One reader took exception to my choice of the perfect cartoon. On Tumblr, she asked, “Am I the only one who sees this as sexist and incredibly offensive?” How can a cartoon be perfect when it depicts ...

John Cena stars in the upcoming film "Coyote vs. Acme," which is based on the popular Road Runner and Wile E Coyote cartoons.

Everyone has a favorite gag cartoon, one that he thinks best epitomizes this ridiculous yet sublime melding of art and amusement. A while ago I made a case for this captionless classic by Chon Day: ...