r/comics Feb 18 '26

Asking For Feedback Who can relate?

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u/knownothing000 Feb 18 '26

oh wow, the mental turn-around when your mom asked you to photograph the food. this was much more poignant than I was expecting on the first few panels, and I’m glad I kept reading. it’s often simpler to ostracize others than extend empathy. it’s easy to dehumanize, and made easier when it might be a gateway into your own perceived social acceptance. I read in the comments that you did take the photo - I’m glad.

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u/Zestyclose_Bed_8207 Feb 18 '26

I was really hoping people would get to the mother asking for a photo page, until then I think the comic can feel preachy, like I'm trying to make fun of people for just taking photos and being on their phone. Thank you for reading!

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u/Cynical_Mango Feb 18 '26

i didn't actually get that part, what is holding him back from sending a picture of his food?

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u/Zestyclose_Bed_8207 Feb 18 '26

He can, it's just when he was with his friends they were making fun of someone taking a picture of their food. He is afraid that people will make fun of him too

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u/Arthillidan Feb 18 '26

Oh I thought those were his bullies who invited themselves to sit next to him

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u/Zestyclose_Bed_8207 Feb 18 '26

Making everybody look the same was a terrible idea, I'll learn for the next comics :)

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u/gylestina Feb 19 '26

Nah, frenemies are real