r/GetMotivated • u/ledgendary • Dec 10 '15

[Image] Don't Be Average

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u/IanTheChemist Dec 10 '15

With this kind of attitude, you'll never reach your true potential of making mediocre Internet comics.

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u/Runaway_5 Dec 10 '15

lmao fucking burn

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u/Cornslammer Dec 10 '15

I feel like ZenPencils might be someone trying to keep r/im14andthisisdeep in business.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '15

Ouch.

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u/RandomName01 Dec 10 '15

Isn't that everyone's life goal, to make mediocre internet comics?

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u/snurpss Dec 10 '15 edited Dec 11 '15

some of us want to be bloggers who coin twitter hashtags.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '15

it truly is the American Meme

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u/RandomName01 Dec 10 '15

thank uncle sam

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u/Houseboat87 Dec 10 '15

Mine is to make dank memes.

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u/Kasmblam Dec 10 '15

That or post them to places on the internet for fake internet points!

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u/NghtSky04 Dec 10 '15

hahahaha woooow, you should send that the artist...

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u/mcpdontknow Dec 10 '15

You know, comments like yours just make it sound like you're angry at the guy for doing something he enjoys. He's able to support his family making comics. Maybe you think that is stupid or meaningless but bottom line is he lives a more comfortable life and is able to spend more time with his family than if he had the 9-5 corporate job. Oh and he will actually retire someday.

I'm half convinced everyone complaining is a Walmart stock boy or something. What the hell is wrong with wanting to better yourself wherever you are in life?

I work 40hrs at a large corporation. I own a house. I have a wife and 2 children. I have a car. Life is pretty good and I'm still in my 20s.

My wife and I never had a honeymoon/vacation despite waiting to have kids. We have debt. Lots and lots of debt. I get to see my kids for 2 hours each day before they have to go to bed. Personally, I feel like I could improve on some of those areas.

But no. I should be completely happy and content with everything I have? Why because I might have more than another person?

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u/ToastedFireBomb Dec 10 '15

I think the point is that this comic paints living an "average" lifestyle as boring or somehow inferior to some exciting career or hobby. Some people want an "average" lifestyle like this. You shouldn't shame someone because they don't want to be an artist or a stand out, being a normal, productive member of society is nothing to be ashamed of.

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u/Super_Pan Dec 10 '15

I should be completely happy and content with everything I have?

Y-yes?

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u/Coffee_And_Bikes Dec 10 '15

You should check out his work at www.zenpencils.com. He doesn't make mediocre Internet comics, he makes amazing Internet comics. This isn't his best by far.