Submitted by mrid82 t3_ye3rez in pittsburgh
Comments
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itvumin wrote
You can read into this as deep as you want. I kinda like the witch who interacted with fetterman is happy, where as the pirate who interacted with Oz is a tad disgruntled.
Good cover though, I like it.
lowesburritos t1_itvx26z wrote
Reading even further. The witch received candy. What she wants, but not what is necessarily good for her. The pirate received a carrot. Not want he wanted, but what he needs...
What does it all mean???
jangoblamba t1_itw227f wrote
I took it as a crudite reference
Goggles_Greek t1_itw2h9g wrote
Pretty unbelievable premise, why would Oz be handing out anything in a state he doesn't live in?
JAK3CAL t1_itw9mpu wrote
Haha I went the same. The witch got her free candy. It isn’t actually good for her, but she wanted it. The pirate got the carrot… which you can take as “working towards” a carrot, healthy, etc. it is definetly Not what he wanted but in the long run it’ll be the best for him.
Super meta 😆 probably just a cartoon.
guineapigmama17 t1_itwbgkv wrote
Artist is Pat Lewis just to give credit!
[deleted] t1_itwbr7y wrote
[deleted]
VendaGoat t1_itwcwmg wrote
Whelp. There it is. LOL.
youtriedincomicsans t1_itwefab wrote
Where did the raw asparagus go? Is that not part of crudité?
shrinkwrappedmummy t1_itwel7z wrote
why isn't Oz handing out his miracle diet pills. I'm sure they would help cut the lbs off these kids from snacking on sugary candy
Ninja_420_69 t1_itwelin wrote
I am as equally surprised as not surprised by the downvotes you're getting for an accurate observation.
wookiedookiedoo t1_itwg4zd wrote
Oz should be handing out untested, non FDA approved weight loss supplements in the picture.
JamesKLOLk t1_itwguau wrote
In the actual book, “the monster” isn’t actually the monster at all, society is the monster for perceiving him that way and he is fairly articulate. But I shouldn’t surprised that an ableist like yourself doesn’t read.
bird1990 t1_itwht9k wrote
He could give them to Fetterman
Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_itwjlzm wrote
This is great I will have to make sure to pick one up.
brendannnnnn t1_itwlb9t wrote
I can't wait until one day you're disabled in some way (which will happen to all of us) and people on the internet call you a reanimated monster that can't communicate. Bizarre.
Edit: This is a crazy idea, but let’s not be ableist against someone who literally just had a stroke.
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itwlk7c wrote
More of an interpretation, but sure why not
BigHugeTime t1_itwnqtn wrote
Only a tad bit, the part about needing it vs wanting it is interpretation… but the part about vegetables and candy and the kids reception is not.
But it’s also a political cartoon, to brush aside something so blatant as just someone’s interpretation is either disingenuous or mind blowingly ignorant.
SomeoneSaysHi t1_itwozqs wrote
I didnt think too closely at first, and my glasses were off. Thought “ Neat. Looks like they are being really inclusive having a same sex couple on the magazine”
Then I put my glasses on and realized that it was a cartoony election guide.
I hope I didn’t open a can of worms for fettermam/oz fanfic.
lowesburritos t1_itwp2q9 wrote
Touch grass ol’son
lowesburritos t1_itwp595 wrote
I prefer the Mel Brooks interpretation.
Edit: proud ableist Edit2: I meant atheist
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itwp5bf wrote
Idk my man, political cartoons are open to interpretation, as with any form of art. Hopefully you can see past politics
samosamancer t1_itwr8wt wrote
Holy shit, what a horrible thing to say about a stroke survivor. Please check yourself.
Post_Efficient t1_itwsf2b wrote
I love that Fetterman is wearing shorts 👌
[deleted] t1_itwst9m wrote
[removed]
mrid82 OP t1_itwszfx wrote
Seems like a hoodie would’ve been appropriate.
da_london_09 t1_itwtr2j wrote
I love his stuff.
SteelCityIrish t1_itwu5h3 wrote
Caught that RIGHT off the bat. 😆
[deleted] t1_itwu67h wrote
[deleted]
Der-itt2090 t1_itwv17n wrote
Instant classic. I love it!
PlsBuffStormBurst t1_itwv6pt wrote
> I hope I didn’t open a can of worms for fettermam/oz fanfic.
