In the latest (11/26/18) New Yorker, this Ali Solomon cartoon presents a test in cartoon understanding: (#1) “Oh yes. Definitely a forgery. Hope it didn’t cost you much.” If you recognize the loin-clothed hunkering figure with the big eyes, you’ll understand what’s happening in the cartoon and why it’s funny. Otherwise, it’s just baffling. The … Continue reading A fantasy exercise in cartoon understanding