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WSR Cartoon: Woes of Temporary Closures

March 1, 2024 | 7:18 AM - Updated on August 26, 2025 | 7:03 PM
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About the cartoonist: Bob Eckstein is an award-winning writer, illustrator, NY Times bestselling author, New Yorker cartoonist, and world’s leading snowman expert. To see more of his work check out his popular newsletter, The Bob.

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bizTrav Pro
bizTrav Pro
2 years ago

You nailed the work environment for many of us who live on the UWS, Bob!

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Joan
Joan
2 years ago
Reply to  bizTrav Pro

Love the cartoon, but where are the women?

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Bob eckstein
Bob eckstein
2 years ago
Reply to  Joan

Hopefully in real offices getting at least equal pay. But you’re absolutely right. I wasn’t thinking. I was focused on the Joke being about Starbucks shrinking…also making protagonist a female may have made joke about something else.

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