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Anton Gudim’s "Yes, But" series continues to capture the everyday contradictions we all recognize but often overlook. His clever two-panel comics have become a staple for those who appreciate humor that cuts to the heart of life’s little absurdities. From the ironies of daily routines to the quirks of modern living, Gudim’s work resonates with anyone who’s ever stopped to wonder, “Wait, does that even make sense?”

After countless posts and with a dedicated following, it’s clear that Gudim has mastered the art of mixing humor with insight. His minimalist style and sharp observations are now familiar to many, and his comics never fail to hit the mark. If you haven’t already seen his work, now’s the time to dive in—these latest comics might make you laugh and think in equal measure.

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#1

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions in knowledge focus: traditional vs. modern media skills.

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ocean todd
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We as a society are doomed

The Darkest Timeline
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The anti-intellectualism and anti-authority (not authoritarian) attitude among Americans is staggering and is hurting us badly.

robin aldrich
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it's a money making career and it's called social media influencer

Roni Stone
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Death of Expertise by Thomas M. Nichols is an excellent book about this very phenomenon.

Bored Panda reached out to Gudim once again to explore his creative process in greater depth. We kicked things off with a thought-provoking question: If he were to create a "Yes, But" comic about his own creative journey, what would it look like? "I think the main 'Yes, but' of the creative process is how you sometimes imagine an idea in your head versus how it looks when you actually draw it. Like, yes, you come up with a cool idea, but then people comment, 'I don't get it.'" 

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    #2

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with a "Start Free Trial" button requiring credit card info.

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    ƒιѕн
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I use privacy.com, get the free trial and forget about it, never charged.

    ocean todd
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might be the greatest find yet! Thanks fISH

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    mary norton
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I never use the “free trial!!” I refuse to be charged later on!!!

    Leigh
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom talked me into a free trial.i was hesitant to give out my debit card info but she assured me it was safe. I signed up for a free trial of a tv sport company fubo. I quickly realized they didn't feature the games I wanted to watch. I promptly canceled and received a confirmation email from fubo. They went to town with my bank account. Despite the fact they stole $500 my bank wouldnt refund me.

    kelsischloe1986
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your bank can and will get that money back. Especially if it was not authorized. All banks will retrieve money that was not authorized to be taken off your card. You just have to call your bank. By the way, how did a free trial end up charging you $500? Every tv subscription I know of is under or $80. Most are $7.99 to $25ish.

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    Yi-Seul Shin
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Skillshare does this, reason why I hate when youtubers lie saying that people can try it "for free".

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    #3

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing societal contradictions with a "Make America Great Again" hat labeled "Made in China."

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    trixiefly11
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We want everything to be made in america but we don't want to pay the price for things that were made with fair wages.

    The Darkest Timeline
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fair wages are different everywhere but, no, we don’t want to pay for things made by those with fair wages in America and no American will work for what those companies would offer if they repatriated that manufacturing.

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    Joshua David
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Temu makes Trump items and it drives me crazy the hypocrisy! Especially when they post photos with the items.

    Glen Ellyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose "he" will exempt his Chinese junk from tariffs.

    PhaseWitFact
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    America has yet to be great for women or POC. Let's just with on making America great.

    frank Bagazinski
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is False. Maga hat's say on the inside "proudly made in the USA

    Becky Samuel
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is a joke, because what that really means is that the materials come from China, and 99% of the manufacturing is done in China, and then they do one tiny piece like the printing in the USA and slap the label on.

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    Creating a comic involves a delicate balance of creativity, timing, and intuition. But knowing when a piece is truly finished can be one of the trickiest parts of the process. With that in mind, we asked Gudim how he decides when a comic is done. "By nature, I tend to be quite doubtful. I wouldn't call myself a confident person because I engage in critical thinking too often. For many, this can be a strength, but for me, it sometimes gets in the way of simply enjoying things without analyzing them. 

    Going back to how I know when a comic is ready: usually right after finishing it. I almost always have doubts about how good it is and may even show it to close people to gauge their reaction. But since, as a creative individual, it's important for me to stay in a constant flow of ideas, I don't dwell too long on one comic—after finishing one, I'm already thinking about the next."

    #4

    Illustration by Anton Gudim shows fireworks and pets hiding under furniture, depicting society's contradictions.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fireworks upset all the local wildlife not just pets and also veterans with PTSD.