Thanks for the idea, AO3 here I come.
undercookedchimken t1_itwwqms wrote
halloween is like the time we designate to eat candy tho lol
sapper11d t1_itwxmiy wrote
Let’s be very honest here, you are giving him a pass because you support him. I sincerely doubt you’d afford Trump the same courtesy.
ClammyHandedFreak t1_itx09s1 wrote
Can confirm, I care more about Halloween candy than who the next dude to embarrass me will be.
WhyHulud t1_itx0lhg wrote
Spot on with the costume choice
WhyHulud t1_itx0nms wrote
He never handed them out before. He always charged full price.
lowesburritos t1_itx0t59 wrote
Don’t be such a sour puss. It’s obviously what the artist was going for.
WhyHulud t1_itx0tqa wrote
It means Oz is an uptight vampire that can't even get the most basic social cues right
WhyHulud t1_itx168p wrote
We're giving him a pass because he's actually done things to help people. We tend to like that, and it makes us want to let people have a mulligan now and then.
WhyHulud t1_itx1a8e wrote
No, no, no, you have to pay for those. How else can he afford 10 houses?
yourplantdad t1_itx38to wrote
Thank you! Such great art
pittbiomed t1_itx4j6g wrote
Sounds like a bunch of birthers complaining when every candidate has to fulfill bare minimum residency requirements
WhyHulud t1_itx6z1m wrote
I'm sure it has nothing to do with fact that even if he were brain damaged, he's still volumes more qualified than Oz
[deleted] t1_itx7ggu wrote
[deleted]
Ancient_Boner_Forest t1_itx8t9j wrote
lol why is this downvoted.
Clearly there’s some significance to the candy and carrot. I too am curious.
Now downvote me for asking 🙄
WhyHulud t1_itx8yua wrote
>I don't think Fetterman is a stand up person AT ALL.
You're going to go on to support a "Doctor" that spent years selling prima facie quack cures and remedies, but Fetterman isn't a stand up guy? Honestly I should just stop my reply here, with your maximum ingenuity. Complete trash person.
>that was sad and hard to watch last night. The reality is, he is not capable of this position in his current condition.
I'm sure if you watch a guy word vomit for 3 minutes, then turn to his opponent who is reading this babble from a teleprompter for a 15 second rebuttal it's going to look bad. Oz had neither substance nor merit in his answers. Oz was just talking as fast as he could to make it hard to respond. At least John sounded bad because he's recovering from a stroke, what's the excuse for Oz?
>Fetterman needs to be home recovering, not running for political office.
I agree. So Mehmet should just concede and we can have a new race for May.
>He simply cannot do the job in this state. His cognitive ability just isn't there.
If that's the case, he can re-sign after we send Mehmet packing.
>The thing is, if this happened to a Republican opponent, the left would be calling for them to step down 24/7 until they did so. Hell, they constantly were calling for mental evals on Trump to determine his suitability. But Fetterman is fine??? 🤦🏻♀️
John had a stroke. This is temporary. Trump takes too much Ritalin and can't control his bowels from all the cocaine. Trump literally suggested we nuke hurricanes. He still spouts about 3 lies a minute. He cries about what a loser he is. John has trouble putting words together while his brain recovers. It's not the same.
Bacon_boy86 t1_itxabuh wrote
I don't support either of them. Quit assuming any legitimate criticism of fetterman means you're voting for Oz. Jesus.
After a stroke the majority of recovery happens in the first six months. Fetterman is likely permanently brain damaged. It's crazy to me how people are acting like he is okay to be in a position of power. He can't form coherent sentences most of the time for fuck sake. And he straight up lies, like about supporting fracking. If you think Oz shouldn't run then you're fucking nuts if you think fetterman should.
The fetterman situation is one of the strongest demonstrations of tribalism on the left. You'd literally vote for a 4 year old if they ran as a D.
WhyHulud t1_itxah7j wrote
😂 Sure you aren't
AuctorLibri t1_itxb634 wrote
"LOOOOK into my eyes..."
AuctorLibri t1_itxb7zv wrote
Bwaahaahaa
Bacon_boy86 t1_itxba5l wrote
The cultism is strong with you.
WhyHulud t1_itxbih6 wrote
"Could eating açai berries make you lose 10 pounds?"
KentuckYSnow t1_itxcea1 wrote
Is "interacted" a protracted way of saying trick or treated?
KentuckYSnow t1_itxcnd7 wrote
Lol being noble and a dipshit at the same time. Pick one.
KentuckYSnow t1_itxcr3i wrote
Nothing that fetterman has done that he's spun as positive is still around.
