social myths

Sep
16
2026
Pheromone maxxing fad draws fresh scrutiny
PHEROMONE-MAXXING FAD by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
The pheromone-maxxing trend encourages men to skip showers for weeks in hopes that natural body odor will attract partners. Social media has amplified the idea as a supposed evolutionary hack. The cartoon uses a Peanuts-style setup to poke fun at the notion, with Charlie Brown reacting in classic fashion and Pig-Pen suddenly surrounded by admirers. The piece underscores how easily questionable hygiene advice circulates and gains traction among those seeking shortcuts in dating. It suggests the fad is less science than wishful thinking dressed up as biology.
Apr
29
2026
Hydra of Our Times: Car Battles Multi-Headed Fuel Pump Monster in Oil Crisis Satire
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
Marco De Angelis draws a clever twist on the ancient HYDRA myth, where a plucky red CAR, sword in hand, squares off against a beastly creature formed by three FUEL pump nozzles—green, yellow, and blue—attached to writhing black hoses. The scene plays on the endless battles drivers face with soaring OIL PRICES and FUEL costs, tying into broader ECONOMY woes. Tags like TRANSPORTATION, TRADE, WAR, CRISIS, IRAN, USA, and HORMUZ hint at real-world tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical strife disrupts global OIL supplies. It's a sharp commentary on how these issues regenerate like hydra heads, making every victory temporary in the fight against economic pressures.
Groundhog Conspiracy Theories
GROUNDHOG CONSPIRACY THEORIES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
23
2024
Conspiracy Theories
CONSPIRACY THEORIES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
14
2021
Harold juggles sports seasons and online expertise in politics plus diseases
ONLINE EXPERTS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On September 14 2021 a man named Harold lounges in a living room surrounded by pizza boxes and beer cans while holding a smartphone that displays repeated tweet notifications. Two women stand nearby discussing his busy schedule with multiple sports leagues active alongside his self-proclaimed online expertise in politics and infectious diseases. The scene highlights the overlap between sports fandom and the spread of information during the ongoing pandemic period.
Jun
13
2021
Vaccine conspiracies
VACCINE CONSPIRACIES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Site of new civil war monument
SITE OF NEW CIVIL WAR MONUMENT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
16
2018
Unveiling the IRS Tax Fairy: The Bedtime Story Your Parents Skipped
IRS TAX FAIRY by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
This IRS tax fairy cartoon by Gary McCoy cleverly twists the innocent tooth fairy legend into a humorous IRS satire illustration, showing a flying suited figure with purple wings bursting into a bedroom scene. The surprised person in bed, tucked under a blue blanket with a striped pillow and nearby teddy bear, faces the intruder holding a green dollar bucket. The speech bubble reveals the punchline, equating the IRS to a mythical tax fairy that takes rather than gives. As a political cartoon tax collection fairy, it highlights the dread of taxation in an irreverent way, with the figure's angry expression and dynamic pose emphasizing the intrusion. Elements like the brown chair and nightstand add to the domestic setting, making this taxpayer nightmare tooth fairy parody both relatable and sharable. Overall, it's a witty take on fiscal folklore.
Narcissus Takes a Selfie
NARCISSUS TAKES A SELFIE by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
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