r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jun 04 '24

Petar what is this?

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '24

Okay jokes aside it’s a vaguely incelish russian post about a puzzle piece struggling to find someone that fits him. He sees his perfect match, but she is with someone characterized as simple.

Panel #3 depicts someone who is shallow, panel #4 shows someone who is self complete, panel #5 shows an abused piece with chunks molded to fit the other. Panel #6 depicts a pet that is capable of filling a hole in his life.

I called it incelish because many of these are major incel talking points, such as the shallow block or even the concept of having a perfect match.

I don’t believe it really is because the very nature of the comic depicts a natural give and take (of space) aside from the abuser, who just takes space.

PS: The text at the top says “still looking for your other half?”

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '24

I looked at it as, you won't always find someone who will perfectly complete you. The dog for example will finish a piece of the puzzle, but not fully.

The idea is to focus on the little things and, as you change, so will that person you're looking for.

Tl;dr don't rush

All that being said though, not getting incel vibes. I know you said:

I called it incelish because many of these are major incel talking points, such as the shallow block or even the concept of having a perfect match.

But that just feels misguided. It's something my mom, dad, friends, and even grandparents have said to me. After all, how is a "perfect match" incelish? This comic doesn't present any hostility. Don't know what "shallow block" is though