    Johnnynatfan
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a new retirement community have a celebration for their opening. They had a professional fire works show that no one in the surrounding areas knew was going to happen. I was out with my dogs and my beagle ran off and was missing for hours. He finally made it home around 4 am. I was so pissed off. I would have never had him out there with me if I knew what was coming.

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    robin aldrich
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we used to live in a neighborhood where they would set them off in the street in front of our house for no apparent reason .. not the usual holidays you expect them.... just to see things blow up

    Philippa Davies
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of our neighbours has been doing this. Not in front of our house as far as I know, but somewhere very close. We can hear them late at night sometimes.

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    #5

    Comic by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions: no phone sign vs. using a touch screen in a car.

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    HF
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tesla is run by a k**b, and that's why they don't have any in the cars

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bought a 2018 Escape. Salesman apologized that it had a small (3 inch) Driver info center rather than a large interactive screen. "You don't understand, that's a selling point for us, thanks". What it DOES have is a factory towing package, which I feel is a more robust drivetrain.

    JL
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some things on my car's screen don't work while in motion, and some do. I have no idea how they determined what will and won't work while moving. Some things let you get several menu levels down before it stops you. Makes no sense.

    WindySwede
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The difference is that you hold the phone.. but touch-s**t is not super safe also :P

    Gudim shared that he keeps notes with around 50 "Yes, but" ideas of varying levels of inventiveness. "I go through these notes when I need to draw a new comic and choose the one that appeals to me at that moment. Some ideas remain untouched for a long time, while others get refined over time. I also want to thank my Instagram followers, who send me stories every day with 'Yes, but' situations from their lives or share their own ideas. Some comics are based on ideas from followers, and I love that the 'Yes, but' format has become so broad and relevant to people all over the world. 

    Of course, some ideas are hard to convey in just two panels, so I add extra frames when needed. Sometimes animation or sound is required. In such cases, I adapt the format to fit the idea."

    #6

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a birthday celebration contrast and cleanup.

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    Ravenkbh
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate coming home and finding strangers throwing paper in my house

    NerdAlert
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is why I don't throw birthdays in my house

    Kat
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aah yes, I hate it when they come home and start asking random questions, why the window is broken who i am, why I'm here, get out... just like jeez at least I threw you a party

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    #7

    Illustration of society's contradictions by Anton Gudim, showing a packaged salmon labeled "yes, but" with little content.

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    ANGEL BABY
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's advertised vs what you actually receive

    WindySwede
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what you see is what you get.. 🤨

    #8

    Illustration by Anton Gudim of a cat hesitating to eat a treat from a hand, depicting society’s contradictions.

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    XenoMurph
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They WILL eat you when you're dead

    Kit Black
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hope so. If my life goes in such a way that I pass and leave a beloved pet behind, and no one notices soon enough, I'd hope my pet survives, and doesn't face e*******n just because they were starving.

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    Multa Nocte
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now HERE'S where universal timing comes into play. My spousal unit just got home and handed me new kitty treats which I was offering to one of the cats exactly as this cartoon came up. Spooky! :`-) Although she didn't bite me (THIS time).

    NerdAlert
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat does this (He's not the smartest)

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    #9

    Illustration depicting society's contradictions with a man watching lion and antelope documentaries.

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    XenoMurph
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure i understand why I'm getting downvoted. People will cheer the billionaires, but not realise that they get rich off the poor people's work and spending, while the poor people bemoan their poverty. They hoard the wealth the POOR people created.

    me McG
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now is not the time to bury our heads. I applaud every opportunity to point out the inequality of the times we live in. Thank you XenoMurph for extending your ancillary mouth and extracting a bit of wisdom from the mind of reason and spitting it back out at us to chew on. Xeno-67d1d...624434.jpg Xeno-67d1de0624434.jpg

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    Opal Chagrin
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the sports fans who jump on the bandwagon and root for the 'winning' team (such as the Cowboys during the years when they were good) but now they are underdogs who usually get badly beat...

    XenoMurph
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    Welcome to capitalism.

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    #11

    Illustration by Anton Gudim highlighting a contradiction with a faucet and a showerhead.

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    Philly Bob
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially in winter and you have a wife who always forgets and stops the shower by turning off the water. That first 5 seconds is like a polar bear plunge in shower form. It will wake you the hell up though!

