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Steve Nelson, the creator of Twonks, has built a following with his minimalist comics that blend dry humor, British sarcasm, and sharp everyday observations. He often draws inspiration from his own routines, admitting that his popular Monday/Friday strip — showing the shift from healthy eating at the start of the week to pizza and snacks by Friday — “barely had to be exaggerated” because it reflects his real life and what so many can relate to.

While his work thrives on simple, deadpan punchlines, Nelson has been candid about the challenges of monetizing comedy: “As soon as you try to monetise it in any way you risk people turning their backs on you and calling you a sell-out. It’s madness!” For him, keeping creative control and staying true to his humor is always the priority, ensuring Twonks remains authentic, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny.

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Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a job interview ending with a phone balance reveal of £8.49.

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

I know the feeling, this is the only reason I'm at my desk right now

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a man with neck brace joking about pleasing his wife with owl impersonation.

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

    Whoo doesn't?

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing two men in tank tops with calves that are actual calves.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson featuring a man, giant chicken, and a disappointed genie in a cave.

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

    My Genie was hard of hearing, that's the reason I now have this little 8" tall guy who plays the piano.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a man shredding poems instead of sensitive documents.

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

    I’d probably do that too.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a man on a bench under a tree with falling leaves.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a humorous dinner conversation about immaturity and jokes.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a crying baby, parents, and a frustrated waiter with a burger.

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

    I guess his cry didn't mean "I'll have what she's having", since he looks happy with the results.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a cat on the phone with a man checking an expensive life insurance quote.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a coffee handoff with a pun on the perm clinic next door.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a doctor humorously diagnosing insomnia to a patient.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic panel showing an award ceremony for pretending to care about baby photos by British artist.

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

    I have never looked at anyone’s baby pics and not felt bored out of my mind.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic shows a woman warning a man his fly is open, he replies about childhood trauma humorously.

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

    Plus, it’s very fresh considering how flies only live for about ten-ish (?) days. Makes it worse.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a humorous imposter syndrome conversation between two characters.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a man refusing a delivery person at the door with a pregnant woman on the couch.

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

    Oh dear. I laughed out loud at this one - and there's no-one else here still awake...

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist showing a couple in a hot air balloon with a humorous naughty idea dialogue.

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

    The poor Pilot won't ever be able to unsee this

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    Two cartoon boxers wearing gloves, one with floral-patterned boxing gloves, in a sarcastic comic style.

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

    Smart money's on the pigs to beat the flowers.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic panels by British artist Steve Nelson showing a character in a bee costume and another dressed as a flower.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows classroom scene with student and teacher discussing math problem.

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

    5A-15=2A+12 ... 5A-2A=12+15 ... 3A=27 ... A=27/3 ... A=9 Check work: 5x(9-3)=2x(9+6) ... 5x6=2x15 ... 30=30 CHECK; A=9 👽 I couldn't do this in high school. I had to join the Navy to learn it. At age twenty-five. Went on to college calculus. But always disliked working out.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a person asking to take a watch while another heads out for a walk.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a character overwhelmed by falling clothes from a window outdoors.

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

    More like the rupture.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic strip by British artist Steve Nelson featuring two men in office attire having a humorous conversation.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a playful couple making a joke about last night’s activity.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a baker who used to be a massage therapist in four panels.

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

    is what I think it is?

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a humorous invisibility cloak gag with two cartoon characters.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a soldier asking for a clean headshot with humorous results.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a couple misunderstanding a request in a humor-filled bedroom scene.

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

    But isn't it refreshing to be able to know when he's lying to you?

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    Sarcasm-filled comic showing a man eager to leave while a woman points out they haven't gone out yet.

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    This is the way I feel every time I'm expected to leave my house

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a person deadlifting a coffin humorously.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist shows two characters discussing an energy company’s letter about an outstanding bill.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a humorous twist on saying bless you after a sneeze.

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

    I'm not religious, but I'm also not taking any chances.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing confused yoga class participants playing a Twonk-style game.

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

    This is definitely the only sort of Yoga class I'd want to do

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing workout advice with humorous character illustrations.

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

    I'm going to follow Anita

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    sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson featuring a humorous giant crawling baby at a bus stop

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    Sarcasm-filled comic panel by British artist Steve Nelson showing a woman suggesting a safe word to a man holding a banjo.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a date on a houseboat with unexpected humor.

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

    He also owns four castles. One for each corner of the chess board.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson showing a couple deciding where to eat and then rejecting the menu options.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows a man on phone told to visit branch, then revealed as a burglar.

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    Sarcasm-filled comic by British artist Steve Nelson shows people ignoring a meteor while recording on their phones.

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

    That's how it wiped out the dinosaurs.

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