What would you say to a thread (looked after by mods) where the readers of QC could post their questions of QC and stuff like that.
I liked the thread on Crtl+Alt+Del (it seems to have dissapeared now)
which also a answer thread so the answers were not swamped by the questions.
Just a thought really.
How would you describe yourself when you were a high school student? What'd you do? What kind of people did you hang out with?
Do you see QC as a commentary on your personal life?
What's it like trying to make a living doing this?
Wanna Make Out?
What inspired Pintsize/the anthroPC in general?
Who are your biggest influences artistically? Is there anyone who's artwork you study or look at to learn from and such?
White ninja artistically?
...
Seriously?
I mean I love White Ninja, but... wow.
Do you have a name picked out for "OCD Girl" who lives upstairs? You don't have to reveal it now, just reassure some of us that you do have a name for her.
What type of games machine does marten have?
I saw in the *very* early ones that steve and pintsize were playng on one.
Do you like Radiohead or not?
Thier new album should be soon and I was wondering if you was thinking of getting it.
Is Marten going to get any in within the next two weeks?
Do you hate people asking if martens going to get his end away?
One more thing, is it just me or does the fourms load *ass-slow*?
Can OCD girl be named Sarah?
Also, do you like Deathcab for Cutie?
I really can't stand Ben Gibbard. The singer of used-to-be-slowcore-but-now-they're-emo Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service, his mincing, oh-look-how-clever-I-am lyrics grate on my nerves like few other singers can manage.
Switchblade & Kid Modernist: Okay.
Jeph: Have you ever considered writing a book? I'd so read it.
Agreed. Knock it off.
what nationalitydoes Martin hail from? We all know Dora is Italian, and, well, I guess we don't know about Faye's Heritage either... Well, yeah... also, what company made pintsize?
=P
kinda obscure, but, whatever ;)
Uhmm.... who do you think your greatest influences are when it comes to your writing style?
Where did my life go wrong?
Long, obsessive and creepy but I'll ask anyway...
Things I've noticed
Marten mentioning Belgian monks who brew their own beer.
Somewhere lambic-ish beverage mentioned in a news post.
The OCD girl is called Hannelore...
So, how is it that you know more about Belgium then most non Belgian folks?
Also, why do the shopkeepers laugh at you in a guitar store when you play "Stairway to heaven" as try-out?
So I have this friend, and sometimes when he's with a girl he just can't get . . . aroused, and he wants to know: is this normal?
How far along with the story are you in your head? Were the backstories formed already when you started qc?
Well there be any interesting Cameos from Pizza Girl in the near future?
Am I wearing my socks?
And what colour are the walls of the room in which you (most of the time) draw QC?
Why do fools fall in love?
Agreed. Knock it off.
oh, and by way of a question: did the spartan lack of belongings that seems to afflict Faye and Marten (seriously, where are all the CDs and stuff they supposedly own?) arise out of a storyline need to reflect their lack of funds, or was it originally just plain laziness at not wanting to fill every frame with all their crap? Or an amalgam of both?
QC has a lot of plots going on now. I assume you let the "characters do the writing", but have you ever thought of a plot that you began to write but scrapped because you thought it wasn't that great? Lets call them the lost story-lines. I tend to do that sometimes. I end up starting over.
Is it just me or has Raven changed tremendously?
Like I understand the reformed goth thing, but it just isn't even close. I can't picture goth raven flashing her boobies. And I don't remember her being that ditzy either.
Then again I think she was in 3 strips before she became a serious addition, so i dunno.
Jeph - are you familiar with the music group "Doves"?
Empire or Jedi?
WHY DO YOU SPELL YOUR NAME WITH THAT INSUFFERABLE 'PH'?!?
GEEZ
Switchblade & Kid Modernist: Okay.
Jeph: Have you ever considered writing a book? I'd so read it.
If you couldn't be a webcartoonist, what would you want to be?
Jeph: Do you enjoy answering the silly questions as well as the serious questions?
I read from time to time about a song called "Freebird" is it really as bad as you seem to make it out to be?
1 question, 2 pleads:
1) Are you going to make what you think Marten's band music would sound like and post it and things? Cause that would be a pretty cool thing.
2) Please please please please please please make an "I <3 Suffering" shirt.
3) I think you would like The Sugarplastic. I am trying to spread their word. They have gone too long without recognition.
Give 'em a chance. 4 minutes of your time. (http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3U7E88WODZQFC2RHA70FV9ELCU)
Have you ever heard of Honeywell (the band, not the company)?
As you have made the comic, do you find you progressively take longer to make a comic because of the improved artwork and writing, or it takes less time because of your experience?
Opinion: Webcomics are the artistic movement over our time, comparable to the Romantics, the Beats, Hair Bands, and other groups of cool people who liked making cool things for others to see or read or hear, and are often high profile (in their community) friends/enemies.
Also, do you think Boston is really that cool? Because lots of webcomic artists seem to hang out there.
And finally, in your general experience, how cool are the artists/writers of webcomics, when you encounter them personally? Of course, I'm curious from a fan perspective, because if I went up to Boston (or Maryland, or San Diego, or wherever it's cool to be) and ran across some webtoonists, I'd have a different experience than you would, because you are friends with some, and are definitely known by all. And if they don't know you it's because they're not known themselves, probably. Snotty prats. Anyway, are your kind cool with fans awkwardly introducing themselves in non-convention (or conventional) places?[/quote]
What is your favorite beverage?
Whatever happened to Velociraptor Boyfriend?
Quote from: Manta RayEmpire or Jedi?
Night Elf.
Quote from: Manta RayEmpire or Jedi?
Night Elf.
do people seriously nit pick your work to the stage of "omg fayes boob's are bigger today"?
BAMF (http://www.questionablecontent.net/tutorial.php)
Actually, he does; it's linked in the answer to the third question on the FAQ page.
Are the indietits going to continue to be a sporadic comic that you update when you have time, something you plan to begin on a regular basis again, or are they facing the end of their updates?
Do you play slow or fast mana? As a corollary, do you agree with the claim that the Serra Angel is the most valuable overall card to play in a white-themed deck?
Also, Jeph, what brands/models of guitars do you own/enjoy?
Did QC start out on questionablecontent.net, or did it start on one of those free servers?
Jeph, do you listen to any hip-hop? I ask because I notice you have quite a diverse selecton of music on the RL page, with the only notable genre unrepresented being hip-hop (unless you count the Avalanches). Just wondering.
Did you watch "Hey Arnold?"
What is your favorite videogame of all time?
Shouldn't you be doing something else right now?
Squall or Seifer?
Phrase your answer in Fangirlese for full credit.
What was your favourite kind of M:tG deck to play with? Favourite race/class combination in any pen and paper role playing game? Who'd win in a fist fight, Kafka or Wilde? If you had complete creative control would you do a comic on a regular basis in a different format?
