More Internet Enhanced Cartoonery

As noted in this recent More Messages blog, I've received plenty of tips about great websites devoted to newspaper cartoons since the publication of a column about the general unfunniness of today's funnies. Another one worthy of a visit is a feature Westword contributor Cory Casciato mentioned in a comment...
By Michael RobertsSeptember 10, 2007
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As noted in this recent More Messages blog, I’ve received plenty of tips about great websites devoted to newspaper cartoons since the publication of a column about the general unfunniness of today’s funnies. Another one worthy of a visit is a feature Westword contributor Cory Casciato mentioned in a comment affixed to the earlier piece: The Nietzche Family Circus, in which a panel from the ultra-creaky Bil and Jeff Keane retro-fest is paired with a quote from the severe 19th century German philospher Friedrich Nietzsche. For instance, the statement that accompanies the illustration here reads, “There are no eternal facts, as there are no absolute truths.”

You said it, sister. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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