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Hi!
My name is John Sutton. I'm a webcomic artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
About six years ago, although I'm not a scientist (or even closely related to any scientific field), I started drawing comics about a bungling scientist and his robot sidekick. After pestering my coworkers for weeks with my latest drawings, they suggested that I start posting them online.
After six years, a huge learning curve, and a LOT of self-doubts, I really feel like these comics have come a long way. What I've posted below is some of the funniest comics from the last few years, but if you'd like to see all 550+ comics feel free to check out my website or my social media.
I hope you enjoy!
More info: the-petri-dish.com
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#1
Migrossis
Final score:
191points
John Sutton (Submission author) 5 years ago
Ha ha ha ..................... no. :-(
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#2
Retro Virus
Final score:
140points
Conor Hartley 5 years ago
Ah yes, I recognise that virus. It's that devastating disease, Boogie Fever
#3
Chick Magnet
Final score:
135points
#4
This Is Why Thaddeus Doesn't Get Invited To Many Parties
Final score:
134points
#5
Drawn Out
Final score:
130points
#9
Actually, Bacterial Cultures Prefer Hip Hop
Final score:
92points
#10
Somewhere, A Fireman Gets A Shiver. His Dalmatian Whimpers
Final score:
91points
#11
Breakroom Fridges Are The Amazon Jungle Of The Workplace
Final score:
78points
#12
Inside Joke
Final score:
73points
#13
Limbo
Final score:
68points
#14
I'm Also A Chick Magnet, But I Only Attract Small Birds
Final score:
63points
#15
Complicated Coffee
Final score:
62points
Isabel Care 5 years ago
I just want a colour chart so I can point to the strength of drink I'm after. How am I supposed to know how strong their brew is when I've never been there before?
#17
If I Have Seen Far It Is Because I Have Stood On The Shoulders Of Interns
Final score:
58points
#18
Gmo? Omg!
Final score:
56points
Conrad Strucker 5 years ago
Gary? Of the entire world of pickle-related names, he went with Gary. Henceforth, the pickle shall be called Richard.
#19
Skip The Middle Man
Final score:
55points
#20
Man, That Breakroom Fridge Really Needs Cleaning
Final score:
52points
#21
Magnified Interest
Final score:
52points
#22
There Are Definitely Some Jiggling Things In My Fridge, But Nothing Moving
Final score:
49points
#23
Crossed
Final score:
47points
#25
Only Thaddeus Could Set Glass Beakers On Fire
Final score:
43points
#26
Easy Breezy Beautiful. Cover Hurl
Final score:
40points
#27
No Limits
Final score:
38points
#28
Hopefully The Taser Was On A Low Setting
Final score:
37points
#30
This Is Me Every Time I Open My Phone
Final score:
35points
#34
Not So Soft Drink
Final score:
27points
#35
If You're Wondering ... Yes, I Just Got An Instant Pot. No, I Haven't Put My Phone In It Yet, But I Kinda Want To Now
Final score:
26points
Rob Chapman 5 years ago (edited)
I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding the Instant Pot. I know people that swear by this thing & think it's the greatest kitchen invention ever. It's just a trendy pressure cooker. Pressure cookers have been around since the 40's.
#36
Man, That Is A Big Potato
Final score:
25points
meow point1 5 years ago
I thought nervousness was meant to make people *lose* their appetites.
#37
On One Condition
Final score:
25points
#38
Emancipation
Final score:
25points
#39
I Was Tempted To Make Some 'Probe' Puns Here, But This Is A Family Comic
Final score:
24points
#40
I'd Rather Be A Hammer Than A Nail
Final score:
22points
#41
Dog Gone Experiment
Final score:
22points
#42
Fartfix (Tm)
Final score:
21points
#44
Spectacular Vernacular
Final score:
19points
#47
If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Genetically Engineered A Cake...
Final score:
17points
#48
This Spot Is Octopied
Final score:
17points
#49
A McRose By Any Other Name...
Final score:
16points
#50
I Think I May Have Dated Myself With That Ben Gay Reference
Final score:
13points
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What do you think ?
Amanda Raynes 5 years ago
I wuld have enjoyed these more if they were larger. I am having a hard time reading them. Good work tho. Very funny.
