The scene depicts a vibrant, animated birthday party set on a basketball court, nodding to the Lakers' theme.

**Foreground:**

1. A large, cartoonish basketball cake is the centerpiece, shaped like a Lakers' basketball, complete with orange frosting and dark lines. A tiny basketball hoop made from fondant crowns the cake.

2. A group of cartoon characters, inspired by Charles Schulz and Bill Watterson, are gathered around the cake. Each character has exaggerated features like large eyes, big smiles, and oversized shoes. They are dressed in Lakers' jerseys in classic purple and gold, with the numbers humorously oversized.

3. To the right, a character reminiscent of R. Crumb’s style holds a balloon shaped like a giant Lakers’ logo.

**Midground:**

1. A banner stretches across the scene with the text "Happy Birthday Ellen!" The banner is purple with gold stars, fluttering as if caught in a gentle breeze.

2. Cartoonish confetti rains down from above, with each piece shaped like tiny basketballs, adding to the festive atmosphere.

**Background:**

1. The background showcases a simplified, cartoon-style basketball court. The wooden floor is depicted with exaggerated, wide planks, and the backboards have comically large nets.

2. Bleachers are filled with quirky characters similar to those found in The Far Side, each with unique and whimsical traits, all cheering enthusiastically.

3. A character inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s manga style flies across the sky with a cape, holding a giant pencil, drawing clouds.

**Additional Elements:**

1. In the sky, a series of clouds are shaped like famous Lakers players’ silhouettes, adding a subtle nod to the basketball legends.

2. A small corner of the card features a tiny mouse-like character, inspired by Winsor McCay, playing with a basketball that’s almost as big as him, adding a touch of humor.

The color palette is bold and playful: vivid purples, bright golds, and energetic splashes of orange and white dominate the scene, creating a lively and engaging visual for Ellen’s special day.

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