Today Funniest cartoons deserve a special spotlight, and in this review, we’re diving headfirst into the hilarious, absurd world of Scott Johnston. Known for his wonderfully weird single-panel creations, Johnston delivers punchlines that land hard in just one frame — and leave you giggling all day long. In this article, we’ve rounded up 20 of his funniest works that capture everything from animal antics to human quirks, misunderstandings, and unexpected punchlines.
About the Artist: Scott Johnston
Scott Johnston is a Canadian cartoonist whose work has charmed fans across newspapers, greeting cards, and digital platforms. With a knack for visual puns, absurd twists, and animal humor, his cartoons are instantly recognizable for their clean style and sharp wit.
His signature look? Simple, colorful characters with expressive faces and punchlines that sneak up on you. Johnston’s work has appeared in publications like Reader’s Digest and The Wall Street Journal, earning him accolades for single-panel mastery
#1 Oh, the Smell of Sarcasm.
Two skunks in a heated argument? You’d expect a stink — not a compliment. When one yells, “You smell nice!” you know you’re in for a twisted take. It’s passive-aggressive gold, and exactly why Johnston’s humor hits so well — it flips expectations.
#2 Distracted Pelican Parenting.
A fish in a pelican’s pouch checks his phone mid-meal, utterly oblivious to his own doom. “What makes you think I’m not paying attention?” he thinks. A perfectly modern punchline in a wildly unexpected setup. Multitasking has never looked this fatal.
#3 Centipede Pedometer Problems.
If you’ve ever felt unproductive, try walking a mile in this centipede’s… thousand shoes. Claiming a “slow day” with over a million steps? That’s fitness guilt with an arthropod twist. Classic exaggeration, classic laughs.
#4 Golf: A Game of Lost Causes.
One golfer stuck in a sand trap celebrates finding his old wedge — the real treasure of the day. “16 strokes, but I found my club!” Only Scott Johnston can turn golf frustration into punchline triumph.
#5 Goat Summit Showdown.
Two goats, two mountains, and one very stubborn standoff. “No, you come over here!” Their high-altitude argument is a hilarious metaphor for human indecision — and it’s adorable to boot.
#6 Alien Intelligence Questioned.
Aliens abduct a black-and-white creature, assuming it’s a penguin. It’s a skunk. We’ll let that punchline waft over you. This cartoon is what happens when intergalactic curiosity meets zero Earth research.
#7 Santa’s Backup Plan.
Reindeer staring down a chimney: “He’s stuck again.” Enough said. It’s visual comedy at its best, suggesting that even holiday legends have bad days. Especially after cookies and milk.
#8 Knife-Throwing Job Vacancy.
“Assistant Wanted,” reads a sign outside a clown tent. The strongman flinches. You can feel the tension, the history, the sharp objects. This one speaks for every resume sent out in blind trust.
#9 Sock Mission Impossible.
Socks tied together, one ventures into the mysterious washing machine abyss. “Tug the rope if you find him.” It’s the great laundry mystery — solved with an adventure movie twist.
#10 Fetch Fight Escalates.
Rex the dog faces off with a beaver over stick ownership. The human casually comments, “I think your friend saw it first.” Animal kingdom conflicts meet deadpan humor — it’s hilariously relatable.
#11 Deflated Expectations.
Three kids brag about balloon animals. Two hold puffed-up fish. One’s holding a limp rubber tube. “Mine isn’t even puffed up.” Welcome to childhood disappointment, wrapped in balloon-based absurdity.
#12 A Half-Pail of Logic.
Reading Jack & Jill, the kid asks, “Only one pailful? Were there water restrictions?” Eco-humor meets nursery rhymes in this gloriously unexpected question that every adult’s secretly wondered.
#13 Yarn and Horns.
One deer helps another with knitting… by holding yarn on its antlers. “You did ask if you could help,” says the knitter. It’s ridiculous, it’s sweet, it’s exactly the kind of visual pun that makes Johnston shine.
#14 Wall of Regret.
Hieroglyphs painstakingly carved — on the wrong wall. “The Pharaoh wanted that wall,” says the supervisor. You can almost hear the chiseler cry. Ancient Egypt meets modern-day miscommunication.
#15 The Turtle Personal Trainer.
“My doctor said walk a pet… he didn’t say what kind.” Cue a person dragging a turtle with a leash and a soda. This one wins the award for slowest cardio and quickest laughs.
#16 Mission Cheese Possible.
One mouse is caught in a trap, the other’s running with cheese. “Next time I spring the trap, you grab the cheese.” It’s buddy cop comedy — if both cops were mice.
#17 Cat Valentine.
A man reads a twisted love poem: “Roses are red… I hid a dead mouse in your bed.” Romance, feline-style. A purrfect example of pet-owner relationships with a murderous twist.
#18 Magician Hygiene Woes.
A bunny pops out of a magician’s hat and grumbles, “You need to do something about your dandruff.” Magic meets sass. If you’ve ever shared a tight space, you get it.
#19 Genie Burnout.
A blue genie lays down the law: “No raising the dead, no love spells, and no password recovery!” The punchline lands so hard because it’s just… too real.
#20 Tropical Confusion.
A polar bear in a Hawaiian shirt stands among penguins: “You meant this South?” Expecting beaches, getting glaciers. It’s the perfect way to wrap this batch — with vacation expectations hilariously dashed.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to today Funniest cartoons, Scott Johnston’s work is in a class of its own. Each panel packs in humor, cleverness, and surprise — the trifecta of a cartoonist who really knows his craft. Whether it’s confused aliens, sarcastic skunks, or genius laundry missions, Johnston finds hilarity in life’s little (and big) absurdities.
Credit: All comics featured are by Scott Johnston.
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