Illness-Themed Cartoons

Synopsis

Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor at The New Yorker, discusses his experience with illness while wearing a mask. He humorously shares that he feels like a hypochondriac, referencing a cartoon by George Price where a woman claims her husband died of hypochondria. Mankoff highlights the concept of 'The Sweet Spot' from a cartoon by RZ Chass, which describes the ideal state of being sick enough to stay home and watch TV without guilt, yet not dangerously ill. He also addresses a common question about why cartoons are referred to as 'draws' in the table of contents, explaining that this change occurred on March 22, 1969, largely due to the influence of artist Saul Steinberg. Mankoff's lighthearted commentary is interspersed with music, adding to the engaging atmosphere of the video.