ducks.
I have never seen Any of the above. I click this link and go to the image-icon for the cartoon, load that image. And even with a (clearly pointed out) fucked browser like NS 4.5 (haven't installed Galleon or its sibling yet):
1) I leave images off usually - then toggle on for cause.
2) I leave jscript OFF - ditto. And rarely is Java ever ON!
3) [Your fav] filter ON (disable parts when I Want.. to see a Shockwave like the Great Day-O bin-Laden one! or Bally dancin and shoutin..)
4) Firewall - cheezy Windoze thingie like ZoneAlarm - not undefeatable but.. works for my non-browsing of idiotic kiddie hangouts. So I dunno what You are seeing.
Gosh.. is there any other way?
Ashton, teacher of Pros! in smartass mode