Artist Shares 35 Strange And Ironic Comics That Will Make You Think
The artist goes by the name Dan and he is the brain behind "Barely Baked Beans." Dan is simply a regular guy who enjoys making light of and sharing through his cartoons the sarcastic and amusing aspects of daily life that he seems to always see.
He goes on to say that he has always had a strong affinity for comics, especially "The Far Side," which inspired him to create a visual platform for his jokes. He also added:
If you don’t remember, "The Far Side" was a ground-breaking comic that showed just how much humor and creativity could be packed into a single panel. It showed me that you can be funny and creative without necessarily adhering to conventional ideas of what's normal or acceptable.
With that motivation, along with a ton of knowledge and persistence, Dan was able to eventually create his own distinctive style, which, like "The Far Side," attempts to combine absurdity and surrealism. The artist enjoys giving commonplace scenarios a surprising twist or denouement that the reader would not anticipate.
In order to anthropomorphize non-human characters and make them more accessible, unexpected, or humorous—or all three at once—the artist frequently puts them in his comics. So go right ahead and enjoy some of his works as you scroll down below.
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1. When A Dad Sneezes
barelybakedbeans2. Some People Are So Fake
barelybakedbeans3. The Adventures Of Robot Stepdad
barelybakedbeans4. So... You Don't Wanna Split It?
barelybakedbeans5. Hmmn, Must Be Busted
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barelybakedbeansThe artist talks about his inspiration saying:
I find the best ideas come from everyday situations or observations. By paying attention to the quirks and oddities around me, I often find different angles on familiar topics or come up with (what I think) are novel takes on those things that everyone experiences in their daily lives. These days, if I have an interesting or amusing thought, I’m much more inclined to write it down.8. Alien Ultrasound
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9. Just Some Dudes Playing Cards With A Horse
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10. I Think I Saw One Of Them Goombas With That Talking Mushroom
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11. Catching Feelings
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12. The Cosmic Dustbin
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13. The Smiley Reaper
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14. The Future Of Cloning
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15. What Breed Is This?
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16. Give The Little Fella A Thrill
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17. The Life-Cycle Of A Soap Bar
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18. I'm Sure This Happens All The Time
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19. As The Old Saying Goes
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20. The Final Test
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21. Space Jam
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22. This Cat's Hairline's So Far Back You Need Binoculars To See It
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23. When That Training Pays Off
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24. Memoirs Of A Fish-Stick
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25. Superheroes! Kind Of
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26. Dreams Of A Lab Mouse
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27. We Are Who We Are Because Of Who We Are
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28. Dog Poople
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29. Gone Humanin'
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30. Holy Bucket
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31. Professional Pipe Layer
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32. Sharing Is Caring
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33. Guide-Droids
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34. A Bug's Life
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35. Pray For Gamblebot
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The artist loves feedback especially when the reader's reaction might provide insight into the creative process. Dan uses reader preferences for particular comics or characters as a direction for future work or to improve the writing style of a comic.
It is undoubtedly true, in the artist's experience, that audience input can influence a piece of work's evolution and improvement over time. So go ahead and leave a comment about Dan's work and share this post as well.
