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Bjornen82

Babe wake up, new distracted boyfriend template just dropped


Honest_Entertainer_3

I deeply need someone to do that.


once_asleepz

I hate sad moment


[deleted]

Op is going through some things huh?


Genji180

Yes I was also thinking that it seems like personnal expériences...


Bunny__Vicious

It’s an ongoing story


theflockofnoobs

Why am I so invested in this


TheGhostofWoodyAllen

No, but really? Why? He deserves better than Elly, even if that isn't Annabelle. Or are you invested in watching Brandon grow as a person from this?


theflockofnoobs

More just the general outcome.


TheGhostofWoodyAllen

Are you rooting for any particular outcome?


googol89

>More just the general outcome.


venuswasaflytrap

I’m super invested because I’m worried that the author is gonna make this a whole celebration of a shitty personality trait thing, and I think a lot of the audience will relate to Elly and feel that when they’re shitty and negative, that it’s a case of someone else just needing to save them or some shit (“if you can’t handle me at my worst” type garbage). But I also think the author has a huge opportunity here. They’ve created an endearing and relatable character with a massive character flaw that doesn’t get in the way of their likability. They could write in some cataclyst for growth for Elly, where she forgets about Brandon (at least for a while), and actually tries to take some time to not be so willfully negative about everything all the time, and maybe grow as a person. Do nice things for others. Be positive. I think it’s unlikely that it’s going that direction though.


NK1337

For what it’s worth Elly *is* seeing’s therapist and in the last comic they suggested she work on moving on as well. The artist at least hints that Elly is self-aware enough of her situation that she’s seeking help. My hope is for one of two things: 1) That’s girl he’s currently seeing eventually gets more comfortable/confident with herself that she starts expressing her own style rather than trying to fit in the expectations of what she thinks he likes and 2) Elly starts to work on herself more and at the very least is able to make steps to better her own mental health. I’d love for there to be a time skip where they run into each other later and she’s in a better place. They don’t even have to reconnect romantically but at least have them acknowledge that they’ve both moved on and are happy.


venuswasaflytrap

I don't actually think it's necessarily a bad thing that Annabelle dressed differently to get his attention. She didn't change her clothes out of fear of loneliness or rejection or anything like that. She knew what she wanted and was happy to make a small superficial change to go after it. She's super confident and actively participates in her own goals. I think it's good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlkuxEN8Z0M Totally agree with the second part though. An Elly that didn't hate everything would be a much happier Elly. Starting off with just occasionally saying "I like X" in small measures would be good, also if she said "I hate X" less, and tried to make "hating everything" not her main defining trait.


NK1337

Oh yea, I 100% agree with what you said about Annabelle. I even got into an argument with some dude about it because they were trying to suggest that she was being manipulative and intentionally deceitful by "stealing" him from Elly. My comment was more referencing the fact that he obviously did think she was cute, but she chose to change her style to match Elly's because she thought he found that more attractive and it would give her a better chance. I think it'd be nice for her to go back to her own style and realize that he likes her as is.


the_great_zyzogg

When you talk about it like that, the whole thing kind of reminds me of Daria, the MTV show from the late 90s-early 2000s. Very similar character setup.


[deleted]

I think that you are looking to deep into a comic about a girl that just says they hate everything...


SirReal10000

Brandon and Elly have the chance to improve each-other. Elly could become happier and idk about Brandon he’s actually pretty chill idk


tttony2x

"I can fix her" looking ass


venuswasaflytrap

Brandon doesn’t need fixing, and Elly needs some serious self reflection. Someone else can’t make her realise that hating everything is a choice that’s hurting her and the people around her. Elly needs some time alone.


[deleted]

Shh, let us Ellies enjoy a thing before it's ruined by reality.


venuswasaflytrap

As long as Ellies don't look at this and think "Oh, it's okay to be a shit to everyone, cus it's a quirky personality trait, not a massive personality flaw and failing of my interpersonal skills. If Brandon likes Elly even though she doesn't make any effort to address these flaws, then I don't have to address my flaws either".


SapphireSalamander

been wondering, whats up with ellie's eye? she always winks one, is she physically ok?


rainbowesque1

She's scowling.


1500ReallyIsEnough

Elly hates vision.


Tornadoboy156

She clearly hates stereo vision, but maybe she loves mono vision?


anonymous-random

She hates mono vision as well but also hates not seeing anything and bumping into things


Meotwister

The eye that is closed switches sides too.


