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One of the most recognizable images — and a source of endless memes — is the “Evolution Silhouette” depicting a step-by-step rise from our primate ancestors. I play with the silhouettes in my “Viva la Evolución!” series of cartoons to poke fun at social media, politics, religion, and human behavior. I try to give a fresh and humorous treatment and a new level of meaning to a classic image.

I was born and raised in Russia where I became intimately familiar with the absurd. At age 16, I published my first cartoon in the humor magazine Krokodil (“Crocodile”). My passion for drawing and visual storytelling led me to become an animator and film director.

In 2007, I moved to California, where I work as a director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator.

Check out my Pushpins Animations on YouTube: short, absurd, sometimes foul-mouthed cartoons.

More info: Facebook | Instagram | rusty-yunusoff.myportfolio.com | patreon.com

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    Still Don’t Believe In Evolution?! These Cartoons Take It To The Next Step.

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    Sandra Nicht
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's talking to the more evolved species

    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow I get the feeling they will pepper it up with some smalltalk about the birds and the bees ... after all, if the missionaries don't get into the right position, how the hell is there gonna be any evolution?

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    #6

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    because who needs evolution when you have a hammer

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

    "That'll teach em to call me a stupid monkey."

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

    You say you want an evolution ...

    反社会的
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you know... we all wanna change the world.

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    Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean sure, but the more clever choice would have been The Monkees

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and there you have it ladies and gentlemen the reason why twitter is so toxic

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

    Hoe does this illustrate the toxicity? Not that Twitter is not that but I don't see it in this illustration.

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    Femur!
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a very smart ape! :D

    Deniz Vitvitskiji
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    6 years ago (edited)

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    i like this one. (Edit: why the downvotes? I'm just saying I like it..l)

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    #9

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

    Like ships passing in the night.

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

    My brain: *yellow submarine*

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

    You all must read Yuval Noah Harari book: "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" :)

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

    I like especially this one :-)

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    Noez 🇸🇪
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That smiling one cracked me up 😂😂😂

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

    Poor thing has his nose in the worst position

    Femur!
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me! n_n too much beans!

    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dang his head is in the worst spot for it too

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

    We must complain to managers! Shut up Karen!

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    Hard 2 Guess
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shows the direction we are taking with Climate change and all.

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

    The other ones made me laugh. This one made me sigh. is deep and dark.

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

    At least he's stepping off that ledge WITH CONFIDENCE!

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

    The last one definitely isn't a lemming.

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    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is where we are at. We have been misled by the monotheistic religions to believe that we are not simply a part of nature, a part of the whole, but the master of it. Hubris goeth before the fall.

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    Alaysis De Smedt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they one in the backs like "dont mind me im just stealin you money heh heh heh"

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

    maybe he's putting it back and we all just missed judged him:)

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    Audrey Wegman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the dark side of me says he's stealing the cash, the positive side of me says he's giving the cash

    Femur!
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought all were naked! hahaha

    Deniz Vitvitskiji
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that just me or does it look like he's sticking a watermelon up his bottom?

    Jason M
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your bum opening is angled up, you need to see a doctor immediately!

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey every human being is entitled to a fair-- hold up....

    Femur!
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL it remind me that scene of "brooklyn nine nine" with the backstreet boys song! hahahaha

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

    Why didn't you suggest this earlier, Sharon?! We were counting on you!

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    dora sim
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Shoulda asked for them directions..." "Shut up, Sharon!"

    Femur!
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when you don't update google maps! haha

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    Lynda Momalo
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's a play on " Vive la révolution" from the French Revolution.

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    反社会的
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Basically high school marching band.

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    6 years ago

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

    Henchman in Dungeons and Dragons

    prevent the toast
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i was thinking just like any player you disregards the weight rule

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

    The guy in the back has my homework load

    Paul Chang
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy in back is one of trumps advisors. He walked away from the climate change cliff.

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    Bob Beltcher
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like this one the best. Always said science doesn't negate God or vice versa. They are both tandom.

    Katie Fernandez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooor it could be interpreted that the monkeys are the not so smart ones following a religious leader and being sheep. But ... you know.

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you gotta continue the evolutionary process but this one Kendrick Lamar song goes hard

    Theory Buchannon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the new century is the one in the blue

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey you can't ride in my little red wagon

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

    The guy in the back is definitely me heheeh

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    Alaysis De Smedt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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