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| "he was a petty and unjust King," they will say ? Interesting Times | [[the author has an epiphany while sitting by his computer.]]
/ So I'm sittin' there, playing a computer game, and it hits me - / [[A crude drawing of the screen featuring a game, a spreadsheet, and a music player.]]
/ I'm simultaneously playing a space-trading sim, creating a detailed spreadsheet of... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=38 |
| I seem pretty okay with my head being on fire ? Interesting Times | [[The author giving a thumbs-up.]]
/ The Author
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/ "A Vicious Cycle" / A Tale in Two Panels / [[two white eyes stare out of total darkness.]]
/ I hide indoors most summer days, because I sunburn, like, real easy. / [[The author, outside, head completely engulfed by flame.]] < http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=40 |
| 'scuse me, while I kiss the sky ? Interesting Times | [[a car dashboard. some sort of fumes are coming from the vent.]]
/ Lately, my car has begun releasing a strange odor when I reach highway speeds. / [[the author is seen driving, with his head surrounded by the fumes. He smiles lazily]]
/ Inhaling as much as I have is probably not all that good for me... / [[the... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=41 |
| this is what keeps me up at night ? Interesting Times | [[a pale imitation of that poster of the cat hanging from a rope with the caption "HANG IN THERE BABY"]]
/ You know that poster with the cat on the rope? It bothers me, a little. / [[The author looks annoyed and has a question.]]
/ There are serious gaps in the narrative; for instance, how did it get... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=42 |
| just strikes me as odd, is all ? Interesting Times | [[the author, one hand raised in the air, one finger extended.]]
/ TODAY'S COMIC:
/ Images that I bet you recognize, but that nobody knows how or where they came from. / 1.) The Bank Robber, sackful of cash in tow! note eye-mask and dollar sign on sack! / 2.) The barrel-with-suspenders! Extreme poverty... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=43 |
| Put your hand down, Campbell. We know what YOU think. ? Interesting Times | [[the author, looking extremely upset.]]
/ My boss claims that sci-fi and fantasy movies are the same; UNTRUE!
/ Take "Lord of the Rings" versus "Star Wars." / [[three hobbits and a wizard, labelled "hero" "wizard" and "bumbling companions"]]
/ LOTR shows the epic saga of an unlikely hero, blessed with... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=44 |
| Thanks, Pink Floyd. Thanks a LOT. ? Interesting Times | [[a small sign that reads "northern lights are too hard to draw. sorry!" and signed by the management]]
/ MYSTERIES OF SCIENCE EXPLAINED:
/ The Northern Lights.
/ (more commonly referred to as Apocalypse Waves.) / [[the author points to the cover of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album]]
/ Since "science" has... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=45 |
| Books: conveyin' info and bustin' heads ? Interesting Times | [[the author gazes in awe at a book, entitled "BOOK" that hovers in midair]]
/ Over the weekend I discovered an incredible new technology:
/ the "Book"! / [[The author smashes a ninja in the face with the book.]]< http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=47 |
| a haiku tribute to pizza ? Interesting Times | [[a pizza.]]
/ The Perfect Food? Pizza. / [[the author chows on a slice.]]< http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=48 |
| Fear does not exist in this Bee! Yes sensei!! ? Interesting Times | [[The author scribbles in a binder.]]
/ Sometimes at work I write comics. They are generally well received, but I have had a drought of creativity, and none have been made in a while. / [[A large, adorable bee hovers buzzing.]]
/ Then, the other night, I figured out how to draw bees, and tried to come... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=49 |
| 'cause I eat too many, get it? ? Interesting Times | [[the author scratches his head and gazes at a festival on the other side of some trees.]]
/ The annual "Harvest Festival" has set up in town, with a midway and snack booths in easy walking distance from my house. / [[The author enjoys a bag of mini donuts.]]
/ The upside of this? Mini-donuts!! / [[the... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=50 |
| Santa obviously has weather powers ? Interesting Times | [[The author is looking upward toward the sun, which is shining.]]
/ Lately we've had some odd weather. / [[Suddenly, the author is being pelted by rain.]]
/ Weird, torrential downpours of rain seem to come and go without notice. / [[The author is signing a letter that reads: "dear Santa: I wish we had... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=52 |
| his name is arachnotron, like you care ? Interesting Times | [[The author is scratching his head and looking blank.]]
/ nothing cool happened today. / [[the author waves back at a large spider robot with glowing red eyes.]]
/ Oh, that? That's my cool new spider-robot friend from space. / [[The author makes a dismissive gesture.]]
/ but you don't want to hear about... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=53 |
| what can I say, I got a lot of stacks ? Interesting Times | [[The author looks extremely self-satisfied.]]
/ My big database project is done! 266 console games, individually catalogued! Now, I can finally move on! / [[the author glances behind him at various stacks of things. He looks a little put out]]
/ all that's left are the stacks of records, DVDs, PC games...
/ ...books,... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=54 |
| Batman is never lost, though ? Interesting Times | [[sillhouettes resembling the MST3K crew, with the addition of the author. A monster is on screen]]
/ "Nathan's sadly un-attainable dreams"
/ - Hang with the MST3K crew, catch a movie. / [[the author high fives Chewbacca. Both seem very excited to do that.]]
