Hilarious cartoons comics A laugh-out-loud comic review
If you’re looking for a hilarious cartoons comics review that’s bursting with personality and punchlines, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into 20 of the funniest Reality Check comics by the one and only Dave Whamond. Whether he’s poking fun at daily life, literature, or relationships, Whamond’s genius is undeniable—and irresistibly laughable.
Dave Whamond is a Canadian cartoonist best known for his syndicated comic series Reality Check, which launched in 1995 and quickly earned acclaim for its quirky humor and crisp art style. Whamond’s work has appeared in over 300 newspapers worldwide and has earned him multiple nominations for the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award.
With a knack for twisting ordinary moments into absurd comedy gold, Whamond’s themes range from pop culture to philosophy to animal antics. His visual style is colorful, expressive, and unmistakably playful. Whether it’s a pun or a parody, Whamond always finds a fresh way to punch it up with charm and wit.
Let’s Dive Into the Fun
#1. Ladies at the Bar—With a Twist
When two books sit at a bar gossiping and the guy checking them out is a library card? That’s the kind of literary flirtation we didn’t know we needed. Whamond’s genius lies in anthropomorphizing the mundane—and this panel nails it with wordplay that’s both clever and completely ridiculous.
#2. Parenting Hack or Pure Evil?
A woman wants to switch seats on a flight… but not to sit with her kids—she wants someone else to. This punchline hits every frequent flyer’s worst fear. It’s wickedly funny and just painfully relatable enough to make you laugh and cringe at the same time.
#3. Hot Library Romance
Books aren’t just for reading—they’re for romance. When a sultry volume invites another to “take your jacket off and stay a while,” it’s both flirty and nerdy in the best possible way. Whamond’s ability to make books sexy is weirdly impressive.
#4. Dress Code Discrimination
“Jacket required” takes on new meaning when a paperback is denied club entry. This cartoon tackles exclusivity with a literal twist that’s pure comic brilliance. Who knew dress codes could be such a literary issue?
#5. Duck You, Insurance Guy
At an insurance salesman convention, a duck offers “comprehensive packages” with an AF.QUACK! This gag layers punny sound effects with social commentary, making it a classic Whamond zinger.
#6. Scripture Needs a Comment Box
A woman flips through the Bible and asks, “Where’s the comments section?” A beautiful fusion of digital culture and ancient text, this cartoon is a modern meta-joke with theological flair. It’s blasphemous—yet oddly wholesome.
#7. The Elephant in the Party
At a party full of animals, the elephant in the room feels… like the elephant in the room. The literal and figurative mash-up here is a visual pun at its absolute peak. You almost want to hug that socially awkward elephant.
#8. The Wizard of Odd Organs
When the Tin Man and Scarecrow try to pressure a guy into signing his organ donor card, you can’t help but snort. Whamond flawlessly blends fairy tale references with real-world absurdity.
#9. Now You’re Just Putting Words in My Mouth
This gender battle of the speech bubble kind is comedy gold. The literal interpretation of the idiom “putting words in my mouth” turns into a punchline of exaggerated wit and visual fun.
#10. Cat-astrophic Overwork
When cats run the office and accuse each other of “working like a dog,” irony reaches new heights. This strip flips workplace clichés on their tail—er, head—and the result is meow-gically hilarious.
#11. Woke Culture—Country Style
A country singer’s sad song about his dead dog is hilariously misunderstood by a bar patron screaming, “He’s woke!” This cartoon effortlessly parodies both political buzzwords and clueless interpretations.
#12. Impossible to Relate
One hamburger scolds the other for “not even,” while muttering “kids these days.” Yep, it’s the Impossible Burger as a generational divide. Only Whamond could turn meatless meat into a metaphor for youth culture.
#13. Eggs With Commitment Issues
One egg confesses he won’t go on the wall because he’s “always been a little chicken inside.” A yolk-heavy pun? Absolutely. But it’s clever, charming, and worthy of a breakfast spit-take.
#14. A Salute to Rock
Saluting someone who’s not in the military… but in a band? “I also salute those about to rock” is a rock ‘n’ roll mic drop moment. This one’s for the dad-joke playlist.
#15. History Is Banned—Literall
When a character says something’s “one for the history books” only to hear that the state has banned them… it hits close to home. Dark, timely, and sharp. Whamond knows how to play the edge with a wink.
#16. A Tough Year for the Grammar Police
A book laments the year it had an appendix and a dangling participle removed. This one’s strictly for the word nerds—and it’s pun-perfection. Proof that grammar can hurt… but also heal with laughter.
#17. Goth Café Gets Dark
Ordering eggs sunny-side up at the Goth Café? Rookie mistake. The server replies: “You’ll have them black… like my soul.” The delivery is deadpan, the tone is gothic, and the humor is chef’s kiss.
#18. Gen Z Discovers Books
A teen is baffled by a “book” that looks like printed tweets… with too many characters. Her dad’s reply? “As I call it… a book.” It’s a digital age culture clash boiled into a perfect generational roast.
#19. The Five-Minute Illusion
Men say women are never ready in five minutes. Women say men never understand game time. This strip turns the battle of the sexes into a fast-paced tennis match of passive-aggressive truths. Equal parts accurate and hilarious.
#20. DIY Divorce Kit
When you buy wallpaper, they offer to install it—or send a marriage counselor if you do it yourself. It’s true: nothing tests love like home renovation. Whamond’s punchline is relatable, sardonic, and scarily spot-on.
Summery
These 20 hilarious cartoons comics by Dave Whamond are a masterclass in visual humor and punchline perfection. Each one delivers something unique—whether it’s a clever pun, social commentary, or just pure absurd fun.
Credit:
All comics featured in this article are the work of award-winning cartoonist Dave Whamond, creator of Reality Check. His brilliant mix of wit and artistry continues to delight readers worldwide. Explore more of his work at:
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