From Heel to Calf
Barry Blitt shares humorous observations in his latest Kvetchbook installment. He reflects on various aspects of life, including personal quirks and societal trends. The piece showcases Blitt's signature wit and insight as a long-time contributor to The New Yorker.
- ▪Barry Blitt has been contributing to The New Yorker since 1992.
- ▪He won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 2020.
- ▪The article includes humorous takes on personal life and societal observations.
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| Original publisher | The New Yorker |
| Canonical URL | https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/blitts-kvetchbook/from-heel-to-calf |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:24 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T00:05:03.135Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T00:05:03.135Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Blitt’s KvetchbookFrom Heel to CalfSolid-gold meltdown!By Barry BlittMay 20, 2026Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyBuy New Yorker Cartoons »More Humor and CartoonsI’ll start this new project just as soon as all conditions in my life are perfect.More precise names for the “Personal Life” section on Wikipedia.Tough-guy things I can do because I don’t wear a face mask.It’s becoming pretty clear that something is going on with the crossword constructor.I’m a teacher and I do, in fact, live at school.Hinder: a dating app for emotionally unavailable men.Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine.Follow @newyorkercartoons on Instagram and sign up for the Daily Humor newsletter for more funny stuff.Barry Blitt, a cartoonist and an…
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