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Anton Gudim’s "Yes, But" series continues to capture the everyday contradictions we all recognize but often overlook. His clever two-panel comics have become a staple for those who appreciate humor that cuts to the heart of life’s little absurdities. From the ironies of daily routines to the quirks of modern living, Gudim’s work resonates with anyone who’s ever stopped to wonder, “Wait, does that even make sense?”

After countless posts and with a dedicated following, it’s clear that Gudim has mastered the art of mixing humor with insight. His minimalist style and sharp observations are now familiar to many, and his comics never fail to hit the mark. If you haven’t already seen his work, now’s the time to dive in—these latest comics might make you laugh and think in equal measure.

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Bored Panda reached out to Gudim once again to explore his creative process in greater depth. We kicked things off with a thought-provoking question: If he were to create a "Yes, But" comic about his own creative journey, what would it look like? "I think the main 'Yes, but' of the creative process is how you sometimes imagine an idea in your head versus how it looks when you actually draw it. Like, yes, you come up with a cool idea, but then people comment, 'I don't get it.'" 

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with a "Start Free Trial" button requiring credit card info.

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    This is why I use privacy.com, get the free trial and forget about it, never charged.

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    Creating a comic involves a delicate balance of creativity, timing, and intuition. But knowing when a piece is truly finished can be one of the trickiest parts of the process. With that in mind, we asked Gudim how he decides when a comic is done. "By nature, I tend to be quite doubtful. I wouldn't call myself a confident person because I engage in critical thinking too often. For many, this can be a strength, but for me, it sometimes gets in the way of simply enjoying things without analyzing them. 

    Going back to how I know when a comic is ready: usually right after finishing it. I almost always have doubts about how good it is and may even show it to close people to gauge their reaction. But since, as a creative individual, it's important for me to stay in a constant flow of ideas, I don't dwell too long on one comic—after finishing one, I'm already thinking about the next."

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim shows fireworks and pets hiding under furniture, depicting society's contradictions.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fireworks upset all the local wildlife not just pets and also veterans with PTSD.

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    Gudim shared that he keeps notes with around 50 "Yes, but" ideas of varying levels of inventiveness. "I go through these notes when I need to draw a new comic and choose the one that appeals to me at that moment. Some ideas remain untouched for a long time, while others get refined over time. I also want to thank my Instagram followers, who send me stories every day with 'Yes, but' situations from their lives or share their own ideas. Some comics are based on ideas from followers, and I love that the 'Yes, but' format has become so broad and relevant to people all over the world. 

    Of course, some ideas are hard to convey in just two panels, so I add extra frames when needed. Sometimes animation or sound is required. In such cases, I adapt the format to fit the idea."

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate coming home and finding strangers throwing paper in my house

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    The "Yes, But" series has been a long-running exploration of various ideas and perspectives, but as time goes on, views and opinions often evolve. However, according to Gudim, the "Yes, But" format is still relatively young, so he doesn't think it has become outdated yet. "Some 'Yes, But' comics related to short-term events might no longer be relevant, but 99% have retained their significance. This is actually an interesting topic for discussion in the comments of this article!"

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    XenoMurph
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure i understand why I'm getting downvoted. People will cheer the billionaires, but not realise that they get rich off the poor people's work and spending, while the poor people bemoan their poverty. They hoard the wealth the POOR people created.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with a fantasy world theme in a living room and astrology scene.

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    Ron Man
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was an episode of the Big Bang Theory, and it made the exact same point.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim depicting airline baggage weight contradictions.

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    veryvenasaur
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bag weights are about the baggage handlers not being able to safely life and carry it not about how much weight is on the plane.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions with pumpkin seeds preparation and consumption.

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    Man in a suit with colorful socks, illustrating societal contradictions by Anton Gudim.

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    Jesse
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you saw my socks next to the rest of my clothes, you'd think there's a split personality involved.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society's contradictions: 4K TV vs. retro video game graphics.

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    Kit Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will absolutely play Pitfall on the largest screen possible!

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    Anton Gudim illustration showing societal contradictions with a "Baby on Board" sign and a man driving carelessly.

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    leloir
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In France it is forbidden to smoke in a car when there are children in it.

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    Illustration showing a five-star hotel entrance but rated 3.7 stars, depicting society’s contradictions.

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    Opal Chagrin
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I came across a photo of a hotel that actually did this - they used the stars in the design of the building to make it seem like it was a 5 star resort

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a plugged-in air purifier and a rabbit sitting on its cord, depicting societal contradictions.

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    Kit Black
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you leave a rabbit loose and unsupervised in a house?

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    Illustration of society's contradictions showing a child away from TV and adult with VR headset.

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    Stephen Wild
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm showing my age here, but back in the early days of colour television, there was a problem that some television sets produced X-rays as a by-product of the extremely high voltages (60 KV if I remember correctly) produced by vacuum tubes such as the damper. People were recommended not to sit too close to the sets to avoid exposure. Although by about 1970 shielding of these tubes was mandated to reduce exposure, parents had absorbed the message and this has continued to this day... even though there is no possible way that modern LED televisions can produce X-rays at all...

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a modern desk setup and a person sleeping on a plain mattress, depicting contradictions.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How one allocates ones' finances are personal choice. If he'd rather have a nice computer system than a good bed, why do we care?

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a contradiction: a man showers before entering pool but then urinates in it.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome to our Ool. Notice there is no P in it. Keep it that way.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim shows society contradiction: tongs next to bread and a woman grabbing bread by hand.

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    Man observing a Christmas tree; first panel decorated, second shows contradictions in decoration.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People don't decorate the back of the tree? Ours is in front of a window so we've always done it.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a contradiction with a plain shirt and a shirt with a bag obscuring the design.

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    Lene
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have long hair and I love band shirts. But I don't give a flying f about prints on the back because my long hair will hide it anyway. Lol

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim highlighting societal contradictions with a driver facing contradictory "please drive carefully" signs.

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    Another Panda
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    moving signs/hyper bright signs and headlights/advertising everywhere /shiny reflective vehicles and buildings- people need to design things to reduce distractions, glare, and blinding lights and reflections.

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    Illustration of a woman with serotonin tattoo contrasted with her crying over chemical equations, depicting societal contradictions.

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    ManuelQue
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattoo is of serotonin - a lack of it causes depression. Fixed it for you.

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    Illustration by Anton Gudim showing societal contradictions with "Not Tested on Animals" label on dog shampoo.

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    Alyx Is Indeed A Rock
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Testing on animals means testing if the chemicals are safe. Why would they potentially harm an animal for that?

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    Illustration depicting society's contradictions with a man protesting technology addiction, then seen using tech in hospital.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have enjoy having your eyeballs glued to your phone all the time to need high tech medical care.

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    Illustration of societal contradictions: gift with card named Bob.

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    PhaseWitFact
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some families have an agreement where one person works outside the home for an income and the other maintains the home. The money is for both of them. Same with kids, when it's my birthday, we go out to dinner but I still pay bc I make a lot more money than they do and they have a baby at home. I enjoy the celebration with them.

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