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Get ready to pause, smile, and maybe even rethink a few things—because Edd Lai, the artist behind the thoughtful and whimsical comic series ‘Bonus Context,’ is back on Bored Panda for the third time!

With his signature blend of minimalist art and quietly profound storytelling, Edd turns everyday objects, animals, and even plants into philosophers. His comics explore big themes like love, loneliness, identity, and meaning—all through gentle humor and a dash of existential curiosity.

Scroll down and enjoy 20 comics that prove sometimes the simplest illustrations can carry the deepest truths and if you’re curious to explore more of the series, make sure to check out our previous posts.

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#1

Philosophical comic by artist shows two cats discussing domestication and freedom in a thought-provoking conversation.

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Letting the humans go feral is not the answer, unless they are fixed.

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    Two lizards discuss the challenges of being cold-blooded in a philosophical comic by an artist.

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    He thought you meant water skiing.

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    Philosophical comic by artist shows vultures discussing the meaning of war, offering a reflective look at life and conflict.

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    I didn't.

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    #4

    Philosophical comic panels showing two boys discussing fairness and unfairness in life with ice cream outdoors.

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    We want life to be fair, except when the unfairness is in our favour.

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    #5

    Philosophical comic featuring penguins discussing language, identity, and wishing to fly, illustrating thoughtful life perspectives.

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    But you can swim ?

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    #6

    Philosophical comic with cats discussing how humans overdo categorization of dogs and life complexities.

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    #7

    Philosophical comic featuring two parrots discussing the universe as a mathematical object in a cage.

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    1 year ago

    Be prepared to go beyond what you can see

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    Comic with two wolves discussing hunting strategies, illustrating philosophical comics that make you look at life differently.

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    1 year ago

    When I do it, it's a skill. When you do it, it's laziness.

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    #9

    Comic strip of two seagulls discussing philosophical thoughts, illustrating humorous and thoughtful life perspectives.

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    I'll think about this one.

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    #10

    Comic of two blackbirds discussing identity and uniqueness, illustrating philosophical comics that make you think differently about life.

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    1 year ago

    Common means there are lots of you. Inside our minds, we are all unique.

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    #11

    Philosophical comics discussing the Fermi paradox and life’s barriers with humor at a dining table conversation.

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    This feels like it could have been a Calvin and Hobbs comic.

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    Philosophical comic with two birds discussing unpredictability and behavior to survive predators and explain humans.

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    It's also how politicians get re-elected.

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    #13

    Two birds in a philosophical comic with clever dialogue, reflecting the artist's unique life perspective style.

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    Frank should stay off Twitter, no matter what it's called these days

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    #14

    Philosophical comic exploring the definition of an island, encouraging a different perspective on life and concepts.

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    Frame 2 - look up "Tarbert" and "Lord of the Isles" in Scottish history. If you can sail (/drag) a boat round something, it's an island

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    Philosophical comic panels showing two birds debating the expression about seeing the forest and trees.

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    Be aware of your surroundings

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    #16

    Two geese in a park having a philosophical comic conversation that might make you look at life differently.

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    1 year ago

    It's usually not the language that failed, it's the people wielding it

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    #17

    Two geese discuss tradition as a pattern and its significance in a philosophical comic about life perspectives.

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    No air miles, either

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    #18

    Philosophical comic showing two boys discussing the impermanence of human structures and time’s impact on life.

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    Different windows of time exist, but some of them are not functional

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    #19

    Cartoon of philosophical comics showing birds discussing phones and their impact on life and distraction.

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    Are they feeling peckish ?

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    #20

    Artist creates philosophical comic showing a doctor advising a parent on irrational fear in a unique, thought-provoking way.

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    The treatment plan must work perfectly. None of his patients ever complained or had to come back for more therapy

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