The Chicken Came First™

Single-Panel Humor Cartoon by Opa

Caption: "Not now, Emma... I'm busy!"

A Timeless Debate Meets Modern Farm Life

What happens when one of history's greatest unanswered questions suddenly seems to have an answer?p

In this charming, full-color cartoon by Opa, a farmer is completely absorbed in building a chicken coop while his wife excitedly points to a passing UFO towing a banner that boldly proclaims:

"THE CHICKEN CAME FIRST."

Unfortunately, he's too busy to notice.

The result is a warm, family-friendly visual gag that combines country living, classic farm humor, extraterrestrial curiosity, and one of mankind's oldest debates into a single unforgettable moment.

Readers immediately understand the joke, making this cartoon an excellent choice for publications that need clean, universally appealing humor.

Perfect For

• Community Newspapers

• Rural & Agricultural Publications

• Farm Bureau Newsletters

• Church Bulletins

• Senior Publications

• Family Magazines

• Visitor Guides

• General Interest Publications

• Humor Columns

• Editorial Filler Space

Why Editors Love Opa Cartoons

✓ Clean, family-friendly humor

✓ Easy-to-understand visual storytelling

✓ Suitable for readers of all ages

✓ Professionally illustrated in full color

✓ Works equally well in print and digital publications

✓ No political or controversial content

✓ Excellent filler material for tight layouts

Product Details

Title: The Chicken Came First™

Caption: "Not now, Emma... I'm busy!"

Artist: Opa

Format: Single-Panel Cartoon

Style: Full Color

Dimensions: High-Resolution Publication File

File Type: Digital Download

Delivery: Instant Download Upon Purchase

License: Simultaneous Publishing Rights

Copyright: Copyright remains with Reach One Media LLC

Licensing Information

Your purchase includes a Simultaneous Publishing License allowing publication in:

• Newspapers

• Magazines

• Newsletters

• Church Bulletins

• Association Journals

• Websites

• Blogs

• Digital Editions

This license is intended for publication use and does not transfer copyright ownership.

Price

$12.00

One low price. One great laugh.

Affordable enough for small publications. Professional enough for major publications.

From Opa

"The best cartoons do more than tell a joke—they tell a story. Somewhere in this cartoon there's a farmer focused on today's problem, a wife focused on the biggest discovery in human history, and a chicken that may finally have settled the argument. That's a lot of storytelling for one little cartoon."

Created by Opa • Reach One Media LLC

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