagram. He looked at it for a brief moment. “No way will I tell anyone how much money I have” he said and he placed a big fat dot on the word ‘Right’. “But there is one thing everyone should know, I am always right!”

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, Creative Writing, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

Your position, please

December 10, 2016 //

Philosopher handed Deutsch Fraulein his diagram, which now showed a lot of red dots. “What’s that?” she asked. “I am asking all the Dedes to put a dot where they see themselves” he answered and handed her the red pen. She looked at the result and commented, “but I know for a fact there aren’t any rich Dedes, so what are the dots doing there?”

“That of course depends on how you define rich” Philosopher explained. “In monetary terms we are all as poor as church mice, but there is more to being rich than that!”

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, Creative Writing, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Social Network

Still friends

December 9, 2016 //

“Sometimes I wonder why we are friends” said Deutsch Fraulein to Socialite, “there are worlds between us.” She gave her a kiss on the cheek to confirm their bond. Socialite felt a bit uncomfortable. She always thought her friend envied her for being so well-connected and wanted a piece of her glory. She herself likes to hang out with Deutsch Fraulein, as next to this bumpkin she looks so much prettier.

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

Girl talk

December 8, 2016 //

“Philosopher is right” said Deutsch Fraulein dreamingly. “All I need is a warm little house with a vege garden and my personal peace, and then I will simply watch the world go by.”

“Withdrawing from society is not the solution” said Socialite with a scornful glance, “you have to engage. I can tell you, as long as the Jones’ keep buying, I’ll keep buying too. I don’t want them to get the better of me!”

Categories Absurd, Art, Comedy, dada, Fun, Hand Puppets, Life, Political Art, Politics, puppets, Relationships, Social Network

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