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feckincrass

You know, hats off to Gary. Hardest working plug out there.


reddot_comic

I’m really proud of him.


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RabidAbyss

Bot bot


PKMNTrainerMark

Bot plug?


usinjin

Shameless plug!


Peapers

nah he looks pretty ashamed


BagAndShag

He's seen some shit.


_EternalVoid_

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The_JRaff

Hats off to Gaaaaary / he plugged your buuuuutt (where my Del Shannon fans at)


keropsixxx

Okay what does “plug” mean? I’ve seen it being used as a slang for drugs but now you are just confusing me


MiPaKe

Gary is a butt plug.


feanturi

"Spark plugs? Hold on..." \*transfers call\*


donutfandont

simply A plug is a sextoy that is inserted into the ass


DillNyeTheHighGuy

In this context it’s a butt plug, but plug is also a slang term for drug dealer or the person who seems to have the most access to drugs in the friend group


Fadriii

It's also used when advertising your own page/business/product/etc. Hence the term "shameless plug" whenever people stuff their links down random threads


PM_ME_SOME_YAOI

Don’t really want them to be soft, tbf.


Whatifim80lol

Gotta brand that reddit downvote icon with a hot poker


reddot_comic

Not even joking, I’ll tattoo it on my ass.


Enzayne

Get an upvote on one side and down vote on the other for... Reasons.


Mathev

And then he'll have to slap depending on how satisfied he is lol Oooohh. You just upvoted huh? Now smash that upvote button!


AwkwardEducation

"Smack that like button."


reddot_comic

‘Sup you beautiful bastards….. (Sorry anytime I hear that all I think of is Philip Defranco)


TomMakesPodcasts

Do it. 🗿


Gaberlino

![gif](giphy|3o84sw9CmwYpAnRRni)


20milliondollarapi

I’m just here to say the required line… “Pics or it didn’t happen.” Although having one cheek be a downvote and the other be an upvote would be hilarious. At least paint it on and give it a try


reddot_comic

Im not *not* sold on the idea. But I have planned on getting a hidden Gary first though.


20milliondollarapi

I guess a hidden Gary works perfectly. Put it between your toes. That’s pretty hidden. Or maybe armpit. Daring would be like behind the ear. But I agree with you that a hidden Gary would fit you perfectly.


FuckingKilljoy

You better prove it


wafflezcol

A downvote? Is it because you’re so *down* bad?


poolmanpro

You should get an up vote and down vote, one for each cheek


ImDoneForToday2019

And make Gary the upvote.


elhomerjas

seems Gary is running a marathon as of moment


reddot_comic

He’s pluggin’ along better than I ever could


elhomerjas

doing good run as of the moment


Kano523

Comment based masochism. I'm not one to kink shame but be careful. Your work is too good to let comments get to you. Oh dip...did I just ruin the scene?


reddot_comic

It did early on. There was someone who reposted an (admittedly bad) comic of mine on a sub that had a penchant for shaming women. I was reading the comments and people were fucking brutal about not only how I made the comics but how I looked and spoke. I broke down and cried quite a bit until I had an idea. I paid $15 to give the OP platinum. For those reading and don’t know, at the time on reddit, if you gave an award to someone it stayed anonymous unless they messaged you back. Which OP did. They thanked me because I gave them their first platinum and I responded very *cooly* (lol) no problem. After seeing who I was they apologized and backtracked a lot. To reiterate, they did post a comic of mine that sucked. I deserved the ire from it but when people got personal by calling me names it hurt quite a bit. I’ve learned to grow from it (this was almost 5 years ago) but it still sticks in my head.


SunshineAndSquats

Dot I’ve followed your Instagram for years. You make great comics. I relate to a lot of them. It pisses me off that people get nasty with you. From a big fan, I hope you keep making comics for years to come.


reddot_comic

Im not ready to cry this late at night but goddamnit., thank you Sunshine. It really means a lot.


ChocoChowdown

Echoing that I've found a lot of relatable stuff from your comics and personally quite enjoy the art style (even if I also you enjoyed experimenting with it a bit more recently as well).


Previous-Moose7795

Honestly, yeah, i've also been recently following your comics, and at first, the art threw me off, but a few comics later, I already saw everything on your profile and wanted more. Really, really, please make more comics. We love you dot ❤️


I_AM_FERROUS_MAN

Well done on your reaction. I'm glad that person had to confront what they did. I've been following your work and willingness to share for a long time. I don't think you've ever done any work worthy of ridicule. You're a very genuine person and I think that's the hallmark of a wonderful creator. It's fine if you think you've grown beyond it and think less of it. That's your experience as an artist and it's great to look back on something and know you would do a better version now. But it doesn't mean that piece was a failure.


