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Cartoons: Kids Say the Darndest Things

These cartoons show that the adage “Children should be seen and not heard” no longer applies!

"I'm usually more polite than this, but my mom says there’s no pleasing you." — “I’m usually more polite than this, but my mom says there’s no pleasing you.”
From Mar/Apr 2007

"I sure miss the good old days—before Mom got wise to me." from Jan/Feb 2003 — “I sure miss the good old days—before Mom got wise to me.”
From Jan/Feb 2003

"Did you hear my dad snore?" — “Did you hear my dad snore?”
From Nov/Dec 2005

"Dad took me to the zoo. Our animal came in first and paid $18.00" — “Dad took me to the zoo. Our animal came in first and paid $18.00.”
From Jan/Feb 2005

"I don't believe in the stork, Easter Bunny or Santa anymore, and I'm beginning to have my doubts about Alan Greenspan." — “I don’t believe in the stork, Easter Bunny, or Santa anymore, and I’m beginning to have my doubts about Alan Greenspan.”
From Sep/Oct 2001

"How's the old prostate, Dad?" — “How’s the old prostate, Dad?”
From Sep/Oct 1999

"My broker says not to sell: I’m still young enough to make up my losses." — “My broker says not to sell; I’m still young enough to make up my losses.”
From Jul/Aug 2001

Cartoons: Golf—A Good Walk Spoiled

They say that “golf is a good walk spoiled,” but we say it’s a good laugh waiting to happen.

“Well, that cuts it to 423.”
July 28, 1956

“YIPPEE! Been playing for three weeks now and
I’d almost given up getting a hole in one.”
November 12, 1960

“I hope you don’t think for one minute
that I enjoy these business trips!”
May/June 2012

“I’ll bet I couldn’t do that again if I tried all day.”
June 11, 1955

“Guess again.”
April 1, 1961

October 22, 1960

“Hey, I said I’d take the dog for a walk.
I didn’t say where.”
May/June 2004

Cartoons: Life’s Little Surprises

“The expected always happens,” said Benjamin Disraeli. Perhaps he wasn’t acquainted with these cartoons!

“Boy, it’s cold outside! Feel my hands!” March 17, 1951 — "Boy, it’s cold outside!
Feel my hands!"

March 17, 1951

“She doesn’t suspect a thing! She thinks I forgot her birthday!” 1948 — "She doesn’t suspect a thing!
She thinks I forgot her birthday!"

1948

“Then she said, ‘Oh, well—one more li’l banana split can’t hurt any.’” November/December 1994 — "Then she said, ‘Oh, well—one more li’l banana split can’t hurt any.’"

November/December 1994

“Sold! ... For $50,000 to the gentleman with the umbrella over his head.” September/October 1994 — "Sold! ... For $50,000 to the gentleman with the umbrella over his head."

September/October 1994

“Uh-oh! It’s Roy Kroger, the guy I dumped for you.” January/February 2002 — "Uh-oh! It’s Roy Kroger, the guy I dumped for you."

January/February 2002

“Oh, Jimmy knows all about the party. It’s his mom who’s getting the surprise.” January/February 1997 — "Oh, Jimmy knows all about the party. It’s his mom who’s getting the surprise."

January/February 1997

Cartoons: The Nutty Neighbors

If your neighbors try your patience, the best you can do is arm yourself with fences, ear plugs, and a good sense of humor.

July 4, 1959

July/August 1995

“I hate to barge into your house like this,
but I heard you opening your refrigerator.”
September/October 1996

“We’re thinking of buying the house next door.
Like to give the neighbors the once-over.
How do they look to you, dear?”
November 25, 1950

“Hey wait a minute… I sold this at my garage sale last year!”
July/August 1996

September/October 2002

Cartoons: Play on Words

Post cartoonists not only draw clever pictures, they enjoy playful puns and laughable language, too.

