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Edgar Degas, a 19th-century French impressionist, once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. Indeed, with their intricate work, artists often send a message, which can evoke all sorts of emotions, be it astonishment, joy, anger, or others. And as the quote suggests, make us notice things we haven’t yet; or, in some cases, aren’t willing to.

Some uncomfortable truths are depicted in the works of the Austrian cartoonist and caricaturist Gerhard Haderer. His satirical depictions of current-day society are brutally honest, yet often accurate as well. We have gathered some of them into this list, so you can have a look at what he was trying to make others see with his artwork. Scroll down to find the thought-provoking images below.

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Gerhard Haderer Report

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

Is this for the retail workers?

Luna Crow
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like any place of employment to me

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coppertopped panda
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that Angela Merkel on the bottom right?

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

Actually feel as if this is a DOWNWARDS trend in today's society. More and more we're normalizing mental health talk. We're also breaking the "taboo" of giving only positive answers when asked "How are you doing today?"... If you don't want to know... don't ask... quit making people put up a false front for your own comfort.

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

It's not really working for the guy in the bottom left

Gene Case
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually true for working at Disney World. Managers will walk by and if they don't feel you look happy enough, they give you the Disney hand signal (yes, it's real) to smile more.

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

More truth to this one. I am a realist and I got coached at Walmart for not having aa positive attitude

Momten Jillian
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No it's for everyone who have to pretend it's normal to be ripped off and degraded by the ruling billionaire class of phony Americans

Bad Ass69
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put on a HAPPY FACE! For when you don't have an actual smile of your own!

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Born in Leonding, Austria, Gerhard Haderer is considered by some to be the best cartoonist and caricaturist in the German-speaking world. Over the years he has worked as a graphic artist, draughtsman, and illustrator for advertising companies, as well as a freelance cartoonist and satire illustrator.

During his multifaceted career, the artist has covered numerous topics, from politics to religion and even veganism, and appeared in an abundance of publications. He has also released books, one of which, titled ‘Das Leben des Jesus’ (or ‘The Life of Jesus’), created quite a commotion among some people, leading up to Haderer even facing court in Greece.

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Mary Pigott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have a Tshirt that said Eat the rich, skull and knife and fork for crossbones..

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    Foffy Skrimshaw
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has a very Norman Rockwell quality to the characterization.

    Michael Mobley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Greed of America's CEO stopped us from manufacturing anything that says, Made in America!

    Falcon on Dizzy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of "2 Minutes to Midnight" by Iron Maiden. the Golden goose is on the loose and never out of season

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

    I would say guy looks like Jeff bozo, but this guy looks to humane to be mistaken for jeff

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

    Greed, gluttony...

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Serial pacifist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am just watching this photo on my phone at my home while it is a beautiful day outside, pittying people who can’t appreciate and enjoy nature without involving technology.

    KayGee
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You all act as if the view couldn't have been enjoyed before Or after the photo was taken. Some people want to record things to look back on later.

    Take me to dinner first
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but none of them caught the other's phone on the camera?

    Cindy Cole
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Photos are nice to share. Now, take the picture, put the camera down and enjoy the scenery with your own two eyes. I love photos, but we don't need the cell phones in our faces all of the time.

    Susan Widomski
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to think they are capturing the beauty to share with others.

    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always one silly person holding their phone in portrait mode

    Raven Web
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what every event I work at looks like it's so frustrating just live I'm the moment!

    Lance Sairwn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking out your phone real quick to get a pic to remember and look at later. It's not like you're gonna be on your phone the whole time. Why do people act like taking pics is wrong now?

    Dvir “XKT” Bar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man i hate when people capture they're experience to look back on it, how dare they!!!

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    ‘The Life of Jesus’ is a cartoon book of religious satire, depicting the life of Christ in a way that some Greeks didn’t find appropriate. In the beginning of 2005, a court in Athens charged the artist with blasphemy and banned the book itself. The restriction on the book was reportedly the first ban of its kind in Greece in more than 20 years.

    Gerhard Haderer was given a six-month suspended sentence in absentia. However, according to Refworld, in March of the same year, the court acquitted him of all charges. The decision was based on the grounds that the book’s humorous qualities precluded it from being maliciously blasphemous.

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Brittany Combs
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people will do anything for an "epic" picture

    Bad Ass69
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another media influencer dies in a bizarre incidence? But creates new Til Tok trend!

    Me. Just Me.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally laughed out loud at this one!

    Gaming Elementalist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, the Getting Eaten by a Shark challenge. Hope this one takes off on Tik Tok for sure. Jk, obv.

    Roberto Durante
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Selfie of the highest live moment of an influencer

    Dvir “XKT” Bar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a second i thought that the shark was taking the picture and i was so confused

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Mariele Scherzinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, as long as they touch another consenting adult...

