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Karyn Milos's avatar

When I saw the cartoon, my first impression was that you had created an absurd scenario to satirize Noem's shallow self-absorption and lack of concern for people affected by the Texas floods. Then I started reading the blog, and realized that Noem herself is the absurd scenario. Holy shit. Well done, Clay, and kudos to the Instagram commenters who called this beech out on her bullshit.

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NPG BELL's avatar

There's so much to love in this toon, but my favorite is Pizza Rat floating on a pizza. Thank you for the deets and Easter eggs. Every time you satirize one of these evil p.o.s. you reduce my blood pressure with laughter. It's like having art therapy without me having to think up and draw the art. Way more efficient and hilarious than anything I would ever be able to do. Thank you Clay. 💕

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Judy the Lazy Gardener's avatar

I want a pizza shaped pool float now with Pizza Rat sitting on it.

Noem, all I can say is Ick!

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Peaceful Mary T.'s avatar

Judy, a great addition to the merch collection (if they ever do pool floats!). :)

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Ada Bab's avatar

I think Clay should also draw avatars for people - he could make a crypto currency fortune! Image the internet filled with Claytoonzia avatars? MAGA-verse would choke!!

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Clay Jones's avatar

good idea. I have no idea how to do that.

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Ada Bab's avatar

I will put together a how to and email it to you!

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Deborah solleveld's avatar

I agree the best was pizza rat floating. Does pizza float?

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NPG BELL's avatar

In Claytoonzia all things are possible! Right, Clay?😀

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Joan Eisenstodt's avatar

One of the best parts!

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Scott's avatar

Thanks for the shout out to Adam Zyglis. I guess his cartoon struck a little to close to home for some of the magat hypocrites.

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David Yohalem's avatar

Who owns the Buffalo News? (ans. Lee Enterprises. They bought it from Berkshire Hathaway in 2020.)

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Clay Jones's avatar

Ew. I'm shocked Adam's still there.

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Nancy Goody's avatar

Glad to read the blog to get the inside scoop. I’ll look for the Easter eggs now.

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CVG's avatar

BTW... Assuming that watch is actually real, it costs roughly 5X your estimate.

Makes me sicker than I was.

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Joan Eisenstodt's avatar

Everything about the toon’s individual details & whole are so perfect. And the paintings. More, the then/now photos: whoa has she has work done! Wonder who paid. And why.

Last, almost: anyone with long hair _and sense_ knows that in a potentially dangerous situation, never leave all that to be grabbed.

And, thank you. It’s brilliant. It is perfectly targeted.

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Jill Dennison's avatar

EXCELLENT 'toon and post, Clay! Anytime I write about Ms. Noem, her title is always "Puppy-killer Noem". When I see her picture, "puppy-killer" is always the first thing that jumps into my mind. Oh ... and like a few others, I LOVED Pizza Rat floating on a slice of pizza! Thanks for making me smile just a little.

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Kathleen Reilly Mannix's avatar

Well done! The portrait should not feature Noem's plumped lips which showed up post 2022. Sad to hear about the threats against Adam!

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David Yohalem's avatar

She was still governor in 2022. Sad, but true.

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Alexandra's avatar

Hard to do for you, Clay, but you really outdid yourself here. Absolutely brilliant!

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Susan Johnson's avatar

Brilliant toon and blog...So many issues floating around...Cruz's luggage, Lone Ranger?, Mrs. Paul's fish sticks, Blame Bide, Jerry Jones, Wilson, plus other critters plus your tip of your hat to Adam Zyglis, and then there's Noem, and the 3 photos that define here. Absolutely genius.

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Ada Bab's avatar

Apparently the reason she shot the dog was because that is what you do to failed hunting dogs. Personally, I would have tried re-homing it. Talking of re-homing pets - the ICE raids have resulted in many families surrendering their pets either to friends (who are ill-prepared) or to shelters. Perhaps a shout-out to the shelters who are trying to help?

This is an AI creation but - oh boy - it has some hard truths - https://www.tiktok.com/@shine_likestarr/video/7518863401913765133

And the real story - of course, I had to choose Florida (ugh!) https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dogs-florida-gulf-coast-left-behind-ice-detains-owners/65161287

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Clay Jones's avatar

I won't even click it if it's AI. No! No! No!

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Ada Bab's avatar

Apologies - it is sort of AI where the "white dog" speaks but the first part with the lady talking about her dog barking with a weird accent and eating Mexican food - it is so funny and is not AI....

And on another note - I see Rachel Maddow was AI'd - grrrrr

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Claire Lamberth's avatar

One of your best ever, Clay.

Unfortunately it doesn't open up on Claytoonz but I got to it through Substack.

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Clay Jones's avatar

I forgot to hit the publish button at claytoonz.com.

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David Yohalem's avatar

Yes, Magical Mystery Tour is a great album. But you left out Rubber Soul. *pout*

Im listening to Dion, as I write. He did a couple of albums in the last decade that are terrific: Blues with Friends, in particular.

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Lizard-Bro's avatar

A portrait of Puppy Killer Noem riding a horse?… Meh!…

A PHOTO of the horse riding (in the biblical sense) Puppy Killer Noem?…. Now I would definitely vote for THAT!!!

BTW…

🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! 🥳

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