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Meet Brian King, the creative mind behind Mayoking Comics! From childhood dreams to daily doses of laughter, Brian's journey is as delightful as his cartoons.

Mayoking Comics range from fantasy to cheeky humor, reflecting Brian's wild imagination! "I have always wanted to make cartoons since I was 9. Finally, when I was 38, I got serious about it. For me, the goal is to make use of my creative spark and hopefully make people feel something," the artist shared in a previous interview with Bored Panda.

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adam whatley
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2 years ago

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Nykky
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not always. You have to be given the opportunity. But that will never happen if you don't fight.

Janet Howe
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is true. There are so many people who need to see this. You can turn hopeless into happiness when you choose life.

Mr. Nurse Man
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it doesn’t always workout for everyone, and I’m not making any judgments about them, but it makes me sad that the marriage ended.

LizzieBorden69
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is awesome and I know how hard that is.

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Bored Panda reached out to Brian once again, seeking further insights into his creative process and a deeper understanding of his personal experiences. In a previous interview, the artist mentioned that his comics have resonated with people on a personal level. So, we wanted to know if he could share any stories or messages from his fans that meant a lot to him.

The artist shared, "There was a certain point where the comic almost became therapy to me, I am currently in actual therapy for depression and suicidal thoughts years ago. Been improving myself and how I talked to myself constantly over those years and as I made the comic, it became a way for me to repeat to myself messages that would help me overcome lots of struggles we keep internal... money struggles, depression, and thoughts of giving up.

A lot of these comics will reach people when they are at a low point, just doom scrolling social media, and I will from time to time get messages from people about how a comic helped them. A comic that gets a lot of messages is one about sadness and not just sitting in it and trying to move forward instead of sitting in the muck."

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    #2

    A Comic About Getting Older

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    Philip Vitkus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And prepare for the time after time.

    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and stop eating candy?

    Heather Vandegrift
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if the human isn't getting old, spending as much quality time with your power is important, because they are always gone too soon

    #3

    A Comic About About A Cleanse

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    Harlan Sarvis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of birds with one stone, literally and figuratively.

    Ivy Cutler
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talk about yourself. If you're not a human WTF are you then??

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Detox by asteroid! Theia 2?

    "As a father, there are lots of comics about how to keep trying as a parent, and of course, I get messages from great parents all over the world trying their best. Those always feel good cause you know some people are changing what it is to be a parent in their family and it can be really hard to not be a mirror image of your own parents."

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    #4

    A Comic About Divorce

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    cj be like
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wholesomeness of divorce!

    Heather Vandegrift
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first husband and I got along much better when we weren't married, and it helped us keep our daughter's life more stable

    LaShaunda Dixon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never been married but I can only guess the best thing to do is pray 🙏 and move on. Just because one thing in your life died don't mean you have to. 💔🤔🥰♥️

    John
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "This study finds that divorce works. The longitudinal evidence in the paper suggests that marital dissolution eventually produces a rise in psychological wellbeing. Both men and women gain, and do so approximately equally. For those couples who take it, the leap into the dark seems to improve their lives" (Gardner, Jonathan; Oswald, Andrew 2005) This is the conclusion from a credible research paper, I figured a more critically acclaimed source was in order. Don't shoot the messenger.

    Jonathan Eggers
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    2 years ago

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    Yeah a study published by cnn maybe 🤣 divorce is incredibly unhealthy and the rate of people who remarry afterwards have a 75% chance of failure 😿🥺

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    2 years ago

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    crispymate
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unhappy parents is the failure.. and not realising we can't always force and choose what brings happiness, or what grows us into sometimes different directions. So many unhappy people in these comments it's a shame

    Alexander Vargas
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it just means both of you are selfish bastards :) Divorce is terrible for children.

    WFH Forever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not as bad as seeing a parent being abused by the other. When I finally found the strength to kick him out, my kids (6, 13) response was "you should have done it a long time ago."

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    Ragnarok (UR/re/tar/ded)
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    Except that you did fail. You failed because from the outset you promised that you would be there for each other and for your children for better or for worse. If you couldn't keep that promise then you ought not to have made it in the first place, especially if you had kids. It's very easy for parents to get divorced and say nothing will change but for the kids the entire foundation of their world is pulled out from underneath them. You are a failure, you are selfish, and worst of all you'll never change because you don't accept any responsibility.

    Tish Carter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents got along so much better after their divorce. They still call each other every anniversary, they were at all my events growing up. My stepmom and my mom are good friends. When my grandpa died, my dad was there with condolences. When my dad got diagnosed with cancer, my mom helped at his house and he eventually recovered. They were there for each other. They just sucked as a married couple and because they figured that out they were able to do better with other people.

