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Seems appropriate to repost this comic right now. I mean, this is a bit over the top, but it's at least relevant to how I feel right now... Sort of. I'm not really in anguish like this poor bastard. But I feel him right now. I really do. #Comic #DealWithTheDevil
May 10, 2025, 3:19 AM
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