On the first of April I submitted a piece to Alan Alda’s Flame Challenge. Apparently, when Alda was 11 he asked his teacher to explain a flame and received “it’s oxidation” as a rather unsatisfactory explanation. The Flame Challenge is a simple idea: have scientists explain what a flame is to an 11-year old. So, I thought “I’m a scientist. Kinda.” and then I thought “I explain science to kids with comics. Sorta.” So, I made the comic below. I just heard today that it wasn’t selected for the top 15. While it is sad to have my hopes extinguished, I really did enjoy the opportunity to think and write about a topic not normally in my wheelhouse. I am already thinking of ways to modify the story to turn it into the first few pages of a story on cellular respiration. So, it’s all good. I hope you enjoy it.
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I’m surprised it didn’t spark their interest.
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An excellent first volley, Andrew!
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allow me to tinder my regrets for the outcome…
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Diabolical, Kevin.
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I was all [fired up] about the facebook post however, the excitement [flickered] when I learned you didn’t make the cut.
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Oh, ho, Tom ups the ante with a two pun post. Kudos, sir!
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..you dance with the Devil, you’re gonna get burned.
I didn’t enter, I couldn’t even as-pyre to such a glowing attempt. Sure, I may wax poetic, and even flare into brilliance at times. But I cannot hold a candle to yours- I’m no match for you when it comes to comics.
Rem-ember it’s the attempt that counts!
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Great googaly moogaly, surely the interwebs will buckle under the pugilistic punches of such pyrotechnic punnery, Kevin. My head swims!
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simply sudorific. Sorry it was not successful!
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Sudorific, indeed, Karen. It would seem in the world of Flame competitions that I was a bit wet behind the ears!
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