The Literary Salon with Thaddeus Thomas

The Literary Salon with Thaddeus Thomas

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The Evolutionary Purpose of Creativity

It’s a heartbreaking day when you discover one of your heroes isn’t universally beloved.

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Thaddeus Thomas
Jul 19, 2024
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It’s a heartbreaking day when you discover one of your heroes isn’t universally beloved. Such is the case with the great artist who taught me the potential of working within constraints: Chuck Jones. Beloved for his Road Runner cartoons and classics like Duck Amuck, he is the villain of the Tom & Jerry fandom for his interpretation of the series from 19…

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