Bearman Cartoon: Shrinking Newspapers

Posted in BearToons with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on July 10, 2009 by bearmancartoons

Editorial Cartoonists continue to mourn when another newspaper cuts its editorial cartoonist.  However, the rest of the newsroom is not immune to layoffs.  It was announced this week that the Cincinnati Enquirer is cutting over 100 jobs while Gannet is cutting 1400 nationwide (see here). 

What makes it even stranger is that I didn’t see this story at the Cincinnati Beacon until after I drew the latest editorial cartoon.  It seems in order to save space (or try to appear more national) The Cincinnati Enquirer masthead is now simply “The Enquirer”.  More reason to save space when converting to this format:

 7 7 09 Bearman Cartoon Enquirer copy

 
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Dexter T-shirt

Posted in Cool Stuff with tags , , , , , , , , , , on July 8, 2009 by bearmancartoons

So I finally posted a new t-shirt design after about 6 months to Wacksack.com.   One of my favorite shows is Dexter on Showtime.  Cafepress put out a call for shopkeepers to create designs promoting the series return on September 27.

For those unfamiliar, Dexter stars Michael C. Hall (previously on Six Feet Under on HBO).  He plays a forensic expert for the Miami police but he is also a serial killer.  The twist is that he only will kill those who are more evil than he is. The new season has John Lithgow coming in as another serial killer.  Can’t wait.

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Bearman Cartoon: PAYing Respects

Posted in BearToons with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on July 7, 2009 by bearmancartoons

As the masses gather at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay their final respects to Michael Jackson, I couldn’t help but think about what typically happens there. While I know there are going to be those outside trying to cash in on the MJ lovers, I wondered if inside the Staples Center it would be business as usual with concession stands open and them selling official programs. Sad state of affairs if so.

This was the background of the latest editorial cartoon.

7 7 09 Bearman Cartoon Michael Jackson Staple copy

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Spud Comics – Because Larson Retired

Posted in News with tags , , , on July 6, 2009 by bearmancartoons

I have always been a fan of single panel gag cartoons.  Don’t know if Gary Larson’s The Far Side was the first but he certainly set the bar high.  Many times those who have picked up the Larson torch have left something to be desired.  Well a few months ago I ran across someone who is on top of his game, Lonnie Easterling of Spud Comics.

Lonnie recently shared with his readers that he was laid off from his day job.  Yes, he managed to do 5 toons a week and hold down a full time job.  I am lucky to put out one new cartoon a week.  Lonnie is looking to take Spud to the next level and the more followers he gets the better he will do.  If you are inclined, buy a t-shirt or tip him so he can drown his sorrows in a glass of beer.

So take time and head over to Spud Comics and comment on his stuff or Follow Spud Comics on Twitter.  Make sure to tell him I sent you…been trying to shame him into adding me to his blog roll for months..ha ha j/k.

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So it Rained on Your Fireworks Display

Posted in Cool Stuff on July 5, 2009 by bearmancartoons

For most U.S. municipalities, July 4th marked many a fireworks display. But for those of us in the Midwest 9 times out of 10 they get rained out.

It looks like Sega Toys is going to release a product on August 1 called the Uchiage Hanabi that allows you to enjoy your very own fireworks display in the safety and comfort of your own home. Should be under $200 but no word on if it will be also released in the US.

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