Artist Creates Relatable Comics Illustrating Social Mishaps And General Ineptitude At Life (35 New Pics)
Interview With ArtistMeg is an aspiring comic artist based in Pittsburgh. She creates relatable cartoons as a way to document her thoughts and feelings since she's "too lazy to be consistent with the diary."
"I go nuts when people think my content is either funny or relatable; while I'd probably still doodle comics just for myself, the support and reactions from readers is what keeps me illustrating. I love being able to make someone laugh, and comics are a really accessible way for me to do that," the artist has previously shared with Bored Panda.
Continue scrolling to be transported into Meg's world. For more relatable comics check out our previous article here.
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Thanks to your display name, I have a song stuck in my head.. and the worst part is I don't know the lyrics past Maria Maria..
Load More Replies...I am a mostly extroverted ambivert and I’m definitely going through a more introverted phase lately; this is accurate!
It's all about balance. Do social things you really enjoy in order to meet people, like a fun gym class, or yesterday I went on a hike with a local group (I've found that doing an activity together makes it a lot easier to talk to people). But also make sure to do some activities on your own to recharge (I like to sit on the back porch and read, or do something crafty in the mornings, for example). Also, meds can help depending on the person. I used to be exhausted and depressed for days after a big event because my anxiety took so much out of me. Now I'm usually fine by the next morning, maybe the afternoon.
Bored Panda reached out to Meg again to learn more about her creative process and herself. Considering she's been making comics sporadically since 2016, we wondered if there are any recurring themes or topics she finds herself exploring in her work. The artist shared that, although it's not a generally conscious decision, she noticed that the most prominent reoccurring theme in her comics is depression and self-deprecation. "On paper, that looks heavy - but I think it’s healthy to not only continue normalizing these issues by providing a sense of relatability but disarm them by adding a component of humor. Constantly working with the topic of ‘mental illness’ is also an important method for getting thoughts/feelings out of my head and somewhere that I can review, process, and release them. Or at least have them be relentlessly criticized by random internet people to a point where I’m forced to get objective about my internalizations, which can be helpful in some type of backward fashion."
So true, such innocent concepts have been destroyed. Rainbows used to mean peace and happiness. Gay used to be a synonym of happy.
I really hope your joking fam cause if not your really not getting the punchline
Load More Replies...Idk man, downvote me if you like but it would be nice to be able to wear rainbows just cause you like the colors without having to make a political statement one way or the other.
no one thinks that. tons of people wear rainbows without "making a political statement".
Load More Replies...In many other countries, even the suggestion of being homosexual might mean death for the person suspected of being homosexual. Americans allow for reasonable freedom of expression, regardless of what another person thinks or feels. Consider that.
WoW. I never thought this but it's so true. This one needs to be number 1.
Amen, buster. Although I'm not against them, nor do I believe it is a sin. I just hate how when people see rainbow design, their first thought is to make a stupid comment about you being gay if you go near it. I wouldn't have cared if they made it anything else. I hate flags.
*me brushing up on what pan is* oh yeah. Woo, go Pan-das!
Load More Replies...I had this one idiot this one time who was trying to cheer me up, but I'm so f*****g tired of niceties, when he told me "YoU'lL fInD sOmEoNe OnE dAy," I accidently initiated a fight by asking if he was interested in me. Of course that was a big fat no. People, don't f*****g say s**t that you can't back up. This is why "you have loved ones that care about you!" doesn't work with suicidal people. ONLY SAY WHAT YOU CAN BACK UP, else the situation takes a massive turn for the worst.
Devil's advocate here. Not everyone knows how to say the perfectly right thing to everyone. That person took time out of their day to genuinely make you feel better, and instead of accepting it for what it was, you got angry and lashed out at them. People are doing the best they can and just because they can't fix you doesn't mean that they don't care. I really do hope that you find someone to talk to that can legitimately help you through this because everyone deserves to be happy.
Load More Replies...What’s funny is This has kind of happened to me without the whole verbal rejection part. Nobody approached me at all lol
So....it HASNT happened to you? You can't expect to score in a game you don't play.
Load More Replies...When it comes to being creative, there are always ups and downs. For Meg, the most challenging part of the creative process is turning her individualized experiences into content that readers can relate to; "this generally involves slightly embellishing, condensing, or exaggerating my scenarios and/or dialogue, which can occasionally be hard to fit readably in a 4-panel framework. The part I enjoy most? Drawing expressions, especially grumpy ones."
Off-topic, but I couldn't help but notice your username!! Are you a Type O Negative fan?? :D
Load More Replies...I'm aware I'm very dependent but damn I'm called out. I'm proud of all u pandas for still being here x
One thing I've learn from the last three of the 23 years of my life is that it's ok to ask for help and validation from those who care about you. We're not creature that are meant to be on our own.