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    Nathan Shipman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened once or twice to me. I turned the water on while it is diverted to the shower setting without knowing it. Sprayed myself with freezing water when starting a shower. WOooooooweeeee!

    Gogubaci
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this happened way too many times

    Philippa Davies
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a domestic cleaner, I have had multiple situations similar to this!

    me McG
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'White Tears' Just Keep On Coming ...

    A girl
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really try but my husband gets doused a lot

    #12

    Illustration of a $50 flight ticket vs. a $68 taxi fare, highlighting society's contradictions.

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    I am the rat in your walls
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    50 DOLLAR PLANE TICKETS?!?!?!?!?! (do they exist?)

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    #13

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with a fantasy world theme in a living room and astrology scene.

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    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was an episode of the Big Bang Theory, and it made the exact same point.

    HF
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we all know cats aren't real, thank you

    Christina Staab
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused about what's going on in the drawing on the right. The moon and people with animal bodies and some other stuff.

    john doe
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Astrology and belief in supernatural stuff is wayyyyy more harmful to people's lives than being a super fan of media ever could be.

    Mirage the Shadow
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry, please explain how my religion (wiccan/witchcraft) is harmful to my life? I am only doing things for myself, it's not even like I'm attending a public service or advertising my religion on billboards.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim depicting airline baggage weight contradictions.

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    veryvenasaur
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bag weights are about the baggage handlers not being able to safely life and carry it not about how much weight is on the plane.

    Caitlin Davenport
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That weight limit is to protect baggage handlers. It has nothing to do with weight on the plane.

    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is the cartoonist showing he doesn't understand the reason for weight limits on airplanes.

    Alan Williams
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You also have to have rules ins place. If you don't enforce them, people will take the p**s.

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    9 months ago

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    #16

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with pumpkin seeds preparation and consumption.

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    Joshua David
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always toast my seeds. I will buy pumpkins (not to carve) to eat the fresh seeds!

    The Darkest Timeline
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hulls get stuck in my teeth but I love the kernels

    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but no on this entire "comic".

    NerdAlert
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pumpkin seeds are fantastic roasted and salted

    Christina Staab
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pumpkin seeds inside the pumpkin are superior to the ones in the bag. I've never found any that compare.

    #17

    Man in a suit with colorful socks, illustrating societal contradictions by Anton Gudim.

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    Jesse
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you saw my socks next to the rest of my clothes, you'd think there's a split personality involved.

    robin aldrich
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I like interesting socks I don't see a problem with that

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    Scott Rackley
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a plant manager like this, cool guy. He owned some crazy socks, and evidently a massive sock drawer.

    Lucy D
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks more professional with the socks!

    #18

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with a clear sky and tangled wires.

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    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Step a few feet to the side and look again, Sport-o.

    Jossh Nine
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's more about using solar energy rather than the view.

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    Kat Alison
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can’t we have underground electricity wires?

    Becky Samuel
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can. Many countries are working hard to install them. It's expensive, involves a huge amount of work, a large carbon footprint, and makes maintenance much more difficult so it's understandable that progress is slow.

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    axnyslie
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A better Yes, But is the stars at night obscured by so much needless lightning.

    Christina Staab
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have admittedly done that and also shamelessly erase people that are accidentally in photos.

    Panda McPandaface
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, we'll just do away with electricity supplies then.

    Bobby Edler
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wonders of modern technology.

    #19

    Balloon shaped like number 2 with warning label, illustrating societal contradictions.

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    trixiefly11
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it's a decoration, not a toy.

    Nonya Business
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every dang time! Many toys for toddlers have those stickers. It is a CYA if the kids are not supervised, break it then try to eat the evidence. This is about as annoying as all the cute maternity t-shirt slogans that are not available on clothing shaped to accommodate a baby bump.

    #20

    Illustration showing our society's contradictions: a blank TV screen vs. playing an animated show.

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    Ian Shaw
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because of widescreen letterbox format, half of the screen is wasted

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    axnyslie
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People don't remember the whole full screen/ wide screen fits when DVDs were first introduced.

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    #21

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions: 4K TV vs. retro video game graphics.

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    Kit Black
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will absolutely play Pitfall on the largest screen possible!

    Johnnynatfan
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yeah! I play old Nintendo games on my big 4K screen and love it

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    Niels AirMax
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just hooked my N64 to my Big-@ss TV last weekend to play Goldeneye. I kid you not! 😂

    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but the artist shows a lack of understanding on how technology and fun work.

