Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to make our problems feel less heavy. And that's where humor comes in, making us smile and forget about our troubles, even if just for a little while.
If you're looking to add some joy to your day, you've come to the right place because Mark Parisi is back on Bored Panda with his "Off The Mark" cartoons! These comics are filled with good-hearted humor and clever observations that will surely bring a smile to your face.
"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," the artist shared in a previous interview with Bored Panda.
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I'm curious to see what the cat's see in the empty box. 🤔📦🪤😂
Load More Replies...Bouche couldn't care less about boxes, but Audi loves them.
My old man Ramses eats boxes - like a beaver gnawing on wood to trim its teeth - he doesn't sit (even when he'd fit) in them. Now the two young'uns are picking up his habit. So, still no sitting! 😹
My cat doesn't do boxes unless they are stacked. She prefers to overlook her territory as an elevated queen.
Mark talked about how his comics began. He's been making "Off the Mark" comics since 1987. The artist started by putting them in small newspapers every week. "It's now nationwide in daily papers, as well as things like national greeting card lines," Mark said. You can find many 'Off the Mark' comic books on his website, and he also wrote a humorous middle-grade book series called Marty Pants, which is published by HarperCollins.
You see, this is something cats don't have to go to class for. They are born with it as a natural instinct. They just know how to act without instruction because they wouldn't listen if they got it anyways
Load More Replies...Cats don't need the acting lessons. They can gaslight us like nobody's business.
This! My kitty acts so pitiful when i get back from work xD like he was SO lonely
Load More Replies...Notice there are no cats in this class? Cats know they deserve more food.
Mark has been creating cartoons for as long as he can recall. "I've explored other types of art but have always known I'm a cartoonist at heart. I live for combining words and drawings to tell a funny story."
THIS! My puppy is little, until bedtime, then she becomes a St Bernard-Great Dane mix!
Truth for any human trying to sleep with any animal. (I'm looking at my little girl, Aurora, who can't weigh more than 5 lbs* but yet somehow takes up ALL the room!) *At least when she's not standing on me, demanding food - then she weighs about 1000 lbs, and all of it in her front paws. 😸
“Get Your Very Own Growing Doggo! Just Add Comfy Blanket! (Available in all different breeds and ages. Supplies will never run out.)”
My cat sleeps on my bed, but she prefers to sleep on top of me. So it doesn't matter how scrunched I am, she'll want to be on top of my legs.
Pineapple does not belong on pizza. Neither does chopped duck, just to be clear
Pineapple, chicken, bacon and sweet peppers 🤤🤤 my absolute favourite pizza combination
The National Cartoonists Society gave "Off the Mark" an award for being the best newspaper comic in 2008, 2011, 2017, and 2020. In 2013, they chose it as the top comic for greeting cards. In 2022, Mark won another award for his greeting cards called the Louie Award.
Mark's cards are sold by different companies like Recycled Paper Greetings, American Greetings, Oatmeal Studios, and NobleWorks.
I’m in the minority here. I love assembling ikea furniture
me too! and only made one mistake once in 20 years of IKEA. Never had shortage of screws etc either. I think people who complain never tried, of just dont read the manual first.
Load More Replies...Those who can, execute. Those who can't, stand in the Returns line at Ikea.
It's funny because I am at ikea right now... And I know I'll be like the executioner when I get home.
Mark Parisi actively shares his funny comics on Instagram, where he has over 103,000 followers. You can join his fan group by checking out his comedy.
For more of Mark's work, check out our previous articles by clicking here, here and here.
I'm getting the idea that they're a package deal, lol.
Load More Replies...Thank you cat for making Issac Newton discover the law of gravity.
that cat was my great-great-great-great grandfather!
Load More Replies...About time the cat's contribution was acknowledged.
If I'm not mistaken he did have a cat and according to some lore, he made the first cat flaps for her and her litter.
No, this is actually accurate. A coworker of my friend gave a frappachino with a bunch of add ins and the friend loved it despite hating coffee. Has tried different flavors occasionally, but could still taste the coffee too strongly in them and never ordered them again. OFC my friend wasn't attempting to return it like the guy in the picture and either just drank it or threw it out, idk which. Will occasionally buy the very specific one that is acceptable on occasion still though.
Soft can-openers are weird that way. Me, I'll have a saucer of coffee black. Audi isn't interested in coffee, silly kitten.
Load More Replies...I'm the opposite. Coffee for me is absolutely a dessert, but if I can't taste the coffee then What was the Point? I could have just gotten a milkshake! Gotta have those bitter notes to complement the sweet!
I worked at a Starbucks in the wealthy area of my town for 3 years. The entitlement and eternity length drink orders were insaneeee. We had house wives who would come through twice a day, drop $13 on a “drink” that had literally 20 pumps of syrup in it. And they would get pissy if a new person took their order because they wanted to feel like they were important.
I like black coffee. The bitterness helps kill the aftertaste of food.
They only kind of coffee I've ever drank is black coffee. How can somebody drink cold coffee??
have you ever tried cold brew? It's nothing like coffee that got cold.
