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History of Maxine
The real
history of Maxine is a sweet story, steeped in fond memories that Shoebox
artist and Maxine creator
John Wagner
had of his mother, maiden aunts and grandmother, who paid for his early art
lessons.
However, once the character had been drawn and named “Maxine,” (a name
chosen by the
Shoebox team when more than one said the character looked like Maxine),
she took on a life of her own, and her irreverent quips about aging,
retirement, political correctness and sex (or the lack of it) appeared on
cards, books, mugs, T-shirts, and office paraphernalia.
Since then, Americans have purchased more than 220 million Maxine greeting
cards, and Maxine is still the first and only greeting card character to
move from the card isle into popular culture.
Perpetually one of Hallmark’s top-performing characters, today Maxine has
her own books, comic strip, calendars, and now –
www.maxine.com, for
those who are truly addicted to the crabby side of life.
About
John Wagner
"Cartoonists
are sensitive to the insanities of the world,” Wagner says. “We try to
humanize them. If Maxine can get a laugh out of someone who feels lonely or
someone who is getting older and hates the thought of another birthday … or
if she can make someone chuckle about a stressful relationship, I'm happy.
Putting a smile on people’s faces is what it's all about."
I hope you'll enjoy some of
the BEST OF MAXINE!
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The Maxine point of
view
• "I can't use a cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for
making gestures."
• "I'm not so much goofing off as impersonating upper management."
• "My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice."
• "I'm willing to put in longer hours at work. As long as they're lunch
hours."
• "My soul's had enough chicken soup. It wants some chocolate."
• "Know what tastes great on veggie burgers? Lettuce, tomato, and beef."
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