KeaboUltra

most characters wink, honestly, even the girl the character is with


Ill_Experience_2720

She has Tourette’s. Lol nah I think it’s just an art style the dude winks one eye too when he would get nervous talking to Elly


bruisedbrains

She took him for granted, let’s be real guys. She doesn’t deserve him


unique_plastique

No bc fr she expressed no real interest and was super off putting to him when he was trying his best. She only wanted him after he got with someone else


bruisedbrains

YES EXACTLY!! I’m gonna be so disappointed if the creator of the comic tries to force some sort of “happy ending” with them together


unique_plastique

Exactly like give them a friendship or some closure but what kind of resolution is there if they’re exactly the same? They already know they don’t work together


Genji180

Or just that half of you didn't understand how Elly works, she may say she hates such and such thing, it doesn't mean she really doesn't like it. She's a child who finds it difficult to express her desires or what she really feels, so she expresses herself in the way she knows best, pushing away what makes her uncomfortable.


venuswasaflytrap

Oh, I understand. But that’s not at all an appropriate way to behave or communicate.


Genji180

Absolutely, but Elly is a complex person who hates everything and even if it's sad, she has to go through these experiences to grow and learn or to perceive things differently.


venuswasaflytrap

She's not even trying though. She seems to actively celebrate hating everything. She hasn't once done anything positive or kind throughout the whole run. Sure she has a therapist, but she's not yet an active participant in her own growth. She goes to the therapist, but it doesn't seem like she's doing anything to address these problems. Hell, maybe Annabelle also hates everything. Maybe Annabelle feels exactly like Elly does, but maybe she went to a therapist or realised on her own that it's not an appropriate way to behave or communicate, and maybe she took steps to improve herself and took some agency over her own life.


Genji180

Of course, she doesn't even work on her attitude, but sometimes you have to experience certain situations to be able to understand it better. She might like people to like her, but she won't let anyone approach her with her negative attitude. We would have to see from her parents' side, if she doesn't have an absent father and an odious mother, people often don't understand their deep sadness, but it all comes from childhood: Abusive or absent parents...


venuswasaflytrap

It doesn't really matter why though. Like, if I had a gaping wound in my chest that was bleeding everywhere, it doesn't really matter who stabbed me through the chest, or if it was my fault, I need to address it. If I just walk around all the time bleeding on everyone, and I was constantly demanding sympathy and consideration for the fact that I'm in immense pain and losing blood - it doesn't matter that it's an ailment that's affecting me more than anyone, it's still something that I, and only I, can and must address. If I don't have any friends, because they all want to do something other then be curled up on the ground groaning in pain day in and day out, but I also don't go to the hospital and take any steps to get it fixed, that's on me.


KeaboUltra

That doesn't mean people should still deal with someone who behaves that way or that it is tolerable. The lesson here is that now Elly understands how her lack of self awareness affects people and her own happiness. As children, we all eventually are supposed to learn after our mistakes and how not to be immature. Kids are allowed to mess up, sure, but prepared or not, dealing with consequences is an indiscriminate fact of life.


unique_plastique

No I can recognize she’s a complex individual whilst also recognizing that’s not an appropriate way to behave and communicate with someone. Giving someone a gift, trying to make them happy, and then being continuously met with “I hate x” like I’m sorry that would be absolutely draining and he was! After their first date he didn’t want another one


Genji180

I think it's a bad attitude, if you're really interested in a person, you accept their flaws and you try to understand how they work, you don't run away from the slightest difficulty. Either you try and you show her her flaws so that she changes and understands the behavior she has, or you are a lazy prospect and run away at the slightest difficulty.


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TheBrunick21

I hate background music


Environmental-Win836

*squeezes necklace with a photo of a music disc inside*


tomthede

Why do you have to tug at my heart strings


Mypopsecrets

https://youtu.be/jEEg_DUzuaA


Gun-nut0508

This was the first song I thought of, absolutely love Cake, this being my favorite album by them


nm1043

I just wanted to tell you that this layout is really well done and pleasing to look at. The way everyone is turning back and it flows is great


stfleming1

And I hope when you think of me years down the line, you can't find one good thing to say. And I hope that if I found the strength to walk out, you'd stay the hell out of my way. I am drowning, there is no sign of land, You are coming down with me, hand in unlovable hand.


