Category: CARTOONS

Dear Indians, 

I hope this message finds you well.

I want to start with an important definition that you should learn, no matter where you are. Here is the definition of etiquette:

“The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.”

You can be however you like at home  But you can’t behave, dress or eat, etc. like you do at home. Even home is sacred. 

Please respect the etiquette, if you don’t know what the rules are, ask politely to people who might know. This goes beyond being outside in public spaces in India, this also needs to be considered in other countries. 

I write this as a letter because you are ruining the reputation of people who live and work in that country outside of India. 

And if you are reacting to this with, “we are not all the same and who are you to tell us?” That’s the point, exactly, I don’t need to hold any particular position or be of any particular ethnicity to tell you these things. 

I initially was going to suggest that respecting etiquette should be taught as a course in schools, then I thought about the people who don’t go to schools. You just have to learn this and keep this in mind. And don’t even get started on the way Indian men behave towards women. 

Best regards, 

Sketchman Boris.

I have to admit it was an enjoyable experience watching the movie with friends, I am a Comic Artist and I love superheroes but inside I can tell that I won’t be revisiting this movie again. 

Because this is a comedy, the character of Deadpool who knows he’s in a movie made me think of a quote: 

“It’s funny because it’s true.” 

That’s what came to mind when I came out of the movie. Deadpool makes fun of Disney, the corporation that makes these movies. So one might think wow, the balls to make fun of themselves in a movie like this. 

Although it’s healthy to laugh at your problems, laughing at the problem does not solve the problem. 

Meaning Deadpool and I am sure more characters will be breaking the 4th wall to do an “aparte”  with the audience to make fun of the system these actors and directors are part of. The truth is they will still be part of it. Companies will make the same kind of movies as long as they make money and yes in hindsight for us too it’s funny because it’s true. 

They can make fun of it and still keep doing the same thing. In a way they make fun of Disney on our behalf, so we can feel like we’ve done something by watching the film and laughing with them, at the big corporation.  

So what is the solution you ask? I truly believe that anyone’s energy is put to good use when we stop complaining and frustrating ourselves, and use that energy to create things with friends that we will be happy with. 

This actually pushes me to work more on my little short story satire comics which I neglected for a while as I was busy organizing events for our art magazine. 

Hey! Or you can support little organizations like ours bkk UNZINE. We are trying to help Artists by publishing online issues that feature their art, by interviewing them on our youtube channel, and by organizing group exhibitions and many many other types of events. 

Sketchman Boris.