Pluggers comics By Rick McKee are a delightful celebration of old-school wisdom, simple living, and relatable mishaps. In this comic review, we explore 10 standout panels that showcase the dry humor, heartwarming moments, and subtle satire that have made Pluggers a staple in newspapers for decades. From lost glasses to talking trucks, these comics prove that “being a plugger” means finding laughter in life’s small, stubborn truths.
Artist Bio
Rick McKee, an award-winning editorial cartoonist, took over the legacy of Pluggers in 2022. Originally created by Jeff MacNelly and later run by Gary Brookins, the comic found new life in McKee’s capable hands. Known for his sharp editorial illustrations at The Augusta Chronicle, McKee brought his Southern charm, storytelling instinct, and visual wit to this iconic panel series. While his background is rooted in political cartoons, Pluggers gave McKee the freedom to highlight slice-of-life humor with heart. His version of Pluggers maintains its familiar tone grounded, folksy, and funny while infusing it with his personal sensibility.
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1. A Month of Sundays
In classic plugger style, this comic leans into one of those sayings you’ve heard but never really understood. “It’s been a month of Sundays since I was knee-high to a grasshopper,” says a plugger with a coffee mug and a mustache full of life stories. The younger character just blinks in confusion — and we totally get it. This panel captures the generational charm of Pluggers: quirky idioms, timeless delivery, and family-friendly laughs.
2. The “New” Car Deal
When it comes to car shopping, a plugger’s definition of “new” is a vehicle just slightly newer than their current one. This comic shows two pluggers negotiating a deal on a 2004 model like it’s hot off the lot. It’s hilariously practical and entirely relatable. McKee nails the plugger mindset here: why pay top dollar for bells and whistles when you just want something that runs?
3. Smartphone? Just a Phone
A plugger marvels at all the advanced features of her smartphone — underwater video, bug identification but promptly says she’ll be doing none of that. For her, it’s still just a phone. This panel is a witty nod to tech fatigue and how older generations tend to use only 5% of a device’s capabilities. It’s simple, funny, and incredibly on-brand for the series.
4. Missing Glasses Mystery
This plugger is ready to dive into the newspaper but can’t find her reading glasses… while they’re clearly on her head. It’s a classic moment of absentmindedness that everyone over 40 can laugh at. The humor here is gentle but effective, perfectly illustrating how Pluggers mines comedy from daily annoyances we’re often too embarrassed to admit.
5. Four Score and Misplaced
A plugger references Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in describing how long it’s been since he last saw his wallet. “Four score and seven minutes ago…” is such a plugger way to start a sentence, and the twist is pure gold. This panel highlights how Pluggers often blends history, humor, and real-world forgetfulness into a line that sticks.
6. Spring Chicken Compliments
When one plugger tells his wife she looks like a spring chicken while clearly not seeing her well without glasses — it’s a sweet, funny reminder that love (and eyesight) softens over time. McKee uses body language and timing to deliver a wholesome laugh. This is classic couple comedy with a charming plugger twist.
7. Knee Trouble Upgrade
A plugger used to call his knees “left and right” — now he calls them “good and bad.” It’s aging humor at its finest. This panel takes a small, relatable truth and spins it into a chuckle-worthy one-liner. With McKee’s expressive art, even joint pain gets a laugh. The punchline is physical, clever, and painfully honest.
8. Arguing with the Truc
In this strip, a plugger vents his frustrations after losing an argument with his wife — by talking to his truck. It’s both funny and oddly touching. Trucks are sacred in plugger culture, and here they become the trusted confidants. This comic is a humorous snapshot of domestic life that somehow feels both silly and sincere.
9. Sock Matching Success
A plugger proudly declares “A perfect match!” after finding two identical socks. The catch? All his socks are white. This is plugger logic at its finest: efficient, practical, and a little absurd. The comic nails the small victories that keep life moving — even if no one else would celebrate them. Another great moment of relatable simplicity.
10. Hospital Bracelet Blues
Even a week after being discharged, this plugger is still wearing his hospital bracelet not for medical reasons, but as a conversation starter. The comic pokes fun at how some folks cling to minor life events like badges of honor. It’s a humorous look at pride, age, and the need to tell someone — anyone — about the time a nurse woke them for a sleeping pill.
Final Thoughts
Pluggers comics By Rick McKee are more than just jokes they’re mini portraits of everyday people navigating the quirks of life with grit, humor, and coffee mugs in hand. Rick McKee keeps the tradition alive with loving attention to detail and a keen eye for what makes us all human. Whether it’s misplacing a wallet, using outdated slang, or finding joy in matching socks, these comics remind us to smile at life’s slower, sillier side. For more heartfelt humor, visit TheHumorSide.com and discover what makes being a plugger so timelessly funny.
