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Tom Toro is a cartoonist famous for his one-panel comics in The New Yorker. His work captures humor in everyday moments with a unique twist that makes us see the world in a different light.

In this article, we’ve gathered some of Toro’s latest one-panel comics. Each one offers a quick, witty take on life’s little quirks, that might make you laugh. Enjoy exploring these clever snapshots of his creative humor!

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

I'm going to open a store selling mean cats, and call it Only Fangs.

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Tom Toro, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, didn’t achieve success overnight. It took him 609 attempts before his first cartoon was published in 2010. Reflecting on his experience, Toro humorously noted that after his initial sale, he counted all his previous rejections—either out of self-punishment or as a way of recognizing the failed attempts that ultimately led to his success. "To say thank you, losers."
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Many cartoonists would agree that the constant struggle might actually fuel creativity. Toro once said that in cartooning, rejection is the norm, and success is rare. He joked that being a cartoonist is like pitching a product that only works 1% of the time, yet you still keep going. "I think the rejection and suffering is a perversely attractive part of the job. If anything, it forges a community of survivors."

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey, what's the point of this? Oh, hey, what's your favorite song? Maybe we could hum along". The Flys.

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Tom Toro believes that in the world of cartooning, less is often more. He quickly realized that forcing a message can ruin the magic of a joke. For him, it all comes down to one simple truth: "Trying to say something is the worst way of saying something."
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*𝘗𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 entered chat* ??

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

I have to admit when the Zombie stuff started to become popular I started planning. Ok, we'll go to my family's farm, but how are we going to bring the cats with us?

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"Creating comics every week that get viewed by tens of thousands of readers is deeply, deeply rewarding. Knowing that my drawings are a joyful part of people's daily lives, is genuinely a dream come true."
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. I used to use four or five exclamation points a year. Now I have to use two or three per email or people think I'm being affectedly subdued (or even rude).

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

Might have to save this for next season when catchers and pitchers report

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

I'm reminded of a similar cartoon showing a dead dragon, a Knight and his squire. The knight is saying to his squire "ok, while I loot the cave you ride into town and buy all the Barbeque sauce you can find."

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

Heaven, Heaven is a place, a place where nothing, nothing ever happens.

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

Why yes I am thinking about getting an extended car warranty. Please tell me more!

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