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30 Comics Reflecting On Important Things That Are Happening In The World By Janek Koza
Interview With Artist
Let us make this Friday even more special by introducing you to Janek Koza, an illustrator and cartoonist from Poland. The artist stands out with his style which can be described as an "ugly drawing" - a trend that is becoming more and more popular on social media.
Janek, through the prism of irony and humor, reflects on the main events in politics and society, including the refugee crisis, climate change and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In one of his interviews, the artist shared that he gets inspired by ordinary people, situations on the street, in stores, or on the bus. "I try to read and watch as much as I can to stay updated on what’s going on in the world. 95% of my time I spend sitting mindlessly at my desk, scrolling through the news feed, and poking around in my head. I think that it takes a lot of empathy and knowledge to make a good comment on reality."
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Blarrg 3 years ago
It drives me crazy when the media asks celebrities or representatives of corporations for their opinions on political issues. Of course, the media are only responding to what the public will click on.
Lola M 3 years ago
I understand and agree slightly. Are those people not capable just because they are labeled celebrity or such? What if it's something they feel passionate about? Just asking as Devil's Advocate.
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censorshipsucks 3 years ago
actually if someone doesn't know something about something, they are correct to not comment. Too many people are arrogant and comment on stuff beyond their competence.
Lorie Shewbridge 3 years ago
I don't get this one, am I a moron? I think it's smart for people to not express an opinion on things they know nothing about, so why is this guy a moron?
Felisae Moon 3 years ago
It's actually smart to not talk about something we don't know. The problem nowadays is that when someone does that, others treat them like morons because sadly it's expected of people to talk about everything, even if they are saying incorrect c**p.
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Charlie Birkner 3 years ago
This is a lie. Just listen to a podcast. People talk all day about things they know nothing about.
Paige Clemons 3 years ago
Just because people do that, doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
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Janek is an illustrator (working for political magazines), animator (shorts and music videos) and cartoonist (author of graphic novels). He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts as a painter, but, according to the artist, he has always been more interested in animation, and then drawings.
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Brian Garrett 3 years ago
While.i do think the premise is great. A child learning another language and even if it's through a foreign housekeeper etc is ok. I'm also distraught by your hollier than thou attitude of wanting to dump off the c**p chores everyone does on a minority hired to do such. You are not abo e.doing said things and if you did maybe it would give you some perspective into how you want to treat those people. They have lives feelings etc like you also. Do.you really think they want to do your menial c**p for you to make a living. Have some humility for gods sake
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sam Chase 3 years ago (edited)
Yes they are, immigration lowers wages and allows companies to hire vulnerable people. Citizens who would take those jobs for fair wages get them taken away by vulnerable and under educated people who become a pseudo slave class. Every country on earth controls the amount of people who immigrate, and they do it for a very good reason. Countries need to protect the working class and ensure the job market stays competitive.
Load More Replies... DRinLBK 3 years ago
I have deleted my comment because the meaning was not understood. I NEVER said this was an "ok" situation. I merely meant that I would hire ANYONE and not discriminate. 🤷🏻♀️ 🤦🏻♀️ TBH, I am physically disabled and the "c**p" jobs are HUGE for me, sometimes. I appreciate any and all help from anyone and everyone! I am NOT above doing them myself, and HAVE worked menial jobs to get by.
Dark Barrier 3 years ago
Immigrants are not always good for a country, because sometimes it happens various bad doings in a country like rohingyas in India as well as some other immigrants like in France protesting, etc., but some immigrants are always also not bad.