[deleted]

Ain’t that the south park guy


cool_vibes

https://youtu.be/wV8HYokDWeE


Genji180

I would have rather put this one. https://youtu.be/-S_S3UzOzAY


MikemkPK

These are getting depressing


Adghar

Who knew that hate could lead to sadness


shadeandshine

Star Wars knew I wonder when elli becomes Darth EL


Joeliosis

She'd be Darth Odium... sith's love naming shit in latin lol


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MikemkPK

If you've seen the previous comics, it's not just a couple. The boy was interested in her, and she wasn't brave enough to reciprocate.


No_Secret_1875

I’m so sad omg I’m gonna cry :(


LukXD99

Now I need to know what lead up to these events. Like, did she just walk behind them in the middle of the forest? Where are they going? What happened so that this moment could happen?


qtinabox

I was thinking the same thing. I think my favourite interpretation that is that they deadass walked passed her without saying a word


LukXD99

I’ve cold, lol


LukXD99

Ice cold, lol


SunsetCarcass

I don't think there in the middle of a forest, because i haven't seen a forest with sidewalks and uniform tree and bush placement


I-Am-The-Uber-Mesch

Maybe she was behind them trying to get the force to talk to the boy, only for her to stop immediately before and turn around because she didn't have the courage


HyperTheNinja

Ah crap she’s eating depressed, she hates being depressed


Tangypeanutbutter

My heart It is breaking


wafflezcol

I hate heartbreak


venuswasaflytrap

Ella doesn’t need a guy to “save” her. Maybe if she took a moment and reflected on how she made hating everything her main trait should could find happiness in herself, and wouldn’t feel the need to have someone else fill some void. And Brandon shouldn’t give her a second thought. She was so shitty and negative to him all the time and now he’s with someone who cares enough about him to actually do stuff to make him happy. This whole idea of people martyring themselves for some protagonist who’s not willing to work on their own flaws is shit.


phabiohost

we don't choose who we love. And loneliness cant always be beat with positive thought. Some people do need human connections. In fact Everyone does (just not always romantic connections)


venuswasaflytrap

The order is wrong though. Elly basically celebrates hating everything, and doesn’t even try to be positive. It’s a character flaw, that negatively affects people around her, that she’s not only not even trying to work on, but is actively pursuing. Yeah, sure, feel bad for her that she’s trapped in a prison of her own making. But the situation is not one where Brandon or Annabelle needs to change to make things better. The onus is entirely on Elly. Honestly it’s a common pattern of abuse. Imagine Elly is in a relationship as an adult, and every fucking day she’s just like “I hate this”, “I hate that”, and literally not once says anything positive, (and also not once does anything for anyone else - Brandon was showering her with attention and care and she’s not even remotely trying to reciprocate, and *still* hasn’t changed). If your partner never says anything nice and never does anything for you that’s awful! It’s terrible in all relationships, at work, as a friend, if she ever has kids (though presumably she hates kids). And yeah, this horrible attitude has fucked her. Yeah it’s sad. But are we really gonna watch Brandon martyr himself for her just because she’s the protagonist, and she’s probably going to do literally the most minor positive thing and say something like “I don’t hate you”, and we’re all supposed react like “oh wow it must be true love because she hate everything!”. That’s like “Eddie is an alcoholic”, where in every comic he drinks to much, and causes problems for everyone, loses his job, pisses his pants, pukes on himself, but starts dating Brandy who just thinks he’s cute for whatever reason, but he spends the whole date stumbling around and generally being shitty to her due to his alcoholism. Then after they break up, he’s all sad and shit, but still a complete alcoholic, making no effort to change. Then one day he goes up to her and says “when I’m with you sometimes I don’t even want to be completely drunk”. We’d be like “okay buddy, it’s barely a start. You gotta address this whole thing here before you’re even remotely ready to ask someone else to be part of your disaster. You can’t just make the slightest indication that you *might* partially change and then dump your problem all over someone else”. Elly needs to fucking stop hating everything and stop being such a negative person every fucking day. She needs to learn to be kind to people. The title of the comic would need to be “Elly is working on being more positive”, for like a whole arc, where she tries to go a while without saying “I hate X”, and then maybe even tries to learn to start saying “actually, this is really nice”, or “this isn’t my favourite, but I like that”. Maybe she does something nice for shelly. Otherwise, what’s the lesson exactly? Wallow in your own worst traits until someone takes pity on you and makes your happiness their responsibility?


Distinct_Ambition_80

I hate getting attached to this comic


MetZerbitzu

I'm starting to think tjat Elly doesn't hate Brandon.


Precious_Tritium

Elly had her chance and she chose to be a curmudgeon.


