For some reason, TLB, I thought you were a big comedy cynic like me. That is, nothing ordinary could make you laugh, like a depraved man who can't get a happy without choking on a goldfish.
That said, I tell people that TLB is my divining rod of humor. I can get pretty close by feeling my way around, but TLB always knows where to drill the well.
What I'm saying here is I use a lot of analogies, just like an old western movie uses a lot of blank ammo rounds.
for some reason, after reading your post, I want to make a Brandon Lee joke
too soon
(but actually, I didn't realize The Crow was being filmed in NC, my state. I did know a goth guy though who was convinced of a conspiracy around Brandon's death. Though, I wouldn't call it far-fetched since some speculate the Chinese mafia was after Bruce Lee, and his son would be a likely target as well.)
Well, right now I live really close to Shelby, about 50 miles west of Charlotte. Unfortunately in a week or two, I'm moving to the deepest depths of South Carolina where I'll be forever alone.
Yeah, I know. Two weird cat abuse comics in a row. I promise I'm nice to my cats though. Other than... you know, pooting in their faces and misjudging their distance from me when I reach out my hand to pet them.
The point of it being not-so-pronounced is it was light, and accidental. I'm not going Evander Holyfield on it. Not sure how else I'm supposed to convey that.
It sells the joke better than just, "he accidentally bumped the cat with his hand."
edit: I was going to also say that it looks like he's actually talking out loud to himself, based on how the speech bubbles look. I don't know if that's what you wanted. Ronnie is the sort of person who would do that I guess.
But that's exactly what he did, he hit it, and that's the wrong way to pet a cat. Is he supposed to wind up for the pitch and knock the cat across the room? Whomp! is semi-autobiographical, and I don't want people to get the idea that I'm actually trying to physically harm cats.
Anyway, sorry to be difficult. That strip is done and forgotten. Onto the next one...
I think the point is that the way it is now, the situation is a little weak in the funny department. By just closing the fingers it gets more funny because it seems like the joke is that Ronnie was awkward and managed to punch the cat because he is uncoordinated, so by having a more legitimate punch this is pushed further.
If you are worried about seeming abusive then you could just change the 'argh' in the speech bubble to something that sounds more obviously apologetic.
Or just stop abusing your cats >:C
@Ronnie i cannot help fretting, a Lannister always pays his debts
You did say the 15th was when the guest strip would be going up, right? I have ordered a new tablet that SHOULD be here by the 13/14th
But if it isn't, I'm thinking I might do a strip by HAND like a caveman and use that if it is okay? Not like a scribbled one, one I would actually try to do well!
We'll make it go live on the 17th at 3AM New York time (that way the week is closed with a Fletcher, so it gets 3 days instead of just 2), so hopefully that gives you more leeway. Also, I'm still willing to help you with a guest strip if, because of your tablet crapping, you're not going to have one for Monday. Of course, I'm certainly not Fletcher funny, so I'm still getting the good part of the deal. haha
ooh ooh yeah if you could seriously get a strip done by monday that would be awesome, ronnie!
I am gonna do a finger-painted comic today for the "friday" update I missed, but a guest strip would certainly take a load off it you're sure you have the time!
and awesome yeah, I should definitely have a new tablet by the 17th so I will get it to you before then
I was working on it so late in the morning, it wouldn't have been possible to critique it in time for me to do anything about it. Sorry :I
Edit: Also, I was so proud of it, as well as exhausted, any criticism may have made me curl into a fetal position and weep myself to a fitful 24-hour sleep.
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That said, I tell people that TLB is my divining rod of humor. I can get pretty close by feeling my way around, but TLB always knows where to drill the well.
What I'm saying here is I use a lot of analogies, just like an old western movie uses a lot of blank ammo rounds.
too soon
(but actually, I didn't realize The Crow was being filmed in NC, my state. I did know a goth guy though who was convinced of a conspiracy around Brandon's death. Though, I wouldn't call it far-fetched since some speculate the Chinese mafia was after Bruce Lee, and his son would be a likely target as well.)
What.
Where are you? If you're right around the corner we're meeting up for reals.
being forever alone was always in your future, no matter where you lived
Also on topic i guess, your comic is cool and junk.
And it's complicated for the move to SC. All I know is my goal is to leave it as soon as possible.
she actually headbutts my hand to obtain pettings
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It sells the joke better than just, "he accidentally bumped the cat with his hand."
edit: I was going to also say that it looks like he's actually talking out loud to himself, based on how the speech bubbles look. I don't know if that's what you wanted. Ronnie is the sort of person who would do that I guess.
it is a lot funnier if after all this frettin' the last panel is ronnie straight up cold cockin' the cat
it is a ronnie thing to do
he is bad at doing things no person should be
Anyway, sorry to be difficult. That strip is done and forgotten. Onto the next one...
If you are worried about seeming abusive then you could just change the 'argh' in the speech bubble to something that sounds more obviously apologetic.
Or just stop abusing your cats >:C
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I thought you always were and always will be
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Sorry I am probably going to cut it a bit close with my guest comic, because my tablet has decided to freak out and die on me
I'll be trying to buy a new one first thing tomorrow, so if it all works out I should have it done in a day or so
otherwise I will make you a delightful mspaint comic with a mouse until I can finally find a new tablet
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also i loved your game of thrones comic
the last panel was absolutely perfect
Please don't fret it Fletcher! If it gets done, it gets done. If it doesn't, it is absolutely no problem.
Mully, thanks for the comic complement (comicplement). I wish I could make comics that funny all the time!
You did say the 15th was when the guest strip would be going up, right? I have ordered a new tablet that SHOULD be here by the 13/14th
But if it isn't, I'm thinking I might do a strip by HAND like a caveman and use that if it is okay? Not like a scribbled one, one I would actually try to do well!
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I am gonna do a finger-painted comic today for the "friday" update I missed, but a guest strip would certainly take a load off it you're sure you have the time!
and awesome yeah, I should definitely have a new tablet by the 17th so I will get it to you before then
yaaay comics
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why did you not post it here dangit
Edit: Also, I was so proud of it, as well as exhausted, any criticism may have made me curl into a fetal position and weep myself to a fitful 24-hour sleep.
from now on you gotta post everything in this thread
everything
We'll start with my My Pictures folder.
ok now I'm bored with that joke. Time to start thinking up Monday's "Antics"!
don't you ever get bored with jokes
"what's the deal with jokes?"