Freudian Pink Slip

This cartoon came from a batch of psychiatry cartoons I was working on, but it’s a different kind of cartoon than I normally do.

Usually my characters’ discussion is in a caption below the cartoon, but this is more of a one-two punch kind of joke.

One– set up the incongruity with“frying pan” and“you’re fired” up top.

Two– Knock it down by combining“Freudian slip” and“pink slip.”

It’s a nice change of pace, and, at least for me, the guy’s expression on the right makes it all work.

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