Relatable life cartoons by Dave Coverly are a masterclass in turning everyday weirdness into laugh-out-loud brilliance. This comic review dives into the wonderfully warped world Coverly has created in single panels packed with wit, irony, and the occasional talking dog. Whether poking fun at modern tech, relationships, pets, or prehistoric anxiety, each cartoon hits the funny bone with perfect aim.
About the Artist Dave Coverly
Dave Coverly is the award-winning cartoonist behind Speed Bump, a syndicated cartoon panel published in hundreds of newspapers worldwide. With a background in illustration and English literature, Coverlyโs humor is both brainy and offbeat โ often drawing comparisons to Gary Larson of The Far Side fame. His work has earned him multiple National Cartoonists Society awards, including the prestigious Reuben Award. Known for his clean line work, muted color palette, and impeccable comedic timing, Coverlyโs signature style involves taking the familiar and flipping it on its absurd little head.
#1 The Mysterious Plea.
“Thatโs for me to know and you to find out” doesnโt quite fly in court. The judge’s deadpan reaction makes this legal blunder the funniest day in court since Judge Judy.
#2 Mouse GPS Fails Again.
These two mice are literally walking into danger as their GPS leads them straight to a cat’s mouth. Proof that technology isnโt always smarter than instinct.
#3 Wedding Gossip Protocol.
This wedding scene hilariously updates the classic “speak now or forever hold your peace” with a modern twist: just text me the gossip later. Priorities, right?
#4 Mirror App Woes.
Turns out, your face recognition app wonโt work on old-school fairy tale mirrors. Snow White’s stepmom learns the hard way in this tech-meets-magic mashup.
#5 Shy to the Very End.
“He was always painfully shy,” says a mourner, pointing to a grave hidden behind a tree. Even in death, some folks just can’t handle the spotlight.
#6 Prehistoric Anxiety.
Nothing says caveman comedy like modern worries. “Did I leave the fire on?” is the ultimate Stone Age equivalent of our oven paranoia.
#7 Washed-Up Driftwood Wisdom.
Two pieces of driftwood share a beach existential crisis. The punchline? Feeling washed up is literally their purpose in life.
#8 Not the Dog Again.
As a man reacts to endless yapping, a squirrel quips, “If thatโs the neighbor dog, Iโm not here.” Probably the best dog complaint ever voiced by a rodent.
#9 Bird Diet Misunderstood.
“You eat like a bird” is taken quite literally when a woman crouches on the ground pecking crumbs. Now thatโs method acting.
#10 Step Count Duel.
A duel of 20 paces gets a modern fitness twist: “Can we do 21 instead? I have a step goal.” Peak 21st-century logic meets 18th-century conflict.
#11 The Therapist Wall of Fame.
When your shrink has caricatures of past patients on the wall, you start to question whether you’re in therapy or a cartoon museum. Either way, awkward!
#12 Crypto Storage, AI Style.
ChatGPT told him to store his crypto under an image of a mattress. Financial advice meets digital absurdity. At least it’s password protected.
#13 The Dog That Got Down.
“Get down” may have been taken too literally by the family dog, whoโs now sporting funky pants and dance moves. Who’s a groovy boy? You are!
#14 Squirrel Chat Chaos.
Notifications explode as a squirrel repeatedly joins and leaves a group chat. The dogโs regret says it all. Squirrel energy is undefeated.
#15 Mob Etiquette Matters.
Even in crime, manners matter. One mobster reminds the others to roll the rug correctly so it lies flat. Because being tidy matters after… business.
#16 Cheese Quest Memories.
A mouse elder recalls a complicated path to cheese glory. Back in my day, we didnโt have shortcuts. We had cardio.
#17 What Was I Saying?
Safari guides mid-sentence… and the thought vanishes. Meanwhile, a rhino looms behind. Short-term memory meets long-term danger.
#18 Lemon Interrogation.
“Easy peasy lemon squeezy” takes a dark twist as mobsters grill a lemon. Yes, an actual lemon. Juicy dialogue and all.
#19 Buried in Paperwork.
After 47 years in management, heโs literally buried in paperwork. HR would probably still need him to fill out one last form.
#20 Stretching Logic.
Even medieval torture gets ergonomic advice. “Push with your legs, not your back!” Hey, even executioners care about workplace safety.
Final Thoughts
That wraps up this tour through the wonderfully weird world of Speed Bump Cartoons by Dave Coverly. Each comic blends classic cartooning with razor-sharp wit and fresh perspectives on everyday situations.
Credit: All comics featured are the creative work of cartoonist Dave Coverly, the brilliant mind behind Speed Bump. His ability to transform ordinary life into extraordinary humor is what makes his work so beloved.
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