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Artist Refuses To Admit His Mistake In A Comic About Sharks, Hilariously Trolls Everyone Who Tries To Prove Him Wrong
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Artist Refuses To Admit His Mistake In A Comic About Sharks, Hilariously Trolls Everyone Who Tries To Prove Him Wrong

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An amusing little comic called ‘The Person Who Discovered Sharks’ took on a life of its own recently after the artist, Brooklyn-based Branson Reese, decided to have a little fun in the comments.

The comic itself is short and sweet, depicting a guy dipping into the sea only to be eaten by ‘smooth lions.’ We all know that means sharks, and some people were quick to point out that sharks aren’t actually smooth.

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Rather than admit to a mistake (perhaps this was planned all along?) Branson decided to have a little fun and double down on his claims. No, it is you, veteran scuba diver, that is wrong!

The thread that followed makes for amusing reading as some people continued to try to convince Branson of the truth, while others just played along.

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The exchange got almost 50k reactions on Twitter as more people engaged with Branson’s comments than with the comic itself. Maybe this could be a new angle for comic artists? Drop a subtle mistake in the comic and take to the comments to defend it?

What do you think? Is trolling ever really funny, even when it’s lighthearted and fun, like this? Let us know your opinion in the comments below!

Here’s what people had to say about the humorous thread

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artexgorilla avatar
Artex Gorilla
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is funny when people just can't see they're being done like this. So many smooth fish in his keep net.

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Turnip and a Frog
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s ridiculous how adamant people were to prove him wrong, completely missing the obvious: He’s an artist, and art has no business imitating life. I liked how persistent he was while still maintaining humour 😁

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SirPatTheCat
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I was thinking! It's so obvious that's he's messing around lol

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Debster
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. So smooth. I'm petting a shark right now.

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Virgil Blue
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharks are the kittens of the sea! Huge, hungry kittens with hundreds of teeth...

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anotherboredpanda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all failed to recognize that this person may have discovered the existence of sharks, but he didn't live to tell the tale.

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SykesDaMan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"... We all know that means sharks,.." . Well I didn't. I guess I've learned something today! :)

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Jjjane20
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smooth as glossy paper and the santanas song... I died from laughter. Very well played, you, smooth shark! 😂🦈

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NotMe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funniest part is the people getting upset about a clear troll. A harmless one in this case, which is why it's funny xd

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Blue Cicada
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharks are "smooth" compared to lions because the don't have hair. Also, as a dying thought, the swimmer was not able to find the proper for vocabulary words to describe his situation.

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Martata
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I could change my life to better suit your mood Because you're so smooth And it's just like the ocean under the moon..."

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Podunkus
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is obviously an extremely stable genius. And he’s right about that guy who claimed that he lit a match by striking it against a shark fin, because you can’t light a match underwater. More proof that sharks are smooth.

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Jennifer C.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm crying with laughter - this is awesome...! Now where is the nearest shark-petting zoo...?!

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Ben Steinberg
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I realize the artist was being humorous, I think the whole exchange exemplifies SO many arguments on the internet...

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Billy Beecham
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way too funny. Priceless. Though it started to lose its funny toward the end of what we see on here.

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Angie Jolie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how can people not see it? lol his trolling is as smooth as his sharks!

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Kenny Kulbiski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have referenced sharkskin suits and then watched their heads explode.

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Something
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know for a fact that they are smooth because I saw one using a Gillette razor.

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

Not only are sharks skin smooth in all directions but their brains too.

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

Sharks are smooth in all directions - listen to the song! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=184144416720725

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Maysa Niyazova
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS FREAKING HILARIOUS, I think only ONE guy got the point, that it was a joke, and immediately "apologized" for being "wrong." For the rest of these wahoos... I just feel bad. Bad for them. #TeamSharksAreSmooth

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Daria B
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4 years ago

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Grumble O'Pug
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess when you can't draw or make a funny cartoon, you troll a lot of people to get some publicity. Oh well.