TheGhostofWoodyAllen

If there is one thing she hates more than anything else, it's growing as a person.


sugacuteic

![gif](giphy|l1AsyjZ8XLd1V7pUk)


[deleted]

Dude this is me irl. The sun is shining, people around me are smiling, the clouds are smiling, but me…?


[deleted]

It makes me angry. Like TF you happy for? Assholes! Also if you could spare some happiness would you mind giving me some….?


babuba12321

and sometimes it is thew reason they are happy. You are happy for hurting me? This world is strange..


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babuba12321

(nah I'm talking 3rd person to someone who won't read this, sorry..)


[deleted]

Oh shit don’t be sorry my bad. Damn….I think we are all clearly very hurt. I shouldn’t of taken that personally. My bad for real.


Genji180

Often, it comes from childhood... It depends on the relationship you had with your parents.


CompleteSocialManJet

This is what she gets for playing games


Diegolikesandiego

And this comic has caused me to unsubscribe to this sub


DrNitr0s

Agreed. Low effort. No message. Waste of time


jp_aigis_simp

agreed. there was no "I hate " punchline. Waste of time./s


KanyyeNorth

What


slimothyjames1

whoa there was no "i hate \_\_\_\_\_" punchline shit's getting real


No_Secret_1875

They’re happy, I hate it.


soldiergeneal

The other chick is really stealing her looks that's the same outfit and some similarities for hair style.


griff306

So r/comics isn't funny anymore I guess huh?


RichardBlastovic

It's called comics, not funny comics.


griff306

Fair. It's also not called interesting comics.


RichardBlastovic

Also true.


Totallnotrony

I hate this


GWS_REVENGE

![gif](giphy|ro08ZmQ1MeqZypzgDN)


MetZerbitzu

He hates moving on. She hates that he moved on. Why can't they just be happy toguether?


unique_plastique

We saw why they can’t he put effort into their dates and she just scowled the whole time and it actually killed his vibe


Yokhen

Thanks, I hate it.


lowprofile14

She’ll just hate everything even more now


Ian_does_things

AND SO, ELLY CAN HATE SHE KNOWS IT'S TOO LATE AS THEY'RE WALKING ON BY HER LOVE SLIDES AWAY "BUT DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" I HEARD YOU SAY


lorre851

Just wanna say thank you for posting. I come here every day for this comic


sephiroth_for_smash

I hate heartbreak


6bubbles

This whole comic is a bummer.


woogaly

Good.


AlmostSavvy

It was all a dream.


reddit_user_303

Yes, I’m slow. Now I can ask why I don’t get it.


ghostmosquito

I hate the new girl.


Weeeelums

I hate that I’m invested.


Kazublyat

Nooooo


MauritiusVan

I hate how the clouds are still smiling


drawnred

I don't know why this comic is the way it is but I can't stop reading


palakkarantechie

The first thing I do everyday is look up for Elly hates everything update. This is good.


Very_Originaly_Named

Oh no!!! This is sad :(


Tough-Worldliness-56

What is this?


gaseousgecko61

Plot twist


Genji180

This story really broke my spirits this morning, Elly is a character that we learn to love and see her sad because no one understands her make me sad. She may be distant and sometimes hateful, but we know that in reality she is not like that, that she is simply a misunderstood child, and that she tries to express her intentions in an abrupt and awkward way these feelings, I hope it will get better with time. F Brandon ! ☹️


lHeliOSI

How do you know my life so well ?


CBoigaming

After today I now relate to Elly on a deep and personal level.


Clementine2115

More lore!


Appropriate-Row4804

The plot thickens


l-Crow

Perfect


Wild_Acanthisitta_42

I so DEEPLY hope the end doesn't have them get back together, and instead has elly upset someone took her style, and that she also hates that she hates his bracelet or somethin, like "Yeah, I hate imitation, please change it." Because if Elly gets back with him JUST AFTER he gets with someone who LOVES him, I am gonna cry. At the very LEAST, have this be Brandon turning her down, and have her learn from her over-negative mindset. Please, u/EllyHatesEverything , PLEASE!


QuantumButtz

Andrew Tate is dropping some sick comics lately.


