Absurdist Humor by Daniel Beyer is the twisted comic relief you didn’t know your brain needed. This is a comic review of Long Story Short, Daniel Beyer’s unapologetically weird series that transforms everyday logic into a surreal circus of humor. Think sharp punchlines, dark absurdity, and eyebrow-raising commentary — all in bite-sized, single-panel brilliance.
About the Artist: Daniel Beyer
Daniel Beyer is the creative force behind Long Story Short, a comic strip syndicated by Creators and celebrated for its dry wit, brainy absurdism, and left-field logic. With a background in fine arts and a flair for philosophical punchlines, Beyer’s work often mirrors a cocktail of existential commentary and dark humor.
#1 The Pollution Problem That Counts.
A man counting sheep finds comfort in the puffy clouds of dreamland — or so he thinks. His wife hits him with a brutal dose of reality: “Honey, I think that’s pollution.” Daniel Beyer nails the disconnect between whimsical thinking and modern-day issues. Welcome to absurdist humor, where even sleep gets smogged.
#2 Fine Print on the Gravestone.
A gravestone tribute gets buried under legal jargon, and suddenly a loving eulogy turns into a disclaimer. It’s hilarious, it’s morbid, and it’s peak Beyer — poking fun at how even death isn’t safe from overdocumentation.
#3 The Most Honest Gift Ever.
A birthday surprise arrives with nothing inside — literally. The wife’s brutal logic: she bought him a gift, knew he wouldn’t like it, and returned it early. The gift of disappointment wrapped in brutal efficiency.
#4 Pizza Delivery Witchcraft.
Two witches are mid-cauldron stir when a pizza delivery guy arrives. “Did you order a pizza?” one asks. It’s the perfect juxtaposition of the arcane and the absurdly mundane. Witches get hungry too — apparently for pepperoni.
#5 A Cat’s Lavish Litter Lifestyle.
“When cats inherit money,” the comic explains, “they get a master bathroom.” Cut to a cat being shown a giant room of sand. Beyer knows pet-owner dynamics too well, and this strip exaggerates it just enough to make you grin.
#6 Apocalypse-Proof Lip Balm.
Chapped lips? Zombie problems? Try Zombie Apoca-Lips Lip Balm. This two-panel ad parody hits right at the sweet spot of weird humor and horror spoof. Because who says skincare can’t survive the undead?
#7 Crime Math Doesn’t Add Up.
A clueless suspect stares blankly while a detective tries to get him to answer “2+2.” The punchline? “I don’t know nothing.” A dumb criminal gag taken to its literal, illogical extreme — classic Beyer.
#8 Wooed for Wealth.
Two ladies chat over tea, and one admits men were likely drawn to her… well, 20–30% for her money. This comic captures vanity, delusion, and self-awareness in one perfect panel. It’s like sipping judgment with your latte.
#9 Stone Age Home Makeover.
“Early Fixer-Upper” shows cavemen admiring the relocation of a rock. One calls it “radical.” It’s a home improvement show set in prehistoric times — and somehow still more realistic than most HGTV plots.
#10 Rapunzel’s Tower Rejection.
“Butch Rapunzel just wasn’t into dudes,” the comic explains. And with that, centuries of fairy tale tropes get hilariously shattered in one unapologetically blunt caption. Beyer knows how to twist tradition with style.
#11 Miscast in a Grimm Role.
A wolf actor storms off stage after realizing he’s not in The Three Little Pigs. Showbiz gets a fairy tale twist, complete with casting confusion. This one’s for the theater kids — and anyone who’s ever blamed their agent.
#12 Domesticated, But Still Deadly.
Lions named Whiskers and Fang enjoy dinner from bowls… filled with bones. A cheerful reminder that no matter how cute you name them, lions will lion. A perfect cartoon cocktail of cute and carnivorous.
#13 Health Nut Goes Smoothie Mode.
“He was such a health nut, so we had him smoothied.” Grandma’s line is delivered with the same chill you’d expect for an oatmeal recipe. This strip is disturbingly hilarious — and no one’s surprised.
#14 Peeping Tom Lineup.
A woman’s asked to identify a Peeping Tom in a police lineup. Every suspect looks equally guilty — or clueless. It’s the absurd awkwardness of crime mixed with neighborhood gossip. Ridiculous and oddly relatable.
#15 Housecooling Gifts Are Real.
In the arctic, neighbors arrive at an igloo with a “housecooling gift.” If this isn’t the chillest pun ever frozen into cartoon form, we don’t know what is. Beyer’s wordplay is on point.
#16 Knock Knock—Who’s Loud?
A child tells a knock-knock joke to his toys, and his mom scolds him: “Inside jokes, OK?” This multilayered pun deserves a slow clap. Who knew dad jokes could go meta?
#17 Proto-iPhone Tribute.
In 1978, Phil Lamet rocked a “phone/music/news/book/mail” contraption — basically a human prototype of the iPhone. This nostalgic strip nails how tech has changed… or not. It’s a love letter to analog overkill.
#18 The Wettest Fun-Raiser Ever.
Two bored kids host a “funraiser” — not for charity, but just to raise some fun. You can’t help but love their accidental genius. Also, Beyer invented a new word and made it work.
#19 Food So Bad, It’s Deadly.
A man scans the food label and it directs him to a funeral home website. When your snack is basically a health hazard, this strip makes sure you die laughing first.
#20 Dire Straits, But Make It Musical.
One man warns of “dire straits” due to diet, and his partner mistakes it for the rock band — singing “I want my MTV.” This one’s a triple threat: wordplay, music humor, and facepalm-worthy timing.
Final Thoughts
If you’re into cartoons that blend wit, weirdness, and sharp commentary, Absurdist Humor by Daniel Beyer is your jam. These 20 comics from Long Story Short prove that single panels can deliver big laughs — especially when they’re delightfully strange. From zombie lip balm to prehistoric house tours, Beyer masterfully turns logic on its head.
Credit:
All comics featured are by Daniel Beyer.
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