Why is the "pie r squared" (damn the lack of nifty keys on keyboards) shirt Marten wore forever ago so cool? And do you know where I might be able to get one? And if not how come you have not created them?
If I sent you an interview for an article I'm writing about webcomics for the school newspaper, would you answer?
If you answered the question above, see this: How would I best go about sending it to you?
Favorite one I ever put together was a black/blue all-flying deck. I don't do pen and paper RPGs. Kafka. Define "different format".
Quote from: Ninjasoup4What is your favorite videogame of all time?
Probably Final Fantasy VIII.
FFVIII Beats FFVII?!!?!
Come on! What about Materia! Chocobo Racing! Battle Arena! Highwind! Red XIII! Mako?... :(
That's a stupid reason to lose respect for someone.
I see that the photos on the Merchandise page look like characters.
Are your characters based on real life people ? and can we have photos and matchups
Are you available for birthdays?
If young'un QC fans like myself (14 years of age) attend a concert that you go to, would it be alright if we/me hang around you if nobody else is there for said young person to hang around?
Also, listening to awesome Bowie Outside you mentioned back in 04 (still catching up) - shouldn't that be on on RL?
I see that the photos on the Merchandise page look like characters.
Are your characters based on real life people ? and can we have photos and matchups
Hello,
I just thought I would let you know that I think the spelling of you're name is wonderful. You are the only person I have seen to spell your name "Jeph" as opposed to Jeff or Geoff, and I find it of great fascination.
Is this how you're actual name is spelled, or did you feel like changing it up a bit?
-Rock
Ooh..delightful.
First of all,you have stated before,Jeph,that there are a good deal of webcomics that you believe are utter shit..what are some of these dastardly comics of the internet?
Second,how do you TRULY feel about The Locust?
Third..Final Fantasy IX..and ahead of time FUCK YOOOUUU.
The photos on the merch page are actually people who have sent in pictures to Jeph saying "Hey, I like your shirt, this is me wearing it," or Jeph's friends or Jeph, or people from the I Like Fish forum who post pictures of themselves in said shirts. I know this because I have been subtly hinting to Jeph every now and then to put my Indie Tits shirt pic (http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5463/indie8rf.jpg) up there, and he hasn't. :(
MAYBE IT IS BECAUSE I AM NOT A CHARACTER LOOK ALIKE IS THAT IT JEPH HUH
Hey Jeph do you ever get ill and try to draw and rather than making something rubbish you produce something off the wall and totally amazing (or so it seems at the time)?
Have you/will you ever come to the UK to talk about the things you do and the awesome way you do said things?
Is Lincoln your favourite president because of his beard? And amazing ability to accesorise?
Why don't you let Mitch take over the strip?
I love Faye, don't get me wrong....
but why, Jeph, must she be mocked for her "large" size when she is of an average-to-small build?
also:
What is your favorite meal?
jeph - who would win in a fight: moses or gandalf?
Would you ever consider doing "DIGITALLY REMASTERED" versions of the earlier strips? I think it would be six kinds of awesome, especially if they were in a book, or something like that.
Will you buy my junk from Ebay?
And will you take my sister somewhere far far away and never bring her back?
back when i first started reading qc, pintsize immediately made me think of GIR from invader zim. did any inspiration for pintsize come from jhonen vasquez's character, or is the whole 'cute robot that always causes trouble' thing just a coincidental similarity. i only ask because even their colour schemes are the similar.
any chances of you heading to the Bay Area? We're the Silicon Valley and the land of MACs so there has to be some audience for webcomics.
Post questions you have here (check the FAQ first for the more common ones) and I will do my best to answer them.
If you could choose three bands to play a private show for you and your friends, what bands would they be?
So how was it doing the con with R.K. Milholland?
What I also would like to know is, when or if this happens, will the story conclude, or will we all come witness to a few new episodes of "Marten and Faye get married! wootily woot woot!" and maybe "Marten and Faye get pregnant........simultaneously! wootily woot woot!" and something along the lines of "Pintsize wakes up a REAL boy" or "Pintsize wakes up a REAL.................i dunno....pint?"
Jeph.. if you could have anything or anyone (or both) who/what/wohwhat would it be?
Go on indulge me and my sillyness
I really,really have a feeling that only a few people read anything on or related to the site other than the strip itself.
N E WAI,Jeph,another bizarre question involving your name..is you last name the French pronounciation (similar to "jhock") or whut?
Second,have you happened to read Joey Comeau's "Lockpick Pornography"?
Third,HUAGLUAGHULUHUAGLUAGUAHLUG?
And finally....do you enjoy any musical theatre?
Hey Jeph, I just wanted to check: are you okay with me taking art from your site and using it as an avatar in other forums?
Also, because obviously people will ask about the av and I want to spread the word, when I tell folk about QC how do you want me to big it up?
What's the best way to have tea?
I've seen loads of dune referenaces in your comics and a few hitchhikers, so a couple of questions.
1)When did you discover both works
2)Which do you find to be better/funnier?
Jeph: do you ever shop at the whole foods in hadley?
I thought I saw you there once, but I did not want to say anything because it would've been weird and creepy!
I've noticed that you have a TON of sci-fi references. I'm a huge sci-fi fan, but I've been kinda held up on what kind of stuff to read. Any suggestions?
Secondly, what are your favorite sci-fi/fantasy books?
who would would emerge victorious after a fight, snoopy or gromit?
DEAR JEORPH: Do you ever feel ripped off by reading the newest strip of your own comic, and knowing what happens next?
Should I cut my hair short or leave it long?
Also, what is your favourite kind if pizza?
which is better on pb and j
chunky peanut butter or creamy?
So, you've been talking a lot lately about how the characters are doing what they want to, not necessarily what their omnicient creator has planned for them. How's that affecting your ability to plan out where the story is going to go?
Can I have a hug?
Have you ever been arrested? If so, what for?
Do you read some of the forum threads, or pretty much ignore most of them so long as we keep the music down and don't wreck the patio furniture?
If you had to drink a beer what brand would it be?
1. You should totally come talk to my high school.... I can pay you in hugs.
2. Isn't Sam Beam a hot piece of ass?
3. I've written a few episodes of a conceptual cartoon/comic. The person that was supposed to write it is being a punk about it, and I have no artistic skill. Noone else with any talent has expressed interest in helping. Where do I go from here?
4. Would you ever consider bringing QC to television, perhaps as a cartoon? I personally would love to see it, perhaps on Adult Swim or something.
Dear Jeph
Marry me.
I'm kidding.
Or am I?
If you're into it, I'm not.
If you think that's creepy, I'm kidding. Obvs.
