Matthew Inman

Matthew Inman is an American cartoonist, writer and web designer best known for creating the hugely popular comedy website The Oatmeal in 2009. Prior to The Oatmeal, Inman worked as a web developer and created the dating website Mingle2, which he later sold. His signature artistic style combines simple drawings with biting humor and social commentary, often tackling topics from grammar and technology to human behavior and the absurdities of modern life. Inman has published several bestselling books featuring his comics and illustrations, including "5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth," "How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You," and "Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants." He also created a highly successful card game called Exploding Kittens, which became one of Kickstarter's most backed projects ever. Beyond his creative work, Inman has used his platform for notable charitable causes, including helping to save Nikola Tesla's former laboratory by raising funds to create a Tesla museum. His efforts in combining humor with activism and education have earned him multiple awards and a dedicated following across social media platforms.

Readers connect with Inman's raw honesty and irreverent humor in addressing everyday frustrations. His comics resonate with people who appreciate dark comedy and absurdist perspectives on common experiences. Likes: - Simple yet expressive art style that enhances the comedy - Relatable observations about cats, technology, and social awkwardness - Educational content mixed with humor (especially grammar comics) - Quick, digestible format Dislikes: - Some readers find the humor too crude or mean-spirited - Later works seen as repetitive of earlier themes - Occasional factual errors in educational comics - Humor can feel forced or "random" Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: "5 Very Good Reasons..." - 4.1/5 (24,000+ ratings) "How to Tell if Your Cat..." - 4.0/5 (31,000+ ratings) "Why Grizzly Bears..." - 3.9/5 (11,000+ ratings) Amazon reviews average 4.5/5 stars across his books, with readers frequently citing "laugh-out-loud moments" and "perfect bathroom reading material."

5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) A collection of comics and articles covering topics from grammar to the author's experiences as a web designer.

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You Illustrated guide depicting various cat behaviors and their interpretations, including a section called "The Bobcats."

My Dog: The Paradox An examination of dog behavior and the contradictory nature of canine companions through comic illustrations.

Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants Comic collection featuring observations about modern life, technology, and human behavior.

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances Autobiographical account of the author's relationship with running and its impact on his life, told through comics.

404 Not Found: A Coloring Book by The Oatmeal Adult coloring book featuring the author's signature illustration style with various scenes and characters.

If My Dogs Were a Pair of Middle-Aged Men Comic series reimagining the author's dogs as human men while maintaining their canine behaviors.

Randall Munroe creates comics about science, math, and technology through xkcd.com and has published books like "What If?" and "Thing Explainer." His style combines technical accuracy with stick figure drawings and absurdist scenarios.

Gary Larson developed The Far Side comics, which mix science themes with dark humor and anthropomorphized animals. His single-panel format delivers unexpected punchlines through visual and conceptual juxtaposition.

Kate Beaton writes history-based comics that blend education with irreverent humor through her Hark! A Vagrant series. She tackles historical figures and literary classics with a contemporary perspective and distinctive sketchy art style.

Scott Adams created Dilbert comics focusing on office culture, technology, and human behavior. His work centers on workplace dynamics and organizational dysfunction through recurring characters and situations.

Tim Buckley produces the gaming-focused webcomic Ctrl+Alt+Del about video game culture and technology. His long-running series combines gaming references with character-driven storylines and commentary on the tech industry.