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Jul
31
2024
Pat Bagley's cartoon reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper with a political twist, featuring Donald Trump as the central Messiah figure surrounded by MAGA hat-wearing disciples enjoying McDonalds fast food. The scene includes elements like red hats, burgers, fries, and drinks, with a bald man smiling and pointing, labeled 'FIXED IT...'. Tags such as Utah, Governor Cox, Olympics, Jesus, Mango Messiah, and 2025 election highlight the satire on recent controversies. The artwork comments on the blending of religious iconography with modern political fervor, poking fun at perceptions of Trump as a messianic leader among supporters. This timely piece ties into debates over cultural representations in events like the Olympics, offering a humorous critique through familiar fast-food imagery.
On July 2 2024 the image responds to the Supreme Court ruling granting broad presidential immunity. Three figures in period dress react as a labeled paper airplane approaches one of them.
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
10
2024
John Darkow's cartoon captures a quintessential Mothers Day moment where a young child, with wide-eyed enthusiasm, delivers brunch via FoodHub to a contentedly sleeping mom under green checkered covers. The sign explains the thoughtful gesture: serving breakfast in bed to spare her the kitchen hubbub. Tags like breakfast in bed, food delivery apps, moms, mothers, kitchen mess, and brunch emphasize the humor in relying on apps for holiday traditions. The image pokes fun at contemporary family dynamics, where convenience trumps homemade efforts, all wrapped in a light-hearted holiday vibe.
May
9
2024
On May 9 2024 Ed Wexler published a cartoon showing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with his skull opened to reveal a brain being consumed by a large pink worm. The worm exclaims that the brain is so nutty while drooling. A banner at the bottom reads RFKJR ATTACKED BY BRAIN-EATING WORM. The image references recent reports that Kennedy had a parasite in his brain years earlier. The cartoon uses exaggerated features to highlight the story that circulated during his independent presidential campaign.
May
9
2024
The cartoon depicts a keffiyeh-wearing protester with a campus protests sign next to a sad graduate in a 2024 gown holding a diploma. A green COVID monster stands nearby as a police officer in riot gear watches from below the college commencements banner with money floating near a plant.
Jul
27
2023
Jeff Koterba's political cartoon captures the rare bipartisan interest in UFOs, posing a humorous question: which is easier to believe in, aliens or bipartisanship? The image splits into two panels, one with a green alien piloting a flying saucer under 'A. Aliens,' and the other showing a donkey and elephant in suits shaking hands under 'B. Bipartisanship.' This satire highlights the improbability of political cooperation compared to extraterrestrial existence, tying into recent UFO hearings. Tags like political cartoon, UFOs, bipartisanship, Democrats, Republicans, aliens, satire emphasize the dry humor in questioning beliefs amid divided politics.
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.
Feb
13
2023
Rivers draws a colossal UFO dominating the sky above a cityscape, its underside detailed with mechanical textures and a central depression, while the top features antenna-laden structures. The caption "They want to know what happened to their weather balloons..." flips the script on recent events involving NORAD, weather balloons, spying, UFO, aliens, UAP, interception, shoot downs, USAF, national defense, and the Chinese spy balloon. Cartoonists love these timely absurdities, where real-world tensions over aerial intrusions get a humorous extraterrestrial twist. The image captures that dry irony, with the alien craft's imposing presence contrasting the mundane city below, poking fun at official explanations and public paranoia. It's a classic setup for editorial commentary on surveillance and overreactions.
Jeff Koterba's Uplifting Take on NASA's Artemis 1 Moon Mission and Daydreams
Daydreaming Back to the Moon with Artemis
Aug
30
2022
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.
Aug
4
2022
Jeff Koterba's cartoon shows a massive, angry dragon emblazoned with 'China' hovering threateningly over a chaotic roller coaster track. Below, a wide-eyed figure resembling Biden, topped with a stars-and-stripes hat, grips a cart labeled 'China Policy' as it dives steeply downward. The image captures the ups and downs of US foreign relations, with loops and drops symbolizing unpredictable diplomacy. Tags like Taiwan, Pelosi, and White House underscore the context of recent events, while the dragon represents Xi Jinping's influence. This straightforward satire nails the thrill-ride nature of Biden's approach, blending humor with pointed commentary on international tensions.
Jun
22
2022
Rayma Suprani's cartoon titled 'Maduro and Friends' places Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro at the center of a lineup featuring recognizable horror movie villains, including Darth Vader, Pennywise, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Chucky, Freddy Krueger, and Ghostface. The image tags Venezuela, Maduro, terror, war, and economy, pointing to a satirical commentary on the regime's impact. Drawn in a simple, bold style, the figures crowd together with menacing expressions, emphasizing themes of fear and destruction. No text appears beyond the artist's signature, letting the visual metaphor stand alone. This 2022 piece captures ongoing Venezuelan struggles through pop culture references, blending humor with pointed critique on leadership and national turmoil.
