Wow, what a difference a week makes. Last week I wasn’t too worried, and this week I might be worried too much–if that’s possible. Last week concerns about the virus made it easy to get a table at my favorite New York City restaurant, and this week it’s closed. I’m not an alarmist by nature….
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The Current Cartoon Caption Contest
Welcome to the CartoonStock Cartoon Caption Contest where we take perfectly good cartoons and let YOU try to make them better.Every month, enter your caption for a chance to win the envy of your peers. We are now open to everyone, everywhere. We look forward to your entries from around the world.
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Keep Calm and Cartoon On
How to Manage COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, in Cartoons!
With COVID-19 wreaking havoc around the world, it’s a good time to remember that humor will survive even the hardiest virus. In fact, cartoons are a great way to help reinforce vital messages, such as the importance of social distancing and staying in if at all possible. Here’s a handy guide, in cartoons, of what…
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“Cinderella” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Danny Shanahan’s cartoon is set in a bar, where a princess—a Disney princess? Cinderella?—is saying something to the bartender and pushing what appears to be an empty martini glass toward him. Assuming the princess is Cinderella, I tried to figure out why she was drinking: “He seems more charming when I’ve had a few.” “The…
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Laugh Your Worries Away
Remember when going viral was a good thing? I know that kind of virality has nothing to do with what’s going on now with the coronavirus; still, it’s funny how guilt by association can have its effects, even if they’re irrational. Just ask Corona beer, whose sales have dropped since the outbreak. There is no…
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