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John King is a New York–based cartoonist and the creator of the one-panel comic series "Fruit Gone Bad." His work centers on fruits, vegetables, and everyday household objects placed in humorous — and sometimes slightly unhinged — situations, blending classic dad jokes with a touch of dark humor.

King draws each comic by hand using pencil and ink before adding digital color, often with help from his wife. The series has built a cult following on Instagram under @fruitgonebad and has been featured multiple times here on Bored Panda. Known for its recurring characters, such as overripe bananas and sassy kitchen items, the comic keeps its tone lighthearted and non-political while leaning into playful absurdity.

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#1

Funny comics: Two chili peppers reacting to a fire in a stomach-like setting, one with a gas can, the other with sharp tools.

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UnclePanda
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's missing the flaming balls of rusty nails but they usually show up down the road a turn or two.

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    #2

    Funny comics of a secret guac meeting, where produce and objects come to life, from the fruit gone bad series.

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    #4

    Funny comics depicting a wine bottle character after being opened, next to two wine glasses, bringing objects to life.

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    UnclePanda
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White wine might have been the better choice.

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    #5

    Funny comics: Bananas at a bar, one banana striking out, another telling him he lacks appeal, bringing produce to life.

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    UnclePanda
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found all the missing bananas for scale!

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    #6

    A funny comic shows a carrot plugged into an outlet and a grated carrot saying, "I'm grate!" bringing produce to life.

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    #7

    Funny comics depict two pickles in bed, illustrating produce and objects brought to life in fruit gone bad humor.

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    #8

    A funny comic shows an orange spitting out a seed, while a melted skeleton on a couch talks about funny comics.

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    Fiju
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, i guess that's all of his nut...

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    #11

    Funny comics bring produce and objects to life with two mugs of coffee and tea talking about being hot.

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    WindySwede
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and we still can't even write d**n, as I stated previously 🤷‍♂️🤨

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    #12

    Funny comics: Two champagne bottles in bed, covered in foam, watching TV with a clock showing 11:50, after popping corks.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like a man 🙄 Why can't they squirt on em selves instead on their partner😂🤦‍♀️

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    #14

    Funny comics bringing produce to life: fruit and berries at a dinner table, one isolated and complaining.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry he will have a friend soon, they always drop off in groups💩

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    #15

    Funny comics illustrating two pizza slices talking after a date, bringing produce and objects to life.

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

    But the word "kn ob" still isn't allowed...

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    #16

    Funny comics with talking tomatoes, one asking to join others in a box, bringing produce to life.

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

    Oooooh....bit rude

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    #19

    Funny comics bring produce and objects to life with an apple giving advice, saving co-pay, and a tied-up doctor fired.

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    alli
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah so that's the apple they were talking about

    #22

    Funny comics of two steaks talking in a bedroom, one on the bed and one standing, bringing objects to life.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No you're not gonna TBone me on the nice clean bed tonight

    #23

    Funny comics bring produce and objects to life with three nutcrackers talking about breaking nuts.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awe someone's jelly over there.... Honee loose some weight and tighten up is all you have to do. Don't you like busting salty nuts?

    #24

    Funny comics show a banana disguised as a killer, part of fruit gone bad comics bringing produce to life.

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    #25

    Funny comics bringing produce to life: A carrot, lemon, orange, and celery in an office setting.

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    UnclePanda
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "... and the lemon is a little acerbic so it all works out."

    #28

    Funny comics bring produce and objects to life with candles watching a snuffer film on TV.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sheet! We are busted, but..aw ma then you gotta tell Dad to quit making new sniffer films and leaving em the paused on the TV then... Duh

    #31

    Funny comics show an onion ring and an asparagus speaking on a rug surrounded by candles, bringing produce to life.

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    ShreekyLette Lois (Shreeky)
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're too loose... You been doing multiples at once behind my back babe?

    #34

    Funny comics feature french fries as produce come to life, with one covered in ketchup, a fruit gone bad twist.

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    WindySwede
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    c**p is censored, but missing all the other stuff, almost the funniest thing with this one 😄

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    #35

    Funny comics with anthropomorphic turmeric and potato, showing objects brought to life in fruit gone bad style.

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    Bill Swallow
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'TuRmeric'. You left out an 'R'.

    #36

    Funny comics featuring heart-shaped candy characters, one with beer and fast food, bringing objects to life.

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

    Now I want to know who lives in apt. 666.

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    #37

    Funny comics show pasta characters at a bar, with one performing on a pole, bringing objects to life.

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