Dog at Computer Playing Computer Games

One of my cartoons that appeared in The Sun on 5th February 1999. 

It shows a husband and wife watching their pet dog, who is sitting at a computer playing a game. The husband comments: “I can remember when he was quite happy chasing a stick.” 

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The cartoon works by contrasting the timeless image of a dog enjoying a simple outdoor game with the modern, slightly absurd idea of the same pet absorbed in technology. 

It’s the kind of quick gag that captures both how times change and how we sometimes project human habits onto our pets.

The humour also lies in its relatability – many people look back fondly on simpler pastimes and feel amused or bemused by the march of new technology. 

Seeing a dog make the same leap from chasing sticks to playing computer games underlines just how far things have shifted, but in a playful, light-hearted way. 

It’s a visual joke that makes readers smile almost instantly, thanks to the clear set-up and clever punchline.