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skyangel on Feb. 18, 2011
Many thanks to all those of you who have left comments of support and also voted for 'Cathy' in the awards last year, which is much prized! Also many thanks especially to Sarah Jayne and Stan Kuri for their advice and help with the religiuos references, JinxMinx, Dragonrider, Carl E, Lummi, Katyas, Artie4, Chocobana, Bryterlater, Dontworrybehappy, BermudaShortz, Roycemarie, dear Clomle, Dark Pascual, Little Swan, Tommym, and Dexter for your constant enthusiasm and support to me during the making of this even though I posted the pages with such frustrating irregularity. *curtseys*.
dontworrybehappy at 10:19PM, Oct. 13, 2011
this is such a beautiful comic... tnx for sharing it sky
tommym at 7:34AM, Feb. 27, 2011
Dear Sky, If I remember correctly the hoax was also a film done around the time Carl_E cites. Thanks again Sky *standing ovation* tommym
geiste4 at 11:47PM, Feb. 20, 2011
It was a lovely story, I liked the way that it ended. It was a very telling story and I agree with Carl_E, it would be a great publication for those who need it. ^_^ Thank you for writing this.
skyangel at 2:56AM, Feb. 20, 2011
Thankyou for the lovely comments guys. I had a whole page of quotes which seemed worth leaving but some seemed rather antagonistic towards religion which was never my aim. In the end I felt these two quotes summed up my views on any religion best. The Cottingley fairy hoax pics (as CarlE so nicely explains ) duped a very famous, well respected and intelligent man who was desperate to believe in the supernatural after losing his beloved wife. He made a fool of himself in many eyes, and apparently even angered Houdini by insisting his illusions and stunts were due to supernatural powers. I think he illustrates nicely that even a learned and highly intelligent mind can become misled by the strong desire to believe in something.
RDraconis at 8:36PM, Feb. 19, 2011
Einstein... ablism fail... WHHHYYYY???????!!!!!!!!
BermudaShortz at 6:48PM, Feb. 19, 2011
Thank you Carl_E for the history lesson on the picture that this lovely author chose to end her comic with. The quotes she selected seem more profound with that knowledge, especially the last. I totally agree with George Bernard Shaw. And thank YOU Sky for this wonderful and inspiring comic. I don't think I've ever had this many goosebumps nor have been more moved from reading a comic before. Lovely and Amazing! P.S. You should seriously consider some of dragonrider's ideas :)
CassieFoxkit at 2:54PM, Feb. 19, 2011
I didn't leave many comments, but I've enjoyed another wonderful story of yours. Thank you so much! :)
Carl_E at 1:26PM, Feb. 19, 2011
Are you considering publishing this? It would make a great tract to leave in churches, among the pamphlets in the racks that are there for angsty teens... After all, a little subversion can do a lot of good!
Endless Horizon at 11:41AM, Feb. 19, 2011
thank you for this story, it was beautiful, enlightening, and very well done. i enjoyed reading the beautiful story of cathy and hope to read more from you soon. ♥
JinxMinx at 11:06AM, Feb. 19, 2011
Cathy was such a wonderful and insightful comic. I'm glad it wqas created. :)
dragonrider at 8:15AM, Feb. 19, 2011
My friend we are indeed indebted to you for what you have provided. It is too bad this cannot be made required reading for Parents, Teachers, Counselors and Ministers of LGBTG children as well as be available for all children to teach tolerance. It would, I know, be beyond measure invaluable to build self confidence and prevent suicides of many children.
Carl_E at 6:17AM, Feb. 19, 2011
The girl is Frances Griffiths, and the picture is the origin of the Cottingley Faerie hoax. Taken in 1917, The faeries are purported to be paper cutouts made by the photographer, Elsie Wright. It was picked up by papers in the early 20's, and attracted such luminaries as Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, an avid beleiver in the supernatural. Of course, the faeries themselves won't talk about the incident. The 1997 movie "Fairy Tale" takes the incident and runs with it, joyously blending the myth and reality of the hubbub that ensued when the pictures were circulated.
PyThomas at 5:15AM, Feb. 19, 2011
Excellent piece of work. :) So... is that girl anyone in particular?