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    #5

    A Comic About Grim Reaper

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    Trainingfortheballetpotteh🇺🇦
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor death. He gets a bad rep, even though death dosen't kill people, but guides them when they die and helps them.

    Nykky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was part of the comedy in Billy and Mandy, how everyone in the neighborhood was so damn stupid, except Billy's mom, that they never recognized Grim for what he's is: the town's reaper. I miss that show

    Jen Mart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Death really takes a holiday

    Brian makes comics every weekday, and we wanted to know how he stays focused and keeps getting ideas every day. "I am lucky enough to get a 1-hour lunch break at my office and have a mobile tablet," the artist told us. "I started by working out trying to lose weight, and just changed the habit to do something I always wanted to pursue. I started giving myself 15 minutes after I even made some rough comics, and if they were good, I would draw them at night, making them full color.

    As the habit became more disciplined, I would eat in 10 minutes and work on drawing comics for 50 minutes. As a father, I didn't always have a ton of time at home, so as I kept drawing on lunch, I eventually had color comics down to a 1-hour block. It is a habit that I am very happy I made time for, and I am very proud that I made it a priority finally in my life."

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    Nykky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your child will remember it. But also make sure you follow through.

    Elizabeth Brown
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually was friends with a girl who was disappointed to go to Disney. Her parents told her they were going to Washington (I think D.C.), and "surprised" her last minute. Problem was... they had gone to Disney like 4 times before, she was very excited for the change of pace

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think kids will remember the times you had to say "no, we can't do that." They will remember that one time you COULD do it, and that you participated and had fun along with them.

    William Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents had me at a point when they weren't very financially stable, so I do remember the few big trips we had way better than the times we couldn't afford them, but as the oldest of 7 I also enjoy being able to see the tiny ones getting to enjoy those things much more often than I was able to. I might not have been able to go to disney world until I was a teenager, but I loved getting to see my little brother get to experience it at an age where he was still young enough to believe he was meeting the real life mickey mouse... and then watch my sister cry because it was a human sized mouse

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    #7

    A Comic About Hell

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    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way things are going, there may be rent in hell in the future...

    Steve Mendenhall
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not having enough money to pay bills is hell

    Why?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minus the air-conditioning!

    Ashley_Kirin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you brought your wallet cause the rent in hell is... Paid.. With your soul...?

    Sands Time
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell is not a joke. It is very real. People need to understand that if you end up there you will NEVER GET OUT!! Please change your ways now and repent. Ask Jesus for help!! Give your life to Jesus instead of the devil!

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    A Comic About Valentine's Day

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    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss playing... I need to find my old characters and then find a campaign... :-/

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    Anony Mouse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We’re in our 50s and we still play D&D every week! :D

    Chickens are fluffy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget pets!! ❤️😺🐶🐭🐰🐮🐷🐴🦎🐢🐍🐁🐀🐑🐪🐫🦜🐔🐓🐿️🦚🦃🦢🐟🐠🦐🦞🐛🐌🐚❤️

    Nykky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats get all my Valentine's love!

    LaShaunda Dixon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely beautiful ! 😄 Even if you are by yourself you must ALWAYS love yourself first ! ♥️♥️♥️🥰

    ImagineThat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valentines Day isn't just for lovers, it's to show those close to you how much you appreciate them ❤

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    Nykky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are your child's first and biggest example in everything. Act like it and they'll be great people

    Heather Vandegrift
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life isn't that simple. Some parents do everything they can, set a good example and provide structure and love and nurturing, but the kid was born with mental issues and is STILL a nightmare.

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    #11

    A Comic About Going On A Mission

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    CryingChildKinnie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd just like to say that one day I woke up and the first thought in my head was "What if Zelda's secretly lesbian" and that's not even the weirdest first thought of a day I've had.

    Elizabeth Brown
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know some people think certain zelda/link duos are siblings. I love the idea that link just attracts women everywhere and just doesn't ever reciprocate, like an opposite Geralt

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    LaShaunda Dixon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look like he gonna die just carrying all that c**p.🤔😂😉

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now all we need is pepper spray.

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    #12

    A Comic About Believing In Yourself

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    spaghetti Pocalypse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! Not very fast, but it's still my favorite thing I've done :)

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    Nykky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the lungs and long legs for cross country. I do not have the weight lol

    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of all the things I wished I could do, running is not one of them. LOL.

