i like comics whose punchlines revolve around a word with different definitions. the humor tends to be dry and understated. every once in a while inspiration hits me and i write one of this sort of comics. in fact, my very first comic involved "Jesus" as both an interjection and a proper name (whose didn't?)

anyway, i'd like to treat (read: subject) you to a couple of them, and perhaps elicit some from you fine funny folk.

Impression by il_schmucko 9-28-02

I was making a microwave dinner, and the instructions said "Cut film cover to vent." I thought it was odd at the time... ...but you know what? After I stabbed that fucker a few times, I really felt better.

Gabe's reflections... by habnem 8-14-03

Today I saw a semi trailer that said "Indiana Concession Supply." Can there really be that much demand for white flags?

and one that uses a similar style of humor:

I wish Karen Carpenter would kill me. by il_schmucko 9-01-02

What's a ventriloquist? Webster defines it as "one who entertains by having an apparent conversation with a hand-manipulated dummy." Oh. My girlfriend does that. Really? Well, she "manipulates me by hand" and then we carry on an "apparent conversation"...

why PA's gabe is my avatar of choice for these comics is beyond me.

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Absolutely brilliant

Maybe find some less esoteric phrases to use, and you have yourself a true classic.

Again, brilliant...

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Please replace the handset, and try again.

Funny.

I always see those orange signs on the side of the road that say "End Construction" and I think they've been put there by anti-growth activists.

Those comics absolutely kick ass.

Here's a cheesy one-liner, hence the title...

Cheesy Quesadilla by niteowl 8-14-03

Hey man, wanna go to Taco Bell? You can win free gas when you buy a drink. Don't you think Taco Bell gives us enough gas already?

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Think classy, you'll be classy.

Here's one with a simimlar style. I don't take credit from the joke though, borrowed it from a comedian:

Jeremy meets Jeremy by Rabid_Weasle 6-23-03

So I was sitting there waiting for the bus, and this guy who looks exactly like me sits beside me and I say... Hello good sir, my name is Jeremy. And he replies... Good day, my name is Jeremy. I was blown away! I tell you, I was beside myself!

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Poop.

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Funny.

I always see those orange signs on the side of the road that say "End Construction" and I think they've been put there by anti-growth activists.

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Duh--you're supposed to survey them!

When I see this sign, I always think, "Uh-oh, it's one of those teeter-totter crossings."

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Peeing sitting down is the gift you give yourself.

By the by, habnem, those comics were awesome.

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Peeing sitting down is the gift you give yourself.

Free parking by NeoVid 8-15-03

Excuse me, do you validate? You are beautiful, intelligent, and stylish.

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