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Anton Gudim has made a career out of noticing things most people overlook. The Russian illustrator is best known for his long-running series "Yes, But", a collection of visual observations that expose the contradictions woven into modern life. Gudim's work examines the gap between what people say and what they do, what society promotes and what it practices, or what technology promises and what it actually delivers.

Each comic consists of two simple images placed side by side, yet the contrast between them is often enough to spark discussion among thousands of readers. Gudim rarely tells people what to think. Instead, he presents familiar situations and allows viewers to arrive at their own conclusions. Over the years, his illustrations have tackled everything from consumer culture and environmental responsibility to social media habits, workplace dynamics, health trends, and everyday human inconsistencies.

The newest comics continue that tradition, highlighting the small contradictions that have become so embedded in daily life that many of us stop noticing them altogether. Scroll down and see how many feel uncomfortably familiar.

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36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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Kaz
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3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when this happens, every time.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Reemerger
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this as a t-shirt. I see far too much of this nincompoopery when I'm downtown now and then.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    pelemele
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    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Studies have shown that the mirror test is not necessarily relevant for all animals: While a dog will not recognize itself in a mirror, it will recognize its own smell. Link below.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Reemerger
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The painting in the second frame - top row, second from the left, could be "Judith".

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    #12

    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Kaz
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't tell you that these don't actually need to be *built*.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    OneWithRatsAndKefir
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Realistic explanation, texture. For example, to me, chewing down on corn on its own feels like using teeth to pop a zit; but popcorn and cornbread and things that include corn are fine.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Loosey Goosey
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most "Indian" restaurants in the UK are owned and run by Bangladeshi people. The food is still delicious so no-one cares.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Did I say that out loud?
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    19 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you live alone, you don't know who else has used the thermometer....or where they put it.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Eppe
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think commercial fishing is done with a fishing rod. But point taken.

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    Kaz
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My room is not a country, mind your business.

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    Kaz
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww.... Bútt cake ♥️

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One is intended to be watched from a few inches, the other is intended to be watched from a few yards. You compare a billboard to a book.

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    36 Brilliant “Yes, But” Comics By Anton Gudim That Expose The Contradictions Of Modern Life (New Pics)

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A simulated threat that stimulates the sensory systems in absolute safety versus a high-risk, potentially life-altering process that activates a stress response without physical movement? Yeah, totally the same./s

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check the GI tract of a human and a horse. The cecum and the large intestine have almost nothing in common in the two species. (Or is it "specieses"?)

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

    Ah, women have to spread their legs for every man they consider handsome. His character must NOT, I repeat, HIS CHARACTER MUST NOT play any role. What fvcking misogynist draws something like this?

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