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This Week’s Cartoons: April 20-24, 2020

The laughs are on lockdown.
Cartoon hidden behind paper with sign saying This cartoon is very funny but had to be quarantined

Friday, April 24, 2020. By Peter Kuper, with cartooncollections.com. What it means to “flatten the curve,” whether you should order takeout, and other frequent Covid-19 questions, answered.

Cartoon of two men strolling in suits. One says I'll stop wearing a watch when they make a phone this expensive

Thursday, April 23, 2020. By Lila Ash, with cartooncollections.com. Meanwhile, the cheapest iPhone is back and just as powerful as its much pricier siblings. Here’s how to preorder Apple's new iPhone SE, and whether you should.

Cartoon of pig with straw saying he watched a few youtube tutorials he has the gist of it

Wednesday, April 22, 2020. By Drew Panckeri, with cartooncollections.com. With a growing number of people at home during the pandemic, companies like YouTube are taking steps to make sure the internet’s infrastructure isn’t overwhelmed.

Cartoon of moms talking about being on Tinder

Tuesday, April 21, 2020. By Heather Loase, with cartooncollections.com. Sharing meals, hand-holding, and kissing can spread the coronavirus. That hasn't stopped anyone from checking their dating apps.

Cartoon of couple in a restuarant asking waiter to take their photo with very specific directions

Monday, April 20, 2020. By Lars Kenseth, with cartooncollections.com. A cartoon from simpler times. Here’s how some restaurants today are adapting their workflows, their menus, and their business plans to serve customers under lockdown.

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