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“Yes, But”: Artist Creates A Series Of Illustrations That Depict Our Society’s Contradictions, And Here Are 21 Of His Comics, Pet Edition
Interview With Artist
Over time, Anton Gudim has proven to us that we constantly find a way to contradict ourselves in everyday situations. Through his renowned comic series, YES, BUT, he invites us to explore the world around us in a new way. The more you look the more you are able to notice how people in our surroundings or situations contradict themselves.
This time we decided to collect all of Anton's comics that are pet-related. From cats to dogs to bunnies, our beloved four-legged friends have also made a cut in Anton's comics, showcasing instances where they are also guilty of contradicting behavior.
So without further ado, we invite you to take a look at our selection below. And if you would like to see more of Gudim's comics on Bored Panda, feel free to check them out here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
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Anton and his comics are well known to the Bored Panda community. He is always very kind in taking his time to answer all sorts of questions that we have for him. In a previous interview, we were curious to know more about the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of his creative works. He shared his process: "I’m always observing the world around me, taking note of interesting or paradoxical situations that I encounter. These observations often serve as the basis for my comics. As for my work environment, I can create pretty much anywhere as long as it's peaceful and I have the mental space to focus."
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Idunno 2 years ago
And they can cause PTSD flashbacks for veterans who fought.
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Nadya Rossi 2 years ago
Bring your pets inside! Close windows & doors. Turn on the TV or stereo. Bundle up your furbabies & keep them close to you! Pray for the strays and wildlife.
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
I tend to keep the dog out of my room, combination of the fur she tracks in and her scaring the geckos. She gets a pass for the 4th. ...and the days leading up to it, including last night and probably tonight. ...and she's also in here now because of other reasons. She's safe here, that's what matters. People in the neighborhood exploding things at all our houses are bothersome.
Maggie Fanelli 2 years ago
They’ll live. Give them a treat every time a loud one goes off; they’ll start to love fireworks.
April Myers (AprilAllYear) 2 years ago
Not to mention combat veteran who wince with every explosion. ❤️
Hope Cows&Chickens 2 years ago
Make sure to get your cats inside long before dark on the 4th of July. It's the number 1 day of pets running away and getting lost or hit by a car.
Gemma Harrigan(She/her) 2 years ago
The wild animals that panic and run into the streets or fly into the explosions every time won’t.
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Morgueana 2 years ago
Time to get the calming treats, drops, spray, and collars, move some pet beds into the interior windowless room, smear peanut butter on the lick mat, turn on some nice music, and hide with them until it's over!
Whitefox 2 years ago
Orrr.... Desensitize them to it. Start with fireworks on you tube playing very low and give treats for calm/ curious behavior. up the volume a little and repeat with top shelf treats until your dogis looking to you for treats when the loud stuff starts. My dog actually likes laying on the driveway while getting her belly rubbed and watching *all* the fireworks up and down the street.
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Shankshaw Redeemer 2 years ago
My Chihuahua is almost deaf now, so I don't have to search for him wherever he may be hiding from fireworks, thunder, the wind blowing the wrong way...
Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
I took Tucker (the dog I had before I was arrested) out for a walk around dusk on July 4th. Boy, was THAT a bad idea!
Josh Jensen 2 years ago
I used to love fireworks. But my dog is a lot older now. They scare the bejeezus outta her. I hate seeing her so terrified.
Michelle R. 2 years ago
Not really. Pets and the veterans in the community aren't the problem.
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Gemma Harrigan(She/her) 2 years ago
Hard for the ones that ran into the street to get over dying.
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This time we reached out to Anton once again, since we were curious to learn his perspective about the animal comics in particular. We asked Anton to share if he has a favorite comic regarding this topic. He responded: “Yes, of course. My favorites are a cat and a box (this is a classic story that is hundreds of years old, but which I constantly observe in my parents' house, where my beloved cat lives), a dog and slippers (this is what I literally see every day, being the owner of two dogs), riding an elephant (unfortunately, this is a real problem worth talking about: the exploitation of animals to please tourists).”
We surely know that people are just walking contradictions, but do you think that animals are also guilty of contradictory behavior, or is it a human trait only? Anton took the liberty to share his point of view when answering this question: “I think that in the animal world, there is no such thing as a contradiction. They live as naturally as possible and absolutely do not worry about who interprets their behavior and how. We can only transfer their decisions to the human world and interpret them in our own way. And find contradictions, of course.”
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
Bouche has never been a box cat, but maybe Audi will be a proper cat.
And lastly, Anton wanted to send you a message: “I would like to wish the readers a good day, and less negativity in the comments, because I read this, and it upsets me.”So, dear Pandas, this is a great reminder that words can cut sharper than a knife, so just be mindful when leaving a comment since there will be someone on the other end reading it.
