This cartoon shows two inmates in a prison cell, with one commenting to the other, “At least I've got easy access to my solicitor – he's in the next cell.”
The humour comes from a sharp twist of irony. Normally, having a solicitor nearby is a positive for a client, but in this case, both client and legal representative share the same unfortunate circumstances.
The joke highlights the absurdity of the situation and plays on the reader’s understanding of the legal system, turning what might be a serious context into a moment of satirical comedy.
It’s an example of dark humour done lightly, showing how cartoons can comment on real-life frustrations and contradictions with just a single line of dialogue.
Simple in presentation, it invites readers to appreciate the irony without taking itself too seriously.
N.B. I rarely do this, but I used the same drawing, with an alternative caption some years earlier, which you can see HERE >>
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