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In a world where social media feeds are flooded with perfectly curated and highly filtered snapshots of life, it can be refreshing to stumble upon something that’s a little more… real. That’s where VeryCereals, a web comic artist, comes in. His comics are raw, honest, and oh-so-relatable, touching on everything from the joys of procrastination to the pain of heartbreak. With a simple yet expressive art style and a knack for capturing the small moments that make up our lives, VeryCereals has quickly gained a devoted following. Let’s take a look at some of his best works and explore why his comics have struck such a chord with readers around the web.

#1: Who Are You Calling Ugly?

Ah, the classic tale of the monster under the bed. I don’t know about you, but if I saw a giant monster under my bed, “ugly” would be the least of my concerns. But back to the comic. The dad’s scolding seems a bit misplaced. I mean, if there’s a monster under your bed, shouldn’t the focus be on getting rid of it rather than worrying about its feelings?

Plus, who’s to say that the monster even understands English, let alone the concept of “ugly”? Who knows, maybe the monster under the bed just needs a little love and attention instead of being judged based on its looks. I guess this comics goes to show that what’s inside is what matters.