KentuckYSnow t1_itxcte7 wrote
Vegetables are miracle diet pills
WhyHulud t1_itxd325 wrote
>Nothing that fetterman has done that he's spun as positive is still around.
And I guess all those quack cures were such a boon. Great job, Mehmet!
NathanLocke t1_itxe9vf wrote
Uncle Festerman
zooline t1_itxf0t6 wrote
Yikes, there is no way this artist would take a jab at aphasia. Entirely more likely it's cos Fetterman is a big guy, Frankenstein's monster and is a good balance to a vampire .
brendannnnnn t1_itxgfnk wrote
I dont think there's anything "noble" about not picking on someone who just had a stroke, but go off.
lowesburritos t1_itxgijl wrote
It’s either intentional or tone-deaf. You choose.
He’s even drawn with cranial incisions/scarring.
zooline t1_itxgwc2 wrote
Or you're reading into it. Sounds like there are lots of options!
octropos t1_itxidnh wrote
AO3 is the website of my dreams.
Edit: And yes, I also thought this was a very progressive gay couple.
MycologistNo8655 t1_itxjpkd wrote
Perhaps it’s just cause dr oz is a dr
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itxksw0 wrote
Conservatives starting to cancel Halloween too?? 😂😂☠️
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itxlc5d wrote
Probably a reference to this video, published by mehmet oz himself. It’s kinda highlighting out of touch this guy is with the general public, or really anyone making less than ~$150k/yr. Idk who watches that and thinks “ya know he’s right”
KentuckYSnow t1_itxmqk4 wrote
But the carrot is good for you, and the candy makes you fat and lazy.
Boring-Rhubarb t1_itxn6pw wrote
Lol I don’t think candy inherently makes you lazy and fat, but if that’s your excuse… how much candy you been eating lately my man 😂
MAJ_Willie_Martin_RM t1_itxnn8y wrote
Is the message that oz’s stuff is actually healthy?
Kratsas t1_itxrp73 wrote
Sigh unzips
Future_Vantas t1_itxti8e wrote
Dont be ashamed of your ship
scorched_mirth t1_itxyp6g wrote
Gotta cover the goiter.
phantomtails t1_itxzsie wrote
(Not-so) fun fact: the company that publishes the Butler Eagle bought Pittsburgh City Paper in 2016. The editor of City Paper resigned last week because the Eagle refused to disclose that they were publishing the Post-Gazette while its staff was on strike, leading to a conflict of interest in their reporting.
Steven_Snippert t1_ity1eiq wrote
If only they still had a comment section to discuss the cover.
Nonethewiserer t1_ity1m0j wrote
Great point. Reminds me of this Tweet by Cenk Uygur about the ruinous governance of LA.
Ancient_Boner_Forest t1_ityaerv wrote
Yea could be, idk how well known that was was so can’t say myself
heard_chef t1_ityejoi wrote
> let’s not be ableist against someone who literally just had a stroke
5 months ago is literally just happened?
sanorace t1_ityftmc wrote
You're not alone. I also thought they were a gay couple at first.
capchaos t1_ityqvrp wrote
Found the tick.
[deleted] t1_ityt1ct wrote
[removed]
NiceDecnalsBubs t1_ityvgbu wrote
NiceDecnalsBubs t1_ityvgsm wrote
DAAAAAMN
lowesburritos t1_ityzcsk wrote
The_Lost_Google_User t1_itz71k6 wrote
Now that’s a cursed ship.
Lizard_Mage t1_itz7j5n wrote
OKAY IT WASNT JUST ME I thought this until I scrolled down and saw your comment... tbf I'm terrible with faces, so cartoonized faces are even worse
brewserweight t1_itz7jgo wrote
brewserweight t1_itz7kyx wrote
He didn’t visit “wegners” 😆
brewserweight t1_itz7q2o wrote
Exactly this
Cryptic_Skies t1_itz8yht wrote
it's been all downhill for the CP since charlie dietch(?) left.
schnichaels t1_itzbsaa wrote
It's referencing an Oz aide saying if Fetterman ate more vegetables he wouldn't have had the stroke.
pittbiomed t1_itzd860 wrote
Oh I get it , city paper showing their political bias. Imagine that
Kedrosine t1_itzdfdo wrote
I thought the same
djpdx_21 t1_itzh48t wrote
Just like when people stood inline to get a non FDA approved Covid vaccine.
