Huh. I’d have SWORN I saw a very similar cartoon yesterday, complete with the deflating basketball. It was stupid then, so of course Payneful Henry would choose to duplicate it in his strip.
As Trump’s chances deflate as fast as the COVID toll increases, poor Lester desperately tries to divert attention away from Trump’s many failures and only ends up highlighting Trump’s racist leanings.
This cartoon demonstrates typical Trump/Republican thinking. What matters is television ratings. What doesn’t matter is doing the correct, moral thing.
As 51% of the revenue the league generates goes to players, it will be interesting to see how the younger players react if viewership/revenue continues to plummet and they receive millions less than expected.
I think one reason the Emmys are losing viewers is that most of the nominated shows are from streaming services. There may be great shows that aren’t on the major networks, but most of us can’t afford to pay for all the premium services and have never seen most of those series.
The low ratings of sports and other big events may not just be rejection of political statements by participants, but the disastrous year of pandemic and social dysfunction is making us rethink our cultural priorities. We’ll have have to see where this leads. Especially when blockbuster movies can be released again.
Well… I’m willing to bet that making the world a better place is more important to ratings for them… your distorted sense of priorities always amazes me.
Oh, another ratings comic. and it includes two great dog whistles. What kind of person risks ratings for what they thing is important issue? Hey, did you hear the one about a president demanding that his political rivals all be arrested? It seems he was very keen on ratings too.
People aren’t watching out of season sports or as much broadcast TV as previously… Many have weened themselves off the non-productive distraction that is sports in general.
Yawn…another basketball comic from another conservative cartoonist. Translation: ignore the sh**show that is Trump and his administration right now, and go as racist as possible to blame POC for everything that is happening in America today. All boxes checked; deflect, ignore, NEXT!!!!!!
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Huh. I’d have SWORN I saw a very similar cartoon yesterday, complete with the deflating basketball. It was stupid then, so of course Payneful Henry would choose to duplicate it in his strip.
Patjade over 3 years ago
Stupid Henry Payne tries a diversion when his heroes are crashing and cratering. It’s not effective. You wore this trope out a long time ago, Henry.
shakeswilly over 3 years ago
As Trump’s chances deflate as fast as the COVID toll increases, poor Lester desperately tries to divert attention away from Trump’s many failures and only ends up highlighting Trump’s racist leanings.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Payne is celebrating again, another Black guy was executed by the cops. He takes great joy in that being Pro Life and all!!
LookingGlass Premium Member over 3 years ago
Just like Lisa B., how long has this QUISLING been drinking the Trumpolini Kool-Aid!??
tbemont Premium Member over 3 years ago
This cartoon demonstrates typical Trump/Republican thinking. What matters is television ratings. What doesn’t matter is doing the correct, moral thing.
suzalee over 3 years ago
It used to be “shut up and dribble” now it’s “shut up and die”
Durak Premium Member over 3 years ago
Dear Detroit News,
For the love of all that is sweet and holy in this sad world of ours, please, defund Henry Payne.
walfishj over 3 years ago
Post hoc ergo proctor hoc
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
Because, of course, this is the most important issue facing the U.S. at this time.
Librarylady over 3 years ago
He should be thankful when Trump loses. Think how he can lie and crab about the Biden/Harris administration for four years straight.
pc368dude over 3 years ago
The quality of the message is exceeded only by the incredible artistry of this cartoon.
farmer124 over 3 years ago
As 51% of the revenue the league generates goes to players, it will be interesting to see how the younger players react if viewership/revenue continues to plummet and they receive millions less than expected.
ScullyUFO over 3 years ago
Apparently Mr. Lester’s followers believe that NBA players wear shorts with OFF THE PIGS embroidered thereon.
hfelder7219 over 3 years ago
I think one reason the Emmys are losing viewers is that most of the nominated shows are from streaming services. There may be great shows that aren’t on the major networks, but most of us can’t afford to pay for all the premium services and have never seen most of those series.
William Bednar Premium Member over 3 years ago
Henry’s been smoking that bad weed again.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
The low ratings of sports and other big events may not just be rejection of political statements by participants, but the disastrous year of pandemic and social dysfunction is making us rethink our cultural priorities. We’ll have have to see where this leads. Especially when blockbuster movies can be released again.
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
Texas republicans have limited a county of over a million people to one voting place.
Basketball players have been getting arenas open as polling places.
Vote out every vote rigging, vote suppressing anti democracy republican rat.
Aliquid over 3 years ago
Well… I’m willing to bet that making the world a better place is more important to ratings for them… your distorted sense of priorities always amazes me.
casonia2 over 3 years ago
Go draw a car, Henry.
RalphConti over 3 years ago
Oh, another ratings comic. and it includes two great dog whistles. What kind of person risks ratings for what they thing is important issue? Hey, did you hear the one about a president demanding that his political rivals all be arrested? It seems he was very keen on ratings too.
jhayesd31 over 3 years ago
Michigan Militia arrested for Plot to Kidnap and Murder the Governor of Michigan!
The Civil War that Payne has Championed almost began!
Arrest Payne for being the Propaganda arm of the Now arrested Traitors!
I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP! as evidenced in the Detroit News PAYNE’S EMPLOYER
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/feds-thwart-militia-plot-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer/5922301002/
kentmarx36 over 3 years ago
WORTHLESS CARTOON from the get-go!
DeepState over 3 years ago
People aren’t watching out of season sports or as much broadcast TV as previously… Many have weened themselves off the non-productive distraction that is sports in general.
drbeth over 3 years ago
Yawn…another basketball comic from another conservative cartoonist. Translation: ignore the sh**show that is Trump and his administration right now, and go as racist as possible to blame POC for everything that is happening in America today. All boxes checked; deflect, ignore, NEXT!!!!!!