These cartoons about the travails of technology are for anyone who’s fat-fingered a message, butt-dialed a friend, or been baffled by the latest gaming console.
Parker
“A spelling test? Surely they have software for that sort of thing!” Baloo
“Caution: Do not, under any circumstances, press the small red button on top of the camera…” Tom Cheney
“You lived the first 70 years of your life without a cell phone; why is forgetting it at home now a cause for panic?” Art Bouthillier
“Our first 40 years were wonderful. The last ten were basically point and click.” Tom Cheney
“Now that we’re old and covered with wrinkles, they come out with the camera phone.” Earl Engleman
“My dad is a natural at multitasking. He can goof up, screw up, and mess up all at the same time.” Randy Glasbergen
Did you know it’s Retirement Security Week? Saving money for retirement is hard, so we thought we’d lighten your spirits with a little financial humor. (Yes, there is such a thing.)
“She has a master’s degree in buyology!” Lane
“That’s why they’re called running shoes. When you see the prices, you feel running.” Randolph
“Yes, I am unemployed, but I prefer the term, ‘stay-at-home Dad.’” Martin Bucella
“I solved the problem of what to get me.” Chon Day
“No, Ed doesn’t play; he bought them from neighbor kids that couldn’t play either!” S. Phelps
“Of course we don’t mind you stretching the truth, as long as you don’t mind a five- to ten-year stretch.” Bob Vojtko
“Now, this policy will cover your home for fire, theft, flood, and huffing and puffing.” Baloo
Studies have shown that laughter has many psychological benefits. If so, then these cartoons on stress management, self-esteem, and psychotherapy should have you feeling better in no time!
“The funny little bald man is here again, Doctor.”
“I used to have low self-esteem, but hanging around with losers like you has cured me.” Chon Day
“I don’t want to lose the one that’s a wise investor.” Earl Engleman
Randy Glasbergen
“No, no — ‘psychotherapist’ is one word!” James Estes
“Everybody thinks I’m immature, except my mommy.”
“That looks like the top of the fifth, the count is three-and-two, bases are loaded and the catcher is signaling for a curveball, low and inside.” Tom Cheney
October is Health Literacy Month, so it’s a great time to visit your doctor for a checkup. These cartoons featuring doctors and nurses might not make you healthier, but they can at least fix your funny bone!
Edgar Argo
“Apparently, you have hangnail, hammertoe, and shingles. I’m going to refer you to a roofing contractor.” Chuck Mikell
“You were having a bad hair day and it spread to your face. Fortunately, we caught it before it went any further.” Randy Glasbergen
“Give me the bad news, Doc. Am I going to live?” Chon Day
“I already diagnosed myself on the Internet. I either have three left kidneys, recurring puberty, or Dutch Elm disease.” Randy Glasbergen
“You know, Doc, I thought all the ladies were whistling at me until I discovered it was my hearing aid.” E. Needham
“If you ask me, I think a lollipop is a poor trade-off for a shot in the arm.” Steve Paul
September 22 is Car-Free Day, a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel. These cartoons illustrate why we might be better off NOT having cars!
“I couldn’t repair your brakes so I made the horn louder.” Charles Castleman
“USED CARS… Push it home and save.” Chon Day
“Don’t bother rotating the tires. They rotated on their own all the way here.” Pat Hardin
“I did something wrong, didn’t’ I?” Chon Day
“…the good news is that we now have a phone in the car.” R. Palazzo
“Look what you’ve done to my father’s car!” Art Bouthillier
“Now, watch what happens when I shift into second.” Tom Cheney
Our cartoonists find the humor in baseball from all sides: the umpires, players, coaches, and fans.
“It’s baseball fever, Mr. Fisher…you’ve caught it!” Bill Maul
“It’s my professional opinion, Bill, that you can protect your baseball cards from Helen Garrett without a pre-going steady agreement!” Mugs
“That looks like the top of the fifth, the count is three-and-two, based are loaded and the catcher is signaling for a curve ball, low and inside.” Tom Cheney
“They lost.”
“If they average .300 batting, they’re heroes; if we average .999 umpiring, we’re bums.” Stewart
Joseph Farris
“Fred and I are celebrating our 35th baseball season together.” Marty Lowe
Much has changed since 1925, but has our sense of humor? Take a look at these cartoons from 1925, and you be the judge.
“Giddap, Nell! We’ll Have That Ol’ Stump Out in a Jiffy!” Nate Collier June 13, 1925
“Oh Look — Margie’s Getting Her Face Lifted!” Paul Goold July 18, 1925
“I’m Looking for Something Snappy in Husbands” “Yes, Madam.” This is Our New Fall Line, Just In” Donald McKee August 1, 1925
“So Your Friend Says He’s Lonsome, Does He, Tatters?” “He Wants Entertainment, Does He?” Well, I’ve Found the Best Way to Entertain Folks — “Is to Let Them Think They’re Doin’ it Theirselves” Robert L. Dickey September 5, 1925
“Call for Mr. Smith” Wyncie King September 19, 1925
The Sleepy Bookkeeper: “If That Ol’ Fathead of a Boss Comes Snooping Around, Wake Me, Bill, I’m Goin’ to Take a Little Snooze” Nate Collier October 10, 1925
“Ticket to New York, Please. I Want to Live My Own Life” Donald McKee October 10, 1925
Floorwalker in Jewelry Store — “Just a Few Moments, Madam, and I’ll Find Someone to Wait on You!” Calvert Smith December 26, 1925
“Sorry, you’ll have to go back — they’re resuscitating you down there.” September 1, 2002
“Look at the price of those SUVs. It’s a living hell!” July 1, 2004
“Can I text just one last message?” March 1, 2009
“Sorry, but we’ve never gotten enough golfers here to make it worthwhile to put in a golf course.” March 1, 2009
“I miss talking about life-and-death issues.” November 1, 1995
“A world war, three car accidents, a hurricane, a fall down a flight of stairs, and it was that last handful of movie popcorn that did it.” March 1, 1995
“Oh, it’s nice here. But I don’t feel right without underwear.” March 1, 1995
