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Society has lots of issues and that is no secret. Lots of artists create art connected with those issues: to spread awareness and to talk about the things we have to change so the world can become a better place for everyone.

That is exactly what artist Domien Delforge does. This comics artist and illustrator creates art about toxic masculinity, gender stereotypes, women's issues, and many other things. His art is sometimes dark and twisted, many times having sexual and political themes. However, Domien manages to capture your attention, and not only make you laugh, but also make you think.

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Domien told Bored Panda: "My father always said: a dirty mind is a joy forever. I love that. But in general: it is about the importance of humor and being able to laugh with practically everything. Making jokes is important to bring messages with a more serious tone to a wide public. And laughing with everything is important to fight censorship because censorship these days is a global enemy to a lot of people."

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are women expected to to this... our bodies, our choice

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    Domien Delforge told us what inspires him to create art: "Almost everything that is happening around me. During the day, I work for a bank, something most people consider to be rather boring. It is a fact that working for a bank means following a lot of rules and regulations. I always think that following these rules during the day frees my mind so I can create them at night. Making illustrations, there are no rules and everything is possible."

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    Computernaut
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find people often do this to show that they disapprove of masks, while still wearing one as a way to abide by regulations.

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    The artist shares what got him into art: "I was always interested in art, especially pop art. We had a huge Lichtenstein print at home when I was a kid, it always fascinated me. My wife has been making illustrations for a longer time, so we had everything in our home to make them (computer, Wacom tablet, software, …) A few years ago I was bored at home and started playing with it. After a few months, I started an Instagram page to share it and that was about the start of it all."

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    Haley Brock
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a kiss is a kiss love is love like df we have bigger problems in this world

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    Domien told Bored Panda why he chose to create the type of illustrations he does: "I like to find the balance between happy and playful colors, sending a message that can be political activism or just dirty-minded. Spreading a message in a playful way makes you able to reach a wider crowd. Also: I’m not the best illustrator ever, so my style also represents the lack of pure illustrative talent."

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are you talking like that? You sound like a dickhead

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    Domien describes his art as pop-arty, cartoonlike drawings. The artist mentioned that they are best understood by someone with an open and especially dirty mind. Domien described his style of drawing as simple and clear with a lot of influence from pop art, dot work, etc.: "I want my works to be clear in less than 5 seconds, that is what I aim for."

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    cybermerlin2000
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the ones with 'POLICE-CRIME SCENE' around them

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    kjorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg yeah! nothing is more turn on that someone who have fun while doing it!

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    Domien told us how he comes up with the ideas and the themes for these illustrations: "Sometimes out of anger if something comes up in the news, sometimes an image just appears in my head. Happens a lot just before I go to sleep, laying down in my bed. I always send an e-mail to myself at that time so I don’t forget it. Happens a lot that I wake up in the morning and 5 random e-mails with random words show up in my inbox. I then try to re-make the image in my head."

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    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he is absolutely right. Touching below the armpit, like shown on the left, makes your hands sweaty. Better to touch on the shoulder, like shown on the right.

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they should have done the Saturn car brand for Saturn!

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    "My favorite part is when an image I have in my head is created almost identical," said Damien when asked to describe his favorite thing about creating art. "The hardest part is not being able to make an image as good as it is in my head. I don’t specifically like the drawing part, I like seeing an image being made. That’s why I also like printmaking. I love silkscreen printing: an entire day of making blank pages into art is extremely satisfying."

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    Haley Brock
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    their all perfect... anybody is perfect

    SCP-096
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except homophobes, racists, facists, transphobics, sexists, anti-vaxxers, karens, pedophiles, etc. They can just go die.

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    StrangerOfTheDark
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or you can select none of them, nobody is perfect and that's ok.

    Jonah Denny-Mayo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I slightly disagree with this. I get not body shaming but if somebody is over/under weight to the point where it is affecting their health then they should change that.

    Maya Jones
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is a negative but comment, but do they have pink skin? That's kinda cool tbh...

    Narunaru
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we comparing obesity to someone missing a leg? Are we crazy?

