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From Monetization to Moon Mission: An AI Editorial Cartoon Prompt

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From Monetization to Moon Mission: An AI Editorial Cartoon Prompt
Format: 16:9 (Pat Oliphant / Herblock style)
Style Notes:

Bold, expressive ink linework with vintage cross-hatching and muted tones

Strategic pops of crimson red for comedic emphasis

Minimalist but loaded with symbolic details

A flavor of dry, self-deprecating humor



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Scene Setup

At the center, Jason—matte glasses, soft beard, gray vest over a white shirt—stands at a rickety “YouTube Earnings” cash-out booth. Inside the till: a pitiful stack of coins and a single crumpled dollar.

Above, a sarcastic banner in bright crimson reads:
“First Payout!”


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Right Side: The Bitcoin Rocket

An oversized, duct-taped Bitcoin rocket—spray-painted with “To The Moon!”—rests precariously on a shaky launch pad.

The rocket’s price meter is comically tall, dwarfing Jason’s earnings.

A smug rocket attendant in a space suit (badge reading “Crypto Broker”) gives Jason a thumbs-up while slipping a service fee form into his pocket.



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Comedic Details & Visual Metaphors

Directional signpost:

Left arrow: “Groceries” (faded, neglected)

Right arrow: “Bitcoin Moon Base” (bold, hopeful)


Russian Blue cat (chunky tuxedo mix) wearing a space helmet, playfully batting at a loose Bitcoin token on the ground

Broken piggy bank labeled “YouTube AdSense” lies in the dust, a trickle of coins rolling toward the rocket

Jason’s thought bubble: “What could possibly go wrong?”



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This setup satirizes the absurdity of taking a modest YouTube payout and throwing it straight into the volatile, starry-eyed world of crypto investing. The scene is ripe for vintage editorial cartoon exaggeration—overstated facial expressions, overworked line textures, and wry background gags that reward a second look.

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