New Hilarious Comics are exactly what your brain needs today — a perfectly absurd, side-splitting look into the wacky world of Ballard Street. In this comic review, we’re diving headfirst into 20 brilliantly weird panels that take the mundane and make it magnificently ridiculous. Whether it’s a bathtub buoy, a lawn chair breakdown, or a cowboy stuck in suburbia, these single-panel gems are guaranteed to make you grin, chuckle, or laugh out loud

Meet the Artist — Jerry Van Amerongen of Ballard Street

Jerry Van Amerongen is the brilliant mind behind Ballard Street, a beloved single-panel comic that’s been dishing out daily doses of quirky absurdity for decades. Known for his signature exaggerated character designs and deadpan captions, Van Amerongen has built a comic universe filled with peculiar neighbors, dramatic pets, and confused husbands. His style blends exaggerated body language with subtle surrealism, making every panel feel like a punchline wrapped in a mystery.

#1 Perry’s Pause Catastrophe.

This panel is suburban slapstick at its finest. A seemingly innocent pause turns into a gravity-defying misadventure. It’s a moment that captures the chaos of aging coordination, with Van Amerongen’s comedic timing on full display.

#2 The Outlaw Nap

You know it’s serious when the dog and cowboy are in stealth mode. This comic hilariously contrasts an intense imaginary heist with a sweet old lady snoozing through it all. Pure cartoon gold.

#3 Not Quite the Same Walk.

One man walks his dog. The other? A toy giraffe. The contrast is ridiculous, and that’s exactly the point. It’s a comic that says everything with very little — and leaves you grinning for the rest of the day.

#4 Skating Disaster Express.

Two thrilled dogs, a runaway wagon, and total chaos — it’s a canine joyride straight into trouble. Ted’s error is everyone else’s entertainment.

#5 Sheeting with Joy.

This one’s delightfully bizarre. Bob’s business? Wrapping pets in bedsheets. Why? Doesn’t matter. It’s this kind of oddball logic that makes Ballard Street unforgettable.

#6 Bath Time Security.

Brian brings full coast guard energy to bath time. Over-prepared? Absolutely. Hilarious? 100%. You’ll never look at a bathtub the same way again.

#7 Key Collector Chronicles

The ultimate locksmith enthusiast — or neighborhood nuisance. Larry’s quirky hobby is the kind of absurd habit that only Ballard Street could dream up.

#8 Dryer Regret

One look at that steaming, sparking dryer and you know: Norman made the right call. This is peak visual storytelling.

#9 Crooked Sitting Shenanigans.

When your partner breaks out the plumb line just to prove a point, you know the petty war is real. This one feels too real, and that’s why it’s hilarious.

#10 Therapy, the DIY Way.

Nothing says emotional catharsis like angrily destroying a lawn chair. Buddy’s version of therapy might not be clinical, but it’s satisfying to witness.

#11 Scottish Dance Fever.

Bob’s got flair, and apparently, zero shame. His airborne celebration — kilt and all — is a delightful moment of pure, ridiculous joy.

#12 Janice’s Perspective

One glance at this comic and you know: Janice’s polka dots aren’t the only thing bold around here. It’s cheeky in every sense of the word.

#13 Public Menace Vern.

With arms flailing and trousers in protest, Vern has clearly earned his title. A masterclass in comic character creation with just one frame.

#14 Fox Regret.

If existential taxidermy disappointment were a genre, this would be the poster child. Edwin’s transformation went from fantasy to flop in record time.

#15 Herd Mentality at Home.

Gene’s cowboy roleplay is bordering on performance art — surrounded by cow heads, lasso in hand, wife unimpressed. Classic domestic satire.

#16 The Humor Salon.

Only in Ballard Street can a humor salon involve clowns, cocktails, and a painting of a smug orange dog. The bizarre meets the bourgeois.

#17 Man in a Box

We don’t know why either. But Russell’s deep commitment to obscure projects is what makes this comic universe so charmingly weird.

#18 Dining Room Showdown.

The stakes are high, the gear is intense, and the dog is already ready. It’s part survival game, part domestic drama.

#19 Parking Lot Champions.

When cosplay meets boredom, you get headlights on belts and a backyard turned into a highway. It’s delightfully nutty.

#20 Self-Reflection Goals

The body positivity comic we didn’t know we needed. Tom’s hopeful self-dialogue is oddly inspiring — and painfully funny.

Final Thoughts

Ballard Street’s New Hilarious Comics are a masterclass in character-driven absurdity. From passive-aggressive spouses to ambitious pets, each panel is its own universe of weird and wonderful. If you’ve got a taste for the eccentric and the unexpected, this comic strip serves it up daily, one glorious gag at a time.

Credit:

All comics featured are by Jerry Van Amerongen, the cartoonist behind Ballard Street.
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