In this comic, Adam and Fred play a little “what if”. What if the apocalypse came and went and they didn’t notice? It could happen I suppose, at least I think so… and I’m willing to wager there aren’t any apocalyptic experts who could refute this possibility with any real scientific evidence. Adam takes this a step too far and decides to stockpile post-apocalyptic currency “just in case”.
Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do to get ready for a P. A. world. Apocalysm
“No no no. Put the burned out bus on the NORTH side. A little to the left…. It’s not level. Why can’t you park a bus level? I swear, sometimes I don’t know how you’d get by in this world without me.”
“I’M the one with the toilet paper.”
“Oh, throw THAT in my face again.”
Fiefdoms? We’re getting all sophistomacated up in this mofo. Love the zombies.
Hey, I’ve been a fan of the strip since it started. I like most of them and this one is no exception but I have to ask why you explain all of them at the bottom? It rather spoils the strip for me… I think explaining humour is the surest way to kill it.
Anyway, just wanted to know. Thanks for a great comic so far!
It always seemd like the apocalypse had already happened in this strip, the way you draw has that feel to it any way. I’m with wit, love the Zombies…but you knew we would.
Panel 4’s square blurb is your brain on speed. What is Adam doing in the bathroom…is he picking leaves, measuring up the distance for potential wipes? That stumped me.
@ Ethan – You know, I have been wondering that for awhile myself as it’s something I attempt on my strip also.
” I think explaining humour is the surest way to kill it. ”
You have really given me something to think about…blog worthy I think. Jim is sleeping, it’s 530 am his time, he actaully should be grateful I’m like the night watchman for his strip until he drags his ass out of bed.
I have to agree with Ethan on this one. In the immortal words of Scott Adams: If you have to explain it, it’s not funny. I’d rather hear explanations on how some of the artwork was accomplished (since I draw like Corky from Life Goes On).
Plus, Jim, It’s almost more fun to let your fans interpret what they get from your writing.
I actually enjoy the description, but I think it might be better if it was done more like a narrative from an announcer. Not really explaining the humor, but giving a discription of certain aspects of the scene.
I would like Jim to just talk about his google ads…like the one currently above…
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@EVERYBODY: GIT OFF MA LAWN!
CHEESE IT, IT’S THE COPS!!!
Ok, one at a time here…
@Ethan: Usually, I post the description at the bottom for search engines, also so people can see what I was going for so they can let me know if I missed the mark, and a little bit for google ads, just to see what will pop up. That being said, I could probably accomplish the same thing in a slightly more clever fashion, so I’ll have to think about it.
@Wit: I don’t know man, I’m really liking the way your animals are looking in your strip.
@Jarrett: Google picks those ads, not me buddy, I don’t know what you’re insinuating. Also, the second to last panel, Adam is looking at the leaves, because he wants to take all the toilet paper in the house, but he doesn’t want to leave anybody “up a creek without a paddle” so to speak… then he sees the leafy plant.
@ Kevin: you like the description, but want it done differently, you want more monkey… Sheeesh.
Seriously though, I’m going to rethink the blog below the strip and see if I can’t come up with something.
Jim: Thanks for joining us this morning/afternoon. The more monkey the better!
@ Jim and Jarret- Wit mentioned the Scott Adams quote “If you have to explain it, It’s not funny.” The problem is that your strips *are* funny! The vast majority of them don’t *need* explanation.
Okay, hopefully you’re not sick of me yet.
Again, thanks for drawing the comic for us ungrateful fans!
I like this one, as I have most, but, ya know, first post. I noticed a minor detail that’s bugging my OC condition:
What’s the rope/chain around the tree at the end? Is it also in panel 1? There’s a similar looking rope/chain/coral snake around what looks like a seedling in panel 1, then wrapped around the tree in the last panel. Did years go by?
@me!: yeah, that is OCD. It’s just a doodle, because I’m still working on what the heck their clubhouse looks like. I’ll make a point to be more conscientious of my tree trunk diameters in the future! Thanks for the feedback!
@Ethan and Kevin: [shakes fist]
I don’t know, i like the descriptions. :\ Not because I like have jokes explained to me, but because I like hearing what the thought process was behind said joke.
Uh oh, contrasting opinions.
I personally prefer to hear what goes into making things, but I do completely understand how some people might have a problem with it… Some people like to watch the deleted scenes and “making of” documentaries” and some prefer not to know how a movie is made, they just want to experience it.
This is a tough one. I guess I’ll blog about it for tomorrow, and see if I can’t work something out.
I personally like the descriptions. I read the comic, laugh at it, and then read the little explanation. I think you’re spot on when you say it’s like the deleted scenes and “making of” for movies. If I don’t want to watch those, I won’t hit that button. I am in total support of getting more explanation about the art aspect of each comic. I, like, JC, like to hear the thought processes. Plus, sometimes you’ve explained something so that it was a total different angle than I was reading it as, and something valuable like that I would regret you no longer doing.
Conflicting opinions! Now jim can sleep poorly. But seriously man, don’t just abruptly stop with the descriptions. At least give us a link to a twelve-step program first.
First I got it, then I didn’t, then I got it again. That’s just the way my mind works. I love panel 3-4.
I read that description thingy. I have no problem with it.
You Jim, are putting too much thought into it. I’m thinking, don’t read it if you don’t like it. I like the thought process behind the joke, but explaining the joke is unnecessary. It’s not *that* difficult.
“You Jim, are putting too much thought into it. I’m thinking, don’t read it if you don’t like it.”
EXAAAACTLY! Jim, do whatever makes you happy. The folks are either going to dig the descriptions or not read them…either way, they’ll come back for the comic strip.
This isn’t even cause for a debate. Jim, keep doing what you’re doing for those who want to read the “behind the scenes” stuff. Readers, if you don’t want the explanation, stop reading when you hit the border of the strip.
@ Everybody: DAMN YOUR CONTRADICTORY NATURES! And also, I don’t think I’m putting too much thought into this, and I think it is cause for debate. The point of having the comments sections and the dialog is so that I can get a better grasp of the viewers perspective.
Regardless, I think I’ll keep the general post more simple, and do a more complicated breakdown in the other section with a link. It’ll be a little more work for people who want more detail, but I think It might work out. I’ll field test it tomorrow.
@Wit: I’ve been quoted! Makes me feel all correct and stuff. Thanks buddy.
@Jim: Whoa, that’s weird. I’m guessing you’re 2 hours ahead of me. I just noticed that…
DUDE! You’re writing a comic strip with adorable characters. You take this far too seriously. You shun mein opinion and get all yelly, then you go “it’s a cause for debate.” RAWR to you. But seriously, do what you are doing, and I am awaiting the test drive tomorrow.
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