/ - high-fives with Chewbacca. / [[Batman gives... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=56 |
| look at that frown! he means business ? Interesting Times | [[an angry version of the author breaks something while another author looks on, panicked.]]< http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=57 |
| let's think this through, is all I'm saying ? Interesting Times | [[a standard soft-drink cup.]]
/ today, an installment of:
/ "WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOME PEOPLE!!!
/ (SERIOUSLY, WHAT'S UP)"
/ in this edition - the large drinks we sell at the theatre. / [[a hand grips a cup by the side and is labelled "Yes!" Another hand grips another cup by the top and is labelled "OMG... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=58 |
| twice today. twice! ? Interesting Times | [[the author holds a bottle.]]
/ it seems like every time I have an empty glass bottle... / [[the author grins evilly and smashes the bottle against a wall.]]
/ ...I fantasize about throwing it as hard as I can and smashing it. / [[The author beseeches the reader.]]
/ does that...
/ does that make me a... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=60 |
| the last panel makes me look way angrier than I am ? Interesting Times | [[a person whose skull has been hollowed out holds their brain in their hands.]]
/ GREAT MYSTERIES of the UNIVERSE:
/ the Brain / [[the author goes from consideration, to having an idea, to looking frustrated]]
/ Why is it that I can have a Good Idea, and then forget what it is... / [[The author, holding... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=61 |
| a haiku tribute to Pluto ? Interesting Times | [[the author gives a comforting hug to a tiny version of Pluto (the planet), which seems nonplussed]]
/ Don't worry, Pluto; / [[a panel of judges holds signs saying "NO", except one judge whose sign says "WHAT ARE WE VOTING ON"]]
/ Though no longer a planet, / [[the author plays on the swings with Pluto]]
/ I... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=63 |
| had fun, though ? Interesting Times | [[festival rides]]
/ morden corn and apple festival. / [[the author, hanging onto the safety bar on a car that rushes past]]
/ went on rides. / [[the author, green and sickly-looking]]
/ not well now. http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=64 |
| spider-robots are okay though ? Interesting Times | [[a red-eyed spider]]
/ do you know what spiders have done to me? They've made me paranoid. / [[the author looks very nervous while walking under spiderwebs.]]
/ now, when I'm in a room, I constantly check corners for cobwebs or the horrible things themselves. / [[the author screams at a spider as it... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=65 |
| I googled 'emo' as research for this entry ? Interesting Times | [[the author with a shaggy mop of hair, for once. He is waving.]]
/ I don't draw it in the comic, but in real life I have hair. / [[the author points animatedly to his hair while two 'emo' kids stare in disdain.]]
/ When it's long, I can make it do that emo hair-wave thing; but I'm not nearly dark or... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=67 |
| for me it was always 'fear factor' ? Interesting Times | [[the author watches a TV, which shows the title "SURVIVOR 19"]]
/ "This show is stupid," you tell yourself. / [[the TV shows someone coveting a torch]]
/ You're absolutely right. It is stupid. / [[the TV shows somebody arguing with somebody else.]]
/ So why is it so hard to change the channel? http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=70 |
| I'm a bit frightened! Rock! ? Interesting Times | [[The author celebrates under the words "JOB GET!"]]
/ I got a new job! / [[The author makes double thumbs-ups toward himself.]]
/ I'm going to be an educational assistant at the local collegiate! / [[The author happily rocks out.]]
/ It's intimidating!!
/ (woo!) http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=71 |
| you'll just have to get me the internet instead ? Interesting Times | [[The author happily brandishes a pistol.]]
/ It's probably for the best that I don't own a gun. / [[The author fires randomly.]]
/ No reason, exactly. I can just see myself turning into a Danger To Myself And Others. / [[a list entitled "What to get Nathan", containing, among other things, the word... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=72 |
| seriously, I'd buy an Xtreme Lite ? Interesting Times | [[A Compact Fluorescent bulb]]
/ Those crazy spiral energy-saver light bulbs are the coolest! / [[The author gives a thumbs-down to a hovering incandescent bulb]]
/ It's about time we jazzed up light bulbs! What's it been, like, a century and the design is practically the same? Man! / [[A CF bulb shaped... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=73 |
| I know we all want to be O'Brien but nobody's perfect ? Interesting Times | [[some principal cast members of the show "Star Trek: The Next Generation]]
/ WHICH "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION" CHARACTER are YOU?
/ A Quiz in Two Panels. / [[The author scratches his head.]]
/ I just realized I don't have nearly enough space for a bunch of questions or anything, so we'll make this... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=74 |
| we could all use a breather, really ? Interesting Times | [[the author looks dejected and writes a letter]]
/ Dear Video Games Industry; / I have two jobs and less time than ever for games, and yet you keep producing high-quality titles. / [[The author panics in front of a display shelf labelled "NEW GAMES"]]
/ I am way behind as it is and the situation will... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=75 |
| turns out mr. foxx is hard to draw ? Interesting Times | [[Colin Ferrel and Jamie Foxx from the movie Miami Vice stand back to back.]]
/ Movie Review:
/ MIAMI VICE. / [[A coloured bar shows which portions of the movie were good and which not.]]
/ Overall I'd say about a third of this movie is good, but the middle stretch is worse than boring: it's aggressively... http://interestingtimes.ca/?p=76 |