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

    yep, if you think about it. The Catholic Church was probably a safe haven for gays and lesbians for centuries. No pressure from family members to marry. Convents and seminaries would have been the equivalent of a gay bar. No I am not talking about pedophile priests. Normal gay people are not attracted to children just like normal straight people are not attracted to children. Most pedophiles are straight.

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

    A more truthful image would have him groping the youth chorus.

    Bad Ass69
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boston archdiocese conferences!

    Mimi La Souris
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and ? They vowed celibacy, not chastity, they’re not monks.

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

    The catholic church forced celibacy so priests wouldn't have families that would inherit their wealth. It was a way of keeping the riches in the church coffers.

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

    First time in years, I actually heard myself laughing out loud, not just typing it lol

    Michael Mobley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop touching me and them! We hear, see and listen to the children's complaints about us!

    Red PANda (she/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean? Are you a priest? Or a pedophile?! 🤨

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    In addition to religion, Haderer’s works often touch upon other sensitive topics as well, such as politics, for instance. As seen in the examples on this list, he also depicts relevant societal problems, from consumerism to the negative ways technology affects our everyday lives.

    The artist’s brutally honest depictions of our society are not completely baseless. For example, a person taking a selfie quite literally in the jaws of danger shows the extent to which some people are willing to go for a picture. Unfortunately, it can lead to tragedy at times. Newsroom revealed that between the year 2008 and 2021, as many as 379 people were killed due to selfies.

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

    Eh this is one similarity that every country has

    LeeAnne B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except in Taiwan.. those parliamentarians get real.

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    Gaming Elementalist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you watch live it's amazing how little anyone pays attention to what's going on. They vote on party lines, check out, and get paid.

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

    If Trump isn't punished for Jan 6th, every member of Congress better start working on their cadio. Every losing candidate will attempt to set their goons on Congress. Watch what happens if Trump makes it to the national election. Win or lose DC in Jan of 2025 is going to become a madhouse.

    Jennifer Ness
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he's lost his power. Congress fixed the law about counting votes. The pretend patriots won't try Jan 6 again... and there will be security anyway. The end of our dystopian version of America is in sight. They showed their hands and the youngsters are gonna have it.

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

    Several years ago, the Wisconsin Senate had an actual brawl in chamber during session. The live feeds were cut immediately, and the news was blacked out. Only reason I know is a friend was present for it

    Michael Mobley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that we are elected, I don't care, do you?

    Isaac Harvey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's going to be a long few decades before this (hopefully) gets fixed.

    dinoz71
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't hold your breath waiting for that .

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    Momten Jillian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the House Republicans doing their level best?

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

    I think it's Republicans and Democrats doing whatever they want. Which maybe equates to their best

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    Jennifer Gray
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that MGT with her ugly feet up lol

    Diane Rice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jennifer IRL, MTG's feet are grossly deformed.

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    Aisling Raye
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused...locally grown produce is a whole lot less expensive than imported is where I live. Ex: I can get an avocado at the grocery store for $2 but I can get a whole bag of them from a local farmer for $5.

    Eva Kašu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    European local farmers have the same problem...

    Susan Widomski
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure about this one. I like purchasing from the grower if possible.

    Momten Jillian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time for that woman to utilize the market to her advantage. Zig when they zag

    Michael Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she can buy up the stock and resell for a higher price

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    Crystal Ruiz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see her face is sad, but maybe I'm too positive, but she's nearly done selling her product while that market/store has a whole bunch to sell.

    A Random Anvil
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want 40 gas-ripened tomatoes. I want one nice, sun-ripened tomato, please.

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    Allen Bouchard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look, another "OK Boomer" moment from Mr Gerhard.

    Mr Spare
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The man's entitled to express himself. One day when you're older and you're moaning about how when you were younger people used to hold their phones instead of having them implanted in their brains....people will dismiss you by saying "okay Millenial".

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    Tasos Papadopoulos
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the point they re trying to make here? Is it that newspapers are a better source of information than the internet cause that is not true.

    Allen Bouchard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I was reading an article on CNN on my phone at a McDonald's and the getting sitting at the next table, who had an entire newspaper spread out leaned over and told me I need to get my nose out of my phone and look around me.

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    Dominic Ball
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but they’re all at tables with someone else not interacting with each other, regardless of their media choices

    Just Joeking
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they shocked because he is using a newspaper or that he looks like Ghandi

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

    Sure of course. Either the guy with the newspaper is the weirdo or everyone else is the weirdo. Never mind that a computer is how some people get news. What a jerk

    Yuffa Kinazzo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea. Because the news on the internet is all true, and newspapers print fake news. Or is it the other way around? Or both? The media controls the people.

