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35 Ironic Comics Highlighting Modern-Day Issues By This Belgian Artist
Interview With Artist
This Belgian artist illustrates controversial modern-day issues that not everyone might find funny. But we, along with his 154K followers, enjoy Domien's artwork, and since this is not our first post on Bored Panda, we are sure you will find a chuckle in yourself when going over these as well.
While scrolling through these illustrations, you will notice their distinctive style. In a previous interview, Domien shared what has influenced his artwork: "I have always been an enormous pop-art lover since I was a child, so a lot of my style has been influenced by pop artists from the '60s and '70s. John Wesley, an American painter, is probably one of my biggest examples. He has a way of making rather explicit drawings in a way that makes them look innocent and kind. Alex Katz is also a major influence, in my opinion, he is the king of composition, making strange and awesome colorful settings that I can stare at for hours. When it comes to the cartoon part of what I do, Belgian cartoonist Jeroom is probably my biggest influence. He gets away with a lot of rude and controversial stuff just because he is so damn funny."
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Bored Panda reached out to Domien to ask a few questions about him and his comics, to which he kindly responded.
Domien is a funny guy, so we wanted to know how he strikes a balance between humor and delivering more serious messages. He shared: “I try to do both, but I consider myself a cartoonist first and an activist second. Meaning, I want to spread a message but also want the cartoons to be good and funny. It's not an angry, protest page but a positive one.”
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Though Domien wrote that he is a cartoonist first, we do love that he is not afraid to spread and highlight important issues such as gender stereotypes, toxic masculinity, feminine issues, modern dating, social media, and many more.
We asked Domien to elaborate on the role of humor in conveying important messages to a wide audience and fighting against censorship. He shared: “I think using humor and bright colors (mostly pink and blue) are interesting weapons to cover a message. I always try to make my comics short and easy to understand so people get the message immediately when they see it. Because it's fast and easy, people hit the 'like' button more easily, so the message gets spread to a wider audience.”
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Ok I will confess: I like to read gay romance novels (m+m), I'm a hetero woman. Hetero men like to watch two women together, so why shouldn't I imagine two hot guys getting intimate 😆
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Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 2 years ago
Parents to kid "It's time we told you you're adopted.... your new parents will be here shortly"
Coming back to more current events, we asked if there are any that inspired Domien’s recent satirical illustrations. He answered: “I think as an illustrator, you can't ignore AI and what it's doing to our society. I'm both super thrilled about the possibilities but also scared of the impact on our society. It's an interesting subject to make jokes about because everyone is talking about it and has a strong opinion about it.”
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Evan not Hansen 2 years ago
Friendly reminder than condoms are only about 98% effective *before* user error, so while condoms are definitely a great, convenient, simple method of contraception and this guy should have no problem wearing one, if you plan on having sex with someone who seems like as much of an idiot as the guy shown in the comic, it might be good to have that extra precaution because I'm guessing his offspring would also be aśsholes.. :)
We were also wondering how Domien navigates the potential challenges or controversies that may arise from addressing sensitive or taboo subjects through his art. He replied: “I try not to think too much about consequences. Mostly I just spread my own view and opinion about certain subjects, and I don't really care if other people agree. However, reading reactions from others on topics like feminism, gay and trans rights encourages me to keep fighting harder, as they show there is still a long way to go.”
And lastly, he added: “Be kind to everyone, floss, never wear socks in your sandals, and use sunscreen when going out during summer.”
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EmbersAreOut 2 years ago
I love Halle Bailey as Ariel, i just wish her hair would have been redder. I have red hair, and when i was little, i loved Ariel because she had the same hair as me! Even when kids called me carrot head (they really did!) I remembered that a princess had my hair!
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Spiders don't have that many options, do they? Maybe webmaster would be another one
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Laura Kaye 2 years ago
The only way to make the right panel not creepy anymore is to start breastfeeding kids everywhere. Every mother should (attempt) to breastfeed their children and shouldn't be ashamed to do it in public
Betty Kelly 2 years ago
Women from some cultures do it all the time,but they use a scarf or shawl because they don't want people staring at their breast.not about shame about respect for self.
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Ruth Harper 2 years ago
Yes, how dare women remind men that their bodies aren't there just for male enjoyment.
Worst Cop in Britain 2 years ago
Someone once said that men are uncomfortable with breastfeeding because it's a pair of breasts that are not for them to ogle at and they don't like it.
Daniel Szterenszos 2 years ago
If a girl is showing their boobs you can look, but if she is breastfeeding it would be creepy if you stare. Here in latin America is very common to brestfeed on the street.
Tommy Raymond 2 years ago
For g** sake.... Let the baby eat and loom elsewhere for 10 minutes. We can do it with your face ? Do the same !
Sonja 2 years ago
You might want to correct your spelling mistake. I think you wanted to say that people should look elsewhere and leave the mommies to nurse their babies in peace, but due to the spelling error of loom instead of look it reads as if you're against breastfeeding.
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Stephanie Clauser 2 years ago
I breastfeed my baby and not only is a blanket hot in the summer, my son will actively push/pull it off of us.
Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
The first one is disturbing, the second one is natural. And sweet, to see a mother caring for her baby. 💕
I give up on society 2 years ago (edited)
I'm a leg man. Beside we born naked. Once you see a few dozen does not matter. Homeless so sucks
Christina Keenan 2 years ago
Yes, men get freaked when breaststroke are used for what nature intended
sherry powers 2 years ago
I know breastfeeding is a natural thing and people find it beautiful but I don't and I'm a female. I find it very uncomfortable, but I understand why it's got to be done, all I ask is throw a blanket over it. I also find showing your titties uncomfortable too, but it's because I'm not comfortable with mine.
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
You can't ask women to cover up because you feel uncomfortable. Breasts are in most cases the only means of feeding a baby, also many babies don't like to be stifled under a blanket. Mine sure hated it
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Eledore Massis 2 years ago
I will glance but I can tell you the more you try to hide, the hotter (desire/debate) itt will become. Just let the world accept both for what it is, not for what it isn't.
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I will never get why people attribute character traits to some random assortment of stars that are millions of lightyears away -also from each other- some of them long dead. But that might be the Scorpio speaking
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Evan not Hansen 2 years ago
I wish a had gay parents, it would have made my journey to accepting myself so much easier, and maybe then they'd actually kind of understand me. But I can't change who I have so I will make the most of it and hopefully be the gay parent for someone else. :)
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Zedrapazia 2 years ago
Note to self: All humans are equally filled with tasty, valuable organs!
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Glad my mom was neither of the two. She even got me condoms as a teen and told me if I get pregnant we'll find a way. She always said she'd like grandchildren, but never pressured me.
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Do-nut touch da donut 2 years ago (edited)
As someone who dispises house work with a burning passion...THE HOUSE IS SHARED THE WORK IS SHARED!!
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Ah come on, you're all doomsayers. We'll only be extinct in about 50 years
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Yuffa Kinazzo 2 years ago
And then he punches her in the face. "Sorry, you had a bug on your arm "
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I like my men shaved... I know it's natural and all that but hairy apes freak me out
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
That's why I don't greet my patients with a handshake anymore. Covid be thanked for that at least
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
You can’t imagine the vindictive joy I feel at seeing a male nipple censored!
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A gay cat man (he/him&Tré/Trè) 2 years ago
YAS: could beat the everloving s**t out of you /j
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Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago (edited)
Heehee. I've had my body hair layered, tho, no more cactus growth. Edit: layered, wtf Autocorrect?? I meant lasered!
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