Witty Cornered Comics open a hilarious window into the absurdities of everyday life—except in Mike Baldwin’s world, “everyday” is anything but normal. With twisted logic, surreal setups, and dry punchlines, this roundup highlights ten of the funniest single-panel gags from Baldwin’s razor-sharp mind.
About the Artist: Mike Baldwin
Mike Baldwin is the creator of Cornered, a single-panel comic strip that’s been making readers laugh with its clever social observations and ironic humor. A former advertising and graphic design professional, Baldwin transitioned to cartooning full-time in the 1990s. Cornered has been syndicated by Andrews McMeel and appears in newspapers and online publications across the globe.
Known for his distinctive angular drawing style and characters with pointy noses and stiff postures, Baldwin brings a dry, off-kilter view to life’s strangest moments. Whether it’s a doctor’s visit gone wrong or awkward funerals and motivational mishaps, he delivers humor with brevity and brilliance. Fans love his ability to twist everyday scenarios into hilarious insights with just a single frame.
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1. Medical Mystery: Unsolved
“Your medical records were sent to a complete stranger. They have no idea what’s wrong with you either.” This panel pokes fun at both modern medicine and the eternal mystery of personal health. Dry, witty, and weirdly relatable.
2. The Bagpipes Clause
At a funeral, a man is told, “His last request was that we close the casket if you show up and start playing.” The perfectly timed insult hidden in the moment of mourning is peak Cornered genius.
3. Courtroom Strip Show
A hypnotized man stands nude in court while the lawyer calmly asks, “Have you ever hypnotized anyone without their consent?” It’s bizarre, bold, and a classic Baldwin twist that turns an ordinary courtroom into a comedic goldmine.
4. Spock’s Bio-Illogical Mother
This parody gag at the airport—“Spock meets his bio-illogical mother”—delivers sci-fi hilarity with an unexpected, over-the-top maternal entrance. A hilarious clash of logic and, well… not-so-logical family reunions.
5. Toddler Infiltrator
“We had the whole house childproofed—but this one still found a way in.” The deadpan delivery on parenting paranoia makes this comic about toddler stealth a true highlight of Witty Cornered Comics.
6. Vacuum Bootcamp
At the gym, confused patrons stare at a row of upright vacuums. “Who’s the clown responsible for ordering the new ‘exercise’ equipment?” It’s a visual gag that doubles as gym culture commentary and deadpan absurdity.
7. Go Big or Go Home
“Motivational” advice takes a literal turn when a tiny man returns home to a skeptical wife after being told to “go big or go home.” The best part? He chose home. The visual exaggeration nails it.
8. Gallery Commentary
A couple stands before abstract art. “I like this one. It makes me think—but not as hard as the others.” It’s the kind of line that belongs in both a comic strip and a modern art museum’s guestbook.
9. Courtroom Career Counseling
“Just one question. What sort of person grows up dreaming of becoming a handwriting expert?” A line that makes you snort-laugh and wonder the same thing. A perfectly sarcastic roast hidden in legal banter.
10. Funeral Overload
“Shoulder to shoulder, back to back, toe to toe…” This overdone funeral eulogy snowballs hilariously into physical absurdity. By the end, mourners look more like sardines than sympathizers.
Final Thoughts
These Witty Cornered Comics by Mike Baldwin are proof that humor doesn’t need complexity—just one sharp line and a twisted view of the mundane. Baldwin’s gift lies in exposing human quirks, institutional oddities, and social nonsense with deadpan brilliance. Whether you’re new to Cornered or a long-time fan, these gags will leave you chuckling, smirking, and maybe even relating a bit too much. For more laughs, visit TheHumorSide.com and keep your funny bone well-fed.
