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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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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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    Premium     5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White wine might have been the better choice.

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    I found all the missing bananas for scale!

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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear, this is allowed on BP? :P

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    4 days 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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    5 days 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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    3 days 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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    Don't worry he will have a friend soon, they always drop off in groups💩

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    4 days 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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    Oooooh....bit rude

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    Ah so that's the apple they were talking about

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

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    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?

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

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    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

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

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    5 days 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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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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

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