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    Cursed Girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im more concerned about the coffee being too close to the laptops

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

    I prefer newspaper any day

    Frances Pitchounetta
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me! 😆😂🤣 I have a phone, but I prefer paper. And no, I'm not a Boomer.

    Jai Bird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My takeaway wasn't the generation wars at all, lol, rather that people are far too concerned with other people are doing if it's something even mildly out of the norm. People get so bothered by how other people live.

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    Quite a few of Gerhard Haderer’s illustrations cover the negative influence technology has on people. They often portray the younger generation as the one more prone to being glued to their phones, which is sadly quite representative of reality nowadays.

    Research reveals that even though the usage depends heavily on the domain of technology, young adults typically use it more than those older than them. According to Pew Research Center’s 2019 survey, 93% of millennials owned smartphones, compared to 90% of Gen X representatives, and 68% of baby boomers.

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

    close enough... nowadays one person will be watching TV, the rest on their own devices.

    Ariel Herman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else notice the bricked window??.... makes it a lot scarier an image. Curtains sure, but brick?

    Aisling Raye
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The noise of all the separate shows playing at once would drive me insane. Let them do what they want, but dear lord let them have some headphones.

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

    I don't mind it. Anything is better than my childhood with one TV and we all watched what Dad was watching. Now I can watch what I like whilst my partner watches all the stuff I hate.

    Mimi La Souris
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh, dad and baby have theirs own little chamber pot

    Bryan W.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the baby's highchair/recliner.

    brian chishko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Food funnels?...where are the food funnels?

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    LeeAnne B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They saw the gradual decline but didn't think it would affect them.

    Sam URae
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it won't affect them. The people ignoring or denying environmental changes will be dead, and it's their children's children who will suffer the consequences.

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    T Horn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But wait, global warming....? Arent we supposed to be flooding?

    Julia Mckinney
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both- flooding in places that don't normally flood and extreme drought.

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    Mine Truly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is missing the lines and lines of scuba tourists waiting their turn to see it

    Michael Mobley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It used to be different back when we got rain!

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

    Reason I don't breed.

    The Numerator
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (mumbling) Whmmrrss thm wwmmmtrrrr???

    Darian Starfrog
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need more co2, for the forests to grow back, and desserts to turn back into rainforests.. actual science

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    Robert T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not entirely sure that that is what is meant by the phrase "choke the chicken"!

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

    this is like the last straw in making me want to be vegan

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

    Maybe instead just don't buy the cheapest s**t, but products of well kept animals instead?

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    Fly_Agaric_Frog 🇺🇦
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't need to see this. I need some unsee juice.

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

    Factory farming is why I became a vegan.

    Ann-Marie Bentley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ladies and gentlemen the reason I am a vegan!

    Admiral Graf Spee
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have chickens at home and have a large grass field where they kan live but bored panda wont allowe me to make pictures on the phone

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    Tasos Papadopoulos
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how that works I'm pretty sure

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

    Ever visited a commercial egg farm? Chickens in wire battery cages so small they can't fully expand their wings, living on wire floors, stacked in columns and rows, never seeing sunlight in their short, miserable lives, bred to produce an egg a day for their most fertile period which shortens their lifespan to about three years and makes them prone to reproductive cancers. Not that they live long enough to get them since they are killed off and replaced every year before their productivity can drop off. Yeah, we wring eggs out of chickens, poor things.

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    Vggg Gtg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t eat eggs now. Made me pain stomach and nausea. 😞

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    2 years ago

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    Facing unfavorable but true facts can be a pill that’s hard to swallow. That’s why some artwork is often deemed controversial or even offensive by some people. However, controversial art can have a positive effect on society nevertheless, as it typically evokes important discussions and can lead to positive change.

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    Richard Thomas
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather have trains and walkable streets then cars..

    Bad Ass69
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be day dreaming of a Monster truck!

    Channo Sagara
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who dreamed driving a supercar in traffic jam doesn't know how supercar works. His current car is actually way more comfortable.

    John Anderson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had Volkswagen Porsche instead of a Volkswagen Audi. Ahhhh, the possibilities

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

    Gotta buy the fastest car you can so you can get to the next red light faster. Idiot logic

    Shawn Barry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I too prefer his car, but it needs to be a bright sunny yellow. I had a prius c like that the color helps with my depression

    Steve Robert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Normal day on the 405 in West Los Angeles

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    Gwenaëlle Michaelis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what to think about this one, a lots of adults are complaining about the youth being always on the phone (or tablet, etc..) but those are the same that give their babies a phone when they are busy (or when they don't have time to play with them, or when they want time alone)

    Scarlet23
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't get mad at us if you give us something addictive when it's convenient & expect us with developing brains to be able to have self-control

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

    Reminds me of adults whining younger adults are always on their phones, as though I don't remember their obsession with using newspapers to ignore us. If they'd had phones they'd have used those instead.

