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Some people are optimists, some are pessimists, and some are realists. Illustrator Eduardo Salles is a realist, and you can tell from his comics.

The Mexico City-born illustrator is known for creating brutally honest comics about modern life. From the brutal truth of texting to the reality of dieting - Salles illustrates it all in his comics in an utterly cynical yet hilarious way. Keep on scrolling to check out his comics, translated from Spanish to English by Bored Panda, and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

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

Whoa. What's with all the down votes on this page? These are all very true points. It pains me so much how unhealthy the food we eat is.

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

Funny, in my experience the world is also full of idiots who think they are geniuses... :)

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

This one is so true. People don't want you to be who you are and will do everything to make you like everyone else. Stay strong people and don't change who you are!

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

This is quite true, because if they come back, they can still ruin it and leave again...

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

you can be yourself as long you're goodlooking, intelligent, charming, humorous and your quriks are socially acceptable

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Anne Madag
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It depends on the conversation XD I'm still saying "HAHAHAHA" but I'm also laughing at the same time in personal.

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

If you learn a technical trade skill, you may well be better off. Heating/air, plumbing, and electrician, are just three that pay very well. And the biggest plus is that you can easily go into business for yourself. I love the knowledge I gained from my bachelors(history), and masters(physical anthropology), but my PhD is in Mechanical Aptitude. Guess which one I use for making a living? :D

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

It's refreshing to see something that offends both genders equally and you can't even call it sexist....

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

I don't know what will I say on this, But I know that we should help them both.

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Out of chocolate
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think part of the psychology behind this behavior is that a decent portion of the world sees poverty as a consequence of laziness and refusal to find work as opposed to the myriad of systemic issues at work. An animal, on the other hand, cannot possibly be to blame for their abondonment or dire circumstances.

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

This is a bit too provocative to me. People, at least if they are not mentally challenged, have a chance left to help themself, e.g. to seek services that help the homeless or even apply for welfare, which exists at least in many Western countries (if they do so or are willing to do so is another story, I am not judging that). Animals, in particularly former pets who have been abandonded, do not possess this possibility.

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

Also, if the human were a child, like the drawing seems to imply ("poor boy"), then a lot of people would in fact help him immediately.

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

It makes me sad to see so many comments hating on humans. Yes dogs are generally human's fault but so are homeless children. If you honestly believe that a dog's life has more value than a child's, then you aren't any better than the author you're all complaining about. How about valuing life as life no matter where it comes form? Perhaps people are living a little too sheltered and have no experience with poverty. It honestly comes across so pretentious.

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

Perhaps we should allow people who do not have the means to raise a child in a "sheltered" environment the opportunity to excuse themselves from committing to having that child.

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

Animals can't do anything about the situation they're in. Most humans can. They can seek help for their problems. You can't help someone if they don't want to be helped. Also, I've stopped giving money to beggars. If I can, I'll offer to buy some food but I'm not giving money. Alot will just use it for smokes, booze or drugs. And other "beggars" who beg for money all day long, hop in a real expensive car at the end of the day so... I think it's kinda understandable if people would rather help an animal than a human...

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

A lot of people on the streets have mental illness and not capable of helping themselves. Yes, some people asking for money are trying to cheat you--I've seen a new Mercedes pull up to a mom and daughter with a "help us" sign, and a different mom and daughter get out to take over the spot. First mom and daughter get in the car and drive off. But this is not the majority. And, think about if you were on the street in the cold or extreme heat ... if someone gave you a little money, would you get some food to fill your belly, or some beer to numb your pain? Maybe if more people were good to people in need, there would be more homeless in homes and THEY could help the stray animals.

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

This is sad, but it's even sadder that sometimes animals can be more thankful than people...

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Lexi Howard
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the sad thing about this is that people take advantage and pretend to be poor and the people who are actually poor don't get anything

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Emma Perkins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's easier to adopt a stray dog than it is to get a human back on their feet after being homeless. At least they helped somebody.

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

This might not be valid for India and many other countries ,because begging is actually a business here.Funded by or for drugs and bribery. I would help the kid if I know he wouldn't be forced to give up ( for example the cash) to an older guy for the guy's profit but help the voiceless dog because no one else would-I would help the dog each and every time because it is unable to take care of itself.The dog is probably a result of some irresponsible owner.

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stella
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But if given a chance I would reduce the kid too.He's a kid not his fault.

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

What about children in countries devastated by wars and crimes, without access to education or any salvage opportunities?are we helping?

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Maria Heller
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People do what they can. It's a million times easier and less expensive to save a stray dog than a homeless person. Pretty much anyone can take care of a dog, but who can take in and raise a homeless child?

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Hugo Raible
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I think every time somebody shares a "help the street dogs" post. As if those people would help their fellow humans... Everything is entitled to help if it is cute. If it's not cute: Let it burn in hell.

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Hanna Nowicka
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about those "poor" people who just choose mendicancy because they can actually earn more than while working? I don't know how it look like in the family country of the author but in Poland those people can find help form goverment just if they want. Mendicancy on streets is i general not allowed. And stray animals are our (humans) faults - they were thrown out or abandoned. In Poland all stray dogs and cats are caught and going to the shelter, where are sterilized and waiting for new home.

