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Laughable – I needed some form of obvious physical humor as a focal point. I turned to cartoons because they are best at depicting human emotions in the most direct and readable way. A written joke could seem repetitive after a short while, but a captured moment of physical malfeasance can bring a smile each time. Pie throwing seemed an excellent way to depict a laughable incident without dire consequences for any of the participants. While characters like Wiley Coyote are often blown up or smashed by heavy objects without apparent damage, the images can still be difficult for some to view. Pie throwing, while difficult viewing for the very neat, generally brings a laugh without a wince. I found the best pie-throwing cartoon possible – Dagwood pied by a pie maker.