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Phil Witte, '83, Talks About Book on Cartoon Criticism in UChicago Magazine

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The single-panel gag cartoon is "unique in the world of humor," Phil Witte, JD'83, and Rex Hesner write in Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons (Prometheus Books, 2024). The genre is astonishingly spare: a single drawing,
Phil Witte, a 1983 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, has authored a book titled "Cartoon Criticism," which explores the intersection of law and humor through the medium of cartoons. In an interview with the UChicago Magazine, Witte discusses how his legal background influences his work, particularly in how he uses cartoons to critique and comment on legal issues, societal norms, and political events. He explains that his cartoons often reflect the absurdity and complexity of legal arguments, making them accessible and engaging to a broader audience. Witte also shares insights into his creative process, his inspirations from both the legal world and popular culture, and how his time at the University of Chicago shaped his perspective on law and humor. The article highlights Witte's unique approach to legal commentary, blending satire with serious analysis to provoke thought and laughter.

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