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I’m a Singaporean Otter in, erm, Singapore! I work as a data-entry analyst. And I talk about topics about people, relationships, psychology and anything I come across in real life. I have a wife and two kids, a teenage daughter, and a baby son. These comics are really a way for me to express myself and my life journey.
Regarding this post’s topic, I had a long talk with my wife about whether I’ve ever weaponized my incompetence. What I discovered shocked me…
In my previous posts on Bored Panda, I also take a closer look at topics such as gender expectations as a parent, how to read the room, loving yourself, and others. If you would like to read them, see here, here, here, and here.
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In these comics, Otter represents me, cause I am the main character of my life, so it just makes sense. I take it that you are, too! It is more a documentary-like piece than anything. These comics are about me, my life, my conflicts, and also the funny bits as well.
To come up with the topics, conversations with the people around me help. Like the comics, I may literally hear someone talking about it, or see it on social media. Then I go back and research and unpack what it meant. If I feel there’s value and a useful angle to it, something people can learn from, I will write and draw the comic. Usually, this has worked and millions have enjoyed them in some shape or form.
To create one comic series from start to finish can range from a few weeks to a month!
In my comics, I like to unpack and dissect why people (& otters) do things and why. This includes myself! I’m a rather reflective person, so I want to know why people act a certain way, or why conflicts played out a certain way. What are the dynamics? Could it have been avoided? What can I learn? At the same time, I want to continuously improve to be a better friend, colleague, husband, and father. I mean, why not! It just comes back to me in the form of happiness.
Through comics, I like to unwind, break down what I’m going through, and sometimes tackle difficult subjects that affect me. I did one about the death of my father a while back. It was a great opportunity to look back with new eyes and understand events in a different, but hopeful light. That’s really what I try to do. Give hope, and understanding, offer useful ways to grow, and positive vibes.
People’s reactions to my comics are mostly positive! They’re shared and commented on, and some people like educators, psychologists, counselors, and teachers ask for numerous languages. I try my best to translate them. Some also wish to use them for their classes or to teach their own family about certain things. e.g. a cleaning guide we did was pasted to someone’s refrigerator! I just wanted to create a fun but useful comic series, so all of this is a plus – I’m really thankful to my readers for supporting me!
Please continue to support me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! I hope to launch new series, content, and maybe even books and products in the future!
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Ace Girl 3 years ago
I stand by my pervious statement that I will follow this otter until the end of time!
Lori w 3 years ago
Being a modern woman sucks. It means work, grocery shopping, being great in bed, cleaning, paying bills, watching the kids, taking classes, and running the household. The man thinks doing one task is enough. So many times my husband has agreed to do something and never follows through. If I want it done I have to do it myself, even though I'm depressed, anxious, and barely making it through the day. Can't wait until I just drop dead.
Stephanie Peryton 3 years ago (edited)
You need to emancipate yourself and find a real man
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Charlotte Province 1 year ago
Let's not fall into the trap of enabling them by making excuses for them as in the "But Wait!" graphic. I have ALL of these traumas to the max and yet I still take on 98% of all household responsibilities while my MALE housemate has glided through life with one or two bumps and bruises. I am also dealing with a 24/7 endocrine disability with chronic pain and fatigue PLUS two botched spine surgeries. In two years I'll be 55 so I'm very much looking for ward to living alone again. Marriage and children are nonsensical choices for this modern world.
Pizzagirl 91 3 years ago
I've just started reading "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky. She's trying to help people get the balance back without building up resentment within your relationship - especially because the fault does not lie ONLY with the men. We women tend to take on more tasks for stupid reasons like outside expectations, when we could delegate or put aside some tasks. I'm not yet half through the book, and it's already been an eye opener.
Harlsen Chesterton 3 years ago
As always the man is depicted as cheerfully going off to his life-deadening soul destroying job as if it's just one little thing he does for fun while the woman is depicted as having to do several "enormously" onerous tasks like cleaning and planning. One partner going to work so that the other can run the household is a massive sacrifice that goes entirely unnoticed and unappreciated. When the roles are reversed and the man stays home he's immediately accused of living off his wife.
Stephanie Peryton 3 years ago (edited)
Are you well?? Women today overwhelmingly work full time AND run the household. This isnt 1950 anymore dude. Women also work shitty soul crushing jobs, and still manage to come home, cook, clean, care for kids, plan, and have to listen to your complaining when you come home from work. Going to work isnt a sacrifice because you'd have to go to work anyways if you lived alone. What a banal comment you made. Do society a favour and don't get into a monogamous relationship.
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ThreeAngryLlamas 3 years ago
You'll notice he also pointed out that the overwhelming majority is committed by men, and if you take a moment to actually look at the images carefully, you'll see that there are multiple pictures he drew in which women are the perpetrators.
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Ace Girl 3 years ago
I stand by my pervious statement that I will follow this otter until the end of time!
Lori w 3 years ago
Being a modern woman sucks. It means work, grocery shopping, being great in bed, cleaning, paying bills, watching the kids, taking classes, and running the household. The man thinks doing one task is enough. So many times my husband has agreed to do something and never follows through. If I want it done I have to do it myself, even though I'm depressed, anxious, and barely making it through the day. Can't wait until I just drop dead.
Stephanie Peryton 3 years ago (edited)
You need to emancipate yourself and find a real man
Load More Replies... Charlotte Province 1 year ago
Let's not fall into the trap of enabling them by making excuses for them as in the "But Wait!" graphic. I have ALL of these traumas to the max and yet I still take on 98% of all household responsibilities while my MALE housemate has glided through life with one or two bumps and bruises. I am also dealing with a 24/7 endocrine disability with chronic pain and fatigue PLUS two botched spine surgeries. In two years I'll be 55 so I'm very much looking for ward to living alone again. Marriage and children are nonsensical choices for this modern world.
Pizzagirl 91 3 years ago
I've just started reading "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky. She's trying to help people get the balance back without building up resentment within your relationship - especially because the fault does not lie ONLY with the men. We women tend to take on more tasks for stupid reasons like outside expectations, when we could delegate or put aside some tasks. I'm not yet half through the book, and it's already been an eye opener.
Harlsen Chesterton 3 years ago
As always the man is depicted as cheerfully going off to his life-deadening soul destroying job as if it's just one little thing he does for fun while the woman is depicted as having to do several "enormously" onerous tasks like cleaning and planning. One partner going to work so that the other can run the household is a massive sacrifice that goes entirely unnoticed and unappreciated. When the roles are reversed and the man stays home he's immediately accused of living off his wife.
Stephanie Peryton 3 years ago (edited)
Are you well?? Women today overwhelmingly work full time AND run the household. This isnt 1950 anymore dude. Women also work shitty soul crushing jobs, and still manage to come home, cook, clean, care for kids, plan, and have to listen to your complaining when you come home from work. Going to work isnt a sacrifice because you'd have to go to work anyways if you lived alone. What a banal comment you made. Do society a favour and don't get into a monogamous relationship.
Load More Replies... ThreeAngryLlamas 3 years ago
You'll notice he also pointed out that the overwhelming majority is committed by men, and if you take a moment to actually look at the images carefully, you'll see that there are multiple pictures he drew in which women are the perpetrators.
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