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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 13

Breaking news: The mystery is solved! 🪵🤓 Five years, countless chalkboards, and enough coffee to power a small country... all to answer the ultimate question.

Any guesses as to the answer?

#ComicRelief #IndieComics #SupportIndieAuthors #EliBarnesCartoons

A cartoon of three quirky scientists wearing glasses, suspenders, and bow ties, seated in front of a chalkboard filled with complex equations, graphs, and calculations. The middle scientist stares straight ahead with a determined expression, while the others appear thoughtful and analytical. Papers with notes are pinned on the board above them. The caption below reads: 'After nearly five years of complex calculations, the boffins have finally determined exactly how much wood a woodchuck would chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 12

Parenting fails 101... The more you know!

Let me know in the comments what the coolest wild animal you have ever held or petted is?

#ComicRelief #ParentingFails #IndieComics #DarkHumor #SupportIndieAuthors #EliBarnesCartoons

A cartoon showing a cheerful father and son standing confidently between two menacing velociraptors. The father, smiling, says, 'They're more afraid of you than you are of them,' while the son looks excited and unfazed. The dinosaurs stand tall, staring directly at them with sharp teeth and claws. Below, a caption reads: 'The importance of fact-checking before dispensing parental advice.'

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 11

Witch doctor are you here to see... I mean are you here to see the witch doctor? 😯

Have you ever tried traditional healing before? Let me know your experience below.

#DarkHumor #ComicRelief #IndieComics #SupportIndieAuthors #AmazonComics #elibarnescartoons

A cartoon showing a humorous mix-up at a reception desk. A receptionist smiles politely as a woman sitting in front of the desk says, 'No, just a GP please.' The receptionist had just asked, 'You are here to see which doctor?' Behind the desk, a grinning witch doctor with a skull necklace, tribal headdress, and staff is peeking through the door labeled 'Reception.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 10

Sometimes the human experience is just too much to handle. 😂

Howl do you handle it?

#WerewolfHumor #ComicRelief #IndieComics #SupportIndieAuthors #elibarnescartoons

A cartoon of two werewolves in a therapy session. One werewolf, sitting on a couch, looks confused and slightly nervous, while the other werewolf, wearing a suit and glasses, is seated in a therapist's chair, holding a notepad and pen. The therapist says, 'Let me get this straight — every full moon, you turn into a human?' The setting includes a lamp and a framed picture on the wall in a cozy office environment.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 9

When the leaders are not the experts! 🤔

Would you follow this man, and why / why not?

#ComicRelief #SatiricalHumor #EliBarnesCartoons

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A cartoon depicting a stern-looking man at a podium, speaking into two microphones. Behind him, extreme weather events like a massive wave, lightning, and a house on fire contrast his speech bubble declaring climate change a hoax and claiming the Earth will start getting cooler. His confident expression adds to the irony of the scene.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 8

Sometimes beware of the dog really means beware of the dog 😂
Have you ever seen a Great Dane hiding from a Chihuahua? It's a site to behold. Let me know your funniest Chihuahua story 🤗)

#ChihuahuaDefense #CourtroomDrama #UnexpectedGuardDog #EliBarnesCartoons #IndieAuthors

A courtroom scene features a lawyer defending his client whose Chihuahua, which is atl east 5ft tall and looks absurdly ferocious with sharp teeth and wild eyes. The defendant, seated nearby, is bandaged and battered, clearly regretting his decision to ignore the "Beware of the Chihuahua" sign.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 1

The most thrilling 50-meter marathon in history. Slow and steady doesn't just win the race—it defines it.

Do you think you'd have the patience to watch this epic competition unfold?

#SlothMarathon #SlowAndSteady #ComedyRace #EliBarnesCartoons #IndieAuthors

A group of sloths stands at the starting line of a 50-meter marathon, each wearing a runner's number and headbands. One sloth looks ready to sprint, while another is already dozing off. A banner reading "MARATHON" hangs overhead, humorously juxtaposed with the short distance indicated on the race clock.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Jan 1

When chess strategy takes a romantic turn—what happens on the board stays on the board!

Do you like enemies to lovers tropes?

#ChessRomance #GameOfHearts #StrategicFlirting #EliBarnesCartoons #IndieAuthors

A flirty white queen with long eyelashes and a playful expression leans toward a startled black rook on a chessboard, asking, “So, what ya doin’ after the game?” The rook looks wide-eyed and blushing, caught off guard by the unexpected question. Pieces in the background remain focused on the match, unaware of the queen’s charm offensive.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 31

When HR policies reach even the depths of the underworld: customer satisfaction surveys now included!

How do you think you'd score in this performance review?

#HellishHumor #CustomerFeedback #DevilInDetails #elibarnescartoons #indiecartoonists

A scene depicting a devil with a clipboard eagerly taking notes as he asks a disheveled man to rate his torture experience on a scale from 1 to 10. The man looks terrified and confused while sitting on a rock in a lava-filled inferno, complete with pitchforks and fiery mountains in the background.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 31

The aliens have spoken: irony transcends galaxies.

