pen is mightier than the sword
Yet another cartoon causes problems in the world today. Just like when those dutch cartoons caused major problems of fire bombs, riots and deaths, I am sure that this cartoon is, yet again, only the beginning. Sure, Yellowknifers say that they will forgive Edmonton. Sure they say that the cartoon was disappointing but they will let it pass. Oh, I don't think so. I am sure that in the near future, Edmontonions vacationing in Yellowknife might find themselves being spirited away in Canadian Armed Forces choppers to safety after their hotel is besieged by hundreds of irrate Yellowknifers out for blood.
Cartoonists, when will they learn that the pen is often mightier than the sword.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/09/07/4476251-sun.html
Cartoon cut deep
Yellowknifers bombard Sun, radio station over Oilers toon
By NICKI THOMAS, SUN MEDIA
For the past week, irate Yellowknifers have been inundating the Edmonton Sun with letters about an editorial cartoon that unfavourably compared their city to the Alberta capital.
But like the parent of a naughty child, Yellowknife isn't mad at Edmonton - they're just disappointed.
"We were disappointed that we would be the brunt of such an awful, awful cartoon," said Joanne McKenzie, host of Yellowknife's Mix 100 morning show.
McKenzie said that the radio station received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from people who were offended by the catty cartoon.
"People got a bit defensive."
In the cartoon, Oilers president Pat LaForge stands with general manager Kevin Lowe beside a sign that reads, "Welcome to Yellowknife, N.W.T."
LaForge says, "Of all the places to hold rookie camp ..."
"... It makes Edmonton look like a great place to live," responds Lowe.
"... Brilliant," says LaForge.
Proud Yellowknifer Bob Ross posted the cartoon at his sports bar, Surly Bob's.
"It's easy for people who've never been to another city to criticize it," he said.
Ross received a lot of feedback on the cartoon, but said he couldn't repeat most of it.
"They were disappointed that people would crap on the city," he said, adding that the people of Yellowknife take a lot of pride in their hometown.
McKenzie explained that another reason Yellowknifers were so hurt was because they like Edmonton and are very supportive of the Oilers.
"We feel very close to Edmontonians," she said, adding that the cartoon felt like a shot from a bigger brother.
"I don't think either (city) needed to be run down."
Sun Media cartoonist Tim Dolighan admitted that he didn't know his Aug. 29 contribution had caused such a stir.
"I'm kind of surprised that people read it," he said from his home outside Toronto.
Dolighan said that in his cartoons there is an ongoing joke about the Oilers and Edmonton's inability to attract players.
He was understanding of Yellowknife's hurt feelings, saying that if he were from the city, he might be upset too.
"On the other hand, it's just a cartoon," he added. "I'd apologize because it wasn't meant to offend people."
So Dolighan is sorry, but can the city of Yellowknife forgive the city of Edmonton?
"Yellowknife will forgive Edmonton with some apology and nice things," joked Mayor Gordon Van Tighem.
To ensure the incident didn't go unnoticed by city officials, Van Tighem sent notes about the cartoon to several council members as well as to Mayor Stephen Mandel.
He also encouraged Yellowknifers to send photos of their beautiful city to the Edmonton Sun.
But Yellowknifers will soon forget all this unpleasantness, he said.
"Editorial cartoons last a day. Then they're in the canary cage."
Cartoonists, when will they learn that the pen is often mightier than the sword.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/09/07/4476251-sun.html
Cartoon cut deep
Yellowknifers bombard Sun, radio station over Oilers toon
By NICKI THOMAS, SUN MEDIA
For the past week, irate Yellowknifers have been inundating the Edmonton Sun with letters about an editorial cartoon that unfavourably compared their city to the Alberta capital.
But like the parent of a naughty child, Yellowknife isn't mad at Edmonton - they're just disappointed.
"We were disappointed that we would be the brunt of such an awful, awful cartoon," said Joanne McKenzie, host of Yellowknife's Mix 100 morning show.
McKenzie said that the radio station received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from people who were offended by the catty cartoon.
"People got a bit defensive."
In the cartoon, Oilers president Pat LaForge stands with general manager Kevin Lowe beside a sign that reads, "Welcome to Yellowknife, N.W.T."
LaForge says, "Of all the places to hold rookie camp ..."
"... It makes Edmonton look like a great place to live," responds Lowe.
"... Brilliant," says LaForge.
Proud Yellowknifer Bob Ross posted the cartoon at his sports bar, Surly Bob's.
"It's easy for people who've never been to another city to criticize it," he said.
Ross received a lot of feedback on the cartoon, but said he couldn't repeat most of it.
"They were disappointed that people would crap on the city," he said, adding that the people of Yellowknife take a lot of pride in their hometown.
McKenzie explained that another reason Yellowknifers were so hurt was because they like Edmonton and are very supportive of the Oilers.
"We feel very close to Edmontonians," she said, adding that the cartoon felt like a shot from a bigger brother.
"I don't think either (city) needed to be run down."
Sun Media cartoonist Tim Dolighan admitted that he didn't know his Aug. 29 contribution had caused such a stir.
"I'm kind of surprised that people read it," he said from his home outside Toronto.
Dolighan said that in his cartoons there is an ongoing joke about the Oilers and Edmonton's inability to attract players.
He was understanding of Yellowknife's hurt feelings, saying that if he were from the city, he might be upset too.
"On the other hand, it's just a cartoon," he added. "I'd apologize because it wasn't meant to offend people."
So Dolighan is sorry, but can the city of Yellowknife forgive the city of Edmonton?
"Yellowknife will forgive Edmonton with some apology and nice things," joked Mayor Gordon Van Tighem.
To ensure the incident didn't go unnoticed by city officials, Van Tighem sent notes about the cartoon to several council members as well as to Mayor Stephen Mandel.
He also encouraged Yellowknifers to send photos of their beautiful city to the Edmonton Sun.
But Yellowknifers will soon forget all this unpleasantness, he said.
"Editorial cartoons last a day. Then they're in the canary cage."
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