New Blog Idea
Hi folks. I have an idea for a new blog, and I am looking for volunteers. First, thanks to John Norton (who has given his characters blogs) and Ellcee who has some pretty funny FBOFW satire going on. So, my thought was, why can't ALL the comic strip characters have blogs? What would poor Irving (Cathy's husband) have to say if he could tell the whole world his thoughts?
So, the new blog is tentatively titled "Our Life on the Funny Pages." I would like to start with a team of about 5-10 (but more if need be) people. Each person would post as ONE comic strip character. Whenever you posted to the blog, you'd be posting in character.
Think of the possibilities: You could choose to be Sarge (from Beetle Bailey) and you could write as though you are a repressed homosexual, and that's where your rage comes from. You could be LuAnn and write the blog of a teenage girl. My initial inclination is that you will only post when your character appears in the strip. For instance, Irving doesn't show up every day, or even every week. You don't even have to be a person. I've toyed with being the bird waitress from Shoe (but I don't know her name).
If we get several people from the same strip: For instance, Mr. Dithers (Dagwood's boss), the lady who drives Dagwood's carpool, and Dagwood's postman, we might have several people posting about the same things from different perspectives. But, I would like to have some variety, too. So, I don't want to have only 7 posters, and they all be from Sally Forth
I would like for anyone who is interested to email me (bigalscomicblog@yahoo.com) and tell me which comic strip character you would like to be and why. I'm going to try to keep it manageable -- at least at first. So, I probably won't start with more than 5-10. Make your case for your character a good one!
If two people "claim" the same character I'll choose the one I think is best. Or, if I can't tell who is best, I'll go with whoever wrote in first. I might then suggest another character.
I might also turn you down if you're from a good strip (subjective, I know). I, for one, would LOOVE to be Alice (the triangle haired woman from Dilbert). But, the point is to MAKE FUN of the strips in question. Dilbert's good enough as it is. I can't improve upon it.
It might be a busy few weeks at work for me, but I've set a goal of having this going by May 1. Sooner if possible. Once I get a team together, we'll start brainstorming ideas.
No, it's not the end of Big Al's Comic Blog. I think I'll choose as my character someone who doesn't appear daily. In fact, I think I'm going to go ahead and claim Mr. Dithers for myself. I really like the guy's rage. I reserve the right to change my mind, so if someone's adamant about being Mr. Dithers, let me know. I could always be convinced to be the bird waitress.
Don't forget: March's Worst Broom Hilda. The polls are still open. Vote today.
So, the new blog is tentatively titled "Our Life on the Funny Pages." I would like to start with a team of about 5-10 (but more if need be) people. Each person would post as ONE comic strip character. Whenever you posted to the blog, you'd be posting in character.
Think of the possibilities: You could choose to be Sarge (from Beetle Bailey) and you could write as though you are a repressed homosexual, and that's where your rage comes from. You could be LuAnn and write the blog of a teenage girl. My initial inclination is that you will only post when your character appears in the strip. For instance, Irving doesn't show up every day, or even every week. You don't even have to be a person. I've toyed with being the bird waitress from Shoe (but I don't know her name).
If we get several people from the same strip: For instance, Mr. Dithers (Dagwood's boss), the lady who drives Dagwood's carpool, and Dagwood's postman, we might have several people posting about the same things from different perspectives. But, I would like to have some variety, too. So, I don't want to have only 7 posters, and they all be from Sally Forth
I would like for anyone who is interested to email me (bigalscomicblog@yahoo.com) and tell me which comic strip character you would like to be and why. I'm going to try to keep it manageable -- at least at first. So, I probably won't start with more than 5-10. Make your case for your character a good one!
If two people "claim" the same character I'll choose the one I think is best. Or, if I can't tell who is best, I'll go with whoever wrote in first. I might then suggest another character.
I might also turn you down if you're from a good strip (subjective, I know). I, for one, would LOOVE to be Alice (the triangle haired woman from Dilbert). But, the point is to MAKE FUN of the strips in question. Dilbert's good enough as it is. I can't improve upon it.
It might be a busy few weeks at work for me, but I've set a goal of having this going by May 1. Sooner if possible. Once I get a team together, we'll start brainstorming ideas.
No, it's not the end of Big Al's Comic Blog. I think I'll choose as my character someone who doesn't appear daily. In fact, I think I'm going to go ahead and claim Mr. Dithers for myself. I really like the guy's rage. I reserve the right to change my mind, so if someone's adamant about being Mr. Dithers, let me know. I could always be convinced to be the bird waitress.
Don't forget: March's Worst Broom Hilda. The polls are still open. Vote today.
posted by big al at 11:06 PM
9 Comments:
I think that's a fantastic idea. I've e-mailed you regarding my character choice. Are we going to be identified, or is it going to be a secret as to who's who? Either way, it's gonna be fun.
Great idea! Will email you forthwith.
(And thanks for the compliment!)
As for Irving ... hmmm ... probably what anyone would say when waking to the sun's loving warmth and the sweet twittering of happy songbirds, only to roll over and see Cathy ...
ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
But Cathy doesn't have a nose?! How does she smell??
Terrible! *ba-dum TSSSS*
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Thank you folks, that was John Norton. He'll be here all week. Enjoy the buffet and don't forget to tip your waitress!
To quote Fozzie Bear, "Wakka Wakka Wakka"
That right there is some good funny page-worthy humor!
Hey-- Is it too late to submit a BH for consideration?
I was on vacation for the past week and a half...
Negative! It is not too late. The Broom Hilda contest has (so far) been much less popular than the Family Circus contest.
Do people actually like BH?
So far there are 3 nominees posted, plus a new one emailed to me. I will update if I ever get a chance to post! And the votes are merely trickling in.
Hope you had a nice vacation! When you got back to the office, were there tons and tons of things piled up in your inbox? That's what happens to Cathy when she goes anywhere. And it is FUN-NY!
Actually, my office was used as storage for new stuff that came in!
Hilarious!!!
I walked in and one of the guys was taking a bookshelf out of my office.
"If you folks need the space, I can leave."
HARDEEHARHAR!!!
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