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I’m drawing a toad sitting in a pub with a pint and a crossword. I got a red stain on the page and I’m thinking of turning it into a poppy badge. Is this offensive, as a toad could be seen as a negative characterisation of the elderly? I like toads so there’s no harm intended

Posted by LooseScree@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 406 comments

I’m drawing a toad sitting in a pub with a pint and a crossword. I got a red stain on the page and I’m thinking of turning it into a poppy badge. Is this offensive, as a toad could be seen as a negative characterisation of the elderly? I like toads so there’s no harm intended

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louby33@reddit

your a great artist - and also seemingly a great over thinker😅 give the toad a poppy lmaooo
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hawkeneye1998bs@reddit

Looks like the turtle dude from Sly Cooper
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kettlejuices@reddit

Bentley!
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BojanaKingsFakeTumor@reddit

> ~~your~~ a great artist # [*you're](https://i.imgur.com/J3GjQMf.mp4)
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gibbodaman@reddit

What's the point of an imgur link in r/AskUK?
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BojanaKingsFakeTumor@reddit

> What's the point of an imgur link in r/AskUK? u/louby33 did not learn it in school, so...
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CrasheonTotallyReal@reddit

imgur is blocked in the uk
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BojanaKingsFakeTumor@reddit

Thanks. I did not know that.
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Smiilley@reddit

Gonna say if somebody got offended by that, they're likely the type of person who looks for things to be offended by.
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AgentCirceLuna@reddit

WHERE THE HELL IS OP. WE ARE AN ANGRY MOB AND WE ARE **PISSED**
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

😂 thanks for the reassurance haha
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AJMurphy_1986@reddit

Do only the elderly wear poppies?
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Moppo_@reddit

I think they're more likely to.
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GooPapa@reddit

Not sure why you got downvoted, statistically they are more likely to wear a poppy than a young person 🤷‍♂️
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Original-Alps-1285@reddit

Make it happen! Post the after pic?
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

https://preview.redd.it/hsq0ipeo4wkg1.jpeg?width=1094&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa85af2670556ef20acb06864432b2a7646db28f
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obiwanmoloney@reddit

Awesome 👌 Remmember, people take offence, you don’t give it.
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GooPapa@reddit

Unless you intentionally give it, of course 😆
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bill_end@reddit

That's really good. Looks like it was about six hours between your posts. Does it really take so little time to do such a detailed drawing? I'd have thought it'd be a couple of days work
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

Thanks very much! Yeah, it is quite a small drawing- only A5. I posted at the start of the inking and the rest took about 4hrs. Then 1hr for watercolour as it is quite low key. The warts were quite monotonous but it was fun as the pint and the paper were a very different style so it added variety to the process. Cheers for asking, nice to speak about it!
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Depressed-Londoner@reddit

For some reason this reminds me of my (now deceased) father-in-law. It’s a great picture!
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poopio@reddit

I think I know that bloke.
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Original-Alps-1285@reddit

That’s fantastic.
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Euphoric_Wish_8293@reddit

I really hope OP does this, then we can all do the funniest thing by downvoting them into oblivion for racism.
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Ambitious_Bag_9539@reddit

This guy gets it
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cait1in@reddit

haha i like him
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EvilTaffyapple@reddit

I think you’re overthinking this massively
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MoodyStocking@reddit

I have rampant anxiety and even I’ve never reached this level of overthinking
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LungHeadZ@reddit

Same but I've never drew a frog to have this issue.
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alltorque1982@reddit

Neither did they. It's a toad, not a frog, and I'm now offended. /s
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mydearivy@reddit

Toads are a type of frog. ☺️
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Zealousideal_Zone_37@reddit

Wait... What? How have I got to this point in my life not knowing this?! 😲
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alltorque1982@reddit

I did not know that! And now I feel stupid for my joke...
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mydearivy@reddit

It’s my favourite not-so-known fact and I get excited to tell people, so don’t feel stupid!
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Upstairs-Guitar-2722@reddit

It's funny people don't know this because they are ever so similar even with their differences. But I feel the same way about turtles and tortoises. All toads are frogs but not all frogs are toads and all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises.
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27_magic_watermelons@reddit

do you have any more fun facts i’m intrigued
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joemorl97@reddit

Why am I just finding this out at nearly 29 year old?
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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AgentCirceLuna@reddit

I’m thinking it’s obsessive-compulsive behaviour.
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-aLonelyImpulse@reddit

Some people genuinely have concerns I cannot even fathom.
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AntiVenom0804@reddit

Welcome to social anxiety
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Nepheseus@reddit

I suggest you study the art of not giving a f*ck. Best thing you can do for your mental health.
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Kayanne1990@reddit

Oh, wow! I never even thought of that!
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Nepheseus@reddit

You've already mastered the art of sarcasm, how hard could it be?
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Kayanne1990@reddit

You're right. I'm cured. Man, you should be a therapist or something.
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Ok_Victory_2977@reddit

Right! Like why did we not think of this, I mean now I know it was just a matter of "a little less self criticism and a little more idgaf" 2026 is gonna be a breezeeee 🫠🫶🏻
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Zealousideal_Zone_37@reddit

Cure me next 😂
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Kayanne1990@reddit

Who would have thought. After all those therapy sessions, that a simple reddit comment could do so much good. A wonderous thing, truely.
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Great-Ad9691@reddit

We’re cured!
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sleighprincess@reddit

r/thanksimcured
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AntiVenom0804@reddit

Trust me I have a PhD in it
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Nepheseus@reddit

Thank god. Reslience is key.
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize.
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FeedingTheBadWolf@reddit

What does that even mean
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

I dunno. I like ruffle peoplesfeathershere on Reddit
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AgentCirceLuna@reddit

