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30 Humorous One-Panel Comics To Take A Break From The Everyday Hustle And Bustle
Interview With Artist
Everyone’s different, and people’s tastes vary—that’s a fact! While some enjoy subtle humor, others prefer something more straightforward, even dark at times. In creating new comic series, artists aim to satisfy most of us and hope to make their audience laugh.
Jeff Swenson is another cartoonist making his first Bored Panda feature. Known for his peculiar sense of humor, he may find some new fans in our community. If you’re curious to learn more about the series ahead, we asked the artist himself about the common motifs featured in his comics. Jeff responded: “Recurring themes? Probably some stale gags here and there, so either I’m trying to make readers laugh or groan.”
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When we asked Swenson about the inspiration behind his work, he told us: “I freelanced as an artist for about 10 yrs and during that time I was able to license out my cartoon series online (before social media took over). Inspiration is '80s and '90s syndicated comics. When you read the funnies in a newspaper.”
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Lost Panda 3 months ago
To be honest, that is a good idea for a day calendar, but have it multiple times at random intervals
We were wondering how the cartoonist comes up with ideas for his new strips. We found out that: “I have piles of notes for ideas. Many will never be drawn because of too little time. Once you teach yourself to brainstorm, you can’t stop the influx of ideas. Used to think up cartoon ideas way back in high school when class was boring.”
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That tiny x on the pop up add 3 months ago
Wait, what have I been eating then huh? WHAT HAVE I BEEN EATING!
Swenson shared with us what specific elements he finds most effective in creating humor in his work: “The funniest thing is when you can get a perfectly stupid expression on a character to go with an equally stupid situation.”
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Apatheist Account2 3 months ago
You'll have to explain it to me - I've never heard it called that before.
Lastly, Jeff told us more about the most rewarding aspects of being a comic artist: “I’m retired from freelancing. Though I’m coerced, er, asked by loved ones and former clients to assist on projects. If and when I have time for myself, I like to write for the joy of it. And I like to publish collections of my cartoons for ebooks. But I honestly am enjoying being free of deadlines for the most part. So being relaxed and having some free time is what motivates me to engage in some creativity—so suck it, all you AIs! Oh, not sure I should have said that. They will be seeking vengeance on us all at some point.”
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Der Kommissar 3 months ago
Paging Hall and Oates. Daryl Hall and John Oates, white courtesy phone
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Professional Bastard 3 months ago
Now then, lets give that good-for-nothing prince an offer he can't refuse
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Der Kommissar 3 months ago
My mom has asthma and diabetes, so I tried to cheer her up with flowers and chocolate
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SheamusFanFrom1987 3 months ago
Alien: Santa, remember the time I asked for a photon laser rifle and it never came? *Taps probe* I remember...!!!
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Probably Legal 3 months ago
My question with that story is why the prince was just like “hey look, a sleeping lady. I’ve got an idea! I’m going to kiss her!”
ManuelQue 3 months ago
In the original version he did much, much more than that.
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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 3 months ago (edited)
Thanks BP. I’m so glad you censored A5S. I can now sleep better tonight knowing my virgin eyes remain!
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Danish Susanne 3 months ago
Wish I knew which prophecy this is referring to. Does anyone know?
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What do you think ?
Phyzzi 3 months ago
Well, some of them were funny... then there's the ones that are just gross, or ableist, or kinda... rapey? I hope that the women in this cartoonist's life are okay.
robecca leyden 3 months ago
Completely agree. Looks like the guy really likes drawing boobs
Load More Replies... NoiseMaker 3 months ago
A few were like 5 % fun. This artist maybe should do something else than making cartoons.
Phyzzi 3 months ago
Well, some of them were funny... then there's the ones that are just gross, or ableist, or kinda... rapey? I hope that the women in this cartoonist's life are okay.
robecca leyden 3 months ago
Completely agree. Looks like the guy really likes drawing boobs
Load More Replies... NoiseMaker 3 months ago
A few were like 5 % fun. This artist maybe should do something else than making cartoons.
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