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Reading comics may be a great way to relax and to distract yourself from the problems in the real world. They offer an escape into another realm and they are enjoyable to read as the images are already suggested. 

But some modern artists like to stay in reality and explore everyday problems, making more people aware of them as well as making them discuss and be more mindful. One of these artists is PinkWug. His comics reflect the injustice in the world, but in a fun and playful way.

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PinkWug shares his art on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Tumblr and the platform on which he has the most followers, Twitter. So if you like these comics, the artist has made it very easy to follow him regardless of what one’s favorite social media platform is. On his Patreon, PinkWug says, “I aim to make my comics accessible to the general public and to raise awareness on important issues in a digestible and shareable format.”

Bored Panda got in touch with PinkWug and he revealed to us that he has never been that artist that draws all the time: “I didn't doodle in my notebook in high school like most artists I know.” 

He added, “However, I saw the impact that comics like Poorly Drawn Lines and Dinos and Comics were able to have through their relatively simple yet cute drawings and unique writing style. They gave me the confidence to start making comics as a relative beginner in this craft and to slowly develop my own style.”

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

Don't forget the same applies to electric cars, solar panels, and many other "eco friendly" products!

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

We don't have to save the world, we only need to help those in our immediate, personal environment. Start small and every helpful action ripples out and trickles up. Every bit of kindness or help makes an enormous difference.

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The artist’s comics definitely have a distinctive style in the color scheme and the characters as well as the dialogs. But what really sticks out are the unusual topics. A lot of successful webcomic artists avoid talking about sensitive subjects like politics as that often results in a very mixed and crazy response from the readers.

We asked, what encouraged the artist to focus on such difficult themes as politics and economy and it turns out, it was carefully thought about, “My main focus was always on tackling political themes. The comic format was chosen because it's the perfect medium to quickly introduce people to new lines of thought, new perspectives on the various political issues that affect us all.”

PinkWug is creating comics about what he is really passionate about and with his art, he is trying to make people be more involved in the world we live in. He says “Political apathy is a real problem and I wanted to play a small role in getting more people to care about civil and labor rights.”

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But as mentioned before, talking about these matters sparks heated discussions. In fact, PinkWug told us, “The range of reactions my comics have created can only be described as wild. There are always people fighting in the comment section for hours on end.”

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

I know we can never properly strike like a lot of other industries and what I have suggested in the past is that nursing and junior doctors be given a higher tax free threshold most governments in the world do this for their military to incentivise joining the same should happen for nurses

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

In 1976, the US passed a law making student loans un-dischargable. You have to pay them back even if you go bankrupt. 1976 is also when the degree-mills popped up in the US where they sell you a bill of goods saying you are getting new careerbut you're actually just getting a huge debt and no job skills. Mallinckrodt declared bankruptcy in the US to avoid having to pay for their role in the opiod crisis. Meanwhile the woman who has to file bankruptcy because she lost everything trying to pay for her son's rehab still has to pay that $200K student loan back. She got that debt at a 2 year nursing program that turned out to not be certified so she couldn't even take the test to get a job.

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However, he sees the bright side as well, “There are also people willing to learn and people willing to teach. There are people thanking me for tackling issues they care deeply about and there are people wishing me death. All in all, I would give it a B+.”

Well, it seems that when some issue really matters to someone, they will accept all sides of the debate and this artist is proof of that.

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

Wouldn't make for an interesting comic, but d*mn if it wouldn't make for a better world.

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

Let me say this, because it needs to be said again. Feminism is fighting for equality for ALL women. Here for my sisters, not just my cis-ters. If you don’t support trans women just as much as cis women, you’re not a feminist.

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PinkWug was inspired by other artists and he has an inspirational message of his own, “I would just like to add that it's never too late to start creative projects. Don't worry about not being able to catch up to people who have been practicing the craft since their birth. Whatever you create, it will be the first of its kind!”

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

I still don't know how "Police shouldn't be killing people" is a controversial statement.

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

0.001% of black people that are killed are killed by cops. Why are their lives the only ones people care about!? ALL black live SHOULD matter!

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

This stat is not true. About 0.1% of black men that die are killed by cops (see https://www.pnas.org/content/116/34/16793). However, as a percentage of black people that are killed it would be much higher.

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

George Floyd didn't deserve to die. HIS case was one where the cops were at fault. However, there were some other cases where I believe that the cops are not at fault.

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

Umm he was dead either way, he ingested his own product in lethal amounts nothing would have saved him at that point but hey, lets not let facts get in the way of our feelings right?

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I mean, if sombody shoots at them or runs away after being found armed or just can't stop threatening them to get such reaction... justified weapon usage. Edit: Unarmed people, like the headline in the picture say, are of course no threat that requires gun useage

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

I dunno, everyone is angry at the billionaire boys' space race right now.

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What was your impression of PingWug’s comics? Do you agree with his point of view expressed in the comics? Did they spark an interest to learn more about these topics? Voice your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to upvote the comics you liked the most!

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

Always remember, if they're profitable it's because they're not paying you the actual value of your labor. Unionize and demand they take less of what you're due.

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

the internet is a huge source of pollution. but people want the internet more than they care about the environment. looking at this article is more important than the waste of energy in the environment.

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

too big to fail means I'll fail my re-election attempt if they fail to give big to me.

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