It’s essentially a form of OCD (not sure if OP has it but I have issues myself) where you’re constantly worrying about upsetting people. I’d think I’d said something to make my best friends hate me and never talk to them again and then they’d message asking why I was ignoring them. It’s so confusing. I’ve considered ending it all just because I thought everyone hated me. My antipsychotics help a lot but it’s made my life suck so hard. I feel so alone sometimes.
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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wh0_kn0ws_00@reddit

antipsychotics are actually so good for anxiety i got put on them for anxiety (temporarily) and it’s helped sm
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AgentCirceLuna@reddit

Yep, they’re far better than SSRIs. The side effects seem like they don’t even exist except for a really good appetite - I’m glad about that as I was struggling to eat
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wh0_kn0ws_00@reddit

SAME! i have arfid so eating was also a big problem for me and other than hunger the other side effects have never been an issue for me. i didn’t realize i could feel so normal, it was scary at first but damn this is nice
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voluotuousaardvark@reddit

And there's nothing any of us can do about it so, for OP, you do you, toad enthusiast. I reckon it would look sick even if the old person/toad thing was deliberate. Make sure to post the finished product!
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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Ninja_Prolapse@reddit

I wish my concern right now was a red smudge on a notepad sketch.
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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Nepheseus@reddit

Their poor fragile souls.
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Barghest90@reddit

That's whats happens when people cant take any form of criticism or negative/differing opinions whatsoever, too many soft people out there
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geekroick@reddit

'is it okay if I do this thing for myself?'
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesizey Ye me to you Acidmorphinesize
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

Acidmorphinesize
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snarkmaiden5@reddit

Totally, it's just a toad enjoying a drink and a puzzle. People anthropomorphise animals all the time without it meaning anything
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snazzyjuiceman@reddit

acidmorphinesize?
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snarkmaiden5@reddit

Why not, knock yourself out
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kelleehh@reddit

Because there will always be that one person who gets offended, will complain and want OPs life destroyed over it. That is society today.
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littlebird2446@reddit

I think they probably needed yo come up with excuse to show their art.
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Unified-vibrations@reddit

No it's not offensive. Great drawing btw
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Atlantean_Raccoon@reddit

looks like the toad has just been assassinated
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

The elderly might be offended. They might associate poppies with heroin and they'll see this and think you see old people as druggies because of the medications they take.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Really man. Poppies in the UK are a symbol of the armistice after WW1, or at least how the older generations see it. Wearing one is a mark of respect for those who have fallen in war. The only thing that could be offensive is the joke that old people look like toads.
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Yeah, really really. I really stand by my stupid comment I made in jest. I meant every single word of it, but you knew that already, didn't you?
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AshaNyx@reddit

Sarc is hard on the Internet and I genuinely have to deal with ppl who get offended over everything every day. And I mean I can't even suggest someone's gay when they are stroking another guys cock bc they might get offended.
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Mate, I've just had to put an appeal in because I commented on a crab pic holding a fag in each claw and I said its Johnny 2 fags or whatever the name was, so I've had to tell reddit I'm from England and cigarettes are called fags and we also eat faggots because according to reddit, I was citing gay hate speech. I'm fucking dumb but, come on...
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FeedingTheBadWolf@reddit

Oh yeah I got into trouble for saying the f a g word on Reddit as well and I got the most obnoxious reply ever 🙄 Brace yourself for another ban, having now said the word again. Because apparently it's not "blatantly obvious" to bots. Who detect these things....
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Had it looked at by real people so the email said amongst a very skirted around hint of an apology for being unaware of words having different meanings in different countries. So, unfortunately I'm still allowed to use reddit...damn!
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FeedingTheBadWolf@reddit

Yeah but it just catches you automatically. Mine was looked at by real ppl eventually too... I said something about "smoking fags" and then I was banned from posting for 48hrs for using a homophobic slur. I *thought* these things worked on human reports so I emailed back being like "hey, this is unfair, it's blatantly obvious I wasn't being homophobic? Also I participate regularly in the lesbian subs and have a wife so.... use some logic?" kinda thing. And they emailed back like "the filters do not recognise "blatantly obvious". You can edit your post." And some other sarcastic stuff. Dno why they couldn't have just said "oh actually, it is filtered automatically, sorry." Rather than making out as though I was expecting their bots to understand nuance even though I didn't even know it was done that way. ANYWAY so that's why I said it 😅 cuz, even though they understood you that time, if you write it again, you could still get caught in the same web as apparently it's automated. (Literally hearing myself doing the ADHD over-explaining but cannot stop myself)
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

I also made the mention of fahhhhgots being a food too. Double covered myself 😛 I get why they did it, but the context and relation to the what the actual post itself was and my own comment, how in the world it was linked to homophobic hate speech is beyond me. Oh well...America, I guess. 🙂
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Squallypie@reddit

They were also bundles of sticks as well
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FeedingTheBadWolf@reddit

Hahah oh yeah I forgot about the food item as well! Before I stopped eating meat I LOVED them 🤣
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Squallypie@reddit

Wait until they learn that “to bum” is slang for “can I have”, and thus another way of asking for a cigarette is “can I bum a fag”.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Bare in mind the token lesbian can say it, even though it turns out she's as bi as I am.
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Is that some sort of dig at me when you say that?
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AshaNyx@reddit

Nope but everything is offensive now and personal.
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

You've literally said you presume someone has no job because you took something personally and got offended lol
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Ah well, chin up. Youre good looking and you smell nice, so that's something.
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fickle_tartan@reddit

Depressing how many people on a UK sub can't spot obvious jokes.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Explain the joke then as I've been stuck with teenagers who believe everything is offensive for 6 months.
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fickle_tartan@reddit

Are you serious right now?
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AshaNyx@reddit

Yes. Ever been to college as an adult.
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fickle_tartan@reddit

