![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles Cover](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-01.jpg)
Chon Day is one of my favorite cartoonists. His seemingly effortless line, his economic composition, and his gently funny writing are things I aspire to every time I sit down at my desk. So when I ran across this odd little Travelers Insurance booklet with his cartoons peppered throughout, I knew it was something I had to get and share.
While the tables of data opposite each cartoon (types of accidents, weather conditions, sex of driver) are interesting in a historically kitschy way, the cartoon genius of Chon Day is timeless. Enjoy:
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 1](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-02.jpg)
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 2](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-03.jpg)
That’s not an easy scene to compose or draw, but Day pulls it off with ease.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 3](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-04.jpg)
I love how blasé the passengers are. So much funnier than a wild reaction.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 4](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-05.jpg)
Look at how little of the car is drawn. Look at the pose on the guy on the hood. Good heavens!
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 5](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-06.jpg)
A really nice visual gag, and I love the building in the background.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 6](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-07.jpg)
Love that motorcycle. Wow!
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 7](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-08.jpg)
Cows and cars are both on my list of things I’d rather not draw, but Day makes it look easy.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 8](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-09.jpg)
A nice quiet gag, and a beautiful wash.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 9](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-10.jpg)
The expressions on everyone’s faces are just right. And the sense of action!
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 10](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-11.jpg)
That’s a great joke.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 11](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-12.jpg)
Not a gag you could do today.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 12](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-13.jpg)
I think this is my favorite cartoon in the book. Amazing art and such a terrific gag!
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 13](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-14.jpg)
This one takes a minute to get, but it’s worth it. And, again, look at the city implied by just a few lines.
![Chon Day's 1955 Misguided Missiles 14](https://blog.andertoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chon-Day-Misguided-Missiles-15.jpg)
Look at her shoes – that’s not an easy angle to get right. And the way the cars contours are shown with wash. And the beautifully quiet gag. Wow. Just wow.
I hope you enjoyed those as much as I do. If you want to see some more, check out my appreciation of Chon Day here.