    #13

    A Comic About A Relationship

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    Bri
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm tearing up, this is great

    LaShaunda Dixon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better hope you don't run out of oxygen.🤔

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great sentiment. Some of us have no idea where we're headed. But floundering, and then finding your direction, is always better with someone you love.

    Ashley Deane
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    2 years ago

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    Where we are Heading*

    Zoukou Zouk - Dawn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Headed is correct. Heading is grammatically correct too but no need to correct. Have a nice day, don't hesitate to check the relevant grammar rule as I just did to know more about English every day ^^

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    #14

    A Comic About The Need To Chill

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    LaShaunda Dixon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen to the Floaters if you want to float on. That's the name of the song Float On.😉

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you ever notice how relaxed you felt just floating on your back in the pool? Life should always be that way.

    m.w.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ground control to Major Tom!

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    #15

    A Comic About Rain

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Didn't you go over Denmark?" "But I need to go again!"

    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I told you to go before we left - there are no bathrooms there!"

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    A Comic About Being Proud Of Your Choices

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    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UPVOTE for shirt invoking Arthur Brown in Panel 1 !!!!! The God of Hellfire!!! FIRE... YOU'RE GONNA BURN ... original,1968- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-4SnIJJCH8w ... 1986- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FSgQggth7hw ... recent,2016- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEKElYD-mYM ... 2017- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XOJSQ1_mYz0

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I have come to believe that all of our past selves are omnipresent and our mission is to adjust things, and ourselves, as we move forward, so that they may all coexist in harmony

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    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just now living in panel #4 -- long journey...

    Frances Lee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a teach that gave us an assignment: write to you future self.

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have no idea what your life will be in 10, 20, 30 years. Be faithful and true to yourself and enjoy the journey.

    Nykky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of these relate to my aroace a*s lmao

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    #18

    A Comic About A Sleepy Cat

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    "Disembodied voice"
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't wake up your cat for no reason

    LaShaunda Dixon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reeow ? That cat needs a Vet ASAP ?🤔😂😂😂😹

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    A Comic About Making Comics

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    A Comic About Therapy

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    Rwby Couch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes it's just nice to have someone to talk to

    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was always in expectation that was their core role...

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    FlamingoPanda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with this one, I learn something new every time I see my therapist and there is always something that she is helping me through. Sometimes all she does is ask some pointy questions and that is the help I need, other times she teaches me new coping skills.

    Frances Lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My therapists have all become too familiar.

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    #22

    A Comic About A Hungry Evil In The Water

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    #24

    A Comic About Posing

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they didn't censor the sideballs! 🙈

    Jen Mart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and here I thought "hard pose" was a stance difficult to hold DUH

    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was too, and is in yoga, and after researching I think it is actually a difficult one to *draw*, and what we have here is a classic case of PUN

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just not qualified to comment on this. I'm not a pointer.

    Sarah Bard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems highly inappropriate around children

    LaShaunda Dixon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pointing what ? Isn't that his middle finger ? 🤔😂😂😂😉

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    #25

    A Comic About Being Happy About Life

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    Cammy Mack
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these are like Bazooka Joe comics almost.

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    A Comic About Dating A Serial Killer

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    Janet Howe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Serial killer. You can tell by the haircut.

    LaShaunda Dixon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the glasses gave him away ! 🤔😂😂😂🤓

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    Shinobu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um it might be just me but i can't see that happening to a guy like that especially since i myself pretty much look the same.

    Nykky
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's playing on the abysmally absurd trend women are doing now that's basically idolizing serial killers like Ted Bundy, BTK, and Charles Manson. You should have seen the stupid Facebook and Twitter posts when that one "documentary" on Netflix about Jeffrey Dahmer came out. The whole trend was big and bad enough that MatPat did a Film Theory on it

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    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (BP missed some low hanging censoring here)

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    A Comic About Ill Ghost

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    Filipa Menezes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I didn't think I'd ever see that, but here we are

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    Autistic McWolferson the Forth
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf are they erect as ghosts peeping on living ppl clapping cheeks? Whyyyyyy?

    Masaki Takoyama
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    2 years ago

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    George Dabrowski
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still won't get the vaccinations. Your choice.My kid has never even had flu. Tried to describe it to him.... Waste of time...😥

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    A Comic About Superman

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    #31

    A Comic About "What Ifs"

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    Nykky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My issue is thinking what if I accidently do something illegal. In my line of work, it's possible, even if improbable.

    Autistic McWolferson the Forth
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you're talking about negligence, most illegal actions require intention. So if you don't intend to do something illegal u good, unless it's negligence based.

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