Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for March 30, 2012
Transcript:
welcome to the hunger games 2012 your top entertainment choice a dystopian world's sins are played out in the form of horrific violence against its children. this year's theme: insane racism district 15 "florida" 15 an african-american child must get candy from a 7-eleven and then return to his father's house, while being stalked by an armed vigilante who feels threatened. good luck, tribute! your media-appointed stylist geraldo advises you to choose your wardrobe carefully - no hoodies! district 43 "france" jewish children must cross a schoolyard while being chased by a gunman, the absolute personification of pure evil. 43 we salute you, tributes! district 84 "afghanistan" 84 afghan children sleeping in their home will be ambushed by a murderous u.s. soldier on his fourth combat tour. thank you for your sacrifice, tributes. all this and more, as our team of experts debate the political ramifications of the massacres for your amusement! may your race be ever in your favor.
A brutal comic, but spot on and no less brutal than the world we live in.