In Bob Eckstein’s drawing, which is perfect for the contest because its simple premise provides such fertile ground for captions, a Hollywood agent is saying something to his client, the Frankenstein monster. “Frankie Goes to Hollywood,” the title I chose for this commentary, was actually submitted as a caption by two entrants, but it’s not…
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Dad Day is Coming Your Way
I’m a big fan of Father’s Day. I never thought I’d be a father and didn’t have any Father’s Days until I was 47 years old. So, having been deprived early on, I treasure them all the more now. I have no idea what I’ll get for this Father’s Day from my darling daughter, Sarah,…
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“Bird and Squirrel” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Ellis Rosen’s drawing is set on a tree branch, where an old bird is talking to a young squirrel. The bird is sitting in a comfortable chair with an afghan on its lap and a couple pillows providing additional support for its back and neck. (Is the bird sick? Elderly? Both?) To the bird’s left…
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Not A Laugh Riot
There has been very little to find funny about this past weekend—protests and riots, but no laugh riots. Good sentiments and bad actors leave all but the most partisan conflicted. And yet, I think cartoons can still shine their light—not by being part of the polarization, but by being part of the discussion and hopefully…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Spring
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at springtime. As the epic pandemic grinds on, the routine of everyday life has been dramatically disrupted. We yearn for something predictable and comforting. Mother Nature provides the relief we…
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