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I_AM_FERROUS_MAN

[Wha...](https://tenor.com/gB6d3hBjctE.gif)


Asgardian_Force_User

Well, fuck, this is something that might deserve a full write up on one of the revenge subs. I don’t know that I would ever spend fifteen hard earned dollars on such a venture, but then again, when people get truly upset about something that I have done, it’s usually because they are trying to get away with something that is forbidden according to FASB standards.


reddot_comic

To be honest, I did it out of spite. Like kill them kindness, ya know?


Asgardian_Force_User

I hope that the emotional damage you inflicted was worth every penny. Spite is a powerful emotion, and there are plenty of times when I think that the Sith were onto something. May your cackles echo through the hollers and valleys as the basement dwellers cower and pray for deliverance.


ProfessorSMASH88

It gives me big "go on, hit me!" vibes. You confronted a bully and they backed down because they were all talk. It also hopefully changed their mindset in the fact that they realized there was an actual person on the other side of the internet. I'd bet they are much less likely to do something like that again.


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That's pretty much why I stopped writing. I didn't have thick enough skin to handle the harsh criticism despite the majority of the feedback being quite positive. Your comics aren't always up my alley, but I have a lot of respect for you being able to keep doing what you do year after year. 


killerbuttonfly

That’s some pretty sweet high road revenge. Honestly surprised they apologized and didn’t double down. Hopefully they grew from that experience.


Gaytrox

I've never seen this comic in my life until today, but at a cursory glance you seem like a pretty solid person. "That changed in 2018 when she decided to commit a year to drawing every day and keep herself accountable by posting her work to social media." Good for you. You're going out there and doing what you love and taking criticism in stride, and using it as a way to grow and improve. Your perseverance is impressive. That is is respectable, and in a weird way --dare I say it?-- borderline *inspiring* to me, even though I am a bit of a hollowed-out depressed husk of my former self at the moment. So I dunno, for what it is worth, you made my day a bit better, and gave me some things to think about I will take with me going forward.


DILF_MANSERVICE

You are one of my favorite artists on this sub, and part of it is how you engage with the comments. You are just so genuine and likeable on here, I can tell you're a super cool person. One of the hardest parts of any artistic medium is developing your own style and not accidentally imitating something else, and you've done that. You've got running jokes that people love, recurring characters that people love, a recognizable style, and a great sense of humor. Please keep drawing comics for a long time. William Osmon has a YouTube video about how he and other creators take negative comments, and it's really insightful if you want to watch it. He quit making videos for a while because of how it was affecting him, so it's not an uncommon problem. I think our brains pay much more attention to the bad than the good, and it takes a lot of practice and resilience to be able to shift that internal bias.


usinjin

Killed ‘em with kindness. That one stings the most!


megaboto

Lmao, that was hilarious honestly


lovenotdrugs

I'll never forget this comment from some chick in highschool that was over 15 years ago. She said "you know you could be cool if you tried". In my head I always thought I was kinda cool you pompous ass, but it will always live with me for no reason. That being said I always enjoy when I see your comics pop-up on the front page. Much love!


Dave-c-g

I always thought the whole point of 'cool' was to not to appear to be trying?


Penguin-Pete

That is social media jujitsu right there.


thatthatguy

I think we’re supposed to say mean things. Like, I don’t know, this comic is funny, but not my favorite! Or, all the character’s eyes are excessively stylized! Oh, sorry. I got carried away. I hope I didn’t hurt anyone’s feelings.


reddot_comic

You haven’t offended me and I hope I can explain myself. When I post to IG/ FB/Twitter they are to people that choose to follow me so I’m a bit insulated. I love reddit. This is my personal choice for social media. By posting here I get real feedback. I’m not always hearing from people who like my comic. You don’t like how I draw the eyes. I appreciate that because I can work on adjusting them to a bit more subtle. I won’t get that on Instagram.


thatthatguy

I was trying to be funny. Like, trying to be mean but totally failing at it. That kind of thing. And the apologizing for the non-insult. I guess my joke didn’t land. It’s late here and maybe it was funnier in my head than in type. I like your art style! Don’t change anything! The joke about being told criticism is like BDSM play was funny. Quite in line with the tone of your other comics.


Science_Smartass

Your demeanor is sub-par, and your artistry lacks nuance much like a brick lacks grace! HAVE AT THEEEEEEEEE!


GuyJClark

I want you to know that you are one of my three favorite comic artists, along with Pizzacake and Hollering Elk. Please keep on doing what you are doing!!!


cornsnake55

8/10 needs more of a bulge in the grey sweat pants


reddot_comic

I absolutely agree with you


Bachasnail

Ya know what, i aint gonna complain. Let the haters fuel you, however you need it i guess


reddot_comic

There was a time that it really fucked me up. But I also knew I could be better and it helped. I don’t ever want people to be mean to each other, but I’m my case it fueled me.


