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32 Funniest New Yorker Comics Perfect For Pretending You’re Cultured

Roy R. Jul 22, 2025 05:00 AM EDT

Funniest New Yorker comics

I like to think I'm cultured because I've skimmed a few articles in The New Yorker, but let's be honest—I’m mostly there for the comics. These funniest New Yorker comics are the perfect blend of clever wit, subtle satire, and humor so sophisticated it almost makes me feel bad for laughing. If laughter were currency, these cartoons would be crypto—valuable, trendy, and slightly pretentious. They're the comic equivalent of sipping wine you don't actually understand but pretend to appreciate. As I scrolled through, I laughed, then nodded thoughtfully, then wondered if I should buy a monocle to fully appreciate the next joke.

Enjoy a curated collection of the funniest New Yorker comics, where each cartoon blends intellectual humor with subtle, sardonic wit. You'll encounter satirical comics poking fun at everyday absurdities, witty cartoons perfect for anyone who enjoys feeling superior about their comedic tastes, and clever humor drawn from life's most mundane yet hilariously relatable moments. These aren't just funny—they're refined. So, put on your metaphorical smoking jacket and pretend you understand all the literary references, because these comics demand a sophisticated chuckle (or at least a convincing fake laugh).

"Aren't you excited that it's finally summer?" — Save

"We did everything we could. Please accept our condolences and this goody bag of his remains." — Save

"Were seeing a lot of patients with these symptoms. Have you been normalizing copious amounts of insanity?" — Save

"I feel incredibly lucky that I'm able to earn a living doing what I love." — Save

"The protesters seem to be doing some sort of joyful synchronized dance. Is it time to call in the Marines?" — Save

"Look, I broke another world record." — Save

"Actually, place the spoils at the feet of my adult children. I'm trying to look less corrupt." — Save

"Is Nathan Fielder in the room with us right now?" — Save

"I'll let the kitchen know about your broccoli sensitivity." — Save

You scrolled through all 32 funniest New Yorker comics feeling delightfully smug about your elevated sense of humor. Each cartoon made you chuckle knowingly, even if you secretly googled a few references. By the end, you felt genuinely cultured—or at least pretended convincingly enough to fool your Instagram followers.

If you enjoyed feeling intellectually superior through these New Yorker comics, explore more meme galleries like literary humor memes, writer memes, sophisticated humor memes, or satire comics. After all, why laugh at memes if you can't feel slightly smug about it?

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Posted by Roy R. About the author

Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.