Little Red Riding Hood

Cartoon

Obviously this cartoon alludes to the theory that because we allude to Facebook followers as friends, we can trust them. A friend is defined as someone who we know and share a bond of mutual affection. Therefore, when we hear this term, we should be able to trust that person. Right? This socialistic cartoon emphasizes the issues we have created for ourselves as a society. We are very cognizant of who we allow into our lives, but that does not translate into our social media presences. Because we see the person who follows us as a "friend", we believe we can trust them.

This is the same for Little Red Cap. She interprets the wolf knowing her name as a sign of trust. This means very little in all actuality, as the wolf betrays Little Red Cap at the end of the multiple versions of the story.


Personal Outlook
I truly enjoy this cartoon. I have always disliked the presence of social media in my generation and the sway it holds. I see many people connected through social media, but just because we coined the term "friend" in social media doesn't mean they are that. I have never had a huge presence on social media and I am very selective with who I allow to friend and follow me. I don't know exactly why, but it seems to work in my favor compared to my friends who care about the number on the top of their profiles.


Cartoonist: Chris Slane
URL: https://dionisopunk.com/2018/02/22/little-red-riding-hood/facebook-friend/