Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics examine cartoons about immigration. Phil: Immigration is the issue of the day, so let’s jump on that bandwagon. Rex: As long as it’s not a cartoon caravan. Phil: Well, our fine cartoonists have…
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Introducing: Anatomy of a Cartoon
For the past three years, self-appointed cartoon cognoscenti Phil Witte and Rex Hesner have been critiquing New Yorker cartoons each week on their blog CartoonCompanion.com. There, they review each cartoon, discussing its merits, studying its detail and artistry, and ultimately assigning each a 1- to 6-star rating. Self-appointed no longer, we invited Rex and Phil…
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