explain
Jun
8
2026
A cartoon published June 8 2026 shows three small aliens on a suburban lawn at night. One points toward a glowing house while a speech bubble urges focus on Knicks or World Cup tickets instead of their leader. A domed UFO rests on the grass nearby. The top banner states the secret to UFO sightings is finally revealed. The scene ties high demand for major sports events to unexplained aerial phenomena.
May
26
2026
The image presents a coach figure positioned in front of a green chalkboard filled with a dense collection of white lines boxes arrows circles and x marks beneath the heading Iran Plan. The figure wears a red shirt with a whistle and the word Coach visible on the chest. Two speech bubbles contain the phrases That's the play and Now could someone explain it to me. A signature reading sack appears at the lower left along with website text at the bottom edge.
May
4
2020
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a family in masks outside a window, saying 'Happy Mother's Day' to an elderly woman inside who touches the glass. The image underscores families separated from loved ones due to social distancing and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many elderly feel lonely amid the coronavirus lockdown and shelter in place orders. The bouquet of flowers symbolizes attempts to connect despite stay at home rules and social isolation. This piece reflects the emotional challenges of the 2020 pandemic, with COVID-19 guidance limiting interactions between children and grandparents. Whamond captures the bittersweet nature of holidays under quarantine.
Feb
7
2018
Bruce Plante's 2018 cartoon captures the stock market's wild ride on a roller coaster plunging steeply, with passengers in panic. A giant pencil labeled 'market upswing' erases the upward track, highlighting Wall Street volatility and the erasure of gains. Tags like stock market, roller coaster, Wall Street, stock-market-2018, market upswing, and investor fear underscore the satire on financial instability. The image uses simple lines and exaggerated expressions to convey the terror of sudden downturns, a common theme in economic cartoons that resonates with audiences watching their portfolios tumble.
Oct
28
2010
On October 28, 2010, a Denver Post cartoon by Mike Keefe depicts two children at a doorstep during Halloween. They carry pumpkin bags and tell the woman answering the door that no costumes are needed because election campaigns have already scared her enough. A bowl of candy sits nearby and a cat watches from the floor. The image captures the mood of the 2010 midterm elections marked by heavy negative advertising from both parties and the rising Tea Party movement. The cartoon uses the holiday setting to highlight voter fatigue with attack ads.
Oct
14
2010