Anyway, my question is this - your main focus in this comic pretty much revolves around nookie; everyone is basically looking for some ass, especially Marten. My question is this - what kind of an attitude to have towards actually showing sexual scenes in your comic? We've seen Raven flash, but her nipples were obscured, and we've seen that ginger girl whose name escapes me naked covered in a sheet post-shag, but no actual boom-boom has gone on in the cartoons. Is this conscious on your part? I mean, obviously it is, but is this because it's not really necessary, or because it's not the main characters who've been having the sex, or is it because you don't want to show nudity and sexual scenes in the comic itself, or another reason?
I know you've pointed out that the comic isn't wholly based in reality (pintsize, yay!), but I've been wondering. It seems to me that your goal for QC is that it be a relatively realistic story and comic-- relatively realistic art, and people in the story, and story itself-- albeit a humorous one. Do you try to keep the number of characters you're working with on an in-depth sort of scale to a minimum to make it a little easier to keep things in hand, or does that become impossible when you're dealing with characters who have three-dimensional lives, and run into new people (or old friends) all the time? Do you prefer to work with a larger number of characters at once, or a smaller number?
Also, in regards to FF8: Did you like Laguna too? I think I remember seeing that you liked Selphie. They are similarly awesome. Er um. Yes.
Quote from: ChaoticEvilCan I have a hug?
Did you take a shower today?
Quote from: ChaoticEvilIf you had to drink a beer what brand would it be?
"HAD" to? What's all this "had to" shit about? I like beer.
I just add characters as I feel like, pretty much. As long as I don't feel like I'm overextending myself I think I'm doing an okay job.
The Laguna parts of FF8 kind of bugged me. I don't like fighting battles and gaining experience in an RPG if it doesn't go towards the main push of the game- it feels like a waste of time. My main party usually consisted of Squall, Rinoa, and either Zell or Quistis- towards the end of the game your best bet is to have Squall do all the fighting and have the other two characters run healing/support magic. Meltdown + Aura = destruction.
How much are plane tickets to New York from wherever you are stationed?
Quote from: ProphetHoboHow much are plane tickets to New York from wherever you are stationed?
Not many people have the desire to fly from Mass. to New York, man.
1. If you can pay for the transportation/hotel fees, sure.
I've played for over half my life (10 years), and I'm fairly ok.
Quote from: KirboI've played for over half my life (10 years), and I'm fairly ok.
Five years isn't that long, y'know.
Jeph,
Why has Faye bought 4 pairs of glasses in the course of the strip, when the strip technically has only gone on for around a month or two?
Dear Jeph,
Are your boobs real?
Jeph,
Why has Faye bought 4 pairs of glasses in the course of the strip, when the strip technically has only gone on for around a month or two?
Hey Jeph, I have a drawing question, actually..
How do you keep your lines so straight? I don't mean only in straight lines, I mean face, hair, pretty much everything. It isn't choppy at all. Do you just have an extremely steady hand?
I WILL DESTROY YOU ALL AND DRAW A PICTURE OF KIEFFER MAKING OUT WITH LUNCHBOX MAKING OUT WITH SKIBAS MAKING OUT WITH DORA ALGHLABGLAHGLAHGLAHGLHAGLGHALAH
My lines are pretty smooth even before I scale anything down. It's just something that comes with practice.
Dear Jeorph;
I understand that life can get pretty busy, but are you going to update Jephdraw again?
If so, can you draw this?Quote from: jephI WILL DESTROY YOU ALL AND DRAW A PICTURE OF KIEFFER MAKING OUT WITH LUNCHBOX MAKING OUT WITH SKIBAS MAKING OUT WITH DORA ALGHLABGLAHGLAHGLAHGLHAGLGHALAH
Kieffer, Skibas and I have been waiting patiently. Although we do not want to be destroyed, if that's okay.
PS. I have a mouse named Dora, I would appreciate it if you do not draw her in the pic. Because that is just wrong man.
Q: How do you draw QC?
A: I do all of the actual illustration in Adobe Photoshop with a 9x12 Wacom drawing tablet, and I use Adobe Illustrator to lay out the text and do the speech bubbles for each strip. I use the Brush and Eraser tools pretty exclusively. The lines look super-smooth because I have a pretty smooth drawing style to begin with, and because the original art for each panel is really, really huge. When it gets shrunk down any little jiggles I accidentally make get smoothed out. Click here for a short tutorial of how I draw.
So...
Supposedly, QC takes place on the North East, correct?
"Hella" is strictly a slang used in Northern California,
Well then, why do they sometimes say ''Hella'' in QC? I've noticed Faye said it once...and I've seen it another time as well.
It's just been a question I've had.
I've got like 2 questions
-If you could create the perfect band, who would be in it or what instruments would be included?
Four guitarists, two drummers, a keyboardist, a cello player, a horn section, and a bassist. Basically I think Mogwai and GYBE should get together and make babies.
-also, is there anything you'd break the fourth wall for? Like, idk, some amazing personal event that you've just got to tell a huge audience?
Hi Jeph,
alright so...how much wood could a woodchuck chuck, IF, a woodchuck, COULD chuck wood?
Also, any cool movies you're looking forward to seeing this year?
Also, blogs lol?
Hey Jeph, any chance I can be the drummer for Marten's band?
I've played for over half my life (10 years), and I'm fairly ok.
1) If your characters were real, which of the girls do you think you would be most attracted to?
2) What is you favorite newspaper-type comic (as in the funnies)?
3) Have you ever been to Vegas? What's your opinion on it?
[list=1]• Probably not to a huge extent, provided it wasn't right where Faye grew up.
- If QC were set somewhere other than wherever it is set, would that affect it massively?
- Do you actually hang around in coffee shops QC-style or know anyone that does?
- Is Martins work ever going to come into the story? Does he speak to anyone at work? Or do anything? Does anything ever happen in that anonymous location?[/list:o]
In comic 469 (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=469), what flavor of pie is Raven wearing on her head?
What did you think of the Punks & Nerds "Why I Don't Write 'Questionable Content'" comic?
Have you ever heard/listened to Jeffrey Lewis or the Moldy Peaches?
Hey Jeph-dude, I was curious... I'm kinda new to reading your comic (Lovin it, by the by), and I recently finished reading through the whole archives. Anyhow, I just realized that every single girl has their hair cut short. This made me curious. Do you personally like short hair more versus long hair, or do you just tend to draw short-haired girls?
Yes, this is a silly question.
Do the characters spend a lot of time on the internet that we just don't happen to see in the comic? If not, where did they pick up all the kEwL iNtAtRoN hAkK0rS slang from?
Chris
Dear Jeph,
Are your boobs real?
Jeph,
Why has Faye bought 4 pairs of glasses in the course of the strip, when the strip technically has only gone on for around a month or two?
I've seen you make a Metal Gear Solid reference in a comic so...
Which Metal gear games have you played(if any) and impressions (good bad okay?)
also Which systems do you have and or do you favor computer games?
also are you getting any next gen systems (or maybe already have X360?)
