white smoke
Jan
31
2025
The image shows a thin red figure representing Uncle Sam standing on the right side with one hand raised and the other holding a striped cylinder over the lower body. A large speech bubble contains the text about keeping the hat. On the left a blue red and white striped object flies away trailing smoke. The composition places the figure against a white background with black shading in the upper left corner. The bottom edge displays the website address.
May
24
2024
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a quintessential Memorial Day scene with a patriotic bald eagle, American flag in beak, swooping down on a family barbeque to grab bratwurst from the grill. The father, holding a fork, looks annoyed while the son points excitedly, embodying celebration and American spirit. Tags like patriotic, bald eagle, barbeque, family, and bratwurst highlight the lighthearted take on holiday traditions. The backyard setting with a white fence and green grass adds to the idyllic, humorous portrayal of Memorial Day festivities, blending national symbols with everyday fun in a way that's relatable and shareable.
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.
Jun
28
2021
Rick McKee's cartoon captures Independence Day 2021 with a giant spaceship looming over the White House, unleashing a destructive beam. A frantic alert shouts about an attack by aliens, met with a corrective response preferring the term undocumented non-citizens. This setup draws on Fourth of July themes, blending sci-fi elements from UFO reports with pointed satire on Biden administration's immigration language. The White House stands illuminated at night, smoke rising from the impact, underscoring the chaos. Tags like aliens, immigration, and undocumented non-citizen emphasize the humor in rebranding invaders. The piece nods to classic movie tropes while commenting on contemporary politics.
Jan
30
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon depicts a mustached man extending a burning fuse tongue toward 'MISSION: POSSIBLE' on red background, tagged Venezuela, Maduro, Dictator, Socialism, Latin America. Dry humor parodies spy flicks, critiquing political impossibilities without overinterpretation. Editorial strength lies in visible exaggeration for syndication appeal.
Mar
6
2017
