40 Witty And Funny Cartoons About Science, Literature, Pop Culture, And Many Other Things By John Atkinson (New Pics)
Interview With ArtistJohn Atkinson is a cartoonist from Canada, who creates the series "Wrong Hands". From an early age, John had a love for drawing, which he eventually pursued by studying fine arts at university. It was not until he began doodling with his young children that he discovered his passion for cartooning.
Atkinson's cartoons are often inspired by classic books, which he humorously summarizes in tweet-sized synopses suitable for dinner parties or functions. The artist’s sense of humor is shaped by British comedies such as Blackadder, PG Wodehouse, and Monty Python. His inspiration comes from various sources, also including Charles Schultz's Peanuts, and Gary Larson's The Far Side.
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Exactly right! Even with gun, you can at most take few lives. With large amount of misinformation, you can start a war, demonstration, or genocide
Load More Replies...Misinformation can literally destroy multiple lives. That's actually the bigger weapon
Each weapon is held with the right hand, except for the last one. Coincidence? Maybe. We'll never know.
Clubs actually appear to have been rare before the advent of large scale organized warfare, so it was probably predated by both the knife and the spear.
All take different skills to harm or kill someone, but the last one can kill people you aren't even aiming at. For example, taking a hundred units of Insulin can help you get all the rest you need for the rest of your life. (note. Don't do that. You will die)
Guns already have an analogous potential to accidentally kill innocent people.
Load More Replies...Bored Panda reached out to John Atkinson to ask more questions about his recent works. First, we wanted the artist to remind our readers what inspired him to pursue a career in cartoons and how he got started in the industry. Atkinson told us: “I studied fine art at university. When I was younger I took my shot at becoming a famous painter and, after spectacularly failing, took up graphic design. Cartooning came much later. When my children were very young, I would doodle with them and they got a really big kick out of it. I guess the cartooning grew out of that. I began showing my cartoons to my cat, but he seemed utterly indifferent, so I thought I should try sharing them with others.”
Look at the old yeller one from the side and it looks like a gun! Yay...
Only four of these were(are) true for me(The 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 11th ones. I was born 2007, btw)
genuine question here. Isn't millennial if you were born between 1981 and 1996? Of course different things were introduced in different communities at different time, but if you were born 10 years after the millennial generation, is itsurprising you lived even four of these?
Load More Replies..."Back in my day: 1) The US had 48 states; 2) people were saying 'I Like Ike'; 3) the only thing orbiting the Earth was the Moon; 4) On the entire planet, there was no such thing as an integrated circuit - let alone a microprocessor."
Gen-X Edition: We programmed VCRs to record TV shows so we could watch them whenever we wanted. We copied video games on floppy disks for free. We made mixed tapes so only one kid in the entire class actually bought the album. We learned about new video games in magazines, which usually included a floppy disk with demos of the games. Landline phones had curly cords that could stretch 20 feet. Our headphones also had curly cords that could stretch 20 feet. Video rental stores were popular hang outs, and we had punch cards (rent 5 movies, get the 6th for free).
GEN X here. Totally forgot Netflix was a mail in thing! As soon as I read it though yep, came right back to me! That's some nostalgic s**t right there! Lol
Next, we wanted to know his art style evolved over time, and what factors influenced these changes. John said: “Over the years, I have slowly been honing and refining my work to develop a more distinctive style. As a graphic designer, strength in the simplicity of line and composition are paramount and I think that has influenced my cartoons. Occasionally I’ll have an idea for a cartoon and then struggle with ‘How the $!@#* am I going to draw that?’ Sometimes I figure it out and other times I just move on. There’s also a lot of writing involved. And by ‘a lot’ I mean streamlining the writing so that it’s minimal yet still conveys the idea in a succinct and funny way. It can be extremely challenging at times.”