I'm guessing you didn't study humour *or* irony.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Nope. But there are kids out there who genuinely don't know what remembrance day is.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

How??
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AshaNyx@reddit

No idea, just not being made a thing anymore.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

Are you in school? Do they not have a minutes silence for it?
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AshaNyx@reddit

Technical college. No even though the time lined up for it they taught through it.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

I've always just naturally observed remembrance through my early education and it would be on CBBC and other TV channels. The castle behind me would fire a cannon at 11am on the 11th of November. It is shocking to me that we have stopped putting importance on this amongst the younger generation. I'm only 28.
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

Envious of you always having a castle behind you.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

Unfortunately I moved from there when I was about 11, I would love to still be there now. I had a view of the seafront out of my bedroom window and out the back windows the castle was right behind us. A wonderful place to live growing up!
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

Is it intrusive to ask where?
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

It's okay, I haven't lived there for over a decade. I grew up in Scarborough!
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

Ah, not too far from me! But arguably more beautiful.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

Wonderful, are you in North Yorkshire? I haven't ventured to many places but I love Yorkshire
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

West Yorkshire, there's definitely some lovely places!
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AshaNyx@reddit

I'm only 2 years younger (retraining as sparky) and felt a little awkward, my secondary school would literally get someone to play the French horn in the middle of the quad for it.
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

Probably why his clothes are always creased.
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AshaNyx@reddit

And I guess you don't have a job lol
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fickle_tartan@reddit

Oh you're actually just one of the children, now I get it
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FirstAndOnly1996@reddit

It's actually pretty funny - UK Reddit loves to wank off about how witty and funny we are and how we don't need sarcasm tags, then get stung by the most obvious jokes
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fickle_tartan@reddit

>then get stung by the most obvious jokes Specifically one the most common types of Reddit joke as well, that isn't even necessarily just a British thing.
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TheOrchidsAreAlright@reddit

>Poppies in the UK are a symbol of the armistice after WW1, or at least how the older generations see it. Why were the soldiers doing drugs though? Seems like a sterotype
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poopio@reddit

If I was subjected to that, I'd have totally been going drugs.
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Y2Reigns@reddit

Might be the silliest thing I've read today.
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SailAwayMatey@reddit

I'm sure you've read worse serious things at some point today.
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Squallypie@reddit

Being offended is a choice, and it accomplishes nothing. If anyone complains, tell them to stop sucking lemons, because life is sweeter that way. And, if anything, this is a sign of respect for those to whom the poppies remember.
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Inevitable_Greed@reddit

Stop worrying about offending people. Offense is taken, not given.
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Rude-Music7641@reddit

Less offensive than turning it into a bullet hole I guess
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Weird-Antelope5826@reddit

Any oldie with half an ounce of a sense of humor would find it thoroughly entertaining and endearing I'm sure. If they don't, that's their problem.
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DJonsieFan5873@reddit

I think it’s lovely to hear someone caring & being aware of other people & how they feel or could be upset! I am HSP & often get really sad about someone else being hurt or upset! I think one of the loveliest feelings is making someone feel happy, especially if you’ve helped them in some way! xxx
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Rough-Ad-9607@reddit

.... Wtf? Draw wot U wanna draw
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DJonsieFan5873@reddit

Think you’re fine, I am late 60s and I wouldn’t be at all offended, but I think it’s nice that you thought about it! It looks like a very wise frog 🐸 xxx
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LuntKips@reddit

An artist should not give a dam about how other people see your work do what feels right to you. Nice start on the frog by the way 😁
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Nice_Discussion_9617@reddit

You may give a toad a red stain, but a toad would not give one to you!
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mjbartle92@reddit

I absolutely wouldn’t worry about offending the people of the UK, it’s banter. Half of us are toads
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Appropriate-Funny-60@reddit

Not offencive at all. Some people will find a reason to have a problem with it
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OkSize1105@reddit

Or a laser dot!
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samjan420@reddit

Fuck me to tears.
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Stock_Hurry_2257@reddit

Any elderly person who takes offence at being portrayed as a toad deserves to be portrayed as a toad. 
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Ok-Tailor-5996@reddit

I don't think it would be offensive... Honestly I would create a backstory xD instead of humans it's a world of toads, and this gentleman is a veteran from the world toad wars, constantly wearing a poppy badge to honor the fallen not only on remembrance day but every day Create lore
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Comfortable_Lock2572@reddit

Charlie toad Kirk.
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Serious_Chemistry639@reddit

Please give this little dude a flat cap.
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Connect_Remote2890h@reddit

ummmmmm, can i ask where the OAP's come into this? as an OAP myself, im not sure how i need to feel about being referenced to a toad!!! any advice on this will be much appreciated!!! thanks! 😂..... the poppy idea is great though!
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massdebate159@reddit

No one is offended by the poppy. Don't let the F****e sheep make you think that it is. Love the drawing.
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FeedingTheBadWolf@reddit

The glasses, the pint and the crossword all bring "old toad" to mind WAY more than the poppy - but it's all good anyway. Nobody should be offended by this toad lol
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Euphoric-End-2673@reddit

If anything the toad has a noble Churchill look anyway
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Euphoric-End-2673@reddit

Add an ashtray and cigar to the table, job done
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Excali20@reddit

I wouldn’t mind being a toad tbf
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Batalfie@reddit

Toads are cooler than most elderly people it's a compliment.
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Ok_Delivery2116@reddit

Go for it. Art is subjective anyway
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Internal_Rise2658@reddit

Did you use a smartphone to post this? Isn't the cobalt problematic?
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Silly-Industry1527@reddit

With no disrespect to your artwork, I doubt this is ever going to be hung in a gallery such that this would ever actually be a problem.
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xX8Havok8Xx@reddit

