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42 Hilarious Comics Referencing Our Culture, Literature And Art, By John Atkinson (New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Canadian cartoonist John Atkinson is the creator of the popular Wrong Hands series. His comics take everyday life and classic literature and turn them into quick, witty jokes that readers can enjoy in just a glance.
With his clear drawing style and sharp sense of humor, Atkinson has built a loyal following around the world. His work is light, clever, and always leaves you with a smile. Here are some of his latest cartoons.
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keyboardtek 3 months ago
I am pretty sure misinformation was created when the first religion was started.
Atkinson didn’t set out to be a cartoonist right away. He studied fine art at university and first tried his hand at painting before moving into graphic design. Cartooning came later, almost by accident. “When my children were very young, I would doodle with them and they got a really big kick out of it,” he once explained. “I guess the cartooning grew out of that.”
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Over time, he refined his style into something distinct—clean lines, strong composition, and just the right amount of writing to deliver the punchline. “There’s a lot of writing involved,” he said. “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.” His goal is to make the humor sharp, but also easy to understand.
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Nicole Weymann 3 months ago
Gotta be willing to learn for people to teach you.
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QuincyForrest 3 months ago
Seventy-seven million MAGA American voters apparently never read Animal Farm. Or, they did read it and said "Oh yeah! Model society!"
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The humor itself comes from a wide range of influences. Atkinson has often mentioned being inspired by British comedies such as Blackadder and Monty Python, as well as classic cartoonists like Charles Schultz and Gary Larson. But in the end, his cartoons are more about the idea than recurring characters. “My work isn’t character-driven,” he explained. “The concept dictates the drawing or the characters for a particular gag.”
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Despite his success, Atkinson admits the work isn’t always easy. Coming up with fresh ideas week after week can be a challenge, and so can the business side of being an artist. “Perhaps the greatest and most consistent [challenge] is having to continually create new content,” he said. Still, what keeps him motivated is the reaction from readers. “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.”
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ThatAussieIdiot(He/Him/Aussie) 2 months ago
I reckon the final example was built by someone quite TENTS! (read in Southern American accent for the joke to work better)
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Bill Swallow 3 months ago (edited)
The catalog needs a 1-liter Wittgen-Stein for your beer. "I drink, therefore I am!" - Bruce, University of Woolamaloo Philosophy Department
Auntriarch 3 months ago
Bill, do you mind if we call you Bruce, just to keep it simple?
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Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll) 3 months ago
So now we all know that Musk is a festering pile of goo that emits a nasty odour, even if he is rich.
Caffeinated Ape 3 months ago (edited)
And isn't even worthy of having had Burt Bacharach write a catchy song about him!
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Deadpool's Side Chic 2 months ago
Why did I immediately think of an orange clown poop head in an office he has no business being in since said orange goo can bankrupt even a casino?
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Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll) 3 months ago
Why bother with this perfect recap? ;-)
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Joshua Santiago 3 months ago
We all need a hobby... get things off our head and lightens the load for a good bit
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Bill Swallow 3 months ago
I would pay to see Trump, Vance. Hegseth, and Roberts savagely attacked by a flock of Canada Geese!
SchadenFreudian Psychology 3 months ago
I hope to never again go further south than I already am.
Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll) 3 months ago
"Poutine is a dish of french fries and cheese curds topped with a hot brown gravy. It emerged in the Centre-du-Québec region of Quebec in the late 1950s, though its exact origins are uncertain, and there are several competing claims regarding its invention. For many years, it was used by some to mock Quebec society. Poutine later became celebrated as a symbol of Québécois culture and the province of Quebec. It has long been associated with Quebec cuisine, and its rise in prominence has led to its growing popularity throughout the rest of Canada."
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Auntriarch 3 months ago (edited)
🦓🦁🦛🦒 can you believe there's no lemur emoji? 👑 Julian then
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Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll) 3 months ago
You can lead a horticulture but you can't make her think.
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