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April 2nd, 2008

Tragedy + Irony = April Fools Comedy!

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Multiply that equation by “orphans” and you have a recipe for hilarity.

Josh is basically a monster. More like Charlise Theron (in that movie), than say like Mothra or Nancy Grace. I don’t think he would actually burn orphans alive, but I doubt he would go out of his way to stop it from happening. Like if he saw the orphanage a blaze, but the phone was “all the way over there.” Well, then you got yourself some teriyaki orphans. Oh, forsaken children, when will you STOP being funny? My sides can’t take it.

Experiment Update:

I’m into my second week of full time comic’ing. This is the first Wednesday strip I’ve ever done, and with promise of a Friday strip, this will be the first 3 comic week for me ever. I’m already behind on pretty much everything I had planned for the week, including THE STORE, THE DONATIONS PROGRAM, MORE SITE ENHANCEMENTS, THE MANIFESTO, THE PODCAST and THE VIDEO BLOG.

That’s a lot of items. If I am slow to respond to comments this week, don’t feel bad. I read EVERY SINGLE COMMENT that you post. You guys have been so encouraging since my announcement. I really do appreciate it.

Expect the Podcast later today (in 2 parts!). We have an interview with someone who worked with Joss Whedon on “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-Long Blog” for your geeky ears to devour.

Assignment 1: Name “The Experiment.” I’m fine with calling it just that, unless you have a better idea.

Assignment 2: Name yourselves. What are HE readers called? I’m leaning towards “The Fancy Bastards.” I am absolutely making a shirt for GYFB.

Out.

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  1. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Peanut butter and ham sandwich would be good.

  2. mysterioust5403
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    hmmm how about penut butter ham?

  3. josh5363
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I used to do peanut-butter/doritos/bologna sandwiches when I was a kind, but I can't stand the bologna anymore.

  4. troy6626
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Sure, but burning orphans really only has a slight emotional impact in the world in general. I mean, they're orphans. If anyone loved them, they wouldn't be orphans any longer. An actual school, however, that spreads sorrow through a community like none other. Think about it.

  5. sean5359
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    …Seriously? Twelve hours later, and NOBODY went for the joke there? I'm disappointed in all of you.

  6. iptydafu
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You know, the more I look at it, the more that Josh's pose in this comic is actually, pretty sexy. That sort of languid sensuality which Scarlet Johansen portrayed so well in, Lost in Translation; but presumed much better equipped.

  7. iptydafu
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    -Though it looks like you dropped webster off in your pants. I must have a spreadsheet that needs tending, somewhere.

  8. tankobite7649
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Yeah; that sounds like a great shirt. Hell, I'd probably buy it.

  9. demiakumu7096
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    "god speed, you fancy bastard!" with a pair or leg warmers underneath or below

  10. vthornheart
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Godspeed you Fancy Bastards needs to not be on a normal shirt. It needs to be… fancy. Can we get one of those Renaissance Fair-style shirts? I don't know what they're called, the ones with poofy sleeves and eccentrically ridged collars? I'd buy one.

  11. abdul
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    first !

  12. abdul
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    first

  13. Bob
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    call us 'jinxed'

  14. demiakumu7096
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I totally want a godspeed you fancy bastard shirt, I've already started saying it to everybody thats leaving. also the experiment name…Destiny ensues.

  15. doug5364
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Howzabout "The Toasted Orphans"?
    For readers, not the experiment, that is.

  16. iptydafu
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    For your fans? -Jotson Prostrates. For the experiment; you, no job, writing comics on ramen? -Yuppy Blowback 3000. Oh yeah, Intense Debate = Sucks Shit from Dead Assholes.

  17. fraktruck8125
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    the experiment: Variations on a theme
    the readers: Internet Superheroes

  18. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    The Fancy Bastards is awesome, I can't think of anything else.

    "The Experiment" sounds like a bad techno group, why not try calling it "Operation : Trying to become a fulltime cartoonist instead of getting a new dayjob", or something like that.

  19. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Also, I forgot to say, I was out of salsa so I tried the peanut butter thing your friend Josh did with my Doritos.

    Fckin' delicious.

  20. Ryan
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Any idea why the comic doesn't show on the syndicated LJ feed? I am getting just a broken image placeholder…

    Want! the GsYFB shirt. When will it be?

  21. troy6626
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Put "Godspeed you fancy bastards", or "Godspeed! You fancy bastards", or "Godspeed, you! Fancy Bastards", or just dribble a few drops of the bodily fluid of your choice on a shirt and I'm there!

    As for what to call us, I suppose Joel's Robotic Zombie Multi-Cultural Devil Doll Ent Super Happy Fun Hour Zoo Crew is a bit much, huh? I'll let you know if the acid comes up with any other names for the gang or the experiement.

  22. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Click on the Red X and check the properties. If you can paste the image URL it THINKS its looking at I can better troubleshoot the problem. Images arent showing in feeds at all for some reason.

  23. john_darc6624
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    you ever see that episode of Newsradio where Mr. James is pulling April Fool's pranks in February, since everyone expects them in April.

  24. rerun7088
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    That's because you burn orphans whilst looking like Lex Luther with a beard…

  25. aaron6928
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Some delays are to be expected when you undertake something as big as trying to make your webcomic a full time job. Looks like "The Experiment" or whatever it winds up being called is going well even if you are a little behind because this comic is hilarious. Some dark comedic gold.