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Blue Cicada
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome author Jack Whyte describes the hilt of freakin _EXCALIBUR_ being covered in shark skin because of its course texture. But you be you, artist, and stick to your original statement, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

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C.S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like trying to get Chump supporters to admit he's an idiot. All this evidence in your face and nothing. It's that little kid with all the chocolate frosting on his face that still won't admit that he ate the chocolate cake that was fine 5 seconds ago. it's 100% fact, you're just too much of a coward to admit you're wrong.

artexgorilla avatar
Artex Gorilla
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is funny when people just can't see they're being done like this. So many smooth fish in his keep net.

mmagcoco avatar
Turnip and a Frog
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s ridiculous how adamant people were to prove him wrong, completely missing the obvious: He’s an artist, and art has no business imitating life. I liked how persistent he was while still maintaining humour 😁

emiamohler avatar
SirPatTheCat
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I was thinking! It's so obvious that's he's messing around lol

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nathanielbong avatar
karanthalasa avatar
baugh3r avatar
Debster
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. So smooth. I'm petting a shark right now.

virgilblue avatar
Virgil Blue
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharks are the kittens of the sea! Huge, hungry kittens with hundreds of teeth...

julia_n_89 avatar
anotherboredpanda
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all failed to recognize that this person may have discovered the existence of sharks, but he didn't live to tell the tale.

sykes2477 avatar
SykesDaMan
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"... We all know that means sharks,.." . Well I didn't. I guess I've learned something today! :)

janapetlnov avatar
Jjjane20
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smooth as glossy paper and the santanas song... I died from laughter. Very well played, you, smooth shark! 😂🦈

fiendhunter_mx avatar
NotMe
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funniest part is the people getting upset about a clear troll. A harmless one in this case, which is why it's funny xd

abdallah06apple avatar
Blue Cicada
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharks are "smooth" compared to lions because the don't have hair. Also, as a dying thought, the swimmer was not able to find the proper for vocabulary words to describe his situation.

martatavares22 avatar
Martata
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I could change my life to better suit your mood Because you're so smooth And it's just like the ocean under the moon..."

alanwilkening avatar
Podunkus
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is obviously an extremely stable genius. And he’s right about that guy who claimed that he lit a match by striking it against a shark fin, because you can’t light a match underwater. More proof that sharks are smooth.

jennifercarrasco avatar
Jennifer C.
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm crying with laughter - this is awesome...! Now where is the nearest shark-petting zoo...?!

vizbones avatar
Ben Steinberg
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I realize the artist was being humorous, I think the whole exchange exemplifies SO many arguments on the internet...

billybeecham avatar
Billy Beecham
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way too funny. Priceless. Though it started to lose its funny toward the end of what we see on here.

angiejolie avatar
Angie Jolie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how can people not see it? lol his trolling is as smooth as his sharks!

kennykulbiski avatar
Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have referenced sharkskin suits and then watched their heads explode.

breakmyheart avatar
Something
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know for a fact that they are smooth because I saw one using a Gillette razor.

raoullartiste avatar
Meister Grimbart
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only are sharks skin smooth in all directions but their brains too.

barkerbarbara777 avatar
Barbara Barker
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharks are smooth in all directions - listen to the song! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=184144416720725

maysa_niyazova avatar
Maysa Niyazova
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS FREAKING HILARIOUS, I think only ONE guy got the point, that it was a joke, and immediately "apologized" for being "wrong." For the rest of these wahoos... I just feel bad. Bad for them. #TeamSharksAreSmooth

dariab_1 avatar
Daria B
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

johanna_zamora avatar
Grumble O'Pug
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess when you can't draw or make a funny cartoon, you troll a lot of people to get some publicity. Oh well.

abdallah06apple avatar
Blue Cicada
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome author Jack Whyte describes the hilt of freakin _EXCALIBUR_ being covered in shark skin because of its course texture. But you be you, artist, and stick to your original statement, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

creamygoodnes avatar
C.S.
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like trying to get Chump supporters to admit he's an idiot. All this evidence in your face and nothing. It's that little kid with all the chocolate frosting on his face that still won't admit that he ate the chocolate cake that was fine 5 seconds ago. it's 100% fact, you're just too much of a coward to admit you're wrong.

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