saqadiq's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[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.

[At-tan Funnies #4]

Wow, At-Tan's speech really felt like a punch to the gut. I'm honestly surprised it took her that long to be silenced. Then again, even if she was heard, it wouldn't change a thing. Most scandals seem to become old news within a week, and the increasingly less clandestine world of sex trafficking will keep spinning.

The solution to this depravity is a real head-scratcher. Legalising sex-work, while seen as empowering, only lures more applicants into demoralizing situations. On the other end of the spectrum, stringent, fundamentally religious policies don't seem to protect women either, with entire nation-states like current-day Afghanistan being an example. Bummer, dude.

handofdog responds:

A real head-scratcher, indeed. For starters, prostitutes themselves should have never been arrested, as they are the victim in the situation. Legalizing it only protects pimps and incentivizes johns to buy, creating an even higher demand to traffick women & little girls. So keeping it illegal, with harsher reaction on the johns might deter demand. And safety nets where women can get help without resorting to selling their body, or living in a regime where they are punished for their body.

But I am just a hobby artist, not a politician.

[Knock, knock]

Thought I was fuckin tweaking when I saw his eyes move

[Here, on Earth / Always There]

I could actually use some mouthwash. Just looking at Jimmy leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[[DIGITAL MARCH]]

Reminds me of how the internet often feels like an army of reactionary numbskulls just begging to be outraged. A hivemind, at times. Especially with this unexpected surge of bots making it feel more sterile and homogenous than ever.

[At-tan vs At-tan]

Yayer! More At-Tan! Though the obstinate little soldier's beliefs are irrational, I have to admit that the uniform is pretty stylish. Yet again, you've cooked.

[scotts precious little life]

Crazy to think Scott fumbled almost all of these women. What a freakin' goof. But I suppose that's what makes him relatable.

[Marking My Territory]

It's alright if you can't draw often. Y'ain't gotta stress or up your output as a result of your burgeoning follow count. Quality over quantity, as people say.

handofdog responds:

It's more that I get stressed from not being able to draw (due to irl), since it's my only release. I get upset and rusty from the buildup.

So doodling something is better than nothing, at least for me. Thanks, I understand what you mean.

[Behind [Bonus Text]]

"At-taboys" is such a clever name, especially considering there's a militant fascist group that's also got "boys" in its title.

handofdog responds:

Thank you, I thought it more clever with the overall theme and sounds more sarcastic.

All men in At-tan's world are At-taboys, but not all At-taboys are fascists (Micah is just like that).