Tnkgirl357 t1_itzh8yi wrote
Only if you dip it in salsa. Because that’s definitely a thing people do.
capchaos t1_itzj3or wrote
Where are ticks found?
goetic_cheshire t1_itzll7d wrote
They've been trying, it promotes witchcraft and family fun; THE HORROR!
mrid82 OP t1_itzlwk8 wrote
I’m not seeing that at all.
Ok-Personality-1048 t1_itzmbqy wrote
Inaccurate. Republicans would never be so generous to other people's children. Unless there was some sort of tax incentive for themselves.
wagsman t1_itznvgv wrote
That’s just lazy. Everyone knows it was EUA, then fully authorized.
Sure you’re trying to make a dog at the EUA, but his supplements didn’t even get that far.
wagsman t1_itznyj3 wrote
That’s because she got candy and he got a carrot.
wagsman t1_itzo398 wrote
Well it’s a veggie tray in its entirety so I think it’s still a dig at his crudités gaffe.
Avocado_Amnesia t1_itzpmu1 wrote
You mean like Frankenstein's monster? Lmao
pittbiomed t1_itzrnd7 wrote
That’s sad. Clearly one is handing out candy that kids love , one is handing out stuff kids would hate to get for Halloween . It’s subtle but always some bias around anything like this
marysuewashere t1_itzs4lm wrote
He has the good veggies on his cruditë, so we know it us not really him.
lowesburritos t1_itzsu3t wrote
lowesburritos t1_itzswpv wrote
Precisely
Avocado_Amnesia t1_itzu2qp wrote
He has scarring on his wrist and finger too. Is that indicative of his prosthetic hand?
lowesburritos t1_itzu73o wrote
Tattoo removal scars.
Avocado_Amnesia t1_itzurs4 wrote
From all the tattoos he had on his finger, yeah.
Sorry, it was foolish of me to assume you were doing anything but trolling.
knittyhairwitch t1_itzwliz wrote
He also would be handing out diet supplements not actual healthy options
knittyhairwitch t1_itzwmik wrote
Simple_Confection192 t1_itzwn44 wrote
Fetterman’s parents bought him the candy to hand out
lowesburritos t1_iu008iy wrote
Maybe it represents a ring? When worn on the index finger it reflects confidence, self esteem, and leadership qualities.
Duh, of course I’m not serious. It’s a cartoon magazine cover for shits sake. Lighten up, pal.
schnichaels t1_iu05bw4 wrote
Por que no los dos I guess.
KatyPerrysBoobs2 t1_iu06bro wrote
Imagine going trick or treating and Oz opens the door. You’d have to figure out how you somehow got to New Jersey.
jtpro02 t1_iu07a4p wrote
Clearly, Doctor Oz is handing out the healthy snacks. That’s the whole joke. Your looking way to far into it.
Alarming_Smoke_8841 t1_iu0gzgq wrote
500percentDone t1_iu0htvx wrote
No way would he hand out vegetables. Healthy eating is bad for business!
500percentDone t1_iu0hyzr wrote
I never stood in a line. I was moved through rather quickly. Pretty good experience for both doses and both boosters. 10/10 would recommend.
pittbiomed t1_iu0j926 wrote
Lol nice try , the kids hate healthy snacks so if they were given out by the vampire I would agree with you .but they love the candy given by the monster , hence a little play on the bias of the paper.
jtpro02 t1_iu0k08n wrote
Making a lot of assumptions here but alrighty.
pittbiomed t1_iu0kv5x wrote
For sure , funny how the “good stuff” isn’t given out by everyone , just the political fav of this Reddit
jtpro02 t1_iu0l3lm wrote
Lmao, your just so into this idea that vegetables are bad so that means they are saying Oz is bad. I think you must have some super anti vegetable bias or something.
pittbiomed t1_iu0sqh8 wrote
Lol nah , you can see clearly how happy the Candy receiver is compared to the veggie receiver
jtpro02 t1_iu0t8ve wrote
Children are not mentally developed enough to understand the benefits of vegetables. You should.
djpdx_21 t1_iu1b438 wrote
Oh good. So now you can’t get or pass the virus to someone Else
pittbiomed t1_iu1kxvw wrote
But they sure do know what makes them happy in this instance and surprise, it’s candy ! And I agree kids do not know the benefits of veggies at that age .
lowesburritos t1_itvr9g1 wrote
A reanimated monster that can't communicate and a creature that subsists by feeding on the essence of the living. This couldn't be more accurate.