Reality Check comics review is here to remind you that sometimes, the absolute weirdest, wackiest, and most relatable moments come from everyday life—if you’re willing to laugh at them. Whether you’re a lifelong comics fan or just looking for a quick mood booster, Reality Check delivers punchlines sharper than your morning coffee. Here, I’m diving into 20 of the most outrageously clever strips that prove this comic is one of the funniest out there.
Meet the Cartoonist: Dave Whamond
Let’s give credit where it’s due. Dave Whamond is the award-winning mastermind behind Reality Check, blending satire, wit, and a lovable dose of absurdity into every panel. Whamond’s career highlights include multiple National Cartoonists Society nominations, a Reuben Award, and a global syndication that makes his quirky humor accessible worldwide. His signature style? Colorful, expressive characters and unexpected punchlines, often poking fun at everything from modern technology to the tiny tragedies of daily life. If there’s a “reality” to check, you better believe Whamond has made it funny.
#1. The Devil’s Dilemma: Beat Boys or Free Your Soul?
When you ask for a little soul freedom and a catchy tune, be careful—sometimes even the devil can’t multitask. A classic Reality Check move: twist the literal and the lyrical, and you’ll have music fans everywhere chuckling (or groaning, and then chuckling again).
#2. Vegan Confusion: “Plant-Based” Processing
Reality Check has a knack for wordplay, and here’s proof. The “plant-based” burger joke gets taken to the next level—literally to the meat processing plant. Suddenly, being vegan feels a little more complicated than you thought.
#3. Stationery’s Dreams: Paper Has Ambitions Too
Who knew a sheet of paper had dreams of flying? Turns out, it’s destined to remain stationary. The humor is simple, the pun is strong, and anyone who’s ever made a paper airplane (and watched it crash) will relate.
#4. Awkward Date Night: My Eyes Are Up Here!
Dating is hard. It’s even harder when your date is glued to their phone. This strip nails that millennial/Gen Z cringe, giving us all flashbacks to awkward first dates and screens stealing the show.
#5. Tupperware Troubles: The Search for a Matching Lid
You thought this was just your kitchen? Reality Check knows everyone’s secret: the Tupperware lid conspiracy is real, and the struggle to find a matching top is eternal.
#6. Bear Country: Playing Dead Gone Wrong
Bears discussing proper “playing dead” etiquette? It’s exactly as ridiculous—and brilliant—as it sounds. Whamond’s talent is taking survival tips and making them a comic goldmine.
#7. Dog Bowls a Strike
A literal take on “the dog bowl.” Why settle for fetching a stick when you can fetch a strike at the lanes? Bonus points for dog puns—always.
#8. Mobster Justice: Concrete Evidence
Classic comic noir, Reality Check style. Mob jokes + literal “concrete evidence” = dad-joke heaven.
#9. Escape Room Math
Escape room, math exam—same level of anxiety, right? This one’s for every student who’s ever wished that equations could open real doors.
#10. Onion of Anxiety: The Therapy Couch
Peeling back layers in therapy reveals an actual onion. If you don’t feel seen by this, congratulations, you are probably not an overthinker.
#11. Santa’s True Test: Tell Me What You Want
Santa meets the Spice Girls in a perfectly absurd mashup. If you didn’t sing the caption, you’re lying.
#12. Job Fair Expectations: Where’s the Roller Coaster?
Job hunting is a ride. Reality Check turns career fairs into the literal amusement park they sometimes feel like—minus the cotton candy.
#13. People-Pleasing Problems: “Sure, If It Makes You Happy!”
Therapists everywhere, take note: sometimes your patients are just too agreeable.
#14. Presidential Cabinet Assembly
A political pun so literal it hurts. If only world leaders really did build their cabinets out of wood.
#15. Courtroom Drama: Someone’s Always Watching
Ever feel paranoid? You’re not alone. In Reality Check, even in court, there’s always a weirdo with binoculars.
#16. Advent Calendar Addiction
Eating your way through December—literally. If you’ve ever lost track of the days thanks to chocolate, this one’s for you.
#17. Fish vs. Crab: Sidewalk Laws
Crab humor + bad puns = Reality Check’s secret sauce. Walk sideways, laugh forward.
#18. Banana Goes to the Peel Clinic
Self-care isn’t just for humans. Whamond’s bananas have appointments, too.
#19. Hamster Wheel Regrets
That gym equipment you swore you’d use? Yeah, Reality Check gets it. Your dumb clothes do, too.
#20. The Ex-Files: Great-Great-Boyfriend
Dating logic, Reality Check style. You might not be the best boyfriend, but you’re definitely the great-great-boyfriend.
Closing Thoughts
If you’re searching for comics that perfectly lampoon life’s daily absurdities, Reality Check comic review proves this strip deserves a spot on every humor-lover’s reading list. Dave Whamond’s work is equal parts clever, punny, and downright relatable—whether he’s skewering modern technology, social trends, or just poking fun at universal human quirks.
All comics featured are the hilarious creation of Dave Whamond. Explore more of his unique humor at GoComics Reality Check, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram for fresh panels. Seriously, give the man a follow—your daily scroll could use more laughs.
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