*Midwestern /lh I believe pop originated from Chicago but diffused across the Midwest hehe
Load More Replies...Asked about how he balances the creative aspects of his work with the business side of things, such as marketing and promotion, Atkinson explained: “I’m a terrible self-promoter. Like the majority of creative people, I suffer from imposter syndrome and when you’re fabulously neurotic, the last thing you want to do is shout ‘Like me!’ to the world. The business side of any creative discipline is not something you’re generally taught. I think you just have to slowly figure it out, which is something I clearly haven’t mastered yet.”
Don't forget the Christian bible - it contains, sex, violence, adultery, murder...
... Incest, cannibalism, paganism, torture, too many sexual crimes to count, socialist beliefs... 😝
Load More Replies...I can be dense at times, but I don't understand if this means "woke" is good or bad.
Load More Replies...OMG I LOVE THE JOY OF COOKING!!!! They made the best pancakes!!!
Then, we wanted to know more about the characters in John’s cartoons. We were interested in how he approaches creating characters and developing their personalities and backstories. The artist told us: “My work isn’t character-driven. Every once and awhile the same chicken might show up, but for the most part my work is idea-driven. The concept dictates the drawing or the characters for a particular gag, but that generally changes from one idea to the next.”
A friend of mine used to describe a loose woman as Trampus Sluteus Maximus
The poker face makes me imagine the bat going wheee in the most bored and flat voice
We also asked what are some of the most rewarding aspects of being a cartoonist and what keeps John motivated to continue creating. Atkinson said: “When I hear that in some small way I’ve brightened someone’s day or simply made them smile, I think that’s the most rewarding thing. Cartooning is a great way to extract the silly nonsense bottled up in your head. Humor is incredibly subjective, so I’m always interested to read people’s reactions. I get a wide range of comments from 'This is hilarious' to 'You’re not as clever as you think you are' to 'I don’t get it.' The last one is my favorite. I generally respond with, 'I don’t get it either.'”
They where all funny but pauper to web cartoonist made me laugh out loud.
Finally, asked about how the artist stays up to date with current trends and developments in the cartoon industry, and how he sees the industry evolving in the future, John Atkinson answered: “I generally don’t keep very current with developments in the industry. I certainly read a lot of other cartoonists and am always amazed at how many incredibly talented people are out there. I can’t say with any certainty how the industry will evolve, but in the short term, at least online, there’s a movement toward 'movement'. Apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels are pulling many readers away from static to moving images. Perhaps some form of animation – even for cartoons like mine – may be the next, logical step.”
I believe Stephen King's would be something with a red eye to symbolize the Crimson King
There's a dagger in the pumpkin. It will turn back into ~you know~ at 12 so be quick
Harold the Lousy was actually called "the Lousy" because he swore not to cut his hair. So, it was gross and dirty, and probably filled with lice.
In Norwegian his name is Harald Hårfagre. Hår is hair, and fagre is fair, beautiful. It is known that the Vikings were wain, and washed themselves a lot more than the rest of Europe, and combed their hair&beards vigoriosly (based on the amount of combes found)
Load More Replies...Winnie the Pooh (Bear of Christopher Robin) Cue music! 🎶Gotta get up. Gotta get going. Gonna see a friend of mine... Pooh Bear, Winnie the Pooh Bear, wherever you go Oh won't you take me please... it's me and it's you, silly ole Winnie the Pooh 🎶🎶
and why does that creepy uncle look like my creepy uncle 😳
Load More Replies...I had a devoted cult follower for 15 years. Then had a year break. My current cult follower will be 2 next week. Wouldn't change a thing
as a rabit(oid), what do they mean "unrelenting mime"??
I really want to know what their assumptions were about..
Load More Replies...My favorite pastime is to watch the movie "Pretty Woman" in reverse. That way it looks like she gives him back his money and then he drops her off on the corner.
