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Today’s comic is the miracle baby of this comic and this comic. I wonder if I’ve violated any international statutes by doing two “Neverending Story” references withing a 12 month period. I’ll probably get a small fine and slap on the wrist at most.
The current HE server was able to withstand the last two front page Digg’s MUCH better than my old shared hosting solution, but there was still several hours of down time for each bediggification.
Regarding the comic, I tried something different this time. I DREW the comic… ON PAPER!!!
Check that out! It’s like a new (old) world. This was basically a test to see if I was still able to draw when pixels weren’t involved. I’m considering making this a regular thing and selling the one of a kind, signed originals with a print of the finished comic. Any interest?
SAVE HIJINKS ENSUE DONATION DRIVE UPDATE:
After announcing the Donation Drive yesterday you guys have already knocked me on my ass. Monthly subscriptions are at $280/month (over 10% of the goal!) and you sent an additional $500 in one time donations! I am floored by your support and generosity.
The goal to keep The Experiment going is get $2000-$2500/month (roughly half my required income to take care of my bills and family) in Donation Subscriptions in the next 30-60 days. Get ready for me sounding like a broken record because this is going to be my main focus for the next month. Together, I’m pretty sure we can make this happen.
Special thanks to Adam and Chris at Save Hiatus for pimping the Donation Drive. It’s like they have had practice rallying people around a cause or something.
If you have already donated, or are unable to, please spread the word about what we are trying to accomplish. The more Fancy Bastards the better!
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February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Woo! First! :p
So THAT'S why Josh was walking a little bow-legged. :p
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Hay! CATONMYFACE plz thx gw. I don't donate, but I do buy awesome shit. When someone can be bothered to want to sell it to me.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I really liked this comic. If there is one thing that needs more referencing it's Neverending Story.
I know. It's time to eat. Good idea.
No, it's a great idea! (takes a bite of sandwich) No. Not too much. We've still got a long way to go.
The dialog…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
… and smiling.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Hey I never said he went in the room…
but he totally did.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Ive done a couple of designs for it, but havent been pleased. These things take time (like my excuses? I have more.)
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dont forget to breath between LOLZ.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Was I like everyone else and thought that Bastian said *my mom's* name at the end of the movie? Because I totally know he said Gretchen.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dammit I need to rewatch the neverending story now. That second panel is tickling my brain because I can't remember it exactly. NUTS!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
The digg captcha for me was impee. What the hell is that? Poor Josh. -Like a windsock, that's all I'm saying.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
HAHAHAHA. Aw, that was bad to read at work; LOLing is not condusive to productivity.
I hope Josh doesn't get lost in the mud…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Goddamn do I love your choice of referencing Joel. Loved Neverending Story since I was a little kid. Great work senor…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I think it would be cool ('cuz I can't think of a less lame word) if you did a week of hand drawn comics It can be part of a theme, or something more interesting, that the artist types can come up with.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Man, that's the best (read: worst) part of the movie. Also…
"Bastian, call my name!"
"I have to keep my feet on the ground!"
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Joel, I think this is your best comic so far. It's absolutely hilarious, from the first panel all the way through the look on your face in the fourth. Thanks for the LMAOZ!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I agree. You can't go wrong when you reference The NeverEnding Story.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Oh god.
Oh god.
Also, fuck yes I'd buy that shit.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
"With patience and a lot of saliva, the elephant screws the ant."
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Whoa, I'm too young for this reference. Or just not nerdy enough.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I know, but c'mon, that's a pretty safe assumption to make, isn't it?
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
My sentiments exactly. I laughed 'til I stopped.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Hey, that's good!
I may have to start using ILTIS instead of LOL.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
You did read Joel's second line, right?
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Well, make sure you type it from the intertube tops when you do settle on one. Despite the fact that I'm running a deficit, I WILL buy two of those.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Did you run with the neverending story reference because you worry that this will keep happening? like a neverending, neverchanging, servercrashing story? like some horrible repeating groundhog day? maybe you could solve the problem by making your comics shit, so no one actually enjoys them! then you'll never get dugg! problem solved! also, ILTIS.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I think this may be my favorite comic of yours. BTW I loved your comments on the Digg page for this one. Good stuff.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I was JUST watching Neverending Story on TV the other day, and then this popped up. Freaky.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Rock Face ftw! Next you should do the Dark Crystal. Nothing like a Gelfling to bring in the traffic!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I just returned from Wal-mart, where I purchased the Neverending Story/Neverending Story 2 together for $7.50 because of this comic. I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Also the dubbing from English to English was confusing at best. I guess they had massive audio problems for the "real world" scenes.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I looked this up one time, and I cant remember the outcome. I think its supposed to be unintelligible. back to Wikipedia!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Feel good about the first one. Feel… less good about the sequel.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Feel good about the first one. Feel… less good about the sequel.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
the answer, my friends, is blowing in the wind…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Watch it! you wont be disappointed. Or you will.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
ARRRRRRRRTAAAAAAAAX!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dont thank me. Thank the TV that raised me.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I suck SO BAD at hand drawing. I rely on Photoshop more than I realized. I might offer some more original art for sale at some point, but so far no one has expressed any interest.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thanks!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Digg is very much like the nothing in that it rolls in like thunder, lays everything to waste then leaves without so much as a "how do you do?"
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Yes. I know you were….
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thats my favorite Henson 80's movie. They'r e working on a sequel right now.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
What, were you spying on me?!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Eh, watch the NEverending Story sometime. you might enjoy it.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
You must get your fortune cookies from a very scary Chinese restaurant.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I agree. After seeing them again, the first gave me warm feelings and fond memories. The sequel is just that, a money grab. It's stomps on those warm feelings and fond memories.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thanks. I really didnt want to say anything, and probably shouldnt have, because Im not going to convince internet jerks to stop being jerks. if anything I probably made them into double jerks.