Tuesday, December 15, 2015

NEW CHRISTMAS CARTOON EDITION!!!


Rudy Revealed
The Unfortunate Truth




"If that's for me and it's something that plugs
into a DVR, I assume you kept the receipt this time."





The End of Christmas As We Know It





"Frank, the reason we don't need to invite
your family again is they're still here."









Wednesday, November 18, 2015

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING CARTOON EDITION!!
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Tuesday
"No worries.  They're only 29 cents a pound!"


Wednesday
Anticipation of The Relatives


Thursday
"At least it hasn't exploded yet."


Thursday Evening
Nightcap


Two a.m. Friday
Nightmare


Friday Afternoon
"If we don't do this today, all the stuff will be sold."


Saturday Night
"What do you mean we're not going out to dinner?"


Sunday Night
Work Nightmare

Monday Morning
Turkey Bagel

Written by Lieno Tipe
Illustrations by Nkey Finghurs

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

CAN YOU NAME THESE CANDIDATES?

The Forest’s cartoonist-in-residence Nkey Finghurs has once again reached new heights, crafting vivid, unforgettable caricatures of the current candidates in the Republican field.  When Mr. Finghurs submitted his work, however, he seemed to have inadequately conducted his research regarding the actual names of his subjects.  We are hoping our faithful readers can assist, submitting their best guesses regarding the full, official names of the individuals these Pulitzer worthy works represent.  Our current editors are at a loss, and attempts to reach Mr. Finghurs have been unsuccessful ever since he cashed his check.

Please see below:


Crankypants Cruz


Fantasy Fiorina


Mike Hucksterbee


Rapido Rubio


Just Jeb


The Good Doctor



The Trumpeter


We trust you have found this Special Political Cartoon Edition of The Forest both edifying and fraught with poignant humor.  If, in your perusal of this page, you happened upon any thoughts regarding the identities of these candidates, kindly share them with the editors. 

Please scrawl the name below each candidate, carefully rip out the page and mail it to:

The Forest

Attn: Can You Name These Candidates Fiasco
P.O. Box 64958544813354
Bratwurst, Minnesota
10000-0000


Thanking you in advance for your assistance  -- The Editors

Saturday, March 14, 2015

THE EMAILS HILLARY DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE!!

The Forest’s team of hackers has obtained thousands of Hillary Clinton’s emails sent under what was obviously – to even the most casual observer – an account she felt was both personal and secure. A representative sample is presented here, in no particular order of their original transmission. – Lieno Tipe, Associate Editor  

SUBJECT:  Dinner
Willy,
I’m like way delayed getting back from another speech somewhere (yawn!). Could you be a sweetie big time if you’re not savi
ng the world from hunger, etc. and put the pork roast in the oven for din-din? (and no yams or collard greens this time pleeeasse?)
Love ya,
Mrs. Willy

SUBJECT: (none)
Zup?
- Mumsy

SUBJECT: My Appointment
Nats,
I’m in Sri Lanka and obviously won’t make it in for my pedicure and French today. My bad. I’ll totally make up to you. (PROMISE!)
Your favorite customer (and Sec of State),
- Hillary

SUBJECT:  How to Deal With Putin
Sorry, I got nada for you, bro. Try looking on the bright side: at least he’s not a Republican. ;)
- Hillary (Still Sec of State)

SUBJECT: (none)
Zup? (again)
No hear back from you. ; (
- Mom

RE:  My Appointment
Hey, Stanislawa.
I’m in Warsaw (isn’t that weird?) so obviously can’t make it for my massage this morning. My totally bad. For good will, maybe I can find your auntie here and take her to dinner. (Not really, obviously. Sorry!)  I’ll make it up to you.
- Hillary

SUBJECT:  Iran, Iraq, Syria, the Ukraine and a Bunch of Other Places
Dear Mr. President,
Look, I know "on the record" I've kind of whacked you about needing a harder line on FP (foreign policy J) but it’s just about “broadening my base” (should I choose to run). So…no harm, no foul??
As far as Boehner, McConnell, McCain, L. Graham, et al  and that zook T. Cruz, going like starkos about invading even Antarctica and all, no worries.  They won’t actually do anything.  And they won’t have their own Commander in Chief (as in Prez) in the near future, as I plan on taking that job (should I choose to run).
Still BFFs???
♥♥♥Hils (your lady Sec of State)

SUBJECT: (none)
Hey, girl. Still haven’t heard back from you. Not really making a federal case here (ha-ha), and I know you are like for sure completely zotso with a husband, the job with dad’s foundation (and hey hardly to mention the new babe!!)  So I’m totally cool with it.  But when you get a sec just shoot me a line and say hi.
Love,
- Your Mother

