Velvet paintings of anthropomorphic poker-playing dogs. Is this still a part of public consciousness, or is it an extinct meme?

If it's referenced in the early seasons of The Simpsons, it is timeless.

I never thought of it in velvet. That adds a whole new dimension to it.

My grandpa had this exact print hanging in his garage. I always loved it, wonder where it went...

Titled “A Friend in Need”

Great for a well placed reference in a show or comic.

I have a poster like this, but they are playing magic the gathering.

My family has had many dogs over the years. I've always wanted to have one of these made with each depicted, but they're playing Uno.

This, along with velvet Elvises (Elvii??) are peak art.

Edit: Autocarrot doesn’t like elvii.

My brother had this hanging in our room when we were kids lol.

The background was green though.

I'm always hoping to find an old one at a flea market or yard sale. It'd be my most prized possession. Edit: Gen X, just to add context.

Not extinct anymore

Somewhere in storage I have a tapestry of dogs playing pool.

You've reminded me that now I have a man-cave, I want one of those paintings to hang in there.

I'm not entirely sure what you're asking, but the game Psychonauts from 2002 has a reference to this kind of thing.

In one of the minds you go into, there are a group of dog characters that represent that person's subconscious psyche. After you finish the level, you can go back and find the character who's mind you're in playing poker with his subconscious dogs. The level is even called Black Velvetopia, and the character is looking for certain playing cards.

I have a print hanging on my bedroom wall! It’s a very interesting picture.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs_Playing_Poker

I'm aware of it.

I remember seeing a reference to this in a Cartoon Network ad - except they had all the famous cartoon dogs like Scooby Doo, Huckleberry Hound, Mutley etc. I always looked forward to that ad as a kid, thought it as pretty cool seeing all my favorite cartoon characters hanging out and stuff.

Our neighbor had a carpet depicting dogs playing poker hanging on their wall. Not these exact ones but a different group. That was 30 years ago.

got one in paw patrol, but cats.

I have very vague recollection of it being relevant...

No idea why, but I have always hated this. Anyone else in the same boat?