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Shankshaw Redeemer 2 years ago
Why do animals like to drink the run-off water from, say, a plant's holder with water in it, water that's dirty now, mind you? Always been curious about this.
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
The first to get untangled gets to pee on the stop sign.
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
Anyone who eats their own poop doesn't get to complain about kibble.
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
Pets need companionship. They don't get it chained in the backyard.
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StitchIsCuteAndFluffy 2 years ago
So, just covering up the hidden comments. If you’re waiting for me to say something witty… I got nothing
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The Exquisite Pancake 2 years ago
It’s often not the dogs fault they have probably been trained to attack or have been abused by humans
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Lauren S 2 years ago
Okay, this one isn’t fair. If we’re supposed to feel guilty what exactly are we supposed to eat? I imagine, well I hope rabbits are not starving. This takes a thoughtful kind concept like veganism and pushes it too far. Idk, maybe rabbits are becoming an endangered species and I’m not aware.
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Verena 2 years ago
Meat industry: It is totally okay to eat meat, nothing wrong with that. Just give the animals a decent life, including the slauger process. Pick the animals carefully, don't just roundup whatever you come across and kill it off, no matter of a baby or pregnant. Even if it is pure for your own good: Meat of frightend and scared animals is packed of hormones causing anxiety and aggression, which you (or your dog/cat) will ingest. The more of tjis kind of meat is eaten, the more aggressive a society gets. This is good in case you are a lion, bear or other solitary predator who needs to hunt for food. If you or your pet want to be part of the society, aggression and brute force will not help. In Europe the mass livestock farming is far from ideal, too, and unhinged in many cases. However, rounding up a wild herd, just out of tradition and without necessity, with no selection process at all, is pure cruelty. Yes, I am pointing at the kill pens, where nobody cares about foals being born in.
Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
This is why I value our culture of hunting in Appalachia. Many people are brought up wrong and abuse it, but those who do it right select their animals carefully and take only what they need for their family. It isn't about ego or pride, but balance, health, and survival.
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Darlin’ 2 years ago
They act like all of the animals are suffering because we eat vegetables, *most* companies have requirements for *not* over farming and leaving stuff for the wildlife
Gemma Harrigan(She/her) 2 years ago
Partially untrue. Though fruits and cash crops that are best grown in tropical environments are more harmful then carrots, of course. And meat farming is more destructive then crop farming. Companies that “leave land for the animals” are just as harmful because they fragment populations. They leave animals stranded on small islands in the middle of plantations, animals that cannot sadly traverse the plantations eventually run out of resources on those islands or the gene pool grows dangerously small, resulting in increased inbreeding. The least harmful form of agriculture is when crops are planted amongst native trees, instead of cutting down native trees and creating monocultures.
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Verena 2 years ago
Meat industry: It is totally okay to eat meat, nothing wrong with that. Just give the animals a decent life, including the slauger process. Pick the animals carefully, don't just roundup whatever you come across and kill it off, no matter of a baby or pregnant. Even if it is pure for your own good: Meat of frightend and scared animals is packed of hormones causing anxiety and aggression, which you (or your dog/cat) will ingest. The more of tjis kind of meat is eaten, the more aggressive a society gets. This is good in case you are a lion, bear or other solitary predator who needs to hunt for food. If you or your pet want to be part of the society, aggression and brute force will not help. In Europe the mass livestock farming is far from ideal, too, and unhinged in many cases. However, rounding up a wild herd, just out of tradition and without necessity, with no selection process at all, is pure cruelty. Yes, I am pointing at the kill pens, where nobody cares about foals being born in.
Scrolling Panda 2 years ago
This is why I value our culture of hunting in Appalachia. Many people are brought up wrong and abuse it, but those who do it right select their animals carefully and take only what they need for their family. It isn't about ego or pride, but balance, health, and survival.
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They act like all of the animals are suffering because we eat vegetables, *most* companies have requirements for *not* over farming and leaving stuff for the wildlife
Gemma Harrigan(She/her) 2 years ago
Partially untrue. Though fruits and cash crops that are best grown in tropical environments are more harmful then carrots, of course. And meat farming is more destructive then crop farming. Companies that “leave land for the animals” are just as harmful because they fragment populations. They leave animals stranded on small islands in the middle of plantations, animals that cannot sadly traverse the plantations eventually run out of resources on those islands or the gene pool grows dangerously small, resulting in increased inbreeding. The least harmful form of agriculture is when crops are planted amongst native trees, instead of cutting down native trees and creating monocultures.
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