It's the ultimate inside joke that you can only share with people who also do this
:, it’s comforting to know there are people out there who do This and understand why we do this
Load More Replies...Lol I looked so bad my teacher had to ask me if I'm ok today
The artist shared that her current goal is to one day produce a 150+ page comic: "I actually love to write, and have about 80 pages finished of a novel I’ve been working on sporadically over the last year; I’m considering converting it into a graphic novel? Or maybe do a full-length 'It’s Meg' comic that’s more storyline-driven - both are projects I’d love to get rolling within the next year, but we’ll see how burnout treats me. As far as collaborations go, working with any publisher or media outlet that wants to pay me for some work would be sick."
"Make something today: whether it’s art, music, space, community, conversation, a friend, etc. There’s really something to the act of creating that I believe is a key factor in personal fulfillment, and we’re losing it in an increasingly consumeristic world. Don’t just absorb - you gotta express your experiences."
That is true. Vitamin D—also known as the Sunshine Vitamin—is one of the top natural mood boosters.
Literally me lmao the SAD is insane I genuinely start feeling better the moment I can feel the sun
Legitimately. I've found that taking Vitamin D pills when I was feeling depressed actually helped. I worked night shift so getting sunshine was LOL
This happened to me like a week ago and now my self confidence is just gone
I would literally rather poke my own eye balls out then tell the stylist I don't like it
Why do we do this?! Just be honest and tell them they butchered you .. maybe they'll learn something
The way he's leaning on the boat, having a friendly chat is absolutely wrecking me! 😂🤣😂🤣
Everyone: omg same/I’m the complete opposite! Me: you guys get texts?
I’m the complete opposite, I just respond because I don’t want to make the other person feel bad
I am the exact opposite I done care who the text is from I get so excited
i hope i get to a point one day where i can reply to those texts.
Roses are red, cacti are prickly, holy guacamole that escalated quickly! (I know it's been used I just like it (: )
Same!! A few of my friends also like physical touch but I get startled super easily and I've flinched away from them a handful of times so they've stopped trying to hug me haha. Not ideal
Load More Replies...thats.......sad....i would give them a nice TIGHT hug around the neck!!! >:)))))))
Load More Replies...Same. I'm not very physically demonstrative but during COVID it just got too much, literally not touching another living being for weeks and months on end in even the most casual way. That did get me down. Never would have believed it if I hadn't lived it.
Load More Replies...Many of us would like to do that but can't due to health, money, work hours (my situation) or other issues
Load More Replies...In my family it's a "sarcastic joke" that 3 sneezes in a row means you have a demon.
What if you are a demon and sneeze 3 times in a row?
Load More Replies...The rule is "She sneezes once, she sneezes twice, she's the leprechaun's bride when she sneezes thrice, unless someone else says the words 'God bless you'", but I think that only qualifies for the evil leprechauns who routinely twist the wishes they grant...
the paradox : I hate to be squeezed into clothes, arms, vehicles, but I love to sleep squished :/ ???
So true! Tight clothes are the worse, but i can sleep squashed and wrapped under 5 blankets.
Load More Replies...I kinda of want to try a weighed blanket, but I worry it will make it even more difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
I love that they help others, but they make me feel like I’m being suffocated
I think the same thing for myself as well when people try to compliment me. I immediately get suspicious and go "ok wtf do you really want from me because you're lying your a*s off right now"
Load More Replies...Ah, the strange powers of the introverted over-thinker. Compliments? Nah, can't be true. Criticism? Might as well cut my heart out and feed it to me.
I am not trying to become the compliment person, but your name is really cool.
Load More Replies...You are a very nice, chill and fun person, that is a quality that will take you very far in life and help you make many great friends! :)
Load More Replies...If somebody ever calls me attractive, I would probably barf too. Yuck.
I get so emotionally and even physically uncomfortable with compliments... So why do I crave them so much?
They’d censor a woman’s, wouldn’t they? So might as well censor them all
Load More Replies...... i love clothes tho- uncomfortable without them. Just give some comfy pjs and I'm happy
Concealer. I need to create the allusion that i sleep and have sanity.
Eyeliner. It is vital to my survival. I must carry a minimum of 4 different colors of eyeliner with me at all times. (That obviously doesn't include black, white, silver, or brown)
Makeup? No thanks.... Wallet and my smokes.... Don't even carry a purse...... 😂 I'm the one that would literally sit it down and walk away....... Totally forgotten
I seriously needed to hear that, thank you lol
Load More Replies...Nope me too. Actually all of them are Smithtown alarming and I hope the person who made these is alright.
Load More Replies...The beauty is permanent, yes, but the pain is temporary. I know a lot of people who would be extremely called out by this one, but I will say this about it; it's a safer alternative to a lot of self-harm, and also doesn't (unless done extremely wrong) leave ugly scars behind.
