24 Genius Comics That Perfectly Illustrate Our Everyday Life Contradictions
You'll surely be able to relate to many of these great comics.
Anton Gudim has a gift for turning everyday contradictions into something instantly recognizable. His long-running "Yes, But" comics take ordinary habits, awkward habits, and little hypocrisies, then flip them into quick visual jokes that land fast.
Since 2016, Gudim has been sharing these comics online, and the format has made them easy to love because they are simple, sharp, and often painfully relatable. Some lean into bigger social commentary, while others just capture the funny little ways people contradict themselves every day.
Scroll through the selection below, and you will see why these comics keep getting shared everywhere.
1. Why play with the toy that was bought just for you when there's a beautiful sofa waiting for you?
_yes_but2. Tricking people into thinking they're doing the right thing.
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That contradiction shows up fast in everyday life.
4. Using the hat for style instead of its sole purpose.
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5. For some reason, it's bad when a kid does it.
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6. The shows and movies never show this side of breakfast in bed.
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7. This one hits hard.
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Some of these jokes land a little too close to home.
8. The irony is strong with this one.
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9. At least it looked good when you posted it.
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10. The nutrition labels are always looking for a way to trick you.
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11. Nothing stops a mosquito.
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12. Gotta eat it fast.
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13. You love nature, but you don't preserve it.
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14. I always feel bad bringing a dripping umbrella inside.
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15. Why do all zippers do this?
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16. The easiest way to break someone's heart is by telling them you don't like their favorite songs.
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And then there are the ones that feel almost too specific.
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17. That's a good sign that you need to find a new place for printing.
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18. Who needs groceries when you have eardrum-destroying music in your car?
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19. I imagine this happens quite a lot, but it's kind of sad to think about.
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20. This one made me laugh really hard; is that bad?
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This one feels like a very modern kind of frustration.
21. "Your call is important to us," but we both know you're lying to me.
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22. Just practicing your rowing skills.
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23. Guessing where the door will be once it stops is the best feeling.
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24. Expensive equipment won't make you better.
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I don't know about you, but I loved going through these comics. The best part is how some are just there to make you laugh, while others are much more serious and provide plenty of food for thought.
Do you prefer the light-hearted, funny comics or the more meaningful ones?
Gudim's contradictions are hard to unsee once they click.
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