Double Vision: Irish voters should be ashamed of themselves – democracy is not a TV game show!
The only surprising thing about all these budget protests is that everyone’s acting surprised…
Double Vision: Don’t tell me you’re tired unless you’ve run around the world!
I’m tired. I’m so tired that when I blink my eyes stay down and before you can say ‘ga ga’ I’m off with the faeries…
Who Watches the (little details in) Watchmen?
I just saw the new hardcover edition of Watchmen on Forbidden Planet and commented that I didn’t think much of the artwork: the expression on Sally’s Laurie’s face, nippleless Jon, assymetrical Rorschach and Veidt with a mullet. Then I looked again and noticed something: WHERE’S THE COMEDIAN’S SMILEY BADGE??? It’s only the most important motif … Read more
Congratulations President Obama
I don’t think I’ll actually breathe that sigh of relief until the murderous scumbag currently in the White House is gone but I’m delighted Barack Obama has won. He’s not Jesus folks, but he’s one of the best orators in recent times, and seems to be inspiring a new start for Americans, their self-perception, and … Read more
Another one from Tourcoing
This is another one from my Tourcoing trip. They’re very patient with their caricature artists, the French. What seemed to come across during the weekend is the notion that press cartoonists don’t just make with the funnies, but we’re actually bastions of the freedom of speech, and the atmosphere of respect and admiration was tangible. … Read more
Caricature of me for once!
Me by Frank Boyle. Frank Boyle by me. These are from my trip to Tourcoing.