In the whimsical underwater realm of the birthday card, Ernest's name is spelled out in bubbles floating joyfully to the ocean surface. The scene features a playful mix of characters and elements inspired by "Finding Nemo" and the imaginative worlds of classic cartoonists. To the left, a charmingly clueless clownfish, with large expressive eyes reminiscent of a Gary Larson creature, is wearing a tiny party hat askew on its head, much like a character from Charles Schulz's Peanuts. Just above it, a school of brightly colored fish, each fish a different hue of the rainbow, form a conga line, their synchronized fins flapping rhythmically, adding to the celebration.

At the center, a friendly, rotund pufferfish reminiscent of Walt Disney's animated flair has puffed up to display "Happy Birthday" written in an elegant script across its round belly, with balloons tethered to its spines. A starfish, with a cheeky grin like something from R. Crumb's underground comix, holds a small, coral-crafted cake with a single lit candle. The cake appears to be balanced precariously, suggesting an imminent comic disaster.

To the right, a wise old sea turtle with spectacles, channeling the wisdom of Will Eisner's storytelling, reads a birthday scroll aloud, adding a touch of narrative depth. Above the entire scene, a giant, cartoonish, playful squid's tentacle gracefully arches, holding a streamer that reads "Ernest" in a bubbly, underwater font, reminiscent of Osamu Tezuka's bold lettering style.

In the background, coral reefs inspired by Hergé's detailed environments provide a vibrant tapestry of colors, with anemones and sea plants swaying gently. A tiny submarine, echoing the sleek designs of Hergé's Tintin adventures, floats by, with a periscope peeking above the water, adding an adventurous touch to the underwater celebration. Each element is a nod to the imaginative storytelling styles of the artists mentioned, coming together to create a quirky, vibrant underwater birthday scene for Ernest.

Generated with these themes: Finding Nemo.

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