Summary
In the realm of the most popular comic strips of all time,Strange Planetis one of the most recent additions, though that shouldn’t suggest that it’s any less iconic than the likes ofPeanuts,Garfield, andCalvin and Hobbes. Created by Nathan W. Pyle,Strange Planetfollows blue alien-like life forms simply referred to as ‘beings’ as they go about their everyday lives. Why the strip is so hilarious is that the beings discuss their behaviors in highly technical terminology, pointing out how truly strange normal human traditions really are.
WhileStrange Planetis mostly a social commentarythat makes even the most mundane task seem hilariously peculiar, it’s also incredibly heartwarming. More often than not, the beings offer each other kindness, support, and understanding, especially when other beings are going through a hard time. And even in the most feel-good comics, the humor isn’t lost, which elevates this webcomic to a level that makes it something truly special. Among them all, these are the10 funniestStrange Planetcomics to fix your bad day!
10Strange Planet Knows that Nothing is More Heartwarming than a Wedding
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Weddings are one of the most joyful things in the world (or any world, it would seem), as it is a ceremony that marks the lifelong commitment two people who are in love make to one another. It’s a time when family and friends come together to celebrate the happy couple on their big day, and it’s enough to warm the hearts of practically anyone who witnesses it - and those are the exact feelings that thisStrange Planetcomic evokes.
Two beings are engaged in holy matrimony, andwhile the ceremony itself is in the hilarious, overly-literal style thatStrange Planetis famous for, it’s still a touching moment. These two beings are in love, and seeing them celebrate their love through marriage is enough to brighten anyone’s day.
9It’s Heartwarming to See a Blue Being So Supportive of Another’s Health Journey
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This comic shows a blue being exercising with a knee brace on when another being from the other side of the gym comes over to them. The second being asks the first what the knee brace is for, and the first explains that it’s to help them continue to exercise safely, despite having a bad knee. After a few funny lines of dialogue back and forth, the second being says, “I hope you are victorious” in the first’s ‘battle’ against both gravity and the passing of time.
The hardest part about exercising is staying committed to that fitness journey, especially when there are physical limitations involved. So,a random stranger offering support is a great boost of confidence that that person may have needed that day, and it’s truly heartwarming to see inStrange Planet.
8There are Few Things More Joyful on Any Planet than Petting a Dog
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One blue being is petting a red, three-eyed dog (which are indigenous to this world), when another being asks how long they will be petting the dog for. Unsure, the first being stops petting the dog for a moment, only for it to look up in disappointment until the being starts to pet it some more. At that point, the answer to the other blue being’s question is clear, “Until one of us perishes”, to which the other replies, “A life well spent”.
Most people will agree thatpetting a dog is one of the most joyful things in the world, even if they aren’t the ones doing it. Just seeing someone else petting a dog, and then seeing how much the dog enjoys it, is a sight that would make practically anyone smile - and that’s precisely what’s happening in thisStrange Planetcomic.
7Strange Planet Shows a Child Being Introduced to a Cat for the First Time (& It’s as Cute as It Sounds)
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While the sight of a dog being pet is certainly one that inspires joy, this comic gives it a run for its money, as it not only shows the same thing happening to a cat, itdetails a child being introduced to a cat for the first time - and it’s utterly adorable. When an adult and a child being approach another being petting their cat, the adult being tells their child to “gently admire the softness”, and by doing so, they won’t “experience the sharpness”.
It’s true that petting a cat can sometimes be a bit more tricky than petting a dog, but that is explained completely to the child being, and watching it happen on-panel is one of the cutest things ever brought to the comic strip medium.
6Nothing is Cozier than Being with Loved Ones During the Holidays
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In thisStrange Planetcomic, one blue being is sitting next to a fire in the fireplace when another walks through the door and begins singing the holiday song “Crystallize” (which is theStrange Planetversion of “Let It Snow”). The snow is falling outside, a fire is keeping them warm in the house, they’re enjoying hot beverages, and it’s clear that these two beings are loved ones in one form or another. In other words, this scene is incredibly cozy.
There’s arguably nothing cozier than being with loved ones during the holidays, especially while enjoying the comforts portrayed in this comic.Even just looking at this scene is enough to make one feel more relaxed, and is definitely enough to ease a stressful day.
5Strange Planet Perfectly Captures the Strange Bliss of Being a Cat Owner
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In perhaps the most widely sharedStrange Planetcomic on the internet, one blue being is holding up a cat they just adopted in front of another being, saying, “I found this. It’s vibrating”. The being then explains what their cat “excels at”, which includes scratching things and hiding. To that, the other being concludes, “An ideal companion”, and every cat owner in the world reading this comic collectively agreed.
Having a cat as a pet described the way it is in thisStrange Planetcomic makes it seem incredibly weird, indeed, as most cats do excel at scratching, hiding, and purring in their owner’s arms when they want to be held. However, as strange as it may seem,this comic is extremely relatable for every cat owner, and it’s sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.
4Strange Planet’s Depiction of a Child Home Sick from School is Wonderfully Nostalgic
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When a child being tells their parent that they are feeling too sick to go to school, readers are given a hilarious scene showing the parent taking their temperature (which is more to see if the kid is lying about being sick than anything else), and then concluding that the child is, in fact, too sick to go to school. What follows isa wonderfully nostalgic panel showing the child watching a daytime game show on TV while staying home sick from school- a childhood experience that’s practically universal.
Almost everyone can remember when they would stay home sick from school and spend the day watching whatever was on television. Before the age of streaming, and when picking out a physical movie was too much effort, kids would just turn anything on - and this comic perfectly captures that nostalgia.
3Two Beings are Raising a Plant Together, & It’s Absolutely Adorable
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A blue being comes home to their partner with a houseplant, excitedly saying, “I have relocated an organism”, and that level of excitement is immediately matched by their partner, who loves the idea of having a new plant in the house. The two then discuss all the benefits of having a houseplant, as well as what they need to do to keep it flourishing. And the main reason they’re both so excited about it isn’t the trace amounts of oxygen it will provide, but the joy.
This comic is adorably sweet and innocent, as it shows two beings extremely happy about a little houseplant, and that joy is utterly contagious. One can’t help but to smile upon reading this comic, making this one that is sure to fix any bad day someone is having.
2Seeing 1 Being Helping Another in Need is Sure to Brighten Anyone’s Day
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When a blue being’s car battery dies, they ask a stranger to help give their car a jump, which the other being happily does. The back and forth between them is utterly hilarious, withStrange Planet’s hyper-literal dialogue in full-form in this comic. Though the main takeaway isn’t the humor, butthe overwhelming sense of community that’s found among the blue beings on their strange planet.
The stranger doesn’t hesitate to help their fellow being, and they even do it with a smile on their face. This random act of kindness is incredibly heartwarming to see, and it’s even a bit inspiring, as it makes one want to be more like the blue being who helped their neighbor at the drop of a hat.
1Strange Planet Perfectly Captures the Unadulterated Joy of Singing Karaoke
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One night, a blue being asks their friend if they want to go to a karaoke bar and sing their hearts out. At first, the friend is unsure, nervous about their level of singing talent and the embarrassment they might feel singing in front of a group of strangers. However, the first being then says, “We do not know the beings”, which evidently does the trick, as the friend is then shown in the bar belting out theStrange Planetversion of “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus.
This comic perfectly captures the journey of a karaoke night, with the main takeaway being how those nights usually end: with unadulterated joy.Shamelessly singing one’s heart out is an amazing feeling, and even just seeing one of these blue beings do it is enough to make anyone smile, making this one of the 10 bestStrange Planetcomics that can fix a bad day.
