Something About Celeste: A Webcomic Where Quirky Meets Charming
“Something About Celeste” is a webcomic that somehow manages to survive the internet’s relentless onslaught of mediocrity. Created by Eric Salinas, this comic follows the mind-bending adventures of Celeste, a woman who’s clearly not been spending enough alone time with her cat…
Celeste, our average, everyday dreamer of a protagonist, is a captivating blend of innocence and sass. Her expressive eyes and whimsical fashion sense reflect a personality that’s both lighthearted and insightful. But Celeste isn’t alone on this journey. Along the way, we meet a cast of quirky characters, including Olivia, the voice of reason (or at least attempts to be) amidst Celeste’s chaotic crazy world, her neighbors Chris and Alastair, who seem to show up like Larry on Three’s Company, and the funny-ish sexist coworkers, all of whom contribute to the comic’s chaotic charm. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of adulthood with all the grace of a gaggle of drunk sailors performing Swan Lake.
The Everyday Transformed: When the Mundane Gets Magical
One of the things that makes the webtoon “Something about Celeste” so special, is its ability to take the ordinary and infuse it with a touch of the extraordinary. A trip to the grocery store becomes an epic quest for the perfect avocado. A mundane office meeting turns into a psychedelic dreamscape, ending with accidentally kicking a coworker in the crotch. Celeste’s vivid imagination seamlessly blends with reality, creating a world where the lines between the everyday and the fantastical blur. But don’t be fooled by its childish antics. The comic strip has a surprising amount of depth for its often 7th grade humor. Beneath the childish exterior lies the exploration of themes like friendship, self-discovery, and the existential dread of paying bills, while preparing to fight off an army of ninjas. After all, who hasn’t daydreamed about turning a boring meeting into a thrilling adventure? Mr. Salinas taps into our tendency to find humor and escape in the mundane, making “Something about Celeste” an entertaining read.
So, if you’re in the mood for a comic that’s equal parts whimsy and pretentiousness, with just a pinch of existential crisis, “Something About Celeste” might just be your cup of tea (or more likely, that weird, highly expired energy drink you found in the back of the fridge). Either way, it’s definitely… something. And that something, is sometimes hilarious, to someone.