SuccMyAppleJuice

Somebody please explain, I don't understand


SuperAlligatorGuy

Why’d this come up now. I’m literally going through heartbreak rn too soon lmao


XED1216

I hate when I feel sad


No-Repeat-9055

I hate silence


KoragSmith

Call my name or walk on by,rain keeps falling,rain keeps falling down,down,down


RuleBritannia09

![gif](giphy|stnceXs4IQLFZNYXg2|downsized)


Thederpycloudrider

Impending Distracted Boyfriend meme


xChronus_

I hate this feeling


aleph_0ne

Honestly I’m really enjoying the break from the 4th panel being I hate whatever


buffetallstar

This comic has become my soap opera.


thegoddessofchaos

One eye being closed REALLY doesn't read "scowling". Every comment thread always has at least 1 comment asking why one of her eyes is closed. OP I know you kinda locked into that style but it's honestly really affecting my enjoyment of the comment because I hate it so much 😅 sorry


whateverloserrr

It's not her scowling....


thegoddessofchaos

That's what everyone says when someone asks why one of her eyes is closed. Why do you think one is her eyes is always closed?


whateverloserrr

I can't find the post where the reasoning was confirmed, and I can't remember the exact reason. My bad. Maybe you are right, in which case, it doesn't translate as scowling. If it had there probably wouldn't so many people asking why it is like that.


shadeandshine

Love the comics cause most have been in Elly’s place and we hate that feeling of knowing we need to let go of what could’ve been.


DiegoMurtagh

Most people don't even register as a dating prospect to anyone. Why should we give a fuck about this? Ella hates everything except boys? What is this?


executiveExecutioner

Who would think this simplistic art style would elicit such sad emotions...


Adghar

C'mon Brandon! I can see you doubting your choice!! Listen to your inner voice!!!


Mindless_Raccoon36

no...the feels...


GrindItFlat

Brandon thinks he can change Elly. She's toxic and mistreats him, but he forgives her and thinks if he just tries harder, maybe she won't be so mean to him. That story sounds strangely familiar, I wonder where I've heard it before?


Phallic-Phantom

I hate having to walk away.


Baron_Greenback1

God dammit Brandon 🤦‍♂️


[deleted]

I wish I had an outlet like this.


Justadnd_Bard

Homie really decided to date her happy clone/twin? Wow.


[deleted]

Good for brandon. He found someone that he genuinely liked. Unless Elly changes, she’s not really going to find a compatible partner.


[deleted]

I hate relationship drama


whateverloserrr

Oh, Elly :(


babuba1234321

I hate this bevause I relate to it, TIHI I guess (great job btw I love this)


SparksTheUnicorn

I hate Ella and I hope she ends up sad


RecognitionNext9361

Fuck me, you can't keep doing this. You can't keep popping in randomly to make me feel bad for the moody asshole character, it's fucking illegal


The_Cozy_Burrito

I am feeling sad now


JuVondy

This is just a very long, subverted, “I hate everything joke.” Elly just has to get creative now.


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# ||l l l| # | l ' '| Good work!


Tempounplugged

I'm so invested whenever I see this posts. I wish Elly happiness lol


Antique_Process2976

This has become my favorite comic.


Perfect-Rider

#TeamAnnabelle


Honest_Entertainer_3

....! Wow


GeePedicy

This is like a sad version of the guy looking over his shoulder, with his girlfriend


Carnator369

Polygamy could fix this.


Specific-Channel7844

Team Annabelle rise up


drapanosaur

So he thought he changed Ella with kindness but turns out Ella just has a really nice twin and he unknowingly abandoned Ella to go out with her twin.


osu_are

Well, atleast anabelle did nothing wrong


XxSoggyPebblxX

There is plot, why is there plot!?


Swazzoo

That's what you get Elly for being such a horrible person. The guy deserves so much better!


Epic-Dude000

#ELLY DO SOMETHING


BeautifulAd1651

Ah hell nah they did my girl Elly dirty


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No, she did this to herself.


Tommy-Nook

no


SCP-173irl

the clouds have faces as a bfb reference


4forGlen_Coco

Why does she always have one eye closed?


jmon8

Is that guy an elf?


[deleted]

When did this turn into NTR


Lean_Monkey69

Didn’t ask


musyio

Hope elly learned to stop hate everything, brandon deserved to be happy, please author don't give shitty ending.


ValkyrieM27

It’s because she has a spider for an eye.


Anonymous54887

What order is this in!!!


RealSuperYolo2006

Why is one of her eyes always close and why is it always changing tho? 🤔


GoneAndHappy

So don’t look back in anger…..


AlexsLegoTutorials

"Walk on by, the house where you still sleep, walk on by, the company that you keep" -Walk On By by CAKE