Episode End (But Not Storyline End)
I was basically Susan in this storyline, as I've probably commented on before?
Point is, I was simultaneously "gatekeeping BULLCARP", and "I find it so weird that these people who are told they're terrible every other episode, if not every episode, say they're fans, and I sort of want to say they're not fans?"
B...
2021-11-16 05:55:34 +0000 UTC View Post
The Ultimate, But Technically Irrelevant, Punishment
Behold their acting talent in that last panel.
It is to make one weep.
Naturally, this is roughly the end of their episode, so this storyline is about to abruptly end, and what do you mean there's at least a week left
2021-11-13 05:15:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeah, They're Fans, I GUESS
One of the reasons I wanted to do this storyline was because I hate the whole gatekeeping "real fan" thing, but I've also felt that "THE THING I LIKE IS UNDER ATTACK!" feeling, and that "but that person is so contrary to every moral the show has" feeling.
So I wanted to get into that. The plan was never "maybe gatekeeping jer...
2021-11-11 04:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Clarity
This is one of the points I pretty much always want to make when I find the opportunity, and woo, an opportunity!
I've witnessed way too many arguments that went nowhere because they didn't do this, up to and including arguments in which they actually AGREED with each other, but they just kept going because everything was poorly defined and not cl...
2021-11-09 04:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
All this was supposed to be was "experimenting beefier-than-Elliot Tedd who's not any taller than normal".
In fact, I chose it because I figured "one person? Easy!"
But then I thought about it, and realized Tedd's height, which was specified as part of a poll, wouldn't be clear without someone to compare it to. I decided to add Grace, who wouldn't be big on the whole "extra-beefy Tedd" form, for that job.
So problem solved! Except I didn't like the composition I wound ...
2021-11-07 04:01:55 +0000 UTC View Post
What a fan needs
There is a point to be made about how they just tacked on their own little subjective house rule to the definition as read.
Fortunately, there's a comic planned for after this one! HUZZAH!
I mean, yeesh, there better be. Susan went on for so long that I didn't have room for a punchline. I mean, do we really need to punch all the lin...
2021-11-06 04:37:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Words, words, and more words.
EDIT: The definition of "devotee" is a bit off, given that she means a person who has those traits. Panel space is limited, however, and I hope it works in context.
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I didn't start this storyline with a conclusion in mind, nor did I look up "fan" before starting this storyline. I felt I could more naturally write thei...
2021-11-04 06:20:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Natural assumptions
"Way to rub it in, Elliot."
"What?"
"What?"
Of dictionaries and camera angles
I decided I wanted Susan to grab a physical dictionary from the bookcase that is now canonically on that side of the room. This is a bit of a personal reflection of myself. In spite of generally preferring digital books, I p...
2021-11-02 03:32:24 +0000 UTC View PostTedd is experimenting with a more masculine form. The result is...
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Next milestone image next Sunday.
2021-10-31 18:10:26 +0000 UTC View PostDiane remains unconvinced that Rhoda has size-related magic in spite of...
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Next milestone image next Sunday.
2021-10-31 18:09:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Whoops we skipped a step
For this to make any sense, there has to be an accepted distinction between a "fan" and a "true fan", "real fan", etc. Otherwise, they've already acknowledged they don't know what a "fan" is.
My hope is that the last panel addresses that bit of nuance enough, but I'm the person writing this. I won't be entirely sure if I'm being c...
2021-10-30 06:20:49 +0000 UTC View Post
You know, I'm not actually sure what anime I'd use as an example. I was GOING to say Fairy Tail, but then I started listing the things I liked about it, and the list was FAR too long to credibly say "I just like how some of the characters look".
I guess I'm not as superficial about Fairy Tail as I thought. Huh.
Lists are helpful!
Granted, watching something just for the attractive characters is more something younger me wou...
2021-10-28 03:58:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Who would even?
Before anyone materializes to nitpick, I'm sure there are people who can find a way to profit off of oil spills. Such would not occur to Elliot, however, SO THERE.
Also, limited panel space to make a joke about it.
Side note: It's been a while since I watched Captain Planet. Did it make ANY sense that the villains wanted to pollute, ...
2021-10-26 03:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
No, Really, We're Not Sure.
