In a whimsical and bustling Irish pub, inspired by a mishmash of styles from Charles Schulz's cozy and inviting settings and Gary Larson's knack for the absurd, we have a lively cartoon scene set for Bruce's birthday card. The pub is packed with patrons, a sea of green hats and frothy mugs in hand. Center stage is a jovial Irish man, standing at the bar with a sly grin, holding up a pint of Guinness as if giving a toast. His red hair is wild and bushy, a playful nod to Hergé’s character designs. Above him, a giant banner hangs from the ceiling, with letters crafted from glowing shamrocks, declaring, "Happy Birthday, Bruce!"

On the walls of the pub, a series of framed portraits, each comically depicting famous historical figures wearing leprechaun hats, line the shelves, reminiscent of R. Crumb’s satirical style. To the side, a comically oversized birthday cake towers above the tables, decorated with little green leprechauns that seem to dance, inspired by Winsor McCay’s lively character movements. Each leprechaun is holding a letter of Bruce's name, forming a playful ensemble around the cake.

In the foreground, a small group of animated patrons are laughing heartily at the Irish man’s joke, with speech bubbles overhead reading, "An Irishman walks into a bar… Bruce is the punchline!" Meanwhile, a tiny, mischievous dog, echoing Bill Watterson's expressive animals, tugs at the leg of the Irish man’s trousers, eager for attention.

Outside the pub's window, the sky is a surreal mix of blues and greens, swirling clouds shaped like pints of beer, with Bruce’s name subtly etched into the clouds as if the sky itself is wishing him a happy birthday. The whole scene is a delightful blend of the everyday and the fantastical, a perfect birthday card tableau for Bruce.

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