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22 Of The Most Spicy Comics To Lift Your Mood, Courtesy Of This Artist (New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Esther González is an artist from Spain who continues to illustrate funny everyday situations in a quirky and a little NSFW webcomic titled Miss Pad Thai. As of today, the artist has a large 109K following on Instagram from all around the world, and it's not hard to see why; her works are hilariously relatable!
Esther's comics have been featured on Bored Panda twice before, so make sure to see the previous posts here and here.
For a fresh batch of her new content, we invite you to scroll down below and let us know in the comments if you can recognize yourself in these situations too.
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Bored Panda reached out to Esther to learn more about the evolution of her comics, the comic’s name, and more.
It's been a while since we had miss.pad_thai comics featured on our page, so we asked Esther to tell us what has changed. “I think that my style has gotten more detailed and colorful over the years. I have also changed my work tool to an iPad (I started inking by hand with rotrings and paper, scanning and finishing it on the computer, while today I draw almost everything digitally). The topics have also evolved a little bit (just like my life). Before, I used to make more comics about couples because I lived with a partner, now I live on my own, and I focus more on other day-to-day things, friends, plants, hobbies... My comics are still humor-based, exploring day-to-day situations, that’s for sure,” shared Esther.
The name 'miss.pad_thai' is quite distinctive and intriguing. We were curious to learn the story behind the name and if it holds any special significance to Esther. She wrote: 'Miss Pad Thai' is a nickname that a hotelier gave me in Thailand while I lived there for a few months, just before moving to Barcelona. I used to eat pad thai almost every day (it's a Thai food dish) and he was very amused that I liked it so much that he named me that. Every time he saw me appear at the door of the hostel he smiled at me and called out: 'Miss Pad Thai!! Miss Pad Thai!!'. In the end, I took affection for the nickname. I chose it for the Instagram account because I didn't know what else to pick. I didn't think that it would end up becoming the name of my character, but the truth is that I'm happy that it is, and I think it fits.”
Esther also shared how she finds the balance between keeping the comics light-hearted while still depicting the ups and downs of life in a relatable manner: “I think that the way I see the world helps and also all the influences from art that I had throughout my life. I enjoy seeing the humor in everyday situations that many of us share, so I try to make comics that bring a little joy and make us laugh more at ourselves or at the face of those little day-to-day dramas.”
We were also curious to know how Esther approaches the creative process of crafting a new comic. She replied: “Firstly, I dedicate time to thinking a lot and getting ideas from experiences or from what I see or think. When something occurs to me that I think is funny, I write it down on my mobile or in a notebook. Then I draw mini sketches that help me visualize those ideas as comics, and I don't stop until I have a 'visually powerful' schematic drawing with annotations. At that point, I draw the idea in pencil in much more detail on paper, and from there, I transfer it to the iPad to ink digitally.”
At this point, that's how the guy would see me most days anyway. If he doesn't think I'm cute as myself - in a baseball cap and a tank top and jeans or sweats w the makeup free face, he's not the guy for me.
Webcomics provide a unique platform for artists to reach a global audience. Therefore we asked Esther to tell us how the online community and feedback from her readers influenced her work and her growth as an illustrator.“The truth is that they influence the work a lot. For example, with their comments online they can inform the merchandise I decide to create, as even the stories I cover with my comics.
Over the years, you get to know your community (those who really value your work, especially those who have followed you from the beginning). Well, just by their reactions and interactions you end up knowing what they like, their favorite topics, what they don't like so much... In addition, they comment on each Instagram comic, and they give me their opinions and share their experiences with me, you get to know their background and be more connected to the audience directly. So in the end, almost unintentionally, they influence what you do a lot, because you want to make them happy and still have their support. Also, they have helped me improve many things over the years and to be aware of some bad ideas/comics, they have given me wise lessons, and that helps me grow as a person.
The different platforms influence how I present my comics visually. I began uploading to TikTok recently, and it’s very different. I think that creators like me need to adapt to the different social media platforms because similar to real-life experiences, the presentation influences everything too,” shared Esther.
And lastly, she added: “Follow and support my work if you like it on Instagram or TikTok. Thank you.”
IIRC, Marilyn Monroe didn't actually only wear perfume to bed, she just came up with that answer because it would get publicity
It's not that bad and I did it on my own so. EDIT: Sorry to all mother's. I really didn't mean to offend anyone.