Load More Replies...No wonder there are circles around racoon's eyes! Because they stay up all night that makes sense!
I have insomnia, but thanks for the tip anyway JERRY
now its just a rugged looking red panda mixed with a rat crossbred with a cat
Its an ajar coffin funeral. They gave a berry rude jar-gon though.. /s
Load More Replies...I love dandelions! When I was little, my mom had this thing where she would hold the dandelion under my chin “to see if I like butter.” Just a little toddler “game” I don’t know if anyone else’s mom ever did it back in the day. And I used to love to pick the dandelions in our yard which my dad was happy about. Of course I love when they’re fuzzy to blow on them. Which spreads the seeds actually I guess. I would be happy to get a bouquet of dandelions!
They aren't weeds they're additions.😊 And the whole plant is edible. Pesto with dandelions ist great. (In german dandelion is called "Löwenzahn" = "Lions tooth")
In Portuguese it's dente de leão, which also translates to lion's tooth
Load More Replies...I want all "weeds" they keep the dust down help with noise pollution and clean the air. Okay maybe not goatheads
The dog that I watch sometimes is THIS to a T! I finally laid a towel down underneath the bowl :D
that works only before he turns a lap around the room..... :D
Load More Replies...NO IM THE GOOD DOGGY EVENTHOUGH IM NOT A DOG
Load More Replies...They can do a lot more staring and judging when they're comfortably seated.
Bathroom time is a GROUP activity unless its them then its solo
Load More Replies...Fairly accurate. But if you dare watch your cat on the litter box, it is horribly offensive.
Dogs pee up against trees so he’s brought the tree with his sample on it.
Load More Replies...With only one finger, it would be more like a back scratch than a massage!😂😂
Load More Replies...I am not into spirits but in this case I assume, that neat means without ice
Load More Replies...Did anybody had the Darth Vader theme song in your head while reading this? (Yes I know it is a storm trooper, but still)
Star Wars fan here, it’s called the imperial march!!
Load More Replies...They actually have good aim it’s just that Luke had mad plot armor
In "a new hope" Obie-wan says that he recognize the shooting of stormtroopers on the Jawa sandcrawler. So they must shoot well ! But off screen...
Definitely! At one minute https://youtu.be/MalYAZFlcGI?si=5lHh67FK734BF1MM
Load More Replies...no, they are not lying. clouds change shapes because of the wind...
Load More Replies...Glad my cat doesn't do this, he usually just eats them but doesn't bring them in
none of my cats are outside cats so i dont have to worry about seeing mice and birds on the floor.
My cat Lexi brought disgusting stuff into the house all the time, but for her kittens. Decapitated mice, dead swallows, rotten rats, and one time she dropped some pigeon feathers on my armchair!!!
And all you need to do to make it funnier is add a bit off motion blur!
Load More Replies...I'm a toddler teacher and can confirm this is a toddler's default expression...
Laurie needs help. She needs to go to T.M.S meetings. (Too Much Sugar) don't worry I'll go with you. 😂
But she's bound to make you two start having babies! Are you up for that?
Whoever named dogs was a lot more creative than whoever named anteaters.
he horror! Unsee juice after seeing the scary fruit juice!
I have both - "uhh~ new friend! Pet me!" and "Stranger-Danger! Better hide between the towels for at least 24h!" - tbf First one grew up save and the other got rescued (severly hurt by humans) as a kitten.
Load More Replies...Not here in France! They've just stopped putting the a/c on in our local supermarket (35° outside today.) and it's unbearable! Yesterday I found flies inside the packaged fresh baked goods, and the "fresh" fruit wasn't looking too fresh (plus loads of flies!!) 🤢🤮 I used to love taking my time to browse while shopping, but now as a 50yr old female I'm in and out as quickly as possible, and leave looking like I just stepped out of the shower 🥵 . I'm guessing it's to save money, not the planet, but it's going to backfire badly if they continue.
Load More Replies...Where I used to shop! People would take sweaters in when it was over 100 degrees.
All food is less perishable at lower temperatures. Plus, the shelf stockers don't get hot an lazy...
Load More Replies...Oh-boe. Another one. Doesn't she want to be a bit plucky wlile she experiments? What woodwind you do in this situation?
I think she's saying no strings attached and she doesn't date strings...
Since the sun sees me, I hate it. Only reason it/we exist is because it's sucking itself to death. 😑
Load More Replies...Dont worry Mike, I got it right away just because I have to deal with this on a daily basis : I have to loving and never satiated pups.
Load More Replies...The bowl is complaining, that doggo thinks there is never enough food in it.
Load More Replies...Uh oh, wait till the firecracker explodes. Oh well, at least the firecracker doesn't have to pay the bills....
Because he just HUMS, so would be a first if he actually sings (hence the lyrics)
Because he just. HUMS, so would be a first if he actually sings (hence the lyrics)
Load More Replies...The cactus doesn't want the water or a refill of water because cacti need very little water.
Load More Replies...Loved this. He reminds me of Gary Larson
Loved this. He reminds me of Gary Larson