Not soon after this conversation, the huge hairless bipeds picked up both of them and they were never seen again
Does cartoon would’ve been great to the very last frame at a picture of a bucket from Kentucky chicken
My dog.... I move a centimetre.... something cool is about to happen
very not true, some night not but a lot of dogs love the car, wind in their face and all
Load More Replies...dido and Aeneas??? fr??? trying to think ab smth else that fits this,,,
Is one of those 'Murder She Wrote' moments but instead of the guest star it's the titular lady?
Yep, as an opera fan journalist of my country said "All the operas revolve around a murder, the public at the time went to the theaters to listen to people singing about a dead guy or gal"
Load More Replies...im gonna do it so no one else has to. *they're
Load More Replies...Why would an elephant need cargo pants when he's already got a trunk?
EVERYONE DIES WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeEEEeeE (chokes) *raspy voice* water please
Especially after the first season in DC Comics television shows.
Load More Replies...Frida Kahlo's father was German. I don't know the etymology of the name Kahlo, but in German, there is a "Kalauer". I don't think this is what is meant here, though, is it? (= a corny joke!)(same pronunciation, BTW)
"It derives from kahl, a German word meaning "bald."
Load More Replies...I have watched too much meatcanyon to take this comment lightly.
Load More Replies...the old man and the seafood crackers (dog man reference for anyone who's read ;))
should have replaced myrrh with parsley, sage, rosemary or perhaps thyme
I didn't read the title and stared at this like "..is this Oliver Twist or Great Expectations?"
If it's not Shakespeare it's the Bible if it's not the Bible, it's Shakespeare... so yes
Load More Replies...I don't know, but the other guy seems like a bit of a quack.
Load More Replies...COVID-19, aka Schrödinger’s Virus. Because we couldn’t get tested, we didn’t know if we had the virus or not. We had to act as if we had the virus so we didn’t spread it to others. We had to act as if we had never had the virus, because if we hadn’t had it, we weren’t immune. Therefore, we both had, and didn’t have the virus. Thus, Schrödinger’s Virus. If you don’t understand this joke, never speak about science again. Ever.
Oh my god my dad read war and peace and the book was about as big as my cat
I'd just stop at tiny shredded food! Who needs a big life when you have tiny pieces of cheese?
Load More Replies...John Atkinson's love for humor and creativity, especially through his series 'Wrong Hands', mirrors his ability to capture the essence of complex subjects in a relatable way. His work resonates with a broad range of subjects including science, literature, and pop culture, offering a distinct style that enhances the storytelling.
If you're interested in understanding the nuances in his work, you might explore how he humorously interprets themes from classic literature in his witty cartoons.
I wonder if they still get signals from it. I would assume probably not, but I tend to get into trouble when I do that.
Yes, they do, it's expected to stay operational until 2025.
Load More Replies...Make sure to position yourselves properly, you don't want to look suspicious....
Load More Replies...Surprised to see the photographer Diane Arbus included - great respect!
She should’ve rode a horse. It would probably kick the wolf in the face
i loved yogurt raisins when i was younger but then i made the mistake of eating them on a car trip. i threw them up, and haven’t eaten them since
Load More Replies...And baby formula is made from what is leftover after processing milk
Load More Replies...Chapter 7: Authors delimma about the argument in chapter 5 and writing a letter to the AITA magazine
Chapter 9: Author's self-reflection after reading comments from chapter 7's AITA post. Edit: put in wrong chapter number, I must be an editor lol
Load More Replies...Couldn't put it better myself, Keats, that's why I don't write poetry.
Apple and chocolate are the not disappointing ones, candycorn- I haven’t ever had candy corn
I spat vodka out my nose way too much. Brilliant. Note to self don't drink while on BP
Go to boredpanda.com you can see all the submitted content, and many times it's more than the curated feed.
Load More Replies...I spat vodka out my nose way too much. Brilliant. Note to self don't drink while on BP
Go to boredpanda.com you can see all the submitted content, and many times it's more than the curated feed.
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