    Alex Kreitner
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would guess it's just supposed to be a cute contradiction, not a deep criticism of people's choices for fun. Probably hard to imagine anything like that lately, I know.

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    Anton Gudim illustration showing societal contradictions with a "Baby on Board" sign and a man driving carelessly.

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    leloir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In France it is forbidden to smoke in a car when there are children in it.

    Krys Copeland
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, at least he rolled down the window?

    Ambrosius
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it matter he also smokes in the car? He likely does it in the house as well.

    trixiefly11
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A car is a much smaller area than a house, but honestly shouldn't do it in the house either. Just respect

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    #23

    Illustration showing a five-star hotel entrance but rated 3.7 stars, depicting society’s contradictions.

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    Opal Chagrin
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I came across a photo of a hotel that actually did this - they used the stars in the design of the building to make it seem like it was a 5 star resort

    #24

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a plugged-in air purifier and a rabbit sitting on its cord, depicting societal contradictions.

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    Kit Black
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you leave a rabbit loose and unsupervised in a house?

    Diana Wilcox
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It can be done with proper rabbit proofing. My bun-son is free-roam, and any cord clusters (I also keep fish and herps) are blocked off by NIC grids. Works like a charm, and we can all coexist without problems!

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    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did the rabbit live after chewing into electricity? So many of these aren't really "buts" other than, But the artist had no idea where he was going with this

    Laura Williams
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bunny would be dead if it chews through an electric cord.

    #25

    Illustration of society's contradictions showing a child away from TV and adult with VR headset.

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    Stephen Wild
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm showing my age here, but back in the early days of colour television, there was a problem that some television sets produced X-rays as a by-product of the extremely high voltages (60 KV if I remember correctly) produced by vacuum tubes such as the damper. People were recommended not to sit too close to the sets to avoid exposure. Although by about 1970 shielding of these tubes was mandated to reduce exposure, parents had absorbed the message and this has continued to this day... even though there is no possible way that modern LED televisions can produce X-rays at all...

    Tara Pittman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhhh I never knew that! Now it makes perfect sense.

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    Ron Man
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still bright though, which is what the issue with being close is to screens.

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    #26

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a modern desk setup and a person sleeping on a plain mattress, depicting contradictions.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How one allocates ones' finances are personal choice. If he'd rather have a nice computer system than a good bed, why do we care?

    robin aldrich
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say one might care if he's living in his parents basement and doesn't have a job or really make any contribution anywhere other than on video games.. but yeah it is just a cartoon

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    Roni Stone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People got priorities, man. Let 'em be.

    Glen Ellyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gee, I thought it could be a jab at muskrat because he says a lot of his workers sleep at the office.

    axnyslie
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fancy bed doesn't pay your bills, a desktop workstation does.

    john doe
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha me when I was in college

    #27

    Illustration by Anton Gudim depicting societal contradictions with concert and airplane scenes.

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    Manicmary
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How's that a yes? He's obstructing the shorter one's view. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm confused

    Erik Biesemeier
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a negative unlike most of the other ones. Yes, being shorter means your view is obstructed, but being shorter is nicer on the airplane. (I'm the tall guy in the picture and I can tell you it sucks on planes.)

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    #28

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with security discarding scissors but serving metal cutlery.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    never gotten metal ones?

    Lexi
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have, but only when I treated myself to an upgrade

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who's getting metal forks and knives on planes?

    Kat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when they confiscated two EXPENSIVE gold items and kept it, the poor woman had crumbled to the floor crying and they still only got one, there was no "man" with her so she was just looked down on like that, that guy is now out there somewhere after selling what he got...it disgusts me because no one did anything

    #29

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a contradiction: a man showers before entering pool but then urinates in it.

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    Jrdiver
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome to our Ool. Notice there is no P in it. Keep it that way.

    Big Lurker
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer the sign I saw at a pool once; we don't swim in your toilet, don't pee in our pool...

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    JL
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does that guy pee gasoline?

    #30

    Illustration showing a box of skin tone plasters next to a mismatched bandage on a hand, depicting societal contradictions.

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    S M
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more diverse skin tone ones tend to be more expensive. Cheap ones are normally this color. But at least there is an attempt being made!

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    PhaseWitFact
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a white person. I've never had a bandaid match my skin. I didn't know that weird yellow color was even supposed to match skin. Nice we've got options now though.

