Cartoons is the new math

By: Katie Anthony

Yes, you read that correctly. I am declaring that cartoons is the new math. What do I mean by that?

As far back as I can remember, I was taught that math is the universal language. However, in a recent study done by Paul Bradshaw of Poynter Online, cartoons are quickly becoming the new universal language.

Bradshaw, a Poynter blogger, added a cartoon to the blog that he wrote last week. The result was astronomical. Bradshaw ended up getting 40,000 hits in one week which was more hits than Bradshaw has ever received.

So, how can cartoons become a universal language?

"You need not read English to understand them," said Bradshaw. "Cartoons, therefore, are a good strategy to attract a global audience."

If you think about it, Bradshaw has a very good point. Considering the way the media is changing today, I believe it to be true that soon the media will be grasping at any straws that are available to them in order to get more readers.