saqadiq's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[At-tan's Story Hour!]

Ah, I see why you refer to frequenters as johns, because they're always thinking with their johnsons. Surprised it took me that long to get that.

[she always comes back]

I did. But my aim is gettin' better!

[CoverGirl]

The shirt has the same "@" symbol and jagged teeth that the at-taboys do, so is this supposed to be commentary on internalised misogyny and a harsh inner-monologue? An identity crisis? I'm probably getting it twisted.

handofdog responds:

Open to interpretation, I guess, unless it's terribly misguided.

I don't comment much on how one should literally feel this one. Especially back on the female-focused entries, since I abstract those feelings.

Things reveal themselves either way.

[At-taboy Funnies #2]

Holy FUCK is this as accurate as ever. Same applies to male's mental health and suicide. Men online will bring it up solely as a counterargument or as a means to get women to shut up about their own struggles. When it comes to actually investing in the cause or just being the slightest bit compassionate, nobody cares. Larpers, the lot of 'em.

handofdog responds:

Yes, there's a contradictory pattern of men isolating each other, while reporting a loneliness epidemic. Male victims often opt to say they enjoyed it or that it was no big deal, while exhibiting destructive traits. They're taught this "suck it up" culture on purpose because it helps contribute to the quiet "solidarity" of keeping hush about assault/harassment rates by men. If men showed compassion to other men about any of these things, they'd realize it was an atrocity done to them and in turn have empathy for women, too. (I'm aware some do already, but some men say they don't care about assault on women because it happened to them & they turned out "fine" which I find very sad and dangerous).

Everything about that culture is to continue the cycle of abuse and profiting off people not able to speak up. But I really like the Tool song "Bottom", as I've always interpreted it as an abuse victim coming to terms with what happened on their own, and using that new development, even if darkly constructed, to move forward.

I could talk on too much, but I liked this comment.

[I Can Think of Two Good Reasons]

Two wrongs make a right...? Or would it be the other way around...

[Friends(?)]

Fun Fact: The band originally wanted "Mr. Wonderful" to be titled "A Good Length", which would have featured an obvious phallic symbol on the album's front cover. (I just ripped this straight off of Wikipedia).

[Pearletska]

Fella on the right may or may not be mewing.

[meganan & spiderman]

Removed half a star because I don't like being hornswoggled.

[👁️🩸I hope this hurts.🩸👁️]

Welcome back! Again!

[Hairstyle Meme! [Bonus Text #2]]

I feel like I'm stalking your page based on how quickly I send my reviews, but I swear I just happen to open Newgrounds at very timely moments. On a more relevant note, I like the way the characters sort of react to their hairstyles, approving/dissaproving of them in ways that exhibit their personalities. At-Tan hates long hair because it messes with her sensory issues (at least I assume). Doc feels embarrassed with short hair because I like to think somebody as meek as him wouldn't be the type to really make brazen decisions and experiment with his appearance. And Micah, well... y'know how he is.

handofdog responds:

It's all right, I typically post around same times.

Yeah, it is mostly right. Regarding Doctor, the super short hair makes him feel exposed. Even professionally, he still keeps the right side of his hair long to feel security.