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In this political cartoon Trump moon satire, silhouette figures ponder a smirking moon face resembling Trump, tied to Artemis mission.
GOING BACK TO THE MOON by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this political cartoon Trump moon masterpiece where the full moon sports a grinning caricature of Trump's face, complete with signature hair and smirk, against a purple sky. Silhouette figures below, one pointing, react via speech bubble questioning if Artemis mission satire involved laser engraving his likeness. Trees and a house add earthly contrast to the lunar oddity. This Trump face engraved on moon gag pokes fun at ego-driven space ambitions, blending humorous political satire with artistic flair. The Donald Trump space program parody captures timely irreverence, making it a sharable gem for satire lovers.
Two aliens on the dark side of the moon watch an Artemis II rocketship orbiting away, muttering about the neighborhood going downhill.
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper's cartoon shows two blob-shaped aliens peeking from a crater on the moon's surface, eyes fixed on a departing rocketship trailing exhaust. The dark side of the moon setting includes craters and a starry sky, with the caption 'Well, there goes the neighborhood.' Tags like Artemis II, astronauts, Canada, United States NASA, dark side of the moon, and orbiting highlight the satirical take on human space exploration intruding on alien territory. The image pokes fun at the idea of extraterrestrials reacting to NASA's mission, blending science, data, and humorous alienation.
Aliens Lament Loss of Lunar Quiet as Artemis II Breaks Silence
ALIENS LACKING CIVILITY BREAK MOON'S SILENCE by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon shows a group of green aliens on the moon, clearly annoyed by the approaching NASA Artemis II spacecraft emerging from blackout. The aliens, depicted with headphones, phones, and drinks, make noisy exclamations like 'Yak Yak Yak' and music notes, while a sign pleads 'Kindly Respect Lunar Silence.' One alien laments, 'So much for the peace and quiet zone!' against the backdrop of Earth. This piece satirizes space exploration's impact on supposed lunar solitude, touching on tags like Artemis, moon, NASA, aliens, quiet zone, and communication. The far side setting emphasizes the interruption of silence by human astronauts.
Apr
2
2026
Artemis in Space
ARTEMIS IN SPACE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
6
2026
Trump's 'Plan' for War? More Like a Gilded Hole in the Ground
TRUMP HAS A PLAN by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Trump in a classic pose, holding up a blueprint riddled with tags like vanity project, monstrosity, Trump obnoxious Trump sign, gaudy fountain, hideous decor, golden drapes, soulless conference space, and repeated calls for more gold. The scene unfolds with Trump enthusiastically describing a very deep hole for his big beautiful ballroom, emphasizing his love for golden drapes. A female reporter, microphone in hand, points out the mismatch, stating she asked about the plan for the war he started. This setup skewers Trump's apparent lack of strategy, turning serious inquiries about Iran war, no endgame, quagmire, military campaign, regime change, and improvising into a punchline about frivolous vanity. The dry humor lands on the contradictions, with Trump's focus on gaudy aesthetics over critical issues like troops in danger and boots on ground.
Meanwhile in Deep Space
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Stupid Things Republicans are outraged about
STUPID THINGS REPUBLICANS ARE OUTRAGED ABOUT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba captures the inspirational essence of NASA's Artemis moon mission, evoking uplifting feelings of space travel and daydreaming under a starry sky.
BACK TO THE MOON by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba draws a man perched on rocky terrain, holding a tablet marked Artemis 1, with a large orange moon looming in the background. The speech bubble reads, 'I forgot how much I missed daydreaming...' Stars dot the dark sky, adding to the inspirational tone. Tags like Koterba, Artemis, moon, space travel, NASA, uplifting, and upbeat fit this scene perfectly. The cartoon stays simple, focusing on visible elements without hidden layers. No brands or backstories appear; it's just the figure, the tablet, the moon, and the words. This direct approach makes it shareable for audiences drawn to space themes.
Jul
13
2022
Critical Space Theory
CRITICAL SPACE THEORY by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Deep thoughts with Marjorie Taylor Greene
DEEP THOUGHTS WITH MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
10
2021
Military Pilots Snap Selfie with Cheesy Alien in UFO Sighting Satire
UFO SIGHTING by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
Steve Sack's cartoon shows a fighter jet chasing a UFO where the green alien inside grins and says 'Cheese!' while posing with alien symbols. The pilots, one holding a selfie stick, react with frustration: 'Ok, Now They're Just Messing With Us...' The jet bears a 'UFO Report' label, poking fun at real navy pilot sightings of unidentified flying objects. This piece captures the blend of space mystery and everyday tech like smartphones, turning serious air force encounters into lighthearted satire on alien pranks. Tags like trnd and gnt underscore its timely appeal amid government UFO disclosures.
Signal From Deep Space
SIGNAL FROM DEEP SPACE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
10
2009
You Lie-COLOR
YOU LIE-COLOR by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
10
2009
You Lie
YOU LIE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
6
2005
Deep Impact
DEEP IMPACT by Jeff Parker, politicalcartoons.com
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