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Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
- Date
- 2001-2012
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- Buist, Grant, 1973-; Capital times (Newspaper)
- Reference
- DC-Group-0041
- Description
Cartoons by Grant Buist who writes Jitterati (a satire on latte sipping cafe values; as well as contemporary political and social developments) for the weekly Wellington City newspaper The Capital Times. Includes several main characters including Jaimee Buchanan (a redhaired librarian), Debbie (a blonde PA) and Tony (a Maori actor). Occasionally the cartoon strip is visited by other Buist cartoon characters including Fitz (a pink psycho-bunny) and Brunswick (a yellow rodent).
Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive
Grant Buist (born 1973 in Wellington), is a New Zealand cartoonist and animator who produced the cult comic strip Brunswick from 1993 to 2003, and Jitterati from 2001.
Jitterati was first published in Wellington's City Voice newspaper, which folded suddenly in 2001. From there, Jitterati was picked up by the Capital Times, until the Capital Times closed down in April 2013, after 540 episodes of the cartoon strip. In June 2013, the Wellington magazine, FishHead began publishing Jitterati comics.
Quantity: 491 digital cartoon(s).
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- 491 digital cartoon(s), Digital images, Comics, Cartoons (Commentary)
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Unknown"Maybe there's a lesson in this... maybe we should've spent more time making Goodbye Po...
Date: 2010
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
Reference: DCDL-0015933
Description: Jaimee and Debbie discuss the possibility that the production of 'The Hobbit' will be taken overseas. Jaimee thinks that maybe a lesson has been learned about spending time making 'Goodbye Pork Pies' and less time making 'Without a Paddle'. Debbie is sorry for Tony who loved acting in the 'Lord of the Rings' movies and who is now looking for 'alternative employment opportunities'. In the last frame Tony is shown at an interview bravely saying 'The milky bars are on me' as a prospective employer in advertising tells him that they will let him know. Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Lots of BIG NEWS last week" "Yes - EXCUSE me for a sec..." 15 December, 2004
Date: 2004
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
Reference: DCDL-0008237
Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee trying to engage Tony in a conservation in Midnight Espresso about what happened last week - the Civil Union Bill, Zaoui being released, 'King Kong' in the Opera House - but each time she trys Tony excuses himself to have a smoke outside. Refers to the smoking ban in cafes, restaurants and bars. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I know it seems TRIVIAL, but it raises so many questions..." 23 July, 2003
Date: 2003
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
Reference: DCDL-0008086
Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee and Debbie discusssing the controversy over the photographs of the Pitcairn prosecution team (Simon Moore, Gray Cameron and Christine Gordon) aboard the vessel Braveheart wearing mock women's breasts and bright red wigs. Serious sex crime charges were laid on remote Pitcairn Island in 2003. Extended Title - "Who gave them the photos? What was their agenda? What was it NEWS? What was it FRONT-PAGE news? Is this the moment when our only local daily newspaper JUMPS THE SHARK? DEBBIE! I'm SERIOUS!" "Hasn't Christine Gordon got nice legs?" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"'ullo Malcom" "'ullo John" 30 April, 2003
Date: 2003
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
Reference: DCDL-0008074
Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Tony and Jaimee observe a police officer arrest a protester. The officer and protestor are on a first name basis and the officer asks about his family before telling him that he has to get back to work. Jaimee comments that either they need new protestors or new police. Extended Title - "'ow's yer kids?" "Lisa's just got 'er first tooth, and I've been teaching Jason 'ow ter play rugby!" ""Ow, that's LOVELY. Must dash now and an' get back ter work" "TARRA, John" "Man... either we need some new PROTESTORS, or they need some new POLICE!" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973- :'It's certainly well crafted... but it's even kitscher than the KU...
Date: 2012
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020349
Description: Jaimee, Tony and Debbie compare the Weta rugby statue to the Kupe statue. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973- :'Of COURSE Wellington Airport can do whatever they want with their...
Date: 2012
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020338
Description: Refers to the controversy over the airport's wish to put a huge 'Wellywood' sign on a hillside nearby. Refers also to the government's ordering long-term beneficiaries to look for jobs or have their welfare suspended. (TVNZ March 24, 2011) The Lead Wait (written by Jo Randerson and Trouble) was first staged in the late Nineties, and became a cult hit for its unsettling hypernaturalism and dark wit. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973- :"Hello, Alliance Francaise? I'd just like you to know that I think...
Date: 2011
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021553
Description: One of the 'Jitterati' phones the Alliance francaise to tell them that no matter what happens 'next week' (the final of the Rugby World Cup between the All Blacks and France), New Zealand appreciates French culture, whether it be cheese, Asterix or nasalised vowels. When asked about existentialism, she points out that the Alliance would have noticed New Zealanders wearing black. The conversation comes to an abrupt stop. Black clothing, a cartoonish stereotype, is worn not only by French existential philosophers and many New Zealanders, but also by the All Black team. In view of the up-coming final, her statement is a faux pas. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973-: "What do you make of this 'Festival of Carnivale' thing?" ... 7 Se...
Date: 2011
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020461
Description: Jaimee and Debbie are a little scornful of the Festival of Carnivale which is to feature the best of Wellington during Rugby World Cup 2011. Context Rugby World Cup October/November 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973- :'Let's see...the Film Festival, Young & Hungry, oh, and the Sami s...
Date: 2012
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020346
Description: Jaimee and Tony discuss the Wellington film festival. Tony is horrified to discover that he might have a crush on Madeleine Sami. Madeleine Jane Sami is a New Zealand actress, comedian and musician. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Buist, Grant, 1973- :'Tony, you're an actor of sorts, do you think theatre productions ...
Date: 2012
From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]
By: Capital times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020345
Description: Jaimee thinks theatre productions are getting too gimmicky and asks Tony for his opinion as an actor of sorts. He says get prepared for 3D. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).