Are you willing to provide a full explanation and description of the craziness in the I Like Fish board? Since I'm lost/confusing/in awe of what a party that must've been.
Hey Jeph.
Two questions for you
1. Are you planning to do something special for strip 600
2. Any plans for coming over to the UK soon.
I notice you said yelling 'Freebird' is retarded...
Is yelling 'Play some Zepplin' at a Tiger Army concert just as retarded, or more so?
Also, does having done so make me retarded?
My fragile ego hangs on your answer, goode sir.
Editted to clear up extra HTML tags! yay.
What does this 'notorious nurr' thing mean? And have you been to Australia? Does the popularity of your comic still surprise you? And last, have you studied any psychology? You seem to be unnaturally perceptive and articulate on emotional issues.. which is one of the things I Love about this comic.
Can we change your mind about the no nudity thing? You know you want too. Psh and it's their fault if they get fired for looking at work. Think of what Pintsize would say if you told him he wasn't ever going to see any boobies.
Are there any real-life people whose lives inspired the idea to begin QC?
Edit: Also, since Steve's wang's name is Lil' Stevie Ray Vaughan, what badass blues guitarist is Marten's schlong named after?
why do you complain about not getting any sleep EVERY SINGLE DAY? it's pretty annoying.
Jeph, if you had pick one festival this year: Bonnaroo, Lallapalooza, Coachella, Sasquatch, etc. which one would it be? Funds & travelling expenses be damned.
Strange question perhaps that bothers me ;
Before drawing #1, did it take a (really) long time before that to sketch a general storyline for ?#eps and cast? Or improvised 'along the way' at the start ?
So...
Supposedly, QC takes place on the North East, correct?
"Hella" is strictly a slang used in Northern California,
Well then, why do they sometimes say ''Hella'' in QC? I've noticed Faye said it once...and I've seen it another time as well.
It's just been a question I've had.
Marten's is a secret.
Marten's from California. Also hella is spreading all over thanks to the inter-nets.
Quote from: JephMarten's from California. Also hella is spreading all over thanks to the inter-nets.
Cool, so Marten is from NorCal! Woot.
Is hella really spreading? Hmmm...
I don't ever recall hearing Marten say it..he should say it more often.
:)
As far as extant strips go, Get Fuzzy, hands down.
Jeph, you are totally lying on the naked thing. :P You once drew a suicide girl. With big boobies.
Quote from: jephAs far as extant strips go, Get Fuzzy, hands down.
Oh, thank god.
Bloom County?
Quote from: Stifled DreamsQuote from: jephAs far as extant strips go, Get Fuzzy, hands down.
Oh, thank god.
Bloom County?
Get Fuzzy, Pearls Before Swine, and The Boondocks are far and away the best syndicated comics.
My search-fu is weak, so if this question has been answered, I totally authorize Jeph to smack me upside the head. Virtually, of course.
If Pintsize's chassis is so unique (it had a laser in it, for cryin' out loud), then why is it that every other AnthroPC has the same body, except recolored? (Winslow excluded, of course.)
So... I don't get smacked? Great!
1) I think of them more like family members than seperate people, so I don't think I'd be "attracted" to any of them. The girls are like little sisters to me.
Is blaughalgbalughalghhgs pronoucable? or do you just make random noises to say it?
What disturbs me is that so many people look at the breasts...
Breasts are nice, but seriously guys, there are other things to look at...
Dude, that's like the noodle incident in Calvin & Hobbes. It doesn't need to be explained.
Also, it could be that it's a minor character which gender doesn't really matter so Jeph forgot to keep it uniform. YOU GOT HIM!
Also, have you ever considered a forum gathering, or would that be too crazy?I'm pretty sure this would end up a mess of makeouts and brawling.
i have a question.
Does Cristi read the comic?
Me. I think.
Unless I read it and then forgot about it...
Neither did I, but I did see Top Gun.
Goose dies.
Quote from: stevethepirateNeither did I, but I did see Top Gun.
Goose dies.
That...thing in there is not the Goose. Come on, Max, let's give them their heroes!
...
three questions;
1. What do you use to do your back grounds? I used MS Paint and it's terrible I never want to use those backgrounds again.
oh ok. well rorschach dies at the end.
Quote from: quietnow
oh ok. well rorschach dies at the end.
Thanks... I'm halfway through reading Watchmen right now...
Quote from: jephAs far as extant strips go, Get Fuzzy, hands down.
Oh, thank god.
Bloom County?
what phpbb style is this? did you program it yourself? I really like it and was wanting to use a similar style on my site, except with completely different colors.
All I'm wondering is: what happened to the green Coffee of Doom aprons?
What's happening with IndieTits?
Is it just having a break at the moment and you'll start updating it again sometime?
And the IndieTits discussion forum seems to have vanished.
Is Marten gonna get another guitar? The Fender Telecaster is a fine axe, fo sho, but there is a lot to be said for the tonal differences in other guitar makes and models.
ever had any merchandise ideas for something else besides clothes and posters?
i predict someday a little toy pintsize will be in every household in america.
Jeph,
Aside from buying stuff in the QC store, or just, you know, sending you money in a box, how might a habitual reader support the comic and your efforts making it?
If Steve and Marten were to fight to the death, who would win? And, if the winner of this battle were to fight the winner of a Dora v Raven matchup, who would the ultimate survivor be?
What, if any distortion/overdrive/boost pedals do you use in your music making?
My search-fu is weak, so if this question has been answered, I totally authorize Jeph to smack me upside the head. Virtually, of course.
If Pintsize's chassis is so unique (it had a laser in it, for cryin' out loud), then why is it that every other AnthroPC has the same body, except recolored? (Winslow excluded, of course.)
Just thought of a good one.
What do the characters' voices sound like in your head as you do the comic?
Hella Hella Hella Hella Hella Hella.
Hella Hella?
Hi, Im farely new to this forum thingfor Qc, and as the number of questions in this "discussion" is a little TO high for me look trough I'm just going to ask you this:
What is the age of the cast in qc? They seem quite young, but at times are very mature. Also, as a fellow artist in the drawing media, what facial part do you hate the most to draw? (and do you have any advice conserning noses, hate 'em!)
Hey, Jeph, I was looking at the comic where Faye and her mom are talking in the living room a few days ago, and noticed the portrait of younger Faye and Amanda hanging there. Faye looks to be in her mid-teens, and Amanda looks very young--she's much shorter than Faye, and has the face of a 12 year old. But both of them have pretty substantial breasts. How old is Amanda supposed to be in that photo? It's somewhat disturbing...
Jeph,
You noted a style of art on Jephdraw that you said you might use for a sideproject. Did you have a particular one in mind, or were you just commenting on it. Also, if you did start a sideproject, what would it be about?
Also, have you ever considered a forum gathering, or would that be too crazy?
