In the first days of the cartoon 's existence , Jack often commented on alcohol , his lack of a job , and his wife . In recent years , the cartoon has taken a politically correct tone , except on occasion . After the Sept. 11 attacks , Sourdough Jack was pictured shaking his fist and saying , " It 's time to terrorize the terrorists ! " About that time , the original Sourdough Jack drawings that had been reproduced since 1952 were replaced by new drawings made in a similar style . This was required due to the growing fuzziness of the reproduced image and the transition to digital newspaper production
Sept. 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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