Cartoonists will no doubt have a field day with the Olympics over the next two weeks. The ever-reliable Cagle Post already has an impressive collection of Olympic Cartoons. This one is by Cameron Cardow, editorial cartoonist for the Ottawa Citizen.
EXPLANATION
The joke is that all the things the woman wants to forget about during the Olympics have become an integral part of the Games. I don't think she's being ironic, but the cartoonist is.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
• What's your view on the Olympics?
• Do you think the Olympics focus on the nobler aspects of humanity?
• What do the Olympics represent for you?
• What do you think about the role of the Olympic sponsors?
• Have the Olympics become over-commercialized?
• Is the Olympic spirit dead, or is it still alive?
• Are you looking forward to a festival of sport, or will you be glad when it's all over?
