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There's awkward, and then there's modern awkward. What's the difference? Well, not even ten years ago, you didn't feel uneasy without your phone in public place, you didn't feel schadenfreude of someone's text messages split by each word, and you definitely didn't feel uncomfortable going out without any makeup on.

Mariya, also known as Pinks&Roses in the online comics society, perfectly illustrates these everyday awkward situations in her little black, white and pink girly sketches. She likes to keep her comic strips authentic and draws them mainly by hand, only adding the pink tones in Photoshop.

Mariya often illustrates her own problems in these funny comic strips, but sometimes she uses other people's misfortunes too. The purpose of her drawings, as she says, is "to spread a more lighthearted perspective on one's own daily life." And in our opinion, these funny comics indeed succeed at that.

Now, scroll along for a dose of awkwardly funny cartoons below!

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

    As a 40 year old woman, it concerns me that callers still ask if my Mom or Dad can come to the phone. I'm like, "yeah, sure, Credit Union, I'll just facetime them in Florida for ya."

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

    Story of my life. I have learnt to follow up any introductions given to my now with the disclaimer "I do apologise but I will have no idea what your name is again in about 30 seconds"

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

    Passport photos are still better the ones you get on your driver license or other govt. issues ID cards.

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

    There's a great pitch. "Learn accounting while also curing your insomnia. All in one happy little book !" :D

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

    Many years ago we managed without mobiles. We managed to get around the country and the world without them. What is the desperation to be "connected" or forever on games. Get a life

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

    Love "Gone with the Wind" sums up my hair perfectly - plus it is the best film ever

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

    That's a test rigged for failure... Let's just set it to "At least one spoon left in the jar".

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

    this brings back memories of pre-lycra - when you had to lay on the floor to do your jeans up

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

    Lol - my parents split up when I was 8. I can still pack to go anywhere with a half hour's notice!

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

    OMG, so true! Or even worse - I usually don't wear makeup (my skin is super sensitive) and I went for a job interview. The feedback I got was "your qualifications more than justify hiring you for this position, however, our office expects our employees to maintain a certain level of professionalism and preparedness in their appearance." I was in a business suit and my hair was flawless - the only difference between me and the other women in the office was that I wasn't wearing makeup. Sigh.

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

    When you're a kid: "Mommy! Daddy! Buy me that doll house!" When you're an adult: "Honey, did we pay the rent?"

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

    My girlfriend is quite the opposite. She will drink water from the first receptacle she finds in the dish rack. That includes empty jars and assorted containers, pans, shallow bowls and, in one memorable occasion, the tea kettle.

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

    I used to get something like Hot Pockets while grocery shopping, and would throw them into the microwave as soon as I got home, that way they wouldn't be the temperature of the sun once I was done unloading the car and putting everything away

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

    You're suppose to hug for 20 seconds. 20 seconds might feel a bit long, but it's to achieve the full effects of a hug. A hug can mean a lot some

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

    I would find the heavy backpack more problematic (depending on how heavy it is, of course)

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

    Once I saw myself on video while exercising. NEVER do that! Never! it's even worse than this second picture.

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

    BAHAHAHAHA. Same, Same. I'm a night owl, but my pup wakes me up at 7am every morning so... yeaaaaah

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

    I helped my sister moved in at summer and she is exactly the same!

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

    There's also a third type, who like "negging" - you name your price, they get outraged and start insulting your merchandise, you, your family etc, claim they can find a better product for much less... and then ask for a discount.

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

    I want me a date-mate* jeans. *The made up gender neutral term for gf/bf

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

    Living on a farm for years the dogs were always bringing in *very* interesting stuff!

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

    I'm the first one! I've only been on a plane 4 times in my life, from Michigan to Florida (Disney World) and back both times. Once as a young teen and once around 2012-ish as a late 10yr anniversary.

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

    I don't ever have things I don't need. They are always on need but will keep heap.

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

    Didn't try pumpkin spice until yesterday. It was good but was it "let's hype it up each year like it's the second coming of Christ" good? No

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

    Missed the bit when you realise you almost drank paint water :|

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

    When I had my dog (I miss her so much :( ) I used to stop multiple times during each walk just to pet her.

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

    I'm always so nervous when I use the kind that are right in the middle of the store and are just curtains, I don't want to have this happen.

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

    Sometimes I just don't want to talk to other people though.

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