Who wouldn't want to play god? At least when it comes to putting a little world-of-our-own together. Alright we might be sounding like a megalomaniac here, but it does give us a sense of gratification to be able to bring something to life.

And what if you could be the next  desi Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) or Bill Waterson who gave us our favourite Calvin and Hobbes?

Your own toon

Yes, you can actually create your own toons online.

There are many cool, comic-creating tools on the internet that allow you to create your own cool strips with just a few drag 'n' drops and mouse clicks, thanks to comic-strip generators like Toonlet. And the best part, it takes zero illustration talent.

Toonlet characters are created, body part by body part using Adobe Flash. From the shape of the head to robotic arms to facial hair — hundreds of options lead to tens of thousands of variations. Once a character is created, they can be saved and you're on your way to creating your very own comic strip complete with re-occurring characters. These online comics can be embedded on your Website or blog or shared through e-mail.

What sets Toonlet apart from similar Websites is that comics you create are treated like forum posts, allowing people to respond to your comic strip, with one of their own.

Strip Generator

Strip Generator is a project created to embrace the internet blogging and strip creation culture, helping the people with no drawing abilities to express their opinions via strips.

This is free, but registration is required. The graphics and bubbles for adding text are provided on the site. You just place the graphics as you want them and add your witty remarks into the bubbles. Very simple to use and, for anyone who can't (or chooses not to try) draw, it lets you put your wit onto the web.

ToonDoo

ToonDoo is another cool, comic-creating tool from Jambav, a fun site for kids. Jambav is devoted to creating a unique array of free and customisable online games of educational value for children of all abilities.

ToonDoo was the happy result of brainstorming sessions that were aimed at creating a new way of expression for those who do not have the talent to draw. Here too, you can just drag-drop or click to create comic strips that express your views, opinions, angst or to just have pure toon fun.

Don't forget to check out the ToonDoo contests. There are no trophies to show off, but you get to be featured in the ToonDoo Hall of Fame.
 
Kid friendly?

Are these online cartoons suitable for children? Many of these websites empower their users to 'flag as inappropriate' any toon, which they feel is offensive or not suitable for younger viewers.

Content once flagged inappropriate is subjected to review by the website editors, post which, if found unsuitable, it is removed.

No website can guarantee 'free-of-inappropriate-content', but they do assure you that such content would be blocked from view after it has been reviewed by the editors.

In fact, websites like Toondoo have been extensively used as an educational tool with children all over the world!

Other options

There are many websites like HeroMachine.com, where you can customize the character that you create. With features like these, the life of a wannabe cartoonist has never been easier.

Fewer things really bring you more joy in life than making your own cartoon and sharing it with the world!

These kind of websites help you vent your creativity as well, even though you're not walking around with a master's degree in fine arts.