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Jun
19
2024
Apr
26
2024
The image depicts a university setting with a heavily armored police officer positioned in the foreground holding a shield labeled POLICE. Two students wearing shirts marked U stand to the right, one with a speech bubble. Tents, protest signs, and trees fill the background along with a distant building. The cartoon uses clear lines and color to show the officer facing the students directly on a paved walkway.
John Darkow's 2024 cartoon shows a caricatured Trump in a white robe with a red cross and TRUMP belt, gesturing grandly while speaking about buying his artisan hand-made loaves and filet-o-fish sandwich. A speech bubble from him invites touching the hem of his garment for a dollar. Two smaller figures kneel before him: one in green bows low, the other in white and blue reaches up. The scene captures religious satire trump with elements of donald trump political cartoon, blending biblical references like loaves and fishes with commercial hustle. This political humor trump robe piece fits cagle cartoons syndication style, emphasizing exaggerated features and straightforward mockery. The overall composition uses simple lines and colors for impact.
Aug
1
2023
Father Lifts Son in Superhero Pose for Heartfelt Father's Day Tribute
Dad Lets Son Wear the Cape on Father's Day
Jun
16
2023
On Father's Day 2023, cartoonist John Darkow depicts a father lifting his young son, who wears a red cape and green mask. The child extends his arms as if flying. Bold letters spell DAD on the left. Text on the right reads that the father was always the hero yet allowed the child to wear the cape. The image captures a simple exchange of admiration between parent and child.
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.
May
24
2023
This political cartoon by Christopher Weyant, dated May 24, 2023, features a vast cemetery with rows of white tombstones under a clear sky. Two ornate arches divide the scene: one labeled 'Died Defending Our Freedom' and the other 'Died By Gun Violence For No Reason At All.' A man in a blue suit and a woman in purple hold flowers, standing back-to-back, each facing a side. The red title 'Lest We Forget' looms above. Drawing on Memorial Day themes, the image juxtaposes veterans' sacrifices in war with civilian gun deaths from school shootings and mass shooters. It critiques gun control failures, AR15 proliferation, Congress inaction, and NRA sway, urging remembrance of all needless losses.
May
15
2023
The image presents a graduate in black gown and red sneakers walking along dotted footprints. A large mortarboard labeled Student Debt covers the head area. Tags include Graduation, Student Loan, Debt, Tuition, College Costs, University, and Bankruptcy. The cartoon focuses on 2023 Grads facing loan burdens after completing studies. Visible elements show motion lines near one hand and the debt text prominently displayed.
May
12
2023
John Darkow's cartoon captures a classic Mothers Day moment: mom in bed with a book, enjoying breakfast in bed from her child, who holds a tray with eggs, bacon, juice, a flower, and an 'I ♥ MOM' card. But the punchline comes in the speech bubble where the kid relays dad's urgent question about putting out a grease fire. It's a lighthearted nod to the realities of family life on holidays, blending celebration with everyday mishaps. Tags like Mothers Day, mom, breakfast in bed, celebrate, children, and grease fire highlight the comic's charm in portraying parental roles and kitchen chaos.
Sep
2
2021
This political cartoon features three panels: one with the Loch Ness Monster emerging from water, another with a UFO beaming up a cow from a farm, and a third showing a man in a CIA hat holding a test tube next to a baking powder box, labeled as lab-leak proof. The artwork ties together famous hoaxes like the Loch Ness Monster and UFO phenomena with the lab leak theory, suggesting skepticism toward claims about the virus origin from China. Artist Luojie uses simple, bold lines to highlight the absurdity, placing the CIA figure in a detective-like pose to mock intelligence reports. Tags such as hoaxes, lab leak theory, CIA, China, political, and virus underscore the satirical take on conspiracy narratives. The composition groups these elements to question the validity of unproven theories.
May
3
2021
Mitt Romney addressed the Utah GOP convention on May 1, 2021, and received loud boos from delegates. The former senator spoke in favor of family values, respect, civility and following conscience. Audience members responded with shouts of traitor and communist. The reaction followed Romney's vote to convict Donald Trump during the second impeachment trial. The episode highlighted ongoing tensions inside the Republican Party after the 2020 election.
