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Hello, my name is Steve Nelson, and I’m a comedy writer and aspiring illustrator based in Brighton, UK. I am the creator of Audible Originals' comedy series The Temp and have written on a handful of TV and radio shows. Being a comedy writer is mostly writing stuff that will never see the light of day, and a few years ago, I got fed up with it, so I wanted to do something where I could show my comedy instead. I always loved drawing, so that seemed the best medium to present my jokes.

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Cats vs. Dogs At Christmas

Cats vs. Dogs At Christmas

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Tom Hardeveld
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

most would think the cat destroyed a costume but he actually killed santa and proudly brings it to it's owners. like a mouse

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

There should be some traces of blood on the costume!

The ongoing pandemic has allowed me a lot of spare time to draw, so I decided, as this Christmas has been a bit... weird, why not have some fun and bring a little bit of festive cheer by making a virtual advent calendar on my Instagram? Every day in December, you could swipe open the advent window to find a new, funny, festive illustration. What great fun that would be!

Problem was, I only decided to do this advent calendar a couple of days before December... I very quickly discovered coming up with 24 funny Christmas illustration ideas was much harder than I realized, and then getting the drawings finished in time was extremely stressful! Some drawings were quicker than others, taking only an hour or so, but some took up to 5 hours to complete. There were definitely a couple of late-night, last-minute drawing sessions to get them finished in time to share the following morning!

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    #2

    Last Christmas

    Last Christmas

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    n i k o
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you were still very taken aback by the literal and gruesome gesture."

    Barbara Valleroy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! I could hear the song in my head as I viewed this. Wam did it best. "Last Christmas I gave you my heart, and the very next day, you gave it away..."

    cookie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "last chrismas, i gave u mah heart, the very next day, u gave it away."

    Anna Versace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks! Now it's stuck in my head!

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    #3

    Christmas Beard Pre-Planning

    Christmas Beard Pre-Planning

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    Lorelai Purvis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad just has a beard all the time, he barely ever shaves, and when does, I'm kinda like "What the..."

    Saphira
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there's a guy at my church who dyes his beard every christmas

    Nicole Tomme
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my husband in the span of a couple weeks not months haha.

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha.... I know a few people who would only have to pre-plan for like... 2 weeks. Movember was a nightmare for them.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know beard grows so slowly

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    It’s been worth it in the end as the reaction has been very positive. The ‘Last Christmas’ one, in particular, was shared around quite a bit, and by some big accounts too, including @whitepeoplehumor, who have a whopping 4 million followers!

    Below are the 21 I have done so far, but you will need to head over to my Instagram if you want to see the final ones. Plus you can check out all my other cartoons and illustrations as well if you like!

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    #4

    Cats At Christmas

    Cats At Christmas

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    Nicole Tomme
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the cat will be easier to wrap if you let it get in a box.

    Shelby P
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mine behave somewhat if I give them some paper to destroy or a long bit of ribbon to play with (long so I can keep them from eating it)

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    #6

    I Can't Be Home For Christmas Candles

    I Can't Be Home For Christmas Candles

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    Why?
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better not light that candle near Granddad's fart.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like the fresh air please

    Sandy Kavanaugh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are Americans the only English speaking people who say sweaters instead of jumpers? They can make you sweat, but they don't make you jump.

    #7

    We've All Been There...

    We've All Been There...

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    Jayne Kyra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum collects tin boxes... They are all full of lies.

    have a cow, man🤪
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cookies? yay cookies! *unscrews lid* #*#@ this #*#@!^& world!!!!!!!!!!!

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use one of these as a biscuit barrel on my desk

    HufflepuffPanda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are working with the so-called “Cool Whip”

    Marvin HeartofGold
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually bought a tin of danish butter cookies a week ago and my son walks in and goes "Why's there a sewing kit in the kitchen?" 🤣Like when have I ever sewn??

    Sarah Louise Cashman née Bartlett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is why I never ever use a old cookie/biscuit/chocolate tin for anything else: the disappointment of this ⬆️ Is just too much too bear...

    Anne Reid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in a pharmacy & saw my boss unloading a shipment of cookie tins. “What’s up with all these sewing kits?” I asked him. He cracked up, because he was thinking the same thing!

    Diane Aguilar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we can all identify with the Royal Dansk line of sewing equipment containers that legend states once came filled with cookies.

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    #8

    Overestimating The Fairy Lights Cable Length

    Overestimating The Fairy Lights Cable Length

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    Michelle Brandt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG this is my husband every year. We have evolved to 600 lights on an 8ft tree. It's very bright in my living room :)

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that; happens every year

    Nicole Tomme
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours makes a good nightlight for midnight bathroom visits.

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    #9

    Punching Bauble

    Punching Bauble

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

    2 new kittens... we only used plastic balls on the tree this year. They are ALL OVER the house. How did one end up upstairs?

    Average Grizzlies Fan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a kitten, and he has already destroyed the bottom half of our tree.

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats annoy me pulling the decorations of the tree

    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've had a number of cats over the years and for some reason not one of them ever showed any interest in the Christmas tree.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So far, my cat only did that one year out of five or so

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    #10

    Bad Secret Santa Gifts

    Bad Secret Santa Gifts

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    Jovita A
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The inflatable crown is not a bad gift at all :D

    Connie Martin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one once and loved it! It got lost somehow and I've never found a replacement. So sad

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    Lula!!!!
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a slinky last year for Secret Santa, and it was AMAZING :)

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do believe the Toilet Paper would be a very coveted gift this year...

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, better than no gifts at all. Not sure what the hand is for and I'm not a slinky fan (Lula can have that one) but I'd take the rest

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly would not mind being gifted plastic hangers (preferably used ones).

    Marvin HeartofGold
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever I got my teen a slinky and he sat there for an hour passing it between his hands. Now my youngest is jealous and I have to go out to find one for him tomorrow. Slinky's are still cool.

    Soap
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take an apple. OOOH SLINKY

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    #11

    Hipster Snowman

    Hipster Snowman

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    Kate
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was an asthma inhaler hahaha

    Emily
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    vape? no, hipster snowman

    Marina
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SnowmEn* not even snowmen use pipes nowadays

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    #12

    Ridiculous Luxury Advent Calendars

    Ridiculous Luxury Advent Calendars

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    #14

    Lapland

    Lapland

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    Katherine Boag
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can you see santas? Only in lapland.

    #15

    Bar Humbug

    Bar Humbug

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    Khloe Ness
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For Scrooge (Call out to the best Xmas movie ever, Muppets Xmas Carol)

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is where we are going for our office party

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    #16

    Santa's Sacking

    Santa's Sacking

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    #18

    Donner Kebab

    Donner Kebab

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    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like expensive meat. very deer.

    Toothless Feline
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be worse. Could be Donner Party Kebab.

    Josh Cody
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They use to laugh and call him names... Rudolph: "Who's laughing now?"

    Isaac Kim
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try the Rudolph venison special as well

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    #19

    Picking Up The Christmas Tree

    Picking Up The Christmas Tree

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    #20

    There’s Always A Cheater At Cracker Pulling

    There’s Always A Cheater At Cracker Pulling

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    Night Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't have those here in stores

    Fractal Cat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is like candy inside ? It is a hand-pinata ? ?

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christmas crackers. A cardboard tube covered in paper. Inside is a small firecracker type strip (makes the "crack" sound when pulled), a paper crown, a very crap joke and a trinket like a bottle opener keychain or mini deck of cards (in the mid range, in the budget range you'd get a plastic jumping frog and a mini screwdriver). Example cracker joke: Who delivers presents to cats? Santa Paws!

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