SUBJECT:  Not Really Talking Here
Dear Friends,
Official chat between us being not cool regulation-wise, just checking in to mention I did happen to put eyes on Anderson Cooper’s show last nite (he is SO HOT!) re some big $$$ going to your organization.  Way to go!!  (As in kudos in getting mentioned by AC, not in any way talking re what you’re doing for me. ;)
Your BFF (just kind of checking in),
- HC

SUBJECT: My Reservation
Yikes!  I’m in Greenland.  So…guess I’m not making it there for my reservation that was…ten minutes ago. (But who knows? I’m such a klutz at time zones!)
And Bill and I were so looking forward to it! Next time we’ll bring all our friends, promise.
As far as certain restaurants like yours now charging for no-shows, with the cost of everything now, I sort of get it. (But not really.) Must have been totally crazo when I gave you my credit card number for that. I’m sure I can kind of trust your good judgment whether you really want  to do that. ;-)
-- Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

SUBJECT:  Re: Belated Reply, Sorry Mom
Hey kiddo, great to hear from you. And no worries! I was just kind of trying to check in lately. So sounds like everything’s way good. And, for sure, dad and I would L-O-V-E to watch little Charley while you and Marc grab din out. No need to drop her off, though.  Dad and I will pick her up whenever you like. (How about now?!!)
Like I said, great to hear from you. Keep those cards and letters coming, girlie. Ha-ha, just kidding (not really).
Love,
Grammy Grams

SUBJECT: Re: Closing My Email Account
Hey, dudes. Yes, let me repeat, I need to close that account you set up for me. (Duh.)  And I’m going to be a big girl about this and take the heat myself.  (Kind of goes to character – you live in your mothers’ basements; I’m the next President.) Don’t ever call me again.
- Hillary Rodham Clinton

SUBJECT:  My Emails
Dear John,
I have to confess I was somewhat confused over the shock and dismay you and your colleagues expressed when it “recently came to your attention” that I have used a personal email account for government business.
As you apparently did not notice, while exercising my duties as this nation’s Secretary of State, I sent thousands of messages under that account to you and your fellow Republicans on a wide range of topics.
Perhaps these vital, official communications mistakenly went to your SPAM folder, in which case I can recommend a good electronic communications technology team for your office to help restore your credibility.
Although it is not my place to conjecture on the ramifications regarding you and your staff not taking due diligence to report any perceived improprieties at that time, or for me to recommend appropriate action you might take presently, you could consider following the lead of your colleagues, who are expending vast amounts of time searching for any messages from me with the hope of turning them over to your own committees.
LOL,
- Hillary (not running for President just yet) Clinton

SUBJECT:  re: No Worries
Yeah, crisis management has always kind of been “our thing.”
Any thoughts for din din?
- Me

Monday, July 7, 2014

CLIVEN BUNDY SHIPPED TO IRAQ!!
BY LIENO TIPE
SOMEWHERE LOST IN NEVADA

Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy arrived early this morning in Baghdad as part of an apparent effort by U.S. authorities to lure the outlaw cattleman away from the ongoing nonsense at his ranch and the surrounding community.

A heretofore little known diplomatic unit, in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Land Management reportedly offered Mr. Bundy rights to continue the illegal grazing of his cattle, and a set of silver-plated AR-15 assault rifles, in return for his deployment to the strife-riven country.

"The deal makes sense for us," said an official familiar with the operation. "We gave him something he was already doing anyway. Given the man's low cognitive threshold, we believed he would not comprehend the full ramifications of the offer, and we were proven correct."

Authorities had hoped some of Mr. Bundy's armed supporters would blindly follow their hero into the path of the recent invasion by Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) militia, but that outcome did not occur.

"These guys were all good with aiming their assault rifles at park rangers and invading a small ranching community," the official said. "We thought we might trick them into facing an actual enemy, but even they weren't stupid enough fall for that."

A few groups advocating at least some modicum of sanity in U.S. gun laws proposed an even more radical approach to assisting the Iraqi government, including a limited draft, and deployment, of individuals owning assault weapons with high capacity magazines.

Bundy supporter/felons. Potential draftees?
"They're so hot to bear every gun imaginable," said one gun control advocate.  "Let them use them for what they were designed. Warfare."

Senator John McCain, who has strongly pressed for a more vigorous support of the Iraqi government, opposed any such strategy.  "The present administration has failed to live up to our commitments to the Iraqi people," he stated. "But expecting our citizens - who are simply exercising their constitutional rights under the Second Amendment - to employ these highly lethal firearms for their true purpose was not what I had in mind."

