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Life is messy, awkward, and kind of hilarious—and nobody captures it better than comic artists. This time, we’re excited to share some of the best cartoons created by illustrators from our amazing Bored Panda community.

From everyday struggles and social anxiety to heartwarming moments and inner monologues, these artists illustrate what it means to be human in the most relatable way possible.

Scroll down to explore a selection of strips that might just feel like they were drawn about you.

We got in touch with one of the artists whose work made it into our list of top relatable comics. We spoke with the creator of the series Samimations and learned a bit more about their work: “On Instagram, I started making comics readily during late 2019 but originally started drawing ever since I could talk. My father taught me how to draw and out of curiosity, I followed in his footsteps in painting and drawing. After that, I just kept watching his techniques. After a while, I discovered the internet, specifically YouTube, and all the creators it holds. I took inspiration from various YouTube animators and artists. And that brings us to this day.”

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    #3

    Comic of procrastination with a character delaying study time as the clock changes from 6:58 to 7:01.

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

    It's the goals you don't meet that make the ones you do meet feel like accomplishments.

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    When asked about the fellow artists who have influenced the style of the series, the creator explained: “I wanted to make comics to both improve my art skills and still be able to share them with people and make them engage with my art. A couple of influences I can name include a YouTube animator named JaidenAnimations. Her character design is what I took inspiration from into drawing my style today.”

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    #5

    Comic by Bored Panda artist humorously depicting a discussion on companies compensating artists for using their work.

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

    "That's just CRAZY TALK!!!!!" -- all the companies that pull that sh**.

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    We were also curious about the creative process behind making the Samimations comics. Here’s what we found out: “The amount of time it takes to fully finish one comic usually depends on my general mood. It usually takes an hour or more to a day when I'm in a particularly happy and motivated mood. However, when I feel down and unmotivated, it can take weeks or even months.

    I enjoy doing the line art! I invest a lot of time in the coloring of my drawings. Each frame must have a vibrant and lively feel to it, but not so vibrant that it might hurt people's eyes.”

    #7

    Comic by Bored Panda artist humorously depicting a couple's conversation about an incomplete song line.

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

    And enjoy the magic carpet.

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    Lastly, the illustrator shared that coming up with ideas for new strips can be challenging. They elaborated: “There are a lot of illustrators out there and it might seem that everything is already created. That is why, to be completely honest, I don't find it very easy to come up with new ideas. My ideas usually stem from memes I find while scrolling on Instagram, Google, Reddit, or Facebook.”

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    #9

    Two characters in a comic discussing if they would date a Republican, humorously highlighting everyday life situations.

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

    there's a saying that I've understood more as ive gotten older (40). If you are young and not a Democrat you have no heart, if you are old and not a Republican you have no brain. I went from being hardcore liberal to being hardcore socially liberal and fiscally Republican. There's a place in the middle, or probably a 3rd party, that makes sense but not the current ones.

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    #10

    Comic by Bored Panda artists humorously depicting a child calling every bearded man "Dada" in everyday life.

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

    Covering up someone’s random opinion. Have a nice day.

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    #12

    Shy student in class, mentally preparing to say "here" aloud, feeling exhausted in end. Relatable comics on everyday life.

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    Maggie Fulton
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, I stood behind my mom when she was talking to an unfamiliar person at our new apartment complex. Mom said, “Don’t mind Margaret, she’s just shy.” I indignantly replied, “I’m not shy, I’m just scared of people I don’t know!” Never completely lived that down…

    #13

    Comic split image: Person on the left smiling vs. their unflattering photo-ID on the right, capturing everyday life humor.

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    Rose Stewart
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My passport photo looks like a mugshot

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    #15

    Relatable comic by Bored Panda artist about a dramatic TV moment interrupted by low volume, leading to frantic remote control use.

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    #17

    Comic illustrating booklover vs. monster habits with bookmarks.

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    Norm Gilmore
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was watching a tv programme and the character bent the book in half to read from it. THEY BENT THE BOOK IN HALF!! Psychopath...

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    #18

    Comic on everyday life: an interview where "creativity" leads to problems.

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    #19

    Comic by Bored Panda artist shows person hindered by social anxiety while trying to approach someone.

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    #20

    Cartoon bird in mining gear, unsure about joining coworkers in a cave, humorously highlighting everyday life.

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    I am the rat in your walls
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for those who don't know, back in the olden days miners bring canary to their mine to detect poisonous gas. If the canary faints, the miners will evacuate away quickly

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    #21

    Comic of cat with human hands gesturing to a person, illustrating humorous everyday life scenarios.

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

    They often would if they could.

    #22

    Comic showing how people set alarms; one phone with a single alarm, another with multiple alarms, illustrating everyday life.

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    Niels AirMax
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the first one. Superproud of myself! 💪🏻

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    #23

    Comic of a person overwhelmed by work, distracted by a cat, and reacting to a broken window, capturing everyday life.

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    #25

    Comic of a character feeling great, then doubting it, illustrating relatable everyday life moments.

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    JD Perry
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or something bad is about to happen

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    #27

    Comic of mom puzzled by meme, asking questions.

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    #28

    Comic by Bored Panda artists showing relatable extrovert and introvert experiences of loneliness at night.

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    #29

    Comic of two cartoon birds reflecting on social anxiety and friendship.

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    #30

    Comic by Bored Panda artist showing fashion evolution through jeans from 2011 to 2041.

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    #31

    Comic by Bored Panda artists shows a debate turning intense with a surprised expression.

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    #32

    Comic of a person waking from a good dream and trying to return to sleep, reflecting relatable everyday life moments.

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    #33

    Relatable comic by Bored Panda artist showing a character revealing their secret to staying calm: always being sad.

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    #34

    Comic of two women happily cuddling pets, illustrating everyday life affection.

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    Comic showing expectation vs reality in a tight dress by Bored Panda artists.

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    #36

    Comic by Bored Panda artist: character spreading pink love spread on bread labeled "Family & Friends" and "A Dog".

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    #37

    Comic by Bored Panda artist showing a person judged by God, humorously capturing everyday life relatability.

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    #39

    Relatable comic by Bored Panda shows how clothing variety is perceived versus reality.

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    #40

    Cartoon by Bored Panda artist showing relatable moment of eating too much, then reaching for chips 10 minutes later.

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    #41

    Comic by Bored Panda artists shows a couple comfortably sitting in silence, highlighting everyday life moments.

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    Bored Panda artist comic showing a dog eating food off the floor while the owner reacts and cleans up.

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    #44

    Comic of coworkers, one with a prank about pregnancy in an office setting, showcasing relatable everyday life humor.

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    #45

    Comic showing a person at a table, illustrating humorous everyday life with the secret of eating everything.

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    #46

    Comic by Bored Panda artist depicts a friend's awkward photo vs. a glamorous one they take.

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    #47

    Comic showing a humorous scene of a child asking a parent to read from a recipe book, capturing relatable everyday life.

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

    Well? Don't leave use hanging like that!

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    #49

    Two side-by-side comics showing the expectation vs. reality of a top knot hairstyle by Bored Panda artists.

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    #50

    Comic showing a person before and after a haircut, perfectly capturing everyday life changes.

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