Pillowarmidiloroku 3 years ago
My dad said they should go back to where they came from not knowing the complete s**t they have went through to get here and he says this stuff about them taking our jobs like no they are trying to live a normal life
Channon Doughty 3 years ago
By that rule nearly ALL US Citizens, would have to go "back" and leave the continent to it's original inhabitants. In the USA it's one of the dumbest hate speech. If you're pale, your ancestors probably immigrated, dummy (to the one saying go back)! *eye roll
Load More Replies... Jeremiah 3 years ago
I was born and raised in Texas I worked a stable in Texas it was the closest job sense I lived in the country and gas was getting high for the pandemic. They were low on staff because the unusually high labor requirement but it didn't bother me because I'm used to hard labor. Me and my friend that got me the job we're only getting paid 10 an hour and the people we were working for were competing against the local larger known stables that were paying 20 an hour but we were unknown to the trade of horse riding because normally it takes a fortune to get into so we had no idea until after we lost our jobs. When the drought came and we were working in 115 degree weather working dusk to dawn only bailing 300 bailes of 50pounds and 60bails of 100 pounds only getting paid 10 an hour with gas going high we really needed more money especially sense every day ended with us not having a day left after work because of just how exhausted we were we started asking for a pay raise and not to long we
sam Chase 3 years ago
Immigration expands the labor market which lowers wages. That is a very simple and proven fact. Immigration is pro big business multinational companies love immigration so they can fill their factories with desperate often under educated or vulnerable people. But hey you want your pseudo slave caste so...
Blarrg 3 years ago (edited)
People complain that immigrants are taking jobs, but they are often getting hired as laborers. The author is implying that immigrants are doing the work people don't want to do themselves, like cleaning, childcare, etc., not taking jobs away.
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Juliane Maxwell 3 years ago
Oh, if I had a nickel for every time I heard this in the last 2 years, lol 😁🤣😅 people overestimate their own importance, hahahaha
We asked Janek about the source of inspiration for his comics. The artist shared that he tries to look at politics from a human perspective. "I try to see politicians as ordinary people, understand their behavior. What is behind their bad, selfish, or simply stupid decisions? I also draw ordinary people with their everyday problems, failed relationships, little dreams and envy. I watch everyone around and of course myself because I'm not better than the others."
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Ugh_What_Now 3 years ago
This actually has nothing to do with taking the lord's name in vain. It no longer amazes me how many so called Christians don't even know their own book. Taking the lord's name in vain means claiming the lord's name when doing unholy things like oh... I don't know, forcing a 10 year old girl to give birth to her rapist's baby and saying it's the lord's will. Claiming the lord's name for your OWN deeds... that's what it means.
a.r. lee 3 years ago (edited)
Yes! There are so many things they thump that book on, youd think it would occur to them they should open it. I dont know, I have this crazy notion one should not base life on a book they've not thoroughly read.
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Addicted to Haribo Goldbears 3 years ago
I am sooooooo guilty of this. I didn't know it was a bad thing until it became a habit. Always thought if I wasnt combining it with a curse word, it wasn't a big deal. This habit is harder to break than smoking for me.
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Marek Čtrnáct 3 years ago
I think more religions do/did that. Sacred, sexual, and scatological: three basic categories of cursewords.
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Chastity Elizabeth 3 years ago
Better yet don't force anybody and let them choose on their own.
Death Luna99 3 years ago
Most will listen to these wise words, but you well always have the idiots say it's the law or my favorite the dude who made a gun to force masks on others, which can technically be considered assault
Load More Replies... Belle Miles 3 years ago
I also said this same. If you would have told them ...NOT too... then this would have been different!
SirDigbyChickenCaesar 3 years ago
There was actually a law banning masks in public places here. They took it away to make the mask mandate.
Alicia GriffonLady 3 years ago
Really bale their noodles. Only ban them for people who argued against them. I know it sounds stupid, but you KNOW some of them will flip a 180 and argue for their right to wear them. And once wearing the mask they'll flip again. Like that cat with the buttered toast on it's back. Then we use them for free energy. ^_^
Janek uses the simplest materials - a regular black pen, old markers and used paper, printed on the other side. "For this job, you need good ideas, not expensive equipment."
To the question of what Janek would want other people to take away from his work, the artist answered simply with only one word: empathy.
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Sunshine Payne 3 years ago
Buying things I dont necessarily need just because it's on sale isn't really saving money in my opinion. Besides, why buy it on sale when I can get it at Doĺlar Tree and spend way less.
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Raphael Ospelt 3 years ago
My mom actually did that when I was a child and it was awesome.. once i had lost intrest in a toy my parents always put them away for some time. They started to rotate my toys so that I would always be excited for my "new" toys.
strawberry idiot 3 years ago
My parents did this one time as a punishment bc I said that I was gonna try and interact with them as little as possible when I got older.
