I do not like questions from the readers personally. But hey, there's gotta be a topic about the comic, and today, I'm the creator of it.
Someone asked her this at Anthrocon, actually. Her reply, which I think I caught the end of on film, was something like "Try to make as many people as you can happy, without making as many people as you can unhappy."
I do like questions from the readers, they give us insights into the mind of the artist, the views of other readers and while this one is not funny it is honest, which is what I feel matters here.
Quote from: Minishear on February 19, 2010, 06:43:23 AM
I do not like questions from the readers personally. But hey, there's gotta be a topic about the comic, and today, I'm the creator of it.
So far the vast bulk of the posts from you are you commenting on how you don't like or hate some aspect of the comic, so I'll take that first part as a given. Ever played L4D? I swear, you're like Francis.
Do you like vests and lasagna mondays by chance?
I agree with this message. Might print this out and put it on my planned collage-wall in the future...
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:04:22 AM
Do you like vests and lasagna mondays by chance?
I don't see what's so bad about vests...
sorry amber, couldn't resist
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Turnsky/Sketches/Vol1089beaker.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Turnsky/Sketches/Vol1089beaker.jpg
(edited previous for better amusement)
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:04:22 AM
Quote from: Minishear on February 19, 2010, 06:43:23 AM
I do not like questions from the readers personally. But hey, there's gotta be a topic about the comic, and today, I'm the creator of it.
So far the vast bulk of the posts from you are you commenting on how you don't like or hate some aspect of the comic, so I'll take that first part as a given. Ever played L4D? I swear, you're like Francis.
Do you like vests and lasagna mondays by chance?
There is also a group of people Francis hates, but rereading the rules, I'm not sure if I should post the link cause it might sound racist and I don't wanna make people sad. :<
That belief is similar to my own, go down making as many people smile as I can. Except when I'm fragging people online. I'm just following the games rules. I can't help it if I kill you 50 times in a row. You should have dodged better. (although i can just mess around if i get too annoying with the kills, it's for fun after all)
Uh, there' s no confirmed statement about any group in particular that he hates that could be considered racism. There's some speculation about it, but nothing to back it up.
i wonder where the readers send these questions that they get answered anyway.
...to the email button on the comic page?
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
Uh, there' s no confirmed statement about any group in particular that he hates that could be considered racism. There's some speculation about it, but nothing to back it up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3B3cy2_vs
Quote from: Jasonrevall on February 19, 2010, 08:11:52 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
Uh, there' s no confirmed statement about any group in particular that he hates that could be considered racism. There's some speculation about it, but nothing to back it up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3B3cy2_vs
Nah, that's not racism, that's just common sense.
:B
Quote from: Jasonrevall on February 19, 2010, 08:11:52 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
Uh, there' s no confirmed statement about any group in particular that he hates that could be considered racism. There's some speculation about it, but nothing to back it up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3B3cy2_vs
Yeah, I'm at work. No youtube for me. What's the quote? I 'hate canada'? That's the closest I can think of from him, and I'm pretty sure that's not 'racist'. Or maybe when Louis is about to die and he comments that Louis looks like 'shit'? Sorry but that's a common quote for someone who's not looking so well, particularly among vulgar folks. After that, if you're talking about the 'iron cross' on his arm, sorry, that symbol is used by lots of folks and doesn't have to necessarily imply he's a skinhead. Shaved head? I've got one too. Still not a racist.
This argument has been all over the steam forums in the past. It's been beaten to death. He's not racist, just a jerk.
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 09:04:38 AM
This argument has been all over the steam forums in the past. It's been beaten to death. He's not racist, just a jerk.
yeah, that dead horse is looking a tad ripe, best get a fresh one to smack about with sticks. >:3
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 09:14:48 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 09:04:38 AM
This argument has been all over the steam forums in the past. It's been beaten to death. He's not racist, just a jerk.
yeah, that dead horse is looking a tad ripe, best get a fresh one to smack about with sticks. >:3
That horse better be non-sentient >:3
*funny, my first post is a threat :P*
Quote from: BetaToxin5 on February 19, 2010, 10:30:30 AM
That horse better be non-sentient >:3
*funny, my first post is a threat :P*
And on that note, don't forget to read the rules if you haven't already done so :3
All I can say is "Awww" that answer seems kind heart warming somehow. And for some reason, stating she doesn't have a punch line makes it funny. I have a weird sense of humor.
