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Cartoons: Employee Appreciation

The first Friday of every March is Employee Appreciation Day. The Post would like to show its love for all employees out there today! Here are some cartoons featuring employees in odd situations.

Cartoons: Obviously Oblivious

Cluelessness is as American a tradition as apple pie. Here are some of our favorite cartoons of the truly oblivious.

Love and Marriage: A Cartoon Gallery

When it comes to love, marriage, and valentines, sometimes it’s best to have a sense of humor!

Cartoons: Just Doing Their Jobs

Who doesn’t love a little work humor every now and then? Here, we give you a glimpse into some on- the-job hijinks from 1945.

“Ed hasn’t been too easy to live with since he was called for jury duty.”
June 30, 1945
Bill King

Cartoons: Comical Criminals

We went all the way back to 1945 to find these cartoons of bad guys being really bad at their jobs. We hope you enjoy their criminal mischief as much as we do!

Burglar shining his flashlight up a staircase and calling out to people upstairs — “Anybody home?”
July 28, 1945
Angelo

Burglar shining his flashlight at a sleeping homeowner's face. — “I’m lost — can you direct me to the parlor?”
August 18, 1945
Frank Beaven

A prison inmate helps his partner out a cell's window while a guard looks on. — “We were just talking about you.”
June 16, 1945
Chon Day

Two prisoners argue with eachother in a hole inside the warden's office. — “You and your sense of direction!”
July 14, 1945
Salo

A cop finds a burglar inside a closet. — “I found a clue.”
July 14, 1945
Gene Carr

Cartoons: Overheard at the Bar

We would never suggest our talented cartoonists spend a lot of time at bars, but they seem to overhear a lot of watering hole conversations.

“Your wife thinks you’re a jerk? I thought you said she didn’t understand you.”
Mar/Apr 1997

“My wife has no sense of humor.”
“That’s hard to believe.”
March/April 2009

“I’ve finally developed a lifestyle and now my doctor says I have to change it.”
September/Octember 1998

“I’m looking for marriage, two kids, and a nice house in the suburbs. Hi, what’s your name?”
September/October 1999

“Gosh, I remember when happy hour was
something other than a good bowel movement!”
March/April 1997

“I dunno, George. There has to be more to life than
watching my wife cook, iron, vacuum, wash clothes,
clean the house, take care of the kids and do yard work.”
July/August 1994

“Nice going! You’ve solved all their problems,
and now we’ve lost all our clientele.”
January/February 1982

Cartoons: Weighty Issues

“Yes, there is muscle memory. My muscles remember that they don’t want to come here again.”

November/December 2012

“Does the ‘Lite Fare’ come with onion rings?”

March/April 2000

“The test results show you have what’s known as ‘the furniture disease.’ Your chest has slipped into your drawers”

January/February 1986

“I’m tapering off gradually.”

September 1959

“Truthfully, dear, do I need to drop half a ton?”

January/February 1995

“Uh-oh … all winter, I thought it was the coat!”

March/April 1998

Cartoons: Winter Fun

The weather outside may be frightful, but these cartoons are delightful.

“That was close.”
January 1, 1955

“The Internet is down.”
November/December 2011

“It didn’t fall over—it’s a snow wino.”
January/February 1980

“Sure the weather is changing—when I was a kid,
we used to have snow up to here on me.”
March/April 2000

“At times like this I really envy the cat and her litter box.”
November/December 2011

“Are you coming or going?”
December 24,1960

Cartoons: Exercise Your Funny Bone

Our cartoonists take exercise and diet very seriously—as comic fodder, of course!

from Jul/Aug 1996 - — “How far from home are you, so I’ll know when to start dinner?”
Jul/Aug 1996

from Jan/Feb 1998 – "He can’t talk now. He’s using his exercise equipment." — “He can’t talk now. He’s using his exercise equipment.”
Jan/Feb 1998

from July/Aug 2004 – "We don’t need much…just enough strength to open the packaging that stuff comes in today." — “We don’t need much…just enough strength to open the packaging that stuff comes in today.”
Jul/Aug 2004

from July/Aug 2005 – "I'm sorry, I thought I wanted a double cheeseburger with fries, but I've just been informed I really feel like a garden salad." — “I’m sorry, I thought I wanted a double cheeseburger with fries, but I’ve just been informed I really feel like a garden salad.”
Jul/Aug 2005

from Sept/Oct 2008 – "I'm going to order a broiled, skinless chicken breast, but I want you to bring me lasagna and garlic bread by mistake." — “I’m going to order a broiled, skinless chicken breast, but I want you to bring me lasagna and garlic bread by mistake.”
Sep/Oct 2008

from Jul/Aug 2000 – "The doctor said I should get interested in an exercise program!" — “The doctor said I should get interested in an exercise program!”
Jul/Aug 2000

from Mar/Apr 2001 – "Ten pounds isn’t bad. On my last diet I put on 12." — “Ten pounds isn’t bad. On my last diet I put on 12.”
Mar/Apr 2001

Most Popular Cartoon Galleries of 2017

We all need a good laugh once in a while, and these cartoon galleries don’t disappoint! Here are our top ten most visited cartoon galleries in 2017.

Law and Order

Getting pulled over or landing in court is usually no laughing matter, but these cartoonists find the comical in cops and courtrooms.

We’ve Got Company

Our Post cartoonists know that being the perfect host isn’t always easy.

Just What the Doctor Ordered

A cartoon a day just might keep the doctor away!

Snow Woes

The snow definitely looks pretty, but when it leads to hours of shoveling or a terrible tumble, it’s not so lovely anymore. These cartoons laugh at the indignities of winter.

Animal Antics

Penguins converse on an iceberg — “He wants a sand pile!”
Ed Nofziger
December 21, 1940

These animal cartoons are so doggone funny, you won’t be able to bear it — in fact, you’ll go ape!

Heaven Help Us!

You’ll love these scenes from the Pearly Gates.

Cartoons from 1925

Much has changed since 1925, but has our sense of humor? Take a look at these cartoons from 1925, and you be the judge.

A Dog’s Life

A friendly dog has her legs on a woman's lap — “Just tell him you don’t care for dead squirrels, Mrs. Goulard.”
Linda Walter
December 18, 1943

These doggone funny cartoons will have you rolling over and begging for more!

Digital Daffiness

Whether you love your smartphone or loathe it, you’ll find something to make you chuckle in these cartoons of digital wit.

Comical Commutes

Whether by car, train or bus, these commuters might take issue with the sentiment, “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.”

Cartoons: We Wish You a Funny Christmas!

Thank goodness the shopping is nearly done! Time to have some holiday fun!

“Hmmm, define ‘good’.” from November/December 2006 — “Hmmm, define ‘good’.”
November/December 2006

“See, Dear? Told you I’d make it fit!” from November/December 2005 — “See, Dear? Told you I’d make it fit!”
November/December 2005

“I don’t care if it is Christmas! I feel like stirring!” from November/December 2011 — “I don’t care if it is Christmas! I feel like stirring!”
November/December 2011

“I never did thank you for mailing all those Christmas packages.” from November/December 2003 — “I never did thank you for mailing all those Christmas packages.”
November/December 2003

from December 24, 1960 — December 24, 1960

“Finally, peace on earth—all the batteries wore out.”
January/February 1998

Cartoons: Have a Merrier Christmas

We wish you a Merr(ier) Christmas!

“Your wife thinks you’re a jerk? I thought you said she didn’t understand you.” Mar/Apr 1997

“My wife has no sense of humor.” “That’s hard to believe.” March/April 2009

“I’ve finally developed a lifestyle and now my doctor says I have to change it.” September/Octember 1998

“I’m looking for marriage, two kids, and a nice house in the suburbs. Hi, what’s your name?” September/October 1999

“Gosh, I remember when happy hour was something other than a good bowel movement!” March/April 1997

“I dunno, George. There has to be more to life than watching my wife cook, iron, vacuum, wash clothes, clean the house, take care of the kids and do yard work.” July/August 1994

“Nice going! You’ve solved all their problems, and now we’ve lost all our clientele.” January/February 1982

“Yes, there is muscle memory. My muscles remember that they don’t want to come here again.”

“Does the ‘Lite Fare’ come with onion rings?”

“The test results show you have what’s known as ‘the furniture disease.’ Your chest has slipped into your drawers”

“I’m tapering off gradually.”

“Truthfully, dear, do I need to drop half a ton?”

“Uh-oh … all winter, I thought it was the coat!”

“That was close.” January 1, 1955

“The Internet is down.” November/December 2011

“It didn’t fall over—it’s a snow wino.” January/February 1980

“Sure the weather is changing—when I was a kid, we used to have snow up to here on me.” March/April 2000

“At times like this I really envy the cat and her litter box.” November/December 2011

“Are you coming or going?” December 24,1960

“Whoa!”

“Wait till the last minute, he says; they’ve got millions of trees left then and you’ll get one for practically nothing.”

“—And then Santa comes into the room. He always smells of moth balls.”

“Is she for me, mommy, or am I for her?”

“Well, what have we here—‘To Elmer from Elmer.’”

“She found the Santa Claus suit in my closet. Now she thinks we’re having an affair.”