Okay, first post, go easy on me:
Please, pleasepleasepleaseplEEEAASSE update Indie Tits! Granted, I don't follow the Indie music scene, but even when the dialogue is all about references to bands I've never heard of, and probably will never listen to, it's still funny on some level and I must have it! I am hopelessly addicted to the dialogue balloons over the same four bird images update after update! And before I get flamed for being a smartass, I am NOT being sarcastic. Most of this shit is pretty damn funny even to someone who is not into indie music. I wouldn't even read QC otherwise
Might as well ask since I've wondered since the comic in question was made. In 402, Pintsize says he has a list of times when he hasn't been good. The one that interested me was number 472. Did you have something in mind for what happened to those preschoolers?
Hey Jeph, I am a young artist who has recently started my own webcomic. I suppose my question is is QC related stuff your only source of income and did you go to college/university after graduating or jump into making the comic without formal training. Cheers, Marke`
Hey Jeph, just noticed whilst reading through the archives that Dora's cat seems to have changed from a *he* to a *she*
Heres the comic links http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=397 (second panel dora's second line) and
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=217 (Panel two Dora's fourth line)
So what happend? a Kitty sex change?
Have you considered putting yourself in a QC strip as a cameo Hitchcock style?
Jeph, do you have a drawing tablet recommendation for those of us who can't afford a 9x12 Wacom? What should be sacrificed - size, brand name, or condition (I'm thinking eBay, here)?
P.S. I love QC it's inspired me to keep pursuing art you rock blah blah. [generic complements here]
I have three really stupid questions:
1. Do you happen to sport an "indie" look?
2. Who are those people on the t-shirt ads?!? I simply must know the dog's name...
3. What do you think of your wiki article? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeph_Jacques)
I have a question. Which weighs more:
A pound of DONGLOL
or a pound of <DICK><
Hey Jeph in a strip a while ago you when Pintsize had to much RAM in his system you said that it was like 'licking a battery'. This sounds very similar to a line in Alan's Moore's comic watchman so I wondered have you read any of his books
three questions;
1. What do you use to do your back grounds? I used MS Paint and it's terrible I never want to use those backgrounds again.
2. I know you're main focus other than the story in this strip is music, but if it was like completely illegal to write dialog about music, what would focus on instead?
3. You said you don't have time to do all the strips over again, but if you were to choose one of the older strips above all others to redo, which would it be?
Yay, question time.
1) Are plans to put out Questionable Content for sale as a graphic novel going to be pursued? Because I know I'd certainly buy one.
2) What do you use to make your merchandise?
3) What do you think of the whole goth/goth-rock music shtuffs?
4) Do you like rainbows?
I have a question: Does Dora still smoke? According to this comic (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=151), she did in high school, but I have never heard any mention of her quitting, nor have I ever seen her smoke
And whatever it was that the guy was reading has been good and thoroughly ruined for him. Congratulations for killing literature guys. Good one. Jeph, has there ever been a photo of you on here showing your face and everything?
Somewhat rude question: why do you have guest weeks? To be blunt, they're always kind of lame and disappointing, and I just end up tapping my foot waiting for the regular story arc to begin again. The art is always jarringly different, the guests are always trying way too hard to be amusing (I think in particular of that silly White Ninja strip last week), the strips are purely throwaway, and a week is a long while to go without advancing the story. I've noticed that basically all webcomics do this, and I think it works to their detriment. If you need to take a week off to do something like go to a convention or something, I'd almost rather see a hiatus.
And, as if by magic, the first guest strip of the week comes up and validates my earlier post beyond my wildest imaginings. What shit. Chris Hastings should be embarrased.
Quote from: SnarkAnd, as if by magic, the first guest strip of the week comes up and validates my earlier post beyond my wildest imaginings. What shit. Chris Hastings should be embarrased.
You dont like it then dont look at it jack-ass.
Quote from: SomethingfakeQuote from: SnarkAnd, as if by magic, the first guest strip of the week comes up and validates my earlier post beyond my wildest imaginings. What shit. Chris Hastings should be embarrased.
You dont like it then dont look at it jack-ass.
Is there a particular reason you're in my face in every thread I've posted in, child?
Hi
Sorry to butt in here. I tried posting elsewhere (Merch question thread) without response. I've also sent several emails, starting several weeks ago, with no response.
I ordered a t-shirt in May (Math is Delicious), and I know those orders got messed up by Pay-pal, but the money was taken from my account, and I haven't received a shirt, and have never received an email about it, or any response to any of my emails, or my post on the the other thread. I'd really just like to have some reassurance that someone, somewhere, is eitherl looking into this, or will be shortly. Or if those shirts are gone, I'd be happy to take a refund or pick a different. Anything really will be fine, besides just wondering what is going on.
Sorry to jump in.
Dave
jepH - in reference to the strip redrawings, if someone organized a little vote (a la nominations + poll) concerning a particular strip from the archives that you could redraw, would you play along? I'm thinking nothing about replacing it in the archive (that would be a bit jarring for new people reading through the archive for the first time), but more like a special post on jepHdraw.com or something.
Eh? Eh? Eh?
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Sorry to butt in here. I tried posting elsewhere (Merch question thread) without response. I've also sent several emails, starting several weeks ago, with no response.
I ordered a t-shirt in May (Math is Delicious), and I know those orders got messed up by Pay-pal, but the money was taken from my account, and I haven't received a shirt, and have never received an email about it, or any response to any of my emails, or my post on the the other thread. I'd really just like to have some reassurance that someone, somewhere, is eitherl looking into this, or will be shortly. Or if those shirts are gone, I'd be happy to take a refund or pick a different. Anything really will be fine, besides just wondering what is going on.
Sorry to jump in.
Dave
Sorry to be repetitious, but I'm also having this problem. It's now an issue of two shirts. I've tried emailing (from a yahoo account and hotmail account) and starting a separate thread to no avail. Any info you could give would be greatly appreciated, Sir Jeph!
Sara
Mr. Jeph:
I have something on my mind and I can't get it to go away.
In the wee, wee years of the comic, Faye goes to Hot Topic and starts making fun of the girl working there.
Then a while later, Raven shows up in the coffee shop. She looks similar to the Hot Topic clerk, and Faye said "Don't put another curse one me," so I kinda assumed the Hot Topic clerk and Raven were the same person.
But I can't get confirmation unless I ask you personally.
Are they the same people?
If a fan were to ask you to draw one of the characters naked, how would you respond? (Please note, this is curiosity. I have porn if I want to see that stuff)
Eek, more questions come to mind...
What artists did you use as a source ofmaterialinspiration?
So if advertisements and merch are your sole source of income, what takes up most of your time? Beating off horny female fans?
Where's the beef?
My bet is that it's in the "comfortable" range.
This is an odd question. Which of the characters do you think can sing?