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

    Nah, I'm old, no one was that obsessed with newspapers. You read the parts you wanted to, put the paper down and got on with life. I would totally be helping to make cookies here!

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

    What makes me sad the most about this thread is the generalization. These are extremes. For this illustration: Many families, especially parents, take parenting seriously. And yes, smartphones have become part of our lives and can be carefully introduced to kids from a not-too-early age. Some need it: yes, go ahead and be pessimistic about humanity, that's for sure the best way to help it.

    Holly Benedict
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always told my siblings I'm The Little Red Hen when I would bake treats. If they don't help in any capacity, they don't get to enjoy what I make. If you don't know The Little Red Hen is a children's book about a hen that is going to bake bread, she says "who will help me ( with task to get ingredient for bread)?" and everyone says "not, I" and so she says "then I will do it myself." This happens a few times until finally the bread is done and she says "who will help me eat the bread?" And everyone volunteers to eat the bread and so The Little Red Hen says "No, I will do it myself." And she enjoys the bread she alone put in the effort to make.

    Ela
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    House is clean and orderly, kids are quiet and well behaved. She's getting things done not refereeing fights and everyone seems content. My daughter started out sitting at the table watching movies on her tablet and talking to us while grandma and I cooked, now she looks up recipes on her tablet and makes them!

    KM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny that the mother doesn't tell them to get off the electrical devices and be a family. Don't worry the iPads, iphones, and not you are raising those kids.

    Baleygr
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right? I absolutely don't get this bitching about "wah, poor mum and the evil neglectful kids". Just don't choose the easy entertainment by phone route all the time and instead rais your children. Or, if the family simply absolutely isn't interested in making cookies, maybe let it be? Perhaps no one wants to cook with mum in general, because she's insufferable, lol. :P

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

    This one's sad to me, because making Christmas cookies with my Mom is a yearly tradition I've hardly ever missed out on. Cutting out the cookies and decorating them, Christmas music in the background... just having a good time together :') (Then again, I didn't have a cell phone until my early teens, and actual smartphones weren't a thing yet...)

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

    That's a painting from someone who thinks people would care if someone has a newspaper instead of a news site. If the kids are interested at in making cookies with mum they will. If they're not, why force them. And the "poor sad mum" here should just do her bloody responsibility and parent the kids, not first introduce them to phones to easily entertain them and then b***h about them being on the phone.

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

    This is a divisive image. It's wrong to keep pushing the "kids are always on their devices and it's a bad thing" trope. In this image, for example, they show 6 kids on devices. (and let's not even get into why she's got half a dozen kids to supervise while trying to get Christmas dinner together!)One could be coordinating with relatives to make sure they get there on time. One could be looking up the recipes for mom. One could be helping with Christmas shopping. One could be chatting with Daddy who is deployed. One could be looking up the words to that song that mom only remembers well enough to whistle the tune. One could be compiling a list of "I can't eat that!" from all the relatives so no one has to miss Christmas dinner. They could all be doing homework.

    Julian Slate
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare young people text their friends instead of doing absolutely nothing for hours?

    Aisling Raye
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This cracks me up because my mom is usually the one engrossed in her phone and oblivious to the world around her.

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    Bored Koala
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too true! Especially if you live in an area that gets lots of tourists... last week, I opened my door and came almost face to face with a drone.. even though there're signs everywhere saying it's prohibited... it's not even the first time something similar happens... I mean, you can imagine how many times it must've happened before we got the signs... Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against those who just want a bit of a panoramic view from up high... but if we can reach out and grab your drone, you're definitely aware of what you're doing, and it's not for the "panoramic view", that's for sure!

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

    if it's on my property and close enough that i could reach out and grab it, i would. with a baseball bat.

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    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This may be an unpopular opinion, but I think if a drone comes on your private property without consent, you should have the right to shoot it down.

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

    That would be good. I hope they implement such rule.

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    Bobby Edler
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I warned a guy down the lake to stop buzzing us with his drone. 1 (one) round of 00 buckshot took care of that. 👍

    Jeff Mauldin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are "Drone Wars" coming? When people will mount little cannons on their drones to shoot down other drones?

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

    Drones are being used in the war in the Ukraine right now, while they do have weapons mounted on them these are primarily used on targets on the ground. Watched a documentary about it recently very scary

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    Asa the rainbow turtle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Side note: the box says "with camera" (in German)

    Jai Bird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's gross. At our apartment complex, a creep had a drone out here peering into people's bedroom windows. He tried to tell the cops he worked for the property owners. Yeah no, they send out notices if they're going to be surveying, and they don't survey into people's bedrooms.