Pillowarmidiloroku 3 years ago
My parents did this but i just stole it back bc it was my birthday and they took it so i have reasons
"I am often tired and weary of drawing and politics. I have enough of this, and I'd like to quit. But of course, I don't stop and keep coming up with new ideas. I'm like an old uncle at a party who keeps joking. Even if no one is listening anymore and it just irritates everyone."
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Pillowarmidiloroku 3 years ago
Bro sounds like my mom saying stuff like we are moving from friends because you need a fresh start
Dawn Harris 3 years ago
Interesting take ... y'all see war destroying everything I see destruction due to lithium mining, windmills, millions of solar panels all in the name of "climate crisis" so that we can leave the world a better place for future generations 🙄
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Stephanie A Mutti 3 years ago
Now that a lot of shopping has moved online, I think we are seeing the demise of Black Friday insanity.
Janek revealed to Bored Panda that he is working on a new graphic novel book. "These will be short stories about time. In a way, it will be a sequel to my previous book Bad Dreams (available also in English), about our dreams and expectations. I also draw a comic book for kids about bad emotions. Of course, new drawings about politics and everyday life appear every week."
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Sunshine Payne 3 years ago
I choose to be kindest to the ones closest to me because I experienced this from my mom when i was growing up. Now everyone who remembers her fondly, are the people she worked with or went to church with. I want the people closest to me to be the ones who think the most fondly of me when I'm gone.
Jasna Svast 3 years ago
Nothing costs to be kind to other people and repays much.
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Izzy 3 years ago
Why did it take me so long to realise that they aren't just riding broomsticks? My poor head 😭
Moedius 3 years ago
because nobody's poots should be dark assed smog like that. Maybe they need to change up the catered menu they're serving at the summit. less broccoli?
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Fredrika Norrbin 3 years ago
I'd guess it's about the inconsistency of regulation during the pandemic...
Jill Sadler 3 years ago (edited)
So like… we rely on businesses too much? Can’t work out without a gym, cut our own hair, grow our own food…?
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DRinLBK 3 years ago
The hope this is just a joke and there's a real present hiding somewhere? A better statement would be "This year we're giving you disappointment."
Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago
I think it refers to Pandora's box, where she thought it was empty but there was still hope left.
Load More Replies... m.w. 3 years ago
You need to unpack those. The expectation and hope was already there before the present arrived. So what they are giving her, is a disappointed hope. They also cannot give her anything else for lack of funds. Also - they expect her to be happy, which is their false hope. They seem to be pleased with themselves for such a clever idea, showing they really have no clue. These are not simple cartoons, at least some of them. They tell a story, inside a story about a story; and the joke is on the joker telling yet another joke. Plus the cultural references. I'm in awe he is able to put it all in 2 or 3 simple drawings, but it also takes time to unpack.
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imgonaarickrollyousohard 3 years ago
Should I ask how tall is this son and mom or how short is the doctor?
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Evi Grimes 3 years ago
This one should be higher. I remember a time I was relaxing on the beach, watching the ocean with my family. I was enjoying the lack of electronics and ads and all the mess of today. But not to worry! A boat with a massive LED screen flashing ads floated by to obstruct my lovely view. Gods forbid I'm not buying something 24/7.
LoudMansLover 3 years ago
This happened to me the ither day - we were on the highway and did you know they have cars now with moving ads on them?! Yep. Great distraction to everyone, I couldn't stop staring in shock and disgust.
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Mikhail Anyaika 3 years ago
What if earth is actually polygonal? It would be flat and round-like shaped at the same time! And everyone arging about this could be satisfied too!
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DRinLBK 3 years ago
🤔 he IS working... I'm pretty sure he's just getting encouraged to be pissed off. 🤷🏻♀️
m.w. 3 years ago
No. It is just so the worker does not forget, who is on top of him. No other reason.
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Sunshine Payne 3 years ago
We tend to try to encourage others by nitpicking what they've done wrong instead of suggesting ways in which they could do something better. That's what I interpreted. But since its office related I could be wrong.
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DRinLBK 3 years ago
🤣🤣 had something similar happen to me on my wedding night. My husband popped the cork from champagne in our honeymoon suite. It went up, hit the ceiling, came down and hit me right in the top of the foot! Left a HUGE, deep bruise on my foot and a dent in the ceiling! Could've been worse, but still a funny story. 😁
._. 3 years ago
I went to a resort (Camelback) for New Year's Eve, and the champagne cork flew into the light fixture. It's probably still there.
