I have a question, why does it seem like the web comic community doesn’t want to embrace Toothpaste For Dinner? It might just be me, but the lack of acknowledgement of this comic is surprising. Maybe some people don’t consider it a web comic, or maybe others just don’t like it.

I enjoy the comic, and is actually one of the first comics that got me interested into web comics in general. That is why I’m surprised that it is not mentioned more often, or referred to as a web comic by numerous artists.

I could be totally off-base with this idea, but I was just wondering if anyone else noticed that besides me? Or if you think I’m incorrect, tell me why it is not mentioned or spoken of more often?

So I was looking for something to write about for today when I noticed a certain trend in web comics that I haven’t paid attention to till now. The trend I’m speaking of is the gratuitous us of pirates, cowboys, ninjas, and any subsequent combinations of the three. Now I’m not complaining about the usage of these characters, I’m just interested on why they are the “go-to” characters in web comics these days.

Perhaps it’s because they are iconic personas in film, T.V., and radio. Or maybe it’s the amazing outfits, I don’t know. But these three character types are typically not used as serious hero figures in web comics, but instead as a vehicle for wacky humor. I’m not sure when pirates and whatnot became hilarious, I think it was around the release of the Princess Bride, circa 1987.

Whatever the case, I do enjoy a good pirate/cowboy/ninja joke. I am interested to see what the next stock characters of web comics will be though. I guess only time will tell.

I apologize readers, for such infrequent updates. But between my computer crashing and temperamental internet connections, the battle of updating has been a trying one. But here I am ready to update with webcomics a’plenty.

The recent debacle between DJ Coffman of Yirmumah and Girl-O-Matic has all but quieted down with this interesting comic posted at DJ’s site. Tell us how you really feel, DJ.

I honestly don’t give two shits about this little internet spat, but I do find it interesting on the high-school level of gossip and backstabbing chats in cafeterias. It’s fun for me, and certainly entertaining for all the readers of their respective web comics. The saying goes that there is no bad publicity, and in this case I’m sure it holds true.

There has been a run of guest comics over at Overcompensating, since Jeff is off rubbing elbows and other things with the Hollywood types. The one I enjoyed most was Jeph Jaques cameo at OC, which involved WeedMaster P. actually working.

There isn’t too much to say for today, except this is one of the funniest strips I’ve read in quite a while.

Sometimes I feel like this at my job. That is why I’m quitting. I just got this other most-likely-going-to-kill-my-soul job, but at least it pays more. Way more. I’m going to be wearing my bling on my teeth and puttin’ rims on my hamster.

Also, I’ve been playing way too much Guitar Hero…wait that’s impossible. You can never play enough Guitar Hero. I bring this up only because today’s Patches strip reminded me of the kick-ass game. Speaking of games, the new series of comics over at Penny Arcade is about one of my favorite fantasies: slaying zombies in a mall. I would make a mad dash to the knife store, and pick me up a Hanzo remake from Kill Bill. But it looks like in Tycho and Gabe’s case their only weapons are N-Gages. That’s horrifying, not because it makes for a shitty weapon, but because it’s a fucking N-Gage.

Anyways, has anyone seen those amazing Red Robot aprons over at Diesel Sweeties? I’m ordering one this week, since cooking and Red Robots are two of my favorite things. Go check it out if you haven’t yet, it’s worth the while.

One more thing, does anyone know what’s so special about this? Seriously I see these commercials during Saturday morning cartoons, and it baffles me. Please someone, tell me the appeal of this product.

Well I’m back from my drunk-o-thon. All I remember is fish, loud music, and lots-o-margaritas. Hells ya. Not much to post about today, just a few things that might interest you though. Patches has joined DayFree Press, so hats of to Kelly V. Jeffrey Rowland is about to finish touching up his new Joanna doll, which I’m sure has caused many webcomic fans to shat themselves in anticipation. Also, click here for dinosaur humor and here for lab animal fun.
Time to chug Gatorade and chew some aspirin.

I think I should start a little conversation with you webcomic fans. Ever since Jefferey Rowland was on the panel for Mother-Fing Snakes on a Mother-Fing Plane, I haven’t been able to stop wondering on where the future of webcomics is heading. I mean, to Hollywood, Jefferey is just some guy who makes funny cartoons on the interweb. What was their process on saying “hey, he should speak on behalf of our new movie?” This boggles my mind, but that isn’t difficult. I am just amazed at how an artist that we, as webcomic fans, all know and love ended up in a glitzy hub-bub movie panel discussion.

I’m not saying this is bad, this is phenomenal for the webcomic industry. I am damn proud of Jefferey for blazing the trail for future webcomic artists wanting to expand their business and art to the Hollywood level. It just makes me curious on where webcomics is heading as an industry. If the art form starts getting that kind of press on a regular basis, well we’d be unstoppable. And isn’t that everyone’s goal in life?

So I tested out ol’ T-Rex’s new lingo at work, and now my co-workers think I’m slightly retarded. So in other words, it worked like a charm. On a sad note, I will be out of town this coming Thursday and Friday. Why, you ask? Because I’m turning twenty-drunk and plan to be gettin’ into all kinds of altered states-of-mind. Don’t fret though my web comic fiends, for I will be posting on Friday. With what? Hell I don’t know, why don’t you tell me since I will be in a voluntary coma by then.

T-Rex at Dinosaur Comics thinks that we should stop saying “bitches”. He thinks that we should be replacing the phrase with ones like “Monterey Jack” and “gravy”. This makes no sense whatsoever, but then again I’m not a T-Rex. I think I’ll try out his new lingo today at work, and I’ll report back with tasty results.

The latest Penny Arcade strip has stumbled onto a rare cultural phenomenon in our society: the Suburban Thug. You know him, usually white with a fake grill and over-sized tees spouting out rap cliches. He has the sideways cap, the cheap bling, and the shoes that seem to never tie. I see them all over my local mall/teenage mating facility with their smirks and crooked saunter. And you know what? Those guys are cool as shit because they can look like complete cock-bags and not care what everyone else thinks. So kudos to you, Suburban Thug, for making the rest of us look just a little better in comparison to you.

That’s right folks, the shocking truth is finally out. Mel Gibson not only started all wars, but he also staged the whole Holocaust and hung Christ on the cross himself. He’s been a busy man between being a racist fuck and banging blonde chicks who aren’t his wife. I have a feeling R.Stevens and J.Ro feel the same way. Oh, and so does the rest of America.