When Cars Get Smarter (and Drivers Don’t): 10 Hilarious Cartoons

When your toaster’s smarter than your boss and your phone’s your therapist, it’s time to laugh at the glitch in the matrix.

Oct 17, 2025

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Key Takeaways

From self-driving cars that need supervision to AIs that think they’re philosophers, Jerry King’s cartoons remind us that tech isn’t always as smart as it claims. These panels roast our gadget-obsessed lives with a wink, showing just how often the joke’s on us—and our so-called “smart” devices.

Auto-Pilot Issues

Vintage Tech

Digital Divide

Diagnostic Confirmed

Chivalry

Heaven’s Priorities

Lost That Loving Feeling

Different Wavelengths

Artificial Intelligence

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Alex Barrientos

With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep passion for PC hardware and peripherals. I’m a habitual researcher, always eager to learn more, which has expanded my knowledge beyond PCs and keyboards to include TVs, headphones, and even vacuum cleaners.

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