an editorial room
Two aliens are discussing a cartoon in an office. The alien who is the owner of the office is a cartoon editor, as evidenced by the writing on the door. They are discussing the validity of a cartoon, which the other alien probably authored, and the editor looks displeased.
The fact that the characters are aliens is odd; this would be a relatively normal scene otherwise. Also, given that this is for the New Yorker cartoon caption contest, the fact that it's being used as a prompt is also a bit meta.
Why is there a cartoonist/editor in this alien universe? Why is the editor critiquing the alien's cartoon?
Mind the whale, dear. We’re now emphasizing less cruel and more unusual. Just go. I'll only end up hurting you. During next week's session, we'll have you paint yourself into a corner. It would work better with an alien.
scene: an editorial room description: Two aliens are discussing a cartoon in an office. The alien who is the owner of the office is a cartoon editor, as evidenced by the writing on the door. They are discussing the validity of a cartoon, which the other alien probably authored, and the editor looks displeased. uncanny: The fact that the characters are aliens is odd; this would be a relatively normal scene otherwise. Also, given that this is for the New Yorker cartoon caption contest, the fact that it's being used as a prompt is also a bit meta. entities: Extraterrestrial_life, Criticism. choices A: Mind the whale, dear. B: We’re now emphasizing less cruel and more unusual. C: Just go. I'll only end up hurting you. D: During next week's session, we'll have you paint yourself into a corner. E: It would work better with an alien.