Have you ever felt out of place in a new group? How did you handle it?

#AlienHumor #NewGuyVibes #WeirdoEnergy #elibarnescartoons #indiecartoonist

Two grotesque, identical aliens are having a conversation about not trusting the new guy because he looks weird, and who is a human standing awkwardly in a suit behind them. The irony of their statement highlights their own bizarre appearance compared to the human.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 30

Young Dracula thought he could meditate his way through sunrise. Turns out, some things are non-negotiable—even for vampires.

What’s the most ambitious thing you’ve ever tried to push through with sheer willpower?

#MindOverMatter #VampireHumor #MeditationFails

Young Dracula sits in meditation as the sun rises, with flames and smoke surrounding him. His panicked expression and sweat indicate that his attempt to overcome sunlight through meditation has gone terribly wrong.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 30

The truth is there but people are blind to it.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 30

The problem is that unqualified and frankly idiotic choices have been made for trump's cabinet. we have seen this nepotism play out in many other countries and it never ends well, except for the oligarchs.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 30

Sadly neither. If they admit they were wrong about one thing then they need to admit they are wrong about it all. They just repeat the same old tired rhetorics and maga agree without any conscious thought or fact checking. Now with Maga opposed to president Musk due to the visa debate, who knows.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 29

Bradley’s late-night feast turned out to be a ticking time bomb during his final meditation exam. Some choices are better left uneaten!

Do you think Bradley learned his lesson about pre-exam snacks?

#MeditationHumor #LateNightRegrets #MindfulEating

A nervous novice monk, Bradley, sits among other calm and focused monks during a meditation exam. While the elder monk reads from a scripture at the front of the hall, Bradley looks visibly distressed, sweating and wide-eyed, realizing the consequences of his midnight indulgence in Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, and beans.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 29

Things took a very unexpected twist as the classic villain underestimated her opponent—and their guardian.

If you were Dorothy, how would you handle this beastly surprise?

#PlotTwist #WickedWitchFails #FairyTaleRewritten #elibarnescartoons

During a confrontation, the Wicked Witch of the West, riding her broom and gesturing menacingly, declares, “I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!” Dorothy, standing confidently with her hands on her hips, is flanked by a massive two-headed dog with spiked collars, snarling fiercely. The witch appears startled, caught off guard by the intimidating creature. The scene humorously reimagines a classic moment from The Wizard of Oz.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 28

When mindfulness instructions get a little... misunderstood.

What’s the most unique or confusing piece of advice you’ve ever received?

#mindfulnesshumor #meditationfail #comicrelief #monkishmissteps #elibarnescartoons

A monk gently reminds his skeletal companion that "empty your mind" wasn't meant to be taken literally, as the kneeling figure's brain has visibly liquefied and spilled out, creating a humorous twist on meditation advice.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 28

Rugby players call it determination; soccer players call it the end of the world.

Which sport do you think requires the toughest mentality?

#sportsbanter #rugbyvsfootball #athletehumor #elibarnescartoons #sportsmentality #humorincompetition

A rugby player, heavily bandaged and on crutches, insists he's ready to play again, calling his injuries "just a flesh wound." Meanwhile, a soccer player dramatically claims he's "seeing a white light" over a seemingly minor issue, highlighting the humorous contrast between the two sports' stereotypes.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 27

Kathy believed silence was the secret to productive meetings, but the team clearly mistook it as nap time.

What’s the most unusual meeting strategy you’ve encountered?

#workplacehumor #mindfulleadership #officeculture #elibarnescartoons #meetingsgonewrong #mindfulnessfail

Kathy's leadership style is portrayed as overly considerate in this comic. She silently "shushes" her team during a meeting, but most of the attendees are either asleep or on the verge of dozing off. Her attempts at quiet leadership lead to unintentional hilarity.

Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 27

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 27

When world leaders miscommunicate. At least we don't have that proble... never mind.

Have you ever been misunderstood so badly that it led to unintended consequences?

#monstersandmindfulness #monstersandmiracles #elibarnescartoons #intergalacticdiplomacy #universaltranslatorfail #mindfulnesschaos

During an emotional check-in session, Flibberzog Snarklepufz's malfunctioning translator inadvertently triggers an intergalactic war. The comic showcases a chaotic alien council where every participant appears distressed or angry due to the miscommunication caused by the faulty device.

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Eli Barnes Cartoons @elibarnescartoons.bsky.social · Dec 26

How very mindful, how demu... what is that in the sky and why is it getting so much bigger?

Are dinosaurs the original mindfulness practitioners, or does this T-Rex just seem like it's "zen and extinct"?

#dinosaurs #mindfulness #TRexZen #MonstersAndMindfulness #MonstersAndMiracles

A T-Rex sits peacefully in a meditative pose, eyes closed, with a calm smile. The caption humorously reads, "Despite its tiny arms, new findings indicate that the T-Rex was committed to a mindful way of life."