Cartoons
Capitalism
‘There are times I regret we ever embraced capitalism.’
Sober
‘That’s Jack, that’s Gracie, that’s er ... damn, it’s so hard to remember their names when you’re sober.’
Cryer
‘And now over to the news from your area.’
Teddy
‘OK, chaps, once we’re out of the tunnel we’ll use these wildlife costumes to blend into the surrounding countryside.’
Ambulance
‘Certainly madam – and would you like the ambulance in medium, large or extra large?’
Satire
How satire works, No. 96: When government advisers watch The Thick of It
Buddha
‘I think I preferred it when Ernest had low self-esteem.’
Lamp Post
You call it “Leaning on a lamp post”. I call it loitering with intent.’
Frescoes
‘We were painting frescoes in your area and wondered if…’
Houses
‘Business is terrible. Everyone’s baffled by it!’
Lobbying
‘You call it whinging. I call it lobbying.’
Online
‘No more going up the hill, Jill — we can now order water online and have it delivered.’