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elleng

(139,203 posts) Tue Jan 21, 2025, 07:28 PM Jan 21

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Jules Feiffer, cartoonist of acerbic wit and satire, dies at 95

The Pulitzer-winning writer found his voice in comics that provided a sardonic and sarcastic takedown of authority and conventional wisdom. He was also a playwright and screenwriter.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/01/21/jules-feiffer-cartoonist-humorist-pulitzer-dead/

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Jules Feiffer, cartoonist of acerbic wit and satire, dies at 95 (Original Post) elleng Jan 21 OP

Grew up with his cartoons on the editorial page. Loved his work. Was sad to hear of his death, allegorical oracle Jan 21 #1

... 2naSalit Jan 21 #2

Brilliant mind...... MyOwnPeace Jan 22 #3

allegorical oracle

(4,632 posts)

1. Grew up with his cartoons on the editorial page. Loved his work. Was sad to hear of his death,

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Tue Jan 21, 2025, 07:53 PM

Jan 21

but he got us thru 'Nam and plenty of other "deep muddies."

2naSalit

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2. ...

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Tue Jan 21, 2025, 07:58 PM

Jan 21

MyOwnPeace

(17,294 posts)

3. Brilliant mind......

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 02:33 PM

Jan 22

fantastic 'communicator' - loved his 'simplistic' cartoon style that was LOADED with brilliant insight.

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