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 Houseplant Ownership. When we turn inward, the green spaces—however small—beckon our attention. The satisfying rituals of watering and pruning soothe our souls. The eternal reliability of annual cycles…
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“Dorothy and the Doctors” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
This month’s contest featured a cartoon by Robert Leighton, whose work and insights appear throughout my upcoming book, “Your Caption Has Been Selected—More than anyone could possibly want to know about The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest,” which will be published on June 4, 2024. (I decided to change things up this month by opening…
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“Musical Appliances” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
For the first time, our panel of judges did not include Bob Mankoff, who was busy preparing for his daughter Sarah’s wedding. Congratulations to Bob, his wife Cory, and especially Sarah. In the HBO Documentary “Very Semi-Serious,” Sarah recalls a time when she was much younger and told Bob that something he said wasn’t funny,…
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Stay Tooned Issue #16
Welcome to the latest issue of STAY TOONED, where you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about cartoons. Each month, we bring you updates and features on the world of cartooning, including cartoonist profiles and interviews, book excerpts, special cartoon features, cartoon games such as the Caption Contest, products, and so much more.
Anatomy of a Cartoon: Back to School
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 Dating. As any parent or student knows, the real new year begins when it’s time to head back to school. Gone is the relaxed schedule and balmy heat…
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