gary mccoy
May
24
2024
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a quintessential Memorial Day scene with a patriotic bald eagle, American flag in beak, swooping down on a family barbeque to grab bratwurst from the grill. The father, holding a fork, looks annoyed while the son points excitedly, embodying celebration and American spirit. Tags like patriotic, bald eagle, barbeque, family, and bratwurst highlight the lighthearted take on holiday traditions. The backyard setting with a white fence and green grass adds to the idyllic, humorous portrayal of Memorial Day festivities, blending national symbols with everyday fun in a way that's relatable and shareable.
May
20
2024
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures the ripple effect of Harrison Butker's Benedictine College commencement address, where a father imparts traditional wisdom to his son about seeking a woman who embraces motherhood and homemaking. The son's sarcastic retort about not disappointing 'the women on The View and other lefties' underscores the cultural clash between conservative family values and progressive criticism. Tags like KC Chiefs, Super Bowl, nuns, wives, and vocation weave into this satirical scene, poking at the kicker's remarks on women's roles, religion, and Pride Month. The image stays simple, with exaggerated figures emphasizing the generational handoff of outdated ideals in a divided society.
Jul
26
2022
On July 26 2022 Gary McCoy drew Lesley Stahl announcing a 60 Minutes segment investigating a news magazine that lied by denying Hillary Clinton spied on Trump. The cartoon references the Durham probe into Alfa Bank claims and Tech Executive 1. It mocks mainstream media efforts to restore credibility after the Sussmann case developments.
Aug
29
2018
Gary McCoy's 2018 cartoon shows Pope Francis in bed, labeled 'Francis,' smirking as he pulls a green blanket over a figure hidden under covers marked 'Church Sex Scandal.' A speech bubble reads 'WHAT UP?! COVER UP!' with a clerical collar on the nightstand. This satire targets the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano's accusations, predator priests, pedophiles, and Vatican City coverups. The pontiff's grin highlights perceived zero tolerance failures and progressive stances amid clergy molestation claims involving Theodore McCarrick. The hairy arm and mustache on the hidden figure add a layer of absurdity to the coverup pun.
Apr
16
2018
This IRS tax fairy cartoon by Gary McCoy cleverly twists the innocent tooth fairy legend into a humorous IRS satire illustration, showing a flying suited figure with purple wings bursting into a bedroom scene. The surprised person in bed, tucked under a blue blanket with a striped pillow and nearby teddy bear, faces the intruder holding a green dollar bucket. The speech bubble reveals the punchline, equating the IRS to a mythical tax fairy that takes rather than gives. As a political cartoon tax collection fairy, it highlights the dread of taxation in an irreverent way, with the figure's angry expression and dynamic pose emphasizing the intrusion. Elements like the brown chair and nightstand add to the domestic setting, making this taxpayer nightmare tooth fairy parody both relatable and sharable. Overall, it's a witty take on fiscal folklore.
