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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: 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.

“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

Cartoons: The Office

The cure for a hard day at work? Laughing about it, of course.

Cubicle — “Ms. Martin, I’ve been meaning to have a little chat with you about your cubicle addition.”

Say I Resign — “…and all those opposed to my idea signify by saying ‘I resign.’”

Good News Bad News — “The good news, Harcourt, is that I don’t know what I’d do without you around here—the bad news is that I’m about to find out.”

Work for Competition — “We’ll add extra to your severance package if you promise to go work for our competition.”

“How long have you been working here, Gilbert?” “Since I heard you coming down the hall!”

This is hell — “So this is hell? It looks just like my old office.”

Employee Morale — “You put me in charge of employee morale. If you take away everyone’s million-dollar bonus, it’s going to undo everything I’ve accomplished!”

Cartoons: Favorite Dogs

These dogs never miss a trick—at least according to our Post cartoonists.

Dog under Glass table — “I Can See You!”
May/Jun 2003

Babysitter feeding....baby? from May/June 2003 — “Babysitter Feeding… Baby?”
May/Jun 2003

"What, no pipe and slippers?" "You’re retired. I’m retired.&quot from May/June 2003 — May/Jun 2003

"You know, it’s about time you who’s boss around here!" "Your wife?" from Jan/Feb 2000 — Jan/Feb 2000

"Would you please tell us which room Mr. Markus is in?" from Jan/Feb 2004 — “Would you please tell us which room Mr. Markus is in?”
Jan/Feb 2004

"Like me? Are you kidding? They collect my poop!" from Sept/Oct 2005 — “Like me? Are you kidding? They collect my poop!”
Sep/Oct 2005

"Looks like old Ned finally caught one of those cars he’s been chasing." from Jan/Feb 1999 — “Looks like old Ned finally caught one of those cars he’s been chasing.”
Jan/Feb 1999

"You have just one more wish. Are you sure you want another belly-rub?" from Sept/Oct 2005 — “You have just one more wish. Are you sure you want another belly-rub?”
Sep/Oct 2005

Cartoons: The Spirited Soldiers of World War II

In the 1940s, The Saturday Evening Post did its best to cheer people up amidst the grim reports from the war. These cartoons gave readers a brief respite from their worries.

Cartoons: Springtime Stir

With spring’s arrival comes fun (and funny!) outdoor activities!

Cartoons: Favorite Cats

Holy cats! Check out some of our best cat cartoons.

BallofYarn — “Just throw her a ball of yarn and she’s busy for hours.”
Nov/Dec 2001

Can'tComeOut — “No! She can’t come out to play again.”
Jul/Aug 2002

GoodforBloodPres — “I bought Harvey a cat because having a pet will be good for his blood pressure.”
Sep/Oct 2005

sneaky_cat — “We’ll have to make sure that sneaky cat doesn’t get this batch of fish.”
July/Aug 2004

Cartoons: Our Favorite Critters

We have decades of unique critter cartoons from The Saturday Evening Post going back to 1957. Here is just a sampling!

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

Cartoons: Comical Cave Dwellers

Cartoonists have been creating caveman jokes since….well, since the dawn of man! Take some time out of your modern woes to enjoy these prehistoric put-ons.

“Some of you kids get out there and
help your mother with the groceries.”
July/August 1987

“One invented the wheel, the other the toll.”
January/February 2000

“Whatever it is you’re making, Dad, may I use it tonight?”
September/October 2009

“He handles all our shredding.”
November/December 2008

“Don’t do it. I killed one two years ago,
and I’ve been eating the leftovers ever since.”
March/April 1999

“How can you flunk history? It’s only one page.”
March/April 2011

“I’m looking for someone who’s . . . well, more evolved.”
September/October 2003

Cartoons: Life’s Little Irritants

Telemarketers, road construction, commercials—our talented cartoonists know all about life’s little irritants.

Construction from March/Apr 1998 — Mar/Apr 1998

Byte Me, from Jul/Aug 2002 — “Somebody’s having a bad day.”
From Jul/Aug 2002

from Jan/Feb 2007 — “I got this feeling I know who’s gonna be the employee of the month.”
Jan/Feb 2007

from Jul/Aug 2002 — “Of course I want to buy stocks from a complete stranger who interrupted my dinner.”
From Jul/Aug 2002

from Sept/Oct 2002 — “I remember the good old days when all of the embarrassing TV commercials were about women.”
Sept/Oct 2002

from Sept/Oct 2010 — “He’s clean … but do you think we should tell him about the enlarged prostate?”
Sept/Oct 2010

from Mar/Apr 1998 — “It’s your turn to pick up the phone and say, ‘All our operators are busy: please stand by.’”
Mar/Apr 1998

“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

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