We Need a Good Laugh

Published: November 23, 2017

By Jim Lichtman
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With the bombardment of sexual harassment allegations, admissions, confessions, apologies, and denials from Harvey Weinstein to Charlie Rose, I’m shell-shocked.

We need to take a break, and not just be thankful for our own families, friends and lives, but I think we need a good laugh. In that spirit, here are several offerings from the mind of Bizarro artist, Dan Piraro.

Call it, The Spirit of Thanksgivings Past:

Here’s to happier times to come.

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