"One question about a joke is, how well is the strangeness of the situation resolved? At 'The New Yorker', we retain a lot of incongruity, tapping the playful part of the mind - Monty Python-type stuff. We also try to use humor as a vehicle for communicating ideas. Not editorial comment, but observation."
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Robert Mankoff, born on September 1, 1938, is a celebrated American cartoonist, best known for his long tenure as the cartoon editor for The New Yorker from 1997 to 2018. His sharp wit and keen observational humor not only shaped the magazine's iconic visual identity but also transformed the landscape of editorial cartoons. Mankoff’s work reflects a deep understanding of human nature, and his ability to distill complex emotions into simple, relatable illustrations has left an indelible mark on American humor.
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"I'm pretty adept with computers and Photoshop for my blog, and I found my style with a conversational voice and an image-ready column."
Robert Mankoff