These 30 New Funny Comics By A Legendary Cartoonist Might Make You Smile
Interview With AuthorIn modern times, reaching 30 years and older as a human being isn't that special. For comics, however, reaching 30 years, especially in modern times, is an amazing feat, for there are only just a handful of comics and cartoons that have survived that long. 60-year-old Mark Parisi has managed to achieve this rare milestone, but he's not stopping there, and the number keeps climbing: Mr. Parisi has been doing his "Off the Mark" cartoons ever since 1987, and the number is rounding up to 35 years now. That's more than half a solid lifetime of cartoons and comics. My bet is, he wouldn't be doing it if people didn't appreciate the comics as much as they did: it has reached thousands of newspapers and millions of hearts throughout the years, and been in tons of holiday cards. So without further ado, let's see how accurate the jokes are; I have a feeling that they're going to be a little bit "Off the Mark!" Enjoy!
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Cats are so easy to make happy. Spend $50 on a new scratch post just for them to play 24/7 with the box
i like how they loved the box more than the actual gift itself
Look, I really don't know the secrets of his trade and why his cartoons are so appreciated, but I can give you a few educated guesses. Part of what makes them so attractive is their simplicity and the comedic efficiency expressed in just a single panel. The other important factor is the consistency of the style. If I prompted you to imagine a newspaper comic, you'd probably imagine something very similar to what Mark actually does. This "old school" (no offense, Mark) style is extremely recognizable.
Love it. Dark humor at its best. Makes you laugh and creeps you out same time
I’ll take the heavy one by my head on my pillow, heavier one across my legs and heaviest against my back. Added bonus that these are warm weighted blankets.
Heavy one on my head, Heaviest under my legs, heavier on my back
Here's what he told in an interview in the previous post Bored Panda: "I've wanted to cartoon since I could hold a crayon. I was inspired by Charles Schulz and MAD Magazine, but it wasn't until Gary Larson came along that I realized the type of comics I should be doing. Now I'm inspired by everything that happens in life, from pets to pop culture to pandemics."
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Load More Replies...If one has had a REALLY bad case of diarrhea, the appendix can provide new bacteria to the colon.
Appendix had a lot to do before the company rebranded as omnivorous. so sad.
"Sometimes I just feel useless, like I don't even belong here."
I don't know if you're joking or not, but on the off chance you're being serious, you do belong here. You do have a purpose. You may not know it, but you do. I promise.
Load More Replies...I'm not vegan, but this looks like it would be fun. Gonna do it next time i have an avacado lol
What is this “avocado” you speak of?! I only know a guacamole ball!
Load More Replies...I'm discovering this cartoonist for the first time and feel like I've found my sense-of-humor-soul-mate! Each cartoon makes me laugh more than the one prior!!
I've never tried but are actually that easy to separate? Looks like it would be slippery and harder than that.
This is what Mark told about the origins of the cartoon. "'Off the Mark' has been published since 1987, and started small in weekly papers. It's now nationwide in daily papers, as well as things like national greeting card lines. There are lots of Off the Mark cartoon compilation books at offthemark.com, and I also have a HarperCollins series of middle-grade chapter books called Marty Pants."
That's really funny and outside the box! I'd love to meet the artist, seems to have a twisted way of seeing the world!
How's come the mouse doesn't turn to stone she's supposed to be Medusa,huh?
i dont know why but this part feel like rugrats where stu making choc pudding for angelica and did came in
He's happy with the career he has had, but he's not at all complacent. "I've been lucky enough to have people like Paul Newman, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, and the Dixie Chicks use my cartoons in their projects. Right now I'm working on various projects from official Garbage Pail Kids sketch cards, to a middle-grade novel called The Truth About 5th Grade with Kim Tomsic. Keeps me busy and I think being busy is important right about now."
Yep. Mine will herd me in the direction of food. No training or convincing needed.
Load More Replies...It could work, after several "do you want in or out ?" cringy moments, the Trojans would just install a giant cat flap in the massive city's door.
Are you trying to tell folks that cats are too independent or something ha!
not for long the toxin in blowfish is 1200x more toxic than cyanide
Load More Replies...If you're an aspiring comic artist, and Mark's achievements seem daunting, Mr. Parisi has given some encouraging words of wisdom for you: "For a beginner, I would say cartoon because you love it, not because you expect to get rich. Do what resonates with you and you never know what can happen."
Funny, I'm starting my first week of working from home next week. I have two cats and a very big sofa. I deceive my cats always as my demotivational cats. Whenever I feel like doing something they look at me radiating they consider me to be stupid to be getting of that comfy warm sofa with company...
Oof, u need 2 edit this. Its barely readable
Load More Replies...This is so true. I've officially been working for myself for 2 years and when me and the boys (my cat and dog) moved into our new place, the temptation to just hang out with them is so real lol (our old place sucked and wasn't comfortable at all)
Unless they're ice dragons. Red can mean evil, not necessarily fire.
