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Not even a year has passed, and Russian artist Anton Gudim is back on Bored Panda! In today's article, we want to share more of his sarcastic comics from the "YES, BUT" series. Anton is a master of absurdity, irony, and dark humor. His illustrations perfectly capture the ridiculousness of modern society and make fun of something that we have accepted as normal.

Anton Gudim is mostly known for the quirky short paneled comics he shares on Instagram, which now has more than 1 million followers. His newest project "YES, BUT" is similar in the topics, but is different in style, because here, unlike in his other works, Anton posts only two-panel comics. But don't get yourselves tricked! Even though they are shorter, these comics are no less influential. The illustrations touch on topics such as consumerism, people's behavior, ecology and many more. Through the prism of humor and irony, that's how Anton portrays modern society. 

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#1

Sarcastic comic showing a cat tree with a cat in a box, highlighting society's contradictions.

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kitty_cnady
Community Member
4 years ago

Idk why we even bother to buy it ...

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Anton Gudim has been drawing for as long as he can remember. However, his profession has nothing or little to do with art. The artist graduated from a technical university since he had a talent when it came to mathematics and began working as an engineer. Throughout his career, Anton changed a few jobs, but he felt that something was missing. It was then that he realized that he would like to return to drawing, but "with a more formed worldview.”

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    #2

    Comic illustrating contradictory society with a strong password creation followed by a forgotten password prompt.

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    Space whale
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    On Google you can save your password

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    #3

    Artist's sarcastic comic on contradictory travel experiences, showing visited places map and identical pool photos in various countries.

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    Why?
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And just what did you see?

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    "I am not doing anything on purpose. I am not out for a 'safari' with a camera on people to see them in their habitat. I just live my life: and my life is both everyday affairs and social networks. As soon as I started the 'YES, BUT' project, I began to notice examples of this format literally everywhere. So I just live and take notes."

    #4

    Sarcastic comic illustrating contradictory society with an eco bag filled with non-eco products.

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    Tee Witt
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How can a consumer reduce their waste until the producers reduce the plastic in their supplies?

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    #5

    Sarcastic comic showing a tidy computer desktop versus a messy physical desk, illustrating contradictions in society.

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    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My hubby once found an uncashed insurance rebate check for $500 in our recycling bin. It'd gotten mixed in with some junkmail on the cluttered counter. That's the main reason I get uptight about clutter, important stuff can get lost.

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    We got curious whether Anton feels the need to return to his works after some time in order to improve them. The artist shared that he tries not to devote too much time to each work (we are talking about several days of revisions) because after finishing one work, his mind is freed up for a new idea - and this is the main engine of his creative process.

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    "Sometimes I return to my works 3-4 years ago and slightly correct them. My drawing skills are getting better, but for some time some ideas remain relevant, so I want to refine some ideas in terms of presentation, to show that I can do better. However, some figures do not require revision after years."

    #6

    Sarcastic comic showing a contradiction: ultra slim phone held beside a bulky power bank connection.

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    kitty_cnady
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ah yes new phone

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    #7

    Sarcastic comic illustrating contradictory society with a "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" sign and an empty shelf.

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    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Every bloody time.

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    If you want to see a previous post featuring more "YES, BUT" comics, click here. Anton's older works can be found here, here, here, here, here, here and here.

    #8

    Sarcastic comic highlighting contradictory society; woman in lingerie versus clothes on a line.

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    Rose Romano
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    In Italy, they use solar energy (also known as clothes lines) to dry their laundry. They don't seem to mind if all their neighbors and passersby find out that they wash their clothes. Apparently, they think that wearing clean clothes, and saving money and protecting the environment, is a good thing.

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    #9

    Sarcastic comic showing a sporty car, then the driver eating a burger, highlighting contradictory behavior in society.

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    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    And if you walk to where you need to go, you're a loser.

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    #10

    Sarcastic comic by artist showing a peaceful underwater scene versus swimmers disrupting it, highlighting society's contradictions.

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    Robertas Lisickis
    BoredPanda Staff
    4 years ago

    Butt*

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    #11

    Comic showing a contradictory parking scene, highlighting sarcastic commentary on society.

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    Allams
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    y'all see the license plate?

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    #12

    Comic depicting a sarcastic scene of contradictions in society: two different interactions over coffee.

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    i would just take the chair i dont give a f**k

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    #13

    Sarcastic comic highlighting contradictory society with "Save the Trees" on paper framed with wood.

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    IlovemydogShilo
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is similar to the time a veggie co worker had a go at me for eating a bacon sandwich. I happily interjected her whole "meat is murder" speech to remind her that she was wearing leather boots.

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    #14

    Sarcastic comic of a perfect strawberry cake in a book versus a messy homemade version on a table.

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    me when i try to cook anything

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    #15

    Sarcastic comic contrasting holiday decorations between 2021 and 2022, highlighting society's contradictions.

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    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Dunno, when we take down our Christmas decorations and tree, it only takes a fraction of the effort it took to install it all and get everything “just right.”

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    #16

    Sarcastic comic showing contradiction: a group of men on land and the same group in water, titled "Yes, But".

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    Lady of the Mountains
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The bald guy doesn't need to wear a swim cap like the other 3

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    #17

    Sarcastic comic showing contradiction: saving the ocean by recycling, but eating fish on a plate.

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    Lena Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It's not just a concern of eating fish in general, the main issue with this is the absolute havoc overfishing does to aquatic environments, fresh or salt water.

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    #18

    Sarcastic comic showing a music studio on one side, digital audio representation on the other, highlighting societal contradictions.

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    Tiffany
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    All those instruments but using fake programs to make music. Where's the feeling?!!! Edit: I was joking along the lines of "once more with feeling" I've used programs to compose really awesome stuff but also actual instruments. Summer night jam sessions wouldn't be the same with a program.

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    #19

    Sarcastic comics highlighting contradictory society, showing a driver giving a thumbs-up and a pedestrian raising a fist.

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    JazzyC07
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ?

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    #20

    Sarcastic comic illustrating contradictory society, featuring a mention notification and a tagged shoe advertisement.

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    SeaMonster
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    useless_shop_666

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    #21

    Sarcastic comic depicting a man with colorful hair at a funeral, highlighting society's contradictions.

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    kitty_cnady
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I mean... they shouldn't be ashamed if they like their hair :/ {no offense ppl}

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    #22

    Sarcastic comic highlighting contradictory society: woman with cross tattoo, then pole dancing.

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    Pumpkin Spice
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ...so?

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