Small World Comics

Watch Out for the Crazies

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Economy Is Better Now, Right?

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Tanning Tax

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Here’s the inspiration behind this week’s cartoon: Get tan today: 10% tax on its way

http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/29/news/economy/tanning_tax/index.htm

Alabama Politics: Bradley Byrne and the AEA

Tom Briscoe — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:22:52 +0000

For readers in Alabama, I have an editorial cartoon on Bradley Byrne and the Alabama Education Association in today’s Birmingham News. Byrne has been the target of attack ads with all-too-thick Southern accents sponsored by the “True Republican PAC” which is known to be backed by the AEA.

The Creativity Crisis

Tom Briscoe — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:06:55 +0000

Creativity scores are going down in the United States. From Newsweek:

It’s too early to determine conclusively why U.S. creativity scores are declining. One likely culprit is the number of hours kids now spend in front of the TV and playing videogames rather than engaging in creative activities. Another is the lack of creativity development in our schools. In effect, it’s left to the luck of the draw who becomes creative: there’s no concerted effort to nurture the creativity of all children.

TV and video games are the too easy scapegoat. Thankfully, the article inspects the role of education. That’s where I see lack of creativity being rewarded. At least with video games, you’re exploring and doing on-the-fly problem solving. Don’t believe me? Try playing through Super Mario Galaxy or figure out how to win at Pokemon.

Just One of Billions

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

What Makes U.S. Great – 4th of July Edition

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

This is the latest in a series of patriotic cartoons.

Read This Cartoon: Bad Dog

Tom Briscoe — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:14:47 +0000

GoComics.com carries an array of up-and-coming cartoonists under their “Comics Sherpa” feature. Among the comics there, you can find some real diamonds. Bad Dog by Stephen Francis & Rico Schacherl is one of those diamonds. Put it on your reading list!

Tim James and the Alabama Governor Race Recount

Tom Briscoe — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:42:34 +0000

For readers in Alabama, I have an editorial cartoon on Tim James and the Alabama Governor’s Race appearing in today’s Birmingham News. Outside of Alabama, many of you may have heard of Mr. James (in)famous TV commercial promising driver’s license exams in English only.

Oddly, the original TV spots appear to now be missing from the Tim James campaign web site.

The original Tim James “We speak English” ad is still available (as of this moment) on FunnyOrDie.com. (See video below.)

Speak English – watch more funny videos

Obama’s Katrina?

Tom Briscoe — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000