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u/Which_Cover_2043 6h ago
I've only seen this artist's comics a few times. Is the joke that the red head girl a red flag?
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u/Python_Feet 6h ago
Similarly to a comics about the girl from Czech Republic, the mc girl is a bit of a red flag.
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u/Statistactician 4h ago
The Czech woman's comics are more of an instrospective diary of her exoeriences, flaws, and insecurities. I've never gotten the sense that she was treating her issues lightly. It's more "raw and exposed" than "lol, I'm so toxic."
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u/SolemnSundayBand 3h ago
Are we talking about Alina cause I actually did a 180 on her. Used to think it was crude trash but now it's one of the few I actually read every time I see it show up.
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u/BoomFrog 4h ago
Yeah, I think the MC is the artists self insert but showing off her worst impulses. Like the artist is aware this is bad behavior. But it gets engagement. The next iteration of the outrage internet.
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u/Statistactician 1h ago
Yeah, this pretty clearly condemns the behavior. I'm not sure why people keep acting like the comic endorsing it for some reason.
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u/lughheim 6h ago
Every time I see comics about this relationship itās some of the most toxic shit lol
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u/Statistactician 4h ago
I mean, it's pretty explicitly supposed to be toxic? She drew the character with sharp teeth and horns while the friend reacts with concern. It's pretry clear that we're not supposed to be on her side, here.
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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire 6h ago
Oh girl....that is NOT how you should be thinking about the love of your life. Or using him for that matter. Especially if you think he's perfect. I dunno about y'all but after I met my wife I never thought about an ex ever again
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u/Gullible-Editor-2497 2h ago
I think OP is just getting that bag honestly.Ā
Seemingly every comic's punchline is either the MC being a bad partner, or the boyfriend being a bad partner.Ā
And most of the comments seem to reflect that opinion.
It feels like it's just engagement baiting.Ā
Which like...I get. You gotta make money.Ā
But it just doesn't really appeal to me.Ā
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u/Made_Bail 6h ago
Not sure if this is toxic behavior or not, but I'm erring on the side of
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u/Infamous-Oil3786 6h ago
It most definitely is toxic behavior
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u/Made_Bail 6h ago
That was my thought. The more comics I read about this girl, the less I like her honestly.
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u/Deathaster 5h ago
I don't know if these comics are fictional or exaggerating the truth, but it does seem to me like she and her boyfriend don't even like each other. I can't recall a single comic that had a positive interaction between them. I really hope they don't reflect the truth, that'd be really sad.
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u/Revayan 4h ago
Even if not based on irl, at least the gf character is very unlikable altough it seems like the artist wants to make her seem relatable lol
The bf is usually pretty sweet, albeit a bit clueless. Not that he can do anything about it cause the girlfriend refuses to communicate her misgivings in any form whatsover lol
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u/UpCDownCLeftCRightC Never Safe From Wumbo 6h ago
Same. Flaunting your partner to make specific people jealous seems unhealthy. If they're perfect or you just love them, you shouldn't care about stuff like that.
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u/Statistactician 4h ago
The whole joke is that it's toxic behavior, hence the devil horns and shark teeth. It doesn't leave a lot of room for subtle interpretation.
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u/xx_Chl_Chl_xx 6h ago
Why is there a yarn ball in her pocket in panel 5?
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u/NotNitewolf 6h ago
I think it is a bra
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u/KerPop42 6h ago
Oh shit I forgot to update my Facebook profile that I'm married now
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u/KerPop42 6h ago
Ugh, I don't know if I want Meta intelligencics inc to know that I'm married
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u/Deathaster 5h ago
If you're on Facebook, they're already collecting a bunch of data. If you don't want to share it, too late.
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u/KerPop42 5h ago
Yeah, i mean my grandmother in law friended my mom within 30 seconds of us telling her we're engaged. And there are a bunch of photos elsewhere
and most importantly, my wife would appreciate it
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u/KaybeeArts 5h ago
Maybe I donāt get this because several of my exes should be on a watch list, but do people justā¦not private their accounts or block their exes after the relationship is over? I can understand if they have profiles youāre not aware of, but generally, why would you want them to be able to keep tabs on you?
Iāve never felt comfortable with the idea that my exes have a viable avenue to contact me, so I block accounts as soon as I see them. I donāt want them to know shit about my life. Even if Iām thriving, I really donāt care about displaying that in hopes that theyāll see it. Like share stuff about your boyfriend online just because you want to.
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u/HonestyMcNasty 5h ago
I take my "little bit of levity" pill and laugh at most of your comics, thank you. Highly recommend them to others here.
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u/mtranda 5h ago
I was commenting just yesterday that although I don't vibe with a certain artist, I find it insane that she gets actual hate online.
But I think I get it now how one could be pushed.Ā
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u/Parking_Budget_1130 5h ago
Yeah people seem to be taking a tad personal , but it is Reddit so idk what I expected- maybe Iām just out of the loop (this is only the second post Iāve seen from the artist)
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u/Statistactician 4h ago
Artist: depicts toxic behavior as indulging bad impulses.
Readers: wow, this comic artist is so toxic.
I don't get it.
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u/Vivid_Bottle7222 4h ago
Iāve been this guy before and later found out she was just dating me to get her ex to feel jealous so heād get back with her.
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u/TriiiKill 6h ago
"You shouldn't care what your exes think."
"You shouldn't leave him on read just because you are angry."
How many of you have actually been in a healthy relationship? Holy fuck
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u/engetsu245 5h ago
I can sort of understand why she needed to be reminded of why she loved her boyfriend to begin with, us human beings are really good at just taking things for granting and becoming so used to something we forget its presence.
And maybe i'm just overthinking/reacting here but the fact that her immediate next thought was to parade him around to other people for the sole purpose of possibly making them feel bad, even if they'd hurt her before, makes it seem like she sees him as more of a trophy to parade around than a romantic partner. I dunno, it just comes off like she only appreciates him in this moment because his existence let's her get back at her exes
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u/papertowelrod 3h ago
I don't understand why this comic brings out people complaining, as if every comic protagonist is supposed to be a reflection of ideal behavior. Come on people, if it were "correct" behavior to do this, the comic wouldn't have a punchline. The whole point is that she is suddenly eager to share her relationship online for the wrong reasons.
Making a comic doesn't mean you endorse everything every character does or that it reflects your real life on a one-to-one basis.
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u/cactusbattus 5h ago
Geez these comments. God forbid a girl feel a little vengeful. š
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u/manonpinkcorner 5h ago
I see this artist's comics a lot and can't stand the comments. Are people looking for some role model perfect behavior in a webcartoon character?!? Not like anyone has ever used art to express their id or redirect negative energy into a positive release or anything.
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u/RedditUser000aaa 6h ago
He's perfect! So... Why sacrifice any of that happiness by thinking of all the shitty exes? They're left in the dust of time!
I appear to have become a boomer, but... Why even announce any of that on social media? Sure, once upon a time as a teenager I felt like sharing the good news to people who I barely knew, but now? Only people who matter know!