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The Black Terror & Red Salvation of Hell’s Orphanage

Mom abandoned me like a stray dog

Feb 25

Comic illustration of two characters standing in front of an apartment building’s elevators. They are both dressed as the Grim Reaper. The character on the left has taken off his skull mask and says to the other character, “Are you on your way to a Halloween party, too?” The other Grim Reaper responds, “Umm…actually, neither of us are.” We then notice that he is not wearing a costume, he is the real Grim Reaper.

Feb 25

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Being Famous Isn’t What You Think

It can even kill you

Feb 13

In a crowded restaurant, a woman approaches a man with a pen and small notebook as she seems to be asking for an autograph. The man says, “Sorry, I’m not. But people often tell me I look like him.” The man is a human who looks like Mickey Mouse.

Feb 13

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Suddenly I’m One 6 Short of the Antichrist and Autistic

And I could not be happier about it

Jan 25

Cartoon illustration of the Pope and a cardinal in the Vatican residence. The cardinal is hanging up a phone as the Pope asks him, “Who was that on the phone?” The cardinal replies, “Just another person who’s convinced their ex is the Antichrist.”

Jan 25

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Either You Fire That Guy, or I Quit!

“I’ll be sorry to see you go,” was not the reply I was hoping for

Nov 12, 2024

Cartoon drawing of a job interview. The interviewer says, “Under ‘references,’ you put ‘sleeping in.’” The applicant responds, “I thought it said, ‘preferences.’”

Nov 12, 2024

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My So-Called “Disability” Turned Out to be My Greatest Asset

Children have no idea when they are neurodivergent (and nor do their parents)

Nov 19, 2024

Cartoon drawing of a teacher standing between two young boys. One looks normal, the other has a piñata for a head. The teach is scolding the normal boy, “I don’t care if he is full of candy, we don’t tolerate bullying at this school!”

Nov 19, 2024

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When Did Being a Rich Asshole Become the American Dream?

Who will the A-Hole-igarchy go after next?

1h ago

Comic illustration of a hiker reaching a high mountain cave with six gurus sitting in lotus position. One says to the hiker, “We never thought we’d need to go into hiding. We were already in hiding.”

1h ago

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A Foolproof Way to Reach Your Fool Potential

The power of pretending

5d ago

Comic drawing of a small boy sitting on a sofa using a laptop computer. A young man has entered the room with a football. The child says to the man, “Thanks, but I don’t play outside. I belong to a fantasy league that involves other kids who play outside.”

5d ago

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“Those People” in the Wrong Underpants

Damn you for not being more like me!

Mar 18

Comic illustration of a Roman soldier says to the emporer, “We’re not winning many battles, Caesar. If we move too quickly, our underwear shows.” He is wearing a traditional uniform of the soldiers of ancient Rome with an armor chest plate and shin guards, a helmet, and a skirt.

Mar 18

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Here’s What Violent Criminals Hope You Don’t Know

They are terrified of Spandex

Mar 3

Comic of Spider-man speaking to Superman. He says, “I just think it opens you up to needless ridicule to wear your undies on the outside.”

Mar 3

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The Bible Belt and Other Fashion Accessories of the Apocalypse

Unfortunately, there’s no avoiding the negligee

Feb 19

Comic illustration of a man answering his door to two young men in short-sleeved dress shirts and ties. They are evidently going door to door handing out pamphlets as certain religious denominations will do. As the man views one of their pamphlets, he says, “This pamphlet is blank.” One of the men replies, “We’re atheists.”

Feb 19

Dan Piraro

Dan Piraro

Award-winning creator of syndicated comic "Bizarro". I write about psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and autism with as much humor as I can find in it.

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