OH LOOK HERE COMES THE FAR RIGHT
This image presents a cartoon depicting a group of characters in what appears to be a medieval or ancient setting. The focal point of the cartoon is a figure standing with a raised axe, seemingly about to execute a prone person lying on a chopping block. The figures on the left, who look like executioners or warriors, are wearing a historical Asian-style costume, including topknot hairstyles.
To the right of the scene, a trio of European medieval figures is observing the scene. They are dressed in armor and robes; one of them carries a cross, suggesting they are religious representatives or possibly crusaders. The mishmash of cultural elements suggests an anachronistic or fictional setup, which in itself can be humorous.
Above the scene, a speech bubble reads, "OH, LOOK! HERE COMES THE FAR RIGHT..." The caption plays off the historically specific term, "far right," which in a contemporary political context refers to extreme conservative political groups. In the cartoon, however, the "far right" literally refers to the group of medieval characters entering the scene from the right side of the image.
The joke here is a visual pun, arising from the dissonance between the expected political connotation of the phrase "far right" and its literal interpretation in the spatial arrangement of the cartoon. The incongruity between the literal and figurative meanings creates a moment of surprise and humor for the viewer.
The comic nature of the drawing – with exaggerated expressions and features – adds to the absurdity OH LOOK HERE COMES THE FAR RIGHT