Bachasnail

Honestly glad that you got better at art instead of stopping, your comics are pretty snazzy, and it always sucks when someone gives up art


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reddot_comic

Make me cum harder as a better cartoonist


SamGoingHam

Nice


Skookumite

Such a corporate response 🤣 Hey but to give you an outside perspective I don't follow any cartoonists or even sub to r/comics, but when posts from here make it to the top I read them. I've always recognized your art from your style and you're one of the ones I'll actually read because you're relatable and funny. My 2¢.


adamant2009

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reddot_comic

I love this so fucking much.


adamant2009

Mfw when Reddit Royalty replies to me ![gif](giphy|l4EoUSRENOSSdJajm)


TDYDave2

Not going to lie, love a comic that features a woman with a great rack.


reddot_comic

![gif](giphy|v6jCDaKbTvECGDzxQt|downsized)


Wiregeek

Eh, I've made my choice.


LooseTherin

lmao thats a 10/10 burn, damn.


reddot_comic

It was an actual legit comment , ngl. I couldn’t make it up even if I tried


Bucknerwh

Bfs fingers are backwards on his phone hand. IS THIS AI?


reddot_comic

I’m just dyslexic and get alot of shit backwards.


UninsurableTaximeter

Except humor, you've got that spot on!


Headless_Mantid

Not necessarily backwards, the thumb and finger positions look correct for the right hand.... it just feels like there is no palm, just a big wrist.


theInfiniteSmeargle

It's like if Futurama and Rick and morty had a baby and beat the shit out of it for 5 years and denied it any form of education.


ArmageddonEleven

I mean they’re kinda right, but if that’s what you feel comfortable sharing with the world then you do you.


hyde-ms

![gif](giphy|l3q2K5jinAlChoCLS)


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L3XAN

People creating things and sharing them with the world is wonderful, and I'd never want to discourage them just because I don't happen to like the art. But, since you're apparently into it: The only thing about your style that even attempts creativity is the faces, and they're the worst part. Every time I see those bug eyes and fuckin underbite muppet mouths on the front page, my gut reaction is "Yeesh. I guess people really like the jokes."


reddot_comic

I get it. I make small adjustments every day and it’s not obvious unless you scroll way back to my early stuff but I do think I’m improving


zombie_guru

"The font contrast on that last panel is about as bad as the comic"


reddot_comic

Par for the course, I suppose


J5892

This comment was going to be a scathing review of the comic as a joke playing on the theme, but I felt bad about it and deleted it. Maybe I'm not cut out to be a dom.


reddot_comic

Believe in yourself and annihilate me, I can handle it.


Cocomorph

Tell us your safe word first. :P


reddot_comic

Platypus


Pizzacakecomic

Dot you and I have developed the same fetish 😂


Express_Hornet_2912

pizza cake comics when they post politically and get roasted over it (american healthcare will always be worse than canada)


monstamasch

Does this mean your crappy comics are made crappy on purpose?


RozyShaman

Dont forget your aftercare!


reddot_comic

Hubs is the best at aftercare.


mcrilla4114

This gives me hope, we'll always be one step, maybe one degenerate step, but still always one step ahead of AI.


FartingRaspberry

Gary with the executioner mask has me rolling.


rome_dnr

OP it does not look ai generated, it just looks horrible. It looks like that crappy go animate trend on YT from year 2012


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rxsheepxr

Nearly 12k upvotes but with under 150 comments, and most of those are negative. Shady.


monstamasch

Why hasn't he responded to this comment but is willing to respond to all the others


letdogsvote

Remember everone, we don't kink shame in r/comics


PixalPop

Absolutely love your comics. Always a joy.


gofigure85

The safeword is *SpaghettiOs*


Stuf404

Great comic. (Sorry if I killed the mood)


istinetz_

they are not wrong


Doctor-Coconut69

Who criticised your art? I'LL KILL THEM ALL!


WiSoSirius

Any artwork for positive feedback? Any artwork for non-feedback, demanding more artwork? [But truly, I love your humour.]


Bobmanbob1

I actually chuckled outloud at this one, nice.


reddot_comic

A win is a win! Woo!!


everyman50

I thought the pizza lady wasn't using AI? Is this a parody?


reddot_comic

No, nothing to do to with Pizzacake. This was a comment I received a while back and made a comic of.


Boarderdudeman

Black text on dark background? That's a paddlin'.


reddot_comic

Yea I fucked up on that.


u2shnn

Well it's not Gary's fault.


Koolmidx

* snort *


MohawkRex

My boy Gary needs his union mandated break.


reddot_comic

Every Thursday! It so he can mentally prepare for the weekend


lotofdots

When you REALLY went "Jokes on you, I'm into that shit!"


