Obviously Something Stupid
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01/25/2002

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Tian Says:
     I really like this particular comic. I had a lot of fun just making it, however the response from my viewers doesn't seem to be the same. Some people don't seem to get the humor or just don't find it funny. Meh. I really don't care. I really liked this one so that's good enough. Also I don't think Jeff will be too happy about this one. Teehee ^_^
     Also something you probably didn't notice, I used a new pen! Yep that's right! I know you probably didn't notice but I definitely noticed. For the larger images I used a thicker, darker, smoother pen to do in the lines. I have to say this helped a lot since I thought the previous lines were way too thin, specially when shading. The new pen really makes the job a whole lot easier, except when the image is really small and I have to make narrow lines.

Jeff Says:
     Well then, where do I start... First of all, the drawing... Why did you scribble on my face? What the hell is going on in frame... uh... the second row down, the right column?? What's up with her hair?? Also, it looks like I'm "drinking" out of a salt shaker. Also, what happened in the bottom row, both frames. I mean, what happened there!? I look like I'm evil, my hair is all messed up, and I'm a little confused about her hands. What is she supposed to be doing there?
     Anyway, now that I'm done criticizing the drawing, we'll study the dialogue. First of all, it's not "What are you, stupid?" It's "Are you stupid?" or "You're stupid!" Second of all, I do NOT just go around saying that unprovoked. Except to you and Jonah. But I don't just go around calling people stupid. And lastly, why is it me that is the subject of this comic? I mean, you could put anybody in that position, and nobody would say "What are you, stupid?" Well I'll harass you more about it later, STUPID.
     But anyway, as implied in the title, this one especially is Obviously Something Stupid. They seem to be increasingly stupid, but I guess that is the point.
     P.S. Tripod SUCKS

Tian Replies:
Oh boy... He sounds pissed. Well let's get this over with...

"What the hell is going on in frame... uh... the second row down, the right column??"
You and the chick are supposed to be in a awkward position where you're just looking deeply into each others eyes bedazzled by the sense of love at first sight, unable to say anything besides something along the lines of "hi". Dude, you should watch more romances.

"...it looks like I'm "drinking" out of a salt shaker."
Hey you did that at lunch...

"Also, what happened in the bottom row, both frames. I mean, what happened there!? I look like I'm evil, my hair is all messed up, and I'm a little confused about her hands. What is she supposed to be doing there?"
You being evil was completely my intention. As for everything else... Dude watch some anime. Stuff like that happens all the time. As for the hair, I don't know what the heck you're talking about.

"Why did you scribble on my face? What's up with her hair??"
In response to both questions... Dude, watch some anime.

"First of all, it's not "What are you, stupid?" It's "Are you stupid?" or "You're stupid! Second of all, I do NOT just go around saying that unprovoked. Except to you and Jonah. But I don't just go around calling people stupid. And lastly, why is it me that is the subject of this comic? I mean, you could put anybody in that position, and nobody would say "What are you, stupid?" "
Yeah nobody except you! This comic was heavily inspired that one incident with Jen. She just comes up to you saying "Jeff, what's the Chem homework?" and you're just like, "What are you, stupid?" for no reason to a perfectly valid question!

Jeff Replies:
Your reply really didn't accomplish anything, so I feel I have to clarify.

"What the hell is going on in frame... uh... the second row down, the right column??"
You and the chick are supposed to be in a awkward position where you're just looking deeply into each others eyes bedazzled by the sense of love at first sight, unable to say anything besides something along the lines of "hi". Dude, you should watch more romances.
So then... Actually in this second row right column frame, I was referring to her hair. And, if we're supposed to be "looking into each other's eyes (...)" then why are we both looking straight down?

"...it looks like I'm "drinking" out of a salt shaker."
Hey you did that at lunch...
No I didn't, especially since there ARE NO salt shakers at lunch.

"Also, what happened in the bottom row, both frames. I mean, what happened there!? I look like I'm evil, my hair is all messed up, and I'm a little confused about her hands. What is she supposed to be doing there?"
You being evil was completely my intention. As for everything else... Dude watch some anime. Stuff like that happens all the time. As for the hair, I don't know what the heck you're talking about.
Well, I guess the evil thing is OK, but no, I will NOT watch some Anime. Maybe you need to STOP watching anime for a few minutes and open your eyes and look at the real world a bit. And, as to her hands, I still don't understand. It looks like she just has round blobs. And she has no right shoulder. I know you're going to say that it's there, but it isn't. And, lastly, it definitely looks like she has a star sort of thing in her hair.

