20 Cartoon Humor Comics That Will Leave You Laughing All Day

Cartoon Humor has a magic way of taking life’s quirks and exaggerating them into scenes that make you laugh out loud. This review covers 20 of the funniest, most absurd, and surprisingly relatable moments from Jerry Van Amerongen’s Ballard Street—a strip famous for its eccentric characters, bizarre scenarios, and dry wit. From runaway lawn chairs to plywood dogs, these panels prove that when it comes to humor, the stranger, the better.

Artist Bio – Jerry Van Amerongen

Jerry Van Amerongen, the genius behind Ballard Street, carved out a unique space in the cartoon world with his oddball suburban universe. His work blends slice-of-life observations with a surreal twist, creating an instantly recognizable style that often leaves readers smirking in delayed realization. Van Amerongen’s career took off with The Neighborhood, later evolving into Ballard Street, a strip that ran for over two decades in newspapers and online. Known for his minimal dialogue, expressive characters, and eccentric props, his comics often feel like glimpses into a neighborhood where everyone’s just a bit… delightfully off.

1. Mrs. Nizley’s Safety Net

When the neighborhood chaos kicks in, Mrs. Nizley’s there—poised with a net—because you never know when a man and a dog will go airborne.

2. Lawn Chair Champion

Tory’s unmatched skill? Crushing lawn furniture with impressive consistency. Olympic sport, anyone?

3. Card Game Therapy

After a heated match, the dog lies defeated under the table. Therapy through playing cards—ruff but effective.

4. Swivel Chair Enthusiast

Larry’s passion for spinning seats spills into the streets. One man’s furniture is another man’s lifestyle.

5. Bowling Ball Standoff

Two dogs, one bowling ball on a hill. Gravity’s waiting.

6. Fairy God… Dog?

When you and your dog both get the fairy costume treatment, resistance is futile.

7. Dog Trick Master

Uncle Stew loves a good trick—even if the dog’s the one running the show.

8. Hairbrush Headshot

Domestic bliss: when your spouse balances hairbrushes on your head mid-paper reading.

9. Hose Plotting

Scooter’s tangled hose trap? Months of planning for one perfect prank.

10. Plywood Pet Perfection

The best thing about a plywood dog—it never digs holes or runs away.

11. Skidmore in Action

Kenny Skidmore doesn’t just have a fitting name—he lives it, grass stains and all.

12. Labrador Life Crisis

Scooter wonders why every walk ends with another lousy stick. It’s in the genes, buddy.

13. Relationship Goals

Harold launches rockets, Sandy belts out tunes—coexistence level: expert.

14. Doggone Cowboy

A dog in cowboy chaps leaps into action, hat flying. Western drama, suburban edition.

15. Black-Tar Luck

When misfortune singles you out, it goes all in—tar pit included.

16. Leon & Louie’s Disaster Day

One shattered vase, one guilty cat, one satisfied dog. The scene tells itself.

17. Fish Fashion Fiasco

Rusty regrets befriending Neal—the guy with a thing for fish costumes.

18. Hallway Therapy

Dory has a designated spot for stomping out life’s frustrations—literally.

19. Blink and Miss It

Sometimes what you miss while trying not to miss anything is… a naked guy making it rain.

20. Couch Royalty

Yes, you can be king of the living room—just not this end of the couch.

Closing Thoughts

This Cartoon Humor collection from Ballard Street is a reminder that comedy doesn’t have to shout—it can whisper absurdities that sneak up on you. Jerry Van Amerongen’s genius lies in the way his characters exist in a world where logic is bent just enough to make you laugh, but still feel strangely familiar.

Credit: All comics in this article are by Jerry Van Amerongen, creator of Ballard Street, originally distributed by Creators Syndicate. You can explore more of his work on Creators Syndicate’s Ballard Street archive.

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