Cartoonists show solidarity after Brussels attacks
The trend started after the Charlie Hebdo terror attacks of people sharing cartoons to show their solidarity with victims has emerged again, this time focussed on the people of Brussels.
Here Mumbrella rounds up some of the most-shared that have appeared overnight since the bombings of an airport and subway station.
The most-shared image so far is from French newspaper Le Monde from artist Plantu, showing a figure draped in a French flag putting their arm around a crying figure in a Belgian flag, with the dates of the Paris and Brussels attacks underneath:
Algerian cartoonist Ali Dilem’s treatment references the numerous other attrocities which have taken place, and reads: “Terrorism strikes again.” The figure clutching the “Je Suis Bruxelles” sign asks his fellow victims: “Can you make a little room for me?”
France and Belgium have a rivalry over where French fries originated from, with chips covered in a meat sauce one of Belgium’s national dishes. Here Belgian artist Marec shows a hand holding a cone of fries like the Statue of Liberty:
Tintin is also one of Belgium’s most iconic characters, and has featured on several cartoons.
Here he is seen with dog snowy in front of a Belgian flag in the spotlight crying:
While another cartoon shows the young reporter with tears the colour of the Belgian flag running down his cheeks:
‘Thoughts for Brussels and the whole of Belgium’ is the message of this cartoon:
The Manneken Pis – pissing boy – is one of Brussels’ most famous landmarks, and is featured in several cartoons.
Baudry shows him crying holding a Belgian flag:
French artist Joann Sfar depicts the statue as saying: “Piss quietly – is that too much to ask?” The caption reads: “My heart is with Brussels.”
Nawak, a Parisien illustrator, takes a more combative approach showing the statue as saying: “Here! A present from Belgium!” The caption reads: “All my support to my Belgian friends. France is with you!”
While another has it pissing on a machine gun:
Any cartoons depicting the bombing in Istanbul last week?
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@Wondering. The very same thought crossed my mind. I’ve seen no “Je Suis Istanbul” style support
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@Wondering @Rachel Well being that it’s mainly French based cartoonists – I would say it makes sense they would display more support towards a direct neigbour with whom they share multiple historical and social ties.
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