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Will McPhail is a Scottish cartoonist known for his sharp observational humor and minimalist drawing style. Although he originally studied zoology, he soon discovered that his real passion was sketching and storytelling through art. His cartoons appear regularly in The New Yorker and are celebrated for their blend of wit, empathy, and social insight.

McPhail often draws inspiration from everyday moments, turning awkward conversations, inner thoughts, and modern absurdities into simple yet striking panels. He once joked that his zoology degree only left him with “three armadillo facts,” but his work shows a deep understanding of people and the quiet humor hidden in human behavior.

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Hilarious comic with unexpected twists showing two lizards, one holding a horn and the other missing its tail.

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

Okay on a side note, those tails are weirdly shiny and gorgeous.

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    Black and white comic showing a woman in a top hat following a goose, with a family watching nearby, humorous unexpected twist.

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    Andrew Keir
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After an unexpected argument with the American Bird Conservancy, she ended up in jail for violating the goose's injunction

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

    This became known as the "American Bird Conservatory dead-end for good" event, or for short: ABCDEFG

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

    She ended up with shite on her sandals.

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    #3

    A hilarious comic with an unexpected twist showing a modern woman and biblical figures in a long room.

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    #4

    Black and white comic sketch showing a snake-like creature with a human head asking to eat a book, featuring unexpected twists.

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    #5

    Cartoonist’s hilarious comic with unexpected twists showing a bull turning from a charge to a calm tea party.

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    Grumpy old man
    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ferdenand the Bull! I loved that book. I still love the Pokey Little Puppy too

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

    Well this is wholesome AF

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

    The picnic started well, but then the Matador pulled out a roast beef sandwich.

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    #6

    Cartoon of a bartender spraying a whale on the bar counter, showcasing hilarious comics with unexpected twists.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, more correctly, "I'll tell you when I *think* I've had enough..."

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    #7

    Soldier in uniform joyfully greets a black cat at the doorway in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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    Paul C.
    Paul C.
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My bowl is empty!"

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    B Hobbs
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "and you need a bath. Do not touch me!"

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

    Coming home to those who love you most ;)

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

    As an adult I've never lived without a cat. I can tell you that after a five minute punishment period there was snuggles and trilly purrs

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you really loved me, you wouldn't have gone away for all that time"

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    #8

    Black and white comic illustration depicting a magician couple with a clever unexpected twist at a table.

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

    At least they seem serious about co-parenting

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

    Their marriage therapist is King Solomon

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

    They agreed on joint custody. This will be to determine who gets which joints.

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    #9

    Man holding a Rubik's Cube while sitting at a table with a woman in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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

    At least it'll be over quickly

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    royal crablets
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, cute. He thinks it'll last that long.

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    #10

    Woman with snake hair waves at waiter in hilarious comic with an unexpected twist by The New Yorker cartoonist.

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

    "Oh, that stoner girl with the weird hair again... I pass!"

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

    Use your words.

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    #11

    Black and white comic showing a man surprised at a restaurant, highlighting hilarious comics with unexpected twists.

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

    He looks like nigel farage

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    Brain-In-A-Vat
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    2 months ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    #12

    Two people in a comic scene illustrating a hilarious unexpected twist with witty dialogue and cartoon humor.

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    #13

    Black and white comic showing a woman jogging with an angry child holding a golf club in a humorous twist cartoon style.

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    Cloud Ryn
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to play throw the baby

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    #14

    Black and white comic showing a worried man on a subway saying he can't swim, with hilarious unexpected twists.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random thought while using the Channel Tunnel

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    #15

    Cartoon of a man in a hot tub with two penguins, a funny comic with unexpected twists and turns style.

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

    This is what happens when you ask the dolphins

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

    It could have been worse.

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    #16

    Cartoon brain singing karaoke while a heart lies awake in bed, a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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    #17

    Two people looking at a TV disguised as a piece of art in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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    #18

    Comic of frogs working underwater at Calm on the Surface Industries, illustrating hilarious twists in a cartoon office setting.

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    #19

    Cartoonist’s hilarious comic shows a man grilling by a pool filled with people, capturing unexpected twists and humor.

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    #20

    Black and white comic of a person with a gumball machine for a head, spelling out I’m fine using lettered gumballs, unexpected twist.

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

    I thought was an acronym

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    #21

    Cartoon of a bird wearing a donut as a hat, showcasing a hilarious comic with unexpected twists and turns.

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    #22

    Man playing a claw machine filled with live eels in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists and turns.

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    Yrral Spavit
    Yrral Spavit
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How too many people go through life "I really want to be a wilderness guide/ski intructor but am too busy devoting all my time to being an investment counselor"

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    #23

    Man apologizing to son outside karaoke bar in a hilarious comic with an unexpected twist by The New Yorker cartoonist.

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    Dennis Ward
    Dennis Ward
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was he too s**y for his shirt? So s**y it hurt?

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    Leah Brown
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that your go to karaoke song? 🤣🎤

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    #24

    Black and white comic showing a man inside a small whale, a humorous comic with unexpected twists and turns.

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    #25

    Man making pottery on a wheel with ceramics on shelves in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists and turns.

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

    Hee. Took me a second. And then I saw his expression. Aha!

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

    When he's finished, he plans to go to Taco Bell

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    #26

    Couple and animals watching TV in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists and turns by a New Yorker cartoonist.

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

    Poor kitties seemed miffed you've missed their fantastic performance

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    #27

    Black and white comic showing a fisherman and a talking fish with an unexpected twist in the dialogue.

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    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😖

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    Grumpy old man
    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude this is so true. There was one point in my 30s where I had to choose between 3 women quickly, and I may have chosen poorly, but 30 years on, Im happy with just the dogs.

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    #28

    Two-panel comic showing a girl reading under a tree that reacts with unexpected emotions in a hilarious twist.

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    #29

    Black and white comic showing people kicking through fallen leaves in autumn, a humorous twist by a New Yorker cartoonist.

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    Doug Moyer
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess I need to start kicking...

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    #30

    Woman lying in bed worried about last night, then relaxing with cat, in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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

    They spelled 'Philip' correctly!

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    Yrral Spavit
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure I get this one.

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

    Moody cat. She wonders if she caused it.

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    #31

    Hilarious comic shows a mother in labor reaching out, confused, as doctor holds a baby instead of a bug in a hospital scene.

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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The babie's handshake 💀💀

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    #32

    Black and white comic showing a man and woman repeatedly saying sorry before a humorous unexpected twist.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At last the dog seems happy

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    #33

    Hiker calls for mountain rescue in hilarious comic with unexpected twists and turns by The New Yorker cartoonist.

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    #34

    Black and white comic showing a genie pouring tea for a woman, from hilarious comics with unexpected twists and turns.

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    #35

    Couple in bed with woman asking man what he is thinking about in a hilarious comic with unexpected twists.

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    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she going to stab me in my sleep because she dreamed I cheated on her

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