    Shawn Barry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    net guns with a long range need to be easily available and cheap

    John McFarland
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not every person with a drone cares to spy or intrude on anyone's privacy. I fly a fully manual controlled freestyle fpv drone and I do it solely for aerobatic practice. It's a healthy and fascinating hobby. Yes my drone has cameras on it, but I'm capturing the stunts and lines I'm performing. Even gps guided cinematic drones are almost never used for nefarious reasons. If one is near you you can be fairly sure that it belongs to someone new to the hobby who's just too excited and eager to learn and follow proper etiquette. No one is filming you personally. Furthermore, there are I will admit bad actors in every group. Bad drivers, bad gun owners. Bad drinkers. Bad people in general. Would you do away with these things completely or expect proper conduct. I'm sure there are people who absolutely say yes ban alcohol, guns, or cars, and to that I say that is quite authoritarian. There are, without a doubt, freedoms and rights you hold dear that someone else would strike into oblivion.

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    Artabys emphasized that controversial art typically brings light to certain political and social issues, this way sparking public conversation about them. It becomes a method of expressing different points of view that encourages others to get acquainted with them. Whether it’s related to politics, technology, or other topics, controversial art also drives the development of artistic expression itself.

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

    The real clowns are the people these guys are laughing at. Us, the voting proletariat that keeps them in power with promises of cake and circuses. They know what they're doing.

    Dave Nalesnik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice demonstration of Renaissance painting skillz as well, with the lighting, composition, and that kickazz bowl of fruit!👍🏻👍🏻

    Wintermute
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just reading everyone bicker over which side is the bigger clowns in the comment section. Left or right, red or blue, dems or reps. That's exactly why they're laughing, because they know all us peons are distracted with their little faux culture war while they get away with anything they want. Sad really.

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

    The lunatics are running the asylum.

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

    Those faces...oh my ...these are the drunks that decide everyone else's lives. The "they"

    Michael Mobley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I laugh harder than the rest, maybe I'll get the promotion!

    Nonesuch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drinking alcohol to excess gives you a red, bulbous nose and makes you act like an utter idiot.

    Eris Kallisti
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! There's nothing here to indicate it's political which is why everyone is just assuming it's about whatever party they hate with zero evidence

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

    So what's the message gere - if they weren't on their phones, they'd instantly fall madly in love and start making babies right there, on the bench?

    Snake Queen
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it’s that people spend too much time on their devices and don’t take the time to appreciate other’s company (I think)

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    Janis Wise
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that I can text my family in the next room. It’s all in what you make of it. I’m a boomer, I love the availability of all the information at my finger tips. I’m an inquisitive person so it’s a dream to me. Is it misused? Oh hell yeah but anything can be overdone. We sit at the dinner table with our devices (ipads) and talk about what we’re reading, discuss the latest news. My family is way more informed on the world news than they ever where before. My granddaughter went to the zoo with friends (she’s 7). Friends mom said, she knew every animal by proper name! I said, her & grams watch animal video & games a lot. A shared hobby. There’s an upside.

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

    Nice. Good to see an image where he's respecting her space. Even though I don't think that's what the artist intended.

    Joshua Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look at an image of two very similar people doing the exact same thing. From this YOU assume their genders, then project that that is her space and you project his history and then project that he is only just finally respecting "her" space. As if this picture in any way suggested any of that, and you aren't mentally ill and paranoid. Then you further insinuate that the artist only incidentally or accidentally presented this "proper" image, the unspoken part being, of course the artist usually just shows men abusing women. Because that is the norm. You genuinely need to seek counselling.

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    Lytse Draak
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before cellphones people would use newspapers or books to avoid talking with someone.

    Channo Sagara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm married. And introvert. This picture is exactly how i want, what my wife want, what society want to happen. Nothing is wrong with this picture.

    Hugh G. Beef
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY is being on a device inherently bad?? I use my phone for reading, audiobooks, puzzles, research articles, music, etc… I’m SOOO over this analog-good, digital-bad b*llsh*t.

    Lesbitarian Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Checking out each other's profile on dating app. Meanwhile the real thing is not far away. Not even aware of each other on the bench

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    #17

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

    i think the xmas gifts were lingerie for her and a grooming kit for him. but only the appearance changed, everything else stayed the same. possibly implying that the gifts were just superficial. at least that's how i interpret it, could be wrong

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

    Reminds me of the short story "The Gift of the Magi" by O.Henry. In the original story she sells her long hair to buy him a watch chain, he sells his watch to buy ornamental combs for her hair. They both strived to buy the other a worthy gift, and in the end, the gifts are useless.

