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Artist Creates Fun Comics That Illustrate Familiar Life Situations (50 Pics)
Interview With Artist
Fun comics are a great way to pass time as they delight people of all ages. The secret of their popularity lies in the ability to make one relate to their content as cartoons often portray daily life situations that have happened to a lot of people. In the time of the internet, human nature is fully exposed on social media and that makes it easier for artists to notice general trends in human behavior and translate that into a drawing.
Jauneil Arvin Ma-ao, also known as the idiot of the east, is a Filipino artist who creates quite funny and relatable comics. He turns familiar life situations into humorous illustrations that amuse his more than 15,000 followers on Instagram. We are happy to share his artwork with you, pandas. Hopefully, these comics are just what you needed right now. Let us know what you think!
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Bored Panda is always happy to share new works of artists from all over the world. This is the first article featuring comics of the "Idiot of the east," so we were excited to know a bit more about Jauneil's creative process and the artist himself.
The story of the "Idiot of the east" began not so long time ago. Originally, Jauneil was planning to finish his engineering studies, find a job and save some money so that he could start making webcomics, which was his true passion. However, life took an unexpected turn and the pandemic happened. In the fourth year of college, Jauneil had his classes canceled, which left him with a lot of free time. The artist bought a drawing tablet, made some drawings, posted them on the internet, some people loved it and that's how his journey as a webcomic artist started. Guessing we should thank the pandemic that we are able to enjoy Jauneil's comics now.
The first thing that drew our attention was the choice of the name for Jauneil's comics - "Idiot of the east." The artist shared that when he was trying to figure out a name, he thought that if someone wanted to insult him, it would have no weight because it's already in his name. Smart! The east part is, of course, coming from the place he's from (the Philippines). "In the end, I thought it was also catchy so I stuck with it," the artist added.
We asked what motivates and inspires Jauneil to create comics. He replied that he just simply really likes doing it. "I guess, especially when people comment on my posts or when they message me that they really like my work. What I do enjoy is when I draw something and it turns out to be better than I expected. The most challenging part in the creative process would definitely be my tendency to procrastinate, it always delays my work!"
If you liked "Idiot of the east" comics, check out Jauneil's Instagram for more fun content! You can also support the artist by subscribing to his Patreon where he shares his usual works and more! Don't forget to share your opinions with us! Did you choose your favorite comic yet?
Parents of girls know that she will probably have sex with her boyfriend and they want to prevent that at all costs. Parents of boys know that he will probably have sex with his girlfriend and they want that to happen because he won't have to live with the consequences for 18 years and people don't care about male virginity.
Can we just stop with the top one and maybe accept our children and partners
In the long sight, it wasn't that bad at all. But always wondering, why it is so scary to meet the Parents? :D
Wow, Neil's parents are a lot more graceful. Yet has anyone noticed the girls mother in the background in the first picture?
Nah, as a lady I got the second response when I showed up with my first boyfriend and my boyfriend parents after like a mix. I don't she liked me but she didn't threaten me or threaten me from taking away her son. Overall, I've understand that she a narcissist who only cares about her own relationships. I think I've met here a dozen or so times in the six years we've been dating. Even now that we are engaged, she calls him during holidays and that's about it.
I was expecting my husband's parents to be like the first one, they were actually like the second. Well he was 36
I feel bad for whoever my future partner is, they have to go through two sets of parents. (My parents and the two older kids at school that 'adopted' me)
As I say, about 80% of the problems in greek mythology are caused by Zeus being horny.
I mean - he breaks into our house and leave presents and see us if we are good and naughty HOW!?
They’re all blind because they were staring at the sun. Maybe because she’s the hottest in the room.
How every dog interaction starts. The people equivalent is to pass a joint!
I'm VERY allergic to any insect bite but ... BEES AND WASP I CAN ALMOST DIE
*Gasp* a collab comic that I’ve seen before, but from the other POV!
Note: this post originally had 83 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
These are some of the cutest and funniest comics I've seen on BP. Great pic and thanks for cheering me up!
These are some of the cutest and funniest comics I've seen on BP. Great pic and thanks for cheering me up!
