Does anyone out there have a StumbleUpon account? Do you want to be on my friends list? It should would be nice if you did.
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Does anyone out there have a StumbleUpon account? Do you want to be on my friends list? It should would be nice if you did.
Here's the URL to my StumbleUpon account page:
Let's be friends!
| Jun 3, 2003 | THE WORLD IS CHANGING ALL AROUND US |
| Jan 27, 2009 | POPULAR BY-PROXY |
| Aug 12, 2003 | WEDDING BELLS |
| Mar 5, 2009 | LAYOUT QUESTION |
| Jun 3, 2009 | THE SOCIAL BOOKMARKS |
I did something a little different with today's incentive sketch. Instead of posting the roughed, pencil blue-line... I decided to try my hand at sketching in ink. I turned out kinda okay. It's supposed to be me dressed up as one of the soldiers from Troy. I don't know how accurate it is, as I don't plan on seeing Troy ever. But if you vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix, you can judge for yourself.
I guess despite all of the negative previews, Troy did okay business this weekend. I have a felling it's going to drop off dramatically with the coming of Shrek 2 on Wednesday.
I have a very weird bias when it comes to Shrek. I didn't want to like the first film when it came out. I thought it was okay, but it was a little too slick for my tastes... a little too proud of itself. It took too much glee at poking holes in the Disney tradition. When I watched the movie a second time on DVD, I was thoroughly disgusted by it and haven't watched it since.
I think there might still be some holdover grudge from when Shrek won the very first Best Animated Picture Oscar when Monster's, Inc. so CLEARLY should have won. I mean, for Sully's fur ALONE, they should have won. I should mention that I'm a hard-core Pixar freak.
But now I'm hearing news that Shrek 2 is actually BETTER than the original. I can only imagine they've grown more comfortable with the character and are animating him better, too. I'll admit that Antonio Banderas' turn as Puss-In-Boots looks utterly hilarious. Too bad they still have Mike Meyers doing his Fat Bastard-cum-"If It's Not Scottish, It's Crap" voice work...
I hope you're enjoying the continuation of last week's storyline. I know it may seem like I'm drawing out the idea that Tom will now fall for any hair-brained scheme put in his path, but there will be a payoff soon. I promise.
Hey, have you notice that I've updated the Wizard World Chicago Fund status bar? You guys really heeded the call and I thank you! That little build up in cash all came from advertising and merchandise sales AS WELL AS some very generous donations! I even received one the "old fashioned" way - through SNAIL MAIL!
You guys rock. I'm one-fifth of the way toward the goal. I'm really starting to look forward to August.
By the way, I'm going to start producing small, black and white booklets of my favorite Theater Hopper strips. I plan on giving them away at the convention so people will remember to visit the site when they get home. It'll be a real D.I.Y. effort. Xerox, saddle stitch, a wink and a smile. If you have opinions on which strips should be included, you can leave your thoughts in the forum.
Once I have a few whipped up, they'll become one of the new donation incentive instead of the desktop wallpaper. You can get your hands on this little collection before everyone else! I'll be sure to let you know when they're back from the printer.
I also want to mention that we're still taking pre-orders for another batch of t-shirts. If you're thinking about getting one, now is a good time!
Lastly, be sure to check out our latest sponsor Syntax Error Comics - a great 3-D comic that has advertised with us before. It's one of my personal favorites. The technical aspects are done very well, but what keeps me coming back is the writing.
Thanks again to those of you who have contributed to the Wizard World Chicago Fund. I sincerely appreciate it!
| Jun 30, 06 | GAY IMMIGRANT JESUS |
| May 10, 04 | SUSPEND AT YOUR OWN RISK |
| May 19, 04 | THE DRAMATIC EXPLOSION |
| May 21, 04 | THIS ENDING REQUIRES A LITTLE OF WHAT WENT MISSING |
I have been delaying a major blog. I have watched several movies and have had various other real life experiences I feel compelled to mention, but those things will have to wait. I need to cover a few basics first.
Congratulations are in order.
I'd like to give a shout out to my friend Eric, for becoming engaged to his girl Stacey. Eric is an Officer in the Navy and lives in New York. Eric apparently could not resist the marriage bug after hanging out with me and my wife* for a short time. *(This probably had nothing to do with it.)
Apparently, there is an outbreak, because...
I just found out that my friend Mark also needs a word up for becoming engaged to his girl Erin. This is contingent on Mark surviving a hiking trip this fall. I have been on two hiking trips with Mark and am certain that Mark will survive much better with Erin around.
Word up to all of you! Now you will be happily married like me!
(suckers.)
| Sep 14, 2007 | WANNA BE MY STUMBLE BUDDY? |
| Jun 3, 2003 | THE WORLD IS CHANGING ALL AROUND US |
I don't know what it is about summer, but it seems to instgate a lot of change.
First It's All Been Done hangs up its hat, then I learn that Force Monkeys closes up shop, NOW I'm reading that my beloved Nothing Nice to Say is ending its run in 5 days? Nevermind Zach from No Pants Tuesday has seemingly taken a vacation to Mars, or something. What the hell am I supposed to do with myself now that all my favorites are leaving me?
I guess I'll have to make some new friends.
Never-the-less, be sure to visit all of these fallen brothers and make sure their archives remain strong.
In more positive news, Mark Velard of Jayhoo and Jawhoo is upping production to FIVE TIMES A WEEK! I guess it just goes to show when a door is closed a window is opened. Check it out!
| Aug 23, 2002 | CONTROVERSY |
| Oct 20, 2004 | NEW SPONSORS |
| Jul 28, 2004 | ZACH MILLER KICKS ALL Y’ALLS BEHINDS! |
| Jan 31, 2005 | NOTHING NICE TO SAY IS BACK!!! |

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