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Everyone’s different, and people’s tastes vary—that’s a fact! While some enjoy subtle humor, others prefer something more straightforward, even dark at times. In creating new comic series, artists aim to satisfy most of us and hope to make their audience laugh.

Jeff Swenson is another cartoonist making his first Bored Panda feature. Known for his peculiar sense of humor, he may find some new fans in our community. If you’re curious to learn more about the series ahead, we asked the artist himself about the common motifs featured in his comics. Jeff responded: “Recurring themes? Probably some stale gags here and there, so either I’m trying to make readers laugh or groan.”

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Glix Drap
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fart in your general direction.

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

This is why bombers had tail gunners. Safety first.

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

Dragons Love Tacos, I guess he found the buried spicy salsa... kids book reference lol

Lester the Space Duck
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmm. Taco Bell! Oh, eat some ghost peppers and have fire out both ends!

Prince Moddy
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hey hey hey......... i wanna see the actual event now

When we asked Swenson about the inspiration behind his work, he told us: “I freelanced as an artist for about 10 yrs and during that time I was able to license out my cartoon series online (before social media took over). Inspiration is '80s and '90s syndicated comics. When you read the funnies in a newspaper.”

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

    The cat in the background laughing its butt off.

    Alan Kohn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a famous Australian poem called 'The Loaded Dog'

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    Lost Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, that is a good idea for a day calendar, but have it multiple times at random intervals

    Glix Drap
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this somewhere before.

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

    I think this is hilarious! 🤣

    49 reasons
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see the connection. If it had been January 6th, yeah, but it's not.

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    The Abe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have been 02 FEB - 03 FEB...

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    We were wondering how the cartoonist comes up with ideas for his new strips. We found out that: “I have piles of notes for ideas. Many will never be drawn because of too little time. Once you teach yourself to brainstorm, you can’t stop the influx of ideas. Used to think up cartoon ideas way back in high school when class was boring.”

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    Wherefore?
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No longer magically delicious.

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

    Before or after the accident? Cause or effect?

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

    Also, since you were at fault you've been nominated for a Darwin award.

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    Lotekguy
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    Revenge is a dish best served old.

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    Swenson shared with us what specific elements he finds most effective in creating humor in his work: “The funniest thing is when you can get a perfectly stupid expression on a character to go with an equally stupid situation.”

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    Apatheist Account2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'll have to explain it to me - I've never heard it called that before.

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

    There's one on every team

    Rita Rose
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's soccer! Cups aren't usually used in soccer 🤔

    Lastly, Jeff told us more about the most rewarding aspects of being a comic artist: “I’m retired from freelancing. Though I’m coerced, er, asked by loved ones and former clients to assist on projects. If and when I have time for myself, I like to write for the joy of it. And I like to publish collections of my cartoons for ebooks. But I honestly am enjoying being free of deadlines for the most part. So being relaxed and having some free time is what motivates me to engage in some creativity—so suck it, all you AIs! Oh, not sure I should have said that. They will be seeking vengeance on us all at some point.”

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

    Heaven would be where every call for customer service or tech support is immediately answered by the person who can help you.

    Philly Bob Squires
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without a 40 minute flute solo because your call is important to them.

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

    Just a few more eyes and he'll be biblically accurate.

    Jan Feline
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heaven would be where you never need tech support because everything works as it should

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    Der Kommissar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paging Hall and Oates. Daryl Hall and John Oates, white courtesy phone

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

    Cracked me up & I generally don't like punning that much.

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

    I get it but.....odd.

    robecca leyden
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'vw thought the exactvsame thing for quite a few of these

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

    Unbelievably creative in a terribly nightmarish way, like that scene from "Lucky Man" where Malcolm McDowell uncovers his friend & sees that his head has been sown onto the body of a huge sheep.

    Jonathan Labelle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYDfwUJzYQg

    Vicki Thompson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad's a porcupine, get it? With quills.

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    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe it would be the one I wanted to buy.

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So all are good except the GingerDead House? XP

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

    This happens in horror movies and I always roll my eyes. If is not for sale, why you have it in display among the other stuff? Why not store it back in your stockroom? Are the ghosts claustrophobic?

    MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll take the one with the red oozy liquid slithering down the table please.

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

    Exactly!! Sexy & funny poke at COVID anxiety as well all the endless zombie movies.

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

    I went to the same high school as she did! If there was internet back then she really would've gone viral.

    Jonathan Labelle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGKatCAQed0

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

    Best explanation I've seen

    Lost Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's where the saying comes from!

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

    Just about as perverted as pairing ancient symbols of sex & fecundity (Easter eggs & rabbits) w/ a religion that teaches sexual enjoyment outside of marriage & aims for reproduction is sinful.

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    Der Kommissar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has asthma and diabetes, so I tried to cheer her up with flowers and chocolate

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

    Gerald just forgot the birds.

    Lotekguy
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    Will you bee my valentine?

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alien: Santa, remember the time I asked for a photon laser rifle and it never came? *Taps probe* I remember...!!!

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    Probably Legal
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My question with that story is why the prince was just like “hey look, a sleeping lady. I’ve got an idea! I’m going to kiss her!”

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

    Bill Cosby's favorite fairy tale.

    MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks BP. I’m so glad you censored A5S. I can now sleep better tonight knowing my virgin eyes remain!

    Professional Bastard
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    Well, shes got a lovely pair of beauties right there!

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    Mr.Li
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha i laughed way to hard at this. Downvote me if its make you happy.....im still laughing

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

    I didn't get the joke for a while, but then I laughed so hard when I did. Made me think of that book, "Why We Have Dogs For Pets, Eat Pigs, & Wear Cows."

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    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I knew which prophecy this is referring to. Does anyone know?

    Lotekguy
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    It's hard to describe eggsactly.

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

    I think the wheels needs to be much bigger for the guy

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

    Ever been accused of being a perfectionist? Use Ur imagination!

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    The woman in the foreground doesn't look like she's buying that hammer for carpentry.

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

    One would think a "closed" sign would be more effective at the TOP of the run.

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forget me full name? It Tog-elangelo XP

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    Russ Kincade
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not usually where you find it.

    Glix Drap
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's normally a button not a switch.

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to be honest.. i like the classic sunday paper comic vibe and I get why its "funny" but its a little too sexual assaulty feels poor taste.

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

    Though it's not funny in any way. I get why they'd want to put people to work, but there's no logic to the milking. Besides, they'd have to have given birth recently for it to work.

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

    She turned me into a newt once ..... I got better.

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    Glix Drap
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Janet, "Dr Finlay, why are you writing with an a**l thermometer?". Dr Finlay, " It's because some bums got my pen".

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

    anyone read that in Liam Neeson's voice?

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    Mark (it/urgh)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm. 1987 springs to mind. If you're British you'll know.

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    Gabrielle Lomax
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! They are illegal in residential areas before and after the 4th of July

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