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

This is not 21st cencury. This has always been true. We only help those with appearances that appeal to us in one way or another. Same with animals. People helping animals that are not that pettable/loveable are scarse. Like mosquitos, spider, rats, cockroaches etc.

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Debra Starr Moon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Painfully true. I think we tend to look at animals as helpless victims of others' actions, and humans as reaping the natural consequences of their own actions, forgetting that humans can fall victim to circumstances out of their control. There but for the grace of god goes any one of us!

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Eleven Seventy Seven
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog is helpless. The dog can't go to a shelter without help. The dog is completely dependent on humans.

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Jelena Paunovic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True, I know ppl finding easier and normal to feed and pet an animal and yet so brutal with human beings. Sad

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Arries Resurrecion
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so true. Same goes when a dog was killed and when a human was killed. The dog will get more sympathy. tsk. people!

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Catherine Joan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not an animal hater,but a human's life is ALWAYS worth more than an animal's life.

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Maria Persson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cannot be applied in Sweden where there are beggars all over and no stray animals. People are always giving food and money to beggars here. It is also different from beggar to beggar. Some people are real beggars, some are dressing up and begging because it gives money and it's organized.

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Jeanne Deaux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's soooo me. Well, unless the homeless people is old, then I'll emtpy my pockets and buy some meal if I can.

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Claudia Espindola
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't believe how many people criticize poor humans, hope you guys are never down in your luck, otherwise you will receive the same judgement.

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Carolina Vieira
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I Guess that some people only help humans, and other help animais. And terre is nothing wrong with it

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Carolina Vieira
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, O guess that some people Only help humans. Other people care for animais and there is nothing wrong with ir.

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Hilu Lu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans are the first to abbandon and make suffer animals...Humas shouldn't receive help

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Rebecca Su
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In our neighborhood there is a dedicated and signaled Dog park, but not a Kids park

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Joanna Lea
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just the dog won't go down to the liquor store or meth corner to throw away the help you give him.

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

Unfortunately, this would probably be me. With an animal, we know what to do, ore or less. With people....harder, people don't seem to know how to help or react. I have given them some cash...some I go get them a burger n fries and bottled water.

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

Disagree with the artist here. Sorry but no. Are you saying the dogs life should be less significant than the human? No thank you. I would help a hundred more animals in need than I would a human being. Down vote all you want. I hate the human race.

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

Shoot me down, but I would definitely help just the dog n NOT the man IF he was able bodied. Had experiences about such ppl in my life...

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

@shana I never disagreed, I just said the video was interesting.

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

yeah! they're so many ressource for helping dog and cat, even so many show but nothing about people.

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

I don't know about the '21st century' part because Nazis really cared about animals.

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

You may have a lot of friends in your life but the question is that who are the real ones???

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

same, if there's a someone almost die, they still keep take a picture instead of helping them, then they will upload it in any social media site. grrr.

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

Why is it that this line is said by millionaire and billionaires only? Money does buy you happiness to a certain extent. ...try saying this when you are starving and have no bed to sleep in

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

This would be perfect if the first label were just "OMNIVORE", not "CARNIVORE (OMNIVORE)".

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

If you at least occasionally resume the "1 month" state, I believe you can maintain your relationship happy for a lifetime.

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

I don't know why some of the people in any social site are really big deal to have a many likes. :'3

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

same like reading an article in computer instead of reading in a real book.

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

Cat people, please comment; at least this lovely creature doesn't eat vomit.

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

Things I've thrown away from my teenage years that have come back in style in my early 30s: overalls, chunky heels, everything else...

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

Well, the nightstand leg does not kiss the foot, but mostly the little toe. I think that the only reason that toe is still being grown on our foot; to make out with the nightstand.

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

If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

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

when many are also connected :D hahaha even free data can't connect also. :'3

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

The last one is not a nightmare. It's only a nightmare if it's pointing down.

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

well, some of the churches now are already have a modern technology.

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

Haha! You did it again. I love the 20th century 21st century smart phone difference.

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

Funny thing about princes, or the person you thought was your prince, you can't depend on them. They let you down time after time after time. And say it is your fault.

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

If math had been explained like this, I might have had better grades than just barely passing. XD

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

Meteoro, Family Guy, Aladdin, Dragon Ball Z, Power Puff Girls, Curious George, Donkey Kong, The Simpsons, -I don't know-, Futurama, Dexer's Lab, The Jungle's Book.

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

Hey that's small gift can be a proposal ring , worth than the big one :'3

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

The ones missing: Guy with pot sombrero is the Santo Malverde, the saint for the druglords, Next to him, Comandante Marcos from the EZLN movement in Chiapas, suitecase with money (so obvious) Tequila or Mezcal with lemon, cute Frog Fish, endemic specimen from Cozumel Island and happy Virgen de Guadalupe... this is genius... I´m Mexican and I am not ofended, this is damn funny

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

I love the selection of TV series they have shown here, But I believe they made a poor job selecting the books for comparison.

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