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Born from a quirky obsession with socks, Sarah Stone’s comics have grown into a collection of hilarious and offbeat illustrations that you just might thoroughly enjoy.

Most of the time, Sarah uses a single panel to deliver her humor—often with a clever twist or unexpected punchline. In an interview with Bored Panda, Sarah shared that it was only last year she decided to take her comics more seriously after buying an iPad and starting an Instagram account. She wrote: “I had this theme in mind, 'The Secret Lives of Socks.' Since starting, I've expanded my scope beyond socks and their sneaky secrets, but it's still a fun theme I return to.”

So, without further ado, we invite you to explore Sarah’s mind through her comic selection. If you'd like to learn more, be sure to check out the full interview below.

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Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing an elderly couple on a bench with relatable humor about family and life.

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

I thought you’d never ask!

Jen F
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone who wants to have kids at this moment be like...

Richard Iachetta
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If American he couldn't have picked a worse time

First of all, Sarah told us more about her background.

She shared: “I was pretty hellbent on Fine Art in my early twenties, studying figurative sculpture, oil painting, all of it. There's a sort of intensity with figurative art that I really love, but drawing cartoons provides a totally different outlet. It's less academic and more wacky and fun.”

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    #3

    Illustration of socks with relatable humor highlighting a weird obsession with socks in a funny comic style.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something. Definitely , something.

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    We were curious, what drew Sarah to the world of comics, to which she replied: “Like all millennial children, I grew up reading the Far Side comics. We always had a stack of those, as well as FoxTrot and the Sunday Funnies. I spent hours reading those on Saturday afternoons.”

    #4

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a woman shushing a man near two cars with caption about speeding.

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    Andrew Keir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... but he knows the Chief of Police ...

    #5

    Comic illustration showing various patterned socks talking to a single glove, highlighting relatable humor about socks.

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    Andrew Keir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He definitely has no socks appeal

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    As for the creative process, Sarah commented: “Usually, an idea just hits me, the picture, the caption, and I make it. Other times it's a bit more fuzzy, I have to workshop it a bit and figure out if it's funny, clever, or just bizarre. I have a running notes doc with ideas, and I keep myself accountable to action these ideas by posting once a week - even if I'm thinking the cartoon isn't quite 'right' - because it's a learning process.”

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    #6

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing two raccoons by trash, reflecting relatable humor and weird obsession with socks.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They never tell you what this 'enlightenment' thing actually is, you might not like it once you've got it

    Sarah also shared what she hopes for the audiences to take away from her work.

    “Life can be vicious at times, so hopefully a laugh, but I'll settle for a smile.”

    Lastly, the artist added: “They take care that they never leave another sock behind in the washing machine.”

    #8

    Sketch comic by Sarah Stone showing two people on a couch discussing collecting freaks like Pokemon in relatable humor style.

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    Andrew Keir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is being done, right now, by every religion and political party you don't like. Truth !

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    #9

    Two men fishing in water, one wearing latex and the other in waders, comic illustrating relatable humor by Sarah Stone.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Butt we'd all really prefer you to wear them, anyway. Seriously.

    #10

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing two women at a restaurant with relatable humor about eating progress.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you know how much you've drunk, you're not drunk. Yet.

    #11

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone featuring a cat holding a sign with relatable humor about abstract expressionism.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Art is what you can get away with ..."

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    #13

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a man bringing raw meat to the office lunch area, inspired by relatable humor.

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    Andrew Keir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it was made clear to him that using his dentures to cut out small chunks, on the table, was not appreciated

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eugene's lunch was the only one not stolen by lunch thieves

    #14

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a man with olives on fingertips and a woman at a table, illustrating relatable humor.

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

    And it guarantees no fingerprints at the crime scenes.

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Edward Scissorhands attempts to explain his post-surgery treatment

    #15

    Antisocial man in a comic surrounded by a crowd, showcasing relatable humor and quirky character style by Sarah Stone.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's "A-social", he just doesn't fit in. If he was "anti-social" he'd have disrupted the party so everyone else went away. Rapidly.

    #16

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a porcupine facing a balloon dog with relatable humor and quirky art style.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their romance went with a bang. One, to be precise.

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    #19

    Black and white comic showing various patterned socks standing upright in a cityscape inspired by the Chrysler Building.

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    #20

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a centaur surprised by a man holding a hat, illustrating relatable humor.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was Mare of Birmingham, son. That' s all you need to know.

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    #21

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a man with a flaming duck on his head and scattered ducks around him, illustrating humorous chaos.

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    #22

    Man interviewing balloon animal at desk in a hilarious comic by Sarah Stone featuring relatable humor and weird obsession with socks.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gary's skills had been blown up out of all proportion

    #23

    Relatable humor comic by Sarah Stone showing a cat playfully holding a woman's arm with the phrase who has the upper hand now.

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    #24

    Black and white comic showing a man tangled in socks, highlighting humor and weird obsession with socks by Sarah Stone.

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    David Earl Wilson Sr
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life is to short for matching socks Doris!

    Doc
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And on top of that cheep fishnet hussy

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    #25

    Mermaid and fish-headed person in a humorous comic by Sarah Stone, showcasing relatable humor and quirky character design.

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    Greymom
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I’m more than just a pair of b***s, Stan.

    #27

    Two dogs face each other in a black and white comic, capturing relatable humor in Sarah Stone’s hilarious illustrations.

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    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a couple in a humorous conversation about optimism and socks.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't help thinking there's something missing from his presentation.

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    #29

    Circle of dogs sniffing each other, depicted in a humorous comic style by Sarah Stone showing relatable pet behavior.

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

    Canine Conga line?

    Andrew Keir
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiddles didn't realise what 'dogging' entailed ...

    #30

    Black and white comic by Sarah Stone showing a woman humorously seeking shelter during a heatwave.

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