What comes to mind when you think of a dystopian universe? is it Dali-esque surrealist landscapes or is it a more realistic world like 'The Handmaidens Tale.' Well, according to the late Brtish academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher, we are already living in a present-day dystopia and folks - it is very boring.
Let us introduce you to an accomplished author, cartoonist and a "professional daydreamer and nap taker," Leigh Rubin. He creates fun and lighthearted comics, "Rubes Cartoons," featuring weird and absurd situations that might happen in a parallel universe.
Who said dads are boring Or dad-jokes are not funny? Check out these dad jokes!
"Another manager won't believe their worker could be sick"
No doubt that we here at Bored Panda like a good laugh. Nothing pushes aside gloomy Monday clouds better than a few jokes and puns here and there. That's why, today, we are more than happy to share some uplifting and humorous illustrations by Dieter Bevers (aka Quatsch), a freelance cartoonist from Belgium.
The loss of a loved one, especially a child, is a traumatic experience. The smallest things can remind you of the person you lost.
Drawing ironic comics about the reality of motherhood is very popular on social media. This is a wonderful way to share your feelings and laugh over things that bother you in regular life.
Elementary school encourages parents to not linger in the drop-off area with meme signs inspired by celebrities.
Street photographer Alex Greenberg was amazed at just how weird and hilarious the streets of Shanghai get. So much so that he created an Instagram account called @shanghaiobserved, which has become a home for Shanghai locals to publish the incredible finds from the China's largest city streets.
Ben Chen is a Taiwanese artist whose eerie horror comic tales with unexpected humorous twists have captured the imaginations of lovers of spooky things. With over 4K followers on Flickr, Ben's drawing style is described as dark, hilarious, and full of imagination. As a massive fan of movies, Ben enjoys the creative freedom his imagination allows him in creating something out of nothing.
Some think the elderly lead a boring life, playing bingo all the time, but these people couldn't be further from the truth. To crush the negative stereotypes about the senior citizens, Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the funniest times grandparents surprised everyone around them.
While no one can ever replace a parent, a close friend or a family member can become a significant figure in a child’s life.
No matter when we are born, many of us feel very nostalgic for our childhood and young adulthood. This sense of nostalgia offers a rare glimpse into how other generations used to live: what trends, products, shows, and cultural icons dominated their day-to-day.
Take everything you read online with a grain of salt, especially medical advice coming from people with absolutely 0 qualifications!
Humor is an extremely multi-faceted medium. Many things can make us laugh: silly word plays, falling people, or something completely random. On the darker side of humor are things which shouldn't make us laugh, but they consistently do, and sometimes we laugh at them even harder than we can admit. David Contra is one of those artists who delve into the dark arts of dark humor and make comics that are completely committed to the shtick.
Boss' plan to teach this employee a lesson backfires as he quits while being the only one who has process-critical skills.
Romantic love is an equally dreamy and tricky game to play. Most of us were raised to believe this human emotion is the source of ultimate happiness, so we venture into the rocky waters of dating with a burning desire to find a soulmate and get a taste of this bliss. And let's be honest, there’s nothing like meeting someone you adore and knowing you’re destined for the entirety of life together.
Subreddit /AskReddit is a place where people can go to ask and answer thought-provoking questions about anything and everything. Someone recently asked the liars of Reddit: “What was the biggest lie you got away with?” and got some hilarious responses.
Being a good person is a lifelong task. And it's not always clear if we're on the right path or not. Our psyche is so complex and there are so many forces shaping it that we often don't even notice the ways in which we change.
While it might seem that some beliefs of how women or men should behave have become less strict, or at least it would be nice to believe that as more and more people understand that various activities, jobs, hobbies, etc. aren’t just for men or women, sometimes these two genders tend to “surprise” each other with their behavior tendencies. Have you ever found yourself looking at someone while they do something weird and wondering what on earth is going on? Reddit user @u/Careful_Ride3205 decided to ask men online “What is something us women do that baffles you?” The question that received more than 23k upvotes revealed some funny, interesting, and perhaps unexpected answers.
Mythology surrounding gods still to this day is inspiration for contemporary creators. One of them is Goofy Gods Comics who creates silly and cute comics about gods' with a modern twist.
LEGO aren't the only Danish engineers inviting kids to celebrate their imagination. One Danish company is building creative one-of-a-kind playgrounds, and they're every kid's dream.