    Chrissie Anit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haderer is known for these cartoons, which depict the same couple sitting in the same room/sofa/watching TV, and nothing ever changes apart from e.g. new hair cuts, clothes etc. Sometimes they are shown on New Year's Eve, "celebrating" with the same tired and bored facial expressions they had the day before.

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

    Maybe Harder should mind their own business instead of fixating on other peoples preferences and personalities.

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

    They got each other presents to change one another into what they wanted to see?

    Richard Thomas
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually had to politely ask my family to stop buying shaving products for Christmas, I have a life supply of shave soap at this point

    Michael Rios
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's thinking with his d#ck. She's thinking about his head.

    Michael Mobley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John, now that you have cleaned yourself, I've got something for you.

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    An article in Artland Magazine discussed some examples of controversial art presented over the last decades. For instance, Marcel Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’—a urinal that was introduced as art back in 1917 and raised a lot of questions about the definition of art itself. Or ‘Guernica’ by Pablo Picasso—an anti-war statement condemning the bombing of the town of Guernica in 1937.

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

    "Are we expecting visitors?" In German, if my googled translation is correct.

    peace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this! the ignorant central europeans who selfishly take fat holidays and even complain when refugees fighting for their lives arrive at their holiday destinations. hundreds of refugees fleeing war and starvation come across the mediterranean. in boats that are not seaworthy. 1940 people drowned in 2022. Sometimes their bodies wash up on holiday beaches. Mr. and Mrs. holidaymakers prefer to ignore the fact that the world is full of war and hunger and do not give away any of their wealth.

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

    In general people are selfish b*starts. We think we are civilized but we're not really doing anything better than we were 100 years ago. We're being told we're making progress but we're blind to the fact our society runs based on what keeps those in power in power, it's sickening. We have so many resources, so much technology. Yet we still have issues helping those in need?

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

    It's about immigration from Africa to Europe.

    susu chan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those refugees in the water :(

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

    yes. sadly. it is the actual reality. i wrote about in my other comment.

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do we expect visitors?

    Michael Mobley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sally, they said we would have this to ourselves, who are they?

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poor get poorer - waiting as the rich get richer.

    Raider
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ja, ja du bist meine Freunde ..

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    #19

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Kristy Marion
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being attracted to the stench of s**t? Edit: On further reflection, I think it’s more to do with flies feed on things that are rotting.

    Nicole Weymann
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. "Eat s**t, people. Billions of flies can't be wrong"

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    Adam Belaire
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For all the "Trump" and "Biden" comments in this thread, I think it's safe to say it's all politics in one form or another. Republicans will always say Democrats are corrupt, Democrats will always say Republicans are corrupt when it doesn't matter who gets into power because power will corrupt anyone.

    Athan Steenbock
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thoughts exactly. The best leaders tend to be the ones who don't want the power. Because they don't want the power, it is less intoxicating to them

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

    Was this drawn when Trump was in office? We could call him 'The Lord of the Flies.' He wants to watch Americans turn on each other.

    Jake stenhouse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flies are attracted to the smell of corruption

    Ruth Kilpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018 was a good year for this cartoon to come out.

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    Ella Whitehead
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first year this illustration appeared in blogs and magazines world wide was in 2018. It was after Obama and before Biden. You do the math.

    Christina Keenan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened during drumpf administration. He has the sickingly sweet smell of rot and corruption.

    whatever
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    2 years ago

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    They're actually after's Joe's rotting flesh since he's a walking example of "Weekend at Bernie's".

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    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this like a US version of that Black Mirror episode with the robot bees?

    Rabbit Lord
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's say we germans (and I guess austrians too) have a proverb: "Eat s**t! Millions of flies can't be wrong."

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    Red PANda (she/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao my thoughts immediately went to Mike Pence during that debate, does anybody remember that?

    Momten Jillian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the stench of Republican rot and the last bastion of freedom keeping them at bay. You go Joe you're a modern day savior of democracy 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

    Tanya Glover
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Folks need to calm tf down a little. I'm left but we would be just as delusional as the right if we can't admit that Bidens approval is just as trashy as tRumps.

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    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this. What day does this holiday fall on, anyone know?

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

    Ah, yes. Back to reading clean, recommended books and knitting whilst listening to a ticking clock it is. Or to walking around outside until you just want to fall asleep already? God forbid we'd use *gulp* TECHNOLOGY to make art, keep in touch with friends (use paper and send it postal!!1!), look up informations, or simply entertain ourselves!!

    Charley128
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm as mad as h-ll and I'm not going to take it anymore!

    Kitten Kat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good movie! This made me think of that movie too

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

    SCTV. (It's a Canadian thing. Google it.)

    Momten Jillian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the easy way to recycle your out of date electronics? If only there was a way 🤔

    Joshandheather Stilwell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's not broke don't fix it, just replace it!

