In Ellis Rosen’s cartoon, a woman at an outdoor café is having a glass of wine with a ghost. The woman is speaking. Ghosting is defined as “the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication,” so I came up with these two captions: “I hope…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Valentine’s Day
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 Valentine’s Day. February 14—for some a day of love, for others a day of regret and disappointment. Such a broad range of emotions inspires cartoonists to consider Valentine’s Day…
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“Caged Man” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
In Chris Weyant’s cartoon, two women are having tea in a living room. Behind the woman who’s speaking is a man in a large bird cage. Because the man’s confined I thought he might be under house arrest and enduring an uncomfortable alternative to electronic monitoring: “They ran out of ankle bracelets.” I next assumed…
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“Naughty Angels” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
In Drew Panckeri’s cartoon, three angels are lounging around heaven—smoking, drinking and reclining on the clouds. The angel with a martini in his hand is looking over his shoulder at someone or something, and delivering the line that will serve as the caption. My first caption alludes to God and an approach that groups like…
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The Best is The Enemy of Food
Whatever the opposite of a foodie is, I am. The guy in this cartoon of mine is basically me: Look, as far as I’m concerned, any variety of apple a day will keep the medical profession at bay. And even instant coffee quickly turns me human in the morning. I know this makes me sound…
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