“All right, where’s the conflagration?”
January/February 1993

“By, golly, you’re right! ‘Cleanliness’
right there east of ‘Godliness’!”
March/April 2003

“I’m making a list of all the things I ought to do before I die.
It’s my oughtobiography.”
May/June 1999

“Counsel, this isn’t exactly what the court’s definition of a ‘sidebar’ is.”
May/June 1997

“Our 40th anniversary is not a millstone! The word is ‘milestone’!”
May/June 2007

Cartoons: Gardening Gaffes

Gardening can be hot, dirty, backbreaking, and…funny?

“Let’s plant it right here!”
July/August 2001

“I know you’re out here, dear.
I heard you using your new rototiller.”
May/June 2000

“He’s doing better this season.
Last year his back gave out before his enthusiasm.”
July/August 1998

“When these things grow up, we’re in real trouble.”
March/April 1994

“I really look forward to Monday morning—it gets me back to work!”
May/June 1999

“Isn’t that where you spilled the fertilizer?”
May/June 2004

Cartoons: Vacation Time

Whether it’s Vegas, camping, or a trip on the open road, vacations are full of hilarious moments. (Trust us: you’ll laugh about it later.)

"Hello, Jim? It’s Carl. I just called to tell you how good it feels to get away from it all." — “Hello, Jim? It’s Carl. I just called to tell you how good it feels to get away from it all!”
Jan/Feb 2004

"It says, ‘Microwave for three minutes on high." — “It says, ‘Microwave for three minutes on high.’”
Mar/Apr 1997

"Look! Burritos!" — “Look! Burritos!”
Jan/Feb 2000

"The good news son, is, you won’t be paying any estate taxes." — “The good news, son, is, you won’t be paying any estate taxes.”
Mar/Apr 2000

"Right about here—there’s a tear in the map." — “Right about here—there’s a tear in the map.”
Mar/Apr 1997

"Could you suggest some place to go where my husband’s cell phone won’t work?" — “Could you suggest some place to go where my husband’s cell phone won’t work?”
Jan/Feb 2005

"Whoever said ‘getting there is half the fun’ never had a connecting flight in Chicago." — “Whoever said ‘getting there is half the fun’ never had a connecting flight in Chicago.”
Jan/Feb 2006

Before we complained about everyone staring at their phones, we complained about everyone staring at the idiot box. Our talented cartoonists capture some of our favorite moments of small screen stupor.

“The following movie is rated ‘R-S’ for “Really Stupid”. Nov/Dec 2011 — “The following movie is rated ‘R-S’ for “Really Stupid.”
Nov/Dec 2011

“Where does this go? May/June 2009 — “Where does this go?”
May/June 2009

“You’ve been watching too many of those CSI shows.” Jan/Feb 2011 — “You’ve been watching too many of those CSI shows.”
Jan/Feb 2011

“Well, that’s another half hour we can’t get back.” Sept/Oct 2000 — “Well, that’s another half hour we can’t get back.”
Sept/Oct 2000

“The following program contains ideas of an original nature and requires thinking. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.” Sept/Oct 2000 — “The following program contains ideas of an original nature and requires thinking. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.”
Sept/Oct 2000

“Feeling tired, listless and thoroughly worn out? Why not switch me off and go to bed?” Jul/Aug 2005 — “Feeling tired, listless and thoroughly worn out? Why not switch me off and go to bed?”
Jul/Aug 2005

Cartoons: Not-So-Great Dates

We may wish to forget the awkward evenings of our lives, but you just know Post cartoonists won’t let us. They tell tales of dates that didn’t quite work out as planned.

