Have you ever been caught elbowing your way into a conference room because a Powerpoint presentation is about to start and you don’t want to miss one single minute? No? There’s a reason the phrase “death by Powerpoint” is so ubiquitous, and has inspired cartoons such as this gem by Liam Walsh: We’ve got tools…
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“Castle Clown” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Before we get to this week’s commentary, I want to let you know that I am for the first time in more than two years a finalist in that other caption contest at the New Yorker. I’ll let you know in two weeks whether I can claim my eighth victory, or whether I have lost…
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“Casual Guy” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Ellis Rosen’s cartoon is set in an office. A casually dressed man sitting at his desk is looking at an older and even more casually dressed man wearing nothing but briefs and socks. In his left hand the nearly naked man is holding a file, and he’s saying something to the guy at the desk….
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: The One and Only Roz Chast
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics focus on perennial favorite Roz Chast. Roz Chast is a singular artist whose quirky, personal approach is instantly recognizable. She’s transcended the single-panel genre to touch an international audience with poignant recollections of…
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