Some people are optimists, some are pessimists, and some are realists. Illustrator Eduardo Salles is a realist, and you can tell from his comics.

The Mexico City-born illustrator is known for creating brutally honest comics about modern life. From the brutal truth of texting to the reality of dieting - Salles illustrates it all in his comics in an utterly cynical yet hilarious way. Keep on scrolling to check out his comics, translated from Spanish to English by Bored Panda, and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

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Cynical artist illustration on modern life about geniuses doubting themselves due to societal expectations.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idiots who think they are geniuses are a much bigger problem... especially when they enter politics.

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    Cynical artist illustration about love with crossed-out text and the phrase "Don't ruin it, idiot."

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    Cynical illustration of emoji texts showing different expressions while typing.

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    Cynical artist illustration of a graduate turning into a fast-food worker, highlighting modern life challenges.

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    114 Brutally Honest Illustrations About Modern Life By The World’s Most Cynical Artist

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    Cynical illustration of a social media profile with many friends juxtaposed with a funeral showing only one friend.

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    Comic illustration of a cynical exchange about love with a humorous depiction of Jesus, highlighting modern life themes.

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    Illustration depicting how carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans perceive each other in modern life.

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    Cynical artist illustration of a hooded figure holding an apple logo on a green background.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This poison apple makes you think you're more awake than you are.

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    Cynical artist illustration of astronauts on the moon, with a humorous caption about childhood dreams and unemployment.

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    #14

    Cynical illustration depicting life passing by while looking at a smartphone.

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    #15

    Cynical illustration of a monk speaking on happiness, followed by a request for $100, highlighting modern life's irony.

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    #16

    Android robot as a worm inside a bitten apple logo, illustrating modern life concepts.

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    #17

    Cynical illustration of a man reading an ominous fortune, later shown lying in a hospital bed.

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    #19

    Illustration of a person calmly working on a laptop, then stressed before a deadline, highlighting modern life.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Diligence may pay off in the long run, but procrastination rewards you immediately.

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    Cynical illustration depicting freedom of speech with various birds, including one in a cage and a cooked turkey.

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    #22

    Cynical artist's illustration of a university food pyramid with instant noodles and beer.

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    #23

    Cynical artist illustration depicting airplane nightmares, including crying baby, legroom issues, and talkative passenger.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget about the monster on the wing that nobody else sees.

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    Brutally honest illustration of a smiling sugar cube with speech about harm.

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    #25

    Comic illustrating modern life cynicism with a character's brain tangled by negative thoughts, depicting internal struggles.

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    #26

    Cynical artist illustration showing advice to be oneself, humorously countered by a red monster's reaction.

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    114 Brutally Honest Illustrations About Modern Life By The World’s Most Cynical Artist

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    Cynical illustration of a phone and beer, showing humorous consequences of drinking more.

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    #29

    Illustration of heart stages from virgin to adult, reflecting modern life's impact.

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    Cynical artist's illustration of a Christmas tree journey from forest to disposal, highlighting modern life's irony.

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    Cynical artist's illustration of couples' stages: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, showing changing dynamics over time.

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    #34

    Cynical illustration of a bearded figure holding Earth, with text saying "Spoiler: You All Die in the End," in a starry background.

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    #35

    Cynical artist illustration depicting a credit card reader with a small man being swiped by a large hand.

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    #36

    Cartoon about modern life shows people promoting CrossFit, running, gluten-free diets, and Game of Thrones at a door.

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    #37

    Cynical artist illustration of men and women discussing relationships with tool and bolt imagery.

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    Illustration about modern life showing humorous exam strategies by a cynical artist.

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    #39

    Cynical artist illustration: a man prays between a napping angel above and a devil below.

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    #40

    A cynical illustration of a person holding a "Please Like Me" sign, with a laptop, capturing modern life's craving for approval.

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    Cynical artist's illustration of the Bible evolving from law to fantasy over centuries.

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    Cynical artist illustration of inner child in 20th and 21st century, highlighting modern life's evolution.

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    Cute sun illustration with text "I give skin cancer," by a cynical artist on modern life.

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    Cynical artist illustrates modern life with a man comparing social media posts and feeling better.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Schadenfreude: when the failures of others are as gratifying as your own successes... especially when there haven't been much of the latter.

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    Cynical artist's illustration showing humorous steps on how to be evil, ending with "To sum up: be a cat."

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    Cynical illustration of superheroes in an orphanage building, highlighting modern life challenges.

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    Cartoon showing a person switching from reading a book to using a smartphone, illustrating modern life behaviors.

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    Cynical artist illustration depicting the fashion cycle from trendy to ridiculous via sweaters.

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    Cynical illustration of a bulldog labeled 'Internet' watching a small dog ignore Google Plus.

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    Icons with text: "23 years of helping you pretend to work," illustrating modern life by cynical artist.

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    Cynical illustration of a flower with satirical relationship phrases on petals.

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    Cynical artist's illustration of a necktie noose representing each day of the week.

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    #53

    Cynical artist illustration depicting music playlist composition with humorous categories on a pink background.

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    Cynical artist illustration showing men exaggerating events in a humorous side-by-side comparison.

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    Cartoon man frustrated as phone can't connect to free Wi-Fi, illustrating modern life's challenges.

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    Cynical artist's illustration depicting modern world religions through symbolic icons.

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    #57

    Cynical modern life illustration showing phone battery priorities: Tweeting, Facebook, games, emails, important tasks.

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    Smartphone displaying cynical artist's illustration with Tinder options: no, yes, and drunk.

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    Illustration of modern life showing a man kneeling with gold and a man in a suit with cash.

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