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31 Clever And Absurd Comics By John Atkinson That Put A Weird Spin On Random Everyday Thoughts
Funny,ComicsJUN 18, 2026

31 Clever And Absurd Comics By John Atkinson That Put A Weird Spin On Random Everyday Thoughts

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John Atkinson’s “Wrong Hands” comics have a way of making everyday ideas feel just a little more unhinged. His jokes often start with something familiar, before taking a sharp turn into wonderfully strange territory. Part of the fun is never knowing where the joke will go next. One comic might lean on a subtle visual gag, another on a groan-worthy pun, and the next on a surreal idea that somehow makes perfect sense by the end. It’s that mix of wit, randomness, and imagination that keeps Atkinson’s humor feeling fresh.
Previously, we featured a batch of Atkinson’s clever and offbeat cartoons, and this new collection shows once again why his work has connected with so many readers. With sharp wordplay, absurd twists, and a talent for turning simple setups into unexpected punchlines, “Wrong Hands” manages to feel both smart and completely ridiculous in the best way.
Scroll down to enjoy the comics, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that made you laugh the most.

#21

Absurd comics by John Atkinson showing less interesting podcasts like Tree Stumps of British Columbia and Arguing with Pigeons.
12points

#22

Clever comics by John Atkinson: A comic depicting 1895 mobile communication, with a man carrying a large phone.
11points

#23

John Atkinson comic featuring funny book sequels, adding a weird spin on random everyday thoughts.
11points

#24

Absurd comic by John Atkinson: James Joyces copy editor points out a missing apostrophe in Finnegans Wake.
11points

#25

Weird spin on random thoughts by John Atkinson: A comic featuring children's folk song headlines with absurd interpretations.
10points

#26

John Atkinson comic with new collective nouns, putting a weird spin on random everyday thoughts.
9points

#27

Clever comics by John Atkinson depicting Chaucer's other tales, with characters boasting about fish and bench presses.
9points

#28

A John Atkinson comic displaying the absurd versatility of fruitcake as everyday objects.
8points

#29

A comic by John Atkinson with absurd comics where fictional characters question their narrative.
8points

#30

Absurd comic by John Atkinson: Hedgerow de Bergerac, with Cyrano speaking from a bush, putting a weird spin on thoughts.
7points

#31

Clever comics by John Atkinson featuring Rub-a-dub-dub variations including theological, exponential, cosmological, and existential.
5points
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