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My name is Glenn Cooper and I am an artist who enjoys cartooning, humorous illustration, and creating abstract paintings. I reside in California with my wife Sharie, dog Gizmo, and cat Rocky.

Over the years I have been drawing gag cartoons for magazines and trade publications and for the last few years, I have been posting a single-panel gag cartoon titled Risible Cartoons on social media. I draw rough drafts of my cartoons and illustrations on pencil and paper and my final works are completed by way of a drawing tablet and digital illustration program. I love the process of coming up with an idea/gag and carefully crafting a cartoon with or without a caption that will hopefully deliver a smile or chuckle to my followers.

I appreciate the opportunity to show my Risible Cartoons here on Bored Panda and hope everyone enjoys them. More of my Risibles can be found on my Instagram and other works including humorous illustrations and multi-panel Risible Sunday Funnies can be found at Ko-fi. Thank you!

More info: Instagram | ko-fi.com

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First Job

First Job

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Jaya
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we were teens, my brother sold our computer to someone for cash. Our family computer, which also had all of my files. So yeah, I can totally see this cartoon happening. It is very funny though (in a cartoon, not if it was real)

Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then there was me as a kid, cleaning dads shoes for extra money

Nonesuch
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heading for white collar life, certainly no blue collar

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My journey as an artist was never intentional or well planned out. As a youngster I loved doodling small humorous pictures to entertain myself and eventually share with others. I would draw cartoons to share with family and friends, but I never took cartooning seriously until later in life. The quote “Jack of all trades and a master of none” fits me very well. Over time I have accumulated many passions, hobbies and interests such as musician, songwriter, humorous illustrator, cartoonist, painter, wood worker and the important ones, business owner, career in law enforcement and taking care of my family.

A few years ago I took a break away from police work and relocated to New York City where my wife had an opportunity to further her passion as a pastry chef while I studied at the NY Art Students League. This is when and where I honed in on my skills as an artist and began to take my cartooning seriously, which resulted in me creating Risible Cartoons.

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    #3

    Fat Batman

    Fat Batman

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    Why?
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Batman becomes Fatman.

    Erik Markward
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah what's with the deleted reply with a score of -12 😳

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    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what Robin had to say about the whole deal? I'd really like to hear both sides.

    Mr.Li
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it will take a while cause Robin still laughs like the joker

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    My creative process begins every day first with multiple cups of black coffee. Coffee seems to wake up the right side of my brain. Throughout my day I constantly think about how I can apply a humorous twist to an everyday occurrence(s). When I observe something that catches my attention (normal or wacky), my mind immediately switches to a creative mode and tries to come up with a way to make a wacky or impossible scenario believable and/or a normal occurrence or scenario appear wacky.

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    #4

    Park Food

    Park Food

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing about pants, though.

    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I periodically want to test this at places, but haven't been saucy enough yet.

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were a lot of pigeons at the prison I was in. I was outside sitting with a friend or two one afternoon, as another inmate loudly berated a pigeon couple for having sex on the sidewalk. She accused them of having no respect, told them no one wanted to see that, and they were shameless letting everyone see. The woman seemed quite serious. The pigeons, being rather busy at the time, ignored the lecture completely.

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    #5

    Island Beggar

    Island Beggar

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Important rule in marketing: make your customers come to you.

    Marco Richter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also: create a problem and sell the solution.

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    Amberlie Mikelsen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this dude doesn't have a six figure income WHY!?!?

    Worst Cop in Britain
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeless guy has a makeshift light control. Give him money, receive a green light.

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Wash your windshield with a greasy rag, mister?"

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    Once I have an idea, I create a rough pen or pencil drawing and add it to my messy stack of drafts. All of my final cartoons are created on a Huion digital drawing monitor. Sometimes I complete a final product within a couple of hours but often I will save and revisit a cartoon, reworking it until I think the gag or idea finally works.

    #6

    Bad Taste In Mouth

    Bad Taste In Mouth

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    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well mom, I was lucky to get anything. She was really hard to milk today."

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chunky Lemon Milk. (If you know, you know.)

    Why?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an udder matter!

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    #7

    Dress For Success

    Dress For Success

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    panther
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If kilts aren't allowed, I'm not going.

    Christof Irran
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know how they say "You can't take it with you"? Well, at one time you could, but then this guy showed up at the pearly gates with bagpipes so they put a stop to that. Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us.

    Michael Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Noooooo .." wailed the after consulting the original texts in Heaven. "They left off the R!!! It should have read **celebrate**!"

    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't wanna go to a heaven where men can't wear skirts, Scottish or otherwise.

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    My signature style (at least what I strive for) is cartoons drawn with simple lines and colors that support my comedic vision and a gag line that returns the favor to the image.

    #8

    Trim Time

    Trim Time

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No spelling errors here, folks.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing it wasnt 'hear' cuts. Couldnt wear glasses afterwards

    #9

    Free Taste

    Free Taste

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    Dibs1337
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be wary, the gun does not hold the lemonade.

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a pretty good marketing ploy.

    #10

    Today's Special

    Today's Special

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No SUBstitutions allowed.

