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May
20
2022
Randall Enos captures the formula shortages with a baby whose first words are a desperate cry for scarce baby formula, spitting wildly from a highchair. The startled father figure leaps back, exclaiming to an unseen honey about the milestone turned nightmare. Tags like supply chain disruption and Abbott Nutrition underline the crisis, while WIC program and support for low income people highlight affected families. Desperate mothers and infants face real hardships, with FDA oversight in the mix. This satirical take on kids' nutrition woes packs humor into a timely issue, blending gnt with babys first words for sharp commentary on economic strains.
Feb
28
2021
Oct
22
2020
A rooster stands holding a flashlight while addressing several hens seated around a small fire in a wooded setting. Scattered eggs rest near the logs. The caption quotes a voice from the coop about breaking eggs to make an omelette. The scene shows the birds in a circle with the rooster as the central speaker.
May
23
2020
John Darkow's cartoon captures a soldier kneeling before a tombstone labeled 'Fallen,' adorned with a small American flag, uttering 'No Social Distancing Required Here!' against a grassy backdrop. Dated Memorial Day 2020, it ties themes of military sacrifice, decoration day, and the coronavirus pandemic. The image underscores how COVID-19's social distancing and separation rules contrast with the eternal closeness of honoring the fallen in military tradition. With tags including fallen, flag, and social distancing, the artwork offers a dry commentary on pandemic life intersecting with national remembrance, reminding viewers of ongoing sacrifices amid global health crises.
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.
Jan
30
2020
