#3: A Lifetime of Misses
This cartoon strikes right at nostalgia. Wile E. Coyote, the eternal schemer, sits in his chair looking worn out and defeated. Above him hangs an empty plaque where a trophy should be, symbolizing his endless failure to catch the Road Runner despite decades of elaborate Acme plans.

The humor blends with melancholy. We laugh because we know his record: a thousand tries, zero successes. But there’s also a sly commentary on persistence without reward. The blank wall trophy is the cruelest punchline, reminding us sometimes determination isn’t enough—especially when your opponent runs on cartoon physics.
