11 Comics About Kids' Plugged-In Lives To Make You Laugh -- Or Cry

11 Comics About Kids' Plugged-In Lives To Make You Laugh -- Or Cry

Here's a scary thought: Kids born in the last decade will never know what the world was like pre-iPhone. Today, there are apps for everything, WiFi is as common as water, and babies learn how to swipe left and right before they can walk. 

We've rounded up 11 hilarious comics that totally get at how kids these days interact with technology. Although exaggerated for humor, these comics are a funny reminder to put down the screens for a little and explore the world the old-fashioned way.

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Jeff Stahler/Moderately Confused
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Jim Benton
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Randy Glasbergen/Glasbergen Cartoon Service
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Mark Anderson/Andertoons
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Jeff Stahler/Moderately Confused
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Shoebox/Hallmark Cards, Inc.

From Shoebox

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Jeff Stahler/Moderately Confused
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Mark Anderson/Andertoons
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Randy Glasbergen/Glasbergen Cartoon Service
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drcrisisbeta/Deviant Art
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Shoebox/Hallmark Cards, Inc.

From Shoebox

Baby Photobombs
Forced Baby Bomb(01 of24)
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Ok, so sometimes it's hard for babies to bomb photos by themselves. (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/AmKwq" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/AmKwq" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="23" data-vars-position-in-unit="34">Reddit</a>)
Full Moon Baby Bomb(02 of24)
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That baby is just begging for attention. (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/i0CE8" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/i0CE8" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="33">Reddit</a>)
Crying Baby Stroller Bomb(03 of24)
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"I had to watch this whole boring marathon." (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/F85LO" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/F85LO" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="32">Reddit</a>)
Creepy Toddler Bomb(04 of24)
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The eyes say it all. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/6389721344" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/6389721344" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">This is Photobomb</a>)
Rolling Toy Bomb(05 of24)
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If you are going to photobomb, you should cheese adorably. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5165739264" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5165739264" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Car And Bikini Bomb(06 of24)
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The baby is her stand-in model. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5213116672" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5213116672" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Scary Baby Bomb(07 of24)
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That's a pretty big (fake) gun for a baby. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5130409216" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5130409216" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Swimsuit Bomb(08 of24)
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"Let's go swimming! Stop taking pictures!" (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5003817472" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5003817472" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Old-Fashioned Baby Bomb(09 of24)
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This has to be one of the first. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/3747406592" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/3747406592" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Baby From Below Bomb(10 of24)
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Ruining perfectly good cleavage pics is just one of the many services he offers. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/3613857792" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/3613857792" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Perfect Baby Bomb(11 of24)
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The best way to improve boring, old lectures, hands down. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/3371670272" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/3371670272" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Meta Baby Bomb(12 of24)
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Can you photobomb yourself? Contemplate this and get back to us. (credit:Courtesy of Linda Sharps)
Sexting Bomb(13 of24)
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"Mom, are you taking pictures of your butt again?" (credit:<a href="http://parentfails.com/post/18140327202/baby-photobomb" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Parent Fails" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://parentfails.com/post/18140327202/baby-photobomb" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Parent Fails</a>)
Sneak Attack Bomb(14 of24)
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Making birthday dinners at the Cheesecake Factory weird since 2009. (credit:<a href="http://www.idontwannagrowup.com/528/baby-pictures/funny-cute-14-baby-photobombs/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="I Don&#x27;t Want To Grow Up" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.idontwannagrowup.com/528/baby-pictures/funny-cute-14-baby-photobombs/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">I Don't Want To Grow Up</a>)
Myspace Bomb(15 of24)
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"Mom, that site doesn't even exist anymore." (credit:<a href="http://www.jest.com/picture/4019/baby-photobomb" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jest.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.jest.com/picture/4019/baby-photobomb" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Jest.com</a>)
Baby And Hammer Bomb(16 of24)
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We're just going to assume this turned out fine. (credit:<a href="http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2011/12/13/daily-picdump-334/little-girl-with-a-hammer-and-a-baby-photobomb/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Daily Picks And Flicks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2011/12/13/daily-picdump-334/little-girl-with-a-hammer-and-a-baby-photobomb/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Daily Picks And Flicks</a>)
Exhausted Toddler Bomb(17 of24)
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He just wanted that shoe. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5609970688" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5609970688" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Sneaky Carseat Bomb(18 of24)
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That face! (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/gallery/GVhkt" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/gallery/GVhkt" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Reddit</a>)
Perfect Mirror Bomb(19 of24)
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Look behind her shoulder. (credit:<a href="http://i.imgur.com/TUs3I.jpg" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://i.imgur.com/TUs3I.jpg" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Reddit</a>)
Serious Baby Bomb(20 of24)
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They're trying to be cute, but he's cuter. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/6543637248" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/6543637248" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Kissing Baby Bomb(21 of24)
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You might be focused on the TV bomb, but the little baby in the back takes the cake. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/5102753792" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/5102753792" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Kiss Baby Bomb(22 of24)
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"Hey, no fair!" (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/4908594944" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="This Is Photobomb" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/4908594944" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">This Is Photobomb</a>)
Running Baby Bomb(23 of24)
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This baby is living life to the fullest. (credit:<a href="https://www.tumblr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tumblr: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.tumblr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Tumblr: </a><a href="http://lefunyon.tumblr.com/post/23929492988" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="lefunyon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://lefunyon.tumblr.com/post/23929492988" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">lefunyon</a>)
Book Bomb(24 of24)
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Without the baby, this is a pretty boring picture. (credit:<a href="http://i.imgur.com/JjvNs.jpg" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="559d400fe4b096729155361e" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://i.imgur.com/JjvNs.jpg" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Reddit</a>)

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