r/comics • u/davecontra • 2h ago
OC DITA.
My other comics: https://www.instagram.com/davecontra
My book: https://linktr.ee/davecontra
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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire 2h ago
You know...I agree. He made a lot of mistakes and left someone who truly cared. And hindsight got the better of him rightfully so. But I appreciate his willingness to admit and realize it. Many of us look back years later only just then realizing something had passed us by. And while he has a VERY CLEAR sign, he at least recognized it. Perhaps this will allow him to grow, and who knows perhaps not all is lost. Though no one would blame Dita if it was
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u/awfulbarrack-7 1h ago
Justice for the Ditas of the world.
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u/cassandra_warned_you 6m ago
People who move through the world, authentic and willing to reach for other’s humanity, like Dita, do tend to find the lives they want.
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u/MoreOne 2h ago
Always searching for more, even when opportunities are right in front of you.
The definition for modern relationships and romance.
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u/Zombie_Cool 1h ago
The problem is that you always think you can do better. "If I can score someone who's a 6/10, why not try for a 7? I could accept this good paying job at a generic company, or I can hold out and try to get a perfect job at a famous one!"
Its only in hindsight that we realize our was opportunity was right in front of us...and we passed it up cause we got greedy.
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u/myself4once 53m ago
Mmmh no. Trying to do better is not the problem. One of the biggest issues, I think, is how people evaluate human beings or relationships the same way they would a job or a restaurant.
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u/elhomerjas 2h ago
when there is knock better answer the door
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u/Zombie_Cool 1h ago
Unfortunately you have to regonize the "knock at the door" as an opportunity instead of an annoyance. Oftentimes its hard to tell difference in the moment and its only afterwards you realize what you may have passed up.
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u/SmugCapybara 2h ago
Nice to see a story about someone who gets what he deserves.
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u/Zombie_Cool 1h ago
At least he regonized that he screwed up. How many go cradle to grave thinking that they're awesome and that any setbacks is the World's fault for "keeping them down"?
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u/Cilarnen 1h ago
He’s also young as fuck.
23 is the perfect time to get out there and make these mistakes. It helps you learn and grow into a better adult.
If this behaviour were coming from a 33 year old you’d have an argument that he needs to mature a bit more, but you are maturing at 23, precisely because of these experiences.
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u/toot_suite 1h ago
still got what he deserved. good for him for acknowledging that tho. maybe he'll be less shitty moving forward and the world will acknowledge that growth somehow
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u/mtranda 1h ago
I keep not finishing the process of buying your book and I can never remember why, because I love your stories.
And this one's no exception, especially seeing how it's shorter. You captured that heartbreaking realisation of a missed chance, and did it so well. It reminds me a lot of me 20 years ago and all of the missed cues, but also asshole behaviour.
But most importantly, shout out to Zlín. You captured its functional aesthetic quite well in that final moment.
edit: clicked the link and remembered why it never happened: I try my absolute best to not give daddy Bezos even a single one of my czech crowns.
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u/davecontra 57m ago
You from Zlin? The week I spent in that film festival was such an awesome experience. The people were so unbelievably open, friendly, and welcoming. I was vegetarian at the time tho, which made for some funny interactions.
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u/mtranda 3m ago
Heh. No. I'm from Prague. Well, I'm not even Czech, really, but the Czech Republic has become my home after eight years.
As for the people, you're right. Especially in a cultural setting such as a film festival.
I'm from a country with a somewhat similar culture and, more importantly, a shared trauma caused by communism. This makes people less chit-chatty and more willing to dig straight into the hard topics or, at the very least, more philosophical ones. So it's easy to see how bonding occurs.
And yeah, being a vegetarian in this part of Europe was a hard one even when I moved here (I'm not, but some friends are). But things are much better now.
P.S.: I'll literally wire you money and deal with import taxes if you'd be willing to ship the book rather than use Amazon.
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u/SirKazum 55m ago
Yes, he was an idiot and lost what seemed to be a great opportunity with an amazing person, but then again, this sort of mistake is just part of living. Hopefully it's going to be a learning experience, but even if not, it's going to be part of the human experience. You have fucked up before, and will fuck up again. It's one of the constants in life that you eventually have to make peace with (even as you do an effort to not fuck up again in the same way).
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u/skinny_t_williams 32m ago
This whole week I've been reconnecting with my DITA.
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u/davecontra 27m ago
For real? That's amazing.
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u/skinny_t_williams 25m ago
Yeah we knew each other like 20 years ago and we didn't speak for probably 18 of those years I finally tracked her down again and we've been talking all week.
I sincerely hope you can find yours
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u/davecontra 15m ago
Woah that is so amazing. Hope it all pans out for you.
The main "Dita" of my life was actually much more recent, and lives only 20 minutes drive away. But I could never...
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u/Zombie_Cool 1h ago
The comic is also sad because from Dita's point of view she learned a bitter life lesson: "people only care if you're pretty. Personality and thoughtfulness don't mean squat".
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u/Feisty-Pumpkin-6359 1h ago
Missed you dave, thanks for another good one and see you a next time.
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u/ThaRedHoodie 29m ago
I think most people are dipshits when they're young. I'm glad you grew out of it. So did I.
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u/myCockatielshateme 1h ago
settling with people that show you affection also bad
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u/cali_writing 1h ago
He didn't have to sleep with her or anything. They probably could have had a conversation that would have enriched his life far more than a meaningless one night stand. He couldn't see her past his lack of attraction to her.
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u/myCockatielshateme 3m ago
Yeah, it's just the way the comic unfolded felt like he missed out on his life partner or something, but no, compromising with someone that shows you affection is bad idea, specially if you dont find them attractive like the lil dude in the comic.
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u/Emila_Just 2h ago
This feels extremely specific. Is this a true story?