    Dale B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waiter... there's a submarine in my soup.

    stuart bezant
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waiter waiter.... Ah you know how it goes

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    #11

    Long Way Around

    Long Way Around

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    T F
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a long little doggie

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor weiner dogs. They're the butt of a lot of jokes.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its butt is teensy compared to the rest of its body.

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    #13

    Hanger Family

    Hanger Family

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    Leslie Shiflet (Shakey)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there and done that. I sure do miss vehicles with the wings.

    #14

    Who Let The Dog Out

    Who Let The Dog Out

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    Menacing Duck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Warning: A runaway vacuum cleaner is supposedly running rampant throughout the neighborhood. Stay alert"

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    #15

    Cat Meets Cactus

    Cat Meets Cactus

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    Dibs1337
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scratching post, that scratches back.

    meow point1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The seven dirty words in Cat are REOOOWWWW, AAAHH, HISSSSS, YEEEEOOW, MAROOWWW, EEOOWWW, and RRRRREEO!

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    #16

    Fire Department

    Fire Department

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    Rin (all pronouns)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would make more sense if the guy INSIDE broke the glass, he even has this axe looking thing.

    #17

    Bad Toto No Bone

    Bad Toto No Bone

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought about that. Everyone got something, but not even some kibble for Toto, the one who was faithful from the start.

    Ugh_What_Now
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... Toto got to live? The film version(which most are more familiar with than the book anyway) has Miss Gulch showing up with an order from the sherriff, and she takes him away to be PUT DOWN. He escapes from her basket and her Oz counter part is literally the Wicked Witch who is defeated(killed/never seen again); giving us a clear assumption of what happened to Miss Gulch. Most likely killed in the tornado or the very least not able to get her hands on Toto.

    Jen Cole
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toto made more $ than the munchkins in W O OZ

    Josh King
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    2 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Folks living in Oz, is this a thing?? :-)

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder whether, after the story, Toto had sibs Toot and Otto.

    UselessKnowledgeFont
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took a moment as I was thinking of Australia's nickname

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor Toto. He always got the s**t end of the stick.

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    #18

    Humor Patch

    Humor Patch

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    Steve Eaton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half blind leading the half blind.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing eye man with seeing eye dog.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do say people look like their pets! *eyes cage full of pet rats*

    ShoShie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sympathy patch for the pooch

    Sophia Ann Mohr
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can say he is the right eye man

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    #19

    Sunday Funnies

    Sunday Funnies

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel the need to go there badly.

    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too, but only if it has a truckload of money on which I can relax on

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    Junior Farrell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have thought this every time i drove past a self storage in town called The Lock Up Self Storage

    Larry Prescott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just for a little while. Life has boxed me in.

    Michael Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a problem in some places and self store places don't take kindly to you trying to live in the unit. The contract you sign forbids it

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    #20

    Bum Knee

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    Sam Juan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't see because of my lazy eye

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a lazy eye....crossed. wore glasses, didnt help. Visited eye surgeon. He snipped the muscle And it grew back stronger. Neat, huh!

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    Justin Rogers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thought we couldn't bum shame anymore. Better cancel this whole guy's career for a tasteless joke.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs to get a leg up. But then, he couldnt stand it.

    #21

    Boom Town

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    MaximumKarmaSaint
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The idea that people in dark alleyways are carrying around lighters to sell illegally has some comedic irony to it.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fill me in on the skateboard. Also, need a sequel.

    Shueman81
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved my first stone, but I also hate it. FYI for the kids, the first stone is the best feeling, but you will never get that high again. You will be left to chasing that feeling. It's fine to try, but just saying from someone who knows it could destroy you over time

    T F
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Combo from breaking bad??

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    #22

    Island Feast

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You dug all the way to China to get food, and you forgot the fortune cookies?

    Emily Scheib
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    China doesn't actually have fortune cookies. That's something Americans created.

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    Rin (all pronouns)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess he wants to stay on the island tho?

    #23

    Family Trips

    Family Trips

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s always that one kid, in every family. Every. Family.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid's ashamed cuz his nose is short

    Amberlie Mikelsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course there is, and I am that kid (at heart, anyway)

    Karen Jacob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen these stickers with an empty space on them with a sign saying opening on them

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    #24

    Space Ship

    Space Ship

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    Sola Bolarinwa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I pray that everyone will come to know the God I serve. A God who died for our sins, rose up from the grave that we will eventually be with Him in Heaven.

    stuart bezant
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that my middle school teacher?

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    #25

    Get Your Motor Running

    Get Your Motor Running

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    Sam Juan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Born to be wild...and crazy

    Leslie Shiflet (Shakey)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Head out on the highway, looking for adventure, whatever comes your way!!! I saw Steppenwolf a few years back at the Ohio State Fair for 25 bucks. It was outstanding!!!! And yes, I'm old as dirt.✌️❤️ but I got to see all of the good bands.

    Amberlie Mikelsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire all of your guns at once and explode into space

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only they had a smile on their face when they stop you.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see whether the mechanic smoothed out the throttle.

    Jim Mears (HOW TO DO STUFF)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first joke about the lawnmower was funny. Every other one was a total dud.

    #26

    Gutter Clogged

    Gutter Clogged

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    Dinoman65
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, that's EVERY gutter after a rainstorm.