The late, great Leo Cullum’s cartoon is set in what appears to be an attorney’s office. The lawyer is a human man, and seated across from him are a dog and a cat, who are anthropomorphic. The dog is wearing a business suit, while the cat is wearing a sweater over a blouse. The dog…
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Caption Contest Commentary
“Big Batter” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
This contest provided a rare opportunity to collaborate with our own Bob Mankoff. In his cartoon, two boys are getting ready to play or practice baseball. One is normal-sized, wearing a glove on his left hand, and staring at the body of the other one, who has a bat and is built like a tank….
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“Insect Woman” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Joe Dator’s cartoon is set in a bar, where a couple is sitting across from each other in a booth and having a glass of wine. The woman’s arms are folded across her chest, indicating that she’s offended or annoyed. More importantly, she has a pair of insect antennae. The woman is speaking. The antennae…
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“Sandman” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
In Mick Stevens’ cartoon, the Sandman has floated through an open window into the bedroom of a man who’s lying in bed with his eyes wide open. The Sandman, who’s hovering above the bed and wearing a wireless headset, is speaking. The headset made me think of those Peloton instructors who exhort their clients to…
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