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Tom Toro is a cartoonist famous for his one-panel comics in The New Yorker. His work captures humor in everyday moments with a unique twist that makes us see the world in a different light.

In this article, we’ve gathered some of Toro’s latest one-panel comics. Each one offers a quick, witty take on life’s little quirks, that might make you laugh. Enjoy exploring these clever snapshots of his creative humor!

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

are there only unheated fans? they were looking for hot fans? ...

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

Looking for something 'hot'. Only Fans is a website where you can pay to follow people, usually beautiful women

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Tom Toro, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, didn’t achieve success overnight. It took him 609 attempts before his first cartoon was published in 2010. Reflecting on his experience, Toro humorously noted that after his initial sale, he counted all his previous rejections—either out of self-punishment or as a way of recognizing the failed attempts that ultimately led to his success. "To say thank you, losers."

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

    Missed the "yes, and" session in improv class.

    Andrew Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, and saw something that made me feel very sad about that

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    Many cartoonists would agree that the constant struggle might actually fuel creativity. Toro once said that in cartooning, rejection is the norm, and success is rare. He joked that being a cartoonist is like pitching a product that only works 1% of the time, yet you still keep going. "I think the rejection and suffering is a perversely attractive part of the job. If anything, it forges a community of survivors."

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

    "Hey, what's the point of this? Oh, hey, what's your favorite song? Maybe we could hum along". The Flys.

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

    And pee synchronised? 😆

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

    Is anyone reminded of White Chicks and the car singing?

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    Tom Toro believes that in the world of cartooning, less is often more. He quickly realized that forcing a message can ruin the magic of a joke. For him, it all comes down to one simple truth: "Trying to say something is the worst way of saying something."

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

    *𝘗𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 entered chat* ??

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

    I have to admit when the Zombie stuff started to become popular I started planning. Ok, we'll go to my family's farm, but how are we going to bring the cats with us?

    Andrew Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not too sure zombies were ever very popular ... just, there were suddenly lots of them

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    "Creating comics every week that get viewed by tens of thousands of readers is deeply, deeply rewarding. Knowing that my drawings are a joyful part of people's daily lives, is genuinely a dream come true."

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

    Judy Garland was from Minnesota

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

    Because we Kansans speak in "General American English".

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    Karl der Große
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. I used to use four or five exclamation points a year. Now I have to use two or three per email or people think I'm being affectedly subdued (or even rude).

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

    I used to playfully tease friends about their emails and texts who overly used exclamation points. Now, it seems, I'm the one who is wrong.

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

    The Certitude Point? Or the inverted ! " ¡ " (also called safety tie, just made it up, but reminded me of Collin Furze) punctuatio...-point.jpg punctuation-marks-certitude-point.jpg

    Anxious Aardvark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a manager that met with an executive. The exec was friendly and they had a good discussion. After a while, the manager asked "Why don't you ever reply to my emails?" The exec, said "How many exclamation points do you put in the subject line?" "What?" "Well, if there's not at least 3, I don't even look at them." And yes, she was serious.

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

    The intern at NASA?

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

    Reminds me of one guy at my school who got a scholarship taken away after he got suspended for writing racially offensive things. all for a laugh.

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

    Might have to save this for next season when catchers and pitchers report

    Andrew Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see their shadows, Mabel - back to bed !

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

    Cubs coming out of hibernation? (Chuckle)

    Anxious Aardvark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it terrible that this made me laugh out loud?

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

    I'm reminded of a similar cartoon showing a dead dragon, a Knight and his squire. The knight is saying to his squire "ok, while I loot the cave you ride into town and buy all the Barbeque sauce you can find."

    Andrew Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Several* good taxidermists ...

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    Dudley2348
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heaven, Heaven is a place, a place where nothing, nothing ever happens.

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

    Use whatever it is you use to hold up your halos.

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

    Many would think that no place to hang up their things IS Heaven.

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    Der Kommissar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is called a hoagie and I don't mean Carmichael

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    Steve Riddle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just another Old Sixties Hippie.

    Steve Robert
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. That's Jerry Garcia of the Greatful Dead!

    Otto Katz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why doesn't he have a halo like everybody else?

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    Steve Robert
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why yes I am thinking about getting an extended car warranty. Please tell me more!

    Andrew Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Markets are strange, at the best of times

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

    *Laughs in Swedish (2022)"

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