Do you dislike The Who? Reading through the archives i got the impression you didnt like them, but i may just be overprotective of my favorite band.
A long while ago (around #300), you said you had an idea of where the strip was heading. ?More recently, you've indicated that this isn't quite the case any more.
So, my question:
Which major developments had you imagined way back when, and which ones just sprouted closer to the moment? ?You've said you had The Talk and Hannelore planned well in advance (as I assume you had the Marten-Dora thing planned); what about Marten's firing? ?The band? ?Sven rehabilitating? ?The new Coffee of Doom Employee, whenever she shows up?
Thanks!
If Dave Grohl were an AnthroPC, could he defeat Pintsize in a sumo match? And (as someone who watches too much anime for my own good) I want to know if Pintsize would be voiced by a person (and if so, by whom) or a voice synthesizer? This is assuming QC would be put into audible format.
How are Marten and Steve friends? ?Steve seems to be his only acquaintance prior meeting Faye in this entire city, and I don't believe they share(d) the same work place. ?Mutual friends of bitchy ex?
If you absolutely had to choose... ?Indian, Thai, Mexican or Italian? ?Food, that is. ?Though I suppose hookers would be good to know as well.
Whatever happened to Marten's Yelling about Music blog?
Although you've made it clear that Marten isn't completely based upon you, is that the case with the other cast members, Tequila Monster included?
Also (even when the question is a tad late)...Do you like soccer?...I'm asking because of the IndieTits strip about the World Cup, and the German National Team badge on Faye's shirt (nitpicky and a wee bit obsessive, i know).
If a fan asked you to give them a cameo, would you?? If so, would they die horribly (in the comic)?
If a fan were to ask you to draw one of the characters naked, how would you respond? (Please note, this is curiosity.? I have porn if I want to see that stuff)
Are there any unacceptable ways for a fan to introduce themselves to you?
Have you ever had to suppress the urge to tell a fan to "Get a fucking life!"?? Or do you just yell it at them if you feel the need?
I'm curious about two things:
1. Does the future hold crazy international trips to or more insane-o crossovers with other comics in Questionable Content?
2. Have you considered or are you planning on any new comic concepts other than Questionable Content or IndieTits?
3. If I repeated any questions in this post, would I be shunned for it or would you look it over as understandable?
Eek, more questions come to mind...
What artists did you use as a source ofmaterialinspiration?
So if advertisements and merch are your sole source of income, what takes up most of your time?? Beating off horny female fans?
Where's the beef?
My question, as long as it hasn't been asked yet.
When, can, how will you include more Mieville (or cats in general) in future comics?
uh in the first (technically second issue) of my comic book one of the main characters is wearing a coffee of doom shirt,i did this as homage but um just wondering...are you gonna sue me?
Before I ask my question, I would like to offer my condolences on your severed artery and wish you a speedy recovery. The question i ask is to be taken in humor and is not meant to be disrespectful in any way.
I cant help notice the parallel between your knife accident and Faye's cooking accident. Did you put that into Faye's character because you (or some you know well) had that kind of accident, or was it a simple coincidence/divine intervention that you made a character who cut themselves on the hand with a knife, then you cut yourself on the hand with a knife too?
edit: Maybe something like a week of guest comics.
message "qcmerch" on AOL Instant Messenger
Ah but I'm not on IM! I tried to sign up for the service where you could use AIM when you weren't an AOL customer. I am ambarassed to say I couldn't get it to work!
I'll try another go tomorrow night as I have made myself square eyed playing lego star wars2!
Ah but I'm not on IM! I tried to sign up for the service where you could use AIM when you weren't an AOL customer. I am ambarassed to say I couldn't get it to work!
I'll try another go tomorrow night as I have made myself square eyed playing lego star wars2!
Paul
Okay got two questions for ya Jeph:
1) How is your hand doing? healing well i hope?
2) I know you've repeatedly said that you liked how your drawings were coming out in the more recent times, but i was recently looking back at some of the older drawings (circa 300-350) and i notice that (in my opinion) the characters and scenery look a lot more real and better in my eyes. Why the move from that style of drawing to the current one?
are you available for commissions? more specifically a pin up for my book?
What would be the best way to approach you for like, an autograph or something, because I'd imagine some people might be nervous/not wanting to make an arse of themselves.Rofl yeah I got nervous when I met Jeph at SFX and my dad made an ass of me. For the record Jeph I'm not that bad at the guitar........ Thanks a million for the sketches I'm sure when you're rich and famous they'll be worth shitload.
So I guess I have two questions about that which is 1) How do you feel when you get such an E-mail?
And 2) Which band would you now say (from both '05 and '06 of the RL list) would be the one people E-mail you to thank you for introducing them to that band?
Jeph, I've just started a GCSE course in resistant materials, and i was hoping i could base my design around your comic, because i just love it. I don't want to tread on the toes of a copyright though. Little advice please?
What would be the best way to approach you for like, an autograph or something, because I'd imagine some people might be nervous/not wanting to make an arse of themselves.
What would be the best way to approach you for like, an autograph or something, because I'd imagine some people might be nervous/not wanting to make an arse of themselves.Rofl yeah I got nervous when I met Jeph at SFX and my dad made an ass of me. For the record Jeph I'm not that bad at the guitar........ Thanks a million for the sketches I'm sure when you're rich and famous they'll be worth shitload.
i was doing some backreading today (and loving the entire comic? :mrgreen:) and i noticed a few references that you play WoW (for those who dont know, it is an acronym for the highly addictive World of Warcraft) I was wondering if you still played, and if so, on which servers?
Jeph.
Wasn't Faye going to a therapist now, are we going to see more of that? I have trouble judging passage of QC time so maybe she just hasn't had another appointment yet?
Are we ever going to get the knock down nude mud wrestling promised?? :-D
(JK, please never draw any of the characters naked, well except pintsize of course)
It WOULD be interesting, however, to see Dora's tatoo finished at some point. I recall you flashing a few images of the lake of fire recently. Will it ever be completed or one of those many tattoo projects that get started and never is completed?
What would be the best way to approach you for like, an autograph or something, because I'd imagine some people might be nervous/not wanting to make an arse of themselves.Rofl yeah I got nervous when I met Jeph at SFX and my dad made an ass of me. For the record Jeph I'm not that bad at the guitar........ Thanks a million for the sketches I'm sure when you're rich and famous they'll be worth shitload.
You totally had the "OMG shut up dad" face going on so I knew what was up.^^ Yeah he acts like that way too much for my liking....... One time I tried the ol' punch in the arm and he ended up punching me back except really hard. The shirt made my algebra teacher well I wouldn't say orgasm but she loved it. So much in fac tthat I received teh greatest honor in her class................ a Naval Academy pencil with her name writter on it and a "Congratualtions for exelling at 8th grade AP Algebra" sticker she made herself. SCORE!
i was doing some backreading today (and loving the entire comic? :mrgreen:) and i noticed a few references that you play WoW (for those who dont know, it is an acronym for the highly addictive World of Warcraft) I was wondering if you still played, and if so, on which servers?
