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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!


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Cartoon History

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How Single-Panel Cartoons Became a Unique Art Form

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Psychology Behind the Humor

Cartoon by Trevor Hoey. A painter writes on canvas "life is short". The "ort" are tiny, leading you to assume it would be a different joke

The Science of Visual Humor

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

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Recent Posts

“Shipwrecked” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

October 12, 2021 by Lawrence Wood

Dan Misdea’s cartoon is set on a beach, where a couple has happened upon what appears to be a shipwreck survivor on a wooden raft that’s washed up on the shore. The survivor, who’s bearded and wearing glasses and torn clothes, is looking up at the man, who’s pointing at the survivor and saying something….
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Now Hiring

October 6, 2021 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 hiring cartoons. With the economy recovering, businesses are hiring once again. The job interview remains a crucial step to securing a position. In the old days—one or two…
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Seasonal Spotlight: Autumn Cartoons

October 4, 2021 by CartoonStock

The nights are getting chilly and the smell of pumpkin-spice everything is in the air. It can only mean one thing, fall has arrived! Here’s our hand-picked, unscented selection of favorite autumn cartoons for you to love and license. BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY…
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“Horse Heaven” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

September 27, 2021 by Lawrence Wood

In David Borchart’s cartoon, two recently deceased men in a pantomime horse wait outside the Pearly Gates. Before admitting them to the kingdom of heaven, St. Peter is checking his book for their names. The man in the back half of the horse is saying something to the guy in front. I first focused on…
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Facebook Live: Bob Mankoff in Conversation with Pablo Suarez About How Cartoons Save the World!

September 24, 2021 by CartoonStock

During this Facebook Live, former longtime 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳 Cartoon Editor Bob Mankoff speaks with researcher, humanitarian, and game designer Pablo Suarez about his work creating Cartoonathons in a lively, humor-filled discussion of the problem-solving power of cartoons.

Facebook Live with Pablo Suarez: How Cartoon Humor Can Help Organizations Improve Communication

September 21, 2021 by Bob Mankoff

“Even before the pandemic, it was clear we needed to reimagine how we engage. Humor was the answer.”  Do you ever face tricky situations on the job communicating and collaborating with others? Whether you work for a small not-for-profit, big business, or anything in between, if you’re interested in teamwork and creative problem solving, then…
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