Remember seven years ago when a well-meaning elderly parishioner was given the task of “repairing” the “Ecce Homo” (Behold the Man) fresco painting in Borja, Spain – and it was so terrible it became a Meme?
Well, an Obama-hating, Trump-loving, right-wing “artist” (Jon McNaughton) has unwittingly provided the Twitter World with another chance of restoring his painting of Trump, modestly called “The Masterpiece”, to a similar new level of mirth as the fresco restoration.
McNaughton’s paintings have reflected his right-wing proclivities for years. So when Trump was elected he practically probably had an orgasm. He decided to do a portrait of Trump as an artist seated at an easel in what appears to be Wells Cathedral in England (no one knows why), teasingly revealing just a corner of his “masterpiece” because he’s not yet finished… (Editor’s Insertion: screwing America and the world).
This is the original Tweet by McNaughton announcing the painting:
My new painting – "The Masterpiece"
How will history remember this presidency?
I believe it will be considered a "Masterpiece."
More info at: https://t.co/FTjoBry52v pic.twitter.com/zeQ3rNmpZt— Jon McNaughton (@McNaughtonArt) August 20, 2019
While many think the reveal looks like the corner of Monet’s “Water Lilies” – the Twitterverse disagreed. And many took it upon themselves to fill-in the revealed corner of the canvas … with delightful results.
One aspect of the painting is plainly obvious: McNaughton has really done some major cosmetic work making Trump a LOT thinner. AND he appears to have greatly embellished his … endowment.
Is… is that his… oh dear god no pic.twitter.com/DVbLGrh6X3
— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) August 20, 2019
I’ll leave it to you to decide what … hmmm … errr … appendage is poking through the painter’s palette.
Some common themes emerged in the course of this meme. There was the linkage to White Nationalists …
And of course to dictators …
So you KNEW Hitler would also be showing up …
And sure enough, a food-theme started appearing
The one we’d all like to have revealed is this:
But my favorite Tweet was from the cheeky progressive, Tony Pasnanski, who starts out praising the rabid right-wing painter – before sticking the shiv in and twisting it. (If you scroll down, people are willing to pay for his work – well, at least the postage.)
Hi Jon. This painting of Trump is exquisite. I’m an up and coming artist myself and would like your opinion on my latest piece. pic.twitter.com/lJpLnqJaTj
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) August 20, 2019
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In Memoriam
In noting the passing of David Koch today, I thought I would take a cue from how he treated his fellow mankind. With that in mind, feel free to join in singing one of my favorite hymns to the Kochs.
11 Responses to “Friday Fun: “The Masterpiece” vs. The Twitterverse”
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Oh, dear heaven, do I even remember that artistic fiasco! Thank you for waiting until late enough in the day to post this that I wouldn’t have anything to upchuck at the reminder.
But this insane “masterpiece” simply demands suggestions for the finished canvas. Here’s mine:
(And, yes, I did notice that in the one where he is unveiling the Russian flag under the American flag, he has the American flag upside down and backwards.)
Don’t forget that Trump doesn’t even know how to color our flag correctly …
Which someone did do for the Masterpiece fill-in:
And many speculate he was thinking of the Russian flag.
Trump really knows how to inspire artists, doesn’t he? Lucky for us most are true artists, i.e. with a rational look on the real world. Like Jaques Rival’s “Everything is Fine”.
Thanks for the great overview, Nameless.
I don’t rejoice in anyone’s death, but I must say that David Koch, at 79, was long past his use-by date. Half a century or so.
Oh, that’s wonderful! I missed it at the time.
There are some very talented folks who can ‘slap back’ with their own version of memes, and noteworthy too!
The Koch ‘coke’ commercial was great and spot on!
Thanks, Nameless for your post.
Love the Koch commercial!
I’ve never seen that dopey picture of tRump the alleged artist. It would be more realistic if he was using finger paint. I do, however, recall his inability to color a U.S. flag properly.
I believe in the principle of nil nisi bonum – say nothing against the recently dead unless it’s good. David Koch is dead. Good.
Love the parody song! All too true. Since there is interest in human exploration of Mars, and big corporations are racing to land on the Moon – say, that’s where we can send all those ice-cold richy-riches!
Screw the original artist! Love the commercial!
Thanks Nameless–just what the doctor ordered!
Love it! Sorry I got here so late.