Loose Parts Comics by Dave Blazek deliver some of the most unexpectedly hilarious single-panel moments in modern cartooning. Known for blending bizarre premises with dry wit, these comics transform the ordinary into laugh-out-loud situations. Whether itโs lice salon services, cavemen with remotes, or surreal courtroom dramas, Blazekโs humor feels smart, subtle, and perfectly weird. Below are 10 of the funniest Loose Parts comics that showcase why this strip is such a fan favorite.
About Dave Blazek โ Creator of Loose Parts
Dave Blazek is the creator and cartoonist behind Loose Parts, a single-panel comic strip celebrated for its quirky setups and surreal punchlines. Blazek began the comic in 2000, and it has since appeared in over 100 newspapers nationwide. His humor blends subtle satire, unexpected visuals, and offbeat characters making each panel feel like a mini comedy sketch wrapped in absurdity.
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1. Hairbnb Horror
Two lice chat while lounging on a childโs head or their โHairbnbโ waiting for Sheila to lay her eggs. One casually mentions theyโll be there until sheโs done or the kid finally washes their hair. This cartoon is a hilariously gross, creative spin on lice infestations, reimagining the creepy crawlies as polite tenants making plans in a hotel-like ecosystem. Dave Blazek delivers both cringe and comedy in one punch.
2. Rapunzelโs Dilemma
As a suitor climbs Rapunzelโs long hair, she sighs, โYeah, I never know how much gel to use either.โ Blazek fuses fairy tale fantasy with everyday grooming frustration for a clever twist. The comicโs absurdity lies in its relatability everyone has faced product confusion, even mythical princesses. A perfect example of Loose Partsโ ability to reframe the familiar in the most delightfully weird way possible.
3. Caveman Clicker
Three cavemen face off in a typical prehistoric standoffโฆ until one reveals a remote control as his โsecret weapon.โ The tiny click sound breaks the tension. This comic hilariously mashes up timelines, imagining modern convenience as the ultimate advantage in ancient times. Blazekโs knack for contrasting eras and using minimalist visuals makes the gag land smoothly, proving once again that the funniest ideas are often the simplest.
4. Grooming Ape Style
At โUncle Salโs Grooming,โ a monkey sits in a salon chair asking for a basic cleanup: lice off the back, dirt and sticks off the top. Itโs a brilliant mix of animal behavior and human culture, poking fun at our grooming habits through the lens of primates. Dave Blazekโs absurd juxtapositions shine here turning evolution into comedy gold with just a few lines and a deadpan delivery.
5. Work-From-Bed Woes
A couple lies in bed, fully dressed for work, complete with office supplies on the bedframe. One says, โIf this work-at-home thing bothers you, let me know.โ Itโs a hysterical exaggeration of pandemic life and remote work culture. Blazek brilliantly captures the absurd merging of personal and professional spaces, making this strip especially relatable for anyone whoโs ever answered emails from under the covers.
6. Antelope Range
A realtor shows a house, gesturing toward the kitchen and saying, โโฆand over hereโs the range, where the deer and the antelopeโฆ you know.โ Two deer casually sit on the stove. This pun-based joke is built entirely on a visual reinterpretation of โHome on the Range.โ Dave Blazek loves to take language literally and here; the result is comical and clever in the best way.
7. Jingle Bells Trial
A courtroom drama unfolds: โSo, Mr. Bobtail, when Miss Bright was thrown from the sleigh, was she really โlaughing all the wayโ?โ This comic brilliantly puts Christmas lyrics on legal trial, with deadpan delivery and a horse on the witness stand. Blazekโs ability to blend law, holiday classics, and total nonsense proves his talent for turning well-known phrases into surreal moments of hilarity.
8. Wind Chime Missile
A man proudly shows off a military tank in his yard, saying, โWith a little tinkering, I got it to only target wind chimes.โ The bizarre escalation of something as harmless as chimes into a missile-targeting system is what Loose Parts does best. The unexpected contrast between the absurd and the mundane is central to Dave Blazekโs comic genius and this one hits the mark.
9. Missing Pirate
A dog tied to a peg leg asks a beach full of strays if theyโve seen his master โtall, answers to Capโn, probably hopping.โ The pirateโs absence and the leash tied to a wooden leg are the perfect visual gag. This comic wraps up wordplay, pirate tropes, and canine concern into one uniquely Loose Parts panel thatโs both adorable and sharply funny.
10. Hellโs Fork Shortage
In a fiery underworld, one demon holds a comically oversized fork while another sighs: โItโs a supply chain thing.โ The devilโs frustration over missing fearsome tools is played off like a corporate mishap. Itโs the kind of topical, offbeat humor that Blazek does best โ blending current events with wildly unexpected settings to create the perfect surreal laugh.
Summary & Credit
Loose Parts Comics by Dave Blazek are a masterclass in surreal, single-panel humor. Blazek takes everyday language, objects, and ideas, and bends them into wonderfully weird scenes packed with wit. Whether poking fun at society, nature, or pop culture, his comics always land with a clever twist. Itโs this unique blend of logic and lunacy that makes Loose Parts such a joy to read.
All comic artwork featured in this article is by Dave Blazek and is used here for review and commentary purposes only. Full credit goes to the original artist. Love your humor offbeat and unexpected? Catch more cartoonist reviews, comic deep dives, and hilarious panel picks at TheHumorSide.com where the punchlines never miss.