I have a feeling I am going to spend all of Saturday *trying* to be a little bit productive in that sense!
The dilemma is helicopter hats, right? Like, definitely helicopter hats?
Load More Replies...I hate when I'm watching a popular YouTube let's player and half the comments are about how they've "changed, and how, "they were soo much better in the past". If you don't like it, then don't watch. Stop leaving 1,000 messages about how the past was soo much better. Rant over, I apologize.
"here goes... I sped, I followed too closely, I ran a stop sign. I almost hit a Chevy, I sped some more, I failed to yield at a cross walk. I changed lanes at an intersection. I changed lanes without signaling while running a red light and SPEEEEEEEDING;!"
Just as long as the leftovers don't mix 😅
Load More Replies...This could mean you were put into an abusive relationship with food. My mother did this to me. I HAD to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If I didn't, I didn't know what would happen. And I already pissed her off so much because she hated her life, so I just followed along to at least keep that out of the way. Now, my stomach is a nearly endless void, I'm obese, and I greatly loathe her. Don't be this parent. If your child says they aren't hungry, don't force them to eat.
I’m usually fine the day after, but the night immediately after the Thanksgiving dinner definitely brings a lot of stomach pain!
Oh yes, BUTT is SUCH a horrible word, it MUST be censored out... this time.
I am so offended!! I must dramatically swoon while covering this word you've used, not only without censoring, but with all capitals!! That's just rubbing my nose in it!!
Load More Replies...Please, they clearly mean boat. Obviously they need help with boat maintenance! /s
Load More Replies...Man, figuring out my sexuality was just an *eensy* bit more complicated. Just a teeny widdle bit more of a trainwreck…
Exactly, when life has me down i sit in a random closet with the lights off and forget everything other than E M O
Load More Replies...You know you can get a receipt when you pay with cash, right? Yeah, it's more paper to keep track of, but it is still a thing you can do. I know most people don't really use cash anymore, particularly since 2020, but I still do and often get a receipt.
Whoa I think a downvote fairy’s gone through here watch out
Load More Replies...I have real friends and imaginary. I got stuffed animals and imaginary friends!
Load More Replies...Sometimes I join in the conversation, add my unprofessional opinion. People think I'm on Bluetooth. That's fine...and normal...right?
Have you read "Happiness and Satisfaction in Life"? It's an amazing fantasy novel!
Load More Replies...Our main character in these is a woman, just like the artist if I'm understanding correctly.
Load More Replies...the author (Meg) is female, and drawing a character of herself, so i'm pretty sure the character is also female (even though she doesn't look very feminine)
Load More Replies...When you get so mad at a stranger online your face turns into a goat’s
If anyone is wondering, the binary code (0s and 1s) don’t translate to any words, just symbols
None of these are funny. They’re putrid, as a matter of fact. Get a real job.
And what's your job? Insulting other people's work? You try making comics and see how good you are at it.
Load More Replies...People who want to socialize in the office are the reasons the others want to work from home
I've heard of heart attacks - but this is attacking the heart - I think it's called Munchpasting By Proxy. :-P
"when I think I wiped your a*s when you were a baby" my thought every time they try to act a little to smart with me :D
These are so relatable, but I am genuinely concerned for the artist honestly.
Everybody seems to be "so concerned about the artist". The artist is a HUMAN. Show me a human being without some s**t going on. Especially in the current state of things. I'm more concerned about people who say that EVERYTHING IS FINE. Better to see the s**t and deal with it, even if its just with some humour.
Having s**t going on is pretty normal, yes, but having suicidal thoughts and being as lonely as depicted in the comics is not. Hard to say how close to reality these are, but if the artist really feels like this on a regular basis, that would indeed be concerning.
Load More Replies...Absolutely adore this art style and it's so relatable idk if this is good or bad
A lot of these are very reliable, which based on the comments, is concerning
The artist is offering understanding. The hope part is on the reader.
Load More Replies...These are so relatable, but I am genuinely concerned for the artist honestly.
Everybody seems to be "so concerned about the artist". The artist is a HUMAN. Show me a human being without some s**t going on. Especially in the current state of things. I'm more concerned about people who say that EVERYTHING IS FINE. Better to see the s**t and deal with it, even if its just with some humour.
Having s**t going on is pretty normal, yes, but having suicidal thoughts and being as lonely as depicted in the comics is not. Hard to say how close to reality these are, but if the artist really feels like this on a regular basis, that would indeed be concerning.
Load More Replies...Absolutely adore this art style and it's so relatable idk if this is good or bad
A lot of these are very reliable, which based on the comments, is concerning
The artist is offering understanding. The hope part is on the reader.
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