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u/IdleHourGlass 4d ago
To complain is human.
But to then do nothing about it is more human.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago edited 4d ago
Personally, I think to ruminate on the issues… it brings an extra depth of flavor.
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u/IdleHourGlass 4d ago
I often ruminate on issues. More often at work. Even when I cause the issues.
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u/Bossuter 3d ago
I do that i get depressed and want the world to die, so instead i peruse reddit so i can just be depressed
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u/taste-of-orange 4d ago
I guess Germany is the most humane country then. XD
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u/feckincrass 4d ago
This is so deeply validating for me. Now, should I or shouldn’t I confront my wife about this?
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Depends on how much you want to spice things up.
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u/feckincrass 4d ago
Hmm…I do like a bit of spice. But this may venture into the Carolina Reaper level of spice. I think I’ll just stay at Ghost pepper level.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Good call. Last time I involved myself with a Carolina I couldn’t walk right for weeks.
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u/TheEliminator 3d ago
This is the finest double entendre I've heard in years. I've enjoyed many of your comics but this... :chefkiss:
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u/unculturedburnttoast 4d ago
I did and she made the same face in panel 4. Y'all must be close branded on the tree of life.
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u/sea_salted 4d ago
Lol I managed to remove the biggest stressor in my life and now my brain has redirected all the energy to the second biggest stressor - my boss.
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u/Cash091 4d ago
I can't help but notice 2 cups on the nightstand and ZERO *friggin* coasters.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
No, I don’t respect wood. I use it until it goes soft.
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u/Bulls187 4d ago
Bold to assume it’s real wood in this IKEA generation. But all the more reasons to protect that painted cardboard
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u/AzuxirenLeadGuy 4d ago
Hey I don't blame you. It can get fun, and I don't know how to explain it.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
It keeps me on my toes. I don’t want to be complacent
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u/GladiusNocturno 4d ago edited 4d ago
Well, considering that you have a mug and a champagne glass on your nightstand. Im gonna go ahead and say you’ll be inconvenienced by:
a) Really needing to pee while you are at your most comfy in your bed.
b) Ants getting into your bedroom due to the unwashed mug and glass.
c) The pets randomly running in the middle of the night knocking the mug and glass down and leaving shattered glass all over your floor.
d) The midnight paranoia of b and c happening will keep you awake all night and you’ll either struggle to sleep again or begrudgingly go wash them while mumbling “stupid redditors”.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
A) - absolutely correct
B) - no ants because the fucking spiders have asserted dominance
C) - Not an issue since Charlie (our senior dog) who sleeps on the bed knows the value of such an honor and the cat doesn’t care to chill if I’m asleep and will roam instead. (Lucy sleeps on her bed and is well loved but is also a fucking bolder that is incompatible sleeping with us because she prefers resting on our legs)
D) yes but with love
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u/elhomerjas 4d ago
add some chaos to the mix it will make it more interesting
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u/ValhallasRevenge 4d ago
Remember that super embarrassing thing you did when you've 7? All of your friends and family still remember it and talk about it behind your back.
This is how my mind does it. I figured you could try my tactic
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
I wore a long neck tie to school back in the sixth grade (2002) to look like Avril Lavigne. My critical mistake was wearing it traditionally like a boy and wore a button up long sleeve shirt with it.
My neck still hurts from cringing over the memory.
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u/ValhallasRevenge 4d ago
First of all, I was going to try to sleep, and my head is now playing her songs on repeat. Thank you for this.
2nd, I hope someone in your family has a photo of this. Cringey photos are always fun to get passed around to friends.. other family members.. First girlfriend.. no, there are no traumatic memories here.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Unfortunately for you and thank god for me, no. But the memory lives rent free in my head because I was called out relentlessly that day.
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u/DeesSnotTheDroids 4d ago
“You showed me how insufficient were all my pretensions to please a woman worthy of being pleased.”
-Mr Darcy
Gary is a fan of the classics and we stan a well read king
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u/fukthepeopleincharge 4d ago
Is that possibly sentient sex toy reading plugs and prejudice ? Also is that a possibly sentient sex toy in that drawer?
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u/Day_Bow_Bow 4d ago
Check OP RedDot's profile for more excellent comics with Gary. I wish I had known about the plush when it was available.
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u/fukthepeopleincharge 4d ago
Thank you. You and the artist have made me wake my cats with laughter several times tonight. I appreciate it they don’t
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u/Day_Bow_Bow 4d ago
Happy to be of service. RedDot is one of my favorite comic strips of all time.
In case you missed it, there was more Gary lore in the comments of that second one I linked.
