It's hard to be a bassoonist and not have a sense of humor. Bassoonists should not take themselves too seriously - the instrument and its reeds often combine to overwhelm me! Thus, it's better for your sanity to have a sense of humor and some humility at the ready.
Just like this guy:
This is "The Incompetant Bassoonist", a pewter bust by 18th century artist, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. I've been known to exhibit this look from time to time!
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Not sure what kind of double reed instrument is being played in the cartoon?!
I love the look in the oboist's eye in this one.
The sentiment in this cartoon is well-known to all bassoonists!
Anybody want to contribute some of their own humor?
You can't go wrong with John Steinmetz.
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