50 Funny Cartoons That Prove Life Is Funnier Than Any Stand-Up Routine (2024)

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ByReader's Digest Editors

Updated: Jun. 22, 2024

    Sometimes the funniest stuff can be the things you encounter every day. If you need a good laugh, these funny cartoons are sure to put a smile on your face.

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    The best funny cartoons

    If you like cartoons, you’ve come to the right place. Reader’s Digest has the best cat cartoons, political cartoons, and even work cartoons that will help you get through to Friday. Some of these funny cartoons might just be so relatable to your daily life that the only thing you can do is laugh. Keep reading to see some of the funniest cartoons we have to offer.

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    Bob Eckstein for Reader's Digest

    Paleoh-no

    Take it as an excuse to never try dieting ever again.

    RELATED: These diet cartoons will surely fill you up with cheer.

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    RUSSELL HARRIS FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Too late

    Charles Darwin obviously didn’t take restaurant etiquette into account when he wrote On the Origin of Species. Don’t miss these hilarious science jokes that anyone can understand.

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    KAAMRAN HAFEEZ FOR READER'S DIGEST

    To your leader

    “We have studied your poker faces and bad romances. Now we want to just dance.”

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    OE DICHIARRO FOR READER'S DIGEST

    The choice

    We all have our priorities. Some are just better (and more delicious) than others. Need a break? These Christmas cartoons will comfort you at any time of year.

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    PHIL WITTE

    So realistic

    The downside: dealing with twice as much complaining.

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    M. NADLER FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Random acts of god

    Trick question: They’re all Skittles!

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    ROY DELGADO FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Heavy findings

    I’ll be carrying it with me for a while.

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    FELIPE GALINDO-FEGGO FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Attack on the lone rangers

    If they start throwing rubber chickens, then there could be trouble.

    RELATED: If you have a silly sense of humor, check out these bad jokes you can’t help but laugh at.

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    NAF FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Unexpected guests

    And if they hog all of the appetizers, they’re selfish shellfish.

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    P.C. VEY FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Quality time

    That particular vintage only gets more popular with age. These marriage jokes will give you and your partner something to bond over.

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    Curious behavior

    Dating 101: Never trust a man in a mask. Unless it’s Batman. You can always trust Batman.

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    JOE DI CHIARRO FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Phone concert

    There will be a brief 10-minute intermission between compositions.

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    ROD ROSSI FOR READER'S DIGEST

    A balmy attitude

    And don’t even think about calling that satchel a purse…

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    LEO OUELLETTE FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Finally, a useful ‘Do It Yourself’ book

    Little does he know Chapter 4 is all about fixing dining room furniture. We don’t draw the line at comics—these hilarious photos will make you LOL.

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    DAVE CARPENTER FOR READER'S DIGEST

    This office is a-maze-ing!

    If you get lost, call HR.

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    JOHN CALDWELL FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Please hold…

    What about unplugging it and plugging it back in?

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    DAN REYNOLDS FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Help wanted

    The government always knows best, right? These political jokes will give you a good laugh, no matter your side of the aisle.

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    DONNA BARSTOW FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Party dress

    She may not have finished getting ready, but at least she arrived on time. Next time you’re at a party, break the ice with these short jokes anyone can remember.

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    RICK PHILIPS FOR READER'S DIGEST

    Group therapy

    “All I have left of her is this fungus-infested piece of lint.”

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    RANDY GLASBERGEN FOR READER'S DIGEST

    iBody

    And if you don’t update them, your body could shut down. Technology rules!

    RELATED: Don’t miss even more doctor cartoons that will help you laugh through the pain.

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    Peter Steiner

    The right look

    It’s all about sending the right message.

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    Mike Shiell For Reader's Digest

    Project plan

    Can we hire a new planning department?

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    Wiley Ink/Cartoonstock

    No human interaction

    It’s always better to just call or text.

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    Dan Reynolds for Reader's Digest

    Casual Friday

    It’s a bad day at work when you miss a memo, but at least it’s Friday.

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    Dan Reynolds/Cartoon Stock

    Break glass

    Can everyone have an emergency FIL in their house?

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    Jimmy Craig/TheyCanTalk.com

    Trial and error

    Sometimes, the second time is the charm.

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    Ron Morgan

    New car payment

    Wow, technology has really come so far.

    RELATED: Check out more family cartoons that will make yours seem less crazy.

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    Susan Camilleri Konar for Reader's Digest

    Reply all

    Never going to live this one down. Might as well just quit.

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    Jon Carter

    Castle first

    Plan before you start your project.

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    Navied Mahdavian

    Nervous bird

    Why isn’t he panicking?

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    Liam Francis Walsh/The New Yorker Collection

    Phone blocker

    Maybe we should all be wearing these?

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    Toro/CartoonCollections.com

    Identity crisis

    Wait, maybe I’m poison ivy.

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    Amy Hwang/Cartooncollections.com

    Laser eyes

    Anything to keep the cat from scratching up all my furniture.

    RELATED: These animal puns are so bad they’re good.

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    Mike Shapiro

    Coffee shop Internet

    Nothing is ever free these days.

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    Mark Parisi/offthemark.com

    First pancakes

    Don’t worry, it gets better after the first one.

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    Harley Schwadron

    Picture test

    Well, at least you’re being honest.

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    Kaamran Hafeez/CN Cartoon

    Pet password

    It’s either the pets or the favorite child.

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    Dan Misdea

    Picky pigeon

    No, just the bread today.

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    Daniel Walsh

    Zoom call

    Cameras on and make sure you aren’t on mute!

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    paul noth/cartoonbank.com

    Lobby to head of the table

    We all have to start somewhere.

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    Roz Chast/Cartooncollections.com

    Insomnia thoughts

    I’ll take Money Troubles for $40.

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    Dan McConnell

    Tiny clearance

    Well, I guess I’ll have to buy full-price shoes.

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    Phil Witte

    Dog house

    You don’t want to play fetch?

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    Robert Erskine

    New mirror

    Just wait until the magnified mirror is invented.

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    Dave Carpenter

    Drone reading

    I have to get my money’s worth out of this drone.

    RELATED: Check out these all-too-real technology cartoons that all technophobes will appreciate.

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    Scott Masear

    Sleep crisis

    These sheep are awfully loud.

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    Bob Eckstein

    Rubix cube

    Wow, I want to be just like him.

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    Dave Coverly/SpeedBump

    Food substitute

    Can I get the fries and another glass of wine?

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    Scott Masear

    Food pics

    Those pictures are an art form.

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    Barbara Smaller/Everyone’s a Critic/Courtesy Princeton Architectural Press

    Fridge art

    Well, I’ll guess I’ll scrap this one and start fresh.

    RELATED: For more laughs scroll through these funny dog cartoons all dog owners can appreciate.

    Originally Published: March 15, 2021

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