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One-panel cartoons leave no room for unnecessary details. With just a single image and a few carefully chosen words, cartoonists have to establish a situation, surprise the reader, and deliver a memorable punchline, all within seconds. It's a format that has produced some of the most enduring comics in publishing, relying on precision, timing, and the ability to find humor in both the ordinary and the absurd.

That's the approach Joe Lennon has spent years refining. A lifelong cartoonist from western New York, Lennon developed a passion for drawing at an early age after discovering superhero comics, MAD Magazine, and the underground comics movement. After building a career in graphic design, he eventually returned to cartooning, bringing with him a designer's eye for composition and a sharp sense of visual storytelling. Today, his single-panel cartoons blend wordplay, pop culture, everyday observations, and surreal twists into jokes that often reward a closer look.

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Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon: Two scientists observe mice in a maze, commenting on gender navigation differences.

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We're never lost. We're just exploring options.

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    A Joe Lennon comic showing several blind men touching an elephant, each describing a different object. Relatable and awkward comics.

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

    The Swiss knife of animals. But don't try to bowls with those balls. You might not survive it.

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    Hilariously awkward comics by Joe Lennon depicting a woman in bed with Spider-Man, Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and Doctor Strange.

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    Anne Parks
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed way to loud at that!

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    Relatable and hilariously awkward comics by Joe Lennon: Pregnant woman at a Bob Ross studio, referring to a 'happy accident'.

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    Roman Arendt
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He used his titanium white a little too excessive.

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    #5

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a woman rejecting a moth-man who smells like moth balls.

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    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a dog in a trench coat buying a ticket to the movie Cats.

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    Hilariously awkward comics by Joe Lennon: Two women enjoying wine from a box dispenser, embracing 'thinking outside the box'.

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

    "Drinking" outside the box

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    #8

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon: A man on the phone tells his wife he's bringing The Boss home for dinner.

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

    Hope he doesn't spend the night talking about his glory days

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    Relatable and awkward comic by Joe Lennon, a family of lions wondering why people are fleeing.

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

    They only meant to invite the lion from Oz, because he's a "friend of Dorothy".

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    #10

    A man painting a tree with brown leaves and gray sky from awkward comics by Joe Lennon.

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

    🎶 I've been for a walk, on a winter's day.🎶

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    An awkward comic by Joe Lennon depicting a multi-armed deity overwhelmed with paperwork, handed more by an elephant.

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    A Joe Lennon comic shows two angels in heaven, one with a halo and the other with a WiFi signal, an awkward comics situation.

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    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon featuring a bartender telling a giant check that it is cash only.

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

    Good thing they're cheques then....

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    A Joe Lennon comic depicts a pirate with a hook hand buying a yoyo and HoHos from a cashier.

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    Hilarious awkward comic by Joe Lennon showing a woman at a table with a sewing machine asking, Your profile said you're a singer?

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

    Jean-Luc Picard to Isaac Singer: "Make it sew."

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    #16

    A relatable and awkward comic by Joe Lennon showing a man playing chess with a smiling check.

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    #17

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a vampire driving with a werewolf enjoying a Sunday drive.

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    A Joe Lennon comic shows two devils in hell discussing a failed attempt to steal a soul and losing a golden fiddle.

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    William Mesker
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Johnny said "Devil come on back if you ever wanna try again... I done told you once, you son of a b*tch, I'm the best there's ever been"

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    A Joe Lennon comic features Mr. Butterworth with a gun, surprising a waffle and Butter Woman in bed.

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    Awkward comic by Joe Lennon depicting the letters J, T, and U, with T accusing J of checking out U's umlauts.

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

    At least they are "up here"...

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    A Joe Lennon comic depicts The Emperor Has No Clothes, with a child pointing and adults reacting to his nudity.

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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also, cankles. also, a bad combover and/or wig, a curious orangeish hue to his skin

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    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a band called A Flock of Seagulls making a mess at an 80s Nite show.

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

    I told them to get The Flock outta here

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    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of Smurfs mashed between graham crackers and chocolate, making S'murfs.

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    #24

    A relatable comic by Joe Lennon of two giraffes, one wearing a very long scarf, from their grandma.

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    Two mice lost in a maze, one checking a phone to call an Uber from awkward comics by Joe Lennon.

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    So the female from the comic above eventually took initiative. 👍

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    #26

    A Joe Lennon comic depicting The Knights of the Periodic Table, with knights representing gold, iron, and copper.

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

    Gold, iron and copper. Silver is in the back, there, with... I dunno, mercury? Mercury is often sourced from cinnabar, which is very red. Could be corundum, too.

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    #27

    Fairies in a forest with a sign pointing to Enchanted Forest and Implanted Forest from awkward comics by Joe Lennon.

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    #28

    Funny Joe Lennon comic showing a court trial with an objection of hearsay, making for an awkward comic.

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    #29

    A Joe Lennon comic showing a chili pepper, salt shaker, and green pepper waiting to see a Dr. Pepper bottle.

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    #30

    An awkward comic by Joe Lennon illustrates men in a Godfather-themed aquarium sleepover, sleeping with the fishes.

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    #31

    A hilarious comic by Joe Lennon of origami animals playing poker, all saying fold in a relatable scene.

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    #32

    A Joe Lennon comic features two men casually observing robots and UFOs attacking a city, discussing Twitter trends.

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    Roman Arendt
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And this is how you get fäscism, kids."