This is SO TRUE. I honestly don’t know what happened or when or how. Please enjoy your youth, don’t be filled with regret later
What really gets under my skin is when dads refer to being with their own kid without the mom around as "babysitting". If it's your own kid, you're not babysitting, you're just being a dad. Youre not getting paid, you shouldn't need a bunch of kudos to do the basics of dadding.
Well society has been referring to it that way for the last several decades( women included)
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this personal experience exists. its true that it happens the other way around, too, but this comic isnt talking about that. those of you who are offended by the statement this is making are just reversing the roles and invalidating the experience of mothers and fathers who live this experience. surprise, surprise, two things can be true. who knew? maybe don't take a cartoon so personally.
True, there are dads that are amazing and do a lot. Majority of woman do more. Ladies, redirect the guys that do not do anything. I know it is not always that simple. I see people go out of their way to help single dad's more then I do others helping single moms. Yes, I seen both get help. People know woman are a boss to do everything. Dads just get more sympathy. It's true. More women tent to sacrifice more then the guys. For instance, look at the gender pay gap. A single mom tends to take the lower paying job to fit her schedule. Also, they tend to give up higher rolls due to the responsibilities they already have, or it doesn't fit into their schedule with their kids. Look it up. I have had to do this being a single mom. I have seen many women in this position. I do have 2 guy friends as single Dads. The one does sacrifice a lot for his kids. The other does have a lot of support, which is good.
This is very unfair to many fathers, and very generous to many mothers. Why are gender stereotypes always so overhyped?
Florida schools just adopted a curriculum that tells girls to be more feminine by smiling more, while states are outlawing abortions even in cases of rape, while keeping it legal for husbands to drug and rape their wives, YES LEGAL... look it up Ohio is one such state... and you you're saying gender stereotypes are being OVERhyped here? A man in OHIO, could drug and rape his wife, not only is it okay for him to do it, but it it is illegal for her to have an abortion by the time she figures it out(6 weeks is nothing)... You really think those are the kind of laws of a country/state/people where men do equal work raising children? GTFO
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My wife and I are partners. We share chores and responsibilities. We also cover each other's weaknesses. She makes the Dr appointments and I make all the tough decisions.
This is so feminist, men don't need personal care? We work from sun up to sun down, we get home at 7pm bathe, eat or cook then eat, it's bed time. Rinse and repeat majority of us men provide the bigger bank, we work in the heat we do what most women can't or won't. We are under appreciated and over stimulated. What do we get in return? Nothing we can do our very best and yet somehow it's still wrong! I say 100% in both directions or nothing!
Love seeing that this strip in particular brought out the “not all men” men…. If it doesn’t apply to you laugh and move on, but if you’re feeling some kinda way abt this strip, it’s probably more true than you’d like to admit.
The stereotyping of men in this list so far has been off putting. Same as how women don't need to be mothers, men can be good fathers, husbands, and homemakers who put in alot of effort into all these things. The person writing this webcomic has a lot of issues they're venting, but they're spreading a lot negative stereotypes.
What gets me is when Dad's call themselves "single fathers" when they only see their kids for 2 weekends a month and never take care of school stuff, extra curricular programs, sports, etc.
Obviously a working parent and/or working parent who's also a student.
I had the "I'll help you when the kid is born" dad's, who won't even get their partner time to sleep. Yeah, you have a job, but the other person have a 24/7, no breaks, no emergency button, job
P**s off with this. I was a single dad for most of my kids' lives. I had the fun of doing all the items
My mother cleaned, cooked, beat the s**t out of me, threatened to kill me often and drained all of the money my dad made to support her drug habits... While my dad worked, did grocery shopping, picked my up from school when I had sports, took me to events, taught me application of skills and made sure I had a safe place to live when home wasn't safe... The only reason he stayed married was to ensure that he was in my life all the time, because he assumed the court would side with mother, and I can see that because CPS was unphased and refused to show up for the physical abuse while they showed up after 2-3 days after my dad was cleared of any wrongdoing from a false police report(which was documented as false before CPS showed up).
