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The Oatmeal

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The Oatmeal is a humor webcomic and website created by American cartoonist Matthew Inman, who began publishing it in 2009. Its comics use drawings, captions, lists, and diagrams to examine everyday behavior, language, animals, food, technology, and internet culture through exaggeration and absurdity. The site is aimed at general webcomic readers and has also supported book publications and crowdfunding projects connected with Inman's work.

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Who created The Oatmeal?

The Oatmeal was created by American cartoonist Matthew Inman. He began publishing the humor website and webcomic in 2009.

What subjects does The Oatmeal cover?

Its comics examine everyday behavior, language, animals, food, technology, and internet culture. The format often combines drawings with captions, lists, and diagrams.

Is The Oatmeal a printed comic or a webcomic?

It began as a webcomic and website published online. Some of its material has also appeared in collected books and other printed formats.

Why are cats and animals common in The Oatmeal?

Animals are recurring subjects because Inman uses them to explore recognizable human behavior and internet habits. Cats, dogs, and other animals often provide the comic contrast in his diagrams and stories.

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