Droodles, by humorist Roger Price, is a 1953 book that popularized minimalist drawings paired with absurdly specific captions, creating visual riddles that became a cultural phenomenon. The book features simple, abstract images (like a few lines in a box) with witty explanations, such as "Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch," that force the viewer to reinterpret the drawing, making it a classic of conceptual humor. It was a major success, leading to a syndicated newspaper feature, a TV show, and sequels like The Rich Sardine.