    Erica Klohr
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like electronics and technology.

    Nicole Weymann
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a feeling this cartoon had a cause. The artist is Austrian (I think) - if he was German I'd guess some major football/soccer related debacle.

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    When it comes to paintings and similar forms of expression, graffiti is often considered a controversial one. What some people find to be beautiful pieces showcasing someone’s creativity, others deem vandalism. People are typically split into two camps about it, and the one that’s not in favor of it is usually bigger. A 2014 survey revealed that as much as 51% of people in the US didn’t consider graffiti to be art.

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    #21

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

    See no business, hear no business, speak no business?

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

    It's monkey business to see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

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

    Businesses see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. That can't be plausibly denied.

    Momten Jillian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS IS BUSINESS!!! Profit over all else. Greed brought them to the dance. Now is not the time to switch partners. They have this act down pat to the rest of ours' detriment

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

    Weren’t those priests last time ?

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

    In this depiction the monkeys keep their hands to themselves

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    G'ma B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our present economic watch-dogs... …see no problems , hear no problems, speak no problems.= do nothing!

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

    See no problem, hear no complaint, speak no truth.

    Lesbitarian Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this our Representatives in DC ? The business are things important to and for the citizens. I'm not talking LGBTQ+ stuff either. That's just a distraction to make us forget about the important issues. Inflation, elderly eating cat food in order to be able to afford their meds, prices continue to rise with no end in sight. Tend to business Congress, we voted you in for that purpose.

    Raider
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No monkey see, no monkey hear, and no monkey business

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    Nice Beast Ludo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I thought it was kids throwing balls filled with drugs over the prison fence

    G'ma B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that is what will keep our schools safe … so be it!

    Lesbitarian Lady
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a very sad thought. However, the easy ways to get a gun or guns, make it possible. Purchasing, legally or illegally. Stealing or using your parents. Too many options for obtaining one, or more, for your weekly mass shooting. I cry for my country.

    Michael Rios
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why so negative? Beats going to jail.🫣

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    #23

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

    Someone explain please?

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

    Charlie hebdo (a massacre at a satire magazine that may have been missed in the US, but was a huge topic in Europe). It's meant to say that satire is still stronger than militant religious extremism

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    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The vibrancy of our multi cultural democracy has a way to deal with the darkness of evil. Surround it, illuminate it and legislate it into oblivian. Apparently the Republican party hasn't got that memo YET

    Archie Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the pen(cil) is mightyer than the sword. ?

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what do coloured pencils have to do with terrorists?

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pen is much mightier than the sword!

    Tanya Glover
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought was Charlie Hebdo but could also be school shootings or diversity wiping out black and white.

    Michael Mobley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They told me after you get the money, hurry, are they will close in on you.

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    It’s not only paintings that can be controversial, though. Music can also raise a lot of eyebrows and American composer John Cage proved that to be true. His piece titled ‘4’33’ (or ‘four minutes, thirty-three seconds’), first performed back in 1952, is a three-movement piece of… silence. 

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    The composer was inspired by Robert Rauschenberg’s ‘White Painting’, which were seemingly just plain white canvases. Similarly, Cage’s composition consisted of nothing more than silence. Three parts of it; 30 seconds for the first one, two minutes, 23 seconds for the second, and one minute, 40 seconds for the third.

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Miss Mali
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least there are no spaces between the floor and the partition and no spaces on either side of the door, why can't we get these here???

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    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, these cubicles look nicer than the ones I worked in..

    GadgetGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your boss decides he wants an open floorplan.

    Richard Thomas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not bad looking booths though, America too often has the cheap ones with the giant gap in the door that everyone can see through, and this is assuming the door or latch hasn't been ripped off

    AVegas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Work don’t stop. Grind don’t stop. 😣

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now it all makes sense … why so many editorials are full of so much sh!t!

    James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well...at least the one in the middle isn't watching porn...both his hands are visible! LOL!

    D'oh Rae is Me
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. I had a boss that would take professional calls to and in the bathroom. Talk about a s****y idea.

    Shawn Barry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the corporate elimination (see what I did there) of break time/lunch time

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    #25

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Andi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unrealistic expectations

    Junior Farrell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a guy that teaches my self defense class who is old but pretty strong. Kinda like this but more wrinkly below the head.

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    Peter Trudell Jr
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've actually seen a photo of an old man ripped like this.

    Aaron Parker
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. Respect to him for being healthy but he looks ridiculous to be honest

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

    It's one of those "men's supplement" ads?

    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forgot to use the filter on his face? Or just bad at Photoshop?

    Eva Kašu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is about pressure of ´looking good´ and ´young´ in every age.

