state pen
Oct
29
2009
A 2009 cartoon shows two figures in hazmat suits at a Halloween party declaring they are not in costume. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of H1N1 flu concerns that dominated health discussions that fall. Other attendees wear standard festive outfits including a cowboy, devil, and Frankenstein monster. The image captures the tension between everyday celebrations and heightened disease precautions at the time. Publication occurred on October 29 amid ongoing seasonal influenza and pandemic alerts.




































