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"Those squishable smiles. Boopable noses. Those snuggly, roly-poly, I-JUST-WANT-TO-HUG-YOU faces!"

Just like you, Ishan. Just like you.

Can't we love and save the adorable pandas and gross frogs with equal measure??

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I love this panda hot take! I had no idea, I may decide to adopt when I want to get in friendly heated debates at parties. Also, what an amazing drawing!!

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You have the gift of words and art my friend. That owl is fantastic!

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Love this spiky take on conservation! And I'm so happy to know about those dancing frogs, thanks Ishan!

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Woooow love this edition Ishan! Your whole piece on saving the frogs was so funny! And I learned a lot. Beautiful owl drawing!!! Is that the Owlet's mascot? =)

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Your hot take suggests that you might like this article, Ishan: https://aeon.co/essays/breeding-dogs-to-be-cute-and-anthropomorphic-is-animal-cruelty. Some of the arguments here could serve as extensions to what you’ve explored.

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I was obsessed with frogs as a child so this really spoke to me and pulled some laughs out of me. I love it Ishan, this was so fun to read!

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May 10, 2023Liked by Ishan Shanavas

Dude, your drawing skills are off the charts. That looks incredible! Also, great essay!

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An absolutely brilliant post. Coming from western India, you have my frog vote. You carefully manipulated my thoughts with your METAphors.

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