21 Adorably Relatable Monster Problems Illustrated by HandsOffMyDinosaur

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John Summers • Contributor
Jan 25, 2025 9:00 PM EST

Sometimes even the scariest monsters have the silliest problems. That's the delightful concept behind the work of Teo Zirinis, the talented illustrator better known as HandsOffMyDinosaur! With his signature mix of humor and charm, Teo has created a series of whimsical illustrations that imagine the everyday struggles of famous monsters—from sea serpents with "too many mouths to feed" to krakens who "hug ships too hard." These quirky takes on terrifying creatures make them feel oddly relatable (and ridiculously cute).

Teo's art draws inspiration from food, cartoons, and everyday life, but it's his ability to find the funny side of anything that truly sets him apart. Based in Athens, Greece, he's worked with global brands like Disney and LucasFilm, and his illustrations have appeared on everything from t-shirts to greeting cards. But one of his proudest creations is "Monster Issues," a self-published book from 2018 that features this hilarious series in all its glory.

If these monster misadventures make you smile, why not grab a copy of Monster Issues and enjoy the full collection? It's the perfect way to bring a little humor to your bookshelf—and maybe make you feel a bit more forgiving toward the misunderstood creatures of legend.

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  • 01
    HANDSOFFMY DINOSAUR! I'VE GOT TOO MANY MOUTHS TO FEED...
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  • 02
    TeoZ I HUG SHIPS TOO HARD...
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  • 03
    STUPID MOOD SWINGS! Teoz
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  • 04
    I'M A PYROMANIAC... HANDSOFFMY DINOSAUR!
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    I NEVER LOOK GOOD IN PHOTOS... - Teoz
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  • 06
    κτοτυ CTUALU KTHULOO MY NAME'S TOO HARD TO SPELL... Teoz
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  • 07
    NO ONE WANTS TO SKI WITH ME... Teoz
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  • 08
    I CURSE TOO MUCH... Teoz
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  • 09
    NO ONE TAKES ME SERIOUSLY... Teoz
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  • 10
    I FEEL SO REUSED... +++ Teoz
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  • 11
    PICKING UP GIRLS IS HARD... Teoz
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  • 12
    I HATE MODERN ARCHITECTURE! Teoz
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  • 13
    THE INTERNET HATES ME... HANDSOFFMY DINOSAUR!
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  • 14
    I'M THE REAL BATMAN! Teoz
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  • 15
    STOP MOONING ME! Teoz
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  • 16
    I FELL FOR AN ACTRESS... Teoz
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  • 17
    M 3D MOVIES SUCK! Teo4
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  • 18
    I PETRIFY HAIRDRESSERS... TeoZ
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  • 19
    8. I FEEL SO LOST... Teoz
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  • 20
    PEOPLE LOOK RIGHT THROUGH ME... Teoz
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  • 21
    I'M DEAD INSIDE... Teoz
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