Well it's either a poppy or an assassination I'm sure we can agree which might have more controversy
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jimbobhas@reddit

‘Counting or not counting Frog Violence?’
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Heewna@reddit

Toad of Toad Hall knows what he did! It was only a matter of time.
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colei_canis@reddit

He knew what he was doing when he made the deal with Ivan the Russian oligarch bear.
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xX8Havok8Xx@reddit

I mean true
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VerbingNoun413@reddit

The latest Wind in the Willows adaptation is dark.
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Nirnroot_Enjoyer@reddit

Not another toad assassination!
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thesockpuppetaccount@reddit

I’m fed up of good toads falling off of balconies
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Nirnroot_Enjoyer@reddit

Damn balconies, they're coming for all of us.
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VerbingNoun413@reddit

This
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Bad_UsernameJoke94@reddit

I guess he croaked
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palmerama@reddit

Woke nonsense
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DecentAssistant3926@reddit

I thought it was an assassination about to happen!
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-Absofuckinglutely-@reddit

Here's a question for you - who would honestly give a flying fuck? Nobody will be offended. Anywhere. Ever. 😂
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those_damn_nids@reddit

There's no world where this could be offensive 
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MattOG81@reddit

I like to think loads of art is like this. In 100 years people will analyse it and be like "By putting a poppy on the toad, u/LooseScree was criticising symbolism often found in this era. The toad, often found in swamps, though drawn eloquently and with a refined air of austerity, mixes positive and negative aspects in the same way that people of the time harboured mixed feelings about a little red flower"
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Depressed-Londoner@reddit

“Given the lack of clothes, the poppy pin can be interpreted as a piercing with a smudge of blood below it.” … I reckon some future student could write an essay about interpreting this as a statement about patriotism and British blood, or some such overthought rubbish.
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GhengisFran@reddit

I am sure many Toads died as a cause of Armed Conflict. Toad of Toad Hall would wear it with Pride
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D1789@reddit

> Is this offensive You’re doing it only with good intentions and without any malice, so if people find offence in it, that’s for them to worry about, not you.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Also ppl need to stop being offended on behalf of others, unless someone elderly turns around and says it, it's not.
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Professional_Snow576@reddit

The cancelled my boy speedy gonna gonzales even tho the Mexicans loved him!
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colei_canis@reddit

And even then they’re talking bollocks, it’s a poppy if anything incorporating it into a neutral piece of art is respectful not disrespectful.
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AshaNyx@reddit

I feel the problem was more drawing an old person as a toad.
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poopio@reddit

It's a frog, you knob.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

And even if an elderly person is offended, that's just them personally, nobody speaks for everyone else.
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keithmk@reddit

I'm elderly and thought it was farridge
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poopio@reddit

Unless you're an actual frog that's learned how to type. Ribbit. You're absolutely right though, and most of the time, it's people being enraged on other people's behalfs, who don't actually give a fuck.
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Citation_needed_m8@reddit

Best answer here
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anikah-@reddit

i love the art, the poppy is fine. can i ask about the proportion of the pint? is it a massive toad with a massive pint or a normal sized toad with an even bigger pint? the size of the glass is so confusing
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Depressed-Londoner@reddit

The weights and measures act means that (unless the pub is risking their license by breaking the law) it can only be certain specific sizes (multiples of a third or a half of a pint). Given u/LooseScree said it’s a human sized pub, I think it might be a third of a pint? 🧐
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

I like to think that a toad that’s a regular in a pub is quite large, but not as big as a human, maybe like a big dog. This is a human pub, not a toad pub. His paper is too small so I guess he got that from a toad newsagents rather than a human one.
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anikah-@reddit

Nice!!
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WallabyBounce@reddit

This is so adorable, please post the final picture!
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Intelligent_Series46@reddit

look forward to the finished version
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

https://preview.redd.it/vwgqsdma4xkg1.jpeg?width=1094&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=43b5f328c8dd1f3a2abdf519ae3cbb33f8da8d13
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thedingoismybaby@reddit

That's very cool, you've got a real talent
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assorted_chalks@reddit

I just told my grandad about it and he cried
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Nepheseus@reddit

Looks like the toad got charlie kirked. But no. You're overthinking this.
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Pantles@reddit

I think he needs a red cravat to go with those sophisticated specs!
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jtgreatrix@reddit

Sell the toad drawing and donate the proceeds to Royal British Legion
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CozJeez85@reddit

Just give him a bowtie, then he'll be a dapper looking gent.
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Turbulent_Ad_880@reddit

Offence is in the eye of the beholder; if I saw a drawing of an old toad with a poppy I'd assume respect rather than ridicule was the goal. Yeah, I know; I don't belong on Reddit.
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wildeaboutoscar@reddit

Best question of the week for sure. Go for it OP
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Lambsenglish@reddit

Fucking Boomers. Look at what they make you give.
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wherethefeckarewe@reddit

You may give a toad a wart but a toad may not give a wart to you!
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Apprehensive-List794@reddit

Nope a poppy would be super cute here
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bluebellwould@reddit

No one would be offended by a poppy badge
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Ieatpancakes1983@reddit

If you're worried make it a rose or a cravat or a ugly spot on his tie. It's an amazing sketch
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Neat_District7442@reddit

No it’s not a problem for anyone except the people on Reddit. It may change the theme of your picture into something more political but if you’re cool with that then it will be a cool addition
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Scrumpyguzzler@reddit

The toad is the ugliest of all the amphibians
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FlippityGippity@reddit

HOW DARE YOU?!
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ArsenalArry1960@reddit

British Army Veteran, you go for it, but remember if you’re adding the leaf to the Poppy it’s at the 11 -‘clock point.
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Narrow-Method-6305@reddit

Not at all offensive
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itsyaboi69_420@reddit

