Witty Brevity Cartoons are proof that you don’t need a long setup for a good laugh. This comic/cartoon review takes a closer look at 20 panels that show how far a clever pun and simple drawing can go. These jokes are quick, smart, and easy to relate to. From farm animals with coffee machines to lawyers swarming the beach, each strip finds humor in the most ordinary situations.
About the Artist
Brevity is created by cartoonist Dan Thompson, known for his knack for turning everyday phrases into sharp visual jokes. His comics have appeared widely in newspapers and online, earning a reputation for bright, colorful art and simple setups that let the punchline do the work. Thompson has built a career out of quick wit and playful humor, and readers know exactly what they’re getting: one panel, one joke, and usually a smile.
1. Texas Hold ’Em
Cowboys sit at a poker table while one woman takes the phrase literally by holding her man’s arm. A simple but funny twist.
2. A Sue-Nami of Lawyers
Instead of waves, a beach is flooded with lawyers asking about accidents. A clever pun on both lawsuits and natural disasters.
3. When the Dust Settles
A dust cloud reflects on life as it drifts toward a farmhouse. It’s surprisingly relatable for a joke about dirt.
4. Checked-Out Dale
At the library, a worried book complains about Dale being “checked out.” A pun that’s both silly and oddly touching.
5. Free Range Chicken
A rooster offers a stovetop to a sheep in exchange for “free range.” It’s barnyard humor with a kitchen appliance twist.
6. Chicken Soup for the Soil
A gardener pours chicken soup into the ground to help vegetables grow. The phrase finally makes literal sense.
7. Hay-Cup Machine
Farmers chat about a new single-serve feeder for cows. It’s a “hay-cup” machine, because even livestock deserve convenience.
8. Car Seat Struggles
Inside a car seat factory, engineers plot to make buckles even harder to open. Every parent reading this nodded.
9. Public Detective
A femme fatale wants a private detective, but the man behind the desk insists he’s a public one. Wordplay done right.
10. Mermaid Suburbs
Two mermaids swim past submarines and complain about life in the “suburbs.” A funny underwater jab at neighborhood living.
11. Mudroom Favorite
Piglets tour a house for sale and immediately love the “mudroom.” It’s adorable and gross at the same time.
12. A Wig Mistake
A nobleman regrets buying a cheap hairpiece. His pun, “I’ve made a wig mistake,” seals the joke.
13. Password Security
A family can’t unlock their door because it asks for childhood memories as passwords. It’s funny because it feels too real.
14. Herd It Through the Grapevine
Two shepherds gossip in a vineyard. The payoff is the pun everyone expected, and it still works.
15. Too-Graphic Artist
An artist overshares about his odd personal tastes. It’s not so much graphic art as a graphic confession.
16. Lassie’s Lesson
Timmy is stuck in a tree, but Lassie refuses to help. “You’ll never learn otherwise.” It’s harsh, but funny.
17. Family Portrait
On his deathbed, a man asks the “ugly” relatives to step back so his last view is pleasant. Dark humor at its best.
18. Beauty Standards
Parents tell their child that beauty isn’t subjective, it’s measurable, and she didn’t make the cut. Brutal and funny at once.
19. Croc or Gator Spray
A boy can’t remember which spray he needs to ward off the reptile behind him. A classic setup with visual payoff.
20. The Hallelujah Law
A senator proposes repealing a fake law that forces singers to cover Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Every music fan relates.
Final Thoughts
Witty Brevity Cartoons show how much humor you can pack into one panel. These 20 comics highlight the creativity of Dan Thompson, who has a talent for mixing everyday language with visual surprises. Whether the joke is lighthearted, dark, or simply punny, the result is the same: a quick laugh that sticks.
Credit: All featured comics are by Dan Thompson, creator of Brevity. You can see more of his work on the official GoComics Brevity page. His style is consistent, clever, and always worth checking out.
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