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“Sometimes It’s Funny Here”: 30 Of The Best Absurd Comics By This Russian Artist
Interview With ArtistStan Korabelnikov, the creative mind behind 'Proidemtes' comics, invites everyone to his Instagram feed with the opening line: "Sometimes it's funny here," and you won't be disappointed if you are in for a splash of lighthearted humor that will brighten your day. The artist expresses his random ideas and thoughts about life through playful comics featuring lovable characters such as animals, foods, inanimate objects, and occasionally people. What started as a way to cheer up his friends is now growing into something that will entertain masses online.
"As long as I can remember, I draw things all the time. Well, to be honest, all of my comics were made just for fun. Some of them are to cheer up my friends. And it's always nice when someone smiles because of you, isn't it?" the artist told Bored Panda.
So dive into the amusing world of 'Proidemtes' comics and let us know if the mission of making you smile is accomplished!
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When You Are A Little Out Of Time For Changing Events
Korabelnikov is from Russia, but before you jump to any conclusions about what these comics might be about or their atmosphere, here's how the artist talks about his home country: "I'm from Russia; not from Russia, where Ivan Drago rides a bear over nuclear missiles and even the rainbow is so scary and gray that it could be a promotion in the new horror film, but from that Russia where there are many kind and happy people open to the world."
The artist who posts his comics in both Russian and English says anything can trigger his imagination, from events in his personal life to something that happened to people around him.
Christmas Mood
When Of Course No! But, Yes...
Don't get charmed by the adorable style of the comics—some of them have a deeper meaning that you will only be able to notice if you look at yourself and the world around us with irony. The artist says that conveying the hidden messages through comics is actually the most challenging part of drawing comics.
"I think the hardest part is to convey the emotion and hidden meaning of the comics. Sometimes the plot has a double meaning. And the most pleasant thing is the smiles of my relatives, friends, and everyone who can recognize themselves in the comics. I draw them for these moments."
The Importance Of The Right Compliment
Not Flat At All
'Proidemtes' most often follows stories of animals, foods, astronomical objects, and inanimate objects. This all comes from the artist's surreal imaginary world where anything is possible.
"I think many of us from time to time ask the question: 'what if our gadgets, tools and other things have their own personal lives?' or 'what if animals had their own hidden world with their own problems, needs, and reflections?' So my comics are kind of a parallel universe where you can understand the language of animals and gadgets and be something like an outside observer."
Rabbits, snails, flies, pigeons, sloths, and more regularly appear in the comics.
"I've loved animals since I was a child. They are always like kids, aren’t they? And as I said, the main idea is to try to look into some alternative universe and find out what’s happening there in a world with talking animals. Oh, and also I’m really bad at drawing humans."
It's So Easy, Nice And Right To Respect Someone Else's Opinion (If It Matches Yours Of Course)
Little Tricks Of A Great Genius
Korabelnikov can't imagine his life without humor and it shows in his comics that are lighthearted, with a pinch of sarcasm and absurdity.
"Well, I cannot imagine how anyone can live without humor in this world and take everything seriously without self-irony. Probably only politicians and insurance agents can survive without these qualities."
The artist draws just for fun at this point and has a daytime job to pay the bills, but he hopes that someday, one of his characters will become a local meme.
Need More Funny Memes
Be Polite In Any Situation
The author of 'Proidemtes' says he generally gets a very positive reaction and shares a funny story that illustrates what can happen when you get the facts wrong.
"They usually laugh. I like it. I once drew a series with the planets of the Solar System with a short, humorous text, as if a space traveler had written it. So a real Russian doctor of astronomy came in the comments and tried to note all the inaccuracies in the text. It was funny."
Korabelnikov says he wants to evoke self-irony in people who read his comics and make them understand that we all share the same struggles and problems.
Somewhere In Some Office...
Every Time...
Lastly, the artist shared a valuable piece of advice for upcoming artists: "Don't listen to what others have to say about your works. Just create and have fun. Because if not, then what's the point?"
Day After Day Everything Is The Same. If Only Something Would Change...
Be Careful If You're In Australia
It Will Pass...
If Grinch Came To My House
And Now Three Good Frends Want To Tell You Something Important!
Fish Language. Tip Number 1
Employee Of The Month!
Have A Good Presents Everyone
What A Year!
Cool comic! (Also covering up a nasty post, keep scrolling).
If They Haven’t Proved Something, Then They Are Probably Hide The Facts
What A Smart Watch Should Really Be
Rules Are Rules
Something About Spiders
When You're About To Work, But Want To Check The Feed First
If You Can't Sleep...
How I Spent This Summer
When You're Prepared For Summer. But Not Really...
Caught!
Good News!
Once An Ant Met A Snail
When You Tried To Sleep Very Hard. But Something Went Wrong
How I Will Pass On All My Knowledge To Children
Mmmm... These Human Sounds...
Few Words About Everything
All Hands As Hands, But Mine...
Results Of The Year. Briefly
Caterpillars Problem
True Friendship
The Incredible Adventures Of Stone
It reminds me of a fake trailer for the fake movie "Peter the brave stone who wanted to travel the world but who could not because he is a stone": "Peter was a young stone, descendent of a noble line of rocks, but unlike his ancestors, Peter dreamt of adventures, but he could not, because Peter is a stone." https://youtu.be/NAE5Owci26c
And Now Some Real Magic
It's Not Easy To Be A Human
When You Think Carefully About Every Move
Ryptomnesia Is When The Brain Is Good At Hiding Source
Tough Measures
How To Distinguish A City Mosquito From A Village Mosquito
Anybody else seeing the tiny black dots apearing and disapearing on the net junctions or i need to see the doctor?
And Now Something Really Scary
Winter - Perfect Time To Read!
The Magic Of A Cup Of Coffee!
Day By Day, Day By Day...
You May Have Problems With Decorating Your Christmas Tree If You Are A Cat
Nice call back as well in this one, with the screaming star on top of the tree :-)
Finally Met!
Well...
When A New Intern Came To The Office
Lack Of Progress Is Also Progress
Preparing For Holidays
New Year Is Coming. Slowly...
When You Missed The Deadline Just A Bit
Let's Make Some Cookies!
Everything Will Be Ok!
Something About Weired Sides Of Nature
Not That One!
When It Snows So Much That Snowball Game Isn’t A Game Anymore
Life
Every Time I Go Outside In The Winter
When Somebody Says That I Have To Evolve
Do What Your Heart Tells You!
When The Gift Is Cool, But You - Not Really
Oh, Snail...
When It's Hard But You Have To
Haircut After Lockdown
When The Furniture Came From IKEA
Pigeons. Pigeons Are Everywhere
When The Furniture Came From IKEA
When You Live In An Apartment With Neighbors And Do Not Know About It
Please Don't Use Prisma App So Often
Yep! It's a shame we got mix of everything here and some jokes got wrong translation (
Load More Replies...Im confused pls send help me lpst me cry this make me happy
Yep! It's a shame we got mix of everything here and some jokes got wrong translation (
Load More Replies...Im confused pls send help me lpst me cry this make me happy