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Welcome to Hotflashes & Hangovers, a metafictional web comic series full of fun, frolic… and squids. The story of how this comic came to be goes back many decades…

My earliest memory of a cartoon was being creeped out by Rupert the Bear. In the stories, Rupert had a perfect human child’s body and perched upon his neck was a freakishly realistic bear’s head. In my baby-brain, I thought this poor kid had somehow become horribly disfigured. But as a toddler, how was I supposed to understand what anthropomorphism was?

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#1

A Christmas Cartoon, Just Because

A Christmas Cartoon, Just Because

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Cosmikid
Community Member
2 years ago

And.... Christmas Future? gravely important potential...

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    #2

    Glitch In The Matrix Explained (Not!)

    Glitch In The Matrix Explained (Not!)

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    robecca leyden
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    2 years ago

    I never realised glitch in the Matrix was not just a reference to the film when something seemed kinda off. Interesting!

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    #3

    The Cartoon Panel Repairman

    The Cartoon Panel Repairman

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    While women bemoan, for centuries, the lack of pockets in women's clothing, the horrors of fabric shortages in workmen's pants continues unabated...

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    #4

    Cephalopod Habitat With Captain Scratchy

    Cephalopod Habitat With Captain Scratchy

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    hm... good backyard pool potential for sure.... underwater view of plump legs...

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    #5

    Fionnghuala Is So Relieved

    Fionnghuala Is So Relieved

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Thank goodness the Alternative Horror is an arachnid! And thank goodness for Biology-Aware cartoonists!

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    #6

    Romance Buzzkill

    Romance Buzzkill

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So, where are we here, breaking the 5th, or 6th wall?

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    #7

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 5)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 5)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Again, a yellow entity for The White Rabbit - never referred to otherwise in Alice- and no explanation??? Really.

    #8

    Not Just A Name Anymore

    Not Just A Name Anymore

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    MotherofGuineaPigs
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    More like a bucket of cold water

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    #9

    Sexy Calamari In The Internet Rabbit Hole

    Sexy Calamari In The Internet Rabbit Hole

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    You know, we're well past "Rabbit Holes" here on Bored Panda; getting to be "Wombat Holes", for sure, and approaching "Giant Sloth Holes". Those are real. Look them up.... heh heh heh....

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    #10

    Paranormal Activity

    Paranormal Activity

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    Kittylover368
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Her smile :D

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    #11

    A Comic With The Word ‘Sshhlloooop!!’

    A Comic With The Word ‘Sshhlloooop!!’

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    REAL nitrous oxide enthusiasts don't need the cup at all....

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    #12

    Desert Island Surprise

    Desert Island Surprise

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Actually, sudden violent death is a standard schtick for desert island cartoons, Gary Larson liked the idea...

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    #13

    The Floor Is Lava Is Forever

    The Floor Is Lava Is Forever

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    Kittylover368
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    2 years ago

    Im a lazy slob too :D

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    #14

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 2)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 2)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    More Muse! More Muse! All the Burnouts here (not giving numbers as it would freak you) - are waiting for more!

    #15

    Lost In The 1950’s!

    Lost In The 1950’s!

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Next panel: Eddie Haskell invades....

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    #16

    Meet Inspector Flik From The C.i.a.

    Meet Inspector Flik From The C.i.a.

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Martha Stewart has founded the Pumpkin Spice Is Loathsome Alliance. I'm a 1st Cadre member..

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    #17

    A Halloween Cartoon, Just Because

    A Halloween Cartoon, Just Because

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I assume your therapist is helping you deal with these arachnid fantasies?

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    #18

    Meet The Cartoonist!

    Meet The Cartoonist!

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So... you have cute little bunnies running barefoot through your brain....

    #19

    Grandma Margo Saves The Day!

    Grandma Margo Saves The Day!

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Alas, only slavish devotees over 84 found this amusing and came looking for a hand to eat out of.

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    #20

    Caught Naked On Bored Panda!

    Caught Naked On Bored Panda!

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nice, you've now terrified your readers- all of whom have naked baby pictures lurking in grandparent's vaults...

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    #21

    Introducing Unfunny Bunny

    Introducing Unfunny Bunny

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Don't tell him to look in the mirror, once he sees that PINK tail, he's really gonna freak...

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    #22

    Note: It Did Not Go Viral

    Note: It Did Not Go Viral

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Wordle" - the pumpkin spice of post-print media...

    #23

    Grandma Margo Knows Things

    Grandma Margo Knows Things

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And why yes- YOUR grannie is higher than a kite too!

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    #24

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 6)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 6)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    You realize you are now legally required to provide the next scene, where the scrawny weakling takes the UFB vitamins and kicks Unfunnybunny's weird pink tail?

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    #25

    Hangin’ With My Ancient Asian Ancestors

    Hangin’ With My Ancient Asian Ancestors

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    soju, sake, cousins too ? :)

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    #26

    M***er Room Inspired

    M***er Room Inspired

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    Deni Castro
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Manger?

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    #27

    Squid Gaming

    Squid Gaming

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    If I may suggest, your very small (probably juvenile) Kraken would probably like a few Dumbo octopuseseses, and Vampire Squid to play with here; they wouldn't take up too much room, and the Dumbos are cuter than cats; so... huge click potential. (yeah, real, you can look them up.... heh heh heh heh......)

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    #28

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 4)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 4)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Y'know, I think he's waiting for you to add Jackalope to his character; just for a while...

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    #29

    This Is Your Brain On Vacation

    This Is Your Brain On Vacation

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And it looks like your brain has already acquired the infamous "haole fricassee" sunburn that keeps da locals so amused.

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    #30

    The Experts Weigh In

    The Experts Weigh In

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh, Bill, you are SO out of your League..

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    #31

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 3)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 3)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Still no Jackalope!! Get another lightbulb quick, for cryingoutloud.

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    #32

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 1)

    The Secret Chamber Of Cartoon Ideas (Part 1)

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    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yes, I agree, a few characters who are still hinged might be good...

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