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Jun
14
2024
On June 14, 2024, cartoonist John Darkow created a Father's Day illustration showing a young blonde girl in a red top and striped skirt looking up at her tall father. She holds his hand and declares she will always look up to him no matter how tall she gets. The drawing includes the greeting Happy Father's Day in the lower right along with the artist's signature and Cagle Cartoons credit.
May
28
2024
R.J. Matson's cartoon depicts a sunny beach where a man and woman apply sunscreen while gazing at a small airplane towing a long banner with text reading 'Happy Memorial Day to All, including the Human Scum that is the Judge who RIGGED the trial against Me! UNFAIR!!!' The scene includes beach umbrellas, a towel, and distant figures in the sand and water. Below, a caption states '"PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET AROUND A GAG ORDER!"' Tagging elements like Trump, gag order, Judge Merchan, trial, New York, 2024 presidential election, Memorial Day, the image satirizes efforts to evade legal restrictions through visible means like aerial messaging.
May
1
2024
Feb
26
2024
A small boat marked Local News carries three journalists including one wearing a press hat. They confront a large shark labeled Misinformation whose open mouth reveals rows of teeth. One reporter points forward while declaring the need for a bigger boat. The scene references the film Jaws to illustrate challenges facing local journalism from widespread misinformation. The cartoon appeared in The Salt Lake Tribune on February 26 2024.
Nov
30
2023
May
26
2023
John Darkow draws a straightforward scene for Memorial Day: a gravestone labeled 'FALLEN' with a cross on top, a tiny American flag planted at its base, and a yellow dog curled up nearby on the grass, eyes closed in what looks like quiet rest. Trees frame the image, adding a peaceful outdoor setting. The tags thanks, sacrifice, Memorial Day, loyalty, remembering, honor, fallen, tribute, puppy dog, and decoration day all fit this simple tribute. No big metaphors here, just a dog and a stone reminding folks of those who didn't come back. Cartoonists know these quiet ones hit hard, especially around holidays when editors want something poignant without the punchline. Darkow keeps it clean, no clutter, letting the image speak to loyalty and loss.
Apr
4
2023
On April 4, 2023, the cartoon depicts a massive patched rabbit representing artificial intelligence towering over a cityscape while holding a small traditional Easter bunny toy. People tumble through the air as dark clouds billow nearby. The speech bubble expresses alarm at the replacement of the holiday figure with an AI version. The image responds to contemporary concerns about AI displacing roles in content production, including artists, journalists, writers, and developers, with estimates of hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk in the US and Europe.
