I was reading Jerry's (Tycho's) writeup at Penny Arcade yesterday (4/1) and was mildly shocked to see that Mike (Gabe) hates political cartoons. [more info] Now, if you've ever really paid attention to my post comic commentary, you already know that I see myself as somewhat of a gaming political cartoonist. I don't use a lot of symbolism or visual metaphors but I use my comics to poke at the very industry that supports me. And, early in my college career I considered giving political cartooning a go. I even went so far as to produce some political cartoons for the college newspaper.

Now, I don't believe Mike actually hates me. I doubt he even considers GU to be relative to the political cartooning genre. And, I can't really say I disagree with the sentiment. Most political cartoons I see these days make my eyes roll as I tip toe through the obvious bias and try desperately to wrap my brain around exactly where the cartoonist is coming from.

I can't remember the names of the political cartoonists I grew up reading, and maybe time has clouded my memory, but I don't remember them being as ridiculous as the ones these days. At least they didn't stir up bile and contempt. **shrugs**

In the end I nod appreciatively at Honoré Daumier's Gargantua and hope Gabe realizes we're not all bad.

Did he explain why he hates political cartoons?

Well Jerry kind of explains on his behalf. Click the more info link up ther for the specifics and the associated comic.

Remotly related - Intend on attending PAX this year Woody? Either in a business or recreational capacity?

Nope. It feels kind of weird to attend an event held by my peers. If I were ever directly invited* I would probably go though.






* I don't mean "invited" as in "invited as a paid guest". I just mean plain ol' "you should come out man" kind of invited.