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    Powers on Memorial DayMay 26, 2026

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    Grawlix, I think that's better than the original.

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    Caption could also read as Ted Nude Gent.

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May 26, 2026May 20, 2026 by zbicyclist

Eminemt Domain

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  • Frazz, Jef Mallett
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chemgal sends this in: “I suspect it’s a song reference, but for me, this is a CIDU.”

May 22, 2026May 18, 2026 by zbicyclist

Speedrun

  • CIDU
  • Randall Munroe, XKCD
  • 10 Comments

Mouseover text: “Usain Bolt holds the record in the 100 meter speedrun.”

TedD sends this in: “explainxkcd.com has the answer for this, but I’m curious how understood this comic without an explanation”

Not your editor, for sure!

May 21, 2026May 18, 2026 by zbicyclist

A Fool and his Money

  • CIDU
  • Leigh Rubin, Rubes
  • 6 Comments

billr sends this in: “The guy at the top of the tower seems to be saluting. I got nothing here.”

May 20, 2026May 17, 2026 by zbicyclist

Fish

  • CIDU
  • Caroline Cash, Nancy
  • 7 Comments

Is it as simple as Sluggo not understanding, after all these decades fending for himself, how to attach a worm to a hook? Is Nancy scaring the fish?

May 19, 2026May 16, 2026 by zbicyclist

May-I

  • CIDU
  • Brevity, Dan Thompson
  • 15 Comments

Phred and Boise Ed sent this in: “I definitely didn’t get this until I read the comments on the page… Certainly fits the bill here.”

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by zbicyclist

Poke

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  • Bizarro, Dan Piraro, Dave Blazek, Loose Parts
  • 11 Comments

billr sends this in: “It obviously hinges on what a “Poke” is, and the only poke I know of is the Hawaiian street food.”


There’s this classic children’s book:


There’s also Gumby’s pal Pokey, but that’s probably not much help, either.

Speaking of Pokey, there’s this Bizarro from Sunday (LOL, not CIDU).

May 15, 2026May 13, 2026 by zbicyclist

A Cherry on Top?

  • CIDU
  • Jeff Stahler, Moderately Confused
  • 7 Comments

I could understand the employee’s reaction if the boss had said “Although we can’t give you a salary increase, we’re giving you more responsibilities”. Here, it’s a mystery why the employee would make that sarcastic response.

May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by zbicyclist

Rapunzel

  • Semi-CIDU
  • Insanity Streak, Tony Lopes
  • 10 Comments

Mitch4 sends this in: “Well, halfway CIDU. I get it that the hair is given a location-specific styling at each place. But not exactly how.
So, what is #1? A wandering stream? Why?
For #2, I guess it’s spaghetti curling?
For #3, I was thinking French Braid … except it’s not braided. So, soft-serve ice cream??”

May 12, 2026May 11, 2026 by phsiii

Um…what?

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  • Bill Whitehead, Free Range
  • 10 Comments

Kedamono sends:

Something something apples…graduating, to be used elsewhere? WTF?!

May 11, 2026May 2, 2026 by zbicyclist

Demolition

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  • CIDU
  • Dark Side of the Horse, Samson
  • 11 Comments

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