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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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, that is a good idea for a day calendar, but have it multiple times at random intervals

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    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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    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.”

    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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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heaven would be where every call for customer service or tech support is immediately answered by the person who can help you.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paging Hall and Oates. Daryl Hall and John Oates, white courtesy phone

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has asthma and diabetes, so I tried to cheer her up with flowers and chocolate

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alien: Santa, remember the time I asked for a photon laser rifle and it never came? *Taps probe* I remember...!!!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!”

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha i laughed way to hard at this. Downvote me if its make you happy.....im still laughing

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't get the joke for a while, but then I laughed so hard when I did. Made me think of that book, "Why We Have Dogs For Pets, Eat Pigs, & Wear Cows."

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One would think a "closed" sign would be more effective at the TOP of the run.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to be honest.. i like the classic sunday paper comic vibe and I get why its "funny" but its a little too sexual assaulty feels poor taste.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Janet, "Dr Finlay, why are you writing with an a**l thermometer?". Dr Finlay, " It's because some bums got my pen".

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