Yeah mate we’re gonna have to shut the country down if you do that
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Otherwise-Quail7283@reddit

Bullet hole. That's the way to go 😂
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poopio@reddit

He croaked.
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banecroft@reddit

Have you watch wind in the willows?
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No_Bag_9911@reddit

could be a tie
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Outrageous_Goat4887@reddit

It could be an earthworm he’s about to snack on, or a cup cake with a cherry on.
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Vertigo_uk123@reddit

Turn it into a bolo tie or attach string from it to a sun hat on its back.
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ApplicationSouth8844@reddit

He should be holding a rose.
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JosephStalinho@reddit

You're a disgrace for even asking this 
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Evening-Web-3038@reddit

The only thing I'd query is whether you think people may mistake this for something related to Charlie Kirk.
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FlameFoxx@reddit

Someone will get offended, just depends how much you give a shit
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NJrose20@reddit

I think it should be a red bow tie.
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nyajay@reddit

That's a good toad give em a cute badge!
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kackers643259@reddit

first read of the post i thought you meant you were in the pub doing a crossword and drawing a toad and i was about to become very jealous of the kind of life you live
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smellyfeet25@reddit

ha it is good
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jengaduk@reddit

You do you. It's a great pic and I would love to see the final piece. Bow tie maybe an option also? He has a very gentlemanly feel about him.
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ApproachableGent@reddit

Its funny mate keep drawing
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Numerous-Candy-1071@reddit

If you're very worried (shouldn't be btw) you could always turn it into a necklace with a red gem in it. 😊
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ScaryMaclary@reddit

I don't think it's offensive, but it does introduce the idea of a parallel universe where WW1 was fought by woodland creatures, which is as terrifying as it is adorable.
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Dead_Bones001@reddit

Poppy, button, rose - no one cares. When do we get to see the finished drawing please?
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

I tried to post on this sub but I don’t think my post has been activated as it is not a question. Here’s the finished product: https://preview.redd.it/2cwnbeviowkg1.jpeg?width=1094&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4dda3aec31fb4e84b84a705b8428b7e80c8427d8
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Dead_Bones001@reddit

Awww that's really good!!!! Well done!!!
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Mysterious_One9@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/e20hd8ngiukg1.jpeg?width=1168&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f50a42c0e5703dc7a7b528c65e46c0575826d258 Forgive me OP.
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AskUK-ModTeam@reddit

AI generated questions and responses that are not attributed as such are not permitted. Only humans are permitted to participate on AskUK.
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Intelligent_Series46@reddit

thats cool mind
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glasgowgeg@reddit

It's AI slop
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Lidlpalli@reddit

Yes I will take offence if you do that
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DryJackfruit6610@reddit

Scarf, tie, or a bowtie if you're worried. He does look like a rather sophisticated toad after all
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On-Mute@reddit

I was going to say he could be wearing a nice red waistcoat. He looks like the kind of toad who could pull off a red waistcoat.
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secretrebel@reddit

Poop poop
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asutoriddo@reddit

This is the best idea. He would look so lovely and distinguished.
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whiskydelta85@reddit

A little carnation à la Vito Corleone
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Dalostbear@reddit

I see a scarlet/ruby Gemstone, Maybe something along the lines what julie andrews or maggie smith or Angela Landsbury would wear.
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Breadcrumbsandbows@reddit

A cravat 100%
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Alpielz@reddit

Give him a little tweed vest and a thoughtful stare out the window like he’s quietly reflecting on life between sips. That kind of detail would really sell the mood
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Open_Bumblebee_3033@reddit

Toad is quite apt, during WW1 I bet some of the troops wished they were amphibians due to the perfect conditions for them instead of humans.
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The1likeShifter@reddit

How are you colouring it? Painting over it in toad colours would surely cover it up anyway. I work using posca pens and if something like this happens I just let it dry and cover it in the intended colour. It might need an extra coat after but it’s an easy fix
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YouNeedAnne@reddit

Just draw your picture how you want. No one really cares ffs.
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

Good advice ffs
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Begum65@reddit

The mark kind of looks like a jelly fish, maybe a small jellyfish or octopus necklace might work as well!
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MaxximumB@reddit

You could change it to a badge. There must be plenty of designs that feature a lot of red. Do you know what made the stain? You could make a mark of the same liquid on the same paper and then try a small drop of bleach and see if that removes it enough to use a more appropriate colour for the toad. If it's from an alcohol marker you could try isopropyl alcohol to dilute it and then soak it up with paper towel. Just experiment on scrap paper
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Practical-March-6989@reddit

it kind of looks intentional.
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Italcan@reddit

Hmm, but this cherecter really does look like an elderly lady...
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-Moon-Presence-@reddit

Fucking grow up
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

Will keep at it
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AWhistlingWoman@reddit

Offensive for him to NOT have one tbh.
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AncoraPirlo@reddit

Toads are very disrespectful creatures and famously despise the armed forces. 
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insulartomb@reddit

Nah poppyfuckers are fair game
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Abortion_Omelette@reddit

If someone gets offended for your picture of a frog then they're a fucking idiot.
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According_Ninja6620@reddit

"Shot" Toad at a Pub.... 2026 Britain right at ya
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Original_Bad_3416@reddit

I like the cut of your jib
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ChelseaAndrew87@reddit

Are you serious?
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

Idk, lots of noise about this recently, just checking in with the nation
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Mattdabest@reddit

More interested in you explaining where the red came from... 🩸
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LooseScree@reddit (OP)

From the page before in my sketch book but I don’t like to miss pages and started sketching on a contaminated page without considering the consequences
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ManikShamanik@reddit

