Jesse: “Yo, Mr. Fring, I’ve been thinking about this quote, man. "One must imagine Sisyphus happy.” What do you make of that?“
Gus: ”Ah, Jesse, I see you’ve stumbled upon the existential musings of Albert Camus. It’s an intriguing concept, to say the least.“
Gus: ”Sisyphus, condemned to an eternity of rolling a boulder uphill only to watch it roll back down again, represents the futility and absurdity of life’s struggles.“
Gus: ”However, Camus suggests that by accepting and embracing this absurdity, one can find happiness.“
Jesse: ”Yeah, but I mean, isn’t that just some crazy philosophical bullshit? How can someone be happy in such a fucked-up situation?“
Gus: ”Happiness, Jesse, is a state of mind. It’s not about the circumstances we find ourselves in, but rather how we choose to perceive and respond to them.“
Gus: ”Sisyphus, despite his eternal struggle, can find meaning and purpose in his repetitive task. By embracing his fate and finding fulfillment in the act itself, he transcends the burden he carries.“
Jesse: ”That’s deep shit, man. So, what, you’re saying we should just accept all the crap that comes our way and be happy about it?“
Gus: ”Not necessarily. Acceptance doesn’t mean complacency. It means acknowledging the realities of our situation and finding a way to navigate them while maintaining our inner peace.“
Gus: ”It’s about finding meaning in the journey, even if the destination remains elusive.“
Jesse: ”Yeah? I guess that makes sense in some messed-up, twisted way… Hey, speaking of finding happiness, have you tried Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries? They’re insane, man!“
Gus: ”…Nacho Fries, Mr. Pinkman?“
Jesse: ”Oh, you gotta try ‘em, Mr. Fring! They’re like these crispy, seasoned fries with this gooey cheese dipping sauce. It’s like a flavor explosion in your mouth, man. I bet you’d love 'em.“
Gus: ”If they are as remarkable as you claim, perhaps we can find a moment to indulge.
After all, even in the face of existential ponderings, we mustn’t forget to appreciate life’s simpler pleasures.“
Jesse: ”That’s what I’m talkin’ about, Mr. Fring! We’ll have ourselves a little culinary adventure amidst all the fucking chaos.
Life’s all about finding those moments of joy, even if it means embracing the absurdity along the way, right?“
Gus: ”Indeed, Jesse. Life’s contradictions often lead us to unexpected discoveries. Perhaps, we may find a glimpse of Sisyphus’ elusive happiness in the process.“
Set of postcards I made for Shanghai Comic Con, less than two weeks away!
8 species of cats in Starfleet uniforms from various periods in Startrek history. Because of the international nature of Starfleet, I picked cats from each continent/region of the Earth (sans Australia, since it doesn’t have native cats)
Pallas Cat - Central Asia
Tiger - Indian Subcontinent
Asian Golden Cat - East Asia
Serval - Subsaharan Africa
Caracal - North Africa and Middle East
Jaguarundi - South America
Bobcat - North America
European Wild Cat - Europe
Come see me at Shanghai Comic Con on November 5-6! I will be Artist Alley table 38!
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