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Having real-life contradictions is what makes us human. That is one of the reasons why it is so challenging to put all humanity in one box of understanding.

If you have been here at Bored Panda for a while, you might have seen that there is no one better at noticing and illustrating these mind-bending ideas of contradictions than the Moscow-based illustrator Gudim Anton. He is well known for creating short comic books full of visual puns and quirks that offer a fresh perspective on the modern world.

To see our previous posts featuring more "Yes, But" comics, click hereherehere, and here.

More info: Instagram | twitter.com | patreon.com | gudim.threadless.com

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Ms. Sådmån
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no, but they aren't CHOOSING to stay in place, cat is choosing FOR THEM to stay in place.

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Anton has also created an account on Instagram called “Yes, But” that now has over 600k followers. It includes only two-panel comics telling ironic short stories based on our current society and its values.  

We were wondering if the artist’s view was any different than it was in the beginning. Anton shared: “The topics that I began to raise have changed + the world itself is also changing. Many problems that were relevant before have lost their relevance, on the other hand, new ones have appeared. I would like to say that my comics have become more positive, but looking at my recent work, I can't say that.”

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This is part 5 of the artist's comics, and we are sure it is not the last. We were wondering if these comics had personally influenced the artist.

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“I think it's more accurate to say that I'm the one who influences the comics, not the comics influence me. Every comic is, in some way, a reflection of me at the moment. Even the fact that I chose this particular topic for drawing, and not another, characterizes me in some way.”

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Mohsie Supposie
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A paper straw, but wrapped in plastic! So much for reducing plastic waste!

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Observation is the key to finding these fun and sometimes absurd contradictions. The artist has trained to see the world through a "yes, but" prism. We asked how his comics made the artist feel about humanity.

“I have been observing these contradictions for years, it so happened that I found a comic format with which it is convenient for me to talk about these contradictions. It is important that people adopted this format and began to use it themselves, sending me their observations. The world is full of contradictions. Of course, since I began to reflect on this in comics, I began to notice more and more contradictions.”

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And lastly, we asked if there are any contradictions Anton constantly repeats himself. “This is a very good question, it got me thinking. I think that the main and most frequent contradiction in everyday life is to do what you do not want because it is necessary. If you think about how many things we do without pleasure, you can be very surprised.”

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TheDemonicCat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand why people want giant windows Infront of their bathtub? Even in rural areas it is relatively easy to look in. On the second floor? Grab some binoculars and you're set! I would be much too paranoid about some creep to enjoy the view.

Margi Haarhoff
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As far as I am concerned, if anybody goes to the trouble of getting binoculars and looking at my naked body, they deserve what they're going to see...I am fat, old and creased 🤷‍♀️

Lopez, Laura
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can get 1 way windows where you can see out but people can't see in

Matt Ronald Slater
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to put a window in your bathroom, put in one of those windows that lets light in, but looks like it's permanently covered in frost.

Chel Bolin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok folks, the point if this isn't peeping Tom's. Notice the windows are fogged up.

Vira
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see a problem here, other than those contemporary tubs are not that comfy, and generally you can spray the windows so they don't fog. I do it to my backyard glass doors in my kitchen so I can cook and enjoy the yard.

PADNA
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ya'll missing the point that the windows got foggy next to warm water 😂

Hans Brandt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, boo-hoo! The steam made your expensive glass windows smudgy, while you were taking a bath inside your spacious bathroom in your bigass manor, on the edge of a lake in the mountains! HOW SAD?!?!?! In the mean time, I use a 1 square meter bathroom and a basic shower!

Sofia Murat
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A. It could have been a nice hotel and B. It's about how useless windows in front of bathtubs are. And C. If it was a big and expensive manor, people work hard to afford it, you can't just sit and get everything you want, everyone who ever achieved anything went through fails, it's about not giving up, and if someone got through all that, they deserve the large house, because it shows how they reached their goals.

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Ms. Sådmån
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either, that's how they market or its literally called hotel star star star star star.

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Ms. Sådmån
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey at least i'm stacked in monopoly.. "HAHAHA NO ONE CAN BEAT ME!! ALL YOUR HOMES ARE MINE!! CAPITALISM!!!"

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Demi Zwaan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I never understood concerts. Most people can barely see the artist and it’s way too loud.

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Hans Brandt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are a dumbass, you can think 3845 times and still make a bad decision!

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Michelle M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. This reminds me of a Yoruba proverb. "Tie the wrapper around your butts, or roll your butts around the wrapper. The method doesn't matter, as long as the butts are covered." (Not the best translation) So, it doesn't matter how you hold your cups or utensils, as long as you get the job done.

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BlackestDawn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In fairness this could be a safety issue. It could be that there are no good or even decent cycling paths around where they live.

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Froggi Juice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just don't use the chopsticks" if she didn't use them you'd slam her for that too stfu

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