Is Gesture Drawing Applied To Funny Drawings?

You know, this is my first time making this discussion. I'm asking you all something. Can gesture drawing be drawn funny?

Take for example,

Jim Tyer (Van Beuren, Handy, Famous, Terrytoons)

This image has an exaggerated feeling to the gestures in the lines of action. Got it from John's old blog. Any takes?

• Polyvios Animations edited this post on April 28, 2022 11:35pm.
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imo gestures are like emotions though body language, what you see is an animation trick or exaggeration called "stretch and squash" you see it in any animation, so yes gestures can be drawn funny