The Cartoonist Who Dreamed Big (But Couldn’t Build a Thing)
Ever get stuck on a crossword clue, staring at the empty squares, and feeling utterly defeated? We’ve all been there. Today, we’re tackling a clue that might seem simple, but hides a surprisingly interesting story.
It’s all about a cartoonist, famous for his intricate, often fantastical, drawings of machines. He’d depict complex contraptions that seemed to defy the laws of physics, with gears whirling, pulleys spinning, and levers pulling with seemingly impossible efficiency. But here’s the twist: he was a master of drawing, but a complete novice when it came to engineering. His inventions existed only on paper, never in the real world.
So, the next time you see a crossword clue that asks for this cartoonist’s name, remember his creative genius and his ability to inspire awe with his drawings, even if his machines never truly came to life.
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Cartoonist Goldberg who never actually built the machines he drew
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RUBE.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 22 Oct 24, Tuesday