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Friday Funnies: You Make My Heart Stop

Who is Robert Malone • 42 implied HN points • 14 Feb 25
😂 Humor Cartoons Comedy Satire
  1. Valentine's Day celebrates love, rooted in the story of St. Valentine who married couples against the emperor's orders. His secret acts of kindness made him a symbol of love.
  2. Most people find making and using pennies to be pointless nowadays as their value has greatly decreased over time. It's nice to think about how much a penny used to be worth!
  3. Humor can help lighten serious topics, and sharing funny stories or jokes can make conversations more enjoyable and relatable.

Liana Finck, Cartoonist/Philosopher/Genius

Ladyparts • 838 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Cartoons Books Parenting Creators Illustrations
  1. Liana Finck's book 'HOW TO BABY' cleverly reflects on the challenges and contradictions of parenting.
  2. Finck's cartoons humorously navigate the complexities of relationships, parenthood, and life in a relatable and profound way.
  3. The power of art lies in its ability to simplify and bring joy and understanding to complex emotions and experiences.

A Masterwork by the Master of Mistakes

Animation Obsessive • 4126 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Filmmaking Cinematography Cartoons
  1. Brigand Jurko (1977) is a unique animated film blending various genres and styles, created by director Viktor Kubal.
  2. Kubal's approach to animation focused on embracing mistakes and prioritizing content over form.
  3. The film Brigand Jurko is praised for its distinctive storytelling, blending serious themes with comedy and surreal visual elements.
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Saul Steinberg at play

Austin Kleon • 1338 implied HN points • 12 Jul 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Cartoons Exhibitions Artists Art history
  1. Saul Steinberg was a unique artist who described himself as a 'writer who draws'. He inspired others to see art in new ways.
  2. His famous work, 'View of the World from 9th Avenue', is well-known and a great introduction to his style and ideas.
  3. Steinberg had a long history with 'The New Yorker' magazine, which showcases his diverse range of artistic styles and contributions.

Sentinels

Wars Of Future Past • 196 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Cartoons Parenting Technology Future Sci-fi
  1. The X-Men cartoon serves as a helpful tool for new parents by being engaging yet not too captivating during caregiving routines.
  2. The mutant allegory in the X-Men cartoon effectively conveys themes of intolerance and discrimination that resonate with various real-life issues.
  3. The Sentinels in the X-Men cartoon symbolize the dangers of near-future technology and the potential threats of automated military machines.

Propaganda Looney Tunes

Variations on a Theme • 59 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Propaganda Cartoons History Psychology Current Events
  1. Cartoons have been historically used as a tool for propaganda, influencing people's perceptions and behaviors.
  2. The use of cartoons, memes, and other media in spreading information and propaganda is a common feature of modern life, with virality being a significant factor.
  3. Propaganda can have unintended consequences, as seen in historical events like the Four Pests Campaign in China, urging caution and critical thinking in the face of persuasive messaging.

Sunday Funnies

The Ha'penny Papers • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
💥 Comics Cartoons Illustrations
  1. Jon Schuta is a comedy writer, stand-up, and cartoonist based in Queens, NY.
  2. The three-panel comic 'Sally' is part of 'The Battle of the Century' series.
  3. Cartoonists can submit their work to be featured in 'The Ha'Penny Papers' and 'The Rialto Books Review.'