  26. andy5527
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    The Experiment: Project Mayhem
    The Readers: Bobs

    The Experiment: The Revolution
    The Readers: Bourgeoisie? I dunno. Plebs, serfs, proletarians, proles, something…

    The Experiment: The Singularity
    The Readers: Singularists

    The Readers: Jinkers

    The pairs wouldn't have to remain intact, if you wanna steal just one of a pair, don't hesitate.

    Looks like you put a lot of time and effort into that orphanage fire. Good job ^_^

  27. aaron6928
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Yes but Doritos and peanut butter taste oh so much better after a nice orphan burning victory while stroking a Lex Luthor beard. That's why he does it.

  28. aaron6928
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Agreed.

  29. sean5359
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I actually used "GsYFB's" (plural) yesterday when leaving a meeting to plan a retreat. Was that wrong?

    I'm fine with being called the Fancy Bastards, although I think "Jinksters" would work pretty well too.

    The Experiment should henceforth be known as the Only-slightly Planned Rededication to All things Hijinksensue. Or "O.P.R.A.H." for short.

  30. deanhatescoffee
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You should do a follow up to this comic – a prequel – that shows Josh walking out of the orphanage, wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette, and saying, "Godspeed you fancy bastards."

  31. Khate
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Long time reader (since you first posted a link on the PA forums), first time commenter. I'd be honored to be known as a Fancy Bastard.

  32. john_darc6624
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Chances are that our pants, no matter how fancy we are, will be as fancy as Mr. fancypants'.

  33. mikey5538
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Oh, Chad. Don't encourage this behavior. It's bad for everyone, but it's especially bad for me. That shit smells toxic like a Brittany video. Yech.

  34. Jonny Ace
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I think "The Experiment" is a greta name. my idea for the readers is the HE-Men (HE=hijinksense). at the same time i'm sure there are female readers who mite want something more gender neutral, but HE-Folks doesn't sound as good.

  35. sean5359
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    But at least we'd be able to march in the Fancy Pants Parade

  36. andy5527
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Does anyone else think that an HE IRC server would be awesome?

  37. larnsturt6109
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You don't choose the name, the name chooses you.

  38. Karli
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Once again, Hijinks Ensue has made my day! Teriyaki Orphans! Excellent lol.

    I also like the Fancy Bastards or the Toasted Orphans XD.

  39. aj5558
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    How about Joel Watson & His Rollicking Rick-Rollers? Or some variation on that. I'd be on board with The Fancy Bastards though.

    Experiment: Hijinks Geek Theatre 3000? (or HGT3K).

    And just so you know, I would be one of the first to wear a GYFB shirt… of course, it would probably never see the light of day at work, just like my Fukken Shit shirt from Octopus Pie.

  40. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Gimme gimme more, gimme more, gimme more.

    Agh.

    Hey, more people need to start putting peanut butter on their food. It's awesome. I'm going to try it next on chicken.

  41. azzfro7958
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Two orders of business. (just to give you a visual, I'm deployed at the moment.)

    First, I just Rick Rolled one of my co. workers. He is now in love with your site.

    Secondly, I totally told my boss “Godspeed you fancy bastard” as he got out of the truck yesterday…. And I'm not fired yet.

    Your fingerprints are officially on the war effort. Awesome.

  42. mysterioust5403
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Please god let Annie be in that orphanage

  43. CntryDoe
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I'm in for Fancy Bastards all around.

  44. josh5363
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    nobody fuckin' believes me! thank you!

  45. josh5363
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Jinkers? c'mon let's go full on Scooby and just call ourselves Jinkies instead.

  46. Loren
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Can you do a bad comic?

  47. doug5364
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Heheheheh! Thanks for going there.

  48. anthony_dis8244
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Can we get some details on this concoction?

  49. anthony_dis8244
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    second

  50. bobo_t_bagg7852
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Teriyaki orphans? I'm assuming they taste like chicken. Well, chicken covered in teriyaki sauce of course. I agree with Josh, peanut butter is wonderful. I used to eat peanut butter and pickle sandwiches all the time. And chips on any sandwich is always good. Oh, and I too vote for "Fancy Bastards". k.thx.bai.

  51. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Step 1 ) Acquire peanut butter and random food item
    Step 2 ) Combine
    Step 3 ) ???
    Step 4 ) Profit!

  52. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You are dead to me. Thats like "I ran out of women, so i started fucking corpses."

  53. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    OPRAH is genious.

  54. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Consider yourself both fancy and a bastard. And welcome to the comments.

  55. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Say a little prayer for fancy Bastard pants.

  56. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Jonny, its either "The Experiment" or "The Grand experiment." Maybe girls can be sHE-ra's.

  57. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Thanks, Karli. If you prefer your orphan Caribean jerk style, I can work something up.

  58. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    This is bizarre beyond bizarre to me.

  59. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    All of those combinations sound perfectly reasonable. This bologna and cheetos nonsense is unacceptable.

  60. autifon
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    The Experiment: Cashscam!
    The Readers: The Proletariat!

    And as for your brave endeavour, all I can say is:

    Godspeed you fancy bastard!

    (it certainly beats the shit out of searching for a job!)

  61. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Like a ren-fair shirt? Sure, why not?

  62. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Is that a request?

  63. hijinksensu5337
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You people should not be allowed to wield a weapon as powerful as peanut butter. The atrocities you commit wit it… the horror.

  64. Chad
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    You're comparing peanut butter and cheese flavored corn chips to necrophilia.

    : /

  65. Stefooosh
    February 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    (drools like Homer) peanut butter….ahhhhhhhahhh

    I just take the delightful stuff and mix it with strawberry jelly, some chocolate sauce and a spoonful of brown sugar (how come you taste so good?) and eat it with a spoon. Yum.

    The Magnificent Obsession
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