I stopped playing WoW when I realized it was more of a part-time job than a pastime.It WOULD be interesting, however, to see Dora's tatoo finished at some point. I recall you flashing a few images of the lake of fire recently. Will it ever be completed or one of those many tattoo projects that get started and never is completed?
More to the point, when would we ever get the chance to see a finished version? Dora isn't topless-from-the-back-view very often.
jeph.
Ages ago you said you knew where the strip was going and you had an ending planned. Since then I think you said somewhere that this is no longer the case. Since it no longer applies can you tell us (or hint at) what your original ending was like?
Two questions:
1) Would you really kill the Weekly Comic Talk forum? And if you would/will could you suggest some other way for me stimulate myself in the morning in order to wake up enough to endure the cubicle-hell that is my office bitch job?
2) What's the weirdest or most disturbing dream you've ever had?
(okay, I guess that's technically three)
Very stupid question coming up.
Coffee or Tea?
And a less stupid extension, what's you're favourite type of x? (x being the answer to question 1)
Hey, Jeph...
so far you are the ONLY OTHER CARTOONIST I've seen doing a full-color webcomic every weekday. There are teams, sure, but very few individuals. I've been going at it for a two and a half months now, and hope to keep this up for years to come. I have a day job, too, but am looking for a way to wrest money from my creative efforts. Any thoughts?
The strip is here:
http://clenchandcheese.com
Love your work, brother. Just discovered you, but bet your bippy I'll be checking you every day.
Josh
Would the universe suffer if Marten gave Pintsize a serious glare and said with the utmost sincere tone : "Modew woe-baht! wewease de battew twee."
And have you ever read or watched anything so emotionally wrenching that it affected your thought process?
Ever heard/watched something called red dwarf?
If so, whats your thoughts on it?
Mr. Jacks:
Where are the other male characters? Hibernating?
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
If you could change one thing about the weather, what would you do?
What's the deal with Hanners? Come to think of it, what's the deal with Penelope? I don't expect you to say anything except "that's a secret", but I am asking these questions anyway.Is it hard to read moving text?
As the strip numbers grow larger and larger, do you think that would prevent new readers from jumping in the strip?
And on a related question, have you ever considered using a chapter format? (a la Scary-Go-Round or Sam And Fuzzy?
have you ever thought about writing a tv show pilot?
What is the approximate number of readers lately?
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever thought about using your growing status as an internet celebrity of sorts as a way to start working on getting your music better known? I've listened to a few of your songs ("Unicorns Will Kill Your Children," etc.) and I think you could really get noticed, with the right amount of production quality... and by that I mean a real drummer instead of a drum machine, etc. Granted, it seems a little unfair to the comic to have an album with a sticker on it saying, "From the Creator of Teh Intarwebz's 'Questionable Content!'" ... but it could be advantageous, as well.
Either way, keep giving us random music. It's fun stuff.
Do you like Beck?
Dear Jeph,
A friend of mine recently told me that they hurt when they pee. What should I do???!!!!!
Thankx,
kelly
Dear Jeph,
If I'm on a ship at sea, and it's Good Friday, and my last chance to have Penance, and the pastor suddenly dies, but then the boat crosses the international date line. Would I have sinned?
- Dan
Dear Jeph,
Would you stop putting your trash in those Glade Forceflex bags?? What if I asked you really nicely?? I mean, come on, it makes it really hard to dig through your trash when the bags don't tear open easily.
Oh, and one more question: what's the deal with the mustard I keep finding in your used coffee filters??
Your friend,
Greg
Dear Jeph,
Would you stop putting your trash in those Glade Forceflex bags?? What if I asked you really nicely?? I mean, come on, it makes it really hard to dig through your trash when the bags don't tear open easily.
Oh, and one more question: what's the deal with the mustard I keep finding in your used coffee filters??
Your friend,
Greg
Psh. Anybody who was REALLY stalking me would know I feed all my garbage to a herd of goats.
One comment, though. Other than Scott, who shows up in about 3 strips out of the entire series, you haven't had any male gay characters, while there've been several girls who are bi/lesbians.
One comment, though. Other than Scott, who shows up in about 3 strips out of the entire series, you haven't had any male gay characters, while there've been several girls who are bi/lesbians.
I'm guessing it's because there's no real place for a character like that, and forcing characters into the strip to be "Politically Correct" is worse than not having them.
I think the thing that people are forgetting here is that Marten and Dora have been dating for around three days. I
I think the thing that people are forgetting here is that Marten and Dora have been dating for around three days. I
Has it really only been 3 days?!?!
Jeph.
If the Yellow Dart and Faye hung out, what do you think would happen?
Also, where did my gloves go?
Hopefully not the same place Eric's camera went.
PS: I'm so going to the July BOC show in Shreveport for my birthday
PS: I'm so going to the July BOC show in Shreveport for my birthday
Shreveport as in Shreveport, LA? Because if so, that's awesome! I totally want to see Blue Oyster Cult.
In this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=457) you write you made it while drinking belgian beer, you've mentioned Belgium a couple of times more then this.
you like Belgium? I'm form belgium :-P
I think this is probably a good idea. Post questions you have here (check the FAQ (http://www.questionablecontent.net/faq.php) first for the more common ones) and I will do my best to answer them.
OK GO
tehdan: Jeph has said that he has lately been working on a QC book! This is terribly exciting.Ah, thanks for letting me know and therein nother bother Jeph with a repeat of the question. ^_^
I'm happy to say that I told the asshat off in his own thread... i'll be waiting for his half-baked response. (about the guy who was banned immediately.)
Just out of idol curiosity, how tall are you Jeph?
- Ramon
That guy joined here yesterday and was banned immediately! You should remove that link NOW!!
But why would you want the QC hentai?
You warn forum noobs not to post to much. I offer you a catch-22 by having this be my third post in about ten minutes. Right or wrong?
On another note, your broad taste in music and cynical nature parallels mythological heroes. Do you search for your sarcasm, or was it a gift (curse) from the gods?
Finally, dyslexia seems to be a growing problem. Is lysdexia for boons?
Jeph, (and anybody else), I just tried to use the Link to Indietits and kept getting a 'Not Found' message. Is it just me or is there something wrong?
Ok Jeph, this gets more Twilight Zone each time. Tried the Indietits link again and got this:
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access / on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
And I tried it twice too just to be sure.
Hey jeph I was wondering, in the latest comic with Hannelore's mom's first appearance, it looks like Hannelore has 5 earrings. Doesn't she have a problem with odd numbers? Or does she have 5 in each ear for a total of 10?
