Laugh It Off

Laugh It Off was a single frame gag cartoon strip created by Hoff. It was distributed by King Features Syndicate, owned by Hearst Corporation. It ran from 1958-1978, syndicated in over 200 magazines worldwide. The panels often illustrated funny moments or situations people find themselves in on a daily basis.

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A man on a beach with a surprised look.
“He’s 130 pounds of muscle, with another 80 pounds of fat covering it.”
A doctor and nurse visit a patient in bed.
“The operation won’t cost you a penny. I’ve decided not to charge my first patient anything.”
Two boys talking, one points to people.
“Tell me Ferguson, do you have much trouble coping with YOUR parents?”
A woman questions her husband as he returns home from golf.
“How do I know you really played golf? You haven’t thrown away one club.”
Man plays guitar for woman on balcony.
“My daughter will be with you shortly. Would you like to hum something in the while?”
A man and woman talking on a couch.
“Marilyn, don’t I mean anything to you besides a home. children, and security for the rest of your life?”
A woman confides in another about her husband's eating habits.
“Ed takes a brisk walk every evening — to the refrigerator .”
A boy returns home after a fight
“Your son, who is just learning to stand on his own two feet, just came home”
Woman in polka dot dress exits beauty salon.
“Excuse me beautiful — is my wife in there?”
A doctor and patient in a doctor's office.
“He said I’ve only got six months to live, dear. I’ll be seeing you.”
Two boys watch a girl and boy walk by.
“They met in a mud puddle. It was love at first sight, until they washed their faces”
A man pointing at another man in a chair.
“I’m worried about our son. He says he’s going to start taking my advice.”
A woman in a car talks to a policeman.
“Wouldn’t it make you feel better to just scold me?”
A woman and two children walk to the zoo.
“That reminds me — your father will be getting out soon.”
Two girls watch a boy on roller skates.
“I guess he’s not quite ready to settle down yet.”