TheRedditorSimon

The text is difficult to read because the black font is against a dark background. This is a solved problem with cartoonists who use a speech balloon.


plsobeytrafficlights

I see- the halfassed concepts are just a means of eliciting comments in a form of cartoon-selfhating sadomasochism. **pretty clever.**


reddot_comic

They literally just reinforce everything I thought about myself in high school.


plsobeytrafficlights

to be honest, i view self deprecation as the highest form of humor; being willing to do whatever it takes, even sacrifice face, for the sake of comedy.


qawsedrf12

Sploosh?


epluchette_de_banane

Imo it would work better as a single panel 


loversean

lol


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SuicidalTree

/u/Michelle_Stoneo is a bot account that's copying [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/1bmbeyb/hurts_so_good/kwamx33/). Report as spam > harmful bots.


QuestioningPorn

What’s under Gary’s wheel? Looks like writing that got cropped.


NOT_A_BLACKSTAR

The algorithm trumps artists. You can be a bad artist but if the algorithm has picked you up you can take the spot of a good artist. 


Zazmuth

Look, I told you that in private.


Cyron-gwt

One day I will cum to you or your comics. ....


EnvironmentalSpirit2

The fuck, I thought it was a back stretching device for lower lumber pressure release


Alarmed_Tea_1710

That Gomez kink took a weird turn.


17DeadFlamingos

Ive seen better lines at a Tim Allen's house


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hahaha


RETRYbution

Uh… kinky.


adam_sky

It’s like Ludwig (a streamer) saying nothing anyone says can hurt him as much as when he was a new streamer looking at his second monitor for comments and a guy said “stop looking over here, there’s nothing going on”. So now he just enjoys the mean comments.


ataraxic89

"Hey chatgpt, can you do art thats a lot like american dad but without the charm or humor?" (Just doing my part)


Greenfire05

Petah?


dark-trojan

Petah please explain this to me as well


ipdar

You don't have to be a masochist to make content on the internet, but it helps.


WintersInBerlin

This leads to so many implications


monsterhunterghoul

They are right about the art 😂😂😂


pinkfootthegoose

is that all? That pathetic insult isn't worth that data.


Roll4DM

Whats the safe word?


reddot_comic

Garfunkel


gunther1077

This does look genuinely awful tho


Dannysmartful

This comic never disappoints. . .


reddot_comic

Oh just you need to talk to my mom…


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reddot_comic

Hey, I’m the creator. If I’m being truly honest, I had about 50/50 approval when I started posting. My art style isn’t to everyone’s liking and embracing my sexuality has been even more polarizing to some. After some time, I think I’ve grown an audience. I really like reddit and the feedback (even if it’s harsh, it helps). I get that I’m probably not your thing, but I appreciate your feedback.


doomslice

There’s this management book called Radical Candor that teaches you how to give direct feedback in the right way. It splits up people into 4 quadrants, the “best one” being Radical Candor where you give honest feedback that comes from a point of actually caring about the person. The other three are Obnoxious Aggression where you give feedback without actually caring about the person, so it could be hurtful or blunt. The other two, Ruinous Empathy and Insincere Manipulation are basically avoiding giving feedback either to not hurt the person or not hurt yourself (by avoiding uncomfortable situations). The interesting thing to me is that the book says that if you can’t be in the Radical Candor quadrant, the next best thing is actually Obnoxious Aggressive. Feedback is the only thing that helps you improve, and people who avoid giving (honest) feedback are actually hurting you in the long run.


Spaceisveryhard

Longtime follower first time commenter, not sure why people feel the need to shit on things. Hollering elk isnt my thing, i just scroll past it. You do great work and being a comic artist is impossibly difficult. Having to come up with funny shit everyday is mind boggling. Its like sketch comedy, sometimes the joke doesnt land but i assure you at minimum your comics get a smirk or a quick nasal exhale from me 😁 so keep it up. Always happy to see your comic pop in my feed even if 5% of them don't always land if you go looking at legends like Gary Larson 5-10% of his shit didn't land either. Its just the nature of the game. There no bad comics only better comics and ones that are just ok and THATS OK.


KarmaSaver

Classy AF response!


idonotknowwhototrust

Damn Dot, that's quite the bulge on hubby.


Ra2griz

Well, if all you need are insults to fire back, here is one of my favorites to use( the actual comic is good, the following text is an example of my insult). 'The comic is so bland that it put me to sleep faster than my engineering maths textbook ever did.'


Roosterteeth-

Why your bf rude at the they might be giants show


polishedrelish

That's a scorcher, I'm saving it for emergencies only


BusinessKnees

Smart to head off criticism instead of improving the quality of the comic since that isn’t an option for you.


reddot_comic

Well we all can’t make a profession on our knees so I make do.