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Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to make our problems feel less heavy. And that's where humor comes in, making us smile and forget about our troubles, even if just for a little while.

If you're looking to add some joy to your day, you've come to the right place because Mark Parisi is back on Bored Panda with his "Off The Mark" cartoons! These comics are filled with good-hearted humor and clever observations that will surely bring a smile to your face.

"I've wanted to cartoon since I could hold a crayon. I was inspired by Charles Schulz and MAD Magazine, but it wasn't until Gary Larson came along that I realized the type of comics I should be doing. Now I'm inspired by everything that happens in life, from pets to pop culture to pandemics," the artist shared in a previous interview with Bored Panda.

Scroll down for some giggles!

More info: Instagram | offthemark.com | Facebook | patreon.com

Mark talked about how his comics began. He's been making "Off the Mark" comics since 1987. The artist started by putting them in small newspapers every week. "It's now nationwide in daily papers, as well as things like national greeting card lines," Mark said. You can find many 'Off the Mark' comic books on his website, and he also wrote a humorous middle-grade book series called Marty Pants, which is published by HarperCollins.

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    Mark has been creating cartoons for as long as he can recall. "I've explored other types of art but have always known I'm a cartoonist at heart. I live for combining words and drawings to tell a funny story."

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    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS! My puppy is little, until bedtime, then she becomes a St Bernard-Great Dane mix!

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    Menacing Duck
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pineapple does not belong on pizza. Neither does chopped duck, just to be clear

    Stygtand
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive never really understood the great debate about it. I dont care what other people eat, or dont eat.

    Leigh
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing better than Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza! I like pepperoni but sometimes it's a bit greasy.

    lonely miso
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you do, shut up imaginary world that’s inside the comic.

    Ai-Li Mae Sarvis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't choose to order this, but i'll eat it if it's there

    Crazy piggie parent
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pineapple, chicken, bacon and sweet peppers 🤤🤤 my absolute favourite pizza combination

    Jaya
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate pineapple on pizza. But it's your pizza, not mine, so it's none of my business!

    Passerby
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just don't like pineapples, period. I couldn't care less what they are on.

    Kadochi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a local pizza chain that does a pineapple and ham Pizza but instead of tomato sauce they use a spicy Polynesian sauce which is pretty good.

    notreallyraine (they/them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pineapple on pizza isn't good bro I'm sorry but it's not it

    Ruth Harper
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I just dislike pineapple.

    Firestar_4_Eva
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pineapple on pizza is HAUNTED. it tastes GROSS.

    Steve Robert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canadian bacon, pineapple, and jalapeno peppers is just a perfect combination. Try it at least once!

    Jacob B.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me its, Chicken, Jalapeno and Pineapple. The sweetness balances out the spicy.

    Jody Whitmarsh
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Allergic to pineapple. Not Allergic to pizza.

    Kadochi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a local chain that does a pineapple and ham pizza with a spicy Polynesian sauce instead of tomato sauce and it is pretty good.

    Ellinor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they need Chicken to truly make their relationship perfect...

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    The National Cartoonists Society gave "Off the Mark" an award for being the best newspaper comic in 2008, 2011, 2017, and 2020. In 2013, they chose it as the top comic for greeting cards. In 2022, Mark won another award for his greeting cards called the Louie Award.

    Mark's cards are sold by different companies like Recycled Paper Greetings, American Greetings, Oatmeal Studios, and NobleWorks.

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    Mark Parisi actively shares his funny comics on Instagram, where he has over 103,000 followers. You can join his fan group by checking out his comedy.

    For more of Mark's work, check out our previous articles by clicking here, here and here.

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    glowworm2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's he dating, the woman or the cat?

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    Pancake_Pansexual_Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you cat for making Issac Newton discover the law of gravity.

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    Pancake_Pansexual_Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder there are circles around racoon's eyes! Because they stay up all night that makes sense!

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    glowworm2
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially because he wasn't in great condition to begin with.

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    glowworm2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just to be clear, the cat will be the one sitting on it, not me.

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    Jennifer_Crowley_Luci
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dog that I watch sometimes is THIS to a T! I finally laid a towel down underneath the bowl :D

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    LauraDragonWench
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can do a lot more staring and judging when they're comfortably seated.

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    iBlank
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    free back massages when others try to solve with their finger

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    Pancake_Pansexual_Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anybody had the Darth Vader theme song in your head while reading this? (Yes I know it is a storm trooper, but still)

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    WhyAmIHere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm playing a tennis match today!! Infact, I'm on the way right now!!

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

    Glad my cat doesn't do this, he usually just eats them but doesn't bring them in

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    Friendly neighborhood possum
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    Whoever named dogs was a lot more creative than whoever named anteaters.

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    Pancake_Pansexual_Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he horror! Unsee juice after seeing the scary fruit juice!

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    Jennifer_Crowley_Luci
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is usually the opposite, but he's different anyways :D

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

    I'm ashamed to admit that this one took me a minute.

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    Pancake_Pansexual_Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh oh, wait till the firecracker explodes. Oh well, at least the firecracker doesn't have to pay the bills....

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    Angelica Millan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he just HUMS, so would be a first if he actually sings (hence the lyrics)

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