Polandball - The Nationalist Comic

An unusual phenomenon has arisen on the internet in the recent years known as “Polandball”. It is a particular style of drawing which usually features a round, flag-draped ball symbolising a country or nation. However, Polandball stands out from the rest for all the wrong reasons. It is filled with racist jokes, derogatory stereotypes and misguided nationalism. Just what everyone needs on their social media feeds!

The comic emerged around 2009 and has since become the pinnacle of humour for bored teenagers all around the world. In addition to the traditional round balls portraying different countries, the comics also include funny, misspelled captions and dialogues. Somewhat akin to a drunk caveman trying to communicate a message.

As the name suggests, it all began with Poland, who is depicted as a round ball with the national flag on its face. Most likely the result of a drunken night on the town by some Polish artist. Hence, Polandball became a satirical form of expression where Polish artists expressed their opinions and views of political happenings and current events. The lighthearted content showed the world just how funny history, politics, and nationalities could be!

But as time progressed, the theme of the comics became much more intense, far-reaching and controversial. It became a popular medium for certain groups to promote their political ideologies which too often resulted in ugly stereotypes and offensive jokes that excluded and alienated people.

To make matters worse, the double standards regarding humor began to emerge. Some Polandball comics would get more attention than others. If the same content was presented by someone from another country or viewpoint, there would be a severe outcry of racism and lack of respect. It is quite ironic that the comic designed to mock different nationalities ended up mocking itself.

So, in conclusion, unless you have a peculiar sense of humor, steer clear of Polandball. It presents nothing but stale jokes, recycled stereotypes, and a poor understanding of historical events. In a nutshell, it’s all the bad aspects of nationalism bundled up and presented in a colorful, round package.