Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Superman filling in for mom on her day off, looking utterly worn out while holding a baby in a mini-Superman outfit, a tray of food, and dragging a broom. The scene, set in a home with smoke from a burnt spot and a child nearby, underscores appreciation for mothers as the real superheroes. Mom lounges with a wine glass and cupcake, smirking at Superman's exhaustion. Tags like Mother's Day, mom is a real superhero, not all superheroes wear capes, children, family, and hard work highlight the tribute to everyday maternal feats over DC's iconic figure.
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.
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a poignant moment for moms in the US military, showing a deployed soldier in camouflage uniform on her bunk, surrounded by items from a care package. She holds a pink teddy bear and reads a yellow card saying 'Miss You Mom' with a heart, while a framed photo of two smiling children peeks from the APO-labeled box. The image highlights themes of mothers day, overseas deployment, and family separation in the armed forces, with tags like reserves, guard, and kin emphasizing the personal costs of service. This straightforward depiction avoids exaggeration, focusing on the quiet reality of missing home during assignments.
