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Today we’re revisiting Goat to Self, a comic series by Canadian artist Cameron Spires, known for using simple setups that quickly spiral into something much more absurd. His strips often begin with everyday situations or ordinary dialogue, but the punchline rarely goes where you expect, usually taking a strange, slightly chaotic turn that makes the joke land even harder.

Working within a four-panel format, Spires plays with timing, wordplay, and misunderstandings, often building up a normal scenario just to flip it completely in the final frame. His humor leans into the ridiculous, sometimes a bit dark, but always rooted in that “this escalated quickly” kind of feeling.

In this post, we’ve selected a fresh batch of comics from the series – full of odd logic, unexpected twists, and the kind of humor that catches you off guard in the best way. Scroll down and enjoy.

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30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

Next, try forming the letters of the alphabet.

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

    I never thought about what taxidermists do with all of the bits that aren't the skin before.

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

    Literally or figuratively? Big difference.

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

    If you hold an oyster up to your ear in May, it will whisper secrets of the sea. Maybe.

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

    Visa, MasterCard etc: "Merry christmas! You work for us now"

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

    I mean...he didn't specify *what* essentials...

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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

    If it's any consolation, there are a lot more statues and pendants of you than of your dad, though, admittedly, many of them show you on your worst day.

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

    Another reason why Hell is so crowded.

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    30 Absurd And Brilliant “Goat To Self” Comics By Cameron Spires That Take Humor To Unexpected Extremes (New Pics)

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    David Paterson
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some birds have not lost the ability to intimidate. Let's see, Canada goose, cassowary, magpie, vulture ...