The True Meaning Of Things We Say

Published 9 years ago

There are more ways to have fun with words than just writing overly wordy sci-fi epics. How about illustrating their meanings? Or how about interpreting phrases a little too literally? These drawings by Downsign offer creative interpretations of English language. Who knew that bullying can be described as the heart not leaving the brain alone? Certainly an apt comparison.

Downsign is the nom-de-Wacom of Sam Omo. He’s a graphic designer and illustrator who focuses on vector art and adorable images fit for t-shirts.

More info: downsign.tumblr.com (h/t: boredpanda)

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Bullying

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Sugar Daddy

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Heart On Fire

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Milky Way

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Hic Cup

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Ringtone

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Tissue Issue

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Shaving Stick

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Blackmail

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Universal Bubbles

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Talking Bullshit

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Cans

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Racism

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Tired

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Bee Alone

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Looking Messed Up

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Basket Ball

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Dead Battery

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Night Watch

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Happy Bird Day

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Attractive

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Martynas Klimas

Writes like a mad dervish, rolls to dodge responsibility, might have bitten the Moon once.

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