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Life is full of contradictions that most of us accept without giving them a second thought. Artist Anton Gudim, however, has a talent for noticing these strange little inconsistencies and turning them into clever illustrations that are both amusing and surprisingly accurate. Using minimal or no dialogue, the Russian illustrator explores everything from social media behavior and technology to travel, relationships, consumer culture, and the minor inconveniences of modern life. His clean visual style makes each idea instantly understandable, while unexpected twists encourage viewers to view familiar situations from a completely different perspective.

Bored Panda readers may already recognize Gudim from our previous collections of his funny and ironic illustrations, as well as his popular “Yes, But” comic series. While the two projects have distinct formats, both demonstrate the artist’s ability to communicate relatable observations through simple yet carefully crafted visual jokes.

Scroll down to explore the newest illustrations, and vote for your favorites.

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    #6

    Absurd comic shows heated car seat causing coffee to spill on driver in absurd society commentary

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    Rick Murray
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you have to pay a subscription to have this?

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    #8

    Anton Gudim comic: A person turning themselves into a trash bag to keep an area clean. Social commentary comics.

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    Anne Jones
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a lot of people who belong in the trash bin.

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    #9

    A comic by Anton Gudim showing a boat propeller causing injury, then appearing as evidence in court as a fan.

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    WindySwede
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does the caged Fan Blow?

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    #16

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim showing a person setting a house on fire to make a video, to save water from AI.

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    WindySwede
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    depending on the way it's cooled though..

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    #21

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim illustrating a magical cufflink on a man's shirt, reflecting society's whims.

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    Owen Arman
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    41 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only justice were that effect

    #23

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim showing shoes on a wire, then a pigeon dropping them into a cafe.

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    Chich the witch
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm here to chew bubble gum and kick a*s... and I'm all out of bubble gum"

    #24

    Hilariously absurd comics by Anton Gudim depicting an archer creatively hitting targets, commenting on today's society.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target."

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    #29

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim with four panels of broken technology asking for help, commenting on today's society.

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    David Paterson
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "won't you please - please help me - help me - help me - ooo."

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    #31

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim showing a broken classical statue reassembled into modern store mannequins.

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    Kiki Likes Sweets
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The prize for the most pathetic censorship for the day goes to...

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    #43

    A comic by Anton Gudim showing a couple taking a selfie with a sports car, which then has the 'S' and 'P' in 'SPORT' covered by bird p**p.

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    Owen Arman
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes the sport car, for the sport of driving on public roads with the same legal constraints as any other car, but with less carrying capacity and greater fuel consumption

    #45

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim showing Power Rangers assembling as slow-walkers.

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    David Paterson
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me guess. Central Park during peak period?

    #47

    Absurd comic by Anton Gudim showing a man finding a lamp that grants a large floating donut.

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    David Paterson
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Lord of all he surveys" or "Coffee and giant donut”. Which did he wish for?