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Meet John King, the well-known artist (to most of you, I'm sure) behind the quirky comic series "Fruit Gone Bad." Known for turning ordinary fruits, vegetables, and various foods into mischievous, darkly comedic characters, King infuses each one-panel comic with a distinctive twist. His secret ingredient? Observing life's little quirks and transforming everyday situations into extraordinary, laugh-out-loud moments.

Whether it's bananas on skateboards or oranges grappling with identity, King's comics offer a unique blend of light-hearted fun and thought-provoking commentary, resonating with readers often on a meaningful level.

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Given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to John with some new questions!

“Well, I've always believed that the world needs a bit more laughter, especially now,” John King shared when asked about inspiration and humor. “Humor can be found in the most ordinary places. Just observing life, be it a playful fruit or the night sky, can spark an idea. Puns, well, they've been a guilty pleasure of mine. I aim for my comics to be a quick chuckle in someone's day, nothing too heavy.”

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    #2

    Funny comics: Two potato detectives in a morgue with a giant pizza slice, one says it has a cauliflower crust.

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    Tysha Raheja
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only weirdo is the chef. Cauliflower crust? I'm pretty sure the pizza hung himself, hence the "HANG in There!" poster.

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    “You know, fruits have always been around us, colorful and vibrant,” King continued, discussing his choice to use fruits as characters. “They're relatable in their simplicity. Giving them personalities, quirks, and dialogues, it's like breathing life into something we see every day but often overlook. And yes, they absolutely add a unique charm, don't they? They're nature's little comedians if you ask me.”

    #4

    Funny comics: Three potatoes looking at a bungalow sign, with potato chips and corn chips bags in the background.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $6.50 for *SNACK SIZE*??!? Highway Robbery! The bag ain't the only thing suffering from Inflation!

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    “The most challenging aspect of making comics is trying to come up with a visual of what’s going on in the scene and then finding the perfect words to convey the joke,” King said when he reflected on comic creation challenges we asked him about. “The most enjoyable part of the process is when I get the wording perfect and the comic is colored and cleaned up.”

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    #6

    Funny comics: Cartoon prunes working to clear an obstruction with TNT, one prune says, I've seen bigger turds.

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    Der Kommissar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that doesn't work, try OJ, coffee or Metamucil

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    #7

    Funny comics showing a slice of toast in a toaster with another slice complaining about the smell.

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

    Who is she to complain? She's just loafing around.

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    “My style has definitely changed, but not by much,” King shared a little bit more about his artistic evolution. “If you scroll to the bottom of my Instagram page, you can see the difference. I make the limbs of my characters smaller now and the coloring is bolder. The comics have gotten more risqué also.”

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    #9

    Funny comics show a potato therapist listening to an onion ring and a French fry discussing their relationship issues.

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

    Seems like they should have recognized the problem the moment they met.

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    “I have to admit I’m a bit behind in using newer technology to make comics,” When asked, King confessed when discussing staying true to his style. “Most of them are drawn using the computer these days. I’m a bit old-fashioned in that sense. I still draw with pencil and ink. The coloring is done with colored pencils and then touched up using Photoshop. Staying up to date with current trends in everyday life is a bit tough also because, for the most part, I refuse to bring race, religion, and politics into my comics. Politics is in everything lately, but won’t be in my comics. I want people to smile, not be miserable!”

    #10

    Funny comics with a chocolate-covered donut in bed, complaining about creme next to a sleeping lemon.

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    Sweetie Dahling
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So words like drūgs and scrotūm are too much for Bored Panda, but donuts enjoying cunnilingus/r*****g is ok? Good to know 😂

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    #11

    Funny comics: An orange yelling at a female orange, while a lemon looks on, saying Go suck a lemon.

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

    No shortage of volunteers.

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    #14

    Funny comics: A large tomato saying I'm still feeling saucy to a smaller, deflated tomato in bed.

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    Doofnuts
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks a little deflated, I think he's out of juice.

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    #15

    Funny comics of two bananas in bed, one excitedly saying I think I'm an Official Swiftie.

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    #16

    Funny comics featuring pizza slices having a family dinner, one talking loudly with pineapple chunks flying.

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    #19

    Funny comics featuring chicken drumsticks as characters discussing a date named Bonehead.

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