Artist Breaks The Internet With Her Hilarious And Relatable Comics
We snagged 40 of the most relatable comics by Cassandra Calin.
Cassandra Calin has a knack for turning everyday awkwardness into comics that feel instantly familiar. The Montreal-based artist, illustrator, and graphic designer has built a huge following by poking fun at the gap between how life looks in our heads and how it actually plays out.
Her semi-autobiographical work covers everything from beauty routines and first-world problems to the strange reality of getting through a pandemic, and that mix has clearly struck a nerve. With millions of followers and a growing portfolio, Calin has become one of the internet’s most recognizable comic creators.
Below, we’ve rounded up 40 of her funniest and most relatable comics. Read on.
1. "Baby bangs"
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Her comics hit that sweet spot between silly and painfully accurate.
4. "My hair routine"
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5. "Risk"
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6. "Compliment"
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7. "Turtleneck dress"
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8. "Longest episode"
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9. Cactus
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10. "Work"
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11. "Bra"
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12. "Pointless"
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13. "Banana bread"
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14. Amount of sleep
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15. "Quarantine 2021"
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Even the pandemic jokes still feel uncomfortably familiar.
16. "Shaved armpits"
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Speaking of viral fallout, a long hiatus and one brutal comment that ended a friendship hits the same nerve.
17. "Hair expectations vs reality (2020)"
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18. "Shopping for leggings"
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19. "Damn zit"
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20. "Fashion styles"
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21. "Bread"
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22. "Thighs"
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23. "New Year"
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24. "The perfect socks"
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25. "Meme"
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26. "Dishes"
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27. "Gasp!"
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She keeps finding new ways to make ordinary moments look dramatic.
28. "Ordering food"
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29. "Time to get up..."
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30. "Vaccine"
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31. "Brb."
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32. "Today's workout"
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33. "All ruined"
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34. Photos of me laughing
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35. "Styling baby hairs"
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36. "Highlight of my day"
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That tiny detail is exactly why her comics land so well.
37. "Face"
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38. "How are you?"
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39. "Time for a change"
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40. "My Valentine"
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41. Don't look at me from the side.
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Although making comics is likely one of her favorite things to do, and definitely some of our favorite things to see, the artist doesn't confine herself strictly within the four strips of her comics. She’s a talented graphic designer who has worked with some big-name clients, including Uniqlo, Simon & Schuster, Tapas Media, Mattel, Les Éditions Les Malins, CollegeHumor, and more.
Be sure to share the laughs with your friends! You can find more of her work here:
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