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 Cocktails. Cocktails have made a comeback, not that they ever went away. They moved from the bar to the suburban home and back to the bar in the…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon
Anatomy of a Cartoon: Art Collecting
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 Art Collecting. A beautiful framed work of original art adds a touch of class to any home. For most of us, however, the frame generally costs more than…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Swimsuit Edition
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 Swimsuits. Hot, hotter, hottest. No, we’re not talking about the record-breaking heat this summer. We’re referring to the latest options in swimwear. Truth be told, we’re not talking…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Television
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 Television. The news is coming thick and fast these days: congressional hearings, court decisions, armed conflicts. We get updates on our phone apps, but lots of content still…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Crime and Punishment
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 Crime and Punishment. Long-running television dramas, such as the CSI series, attest to our enduring fascination with crime and punishment. Likewise, cartoonists find the subject irresistible, as over…
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