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Art isn't created just to please our eyes; it also transfers ideas and provokes thought on social problems. Austrian cartoonist Gerhard Haderer has been producing satirical illustrations and cartoons for adults for decades now, highlighting the awful problems with society.

Gerhard Haderer had even faced the court for one of his brutally honest books, The Life of Jesus. It triggered violent reactions, because of the society problems discussed in it, in Europe, especially from the Catholic Church. The story culminated in 2005 when Haderer was convicted in Greece for insulting the religious community and was given a six-month suspended sentence in absentia. A few months later, however, this verdict was corrected on appeal, and Gerhard Haderer was acquitted.

The artist developed his realistic style when working as a graphic designer and illustrator for advertising agencies early in his career. It wasn't until a cancer operation in 1985 when Gerhard abandoned his commercial dreams and became a freelance caricaturist and satirical illustrator, mainly focusing on social issues. Scroll down to check out his unsettling and at times scary cartoons and vote for your favorites.

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EM
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you know that a couple of years ago, there were more selfie related deaths than shark related deaths?

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    stellermatt
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this happens so much at live concerts, just put the damn phone down and enjoy the experience!

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    Phil.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually even a put-on smile can lift your mood, say neuro-scientists.

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    Ola Antosik
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This I do not understand. I like reading books in paper but there is nothing wrong with electronic editions. If anything, they are more eco friendly. It is still the same activity just different medium.

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    Daniel Losinger
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Timeline: Catholic Church's sex abuse scandals https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/29/world/timeline-catholic-church-sexual-abuse-scandals/index.html

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    Michelle Line
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least it looks like they're all getting along.

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    Mika N
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard it said, how ironic it is that often times today, family time is getting everyone to put down their small screens and all look at the same big screen for a while.

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    Phil.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same with our used clothes which we graciously "donate"

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    Sarah Miller
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not seeing this as a "fast food/obesity" thing, more like a CEO or corporate leader just greedily eating funds. Fat in wealth kind of thing

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    stellermatt
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can roll a piece of s**t in glitter, it's still a piece of s**t.

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    EM
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I thought that there would be more fish."

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    Ben S.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He can't escape his reality, even in his day-dreams...

    Terri Echols
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but what's wrong with a guy dreaming of a hot new car?

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    Loi Clarin-Castrence
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dreaming to have a sports car but then would not be able to use it's speed because he would still be stuck in traffic

    Parmeisan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, I wanted a yellow car ever since I could drive. But I'm way too practical to buy a car just for its colour. I went through several cars, driving almost all of them until I couldn't any more. Then, when we suddenly had to buy a new car there was one which (through exhaustive test driving and research and comparisons) was an amazingly beautiful shade of yellow and also happened to be the best combination of safe, functional, fuel efficient, future-proofed, and inexpensive car on the market within our distance and price range. We bought it, and 2 years later it still makes me happy every time I see it. Sometimes - just occasionally - you can purchase a material object and come out happier for it. As long as that's not the only place you find your joy... go ahead and do you. :)

    Barbara Miller
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you! I'm glad you found joy in your new car!

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    Mihály Varga
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think its more like about that he dreaming about things which are doesn't really matter. H could dream about like playing with his kids or any good thing.

    Mary Ann Clem
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironically,there is no point in having a sporty car if the roads are clogged anyway.

    My O My
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have to spend time stuck in a traffic jam it's much more fun in a cool car

    Full Name
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's about how most people just pine for a shiner version of what they already have because they've severely limited themselves because the "real world" has beaten them down. Hey, the world needs insurance brokers and cashiers so have at it. Less competition for people want to strive for something more.

    Tee Hee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s wrong with wishing to have something?

    Remziye Korkutan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not dont Dreams,we want only Money and only blood

    Nick Lewis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never content or happy with what u have..

    Carolinaa Huerta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think it explains how having the things you dream of for example more expensive and nicer looking thing won't really change your life your reality will remain the same.

    Chris Osterhus
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the guy is dreaming of something different. Look at the cars he's surrounded by. Nearly all of them are roughly the same drab colors. Why is it that most new cars--at least here in Pennsylvania--are one of 3 colors? During my morning commute, a red sedan such as mine, will stand out from the sea of black, silver/grey, and white vehicles. When did we get so boring?

    Heather Cox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only he had a faster car to stand out....still would be stuck in traffic

    Lynn burt
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dreams are meant to be pursued

    Makayla Mikels
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all about having fancy cars today... One time I even saw a commercial for a car that doesn't use gasoline, it just needs a charger.

    ZEFCAT
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fast car wont get him faster anyway...!

    Mike Evans
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we all sit in the same traffic regardless of what car we in

    Mae Mosse
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taxi driver wants a Porsche even if he is gonna sit in traffic in it

    palitoming or calasucks
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one ... The solution to traffic jams, get a better/comfier car.

    Dedukas Elte
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its not true. we dream about red car in the empty street.

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    Hilliary Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I immediately thought that the commando in the middle thinks in black and white, and reality is all sorts of colors.

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    Meep
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god I'm reading this on the toilet at work

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    Çalıkuşu
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    George Orwell- Animal Farm: ''Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which."

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    Chris Daemon
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Context, variation on Albrecht Dürer's Praying Hands.

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    Sykz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enough money you can do anything.

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    Vlad Horobet
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure how many people knew this, but there is a forth monkey in this series. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil and do no evil.

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    Oli Wolfe
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No!!! How will you get the ball back now!

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    earringnut
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this would be even better with teachers.

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    Lua boots
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holidays...so many people leaves at same time...so they get stuck on the road..,and they spend half of their vac waiting on the car...sad...reality

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