Have you ever considered that you might be a goblin...? r/goblincore would love this when it's finished. As you're a fan of amphibians, I'd like to point you in the direction of India-Rose Crawford's YT channel; she popped up in my feed the other day, she does the most charming stop-motion animations of frog and toad friends, the amount of detail is ***INSANE***, she's made all the sets herself; there's a lovely video of Frog making Toad (they don't have names) a valentines card, and he actually appears to be painting, no idea how she's done that. They live in the most delightful hobbit house, with a garden where they grow strawberries, which Frog uses to make jam to put in a Vicky sponge. I'm not posting any links because my connection's shite again and I've given up on getting YT to load, Reddit's bad enough.
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Queefmaster69000@reddit

I would make it into a first prize ribbon, for a massive marrow.
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MaleficentComfort835@reddit

First world problems
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ClintonStreet@reddit

Shades of E.H. Shepard! No offense taken —
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Angrytrapdoor@reddit

I’m sorry that you’ve been made to feel that way about your art. I sincerely mean that I’m not being an internet di**
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AntiVenom0804@reddit

Clearly that's a gunshot wound
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Luckyprincessuk@reddit

A toad can be just a toad
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MainGeneral4813@reddit

No negative characterisation but it might come across as "political"...sadly people will read anything into stuff like this these days Maybe a little red dickiebow or a nice red wooly vest will do nicer
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Suedehead88@reddit

A red cravat would be much more fitting for such a character 🧐
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The_Teal_Panda@reddit

A poppy would totally be fine, but how about giving him a tie and turning him into a business toad?? 🐸 also I think red is on the opposite side of the colour wheel to green, so you could just go over with green - if this was the intended colour obs - and it would deepen the green and give a nice shadowy effect I think?
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MonkeyHamlet@reddit

It’ll look great love your art style.
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Droidy934@reddit

The French are often called frogs, they fought and lost people in the wars too, that's where the fields of poppies were the inspiration for the remembrance emblem.
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RFRMT@reddit

That would be Flanders, mate… in Belgium.
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Droidy934@reddit

You are thinking of the poem, the poppies grew all along the western front where ever the bombs fell and turned over the land.
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AshaNyx@reddit

Also it's a toad, slightly different from a frog.
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Automatic-Scale-7572@reddit

Warts the difference?
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frogssmell@reddit

Poppy pin is so quintessential old British folk. I love it
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Rubbery31718@reddit

Honestly who gives a flying fuck?
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blue_rizla@reddit

If you give that toad a poppy I am going to *flip the fuck out*
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SleaterK7111@reddit

You got red on you
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TemporaryLucky3637@reddit

I think a bigger issue is that unless you also draw him some clothes he will have a poppy pinned through his flesh 😅
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Longjumping_Act9885@reddit

Love the idea!!!🤗
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LilacMages@reddit

"You've got red on you"
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b-ees@reddit

you'd rlly have toad the line
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MildlyImpoverished@reddit

Make it a rose or carnation instead then there's no politics.
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Kingtoad1@reddit

nah, toads are sick
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HMS_Northumberland@reddit

Overthinking level: Professional
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Moppo_@reddit

If you really can't decide, make it a carnation.
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Takklemaggot@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/frnml1ut3vkg1.jpeg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=43f25b14523ed2521c2317487667b1180f8737a9
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Altruistic-Medium-23@reddit

As a Frenchman with glasses I find this drawing deeply offensive
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Al89nut@reddit

Why? Do only elderly people wear poppy badges now?
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Ancient_Vehicle_6246@reddit

this might be seen as weird but the fact someone who SEEMS this kind asking if it MIGHT be offensive or not is (for me) proof that freedom of speech isn’t really “freedom” , it’s art, it’s your preference your opinion, it’s supposed to be your own form of expression and i feel like you shouldn’t even ponder if it’s offensive or not , just Produce art make art live art
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confused_ape@reddit

The only thing a poppy does is place the drawing at a certain time of year. So, don't have daffodils in the background or something like that. But, I'd adjust the proportions of the [pint glass](https://media.istockphoto.com/id/453744721/photo/glass-of-cold-beer-with-condensation.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=is&k=20&c=IvbU8t10G2juqCgPbpfh2r2p1IzckYSSF65SrzWMchw=)
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BeefTooth18@reddit

Just draw it! Stop thinking everything is going to offend someone. This is what's wrong with modern society.
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yearsofpractice@reddit

The Anura Wars have raged for generations. A toad wearing an abstract symbol of remembrance would be no surprise and in line with toad values. Frog creed insists on physical relics of the fallen - to some, this is macabre; to the frog it is the highest honour. Both factions can agree on one thing - beware The Newt.
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DIFierce@reddit

It's not offensive but someone somewhere will take it that way. However; that's true of just about everything so fuck 'em.
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ByronsLastStand@reddit

Who doesn't like toads? It's fine!
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Amazing-Heron-105@reddit

Looks like the frog has been Charlie Kirked
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Sea-Still5427@reddit

Give him a bandana or a scarf?
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No_Application_8698@reddit

I agree with others that you’re probably overthinking and it wouldn’t be offensive. However, if you’re worried you could turn it into a rose or other flower, or even a jewelled clasp for a shawl if you make it an old lady toad.
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Bearbones43@reddit

Yeah you're good! 
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KT180x@reddit

I'd do a nice bow tie or something
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Broad_Web_7318@reddit

Someone will be offended… let them complain/neg at your work while you carry on enjoying its creation. I know which side of this dilemma I would rather be on and which set of skills I’d rather have.
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Previous_Estate5831@reddit

All toads need a scarf for their open top vehicles. Stick a scarf on him, tally ho!
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darybrain@reddit

Turn it into a gunshot wound where toad just happens to be a right ole cockney crime boss geezer.
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Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch@reddit

This is the sort of post I subscribe for.
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Random_Guy_47@reddit

You worry too much. Draw whatever the fuck you want.
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PokePlebian@reddit