Ok think that some will hate me for this. But isnt the meaning of life and everything 42?
*Runs away*
It's actually the answer to the question of Life, the universe, and everything. Which is not necessarily the meaning of life. :3
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 09:04:38 AM
Quote from: Jasonrevall on February 19, 2010, 08:11:52 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
Uh, there' s no confirmed statement about any group in particular that he hates that could be considered racism. There's some speculation about it, but nothing to back it up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3B3cy2_vs
Yeah, I'm at work. No youtube for me. What's the quote? I 'hate canada'? That's the closest I can think of from him, and I'm pretty sure that's not 'racist'. Or maybe when Louis is about to die and he comments that Louis looks like 'shit'? Sorry but that's a common quote for someone who's not looking so well, particularly among vulgar folks. After that, if you're talking about the 'iron cross' on his arm, sorry, that symbol is used by lots of folks and doesn't have to necessarily imply he's a skinhead. Shaved head? I've got one too. Still not a racist.
This argument has been all over the steam forums in the past. It's been beaten to death. He's not racist, just a jerk.
I wasn't saying he was racist, I just didn't want to offend someone or upset a mod. But yeah, he hates Canada, he goes on about how he hates Canada and how some special infected looked Canadian and stuff. Like "Oh my God I hate Canada so much!" and "If there's one thing I hate more than vampires its Canada, Eh."
Edit: Personally I think it's kindof funny, but I also honestly don't think he really hates everything he says he hates either. Not in the "I want to kill it" way, yah know?
Cute Chibi-Amber is cute chibi.
Quote from: Tons of People
Holy nest of quotes, Batman!
seriously folks, can we get back on topic, pleaaaaaase?
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
Quote from: Tons of People
Holy nest of quotes, Batman!
seriously folks, can we get back on topic, pleaaaaaase?
Alright. It would seem that Amber has once again proven she is the Lord Of Chibi. Like Toric said, that chibi Amber is pretty darn cute. Also is there some kind of format to send to Amber if we have a question about the comic or do we just do our best to let her know it's a questions from the reader kind of dealie?
Quote from: Jasonrevall on February 19, 2010, 11:34:49 AM
I wasn't saying he was racist, I just didn't want to offend someone or upset a mod. But yeah, he hates Canada, he goes on about how he hates Canada and how some special infected looked Canadian and stuff. Like "Oh my God I hate Canada so much!" and "If there's one thing I hate more than vampires its Canada, Eh."
Edit: Personally I think it's kindof funny, but I also honestly don't think he really hates everything he says he hates either. Not in the "I want to kill it" way, yah know?
I think you're mixing Francis and Ellis together. Ellis constantly says how he thinks an infected looks/sounds Canadian iirc. Francis seems to think that Riverside is in Canada (there is a place in Canada called that, I used to live there), it's in Pennsylvania in this case. Every time someone mentions Riverside he states that he hates Canada, much to the confusion of the other survivors. This is a nod to the arguments about where the game was held. See http://left4dead.wikia.com/wiki/Francis for more info. In general, Francis just hates everything. Except for vests, lasagna mondays.. and eventually he recants his hate for the army (after they save him).
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
Quote from: Tons of People
Holy nest of quotes, Batman!
seriously folks, can we get back on topic, pleaaaaaase?
No. L4D is srs bsns. >:[
Wow... Start talking about the author's meaning of life and the conversation switches over to L4D and how the one char hates Canada...
OF COURSE VALVE HATES CANADA!!! Seriously, BioWare's located there. And if you were facing off against them, you'd probably hate them too. (Reminds me... I need to reinstall Neverwinter NIghts and check out the mod archives... It's been a few years since I last browsed 'em...)
But my feeling on the meaning of life? Some omnipotent being got bored and created The SIms: Earth. Take that as you will...
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
I don't know about you all, but I laughed uproariously when I read today's comic. . . . .does that mean there's something very, very wrong with me?
Oh, I know what I was laughing about now. I thought everyone was going to put their own versions of their "Meaning of Life" up and they would be just as funny. Here's mine.
I had an inkling of what the meaning of my life would be on my wedding day, but I really knew the first time I held my son in my hands.
Feel free to gather amusement from that.