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Rex Galilae 3 years ago
Oh I thought it was an American soldier returning home from Iraq or something. God forbid we criticize their barbaric actions in the Middle East. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🦅
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Anna Nowak 3 years ago
For context, our current goverments is advertising against EU and their even slightest control over legislature in Poland. Europe has been trying for years to make us care more about CO2 emission, but we refuse to even try to step away from coal. And their leading argument is that EU is sticking their nose in our inside bussiness
P.Penguins 3 years ago
I could also make the claim that this argument applies to the US, being the only county on the planet who is not a member of the Paris climate agreement.
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Christian Plummer 3 years ago
Everyone can make points all day long on this topic..... Nothing will even put a dent in the issue...... unfortunately humans have grown comfortable with "convenience" and "things"...... countries that are "well off" tend to be exceedingly wasteful and those that we call "third world" will someday catch up..... and I'll make an educated guess that they will be adding to these issues as well..... it is unrealistic to assume your neighbors both local and abroad would be willing or capable of letting go of their things to make other's lives (who they don't know/generations who aren't even born yet) better..... harsh reality.....
C Fri 3 years ago
Holy war. Holy War. Holy War! Let's cleanse the world of narcissists, so the human race can thrive.
Load More Replies... purrfect stormz 3 years ago
The larger point being that there are no physical boundaries for climate change regardless of the individual policies.
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Monday 3 years ago
I certainly wouldn't mind having no-one as a neighbour...my current neighbour's kid love screaming at the top of her lungs at exactly 11:45 every night!
Alicia GriffonLady 3 years ago
Mine have target practice with frikkin cannons from the sound of it (but usually semi automatics and shot guns), dirt bike rallies in their 2 acre field next to our house, screaming grand children, and used to have a dog that refused to poop any where but by my car door (which was great when iwas working night shift. No lights out there). But it's ok. I got a peacock that yells at them any time they make noise. They hate it. ^_^ I feel avenged.
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Ruby 3 years ago
Or get Covid, and you will be infected WHILE dying of boredom. (Speaking from current experience 🙄)
Monkey Singer 3 years ago
I had Covid in January and I was too tired and sick to care about being bored.
Load More Replies... Rex Galilae 3 years ago (edited)
Such a boomer thing to have access to the internet and being scared of "dYiNg oF bOrEdOm!" in the comfort of your home Find a hobby, learn a new skill, watch a movie with your family, get something delivered to you. The world won't end
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
Boomer here, I got through lockdown by yelling at people on Bored Panda 😂
Load More Replies... Call my whatever. 3 years ago
Die of boredom I chose that because I can die on my bed............
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Chel Bolin 3 years ago
Building a wall. Helps them stay out is i guess the joke.
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The pizza girl is here! 3 years ago
Actually, yeah. About tsunamis, that is
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Mikhail Anyaika 3 years ago
Too high for water level going up, low enough to quick evacuation... It sounds reasonable.
Krystal Warthen 3 years ago
The twin towers didn't collapse because of heat waves or floods...
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m.w. 3 years ago
All the world seems to have noticed the pandemic, Polish government was downplaying, dismissing and pretending all is fine. The man drawing is pretending to be destressing by following the official narrative that others have it worse.
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𝕜𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟ᴛʜᴇ𝕜𝕚𝕕𝕕 3 years ago
For clarification, this was made at the height of the pandemic so it seems maybe at the time this was created, red was highest zones
Does It Really Matter 3 years ago
It looks like my 3yearold Granddaughter could've done better Artistic job... No wonder our Country going to s**t... No Quality Control... Gotta Raise the Bar BACK UP PEOPLE
Lathrop L. d S T 3 years ago
Because you are not in Poland. Just leave it to someone who has taste and sense of humor - clearly not you.
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The pizza girl is here! 3 years ago
🎶mouldy butt, mouldy butt, mouldy mouldy butt🎶
Load More Replies... Call my whatever. 3 years ago
Is that Putin. I'm glad he doesn't have toilet paper..............
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Call my whatever. 3 years ago
Are sure about that cuz I fell like your just taking there freedom from there habit when they were safe............
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