I believe this comic was inspired by a short-form role-playing game called My Life with Master, by Paul Czege. It's a fun game if you're into playful self-loathing and dark humor.
HawthorneWingo, I've been tying my shoes "wrong" my entire life. I wonder if our methods are different? Mine involves making "bunny ears", then knotting those together. I learned it as a boy from a swami in a carnival...
I've been hosting all my sites lately with bmhost, and I've been happy with them so far. They use and support a full set of open source solutions, their prices are good ($120/year for 500MB), and their support responsiveness is better than any other hosting provider I've dealt with before.
Having set up sites for small businesses and non-profits myself, I know your pain. Having all your management tools in one place is really helpful. Bmhost uses Cpanel, a pretty solid admin tool that lets you manage all your own site needs (email, databases, add-on packages, etc.).
Good luck!
The more positive web-presence the better, I think. If your friend doesn't have a website, he should probably get one set up. Websites are relatively cheap, and rapidly becoming a prerequisite for any kind of marketing (including marketing yourself). Also, as an actor, getting your bio on IMDB might help too.
More on google bombing from Wikipedia.
I had a similiar question about .xxx in mind- how do conventional businesses go about securing the .xxx version of their trademark (i.e. "monkeyfilter.xxx") before it gets claimed and (ahem) abused?
I know some TLDs require authentication before you can register the domain (.coop, for example, requires proof that the website is actually for a cooperative business). Will businesses have to prove they've got the pr0n to get the domain?
I'm not sure that this isn't a hoax site. I've been involved in cohousing "communes", and although this has the right sound, it's really over the top. The web design is a little too nice for a complete nutcase, and the section on roleplaying games sounds tongue-in-cheek.
DM: You have entered a long, dim hallway. Under your feet, the floor feels rubbery and slimy.
Elf: Oh, gross!
DM: The walls have pink flesh tones
Dwarf: I don’t like it at all. Maybe we should go back.
Elf: Wait! [speaking now to the DM] I touch the walls.
DM: The walls feel soft to the touch. And warm
Dwarf: That’s what I thought! Crap! [turning now to the DM] I take out my axe and make a swipe at the wall.
DM: [Throws some dice behind a paper screen and then consults some charts.] You created a deep gush at the wall. From the distance, you hear thudding sounds.
I love the idea of a 3 lb. capuchin wearing a kevlar vest- if he were actually to get shot (and what evil villian wouldn't try to shoot a cute little monkey?), I'm sure the bullet would just bounce right off, leaving the monkey time to pull his capuchin-sized .357...
Atmosphere more important than story.. don't you really mean atmosphere is more important than historical accuracy? Atmosphere enhances a story.
I think you might have misread Proteus' statement. It's not that atmosphere is more important than story, but rather that it is more important than "recreating the vernacular" when trying to tell a good story.
What Scartol said. I thought the best part was his lack of self-consciousness about the whole thing. Unlike that Ghyslain kid, he seemed to know exactly what he was doing putting that bit online, and having a good time. Oh well.
Well, I think like most series, its draw is in the pull of the story over the whole season- watching one episode doesn't necessarily introduce you to the more interesting aspects of the characters or themes. On the other hand, it is a bit of a "love it or hate it" show, so you might never like it. My girlfriend can't get past the rawness of the language, but my mother thinks it's great...
In any case, it sounds like you watched this season's premiere, which was thick with twisted plotlines from last season. Try some of the older episodes if you want to give it another try.
Speaking as a native, Kentucky has plenty of fine folks with more balanced perspectives about the world. Unfortunately, like everywhere else in the U.S. these days, those folks are in the minority.
Having read this article (from the MeFi post), I'd have to say that kid's grandparents really suck for handing him to the cops, no matter what they read in his journal.
On preview, that's a good point, Fes. It would be shame if we had to nuke Clarke County...
You might also consider Speakeasy DSL, if it's available in your area. They offer "Onelink services" specifically for people who don't want a landline. It's probably not cheaper than cable, however, so take this as you will.
I have a soft-spot for George Romero's Knightriders. I suspect that everybody has a movie like this- one that they saw at just the right time in their life that it sticks with them forever.
I believe this comic was inspired by a short-form role-playing game called My Life with Master, by Paul Czege. It's a fun game if you're into playful self-loathing and dark humor.
posted by muaddib 17 years ago
In "Genpets: the only bioengineered buddies."
Flagpole, you might be thinking of "RePet" from The 6th Day.
posted by muaddib 18 years ago
In "Curious George the trickster."
HawthorneWingo, I've been tying my shoes "wrong" my entire life. I wonder if our methods are different? Mine involves making "bunny ears", then knotting those together. I learned it as a boy from a swami in a carnival...
posted by muaddib 18 years ago
In "Purple people."