To me the meaning of life, is to live it doing the things that you love and enjoy doing! :mowhappy
I think the meaning of life is hide and seek. The entire universe is playing hide and seek with itself by fragmenting itself into minutiae (namely, us) and seeing how many of those can find the center again.
While I usually enjoy the questions from the readers, and I love the sentiment that this portrayed... Yeah, I'm kinda meh on the soapboxing. I can see why she doesn't like to do it much. On the other hand, I DO love chibi-amber, so it balances out to a yay. :mowsmile
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 12:07:28 PM
I think you're mixing Francis and Ellis together. Ellis constantly says how he thinks an infected looks/sounds Canadian iirc. Francis seems to think that Riverside is in Canada (there is a place in Canada called that, I used to live there), it's in Pennsylvania in this case. Every time someone mentions Riverside he states that he hates Canada, much to the confusion of the other survivors. This is a nod to the arguments about where the game was held.
You guys lost me long ago. What are you talking about?
Quote from: Mao LaorenSee http://left4dead.wikia.com/wiki/Francis for more info. In general, Francis just hates everything. Except for vests, lasagna mondays.. and eventually he recants his hate for the army (after they save him).
Oh... well, not like that helps me much beyond identifying it. Looks like nothing I'd have an interest in.
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 01:18:32 PM
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
This calls for a musical interlude!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 01:18:32 PM
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
This calls for a musical interlude!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGH!!! COKE UP NOSE!!! IT BURNS!!! HOLY CRAP IT BUUUUUUUUURNNNNNNNNS!!!
Dang, I need to find and play that game now...
Amber's drawings make my days better. So that's at least one person right there! Mission accomplished, now is video game time?
Long ago, I heard and accepted the camper's oath to "take nothing but photographs, and leave nothing but footprints" as my life's goal.
Since then I've added "Leave every place you've been a little bit better than it was, when you go."
So, bravo Amber!
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 01:18:32 PM
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
This calls for a musical interlude!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy96DxXl5DM :mwaha :P
That's a very nice attitude to life, Amber.
I wish everyone shared it. The world would be a much nicer place to be.
Quote from: Drayco84 on February 19, 2010, 01:06:28 PMBut my feeling on the meaning of life? Some omnipotent being got bored and created The SIms: Earth. Take that as you will...
That is not the meaning of life. If you are right, that is the _origin_ of life.
It is important to keep the two separate.
Quote from: Tiger_T on February 20, 2010, 04:28:15 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 01:18:32 PM
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
This calls for a musical interlude!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy96DxXl5DM :mwaha :P
THAT DOES IT! ALL-OUT MUSIC VIDEO WAR!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1_0SUGlDQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1_0SUGlDQ)
BRING IT ON, SUCKAS!
Quote from: Drayco84 on February 20, 2010, 10:54:26 PM
Quote from: Tiger_T on February 20, 2010, 04:28:15 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on February 19, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on February 19, 2010, 01:18:32 PM
....Oh no you didn't. >:[
This calls for a musical interlude!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy96DxXl5DM :mwaha :P
THAT DOES IT! ALL-OUT MUSIC VIDEO WAR!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1_0SUGlDQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1_0SUGlDQ)
BRING IT ON, SUCKAS!
Apparently, the meaning of life to some is Youtube music video wars..... :3
In that regard, I leave you with this! :mowcookie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo&feature=fvw
I see your kitteh, and raise you a bunneh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAn2UFXSsgw&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAn2UFXSsgw&feature=related)
Warning: "Nature Channel" informative and prolly NSFW.. (Hilarious as heck, though.)
Shame it isn't set to music...
EDIT: Whoops, wrong vid.
And I'll call you on your "wild" bunny, and raise you a Kung-Fu Squirrel.... >:3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFWeldHtJgI&feature=related
I say good for Amber. I think she has the right idea. I'll admit I was totally expecting her to say something stupid at teh end for the sake of funny, but the comic is much more meaningful the way it is. I couldn't have asked for a better answer.
And I have to say I kind of agree. I've kind of made it my quest, whether God-given or not, to make other people happy in this life and the next. It's not easy, but like Amber I'm doing my best. I'm very happy with this mission, and I hope Amber is too.
I'm also slightly disappointed that this thread of all threads has more YouTube war posts than on-topic discussions, even during breaks in the battle.