I do not believe this comic NEEDS a punchline. Elliot provided a bit of fun as-is before the third panel.
The reason there isn't one, however, is because I wrote WAY too much for this comic (past me, what were you doing?!), and what would have ended this comic will find its way into the next one.
I do like this without a ...
2021-10-23 03:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Expertise!
Are you in awe of their vast knowledge?
I know I am!
2021-10-21 03:30:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Like and Subscribe!
EDIT - Typo correction ("haven't" in panel one was originally written as "having").
An episode of Susan and Elliot's show has always been an option for EGSNP, but figuring out what the heck to do with it was tricky. This was mostly because it's a movie review show.
Either they'd review an actual movie, which would be filled with ...
2021-10-19 03:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Partner in Ranting
The most unrealistic thing about is EGS is people using their phones as actual phones.
And yes, the weighted turtle shells are a thing in Dragon Ball, as is weighted clothing in general. Pretty sure most of the weighted clothing training in that anime would be a terrible idea in real life, though weighted wristbands and such ar...
2021-10-16 05:49:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Somewhere to Talk About It
"Oh yeah, I have somewhere I can say this" has been the motivation for many a things I have written.
There are many reasons someone might enjoy a story, so it's not necessarily THAT strange if they don't care about the morals of a story while still liking other things it.
Still seems weird.
2021-10-14 04:29:27 +0000 UTC View Post
For Reals!
KIRRRRRRK!
Panel one refers to Captain Kirk from Star Trek, and also references someone's assessment of Kirk from Star Trek 2, Wrath of Khan. It has also been argued that the pop culture image of Kirk (which was basically the template used in the 2009 Star Trek) puts too much emphasis on Kirk being wi...
2021-10-12 05:16:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching a show
Unless I suddenly get really inspired, Sarah giving that look is probably the note I'm ending this slice-of-life, probably canon storyline on.
Granted, I could get inspired. I am REALLY tired as I write this. Who knows what twists and turns there may be in my mind brain when more awake.
2021-10-09 06:21:49 +0000 UTC View PostI know roughly what I want to happen next, but I'm having a lot of trouble with it, too, and I'm just drawing a total blank on it today.
2021-10-06 20:51:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Heavy blanket!
Writing for something that allows swearing (for starters) when one's used to being restricted probably feels similar to someone living on their own for the first time. "I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT! WOO"
A few years later, looking back on it is embarrassing, and everything goes back to being more in moderation.
This is, of course, assuming...
2021-10-05 03:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Comprehension
Sadly, Grace originally said "there's too much rampant attraction AFOOT", but the panel space was not kind to that many words.
Susan, of course, does not like to be touched. She actually does want to be more okay with the idea of physical contact with her friends, however, so she's not necessarily opposed to the IDEA of cuddling, exactly.
2021-10-02 03:05:06 +0000 UTC View PostNanase has discovered that magic has changed! Instead of finding it hard to think while using her duplicate spell however, she was trying to...
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2021-09-30 05:11:08 +0000 UTC View PostCamdin turns the corner and runs into Catalina and Rhoda! Instead of a giant cat-Catalina, however, he encounters...
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2021-09-30 05:09:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Obviously yes
I'd say it's a bit strange that I'm writing this, as I generally don't like being touched.
At the same time, I have sat closely with friends without dating before, and it's been good.
So maybe it's not so weird.
This commentary is brought to you by a tired cartoonist who created the majority of the above comic after getting a crow...
2021-09-30 05:07:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Confusion
It's definitely hypothetical.
Probably.
2021-09-28 04:55:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Blanket sizes
EDIT - Minor shadow correction
This blanket is so huge you don't even know
"Like, big enough for a king-sized bed?"
...Okay, like, maybe I don't even know. But it's big enough for these three to not have to cuddle to use it, okay? That's the important thing.
2021-09-25 06:51:46 +0000 UTC View Post
When your only tool is transformation nonsense...
Commentary
TITLE DROP!
WOO!
I enjoy Grace trying to solve all her problems with transformation (as one does).
2021-09-23 05:41:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Helpful Grace!
- Canon (From Summer Moments)
Panel one was something of a happy accident. In the previous comic, Grace wound up moving away from Sarah. This was mostly to keep her from ...
2021-09-21 06:16:22 +0000 UTC View Post