"It was a good day to be [in] retail."
Humans tend to take their habits for granted. Everything seems self-evident until the perspective shifts. It forces us to reflect on the way we are: humans are not all sunshine and rainbows, as the saying goes. We also have a darker side that we prefer to be swept under the rug.
The popularity of Overheard L.A., San Francisco and New York accounts seems to have awakened the nosy little eavesdroppers within us. Although people say that listening to other private conversations is an impolite thing to do, there’s so much small talk happening in public that sometimes we just can’t help it.
Being a grown-up is not just about taking care of yourself; it's also about considering how your actions affect the people around you. I like to think of it as juggling heavy dumbbells while riding a broken unicycle on a weak tightrope above a savage fire. Fun, right?
Meet Ava Morrison-Bell, the 11-year-old from the UK who has got some serious character - in a good way.
"Honestly, nobody wants to wait on you. I'm asking you nicely... Could you please just leave?"
Time is an incredible thing. You never really see how much you've changed until you look back at your old pics and wonder whether the person staring back at you is really you. Sometimes, it doesn’t even take all that long.
When somebody coined the phrase "whatever you do, don't forget a smile," they didn't anticipate that Joan Cornella would take this idea and take it to the unholy extremes of dark comedy. But perhaps it's for the best, since those smiles are the only thing that cushion our minds from the brutality of the images he portrays; a smile lets us feel safe while we watch the horrifically graphic scenes of his illustrations unfold. It's the only thing that reminds us that none of it is real, and despite the all-too-real sinister undertones and commentary, his style finds home in the realm of the surreal. But you probably need no description or introduction of his works; the chances are, you've probably seen them on Facebook or Instagram before. With a combined 7 million followers on social media platforms, his works are distributed far and wide by dark humor lovers. Enjoy, or don't!
I've been drawing comics about life as a dad since my son was born three years ago. I use it as a visual journal (that I ultimately want to gift to my kid!), where I try to capture a moment a day.
Working from home, when your professional and personal worlds collide, can become rather chaotic.
Russia is often an interesting and bizarre place, especially for those who are not really familiar with the culture. Photographer Alexander Petrosyan's goal is to show the real, unfiltered Russia. With all the weird situations, unique people, and beauty of its cities.
As technology advances so does our ability to see the world from new perspectives
This TikTok user decided to share a video where she talked about her dating experience. The woman revealed that she was sent home by her date because he didn't like what she was wearing.
Some jobs have some genuinely unpleasant secrets hidden amongst all the skeletons. The challenges these professionals face are insane.
Saying this isn't what I was told I was getting doesn't make you a Karen. At least, most of the time.
Check out the newest selection of random things in weird places we've picked out for you, dear pandas!
Society has lots of issues and that is no secret. Lots of artists create art connected with those issues: to spread awareness and to talk about the things we have to change so the world can become a better place for everyone.
Billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra recently had to babysit his one-year-old grandkid. In just a week, this experience made him recognize that women require much more effort to succeed than men.
If you're not careful, you might end up just like many other lottery winners whose lives were completely ruined.
This mother turned to one of Reddit’s favorite communities wondering whether she’s a jerk for making her son sponsor his boyfriend’s medical expenses following a motorcycle crash.
Woman almost got the police called on her because her manager found her insulin syringe in her bag even though they knew she was diabetic.
Reddit user addressed people online by asking them if she was right for asking her fiancé to keep his word and help her mother in times of need when she helped his mother when she was in trouble.
Looking for some guilty pleasure examples to try out yourself? Well, you’re in luck. We’ve all got little secrets in this article that bring joy and smiles. Generally speaking, most fun hobbies, interests, and guilty pleasures could apply to anyone. But we believe each person makes their relaxation methods unique with their character. So, let’s unwrap what fun things people do at home and discover what makes these activities special.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to worry the entire world. All of us, the young and the old, the rich and the poor. Unfortunately, not everyone is equal during the ‘Coronapocalypse.’
Marriage isn't just a partnership between two people and their mutually agreed-upon commitments and boundaries. For better or worse, their families also enter the mix.
A lot of us might find some annoying things that our family members do that just drive us crazy. But what if these little things indicate some bigger issues?
A woman considered receding her offer to allow her cousin to host a wedding on her land,
This man explains why some company leaders should complain less and stop blaming the workers for the difficulties they face.
