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Charts. Graphs. Doodles. Whenever you put a bored Panda in front of a whiteboard, they’re very likely to let their creative talents loose. But how many of us have thought of turning drawing on whiteboards into a profession? Meet Matt Shirley. He draws hilarious charts and has a huge following online.

Shirley does them all masterfully and he’s a professional at using them to show the humorous side of life. What’s more, he has an outstanding work ethic: he tries to draw a graph every single day. That’s the sort of dedication you’d usually see only in top-tier athletes and best-selling authors.

Bored Panda talked to Shirley about his charts, what keeps him motivated to draw daily doodles, as well as what graphs have that other mediums don’t. Scroll down for our in-depth interview, upvote your favorite charts, and share the ones you like with your friends.

After you’re done with this article, have a look through our previous post featuring Shirley’s charts.

More info: Instagram | MattShirleyCharts.com | Facebook | Twitter | Patreon

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6 years ago

Shout out to all our waiters out there!

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago

    EVERY TIME!!

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago

    Are allowed to sleep in? Fall asleep early. Need to wake up early for an important exam? Can't fall asleep.

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    Harry Larter
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    6 years ago

    There is no orange!

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    Human #1,232,867
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    6 years ago

    I don't get why they just don't put a logo on one side to help this. All computer female USB connector are put on the same orientation.

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    Juririn
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    6 years ago

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    LuckyL
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    6 years ago

    this somehow makes me really really sad

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    Human #1,232,867
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    6 years ago

    Seasonal post. Nobody will understand this one in May!

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    Dawn Baik
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    6 years ago

    Forgot the section for - I'm not putting my bra back on - this baggy jacket will hide that fact!

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    Faizal Jam
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    6 years ago

    true

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    Jill Ferguson
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    6 years ago

    The basis for a self help book!

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    John Greene
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    6 years ago

    Apple Watch have me credit for standing all day just for getting drunk and passing out in a rocking chair.

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    El Dee
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    6 years ago

    Knowing how little you know is the ultimate knowledge. A fool who knows he is a fool is better than a wise man who thinks he knows everything..

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    Lauren Lee
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    6 years ago (edited)

    This graph should be on "Hello My Name Is" stickers

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago

    The last one should fill up a way bigger part than it does!

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

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    Juririn
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    6 years ago

    This made me laugh outloud🤣🤣🤣

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    HorrorWeirdo
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    6 years ago

    Confidence: Straight down

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    Kjorn
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    6 years ago

    "Don't lick that"

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    Martha Meyer
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    6 years ago

    I had to look up how much these ounces are and now I'm wondering who the hell would be drinking more than half a litre of coffee in that giant cup on the right?

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago

    I always feel so stressed and stupid when I have to leave a message. Never know what to say, also I forget why I actually called.

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    6 years ago

    I'm not looking for a relationship = I will be engaged within a month.

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    Human #1,232,867
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    6 years ago

    How are you able to draw such perfect circle with your white board pen? Rope and finger in the center?

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    Magpie
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    6 years ago

    Oh! So that's my problem, missing the install a room mate step.

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    Night Owl
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    6 years ago

    Looks about right

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    Cathelijne van Weelden
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    6 years ago

    This!! Why??

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    Steve Barnett
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    6 years ago

    Should it be 'technology' instead?

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    Ale_Vidal23
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    6 years ago

    i wish i had a dog

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    Magpie
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    6 years ago

    Other humans?

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    Cindy Richter
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    6 years ago

    What is at the end of November?

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    Steve Barnett
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    6 years ago

    Then proceed to... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wsjroVlu8

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    6 years ago

    I just walked into this space and completely forgot why I entered in the first place

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    mcsa student
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    6 years ago

    should've made 'em 2 separate sheets of paper. then put them on opposite ends of the house/apartment/living space.

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    My O My
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    Yep

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    My O My
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    6 years ago

    So true😂

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    Da Coconut Nut
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    6 years ago

    PIIIEEE

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    6 years ago

    Love the little tail on number three

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    6 years ago

    Your cousin just lit a fuse that goes into his tightly closed fist. Yes the firebug actually used to do this. Yes it was sometimes just a fuse and nothing more. More than once it was a firecracker

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    Search for programme/film you want to watch ---> Titles related to ---> Search for programme/film you want to watch ---> Titles related to ---> Search for...

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Discover Chapstick in washer with now-greasy clothes or towels.

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    Human #1,232,867
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    Social media should be a bit more up!

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    6 years ago

    That's some drawing circle skills!

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    Sunzilla
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    6 years ago

    Someone should tell Netflix this. Or do they already know and just not care?

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    Sunzilla
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    6 years ago

    "...trying to grasp reality..." Profound words. Best definition of an existential crisis I've heard yet.

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    Juririn
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    Staring baby would be waaay higher fot me :))))))

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    Magpie
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    6 years ago

    Bottom of washing machine.

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    6 years ago

    here's something that makes you smile: the welsh word for microwave is popty-ping.

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    Human #1,232,867
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    Finally, I can be me!

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    John Greene
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    6 years ago

    That horrifying moment when you forgot that you put your wallet in your other pocket and think you lost it

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    ETHAN MILES (Student)
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    6 years ago

    "This is actually kind of relaxing." (Metal tool poking around in your mouth.)

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    PyroKitty
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    6 years ago

    dang it chad

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    Sunzilla
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    6 years ago

    Patrick Bateman?

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    Sandra Luz
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    6 years ago

    "My Feelings" and "My Words" are great. 😆

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    Roger Haywood
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    6 years ago

    I call BS on this one. I had a fantastic dad.

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    ETHAN MILES (Student)
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    6 years ago

    So is cheese.

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    Jenica Thomas
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    6 years ago

    Only $15 a week? That must be some c**p weed to be honest.

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