Many of Mr. Bundy's supporters, who had crossed state lines heavily armed in a conspiracy to obstruct a legal court order and openly threaten officers of the law, have been steadily drifting back home to their positions as freelance security guards and unemployed members of openly clandestine militia groups.

"We've proven that freedom still exists in this U.S. of A. of ours," said one. "As far as Clive, he's a good old boy. Rest assured we're praying for him."

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Rare holiday gifts!!!

BY LIENO TIPE
ILLUSTRATIONS BY NKEY FINGHURS

Through our exhaustive research of ongoing social phenomena, The Forest has uncovered a trove of extraordinary items for this gift-giving season.  Bestow them generously to enrage those pesky right-wing relatives, to provide your liberal pals a well-deserved holiday chortle, or just to annoy people.



Neo-Conservative Discourses on Logic & Ethics 
This weighty tome of empty pages comes richly bound in faux-evidence and makes a handsome addition to any pre-Enlightenment library.  Also available in a special three-volume Collector's Edition, including The Old Testament Guide to Child Rearing and a full atlas of Ptolemy's maps.  Hard bound only.
- $6,563.00



McConnellCake  
This unjust dessert honoring the Senate Minority Leader is generally half-baked and frosts easily on any occasion. Primarily sour dough, but stuffed with rich Kentucky Pork. Available in no flavors.
- $2.99




Rob Ford Getaway  

Everyone’s favorite mayor is your unwitting host to three fun-filled days in the exciting Toronto suburbs and two frightening nights in the crack house of his choice.  Enjoy a special unlimited liquor welcoming package and unfriendly news conference.  Generous taxicab voucher pack is included because you won't be allowed to rent a car.

- $1289.65




Newt Figs   
Tough-skinned and chock full of stuff guaranteed to get caught between your teeth, these pithy paeans to the former House Speaker continue to make their frequent appearances –whether anyone wants them around or not.  Best stewed or served in pudding. 
- $.09 apiece




Kardashian Gift Wrap  

The penultimate flimsy sheath of no known purpose comes with a generous coating of shimmering glitter and gloss and generously folds around any size package for a short time.  Readily available for any taping session, but guaranteed not to stick to much. Warning: can prove to be large volume of trash at the end of the day.
- $5,000,000 for 25 sq. ft. roll




Red State Health Insurance Policy  

Treat your lifelong friends and enemies to coverage free of any shameful government support or job-killing universal enrollment.  State-of-the art exclusions and risk pool management guarantee the insurer of your choice will remain highly profitable in order to provide the quality service you think you'll get. Apply today for one of these premium-rich coverages. Or, avoid the messy paperwork and just sign your 401k over directly to your favorite health care conglomerate.  Not available in some states by law.
- Call for quote



Ted Cruz Day Planner  


Comes already filled with day upon day of obstructionist events.  Includes a newsworthy quote of the hour and daily “Laff Riot” cartoon of the quirky, lovable senator from Texas up to his usual high jinks.  (Dec. 31/ Jan. 1, for instance, depict the rascally freshman kicking the infirm 2013 Oldster into the street and throwing the 2014 Baby under a bus!!) Special Appendix provides extensive suggestions of things to loath in case your dysfunctional gift recipient runs out of ideas.
$15,000,000,000,000.00




Tea Party Sampler  

Your friends and right-minded associates will quickly warm to this delightful assortment of hot water additives, including:  Orange-You- Sick-of-Obama, Green Envy, Black Outlook,  Deport the Darjeelings and Earl No Gray Areas.  Caution: free of stimulants, but can be habit-forming even when against the user’s self interest.

- $200.00  



Fox Booze  

The ultra-potent potable: induces stupefying loss of equilibrium even in small doses. And fast acting!  Guzzlers of this grog can speed right past any frivolous mirth and good cheer and proceed directly to being sick and depressed.  No ID required.

- $12.99



The Boehner Bobo  

Your negativity-addicted acquaintances will thrill at this energy-saving avatar of the House Speaker. It's guaranteed to automatically pop up on their behalf and say "no" to just about everything. Fully inflatable.
- FREE with any purchase


Why delay?  You can order any of these fine gifts directly from The Forest.  Send your cash, cashier’s check, or credit card information, including current billing address and the security code on the back of the card, to:

The Forest’s Rare and Incredible Gifts
P.O. Box 10101010
Suitcase, NE 101010-1010


The Forest makes no representations as to the worth of any of these products.