Men's Group

That certainly explains why you could see lines just above the knees.

I also think that the cartoon is sexist--I don't recall any political cartoon ever published which emphasizes the crotch bulge on a man. McClatchy publications are some of the most conservative publications that are published on a daily basis around the country. The fact that the editors didn't realize that the cartoon is sexist reflects on the fact that their editorial board rooms are dominated by men.

I apologize if I don't confirm your POV since I'm a man, but ridicule of that cartoon seems entirely appropriate to me and I understand why women would feel that the cartoon is demeaning.