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Artist Points Out Flaws In Our Society With His Unique Illustrations

It's crazy how these images aptly portray the defects of our society that we believe are just normal.

Artist Points Out Flaws In Our Society With His Unique Illustrations

Artist Elsa Combo turns everyday frustrations into sharp, playful illustrations that hit close to home. His work takes aim at modern habits, social pressure, and the strange rules people follow without questioning them.

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The Italian illustrator and designer calls himself a free spirit, and that attitude shows up in every image. From media and religion to education and social media, he uses humor and symbolism to point out what feels off in the world around us.

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Some of the meanings are obvious, others take a second look, and that is part of the fun. Read on.

1. No one denies that the earth is suffering from humanity, and humans are the bacteria.

1. No one denies that the earth is suffering from humanity, and humans are the bacteria.gebelia
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2. That one is setting examples to escape the chain of monotonous life!

2. That one is setting examples to escape the chain of monotonous life!gebelia
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3. Assume you are the best and always see yourself as the person you want to be years from now.

3. Assume you are the best and always see yourself as the person you want to be years from now.gebelia

4. Logically, we cannot undo anything in life, but making up for a mistake is surely possible.

4. Logically, we cannot undo anything in life, but making up for a mistake is surely possible.gebelia

5. Avo-cardio! Sometimes, carrying one's own weight can be quite exercising!

5. Avo-cardio! Sometimes, carrying one's own weight can be quite exercising!gebelia

6. With the advancement of technology, we enter into a world of digital illusion.

6. With the advancement of technology, we enter into a world of digital illusion.gebelia

7. Believe in yourself, look at the sky, and you're already halfway there.

7. Believe in yourself, look at the sky, and you're already halfway there.gebelia

8. Some people believe in feeding nothing to their tiny fish in the sea.

8. Some people believe in feeding nothing to their tiny fish in the sea.gebelia

9. That one socially rejected sheep that didn't want to fit in.

9. That one socially rejected sheep that didn't want to fit in.gebelia

10. A big bowl of hot infini-tea!

10. A big bowl of hot infini-tea!gebelia

11. It is quite important to scan your inner self sometimes.

11. It is quite important to scan your inner self sometimes.gebelia

12. This golden owl could do so much if he breaks the cage of his job.

12. This golden owl could do so much if he breaks the cage of his job.gebelia

This “society is the bacteria” message hits differently after 70 photos that make your brain need a restart.

13. It's time to let go of your alter ego.

13. It's time to let go of your alter ego.gebelia

14. To be able to visualize what you read in books is no less than a superpower.

14. To be able to visualize what you read in books is no less than a superpower.gebelia

15. And now even the grim reaper is on social media.

15. And now even the grim reaper is on social media.gebelia

16. Catching the best fish from your own pond of thoughts.

16. Catching the best fish from your own pond of thoughts.gebelia

17. The load of education was meant for mental growth, not for mental weakening.

17. The load of education was meant for mental growth, not for mental weakening.gebelia

18. Realizing your weakness and breaking out of your shell is the first step towards growth.

18. Realizing your weakness and breaking out of your shell is the first step towards growth.gebelia

19. This is a 21st-century cupid who hooks people with likes and comments.

19. This is a 21st-century cupid who hooks people with likes and comments.gebelia

20. Self-love is the best form of love.

20. Self-love is the best form of love.gebelia

21. Whal-iano rolling in the deep blue sea.

21. Whal-iano rolling in the deep blue sea.gebelia

22. Millennials only run after social recognition.

22. Millennials only run after social recognition.gebelia

23. Social media is just a cover-up for the messed-up place our minds are.

23. Social media is just a cover-up for the messed-up place our minds are.gebelia

24. Schools turn kids into people society wants them to be.

24. Schools turn kids into people society wants them to be.gebelia

25. Finding this heart is easier than finding true love.

25. Finding this heart is easier than finding true love.gebelia

26. With careful calculations, one can reach the heart of one's mind; just need to find the right path.

26. With careful calculations, one can reach the heart of one's mind; just need to find the right path.gebelia

27. A self-made man must cut himself off from all negativity in order to be successful and free.

27. A self-made man must cut himself off from all negativity in order to be successful and free.gebelia

28. So now there's a machine that extracts cuteness?

28. So now there's a machine that extracts cuteness?gebelia

29. This book went to a place where there were no wise people.

29. This book went to a place where there were no wise people.gebelia

30. Schools should be for enjoyable learning and not a burden on a child.

30. Schools should be for enjoyable learning and not a burden on a child.gebelia

These images are filled with humor and creativity, and one needs a knowledgeable mind to decipher what they actually mean. There may be more than one meaning to the images.

Share these with all your humorous friends and some genius people, and ask them if they know the hidden meaning behind these images. Enjoy the pictures in your free time because they will take you on a long walk with yourself!

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