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Self-defeat

A topic in 5 comics.

Retail Therapy

Jun 3, 2026

RABBIT: (thinking) Maybe if I buy a lot of stuff, I'll be happy.
Surrounded by boxes and stuffed animals, the rabbit clutches a teddy bear. RABBIT: (thinking) Hmm, no.
The rabbit is now engulfed in a growing pile of toys and boxes. RABBIT: (thinking) Still isn't working.
The pile of purchased items has grown enormous around the rabbit. RABBIT: (thinking) But still... I shouldn't just give up on this.

How Many Times

May 20, 2026

A squirrel looks up at a rabbit who is stuck in a beehive hanging from a tree, surrounded by bees. SQUIRREL: How many times will it take for you to LEARN to not do this?
RABBIT: Well... it's a good question.
RABBIT: And I don't really know.
RABBIT: But it sure seems like I'm going for the record.

With You By My Side

Oct 6, 2023

LIZARD (thinking): With you by my side, I feel like I can do anything.
LIZARD (thinking): But I don't. Because I am terrified of disappointing you.
LIZARD (thinking): So I can't do anything.
LIZARD (thinking): With you by my side.

Hat

Jul 18, 2022

The skink looks in the mirror. SKINK: Wow. I look GREAT in this hat.
SKINK: I will now ALWAYS wear hats. I am now a hat person.
The rabbit waves to the skink, who immediately becomes very nervous.
The skink anxiously hides under the covers in their bed. SKINK: I should not be allowed to dress myself.

I Fear Being Late

Feb 23, 2022

FLYNN: I fear being late. So I show up way early. But no one's here yet.
FLYNN: I think, "They ditched me." And I leave, and I cancel. Which they all must hate.
FLYNN: But I'll take PREDICTABLE HATE over UNCERTAIN LOVE any day...

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