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Rusty Epstein is the kind of comic artist who can make you laugh by pointing out exactly what you’re thinking but too polite to say out loud. As the creator of "Bummer Party," he turns everyday awkwardness, intrusive thoughts, and socially uncomfortable moments into sharp, bite-sized cartoons.

There is no elaborate backstory or over-the-top characters here, just a single idea delivered with perfect timing. The humor works because it is relatable, like the tiny panic of sending the wrong text, noticing someone staring for a second too long, or imagining every possible social disaster before it happens.

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"Bummer Party" thrives on honesty and subtlety. Rusty’s clean visual style and dry delivery let the punchline land without distraction, making the comics feel effortless even though the observations are precise. Themes like internet culture, social anxiety, and quiet existential dread appear frequently, but they are wrapped in humor that feels natural, not performative. Each comic is unmistakably his, with a confidence in simplicity that surprises and delights, proving that sometimes the funniest moments come from embracing imperfection rather than pretending everything is perfect.

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    #5

    Cartoonist’s comic shows awkward social moments and discomfort with relatable humor in a simple, colorful style.

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    Lotekguy
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't give up on him too soon. There are so many more harmful delusions running rampant among us.

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    #6

    Cartoonist illustrates social discomfort in a comic showing a speaker denying free speech to a protester.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Free speech for all as long as they freely speak what we want"

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    #8

    Two-panel comic showing a father reassuring his anxious son, illustrating awkward thoughts and social discomfort humor.

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    Lotekguy
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the good news AND the bad news.

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    #9

    Cartoonist comic showing mice holding pride flags, capturing awkward thoughts and social discomfort humor.

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    Astrid Manthej
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We say: when the cat's away, the mice dance on the table. Would surely also make for a cute comic.

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    #10

    Cartoonist’s comic showing awkward thoughts and social discomfort with a raccoon responding humorously to an email inbox.

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    Lotekguy
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    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One man's muck is another man's mirth. (That phrasing is for alliteration, not for gender exclusivity. Some folks are too sensitive about such things.)

    #11

    Cartoonist portraying social discomfort and awkward thoughts through a humorous comic about meteors mistaken for stars.

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    Bear Hall
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I guy can try. He just has to take back a notch.

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    #12

    Cartoon illustrating awkward thoughts and social discomfort with a humorous comic style and simple characters.

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    Lotekguy
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One who denies reality could thus be called a neighsayer.

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    Cartoonist illustrating awkward thoughts and social discomfort through a humorous comic about unwanted melodies and silence.

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    Lotekguy
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a big reason to avoid karaoke.

    #14

    Cartoonist illustrating social discomfort with awkward thoughts in a humorous comic style featuring simple characters.

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    Khavrinen
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever you like, some people will just love ruining it for you.

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    #18

    Cartoonist’s comics capture awkward thoughts and social discomfort with humor and relatable scenes about internet frustration.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ♪ Welcome to the internet, come and take a seat! Would you like to see the news or any famous women's feet? ♫

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    #20

    Comic panels by cartoonist showing awkward social discomfort and humorous moments with simple stick figure characters.

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    Bear Hall
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IMHO, that's how a healthy relationship should be like.

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    Cartoonist illustrates social discomfort and awkward thoughts through a humorous comic about emotional overwhelm and smiling.

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    Rob D
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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Absolutely" 🎵🎶🎶🎵 ...who remembers the popup video?