Question

Why might a cartoonist include a known cartoon character like SpongeBob in a political cartoon?

Answer 1

When you have a specific character the person needs to connect with the character and get to know it, and that develops a relationship with that character and gets to learn and love that character and that is what connects the character and the audience

Answer 2

In order to create a sense of familiarity between the cartoon and the audience. An audience is more likely to pay attention to and agree with a political cartoon that includes a character they know and love.