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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.
Jun
18
2024
May
22
2024
Bill Day's cartoon shows an eagle's head painted in American flag colors, with red and white stripes curving over the feathers and a blue beak dotted with white stars. A single tear drops from the yellow eye, set against a gradient background. Tags like Memorial Day, eagle, stars, stripes, heroes, and patriots frame this image as a straightforward nod to national remembrance. The artwork keeps it direct, no frills, just the bird looking solemn in its flag getup. Composition centers on the profile view, emphasizing the tear for that touch of sentiment without overdoing it. Syndication potential lies in its timely holiday tie-in, though it sticks to classic symbols without much twist.
Jul
18
2023
John Darkow's July 2023 cartoon contrasts JFK and RFK with their nephew RFK Jr. The image alters famous quotes to mock conspiracy theories and misinformation during the presidential campaign season.
Apr
4
2023
On April 4, 2023, the cartoon depicts a massive patched rabbit representing artificial intelligence towering over a cityscape while holding a small traditional Easter bunny toy. People tumble through the air as dark clouds billow nearby. The speech bubble expresses alarm at the replacement of the holiday figure with an AI version. The image responds to contemporary concerns about AI displacing roles in content production, including artists, journalists, writers, and developers, with estimates of hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk in the US and Europe.