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    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bernie! How long do you spend on your Peloton? Lookin good my man. 😻😻😻

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the inverse Madonna.

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    #26

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our Lord should stand and repudiate the usurpers who seek to replace him with trump. Our faith is shaken but resilient. trump will never rise to any occasion except greed and avarice. Our Lord Jesus Christ will never be replaced 🙏😇

    becky l frischenmeyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just wait till he has to answer for his golden statue. Might as well have been a calf.

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    Baleygr
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now... restoring stuff is bad? Or what's that supposed to mean? That it's bad when washing detergent makes stuff white? That's what it's supposed to do (unless it's one for colour, but there's different kinds for different laundry). And restoring old paintings very often does involve making them brighter again.

    Stephen Watts
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they're making changes instead of restoring it properly. Like they're trying to replace the original with the things that reflect what they want to give their product this sense of legitimacy and sophistication at the cost of ruining the original for everyone forever. I think that was the idea, could be wrong.

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    Laura OBanion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So it's bad to restore a painting?? To clean things?? I'm so confused on this one

    KM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For sure the last supper with these bozos

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blasphemy!! Nothing is safe today!

    James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Corporations will greedily sponsor anything for profit. Blizzo no bleach laundry detergent!!! Makes your whites whiter and colors brighter!!!

    Darian Starfrog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    History revision.. Cleopatra was white..not black..greek/macedonian

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    In an episode of the ‘Speaking of Psychology’ podcast, professor emerita of psychology at Boston College, Ellen Winner, PhD, pointed out that artists are continuously pushing the boundaries by creating something people wouldn’t have considered art before. That’s why it’s so difficult to determine what exactly art is, which might make certain works seem controversial.

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Ralph Kretschmer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably the usual pilot's' strike.

    Vggg Gtg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He asked me with larger luggage. He said ‘you’re many of alcoholic, smoking and drug’. I was shocked.

    Galrut
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless it's changed since my time working at the airport, pilots make a shockingly low wage, especially when the danger, and amount of training required.

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    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Entshuldigung sie bitte. Scratch that flight via Lufthansa Airways. I thought Germany took care of its own.

    KM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, nope. Not sorry.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought was Covid layoffs, but planes in the background and what appear to be passengers? I'm not sure. I suppose it's still possible since there were *some* flights, just not many.

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    #28

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Mari Balot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You are, what you eat" I suppose :)

    Red PANda (she/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys, you’ve heard of Stone Soup but have you heard of: Stone Water?

    bieanka heikens
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least with that guy we would still have some form of oxygen

    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now there is a compelling reason to make the shift to a largely plant based diet. Pits that aren't the pits

    Nogard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vegans at it's bes... Worst...

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A vegan's diet … no protein will turn you into a dead tree like it did poor Steve Jobs!

    Laura OBanion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called soap and water... please use it

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    #29

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this refers to the stock market being on the edge of falling. Something that's been predicted for years.

    Arsena McIntire
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me when the Great depression started and the stocks plummeted and everybody started throwing themselves off buildings and killing themselves

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    Momten Jillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forced out there by unreasonable profit margin demands this group of execs are learning about capitalism and it's lofty goals. Just be careful where you step............

    Jeff Mauldin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy picking his nose is hilarious

    M J
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're on the edge of disaster and are giving up your right to think, feel and be free. You'll blindly let them take away all your rights to defend your home and family and keep us defenseless. NO! Thats what Hitler did to Poland … take away their weapons, make them defenseless... then he destroyed them.

    Gabby Simmons
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Austrian problems are much like in America

    Roberto Durante
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    blackrock eat us ready to jump or krack aladdin

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    If you’d like to delve deeper into the art world, browse this list of some of the most well-recognized paintings previously shared by Bored Panda, or take a look at these amazing examples of street art. There’s also a list dedicated entirely to Oreo cookie artwork for those who are interested in somewhat less conventional mediums.

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    Gerhard Haderer Report

    Chrissie Anit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THey are sitting in their cars like that because it's a take on the endless traffic jams when holiday season begins. So they spend the majority of their holidays in the traffic jam.

    Robin Roper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once in a traffic jam that was a complete road stoppage for 2.5 hours. People got out their beach chairs and there was a huge party with music playing and people getting to know each other - lots of fun and memorable.

    GadgetGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The great freeway party of 2023, coming to a vacation near you!

    Take me to dinner first
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh guys don't sit like this in cars, for God's sake

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They standing in a holiday induced traffic jam likely have been for hours, likely to stay that way for hours, too. No danger of crashing any time in the immediate future.

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    Kitten Kat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of a Married with Children episode

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stay sane! If you can't beat the traffic … enjoy it!

    Gabby Simmons
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much like the Cape, during summer.

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