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Father Passes Classic Pull My Finger Tradition to Next Generation
Dad Teaches Pull My Finger Tradition
Jun
12
2023
The image depicts a father figure extending his hand toward a young child with the invitation to pull his finger. Text above describes fathers as responsible for passing important traditions across generations. A banner at the bottom reads Happy Father's Day. The scene plays on the well-known prank often associated with dads. Publication occurred near Father's Day in 2023.
May
8
2023
Guy Parsons draws a sharp Mother's Day scene where a red-haired mom in a 'World's Greatest Mom' tank top points accusingly, yelling 'You callin' my kid a LIAR!?' at a blue-haired woman looking unimpressed. The cartoon tags motherhood, parent, special bond, cared for you, caregiver, and mothers, poking at the fierce loyalty parents show. Set on what looks like bus seats, the image keeps it simple with exaggerated features for humor. No deep politics here, just a dry take on how moms jump to defend their kids, no matter what. The tags fit the visible elements without stretching into hidden meanings.
Dec
13
2022
The cartoon shows two green aliens on the moon, one reading the Crater Courier with the headline Artemis Moon Mission, while the other comments on plans for a lunar base. The aliens hope humans leave their politics behind. Tags like NASA, moon, Artemis, politics, aliens, space highlight the satirical take on civil discourse in space exploration. The image captures a starry background with Earth in view, emphasizing the contrast between earthly troubles and lunar ambitions. Jeff Koterba's style brings dry humor to the scene, poking at how politics might invade even extraterrestrial frontiers.
Sep
14
2022
The image shows Senator Lindsey Graham in a football uniform running with a ball marked national abortion ban while other Republican players including Mitch McConnell pull him in the opposite direction. Blue jersey players watch from the background. A sign at the bottom reads wrong way Lindsey. The scene references Graham September 2022 proposal for a national abortion ban after the Supreme Court Dobbs decision and the negative reaction from Senate Republican leadership during the midterm election cycle.
Jun
14
2022
Bruce Plante's cartoon depicts a military jet encountering a red flying saucer piloted by green aliens. The pilot reports another unexplained aerial phenomena, while the aliens complain about the labels, from flying objects to aerial phenomena, humorously suggesting stud muffins as a better term. This piece satirizes the evolving terminology around UFO sightings, capturing the absurdity in a clear sky setting with dry wit. The illustration features cartoonish aliens with eyestalks, emphasizing the lighthearted poke at official jargon. Overall, it's a straightforward commentary on how phenomena are named, blending military elements with extraterrestrial humor for broad appeal.
Sep
17
2020