“I’m not boring you with all this talk about myself, am I?”
May/Jun 1995

“So! You used to work at the Texaco down the street?”
“Worked at, robbed, what’s the difference…”
Nov/Dec 2000

“Are you trying to tell me that you want to postpone the wedding?”
From Jan/Feb 1999

“Hi, this is Martha from OnStar, and Doug, you are an insensitive pig!”
From Jan/Feb 2001

“You know, this evening would be a lot more romantic if you’d quit screaming, ‘We’re going to die! We’re going to die!'”
From Jan/Feb 1995

“Oh sure, I cook at home all the time—want more ketchup packets?”
From Jan/Feb 1995

“Judy, the ‘Saturday Evening Pest’ is here.”
From Jan/Feb 1995

Cartoons: Comical Clergy

These Sunday scenarios were found in the pages of The Saturday Evening Post from 1941 to 2008.

“Well, that cuts it to 423.” July 28, 1956

“YIPPEE! Been playing for three weeks now and I’d almost given up getting a hole in one.” November 12, 1960

“I hope you don’t think for one minute that I enjoy these business trips!” May/June 2012

“I’ll bet I couldn’t do that again if I tried all day.” June 11, 1955

“Guess again.” April 1, 1961

October 22, 1960

“Hey, I said I’d take the dog for a walk. I didn’t say where.” May/June 2004

"Boy, it’s cold outside! Feel my hands!"

"She doesn’t suspect a thing!She thinks I forgot her birthday!"

"Then she said, ‘Oh, well—one more li’l banana split can’t hurt any.’"

"Sold! ... For $50,000 to the gentleman with the umbrella over his head."

"Uh-oh! It’s Roy Kroger, the guy I dumped for you."

"Oh, Jimmy knows all about the party. It’s his mom who’s getting the surprise."

July 4, 1959

July/August 1995

“I hate to barge into your house like this, but I heard you opening your refrigerator.” September/October 1996

“We’re thinking of buying the house next door. Like to give the neighbors the once-over. How do they look to you, dear?” November 25, 1950

“Hey wait a minute… I sold this at my garage sale last year!” July/August 1996

September/October 2002

“All right, where’s the conflagration?” January/February 1993

“By, golly, you’re right! ‘Cleanliness’ right there east of ‘Godliness’!” March/April 2003

“I’m making a list of all the things I ought to do before I die. It’s my oughtobiography.” May/June 1999

“Counsel, this isn’t exactly what the court’s definition of a ‘sidebar’ is.” May/June 1997

“Our 40th anniversary is not a millstone! The word is ‘milestone’!” May/June 2007

“Let’s plant it right here!” July/August 2001

“I know you’re out here, dear. I heard you using your new rototiller.” May/June 2000

“He’s doing better this season. Last year his back gave out before his enthusiasm.” July/August 1998

“When these things grow up, we’re in real trouble.” March/April 1994

“I really look forward to Monday morning—it gets me back to work!” May/June 1999

“Isn’t that where you spilled the fertilizer?” May/June 2004

“I’m not boring you with all this talk about myself, am I?” May/Jun 1995

“So! You used to work at the Texaco down the street?” “Worked at, robbed, what’s the difference…” Nov/Dec 2000

“Are you trying to tell me that you want to postpone the wedding?” From Jan/Feb 1999

“Hi, this is Martha from OnStar, and Doug, you are an insensitive pig!” From Jan/Feb 2001

“You know, this evening would be a lot more romantic if you’d quit screaming, ‘We’re going to die! We’re going to die!'” From Jan/Feb 1995

“Oh sure, I cook at home all the time—want more ketchup packets?” From Jan/Feb 1995

“Judy, the ‘Saturday Evening Pest’ is here.” From Jan/Feb 1995

“Wonderful Sermon. Thanks for not mentioning me by name.” May/Jun 2001

“Odd how old, forgotten words spring to mind, isn’t it?” December 27, 1941

“Oh, oh! It looks like he’s going to take another unpopular stand.” May/Jun 2001

“The correct response is ‘I do’–not ‘it’s worth a try’.” Jan/Feb 2008

“Harold was a man who brought home the bacon and, against doctor’s orders, kept eating it.” Mar/Apr 1997