"Why did you scribble on my face? What's up with her hair??"
In response to both questions... Dude, watch some anime.
Once again... see previous reply.

"First of all, it's not "What are you, stupid?" It's "Are you stupid?" or "You're stupid! Second of all, I do NOT just go around saying that unprovoked. Except to you and Jonah. But I don't just go around calling people stupid. And lastly, why is it me that is the subject of this comic? I mean, you could put anybody in that position, and nobody would say "What are you, stupid?" "
Yeah nobody except you! This comic was heavily inspired that one incident with Jen. She just comes up to you saying "Jeff, what's the Chem homework?" and you're just like, "What are you, stupid?" for no reason to a perfectly valid question!
I thought I explained this, but I would NOT say that put in that position. And I know that this was heavily inspired by that "incident". As I remember, (which doesn't say much) she did not ask "What's the Chem homework?" And if she did, it was probably obvious or something. And anyway, why was she asking ME? You know just as well as I do that I don't pay attention in that class. Lastly, as I said before, it is NOT "What are you, stupid?"!! I just don't say that! And, although I really can't remember, it was not a "perfectly valid question" at the time. That would be like asking you what our homework was. Why ask, when you'll probably get a wrong answer (if any) and you could just as easily find out the RIGHT answer by looking at the assignment sheet!?

P.S. I like the way you wrote that first bit up there, after I wrote mine. "Also I don't think Jeff will be too happy about this one. Teehee ^_^ " Hmm, did it take that much THINKing? I would guess not, since I had already written that next bit, and you had read it, and even before I wrote it, I was complaining about it. HMMM... Also... "...however the response from my viewers doesn't seem to be the same. Some people don't seem to get the humor or just don't find it funny" Well, one reason why some people don't get the humor might be because it's an inside joke? And one reason why people might not find it funny might be because it's NOT? Hmmm...

P.P.S. We really need to make a message board or something, cuz this is getting kinda messy.

P.P.P.S. You might want to change the thingy on the front page, because I assume much of that is no longer true.

Tian Replies:
     #$%@! I had actually written this full reply and then when I tried to save it, Tripod failed on me and I wound up losing everything I saved last time. Well anyways let's cut this short...
     Oh boy, Jeff's getting really defensive about all this (It's that time of the month again *wink* ^_^). Tsk, tsk Jeff. And I only attacked you once whereas I struck Max three times. Now before I say anything, dude chill out. Anyways I'll just publicly comment on few very abridged things. People, this is where all the commenting and replying gets really confusing.

No I didn't, especially since there ARE NO salt shakers at lunch.
Well it was just a joke but if you're going to take it like that, fine...

Maybe you need to STOP watching anime for a few minutes and open your eyes and look at the real world a bit.
Yeah Jeff I'm sure this comic is a real accurate depiction of the real world. Mmhmm.

Once again... see previous reply.
Ditto ^_^

Well, one reason why some people don't get the humor might be because it's an inside joke? And one reason why people might not find it funny might be because it's NOT? Hmmm...
*sniff* *sniff* how dare you say that you insensitive BASTARD! *sniff* *sniff*
Oh, excuse me there... I was just pulling a Jeff and over-reacting. Fine Jeff attack my comic. Do whatever the hell you want. You can leave the development team anytime you want.

We really need to make a message board or something, cuz this is getting kinda messy.
Ditto. This was why I was unsure if whether or not I should be actually writing the reply like I did.

You might want to change the thingy on the front page, because I assume much of that is no longer true.
I was planning on doing so tonight.

     The remainder will be discussed between me and Jeff. Mostly because it's stuff that happened in real life that really only Jeff and I know about. That plus it's really strange is the wide public knows the details of your Chemistry class (^_^). Also Jeff, if complaints like this is all I have to expect from you in the future, don't expect many appearances. Sigh... I was even on planing on making you the evil villain once the plot I was planning rolled along.

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