Be prepared

This comedic cartoon offers a tongue-in-cheek take on the pandemic preparedness craze. A woman sits at her dressing table in a purple nightdress, carefully applying bright red lipstick. Around her, the clutter of lockdown essentials tells a different story: stacks of toilet rolls spill across the floor, a bottle of hand sanitiser stands beside her wine glass, and a large bottle of whisky lurks nearby. Her pets, equally involved in the situation, provide the punchline ‚ a fluffy cat wears a surgical mask, staring wide-eyed, while another crouches beneath the chair and a dog peers nervously from the side. The image blends glamour with absurdity, showing a woman preparing for a night in as if it were an event. The cheerful colour palette and humorous details contrast with the darker undertones of the situation, making light of how people coped with uncertainty. The message is clear: in the face of unpredictability, a touch of humour and a swipe of lipstick can go a long way.