Dear Editor,
Clovis' cartoon of May 7, 2013 — "A nuff milk in deh"— had me in stitches. It presented an image of Mama P milking the big National Housing Trust (NHT) cow for what it's worth, while the poor cow mooed in distress, and prominent Cabinet ministers stood in line, each with empty buckets in hand — some with heavy bang bellies, others with sashes — eagerly awaiting whatever Mama P could deliver from the cow.
It is funny how a simple cartoon, by itself, can convey so accurately the topical news. The facts, merged with irony, sarcasm, put a humourous spin on otherwise very serious issues. They also, more often than not, reflect accurately public perception for quite often, these are the very views of the ordinary man in the street and what we hear as 'verandah talk'.
It is interesting, too, how simple graphic arts can be so effective in translating news using very few words and how images, through body language and interaction, manage to convey and reflect messages, thoughts, and sentiments.
Our leaders could take a cue from many of these cartoons and perhaps strive to ponder their direction and image.
I must commend Clovis on another brilliant cartoon! Let's hope he is not declared an 'enemy of the state' for this one.
On the matter of the additional NHT drawdown, though, I believe raiding trust funds is immoral, desperate and reflects bankruptcy of ideas. We have to be a lot more innovative in finding ways to increase resources and curb expenses.
P Chin
Chin_p@yahoo.com
Brilliant cartoon, Clovis!
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Clovis' cartoon of May 7, 2013 — "A nuff milk in deh"— had me in stitches. It presented an image of Mama P milking the big National Housing Trust (NHT) cow for what it's worth, while the poor cow mooed in distress, and prominent Cabinet ministers stood in line, each with empty buckets in hand — some with heavy bang bellies, others with sashes — eagerly awaiting whatever Mama P could deliver from the cow.
It is funny how a simple cartoon, by itself, can convey so accurately the topical news. The facts, merged with irony, sarcasm, put a humourous spin on otherwise very serious issues. They also, more often than not, reflect accurately public perception for quite often, these are the very views of the ordinary man in the street and what we hear as 'verandah talk'.
It is interesting, too, how simple graphic arts can be so effective in translating news using very few words and how images, through body language and interaction, manage to convey and reflect messages, thoughts, and sentiments.
Our leaders could take a cue from many of these cartoons and perhaps strive to ponder their direction and image.
I must commend Clovis on another brilliant cartoon! Let's hope he is not declared an 'enemy of the state' for this one.
On the matter of the additional NHT drawdown, though, I believe raiding trust funds is immoral, desperate and reflects bankruptcy of ideas. We have to be a lot more innovative in finding ways to increase resources and curb expenses.
P Chin
Chin_p@yahoo.com
Brilliant cartoon, Clovis!
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