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Ryan Hudson, the creative mind behind the webcomic Channelate, has spent over a decade blending dark humor with clever, unexpected punchlines. Since posting his first comic in 2008, Hudson has developed a style that’s simple in design but sharp in wit. His work draws inspiration from comedy legends like South Park, Rick and Morty, and Cyanide and Happiness, but maintains a distinct voice that keeps readers coming back for more.
Beyond the page, Hudson brings his characters to life through animated shorts on Instagram and TikTok, often voicing them himself. His creative process, which includes “warm-up comics” and improv-style idea generation, keeps the content fresh and unpredictable. Whether through comics or animation, Hudson’s work continues to entertain and surprise, proving that dark humor and clever storytelling remain a timeless combination.
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Hudson’s journey into webcomics began in the late ’90s, when he first discovered the world of online animation. “When my family first got the internet in like 1998–99, I found this Flash cartoon site called JoeCartoon.com,” he told Bored Panda. “I knew from when I saw that, that I wanted to make web cartoons, but I literally had no idea how I would go about that.”
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Over the years, Hudson has refined his creative process into something that feels spontaneous but deliberate. “The most effective way I have discovered that gets me results on a regular basis is what I call ‘warm-up comics,’” he explained. “I like to treat my warm-up sessions like an improv game and take a single-word suggestion to start it. I use that word just as inspiration. It doesn’t have to be a literal interpretation.” Many of his best jokes are born from these quick-fire sessions — a blend of instinct and discipline that keeps his humor sharp.
While Channelate’s tone often leans dark, Hudson says it’s rooted in something deeply human. “My comics are about making fun of the human condition with the ultimate goal of making humor,” he shared. “Sometimes I hit that on the nose hard. Sometimes I get absurd and goofy. But the human condition is what I try to orbit around.” He admits that balancing edginess with taste has been a learning curve: “I really do like to push a joke to the edge, but I’m also not trying to rely on shock value to sell the joke. Dancing on that line can be a challenge.”
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sofacushionfort 4 weeks ago
“I’m obsessed with s*x? You’re the one with all the dirty pictures.”
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Fire Singer 4 weeks ago
As an adult I WANT to be grounded. Sent to my room? Alone? Can't come out until I change my attitude? Done.
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Elizabeth Lawlis 4 weeks ago
Hahaha! This happened to me with one guy. He moved out of state, broke up with me then came back a month later acting like we never broke up. I told him I was not interested in getting back together and he said he couldn't believe we broke up. It was hilarious.
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Moving Enigma 4 weeks ago
...and now I have Secret by the Pierces playing in my head (probably because I've got Dexter on TV in the background lol).
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Auntriarch 3 weeks ago
Mum: "I think I might have made a mistake..." Me: "Who are you and what have you done with my mother??"
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Stardust she/her 4 weeks ago
Hate it when people tell me to find my own happiness when my stupid brain can’t generate happy hormones T-T
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Stardust she/her 4 weeks ago
People keep calling me Meena, idk who tf she is but many people have called me that throughout my life
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