Doonesbury
Satirical comic strip
Doonesbury is a long-running American comic strip by Garry Trudeau, known for its satirical commentary on politics and social issues.
First appearing in 1970, it became one of the first strips to regularly tackle current events and political figures by name.
The title comes from the main character's surname.
References to Doonesbury often signal liberal-leaning political humor: It reads like something out of Doonesbury.
Elite American letters award
- YaleIvy League institution
- cartoonistArtist creating comic illustrations
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
- political commentaryOpinion on governmental affairs
satirist · daily strip · Sunday strip · graphic storytelling · character development · longevity · controversy · relevance
Serialized newspaper cartoon panels
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
- funniesNewspaper cartoon section
ink · syndication · daily · Sunday · captions · artwork · frames · deadline
37th U.S. president
- Watergate1970s political crisis
- ReaganAmerican presidential surname
- BushAmerican political surname
- TrumpAmerican political surname
White House · Congress · elections · campaigns · Washington · scandal · corruption · policy
Satirical imitation
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- political humorComedy targeting governance
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
mockery · wit · social commentary · sarcasm · topical · editorial · biting · subversive
High-ranking noble title
- ensemble castMultiple principal performers equally
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
- agingGrowing older over time
Pulitzer Prize
Elite American letters award
- YaleIvy League institution
- cartoonistArtist creating comic illustrations
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
political commentary · satirist · daily strip · Sunday strip · graphic storytelling · character development · longevity · controversy · relevance · cultural impact
comic strip
Serialized newspaper cartoon panels
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
funnies · ink · syndication · daily · Sunday · captions · artwork · frames · deadline · layout
Nixon
37th U.S. president
Trump · White House · Congress · elections · campaigns · Washington · scandal · corruption · policy · partisanship
parody
Satirical imitation
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- political humorComedy targeting governance
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
caricature · mockery · wit · social commentary · sarcasm · topical · editorial · biting · subversive · pointed
Duke
High-ranking noble title
- ensemble castMultiple principal performers equally
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
aging · continuity · dialogue · personality
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