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 poetry cartoons. Poetry: arguably the highest form of literary expression and the least appreciated. Who among us after college, or in the case of computer science majors, after…
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“Smokey the Bear” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
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Seasonal Spotlight: Holiday Parties
Whether online or in-person, hanging with co-workers, noisy neighbors, or your long-lost Uncle Louie, it’s party time! Celebrate the season by sharing these favorite funnies on your website, social, e-communications, or company publication. They’re sure to get you and your team in the holiday mood — and it never hurts to have a joke or…
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