Close to Home (comic strip)

Close to Home is a single-panel gag comic strip created by American cartoonist John McPherson. The strip is known for its surreal and often absurd humor, focusing on observations of everyday life situations taken to illogical extremes. Recurring themes include family life, work life, technology, animals, and bizarre scenarios. Unlike many comic strips that rely on recurring characters, Close to Home features a wide cast of characters in different situations, allowing for a greater variety of comedic setups. The visual style is distinctive, often employing exaggerated features and detailed backgrounds to enhance the humor. The strip is widely syndicated and appears in newspapers and online. It began publication in 1992.