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    #33

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon: Bert and Ernie eat large chicken wings, with Big Bird's feet visible.

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    Roman Arendt
    Roman Arendt
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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooooooo!!! Ernie, how could you? My first gay icon! 😩

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    #34

    A Joe Lennon comic featuring Batman complaining about shrinkage to a tied-up Mr. Freeze. Hilariously awkward comics.

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    #35

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon: A Beatle falls on stage while the band plays, exclaiming, Help! I've fallen!

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    #36

    Hilariously awkward comics by Joe Lennon: A man sitting dejectedly in a chair, caption reads 'Same S**t, Different Day (Deja P*o)'.

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    #37

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a waitress asking two ducks who gets the bill at a restaurant.

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    #38

    A comic by Joe Lennon, a werewolf man surrounded by his poodle-like children and a pink-haired poodle wife.

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    #39

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a ventriloquist pulled over by a cop, with the dummy telling him to do the talking.

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    #40

    A Joe Lennon comic illustrates a couple discovering a man's password 'rOsEbUd' from his laptop in bed.

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    #41

    A Joe Lennon comic showing a solar energy salesman pitching to a vampire, an awkward and relatable comic.

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    #42

    A relatable and hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon depicts a man complaining about food to a lion waiter in a cafe.

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    #43

    A Joe Lennon comic features Thor, with long blonde hair, playing guitar at the Asgard Folk Festival.

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

    I'd hammer in the morning. I'd hammer in the evening, all over this land...

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    #44

    A Joe Lennon comic shows a man confronting a walking dictionary with a briefcase, asking for a word.

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    #45

    Joe Lennon comic depicting a man writing, disturbed by a tapping raven, a relatable and awkward moment.

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    #46

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon featuring Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty in bed.

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    #47

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of Iron Man at the doctor, learning his urine contains rust instead of blood.

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    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a horror movie audience watching a slasher changing a price tag to a lower price.

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

    And very unrealistic, at least this year.

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    #49

    A Joe Lennon comic shows a stick figure singing at a karaoke night while two people watch, an awkward comics moment.

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    🎶 And I drive the main road searchin' in the sun for another overload 🎶

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    #50

    A Joe Lennon comic depicts Frankenstein's monster at a coffee shop with Dracula, a hilariously awkward comics scenario.

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    #51

    A Joe Lennon comic illustrates a wealthy man with a guitar sitting on money bags, singing, a relatable comics depiction.

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    #52

    A Joe Lennon comic depicting a rhinoceros driving a car with a 'Honk if you're H***y' bumper sticker. Hilariously awkward comics.

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

    I can't believe this one slipped through! 8`-)

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    #53

    Relatable and hilariously awkward comics by Joe Lennon: Two monkeys on a tree branch using cellphones, one noting Tarzan's text.

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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Monkey Island. One of the game challenges is to speak monkey.

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    #54

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon features a man struggling with a stubborn donkey, while another man watches.

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    #55

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a comedian heckling himself on stage.

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    #56

    The Statue of Liberty vaping on a beach with other people from awkward comics by Joe Lennon.

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    #57

    A Joe Lennon comic of a fly superhero reacting to green p**p, labeled as Craptonite. Relatable and awkward comics.

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    #58

    A Joe Lennon comic of a sad train engine in front of a ship and a sign for 'The Waterfront'. Relatable and awkward comics.

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    #59

    A Joe Lennon comic shows a man looking upset as three people react to 'The Tell Tale Fart'.

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    #60

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon featuring Frankenstein pouring coffee into his head while his wife looks on.

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    #61

    Relatable awkward comic by Joe Lennon of two elderly men, one with a walker, discussing a streaming app called Liver Spotify.

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    I could have a lot of fun designing what would be included in this Liver Spotify streaming channel for seniors.

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    #62

    A Joe Lennon comic shows a man at a dentist's office with a bee as a dentist, saying This may sting a bit.

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    #63

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a witch doctor admitting his PHD is in public policy.

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    #64

    Hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon: Gold Medal Flour wins a salt race against Morton and Kosher salt.

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    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of an embalmer reading Mummies for Dummies while working.

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    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon shows a person cleaning a messy room while someone relaxes on a couch.

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    An awkward comic by Joe Lennon featuring Aunt Bee, a giant bee serving honey to two officers and a boy.

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    A cat about to be hanged by British soldiers from awkward comics by Joe Lennon.

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    #69

    A relatable and awkward comic by Joe Lennon showing a person on a medieval t*****e rack, nervous but fine.

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    #70

    A Joe Lennon comic features a large check with arms and legs singing into a microphone on stage, a relatable comic scene.

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    Joe Lennon's hilarious awkward comic shows an Amish man with an oversized buggy and tiny horse, heading to a monster buggy rally.

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    Awkward Joe Lennon comic about the old woman who lived in a shoe, a relatable and funny take.

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    #73

    A Joe Lennon comic with two historical figures discussing a Gadsden flag doormat, asking if it would be a better flag.

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    I'd like to step on those who carry this

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    A comic by Joe Lennon, showing a giant ice cream cone underwater with a small boat on the surface.

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    A relatable and awkward comic by Joe Lennon shows a man on stage receiving medical attention, with a call for a second opinion.

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    #76

    A Joe Lennon comic depicting historical figures signing the Declaration and a birthday card, an awkward comic.

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    #77

    A hilariously awkward comic by Joe Lennon of a lawyer requesting a sidebar and revealing a mini-fridge.

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