Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Dating. Phil: Why do you suppose so many cartoons are set in bars? Rex: Because bars are the perfect place for drunken confessions, failed pick-up efforts, and public…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Cars
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Cars. The proliferation of cars has been a hallmark of modern society for over a century. They represent freedom and adventure, and reflect the personalities and values of…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: History
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at History. When viewed by our cartoonists, the scope and sweep of human history provide an unlimited canvas for invention. Significant events can be rearranged, reimagined, or just plain…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Grandparents
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Grandparents. First up is Roz Chast with a cartoon featuring a grandpa seated between two grandkids who are curious about a wondrous thing that seems to come from…
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