Keisha Washington 5 years ago
If your on a desktop/laptop hold down the CTRL key and then press the PLUS key to make the page easier to see. To reverse hold down the CTRL key and then press the MINUS key to return page to the size you prefer. I'm pretty sure a Mac would allow you to do the same thing though with either the CTRL or CMD key
Load More Replies... Keisha Washington 5 years ago
"but if you'd like to see all 550+ comics feel free to check out my website or my social media." Dude that so sounds like a challenge! 1. Cancel everything. 2. Hold my calls. 3. Out of my way people I'm off to the petri dish!
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
Forward your calls to me. I'll explain the situation to them. :-)
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Chris Pitch 5 years ago
Very good, reminds me of all the classics mixed together, far side, Garfield, footrot flats, Asterix and Obelix
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
I grew up reading all of those ... that`s the best compliment a comic artist can get! Thanks so much!
Load More Replies... The Phantom of the Opera 5 years ago (edited)
I'm no where close to a scientist and I draw comics about science too! Yours are great! :)
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
I`d love to check it out! Send me a link!
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GFSTaylor 5 years ago
This is good stuff - one the best cartoons I've seen on Bored Panda. I'd like to see more.
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
There are over 550 Petri Dish comics on my website. I also post to all the major social media sites.
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Leslie Burleson 5 years ago
Holy s**t Bored Panda. I have seen some amazing articles today that I really enjoyed and are the reason I visit the Bored Panda app . I also saw 3 , yes 3 frickin vaccine posts . Seriously, enough already . If I wanted to see people fight and be ugly to each other I'd go on Facebook. We get it , you're pro vax, anti vaxxers are the scourge of the earth ... sing a new tune please
Aine 5 years ago
Hey! Love your stuff! I'm a biologist who manages the Hinterland Who's Who program (if you grew up in Canada, you might remember us as the wildlife videos with the flute... Anyways, if you're interested in being inspired by wildlife, have a look! www.hww.ca
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
Aw man, I used to love those commercials when I was a kid! I should totally do a comic about that... :-)
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Amanda Raynes 5 years ago
I wuld have enjoyed these more if they were larger. I am having a hard time reading them. Good work tho. Very funny.
Keisha Washington 5 years ago
If your on a desktop/laptop hold down the CTRL key and then press the PLUS key to make the page easier to see. To reverse hold down the CTRL key and then press the MINUS key to return page to the size you prefer. I'm pretty sure a Mac would allow you to do the same thing though with either the CTRL or CMD key
Load More Replies... Keisha Washington 5 years ago
"but if you'd like to see all 550+ comics feel free to check out my website or my social media." Dude that so sounds like a challenge! 1. Cancel everything. 2. Hold my calls. 3. Out of my way people I'm off to the petri dish!
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
Forward your calls to me. I'll explain the situation to them. :-)
Load More Replies... Chris Pitch 5 years ago
Very good, reminds me of all the classics mixed together, far side, Garfield, footrot flats, Asterix and Obelix
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
I grew up reading all of those ... that`s the best compliment a comic artist can get! Thanks so much!
Load More Replies... The Phantom of the Opera 5 years ago (edited)
I'm no where close to a scientist and I draw comics about science too! Yours are great! :)
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
I`d love to check it out! Send me a link!
Load More Replies... GFSTaylor 5 years ago
This is good stuff - one the best cartoons I've seen on Bored Panda. I'd like to see more.
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
There are over 550 Petri Dish comics on my website. I also post to all the major social media sites.
Load More Replies... Leslie Burleson 5 years ago
Holy s**t Bored Panda. I have seen some amazing articles today that I really enjoyed and are the reason I visit the Bored Panda app . I also saw 3 , yes 3 frickin vaccine posts . Seriously, enough already . If I wanted to see people fight and be ugly to each other I'd go on Facebook. We get it , you're pro vax, anti vaxxers are the scourge of the earth ... sing a new tune please
Aine 5 years ago
Hey! Love your stuff! I'm a biologist who manages the Hinterland Who's Who program (if you grew up in Canada, you might remember us as the wildlife videos with the flute... Anyways, if you're interested in being inspired by wildlife, have a look! www.hww.ca
John Sutton (Post author) 5 years ago
Aw man, I used to love those commercials when I was a kid! I should totally do a comic about that... :-)
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