    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I think the artist challenges "perfect" as a beauty concept, not in terms of anatomical functionality...

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    Bole Perishon
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    Perfect doesn't exist. Healthy does.

    magnadar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody is perfect, so neither are they

    Mike Proco
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The perfect body type is the one that turns you on!!!!

    Mickie Shea
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some maybe all be (perfect) bodies while some are more pleasing cause they appear healthier. PC for never.

    DC
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is perfect even a standard to ... I think instead of saying everybody is perfect, not trying to even be perfect might be a better idea...

    Lea S.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody's perfect - these are all wonderful bodies. Forget perfect - perfect is an ideal that doesn't exist.

    Katie Dollar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey why'd they draw me in the 1st box?

    mac
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Define perfect please.

    M Snik
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the left in the middle needs 2. Look at the way she is holding her hand. there's another perfect body inside of her

    Hugo A-niro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect bodies hum don't like that label

    backatya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3, 5, 8 & 9. Possibly #2 reading from left to right.

    Siah avis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you can have your preference but no you can't shame anyone bc they are all lovely in their own way. Their body, their choice!

    Christopher Aboah
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHy are there checks there nobody is perfect, but we can improve based on how we want to change for ourselves.

    Angela B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these bodies are fine. Just the way they are.

    another one
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but give me a break. Go on a diet it's not healthy to be fat. End the whole "ooh body shaming is bad" crap. Everyone can lose weight. Put the fork down.

    • Lemønchu •
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Body positivity isn't exactly what it should be. Being positive about your body if you're obese can be dangerous, but positivity when your weight is healthy is fine! Also, obesity isn't always caused by eating, some people may have a family history and find it difficult to lose weight.

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    Lilly Rose Poppy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you feel good in your body, then it's perfect.

    Oskar vanZandt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each of the bodies is perfectly beautiful in someone's eyes...

    Brad Myers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What someone deems to be “the perfect body” is subjective. You can’t control what you find attractive and what you don’t. And was the last image supposed to be an amputee, or was the artist representing someone with a smaller chest size but completely forgot their left leg?

    The funny one
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are you, and you are unique

    IDNOP008🥺
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    4 years ago

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    Everyone is perfect in their own way!

    Ariana Brice
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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So a cancer patient has less value now than a healthy body?

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    kjorn
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    for my part i don't like that much muscle on woman... but hey... that's me. some people find it sexy.

    John Bell
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    Amputation is hot

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    Haley Brock
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im bisexual that means i get rejected bye both genders 🥺

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    The artist also shared what he likes to create comics about: "In general, I like creating content on the verge of what is socially acceptable. Making images that are taboo is fun. Finding the line between what is acceptable and what some people consider to be rude or wrong."

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    The artist tells us a little bit more about himself: "As said before, I work for a bank during the day. When I have some spare time, I like climbing (bouldering specifically), traveling, and enjoying good food and drinks.

    I guess I always felt a bit like an outcast. Too normal to be part of the outcasts and too weird to be part of the normal crowd. I guess my current combination of banker/illustrator reflects this. During my teen years, I struggled to find this balance. Growing up and now being able to express a lot of things in my art makes it much easier to cope with this. I've now found the balance between being a 32-year-old creative guy and a grumpy old man at the same time and I love it."

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    Domien wanted to share some important information with our readers: "Brush your teeth at least twice a day, they won't grow back and nobody likes bad breath."

    What do you think of these comics? Do you relate to them? What do you think of the issues and topics the artist touches upon? Tell us in the comments down below and don't forget to show some love to the artist!

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

    Chemist: the glass is completely full (50% fluid, 50% gas)

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    brukernavn340
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He isn't even looking at her. I'm imagining he's looking at a donkey that's out of frame.

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    Ksenia M
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did they kidnap the kid? He's a bit big for a 1-month-old

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    kjorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah. at least i can stay with my no-smile without feeling judged

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

    somehow a testicle has escaped the whitey tighties

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    Edward Willis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone explain this "X is female" thing to me? Is it like "black lives matter", where it's not exclusively black lives that matter? Because that doesn't really seem to make sense here.

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