Think Outside the Box Coloring Page
A lion giving a speech about thinking outside the box while a cat in a suit literally sits in a box.
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About this Page
This humorous coloring page features a lion in a suit giving a motivational speech about 'thinking outside the box,' while a literal cat in a suit remains stuck inside a box. A clever tech and business-themed illustration, great for those who enjoy wordplay and corporate humor!
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Coloring Suggestions
- Use golden yellow or tan for the motivational lion
- Try gray, orange, or black for the cat in the box
- Add blue or black for the business suits
- Consider brown for the wooden podium
- Use brown or cardboard color for the box
- Add bright colors for the presentation slides or charts
- Try muted colors for the office or conference room setting
- Use contrasting colors between the lion and cat to emphasize their different perspectives
Fun Facts
The phrase "think outside the box" originated from the nine dots puzzle, a creativity exercise from the 1970s
Corporate jargon like "think outside the box" is often called "buzzwords" or "business speak"
Lions are often used as symbols of leadership and courage in business metaphors
Cats are naturally drawn to boxes - studies show they seek them out as secure, stress-reducing spaces
The average office worker sits through 62 meetings per month
The business presentation software PowerPoint was first released in 1987
Studies show that humor in the workplace can increase productivity and creativity
Approximately 70% of employees report feeling disengaged during corporate presentations
Cats sitting in boxes experience a drop in stress hormones, explaining why the cat might look content
The global corporate training market is worth over $350 billion
Behind the Art
Inspiration
Inspired by the often-overused business phrases we hear in corporate settings, this coloring page plays with the literal and figurative meanings of "thinking outside the box" in a way that both children and adults can appreciate
Artist Notes
I created this illustration after sitting through yet another corporate meeting filled with buzzwords. The contrast between the confident lion speaker and the content cat who's literally inside a box represents the gap between motivational theory and practical reality. It's meant to give a gentle, humorous poke at corporate culture while still being accessible to younger colorists who will simply enjoy the funny animals in business attire
Skills Developed
- Visual pun interpretation
- Corporate humor appreciation
- Balance of animal characters with human business elements
- Color coordination for office and business settings
- Detail work for suits and professional attire
- Creating contrast between characters to emphasize the joke
- Composition understanding with presentation setting elements
Part of the Business Humor Coloring Collection
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Benefits
- Introduces business concepts in a humorous way
- Provides a talking point about literal versus figurative language
- Creates conversations about creativity and problem-solving
- Offers a unique office-appropriate artwork for display
- Makes abstract business concepts more tangible and visual
- Combines educational value with corporate humor
- Perfect activity for business students and office team building
Perfect For
- Business professionals with a sense of humor
- Office workers who enjoy corporate jokes
- Students learning about business communication
- Parents explaining idioms to children
- Teachers covering figurative language concepts
- Corporate trainers looking for icebreaker activities
- Anyone who appreciates visual puns and wordplay
Recommended Materials
- Yellow and tan colored pencils for the lion
- Gray, orange, or black markers for the cat
- Blue and black pencils for the business suits
- Brown markers for wooden elements and the box
- Fine-tip pens for facial expressions and details
- Bright colored pencils for presentation elements
- Gray and beige markers for office background
Learning Opportunities
- Understanding idioms and their literal versus figurative meanings
- Learning about business communication and presentation skills
- Exploring the concept of creativity in problem-solving
- Recognizing corporate culture and office dynamics
- Understanding visual puns and wordplay
- Learning about animal behavior and symbolism
- Appreciating the humor in business environments
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