• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
cartoonstock logo
CARTOONS
GIFTS
PRICING
MORE
cart
Log In Sign Up My Account
  • Blog Home
  • Cartoonathons
    • Cartoonathons for Business
    • Cartoonathons for Networking
    • Recent Posts about Cartoonathons
  • Recent Posts
    • Stay Tooned Newsletter
    • Bob’s Cartoon Lounge
    • Anatomy of a Cartoon
    • Caption Contest Commentary
  • Videos
    • Bob Mankoff’s Facebook Live
  • Caption Contest
    • New Cash Prize Caption Contest!
    • Caption Contest Commentary
    • Vote Now
    • Winners
  • Specialty Gifts
    • Personalized Cartoons!
    • Cartoon Books
    • Originals
    • Corporate Gifts
    • Shop all Cartoon Gifts

Welcome to the CartoonStock Blog

Here you’ll find insights from Bob Mankoff, former New Yorker Cartoon Editor, educational resources to help you use humor, our very own Cartoon Caption Contest, and plenty of cartoons. Sign up for cartoons & offers straight to your inbox and never miss a laugh!


Expert Guides & Insights

Cartoon History

A cartoon showing a person emerging from a pot of ink, next to him are blank sheets of paper

The Evolution of Cartoon Art: From Hand-Drawn to Digital Cartoons

Learn More About The History of Cartoons

Psychology Behind the Humor

Cartoon by Will Dawbarn. A man posting a letter with "delicately crafted satire please handle with care" written

Psychology of Satire

View all Posts

Have Something Specific in Mind?

Cartoon by Joe Dator

Best Tech Cartoons and How to Use Them

Find Cartoons for Your Industry


Special Features



Bob’s Cartoon Lounge

How to Improve your Presentation with Cartoons

View All of Bob Mankoff's Hilarious Insights

Caption Contest Commentary

“No Rest for the Wicked” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

View Previous Competitions

Anatomy of a Cartoon

Broadway cartoons

Anatomy of a Cartoon: Broadway Is Back

More From Phil Witte and Rex Hesner


Caption Contest

CartoonStock Caption Contest

The New Cash-Prize Caption Contest.

So you think you're funny? We do, too!! Each month we're offering a cash prize of $1,000, $500 to first place and 5 runners-up prizes of $100 each. What's the catch, you ask? Well, you have to pay $5 to play. But with a chance at up to 500 smackeroos, it's well worth it!


ENTER NOW

View previous winners

Recent Posts

MARKETING CARTOONS

Anatomy of a Cartoon: Marketing

February 28, 2022 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner

Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at marketing. Despite the rise of the “new economy” and internet purchasing, one element of consumerism still drives sales. No, it’s not quality or customer service (ha!) or even…
Continue Reading…

Modern technology cartoons

Modern Technology

February 24, 2022 by CartoonStock

Our modern world runs on technology; whether you love it or hate it, we can all laugh about it. License these popular technology cartoons and generate some IRL (in real life) grins in your next newsletter, social, or email campaign.

Winter cartoons

Seasonal Spotlight: Winter Cartoons

February 17, 2022 by CartoonStock

Warm Up with Cool Cartoons! We can’t predict the weather, but we’re pretty sure these cartoon favorites will keep the chill off. License these timely favorites and generate some giggles and grins in your next newsletter, social, or email campaign.

“By the Fire” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

February 15, 2022 by CartoonStock

Mick Stevens’ cartoon is set in a room where a caveman and a cavewoman sit on the floor watching a small fire. The door to the room is closed. The woman is smiling and speaking. My first caption highlights the risk of indoor flames: “Now try inventing a smoke alarm.” My final two captions refer…
Continue Reading…

Spotlight: Valentine Cartoons

February 14, 2022 by CartoonStock

Share your love and great sense of humor with those you most appreciate. License these heartfelt favorites for your next newsletter, social, or email campaign.

insurance cartoons

Cartoons for Insurance Agents: Reach New Clients with Humor

February 11, 2022 by CartoonStock

Insurance — Everyone Needs It! If you’re an insurance agent, you’re often called upon to demonstrate the advantages of your products with a presentation. Connecting with your prospects is easier when you add humor, especially in our online, pandemic world. But whether in person or over Zoom, a visual ice-breaker will grab your audience’s attention….
Continue Reading…

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 33
  • Page 34
  • Page 35
  • Page 36
  • Page 37
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 90
  • Go to Next Page »
About Us Pricing Hire An Artist License Agreement Help Terms & Conditions Content Policy Privacy Policy Directory Gifts A-Z
© CartoonStock Ltd. All Rights Reserved
facebook social icon twitter social icon instagram social icon linkedin social icon