So, I was thinking of starting a new Religion thread (just kidding!) when, suddenly, it came to mind that, given one of the great unifiers of people is humor, that I'd like to know what you guys like in terms of those archaic little drawings and text on paper print were. Which of these classic comics made you laugh the most (note: I primarily chose comics from the Eighties running through the Nineties, I obviously couldn't include everything)?
-Dilbert: The chronicles of one man's struggle against the immense ineptitude and inhumanity of the corporate realm, and the world in general, in particular his boss and co-workers.
-The Boondocks: A politically incorrect critique of American politics and culture through the eyes of three black characters in a white suburbia: Socialist radical Black Panther-esque Huey, pop culture/rap-enamored Riley, and their traditional Southern grandfather.
-Calvin & Hobbes: The childhood fantasy (or is it?) of Calvin and his "imaginary" tiger, often delving into philosophical humor and nostalgic insights into the thoughts and musings of a six-year-old, and the lack of understanding from those around him.
-The Far Side: A Pythonesque venture into a universe of wolves at a sheep-dunking party, of dogs surviving the nuclear apocalypse, and of doctors performing surgery on a cow with thoughts of steak; absurdity is the norm here.
-Doonesbury: A droll critique of American politics from the perspectives of a slew of characters, and traveling as far as Afganistan to spoof the nature of politics and war.
-Bloom County: One of the first real political strips, a group of animals, kids, and a lazy, unbecoming lawyer spoof the politics and pop culture of the eighties in a small town populated by further eccentrics.
-Peanuts: A classic exploration of elementary kids in a condensed, vague setting, hitting upon the bittersweetness of childhood and the pitiable personality that is Charlie Brown.
Vote away!
-Dilbert: The chronicles of one man's struggle against the immense ineptitude and inhumanity of the corporate realm, and the world in general, in particular his boss and co-workers.
-The Boondocks: A politically incorrect critique of American politics and culture through the eyes of three black characters in a white suburbia: Socialist radical Black Panther-esque Huey, pop culture/rap-enamored Riley, and their traditional Southern grandfather.
-Calvin & Hobbes: The childhood fantasy (or is it?) of Calvin and his "imaginary" tiger, often delving into philosophical humor and nostalgic insights into the thoughts and musings of a six-year-old, and the lack of understanding from those around him.
-The Far Side: A Pythonesque venture into a universe of wolves at a sheep-dunking party, of dogs surviving the nuclear apocalypse, and of doctors performing surgery on a cow with thoughts of steak; absurdity is the norm here.
-Doonesbury: A droll critique of American politics from the perspectives of a slew of characters, and traveling as far as Afganistan to spoof the nature of politics and war.
-Bloom County: One of the first real political strips, a group of animals, kids, and a lazy, unbecoming lawyer spoof the politics and pop culture of the eighties in a small town populated by further eccentrics.
-Peanuts: A classic exploration of elementary kids in a condensed, vague setting, hitting upon the bittersweetness of childhood and the pitiable personality that is Charlie Brown.
Vote away!
