Why you shouldn't ask that: all the webcomics from Inappropriate Questions
As Season 3 comes to an end, we've gathered all the companion comics from Inappropriate Questions from the season. Thank you to all our contributing artists!
Is it okay to ask an amputee 'What happened to you?'
Taylor McTaggart draws in Scotland, UK.
Is asking 'Where are you from?' appropriate small talk?
Grace D. Chin is an artist based in Berlin, Germany.
What does it mean to ask 'How are you?' in a pandemic?
Tish Valenzuela draws and writes stories on @tish.draws. She is also a full time advertising copywriter and part time design studio owner.
Should I ask my coworker 'How much do you make?'
Kasia Babis is an illustrator and comic artist in Poland.
Can I ask a polyamorous person 'Do you get jealous?'
Lena Dirscherl is a professional illustrator, comic artist and sensitivity reader who is pansexual and non-binary. Since 2016 they've been posting body positive illustrations under the name BoPoLena every week on Instagram. Their artwork also features topics like mental health and queerness.
Is it okay to ask an adoptee 'Do you know your real parents?'
Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom is an illustrator, cartoonist, and graphic designer living in Auckland, New Zealand, with her partner and two children. She has a master's degree in literature from Södertörn University and has studied at the Comic Art School in Malmö. Palimpsest is her first graphic novel. She is an adoptee rights activist.
Can I ask a Black friend 'How can I do better?'
C.A.P. Ward is a black illustrator and comic artist working on heartfelt stories. When they aren't drawing, Ward is often found taking pictures of fungus or skating around Richmond's giant potholes.
Should I ask someone 'Why are you single?'
Yanna Gemora enjoys sharing stories that showcase moments of humanity through short comics. She also enjoys watching film analysis and reviews and currently works in advertising.
Can I ask a sex worker 'What was your worst experience?'
Illustration by Sarah @RagingFembot.
Should I ask someone with depression/anxiety 'Have you tried _____?'
Wren is a cartoonist and data guy living on the east coast of the US! She loves her dog (Jaykee), tarot, and exclamation points!!!!
Is it helpful to ask a blind person 'Do you need help?'
Is it okay to ask an autistic person 'Are you sure?'
Rebecca Burgess is a comic artist and illustrator working in the UK, creating award winning published and small press work. Along with drawing comics for their day job, Rebecca also loves drawing webcomics in their free time. Being autistic, they are particularly passionate about bringing more autistic characters into comics and stories! Outside of drawing comics and cuddling their cat, Rebecca also loves playing RPGs with friends, going on deep dives into history and growing vegetables in their humble Bristol garden.