this one didnt apply to me with my ex . She was agoraphobic so I did the shopping, medical, outside time with child, school, work, and some of the housework (mostly tidying). She did coordination, giving the kid medicines at home, sometimes cooking, rest, reading, and tea. She claimed she did the other stuff but nah. We did an experiment once because she was convinced she was overloaded so I said ok I will do it all, you just do cat, book and tea. She expected me to complain. Nada. Why? Because she did not apply WU WEI to her day. If you spend your day trying to force kids to do this and that, and trying to get them to this and that on time, and trying to do your work, and trying to relax/do something for yourself, you can't. WU WEI. Just chillax and do one thing at a time and if the sun sets, oh well there's tomorrow. Kid hasn't brushed teeth? No problem another kid at school will tell them their breath stinks. Kid hasn't brushed hair? No problem another kid at school will say "hey you look greasy". Kid hasn't done homework? No problem teacher will s**t on them, they won't forget again.
Someone always has to pick up the slack irl. Your 'no problem' approach becomes SOMEONE'S problem. Every time.
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Yesterday a small flower fly flew into my eye and last week there was a spider in my glasses and I almost threw them in the nearest bush in horror. Before that, while yawning, some creature decided to fly straight down my throat. Unfortunately, during that coughing and dry heaving, I had eyewitnesses.
This is why I always suggest certain beginner-friendly plants to new green thumbs; also, a good rule of (green) thumb is to water less than you think you need. You can always add more if it's not enough, but you can't really un-water a plant unless you repot it completely.
Adorable with great humor and insight. Artist is obviously an independent female who appreciates felines ❤️. I'd love to see more!
I have a lot of kids. I never get onto anyone who doesn't have them. Everyone has their own path.
This is a cool artist who definitely has embraced the "Don't care about what others think" mentality and i wish i could get to that point. It's so easy to be anxious and insecure over other peoples' opinions about how you live your life
Some of these were pretty good, a lot of these seemed to lean into rather unforgiving and unfair stereotypes though. And as for the childless memes and stuff, whilst I totally respect your decisions and way of life, that's no reason to sht on other people's decisions and way of life, which is the impression I got from some of these. You're a good artist and I look forward to seeing your next memes, but perhaps try to tone it down a little in some places.
you assessment is also unfair. as someone who's childless, those comics are spot on. i get pressured constantly by everyone i meet my age and older with kids saying its the best ever and also listen to them complain and uncomfortably watch them take care of kids. I've taken care of kids that are not mine for years so I know I will hate it and those comics aren't for you. They're for vindicating people like me who are annoyed with people always trying to tell us we don't know what we want when we do.
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I think it's sad that comedy seems so divisive. Instead of just enjoying the ones they find funny and saying "eh" and moving past the ones they don't, everyone's gotta start a fight in the comments. I don't even know why I'm writing this, I think I'm just annoyed at the lack of modern agreeableness and basic ability to chill in people... I found these pretty funny, and if you're reading this I hope you avoided any of the drama. 😎👍
Adorable with great humor and insight. Artist is obviously an independent female who appreciates felines ❤️. I'd love to see more!
I have a lot of kids. I never get onto anyone who doesn't have them. Everyone has their own path.
This is a cool artist who definitely has embraced the "Don't care about what others think" mentality and i wish i could get to that point. It's so easy to be anxious and insecure over other peoples' opinions about how you live your life
Some of these were pretty good, a lot of these seemed to lean into rather unforgiving and unfair stereotypes though. And as for the childless memes and stuff, whilst I totally respect your decisions and way of life, that's no reason to sht on other people's decisions and way of life, which is the impression I got from some of these. You're a good artist and I look forward to seeing your next memes, but perhaps try to tone it down a little in some places.
you assessment is also unfair. as someone who's childless, those comics are spot on. i get pressured constantly by everyone i meet my age and older with kids saying its the best ever and also listen to them complain and uncomfortably watch them take care of kids. I've taken care of kids that are not mine for years so I know I will hate it and those comics aren't for you. They're for vindicating people like me who are annoyed with people always trying to tell us we don't know what we want when we do.
Load More Replies... I think it's sad that comedy seems so divisive. Instead of just enjoying the ones they find funny and saying "eh" and moving past the ones they don't, everyone's gotta start a fight in the comments. I don't even know why I'm writing this, I think I'm just annoyed at the lack of modern agreeableness and basic ability to chill in people... I found these pretty funny, and if you're reading this I hope you avoided any of the drama. 😎👍