I think it's brilliant 😃
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TheZamboon@reddit

This looks like the start of a great piece of artwork! Do you have a page I can follow to see the result
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WaferUnfair2001@reddit

I’m a veteran and I say draw the poppy on the toad!
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__trashyy@reddit

Omg this is amazing!! Always love to see frogs and toads pop up for me 🐸🐸
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kifflington@reddit

It's art. Forget about offending people with it. What do you want to say? It's not about what other people think.
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Funny-frog500@reddit

Just make it a red badge. Or paint the whole toad red. Personally i’m more concerned how the toad is supposed to pin the poppy to its bare flesh…(!)
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bicyclefortwo@reddit

Do you have moral scrupulosity OCD, op? May be worth looking into that, I have it and also tend to really overthink whether or not I could be offending people
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Agitated_Ad_361@reddit

Or a red t-shirt if you’re that worried?
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Pentax25@reddit

I think the poppy will only add character to it really
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seriously_this@reddit

Charlie Croak?
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Christofsky3@reddit

Extremely offensive, the world doesn’t need any more wars!
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CountTruffula@reddit

Nah it would give me proper wind in the willow vibes, I think it's a good characterisation for the elderly. Bit old and wrinkly but as you say I like toads so aside from that it's quite sweet
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TheOrchidsAreAlright@reddit

Just write underneath, "No offence, coffin dodgers"
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MissKoalaBag@reddit

I don't think it being a toad is a problem at all. Even if it was, it'd just be a nice picture of an elderly toad with his/her poppy, enjoying a nice pint during Remembrance Sunday or something.
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Timely_Egg_6827@reddit

Toad of Toad Hall was exactly the type of landed gentry who died in their thousands during WW1. Let the toad remember his dead.
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Amonette2012@reddit

If it worries you he could be holding a flower.
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Interesting-Bar280@reddit

If youre concerned, you could also turn it into a ruby pendant necklace?
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Oldmancrankin@reddit

I think you need to chill and enjoy painting your toad.
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SuperJay1899@reddit

Never heard it called that before
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Neither-Oven-2571@reddit

No that's gonna look sick
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ouzo84@reddit

Does not have to be a remembrance poppy. Could be a poppy or any flower worn in a lapel
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Smolbweblover@reddit

Not offensive, the older generation just get on with it, they were bred different , its just a damn shame that they're becoming less and less.
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kward1904@reddit

Remind me why the poppy is offensive?
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Wise-Independence487@reddit

Not offensive but if your concern change it to another flower
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Signal-Ad2674@reddit

I took a massive shit yesterday, which tore my arse slightly. As I observed the mighty log attempting its 3rd flush, I recognised a small red streak on it. A soldiers log, wearing its final poppy. In honour of the fallen, I actually saluted as it took its final u bend journey.
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beernon@reddit

Thank you for your service 🫡
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HollyGoLately@reddit

How is it offensive? Have you never seen wind in the willows? Toad’s awesome
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IncreaseInVerbosity@reddit

Or Animals of Farthing Wood!
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HollyGoLately@reddit

Loved animals of farthingwood
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AhoyWilliam@reddit

I mean he *is* the misguided rich guy hurtling into a technological future and causing all sorts of chaos en route
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EUskeptik@reddit

I’m elderly and would not be in the least offended. Go for it! 😁👍 -oo-
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Romfordian@reddit

I'm elderly, couldn't give a fuck
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Soggy_Detective_4737@reddit

I don't see any offense in it. It's a great placement for a fancy necklace. My first thought was ruby, but then I realised your toad looks like Prue Leith, and she wears some funky, weird necklaces.
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Flapparachi@reddit

I say make it into a cravat.
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Bunny_Hunny4@reddit

I’d say he’s spilled on himself, a bit of gravy or something!
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eco78@reddit

I can't believe such a thought would enter your head... you Sir, are an absolute monster! Shame on you!
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GeordieAl@reddit

You’ve got red on you
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quick_justice@reddit

What if your frog is cute? Then it’s a positive depiction of elderly.
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Icy-Astronomer-8202@reddit

You're overthinking this. It's not offensive
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Remarkable-Tell-7647@reddit

I love it! I'm jealous because I'd love that in my living room in a frame!
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CodAdministrative765@reddit

If you really want to negatively stereotype them, make it into a {INSERT POLITICAL OR FOOTBALL TEAM HERE} badge.
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Stroud458@reddit

Not offensive. Excellent toad also, would love to see it when complete!
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docju@reddit

Make it a rose if you are in England and he can be supporting the rugby team. An Aberdeen badge if you are in Scotland, or a dragon for Wales.
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AshaNyx@reddit

I'm not understanding what's offensive about a poppy especially in this context, the only thing I can see taken offense over is basically saying old ppl look like toads.
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docju@reddit

Nor me! I just thought OP was overthinking and offered alternatives.
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Noctemme@reddit

Alternatively, there’s a sniper on him.
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MelodicAd2213@reddit

A red handkerchief in a pocket?
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PeachImpressive319@reddit

Royal British Legion Riders branch member here…you’ll be reet. No issues with it at all. Especially if you do follow up ones of ratty and mole!!
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PossibleSmoke8683@reddit

No it’s not offensive
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cheddawood@reddit

I'm more concerned that the toad looks like it has tits tbh
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Intelligent_Series46@reddit

I think it's unfair the artist is depicting toads as alcoholics. Surely a mineal water, or elderflower cordial would be more appropriate? :-)
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Double-elephant@reddit

I’m elderly. Why would I be offended by a poppy?
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taskkill-IM@reddit

It looks like someone is trying to assassinate the toad.
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SaltEOnyxxu@reddit

Please never overthink about toads again. We all loved the wind and the willows and don't think the elderly are toads. I have ME (otherwise known as CFS) if you drew me as a snail I'd frame it.
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ServerLost@reddit