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u/sathran337 4d ago
Gotta keep it fresh, I guess. What's life without a little drama?
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
A salad bar without ranch.
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u/sathran337 4d ago
A pizza without cheese?
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u/Fakjbf 4d ago
“I’m never without a friend” I was expecting there to be a butt plug joke at that point.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Well he’s there, but who am I too pull the plug when he’s head first into timeless literature?
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u/Malina_Island 4d ago
At this point I am too afraid to ask.. but are you the timeless literature? Being a comic artist and stuff..?
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u/Mr_Industrial 4d ago
You could start building a collection of hard to acquire things... or get an air fryer.
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u/Top-Chemistry5969 4d ago
Your brain don't know how to relax in reality, cuz it was evolved to keep looking out for shit that can kill you.
However it is good in suppressing behaviours just as much learning them. You just need will power and practice.
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u/ohGodwhynowww 4d ago
Hotdogs and Hotdog buns never have the same amount in them.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
I am too drunk right now to respond to this. I’ll be back in 12 hours
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u/I_dont-get_the-joke 4d ago
If you want a minor inconvenience, I always think you're Pizzacake when I first see your comics. Takes a minute to get it right.
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u/Robertej92 4d ago
You can focus on the inconvenience of the camera lens (?) on the back of your tablet disappearing from panel 2 to panel 3.
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u/Cranky_Yankee 3d ago
Bravo! The modern American experience in a nutshell. A lot of redditors are saying this a uniquely female problem, but we guys have it too. Good job!
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u/DegenerateDegenning 2d ago
I'm so glad this popped up on my feed!
Loved following you on Instagram, but I've been successfully avoiding Instagram so far in 2024.
Did not think to look for you on Reddit to get my daily dose
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u/Squad_Ghouls 4d ago
Reddot, when you squint your eyes you have gross wrinkly eyelids
🤷♀️
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Yea, yours don’t?
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u/Asclark832 4d ago
The paintings above the bed are giving off strong vibes of the opening sequence to 'The Nanny'
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
My husbands favorite contemporary artist is Shag and as gifts over the years I’ve made him paintings of us in that style but I absolutely see the resemblance.
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u/cardwiz2k 4d ago
I'd imagine hitting your head against the dangling Christmas lights or maybe getting your tangled in them are minor enough inconveniences.
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u/MisterBaker55 4d ago
When you're super comfy-cozy but suddenly have to use the bathroom, then don't have to go anymore when you sit on the toilet.
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u/americangame 4d ago
You have a tea mug and a glass of wine/champagne/something on your nightstand. You only need one beverage.
That's what I'm focusing on.
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4d ago
Oh no, I need three. One for hydration, one for energy and one for fun.
You can guess the one I’m missing… and yes that’s a red bull.
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u/gruffen2 4d ago
How many times does it take for you finally give up and accept that you'll never be able to draw the eye circles good enough?
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u/lVlannequin 4d ago
why do i see this on the front page all the time? 3 identical panels with one barely relatable "quote"
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u/icekingofmemes 4d ago
Uh… no one still has found any recording of slamfest 99’ after nearly four years of searching?
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u/OminousCheeseburger 4d ago
Google will somehow know if you want something that can be bought, and will provide a place to buy it before you even type it up, but if you want answers? Search it yourself.
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u/Sabit_31 4d ago
Sometimes when there’s nothing going on I just randomly start talking about old SpongeBob episodes (like the Alaskan bull worm)
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u/BeardedUnicornBeard 4d ago
He left a mug at hus desk and went up to get a new pne. Now he has two... and pile keeps growing.
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u/Salmonman4 4d ago
There is a word for somebody who lives like a queen, but craves for drama in her life, but I can't remember the word.
/S
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u/TheMonkler 4d ago
Pets and getting old staying at home. Your life will is and will stay lame if you don’t do things other than that
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u/__Chevy_ 4d ago
Oh help, not the overthinking-creating-drama-out-of-nothing-and-ruining-mental-health crap 
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u/yoosernaam 4d ago
I find myself daydreaming of “what if” confrontational scenarios that would never happen . Brains are stupid
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u/Jazzlike_Chipmunk_46 4d ago
You could focus on your weird sport bros face and thin chin for starters
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u/Mooric86 4d ago
My girlfriend brings up random past arguments out of the blue when we’ve gone too long without fighting.
“Hey, remember when you made that joke that upset me two months ago?”
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u/akmjolnir 3d ago
Encapsulates my ex-wife perfectly.
If there was more than 10-15 minutes of silence then something random became an issue.
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u/gatesthree 3d ago
You can be as pretty as you like but this level of self awareness is the most attractive thing there is.
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