30 Comics That Are Funny, Twisted, And Sad All At The Same Time
They'll definitely make you laugh, but you may find yourself cringing at the same time.
Ryan Pagelow’s comics have a way of sneaking up on you. They start out looking cute or harmless, then turn sharp, dark, or oddly heartbreaking before you even realize it.
Best known for his webcomic Buni, Pagelow mixes everyday life with twisted punchlines and a surprising amount of emotional weight. The result is a batch of comics that can make you laugh, wince, and think about the weird little corners of modern life all at once.
These 30 comics show exactly why his work keeps getting shared. Read on.
1. They're making it harder and harder to close their ads these days
bunicomic2. The sunflowers represent Ukraine, and the tank represents Russia—get it?
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4. Oh, that is just gruesome.
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5. The weekend only lasts a few seconds, and then you're free-falling toward doom and agony again.
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6. Kids always be like...
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7. This is exactly why many of us love procrastination.
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8. This is why you shouldn't just go around kissing any frog you see.
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9. What the young ones have to look forward to.
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10. How insensitive of him! Is this what the world has come to now?
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11. He still has a little bit on him, but at least it's just a little bit, right?
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12. Now they can be nice, warm, and cozy.
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Also, if you love tiny chaos, these small moments that prove the world is still full of surprises hit the same way.
13. Work is a gift that just keeps on giving.
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14. It's not your day today, pal.
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15. That's how those detachable erasers came to be!
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16. Looking pretty yummy there, Mr. Hotdog.
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17. At least they're teaching it right in their class.
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18. Oh no! Bad unicorns! Bad unicorns!
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19. No matter where you end up, you are still worth being happy.
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20. Can we get a pretty loud amen, please?
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21. They didn't make it.
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22. The ultimate form of self-love we should all learn to give ourselves.
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23. Go to where you can be yourself.
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24. This is why some snowflakes just taste weird.
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25. Oops, sorry, wrong person to ask.
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26. It's time to go on a little vacation.
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27. That just looks wrong in so many ways.
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28. Ruining all the fun every single time.
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29. Ideas vs. what they are in reality. Props for confidence, though.
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30. Everyone has different tastes in rides.
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Pagelow’s comics may look simple at first, but they often land with a strange little emotional punch. That mix of humor and discomfort is a big part of why they stick with people.
He turns ordinary moments into something darker, funnier, and a little more memorable. For more, check out his Instagram, @bumicomic.
Still feel wrecked? Your brain will need a restart after seeing 70 delightful digital glitches.
