good world cop
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.
Sep
18
2023
May
22
2020
Jeff Koterba's cartoon captures a poignant Memorial Day moment amid the Covid pandemic, where a family wearing masks stands at a gravesite adorned with an American flag. The elderly woman holds flowers and speaks of finding courage from those who showed it before, tying inspirational themes to coronavirus challenges. Tags like courage, American flag, and inspirational highlight the patriotic resolve in facing tough times. The serene cemetery setting with trees and sky underscores hope and remembrance, blending Memorial Day traditions with 2020's realities of masks and social caution. This piece resonates with themes of endurance, making it a timely nod to historical bravery guiding current struggles.
May
11
2018
Pat Bagley's 2018 cartoon titled Mother's Day features large, bold text spelling 'MOTHER' in a sketchy style, with the phrase 'You get the idea.' below it. Three cartoon children appear: one taller figure with a ponytail looking downward, a smiling child holding a red heart, and another grinning kid with a paintbrush and bucket. The image tags include Mothers Day, kids, kiddos, children, mom, mother, nurturer, family, hearts, love, and Happy Mothers Day. The overall composition suggests a child's attempt at drawing or honoring their mother, complete with a signature from Bagley and The Salt Lake Tribune. This lighthearted piece captures the essence of family bonds without deep political undertones, focusing on simple affection.
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.
Jan
20
2017
Apr
2
2015
