How The New Yorker Chooses Its Cartoons

Synopsis

Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of New York Magazine, introduces a feature showcasing the selection process for cartoons. He humorously discusses a cartoon featuring Trump, where his hairstyle resembles an alien creature. Mankoff also highlights a cartoon with a vampire and a toothbrush, explaining the vampire's lack of reflection. The conversation touches on the cultural impact of music, referencing Chubby Checker and his famous song 'The Twist.' Mankoff shares insights into the selection process for cartoons that will be published in The New Yorker magazine, involving a team that includes David Remnick and Sophia Killingsworth. The process uses a unique method of categorizing submissions into three baskets: yes, maybe, and no, leading to the eventual selection of cartoons for publication.