“The pay isn’t so great, but I can’t say enough good things about the boss.” Jul/Aug 1994

“The music was okay, but I thought the commercial was too long.” Jul/Aug 1994

Mar/Apr 1995

September 8, 1987

November 12, 1960

“It’s been like this ever since she learned to work the can opener.” Sept/Oct 1998

“Difficult, Yes, but not impossible” Sept/Oct 1997

“Honey… the bird feeder is out of seed again!” May/June 2004

Mar/Apr 1996

“Well, that cuts it to 423.”
July 28, 1956

“YIPPEE! Been playing for three weeks now and
I’d almost given up getting a hole in one.”
November 12, 1960

“I hope you don’t think for one minute
that I enjoy these business trips!”
May/June 2012

“I’ll bet I couldn’t do that again if I tried all day.”
June 11, 1955

“Guess again.”
April 1, 1961

“Hey, I said I’d take the dog for a walk.
I didn’t say where.”
May/June 2004

"Boy, it’s cold outside!
Feel my hands!"

"She doesn’t suspect a thing!
She thinks I forgot her birthday!"

“I hate to barge into your house like this,
but I heard you opening your refrigerator.”
September/October 1996

“We’re thinking of buying the house next door.
Like to give the neighbors the once-over.
How do they look to you, dear?”
November 25, 1950

“Hey wait a minute… I sold this at my garage sale last year!”
July/August 1996

“All right, where’s the conflagration?”
January/February 1993

“By, golly, you’re right! ‘Cleanliness’
right there east of ‘Godliness’!”
March/April 2003

“I’m making a list of all the things I ought to do before I die.
It’s my oughtobiography.”
May/June 1999

“Counsel, this isn’t exactly what the court’s definition of a ‘sidebar’ is.”
May/June 1997

“Our 40th anniversary is not a millstone! The word is ‘milestone’!”
May/June 2007

“Let’s plant it right here!”
July/August 2001

“I know you’re out here, dear.
I heard you using your new rototiller.”
May/June 2000

“He’s doing better this season.
Last year his back gave out before his enthusiasm.”
July/August 1998

“When these things grow up, we’re in real trouble.”
March/April 1994

“I really look forward to Monday morning—it gets me back to work!”
May/June 1999

“Isn’t that where you spilled the fertilizer?”
May/June 2004

“I’m not boring you with all this talk about myself, am I?”
May/Jun 1995

“So! You used to work at the Texaco down the street?”
“Worked at, robbed, what’s the difference…”
Nov/Dec 2000

“Are you trying to tell me that you want to postpone the wedding?”
From Jan/Feb 1999

“Hi, this is Martha from OnStar, and Doug, you are an insensitive pig!”
From Jan/Feb 2001

“You know, this evening would be a lot more romantic if you’d quit screaming, ‘We’re going to die! We’re going to die!'”
From Jan/Feb 1995

“Oh sure, I cook at home all the time—want more ketchup packets?”
From Jan/Feb 1995

“Judy, the ‘Saturday Evening Pest’ is here.”
From Jan/Feb 1995

“Wonderful Sermon. Thanks for not mentioning me by name.”
May/Jun 2001

“Odd how old, forgotten words spring to mind, isn’t it?”
December 27, 1941

“Oh, oh! It looks like he’s going to take another unpopular stand.”
May/Jun 2001

“The correct response is ‘I do’–not ‘it’s worth a try’.”
Jan/Feb 2008

“Harold was a man who brought home the bacon and, against doctor’s orders, kept eating it.”
Mar/Apr 1997

“The pay isn’t so great, but I can’t say enough good things about the boss.”
Jul/Aug 1994

“The music was okay, but I thought the commercial was too long.”
Jul/Aug 1994

“It’s been like this ever since
she learned to work the can opener.”
Sept/Oct 1998

“Difficult, Yes, but not impossible”
Sept/Oct 1997

“Honey… the bird feeder is out of seed again!”
May/June 2004