I’m Not Living My Best Life, But These Snails Are

I can’t stop staring at these photos of tiny snails doing tiny human things.
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Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

Escapism comes in many forms right now, from reminiscing about karaoke-fueled holiday parties from years past to marathoning every episode of Gossip Girl. (Catch me doing both at once and try not to judge.) Now I have a new source of daydream fuel: Snail World, an adorably surreal book of miniature dioramas starring a surprisingly adorable snail (plus a few other slimy friends).

Created by artists Sam Copeland and snail devotee Aleia Murawski, each page is a snapshot from an alternate universe: a place where snails split a carton of buttery popcorn at the movies and flirt across burgers at a neon-lit diner. In other words it’s exactly where I want to be right now. Check out some of my favorite food-fueled scenes below and get the full masterpiece on Broccoli Magazine’s website


What's in a snail's shopping cart? Whiskey, celery, and Doritos, of course. 

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

A good reminder to take a lunch break—without a computer on the table. 

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

Even snails know that true love is better with movie theater popcorn.

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

10/10, would snuggle up on a lettuce leaf. 

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

Honestly, this snail has a better breakfast nook than anyone I know. 

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

Actual footage of me on New Year's Eve. Party hat is optional; wine bucket is mandatory. 

Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland