Finding the good side of social media

Social media gets a bad rap these days—our polarized society, its impacts on self-esteem, all that stuff—but there's a group of creators out there dedicated to using their talents to bring you good vibes only. These artists—mostly centered on Instagram, though they cross-post to other platforms—have built vast followings by generating smiles via their signature characters. A by-no-means comprehensive selection of some popular accounts include:

• @heyheymomodraws, which mostly follows dog Momo and frog Forg, who are just doing their best like the rest of us;
• @dinosaurcouch, centered on oft-existential dinosaurs who have each other's backs;
• @helloscarymo, a not-scary-at-all blue blob with great things to say.

These comic creators make up a tiny corner of the wholesome section of the internet. All you have to do is look!