The author expresses a profound appreciation for laughter, noting it as a primal response akin to orgasms or sneezes. They reflect on their admiration for cartoons, specifically the works of George Booth, whose unique style and humor resonate deeply. Booth's cartoons excel in merging visual artistry with witty narratives, creating a distinctive comic experience. The author recalls specific cartoons that evoke uncontrollable laughter, emphasizing how Booth's detailed drawings, regardless of context, can trigger joy and amusement. Ultimately, the article celebrates the universal and unpredictable nature of humor.
Men and women, cats and dogs, electrical outlets and bathtubs: each detail cracks me up. His characters' faces are always funny to me, especially their mouths when they're talking.
In the best cartoons, the words and the drawings are conjoined. Booth's drawings, even without captions, are hilarious.
I could not get the words out—I was laughing too hard.
Every object is lovingly drawn, in a way that only Booth could draw them. Every detail enhances the scene.
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