    Ron Man
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes but those don't actually match anyone's skin in the first place, and there are different shades you can buy now anyway...

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As it never matches my skintone I use the bandaids with Spiderman.

    Bobby Edler
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, they are called band aids....who gives 2 effs about the colour ?

    #31

    Illustration by Anton Gudim shows society contradiction: tongs next to bread and a woman grabbing bread by hand.

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    Kat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's there but she's still taking it w here hand 🤣

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    #32

    Man observing a Christmas tree; first panel decorated, second shows contradictions in decoration.

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    Happy Onion
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People don't decorate the back of the tree? Ours is in front of a window so we've always done it.

    Tara Pittman
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person has children, cats or dogs! Lmao

    Lene
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Denmark the entire tree is the front. Because we dance around it. There's no "hiding the back of the tree"-option. Lol. My bf's granddad tried to hide an ugly part of a Christmas tree one time in the 1980s and he's been dead for decades but they still talk and laugh about that one year he pretended that he had found a nice tree -but he placed it against a wall and it was pretty much dead on the back. There is NO hiding a bad looking part of a Christmas tree in Denmark.

    Kat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait y'all only make the FRONT of the tree Look nice 😭

    #33

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing societal contradictions using a camera in colorful and gray environments.

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    #34

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a contradiction with a plain shirt and a shirt with a bag obscuring the design.

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    Lene
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have long hair and I love band shirts. But I don't give a flying f about prints on the back because my long hair will hide it anyway. Lol

    Kat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You like the shirt but it looks plain anyways

    #35

    Illustration of society's contradictions: woman on treadmill versus taking a taxi.

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    Ron Man
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I exercise on a treadmill, but color me crazy, because I don't want to walk 20 miles to the airport...

    #36

    Illustration by Anton Gudim highlighting societal contradictions with a driver facing contradictory "please drive carefully" signs.

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    Another Panda
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    moving signs/hyper bright signs and headlights/advertising everywhere /shiny reflective vehicles and buildings- people need to design things to reduce distractions, glare, and blinding lights and reflections.

    #37

    Illustration of a woman with serotonin tattoo contrasted with her crying over chemical equations, depicting societal contradictions.

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    ManuelQue
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattoo is of serotonin - a lack of it causes depression. Fixed it for you.

    Kat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She really thought she could teach w only one tattoo 😭

    #38

    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing societal contradictions with "Not Tested on Animals" label on dog shampoo.

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    Alyx Is Indeed A Rock
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Testing on animals means testing if the chemicals are safe. Why would they potentially harm an animal for that?

    NoiseMaker
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too be sure it's not harmful for humans. That's worth killing off a few animals, if needed.

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    Bored Retsuko
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    9 months ago (edited)

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    Umm...? Yes, maybe pet owners will appreciate cruelty free products?

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't want my pet to be the test subject is the gist of it.

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    #39

    Illustration depicting society's contradictions with a man protesting technology a*******n, then seen using tech in hospital.

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    PhaseWitFact
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have enjoy having your eyeballs glued to your phone all the time to need high tech medical care.

    Ron Man
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So a guy who doesn't believe in being glued to your phone isn't allowed to be in the hospital? The author really isn't make a lot of sense with this one, Yes, I believe in the responsible use of technology, but I had a heart attack...? Okay.

    Dar Mal
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kinda like all the old people in the US hating on socialism and national healthcare voting for King Dorito and he pulls their Medicaid and Social Security

    Chris Dev
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feel like the first picture is supposed to be saying that the man believes that all technology is bad not just phone add!ction

    Elizabeth Crosby
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the electrodes on the outside of his gown made me laugh :)

    ManuelQue
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The man showsbhe is anti-tech and then is in a situation where tech is saving his life.

    #40

    Illustration of societal contradictions: gift with card named Bob.

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    PhaseWitFact
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some families have an agreement where one person works outside the home for an income and the other maintains the home. The money is for both of them. Same with kids, when it's my birthday, we go out to dinner but I still pay bc I make a lot more money than they do and they have a baby at home. I enjoy the celebration with them.

    NoiseMaker
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in some families both work and they share everything, no matter who earns the most. But sure, this one is bad, because hopefully she's made an effort to find something he likes.

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    Bored Sailor
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this one, like when I go to dinner with my wife and she jokes I got this one. But it is not who pays intead the thought behind what was spent on.