Are you sure it doesn't have something to do with the Purple Man? I hear he's good at starting cults...
posted by muaddib 18 years ago
In "Curious George: another webhosting question"
I've been hosting all my sites lately with bmhost, and I've been happy with them so far. They use and support a full set of open source solutions, their prices are good ($120/year for 500MB), and their support responsiveness is better than any other hosting provider I've dealt with before. Having set up sites for small businesses and non-profits myself, I know your pain. Having all your management tools in one place is really helpful. Bmhost uses Cpanel, a pretty solid admin tool that lets you manage all your own site needs (email, databases, add-on packages, etc.). Good luck!
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Aliens we'll never meat..."
Don't forget about Meathead (no, not that one either...)
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Curious Google Bombing George"
The more positive web-presence the better, I think. If your friend doesn't have a website, he should probably get one set up. Websites are relatively cheap, and rapidly becoming a prerequisite for any kind of marketing (including marketing yourself). Also, as an actor, getting your bio on IMDB might help too. More on google bombing from Wikipedia.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Curious George: Who gets se.xxx?"
I had a similiar question about .xxx in mind- how do conventional businesses go about securing the .xxx version of their trademark (i.e. "monkeyfilter.xxx") before it gets claimed and (ahem) abused? I know some TLDs require authentication before you can register the domain (.coop, for example, requires proof that the website is actually for a cooperative business). Will businesses have to prove they've got the pr0n to get the domain?
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "For when your toys just aren't passive aggressive enough."
For what it's worth, I believe that girl is also one of the models for Manhattan-based Busted Tees.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Everett: a permanent ecovillage"
I'm not sure that this isn't a hoax site. I've been involved in cohousing "communes", and although this has the right sound, it's really over the top. The web design is a little too nice for a complete nutcase, and the section on roleplaying games sounds tongue-in-cheek. DM: You have entered a long, dim hallway. Under your feet, the floor feels rubbery and slimy. Elf: Oh, gross! DM: The walls have pink flesh tones Dwarf: I don’t like it at all. Maybe we should go back. Elf: Wait! [speaking now to the DM] I touch the walls. DM: The walls feel soft to the touch. And warm Dwarf: That’s what I thought! Crap! [turning now to the DM] I take out my axe and make a swipe at the wall. DM: [Throws some dice behind a paper screen and then consults some charts.] You created a deep gush at the wall. From the distance, you hear thudding sounds.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Police want to add monkey to SWAT team."
I love the idea of a 3 lb. capuchin wearing a kevlar vest- if he were actually to get shot (and what evil villian wouldn't try to shoot a cute little monkey?), I'm sure the bullet would just bounce right off, leaving the monkey time to pull his capuchin-sized .357...
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "What the "
Hey, better that than a theme park based on Jonathan Swift's work... (then again, maybe that's not a bad idea)
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Curious George: What's the deal with Deadwood?"
Atmosphere more important than story.. don't you really mean atmosphere is more important than historical accuracy? Atmosphere enhances a story. I think you might have misread Proteus' statement. It's not that atmosphere is more important than story, but rather that it is more important than "recreating the vernacular" when trying to tell a good story.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
There is a kind of magic to how often they can work "cocksucker" into a conversation, I'll admit...
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "This guy is great."
What Scartol said. I thought the best part was his lack of self-consciousness about the whole thing. Unlike that Ghyslain kid, he seemed to know exactly what he was doing putting that bit online, and having a good time. Oh well.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Curious George: What's the deal with Deadwood?"
Well, I think like most series, its draw is in the pull of the story over the whole season- watching one episode doesn't necessarily introduce you to the more interesting aspects of the characters or themes. On the other hand, it is a bit of a "love it or hate it" show, so you might never like it. My girlfriend can't get past the rawness of the language, but my mother thinks it's great... In any case, it sounds like you watched this season's premiere, which was thick with twisted plotlines from last season. Try some of the older episodes if you want to give it another try.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Kentucky student gets arrested for writing a short story."
Speaking as a native, Kentucky has plenty of fine folks with more balanced perspectives about the world. Unfortunately, like everywhere else in the U.S. these days, those folks are in the minority. Having read this article (from the MeFi post), I'd have to say that kid's grandparents really suck for handing him to the cops, no matter what they read in his journal. On preview, that's a good point, Fes. It would be shame if we had to nuke Clarke County...
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Check for traps."
more to the point, Wheaton's a web geek like most of the rest of us- which is to say, not especially cool, but nonetheless one of us...
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Curious George: Landline ahoy!"
You might also consider Speakeasy DSL, if it's available in your area. They offer "Onelink services" specifically for people who don't want a landline. It's probably not cheaper than cable, however, so take this as you will.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
In "Cinematic George - Favorite Under-Rated Movies"
I have a soft-spot for George Romero's Knightriders. I suspect that everybody has a movie like this- one that they saw at just the right time in their life that it sticks with them forever.
posted by muaddib 19 years ago
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