It's a nice toad, well done. Unless you're planning on using it for like a national ad campaign I wouldn't worry.
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beatsshootsandleaves@reddit

Nope you'll be fine. And that is a toadally awesome drawing!
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NotABrummie@reddit

Nah, that's classic British postcard stuff there.
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vcdaisy@reddit

Will he be wearing clothes? If you are concerned, it could be a red flower in his buttonhole instead of a poppy. Or a patterned scarf. Though I really don't think people will be offended by a poppy.
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MrVernonDursley@reddit

I think it would be a nice characterisation of an elderly toad at a pub.
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Altruistic-Gap2574@reddit

Colour hit green and red?
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xander012@reddit

If you're worried about offending the elderly, the poppy isn't going to be the bit that envokes "old toad". It'll be the Old Toad that does that.
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Kvothe2906@reddit

I mean, do what you want so long as no-one get's hurt, we're all gonna die anyway.
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Strange-Glove@reddit

Wait.... What? We're all going to die!? First I've heard!!
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Strange-Glove@reddit

It's only offensive to the easily offended. Crack on.
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Beautiful_Hour_4744@reddit

I've never once associated toads with the elderly lmao
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Alutus@reddit

Mr toad (of toad hall) is one of the main characters of wind in the willows, It will suit perfectly and no one will get offended.
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hengehanger@reddit

I think someone shot the toad.
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PNWest01@reddit

White-out
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Gloryhorndog@reddit

I wouldn't be concerned about what anyone else thinks. It's a cool pic by the way really like it
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Doogle300@reddit

The only people who get offended by poppy's are the mystical media ghosts that the Sun will tell you about, in an attempt to rile up nationalism.
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Downtown-Spirit7588@reddit

I think it would be lovely to do this.
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NarrowPhrase5999@reddit

I can assure you not a living soul will give a fuck about the piece in the slightest, let alone how it portrays the elderly if at all
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OSRS_DTG@reddit

These days it would offend boomers if he wasn’t wearing one 😅
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ThereAndFapAgain2@reddit

People worry too much about causing offense man, it's a little drawing you are doing, make it however you want.
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Intelligent_Series46@reddit

agree
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EntirelyRandom1590@reddit

As long as they're wearing a REME tie and cap badge you're golden.
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Mild_Karate_Chop@reddit

Turn it into a toadstool mushroom 
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Groffulon@reddit

I feel like the toad (who is a retired spy) has just been shot as he enjoys his final pint. But honestly dude just draw what you want. If it offends as many people as enjoy it then at least you will have an audience. You can be the sweetest peach in the world but there’s always gonna be people that hate peaches. What you gonna do? Stop being a peach? Get drawing and fuck what anyone else thinks!
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SquiffSquiff@reddit

Have you heard of 'The Wind in the Willows'?
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Pyschospherex@reddit

Nah not offensive, makes me think of Toad of Toad Hall.
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3_box@reddit

I love your drawing, please give him a poppy so he can support our veterans x
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klangm@reddit

I would leave it as it is. It’s good to let the mind wander just like the toad is doing. Nice drawing. X
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ThatSuaveRaptor@reddit

It could also be the tip of a lit cigarette
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Illustrious-Date-893@reddit

I love the road and I love the idea of a poppy. I don't think it's offensive at all. If you're concerned with that though, maybe make it his heart?
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Big-Basis3246@reddit

The elderly do look like toads a bit
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Alarming-Intern4413@reddit

Across: 3. To pay tribute to the past (8)
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martymcg96@reddit

[Seems familiar](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-tef-gb-rvc2&hs=6j39&sca_esv=91d11a48fd12de67&sxsrf=ANbL-n7T39pgghB56V9Asqu9kzwO5mfxlg:1771678949829&udm=2&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3vWUtYx0DZdicpfE1faGYemEDt_n31nSjnkaGEUuGfK-zDPJCizyjnwOksCKDnrk1n02aopXimKNwIhcEvhnzH2egnFSgfGHFxJoTIO8FZQzJjDYQyDCZII6vMnCE3E3NF7R9yVKA6Lm3EYyn4TYj_q7BP1XCrIm8jbL8K5uTQtwNLww1A&q=i%27m+watching+you+mike+wazowski&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjHsNez0uqSAxVcWEEAHfcDAHsQtKgLegQIExAB#sv=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-QutINMAFKCBACGAIgAigC)
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Pepperoni-Pineapple@reddit

Could it be a bow tie?
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Queen-Ynci@reddit

I don't see a problem with the poppy, but if you're really not sure how about a scarf?
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Trash_Panda_Leaves@reddit

Not offensive to me. Poppy is for those who died. I would check in with france maybe
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Broken_Woman20@reddit

No, I don’t think so. What a lovely picture 🥰
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powerbagfire@reddit

Avoid it mate, personally I see no harm when there clearly isn't any intent of being malicious but you know how people get.  Or if you decided to do it could you add some writing about the poppy, maybe the history of it?
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LadyNajaGirl@reddit

Why would it be offensive? It’s a cute drawing.
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bradclark2001@reddit

He's just been whacked
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ChillTheFuxkOut@reddit

Reminds me of the great toad sage in Naruto!
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chaddledee@reddit

Nah old people love this shit
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CF_Zymo@reddit

Tbf I know a few old blokes who look like that so I’d call it realism
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Environmental-Cut779@reddit

If it’s drawn with love why not, warm golden tones will demonstrate intent
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sgbea_13@reddit

It's your art, do whatever you want
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MountainMuffin1980@reddit

You're very much overthinking it. As long as the toad isn't drawn like a big drooling idiot, or with a speech bubble spouting shite, you'll be fine.
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PotentialInfinite55@reddit

Not offensive and actually quite sweet
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