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Canadian cartoonist John Atkinson is the creator of the popular Wrong Hands series. His comics take everyday life and classic literature and turn them into quick, witty jokes that readers can enjoy in just a glance.

With his clear drawing style and sharp sense of humor, Atkinson has built a loyal following around the world. His work is light, clever, and always leaves you with a smile. Here are some of his latest cartoons.

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Humorous cartoon by artist illustrating earth’s history with science-inspired stages from preformation to misinformation.

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Coming up next... detonation!

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    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature shows classic novel clickbait with playful and witty science and literary references.

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    These are perfect!

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    Humorous cartoon by artist showing a dog obeying commands, inspired by literature and creative science themes.

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    Were those pages typed or handwritten? Just curious about how important them thumbs really is.

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    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing an abridged Animal Farm with talking barnyard animals and political lessons.

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    And yet here we are.

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    #5

    Humorous cartoon showing a single bush and a group of bushes with eyes representing an ambush inspired by science and literature.

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    " Ni! "

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    #6

    Humorous cartoon shows distorted classic book covers, inspired by literature, created by an artist blending science and humor.

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    1 year ago

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

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    #7

    Humorous cartoons inspired by science and literature featuring parody video game boxes with witty themes and titles.

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    1 year ago

    Dark Souls: Prepare to Sin. Adam’s Fall: A Link to the Past. Half-Life: What We Had Before Jesus. Predestination III. Games forbidden by the Puritans: Super Maria.

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    Humorous cartoon showing an old-timey movie plot generator inspired by literature and science themes.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent\!

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    #9

    Humorous cartoon showing site-specific surnames of Jesus, inspired by science, literature, and more by an artist.

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    #10

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing a character holding a skull and commenting on labeling in a graveyard of skulls.

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    "So hard to keep track of all my victims these days."

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    Humorous cartoon of different tent types including dome, pyramid, a-frame, and a collapsed tent by artist inspired by science and literature.

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    I reckon the final example was built by someone quite TENTS! (read in Southern American accent for the joke to work better)

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    #12

    Humorous cartoons inspired by modern art caution signs blending science and literature themes in a creative style.

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    Non, c'est une pipe.

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    #13

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing an abridged version of Jane Austen's Persuasion with a marriage proposal.

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    #14

    Humorous cartoons inspired by science and literature featuring witty gift ideas for deep thinkers by John Atkinson.

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    I think these are quite clever!

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    #15

    Cartoon by artist inspired by literature showing proposed activities for Regency Novel Day with humorous text and character reading a book.

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    1 year ago

    Lets be flexible here. Anyone with either Wick or ham in their last name is fair game. Really up the stakes.

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    Humorous cartoon by artist showing a winding path and a path with a thought bubble expressing sadness, inspired by science and literature.

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    When that road is not taken, it becomes apathetic.

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    #17

    Humorous cartoon inspired by science showing two people discussing a festering, oozing orange blob emitting a bad odor.

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    So now we all know that Musk is a festering pile of goo that emits a nasty odour, even if he is rich.

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    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing three stages of a character from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

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    Sadly, this kind of sums it up XD I think I should read it again

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    Cartoon by artist inspired by literature shows a woman talking to a mirror reflecting humorous science and life ideas.

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    Humorous cartoon of geese deciding not to migrate due to threats, inspired by science and literature themes.

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    "South of the border is a land of lawlessness, chaos and barbarism. Thank God I live in Canada."

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    Humorous cartoon featuring mothers of invention inspired by science and literature with playful historical references.

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    Stella May Pollock - Wipe up that mess you splattered all over the floor, Jackson!

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    Humorous cartoon illustrating parts of a scapegoat with labels like fabricated lies and redirected insecurity.

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    1 year ago

    "beard " 🤣

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    Cartoon of Earth in space humorously discussing civil unrest, ecological plight, and having measles inspired by science and literature.

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    Shoulda had the vaccine

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    #24

    Humorous cartoons featuring book titles cleverly replaced with cheese names, blending literature and science themes.

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    Is Frankensteins Muenster an example of romano clef?

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    Humorous cartoon inspired by science showing James Naismith planning basketball rules with a peach basket and salary cap idea.

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    Thank you for inventing the greatest ball game of all, James Naismith!

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    #26

    Humorous cartoons showing cats inspired by historical figures, blending science, literature, and art in creative illustrations.

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    Where's Schroedinger's?

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    Humorous cartoon showing a CAPTCHA art test blending science and literature with basic geometric forms.

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    Quack.

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    #28

    Humorous cartoon inspired by science and literature showing a man reading a document to a chicken in a comic style.

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    #29

    Humorous cartoons inspired by literature showing birds representing Poe, Keats, Lee, and Mother Goose characters.

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    #30

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature shows a character debating literary analogies with a police officer in classic attire.

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    #31

    Humorous cartoon showing signs a bot reached AI singularity with funny traits in science and literature inspired style.

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    #32

    Cartoon depicting humorous time travel paradox with two travelers in flying saucers inspired by science and literature themes.

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    "I like to move it" 🎵

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    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing pirates debating burying gold and creating myths about treasure maps at sea.

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    The real reason was that the captain wasn't all that sure he could find the island again.

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    #34

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing characters discussing a fictional Ernest in a simple outdoor setting.

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    #35

    Humorous cartoon depicting Nostradamus and modern skepticism, inspired by science and literature themes.

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    #36

    Humorous cartoon illustrating the parts of an air guitar, inspired by science and literature themes.

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    #37

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing a spoof on The Godfather with playful dialogue about cannoli and guns.

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    #38

    Humorous cartoon inspired by art and culture shows two elderly men discussing radical ideas and modern perceptions of art.

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    #39

    Humorous cartoon inspired by history and science shows Charles Grey enjoying tea while writing about voter reform legacy.

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    #40

    Humorous cartoon of a horse saying I'm on a cleanse, inspired by science, literature, and more.

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    #41

    Humorous cartoon inspired by literature showing a dark comedic take on Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Márquez.

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    #42

    Humorous cartoon inspired by science and literature featuring talking flowers in a garden discussing music and weeds.

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    You can lead a horticulture but you can't make her think.

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