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40 One-Panel Comics By Jimmy Craig That Prove Humor Is Everywhere
Interview With Artist
Jimmy Craig's "jimmytried" Instagram account is proof of his creativity and adaptability as a comic creator. His ability to discover humor in commonplace events and convey them in a realistic and enjoyable way is shown through the one-panel cartoons on this page. Jimmy uses a minimalistic drawing style to convey a humorous and thought-provoking message while also capturing the essence of a situation in a single panel.
The "jimmytried" account gives admirers of Jimmy Craig's work a new angle and a different way to appreciate his comedy. The one-panel comics on this page, whether you like his animal comics or not, are certain to make you grin and brighten your day. But if, on the other hand, you'd love to see some of his animal comics, then head here, here, here, here, and here to see some more of his work on Bored Panda!
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Bored Panda reached out to Jimmy Craig, a Massachusetts-based cartoonist known for his popular Instagram account, "jimmytried" as well as @theycantalkcomics. Jimmy's newest book, "Are You Gonna Eat That", is available for pre-order now.
Regarding the inspiration behind "jimmytried", Craig explained, "I started @jimmytried as an outlet for ideas that didn't fit my animal-themed series, They Can Talk. That series is also somewhat based in reality, and it's been fun to write some absurd/surreal jokes. I love single-panel comics like The Far Side and New Yorker cartoons and this new series has really felt like a natural extension of what I've already been doing."
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Hello Jenna, I'll try to tip well since your boss isn't paying a living wage and depends on customers to do the rest.
When asked about how he comes up with new ideas for his comics, the comic artist stated, "I think most of my comics in the past have been grounded, observational jokes, and this series attempts to run in the opposite direction. Instead of being about a pet cat, it's a comic about a vampire at the gym. It's been really fun to write ideas without any rules or parameters - sometimes I just feel like drawing Godzilla. Despite the random, non-sequitur nature of this series, I think readers will recognize my humor in anything that I write."
Regarding his minimalist drawing style, Jimmy revealed, "My minimalist style is likely a result of the fact that I try to get an idea finished as quickly as possible. I'm admittedly incredibly impatient and spending a lot of time on a drawing would just give me more opportunity to second-guess it. I also try to distill a joke into its simplest form, both in dialogue and drawing."
Jimmy often features animals in his comics and said, "I really love coming up with animal jokes. It's fun to think of them in situations that we've only seen portrayed with humans - like imagining a gang of chimps robbing a bank and expecting it to be full of bananas. That idea would never fit in a They Can Talk comic, so it's been satisfying to have a place to share it."
Regarding the impact of his social media following on his career as a comic creator and the future of "jimmytried", Craig shared, "The response to @jimmytried has been awesome and I hope it continues to grow and find new readers. I could never have predicted the opportunities that They Can Talk has led to, and I hope this series is full of surprises too."
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Esme Weatherwax 3 years ago
It's hot and stuffy and smells of dirty carpets and sin. There's a big clock that ticks really loudly and slowly
Finally, when asked about the message he hopes to convey to his audience through his work, the artist said, "I don't know if there's a specific message, but if my comics make someone laugh or brighten their day a little bit, that's all I can hope for."
With that being said, make sure to pre-order Jimmy’s newest book, Are You Gonna Eat That? on Amazon. And follow @jimmytried Instagram / Twitter!
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Pumpkin Spice 3 years ago
handy little tip: do things that make you feel safe again, not young. curl up with a blanket and watch a good movie during a rainstorm. you'll feel like a child. trust me.
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Thomas Bentley 3 years ago
and my child walks in in the middle of the night to tell me he puked.
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HelluvaHedgehogAlien 3 years ago
Good. I love surprises (until they end up to be boxes filled with haunted doll body parts)
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago (edited)
I love honeycrisp apples. No wonder she ate that apple, they are so delicious and aromatic.
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Little Wonder 3 years ago
Dang it! I knew I recognised the style, Jimmy Craig does "They Can Talk" too (couldn't place it till I saw a dog lol)
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Wisteria Lacoss-Arnold 3 years ago
"It's not what it looks like" because there are two different ways to see it. One is two faces and the other is a n ornate vase.
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censorshipsucks 3 years ago
*didst thou remember to use the potty? -- useth is second person singular case.
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The Original Bruno 3 years ago
Only if it's a subway series. (OK, I felt bad as a Yankees fan going to watch them at Orioles Park at Camden Yards, and realizing we Yankees fans were in the vast majority.)
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seriouslykarma 3 years ago
I'm allergic to cow's milk and usually get almond milk. But after hearing it referred to as nut milk once, I have a difficult time forgetting that so I can enjoy it.
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VonBlade 3 years ago
Very good. A lot of Larson-esque things, and that's about as big a compliment as you can get (Obviously fewer cows)
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
That's what I was thinking, Larson-esque, and yep, that's way up there!
Load More Replies... VonBlade 3 years ago
Very good. A lot of Larson-esque things, and that's about as big a compliment as you can get (Obviously fewer cows)
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
That's what I was thinking, Larson-esque, and yep, that's way up there!
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