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 unusual pet cartoons. As the walls have closed in during the pandemic, many households have added new members to the family: puppies! kitties! Some households, however, want to…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Dessert
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 dessert cartoons. With so much conflict these days, here’s something we can agree on: dessert is good. And yet, dessert poses its own internal conflict: to eat or…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Halloween
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 Halloween cartoons. The evening of October 31st will be a welcome respite from the mask wars; it’s Halloween, so everyone will be wearing a mask! In a strange…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Now Hiring
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 hiring cartoons. With the economy recovering, businesses are hiring once again. The job interview remains a crucial step to securing a position. In the old days—one or two…
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