At least you don’t have to bake cookies in a tree like those Keebler boys!
First thing I think of is the fire burning the tree and the Keebler elves running out of the tree. Source is the movie Elf. XD
hey it may be fun and game but you have to watch for naughty kids who love to broking things, dog peeing on you and drunk adult or teen throwing up on you, so i think you got it good
Technically, all the water currently on earth has been inside of a dinosaur at some point. It's all dino water...
Eh I saw a documentary where they used twins to prove that these things are barely accurate anyway. There's a chance he might be only like 1% toilet water.
Aww bless. I always feel bad for them at halloween. It's that way here for us.
Clever but the truth is not funny to pet parents and the furbabies it's loud, and anxiety producing
I feel soo bad for my cat.. He's been home alone because we were celebrating new year at our friends house and i know there were A LOT of fireworks there. It was his first new year..😩
Those cats got no room to talk...ever been around cats fighting over another in heat? Then I need plugs. But seriously I try to calm my dog by distracting and doing fun stuff during fireworks & lightning so it becomes a fun experience instead.
Bet it was Ham. He was the one who was cursed by Noah because he saw his father naked.
Load More Replies...Gas tank was empty and the radio was on some heavy metal station full blast. AND...He decided to put the top down because it was so sunny and "It's not going to rain" ba and it's stuck. "Go To Your Room! Your Grounded!" You know he's going to ask for the password for WiFi.
The funny thing is, if you put his starting point and his end point into a navigation/hiking app, it says it'll take about 3-4 months... Dude had hella bad sense of direction for it to take 40 years.
He may have had a bad sense of direction, but you can't fault his Mannas! *Smited*
Load More Replies...Killed him? Nah, they just chopped off his legs, and let him bleed to death.
HAHAHAHA! (Sorry that mad me laugh due to sleep deprivation)
Load More Replies...They are! But I'd be willing to try onion and garlic.
Load More Replies...Ooooh dont get me started with instacart and the substitutions thing!
However, it might be less accurate and hurt a whole lot more...
Load More Replies...Only if you want your blood drawn using an all-natural method.
Load More Replies...I’ve met cats that like little tummy tickles. Such soft bellies. But I’m always hesitant to touch the belly of a cat I don’t know unless it openly shows me the signs other cats have shown me that says “I’m okay with this”
The real danger is how to start reading that thing and not getting confused and having to start again...
What is she upset for? He can work on his stuff and there's still one there to completely be attentive to her all the time. It's the perfect setup
Wow not to be gross but I wonder what's going on with her other body hair LOL
So I’m looking at this and see the same garlic bulb as everybody else and I think to myself “surely some designer has already borrowed this from nature already” and sure enough, we have haute couture… EC773262-B...e-jpeg.jpg
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I had a dog who refused to eat the green pieces in his kibble mix. I called the dog food company to ask if the different pieces were different flavors (I was unwilling to taste it myself). I was told they were all the same flavor. I guess he just didn't like green.
Now I wonder if the triangle shapes taste different. I have cat treats that one of my cats will not eat but the other cat will. (???)
Load More Replies...They’ll be back when Daylight Saving Time ends complaining of deja vu.
So they have to pick one to stay behind and drown? That’s harsh, Noah. Just let the furry critters on the boat.
Yah, but there's more genetic variation, Noah, you dunce. Cute story for rubes, tho.
Why? Never seen Eeyore cry, he's just always sad
Load More Replies...is that the asparagus dude?? I haven't seen him in ages! (why I can't remember his name Lol)
Fun fact: my father's nickname was the Jolly Green Giant when he was younger. He now has a small statue to commemorate it XD.
ah i was thinking blue shirt. he looks very guilty
Load More Replies...Luke had an artificial hand on the right, so - not 'not a robot'.
Load More Replies...Roaming charges on cell phones..you get charged for your service when you are out of your own service area....he goes all around the world so his roaming charges would be sky high (no pun intended) if he didn't shut the roaming options off. You turn on roaming if you want to pay extra for service on your phone if you are in an area where your usual service doesn't reach..
Load More Replies...Bagels keep putting him down, some say he's not fit, others that he's too much
Load More Replies...I saw someone do this at a pizza restaurant. They had a sign on the sidewalk that said Best Pizza in Town. The next day it said "Best" pizza in Town. The day after it said, Best "Pizza" in Town. Lol. The effort that the second burn took made it way funnier.
One time my school had juice boxes called Totally Juice and I really wanted to steal all the boxes so it was "Totally Juice"
I need these in my life. And also to anyone reading this, Happy New Year! 🥳
Ok stab in the dark. Mark is a fan of Gary and just a smidge influenced. These are awesome 😂
I always loved these because they remind me of The Far Side when it comes to the humor.
Load More Replies...I need these in my life. And also to anyone reading this, Happy New Year! 🥳
Ok stab in the dark. Mark is a fan of Gary and just a smidge influenced. These are awesome 😂
I always loved these because they remind me of The Far Side when it comes to the humor.
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