Marco De Angelis draws a sharp symbolic scene where a figure draped in the European Union flag clings to a bucking oil barrel marked OIL, legs kicking like a furious bull, smoke puffing from its nostrils. The rodeo metaphor nails the wild ride of economy and prices amid war in places like Hormuz. Europe looks desperate, one hand waving, mouth open in shock, as the oil tank rears up. It\'s a straightforward jab at how USA policies and global tensions turn energy into a beast no one can tame. Tags like symbolic, European, oil, tank, war, and economy drive the point home without fluff.
prices soar
Mar
25
2026
The cartoon depicts an anthropomorphic Easter bunny, dressed in a pink polka-dot outfit, leaping in frustration at a gas pump displaying 'UP & UP!' and dollar signs, while holding a fuel nozzle. Nearby stands a white delivery van labeled 'E. Bunny EGG DELIVERY,' filled with boxes of colorful Easter eggs. The headline 'Hopping mad about gas prices...' ties into the bunny's hopping nature and anger over soaring gas prices. Tags like holiday, easter egg delivery, bunny, gas prices soar, pumps, per gallon, hopping mad, iran war oil hike, and fuel disruption highlight the satire on how rising fuel costs, possibly from geopolitical events, disrupt even whimsical traditions like Easter deliveries. This visual pun combines seasonal cheer with economic frustration, making it relatable for audiences facing high per gallon rates during holiday travel.
