It's pretty common for cartoonists to come up with similar or even identical ideas.  It happens quite a bit actually.  It's a little more rare to have the same idea and have them run on the same day - which is what happened for tomorrow (or today 12/7/12, depending on when you're reading this).  My comic and Glenn McCoy's "The Flying McCoy's" panel both have a panel depicting The Grinch waiting to use a porta potty with a caption that plays on the line from the original television special, … [Read more...]

Fasten your seat belts, tighten your weave and put your dentures someplace safe because what I'm about to tell you is going to blow you away... A survey in a recent edition of Better Homes and Gardens asked its readers:  "If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring only one luxury item, what would it be?" Do you know what the top 10 most common answers were? 1) matches 2) blankets and pillows 3) a stylish t-shirt 4) intimidating pet clothes:  here, here and … [Read more...]

As of today, that's how long Argyle Sweater has been in syndication.  Yep,  3 years ago today, The Argyle Sweater was born into the domain of newsprint. Yes, it was actually around on the web for a year or two even before that, but I consider that the gestation period.  April 8th 2008 is the day The Argyle Sweater's head crowned from the internet's birth canal and leapt into the magnificent and dangerous world of newspapers.  (And yes, I'm aware of how beautiful that sounds) So, nestle … [Read more...]

It's PUNS OF STEEL! Which new book are critics calling "The most delightfully entertaining paperback in centuries?"     What new title has one reviewer trumpeting, "Look out Chaucer, this book's a tasty slice of heaven for my book shelf?"  Which new volume has been dubbed by experts a "literary masterpiece in refined humor and cultured comedic sophistication?" Who knows? But I know this:  PUNS OF STEEL, The Argyle Sweater's newest collection of comics is now available online and in … [Read more...]

is actually waking up - if you're Charlie Sheen. Yeah, considering Chuck's reputation, it was no surprise that he was back in the news recently.  As various news outlets reported, after a hearty night of partying (which allegedly included, you guessed it - porn stars and cocaine) Charlie was rushed to the E.R.  He was quickly released from the hospital and is now, reportedly, undergoing in-home treatment. Now, you're probably asking yourself two things:  "Scott, how do you get such … [Read more...]

For those of you who've been asking when the Sundays will be fixed in the archive... Voila! It's fixed! The Sunday archives are now fully functional. Many thanks to Mark and Darren. … [Read more...]

Of the thousands of entries in the Argyle Sweater Caption Contest, a winner has been selected! Before announcing the top 6 along with the winner, I'd like to thank everyone who entered. There were tons of great captions and it was incredibly difficult to pick just one. I realize that no one caption will satisfy everyone there will never be a consensus on which caption is best or funniest because, as we've all know, humor is subjective. However, I think the winning caption has three … [Read more...]

My apologies to those of you who've e-mailed about the 2011 box calendar. My publisher has confirmed that they've sold out online at Barnes and Noble, Borders and until recently, Amazon.com. They're trying to replenish the Barnes and Noble and Borders stock as quickly as possible but in the meantime, you can still get them at Calendars.com and, at least for now, Amazon.com Get 'em while supplies last! … [Read more...]

  If you've ever wanted to be a cartoonist for a day, here's your chance! Come up with an original caption for today's cartoon 12/13 and submit it here: www.argylecaptioncontest.com   The winner will receive the original cartoon with your caption and the top six entries will get a signed copy of the new Argyle Sweater treasury, Tastes Like Chicken!   All entries must be received at www.argylecaptioncontest.com by Sunday 12/19   Good luck!     … [Read more...]

The latest Argyle Sweater book collection is now available! Tastes Like Chicken is a treasury of Argyle Sweater comics that contains various comics created from 2006 - 2009. That's right - nearly 250 pages of Argyle Sweater goodness just waiting for you to enjoy.As a bonus, some of the comics have commentary from yours truly offering insight, explanations, opinions and observations from the creator's perspective.A great addition for the Argyle Sweater enthusiast's library as well as a fantastic … [Read more...]