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“There's all kinds of theories among the cartoonists: start with funniest, end with funniest.” quote by Robert Mankoff
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“There's all kinds of theories among the cartoonists: start with funniest, end with funniest.”

Robert Mankoff

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Cartoon editors often rank submissions by humor, placing the most amusing at both the beginning and end of the issue to keep readers engaged.

In simple terms: Editors put the funniest cartoons first and last to maintain interest.

Key Takeaway

Structure humor to hook and retain readers.

Themes

humor editing media reader engagement

Mood

playful analytical

Type

observational practical

When to use this quote

  • magazine layout
  • online comic feeds
  • social media scroll
  • presentation presentations

Key Concepts

cognitive bias attention span content pacing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does placement affect reader perception of humor?
  • What other factors keep readers engaged?
A Different Perspective

Humor alone may not sustain interest if content lacks depth.

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