I just registered but have been reading for a while.
Are you planning on doing more with "morgue chick"? as you so aptly dubbed her.
I kinda like her character she looks intriguing.
How long does it take you to record a new song?
have you considered putting QC in a print book?
Hey Jeph
I dont know if this has been asked yet, but are you going to do anything with Faye's entire emotional crisis? Ever since the truth came out about her dad, save for a few therapy sessions, she's suddenly gone back to the sassing southerner without a wiff of info about it. What about the whole Martin-Faye thingy about her not wanting him to put his love life in a holding pattern? Is she going to finally realize she made a mistake, etc etc?
Basically, will you be bringing back that whole plotline or is it dead and buried for something else?
What font do you use in the comic itself? :mrgreen:
Jeph, I actually tried to e-mail you all of these like a week after I read the entirety of the archives (you were up to strip... 537 or so at that point). Anywayz, on to questioning!
1. You are from Rockville! One of my favorite bands, O.A.R. (before they made their last album, a total piece of shit) is also from Rockville, and like the same age as you. Slim chance, but have you ever talked to/met those guys? Even if not, your thoughts on their music?
2. Also on a Rockville note, why the hell haven't you ever set aside time to meet some of your loyal readers from the Murylind? We are nice people! I promise only I would steal your wallet, and only if you didn't chip in for boozahols.
3. What made you decide not to go to Otakon this year? I thought I heard something about them being terrible at organizing things or something, but I wasn't sure.
I think my email's not sending to folks. Anyway, Jeph, did you get a copy of the picture taken after receiving the *ahem* double sided fan art print I gave you at MoCCA on Saturday?
Hey jeph I was wondering, in the latest comic with Hannelore's mom's first appearance, it looks like Hannelore has 5 earrings. Doesn't she have a problem with odd numbers? Or does she have 5 in each ear for a total of 10?
Mrs. Chatham: Does she or does she not have an English accent?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but as of right now, I can't find anything on each comic/newspost/archive that tells what date that comic was for. This would be sort of nice, because sometimes in the newsposts you talk about that day's comic on a certain website, but only link to that website's main page. I don't know how hard it would be to do, but I just think it would be really nice if the comics were labeled with the date or something.
You mean will anyone ever kidnap Faye and wear her skin? You are SICK!
RefD, have you any idea just how lomg that Avvie takes to load for us poor sods on Dialup?!
I don't mean to be a grinch, but if you could replace it, I'd be grateful.
Of course, I can't force you to, and the decision is yours, but it would be appreciated.
I don't mean to be a grinch, but if you could replace it, I'd be grateful.
Of course, I can't force you to, and the decision is yours, but it would be appreciated.
how's this, then?
I don't mean to be a grinch, but if you could replace it, I'd be grateful.
Of course, I can't force you to, and the decision is yours, but it would be appreciated.
how's this, then?
ROFL!
I take it that that's a pic of a young Hannibal Lecter? :D
Is the "Bossk" notice on the noticeboard in the first panel of strip 923 a reference to the UK-based isis/pelican-esque band, or is it purely coincidental? Because if it refers to them, you are very awesome for being someone from across the pond who has heard of them!
It depends on your color settings, what program you're using, the quality of jpeg...lots of things.
My colors are bright 'cause I pick bright colors and use pngs. Since I don't do a lot of gradient shading it makes much more sense than saving as a jpeg.
What ever happened to Sara, Marten's original love interest and former COD employee?I seem to remember reading that he axed her because he thought the character was boring in one of the little side panel comments that he does with each comic.
What ever happened to Sara, Marten's original love interest and former COD employee?I seem to remember reading that he axed her because he thought the character was boring in one of the little side panel comments that he does with each comic.
Right now I'm a noob but I have a question which I really joined up on the forum to ask.
Have you read the U.S.A books by John Dos Pasos and did the character "Daughter" in anyway influence the personality of Faye? In the book Daughter is a texan girl who reacts violently to everyone she loves after her brother was killed in training to be a pilot in WW1. A lot of similarity's pop up but not to imply that you would plagiarize, it's just I was talking to someone if John Dos Pasos style and writing has influenced other people.
Really obscure question but something I wanted to find out.
Hey Jeph,
Now that Harry Potter is over, don't you think it's the duty of everyone who writes fiction to just accept that JK Rowling has them beat and lay down the pen?
It's time for Marten to die. Search your heart. You know it to be true.
Jeph. when are you going to answer us?
Jeph, sir, what is your favorite type of cake? Also, do you have any food allergies of which your army of admirers should be aware?
How do you decide what to name your web-comic characters?
I'm just wondering, because, Raven's last name is Pritchard... Which is also my mother's maiden name(Prichard actually, but same difference). I guess my Maternal-Grandparents were born in Wales, though I'm Canadian. Kind'a a cool coincidence.
Do you just randomly pick names from a hat? Decide what sounds best? House of Names it?
With the news that QC is 4 years old and rapidly approaching the 1000 point (though should guest strips be counted?) has there been any discussion about publishing the QC strip in a book form like the folks over at Exploitation Now did? Granted, they ended their run (and a phenominal web comic if you havene't read it) before they did it, but there's no reason the first 1000 QC couldn't be printed in a paperback form as volume 1 (or the first 500 as Vol. 1 followed by 501-1000 as Vol. 2) while the strip continues on. Immortalize your work in print Jeph! The book will sell and sell well. Between comic book stores, gaming stores and conventions alone you'd recoup the cost.
Tony
PS. Guest strips could have their own section/chapter at the back of the book so you wouldn't have to explain each time you took a small hiatus due to a convention, illness or real life in general. Could even throw a few Indie Tits pages in as well.
Did Raven die in a fire or something? Where's she been?
Edit: I just realized she's been missing in action since #888. 52 comics. Damn.
Dear Jeph:
Will you buy me a pony? Pleeeeaaaaseee?
Jeph,
If you were had three wishes what would they be?
How do you find new "indie" music to listen to? I never seem to be able to be on top of what's new and hip.
I'm new here, but this question has been plaguing me for a while. Back in one of the early strips there was a Year Book photo of Marten, which in the caption said he played Warhammer 40k. Now 40K is a pretty obscure reference unless someone has seen or played the game. So do/did you play the Warhammers? If so which army?
P.S. Just wanted to say I found your strip right around the VespAvenger plot line, and have been hooked ever since. I even went back and real through all the back comics, twice! You by far have the best web comic around and I would totally buy a copy of you ever put them into print form.
Hi Jeph, great comic man!!!
I'm a cute librarian (don't take my word for it - just look at my picture). Do you think there would be any chance I could convince Tai and her female "friends", to get it on with me?
I actually joined mostly to ask this question...
How much time has passed from the point of view of the characters since the strip started? I supposed I could go back and count the days the whole way through, but that would be time-consuming and irritating. I remember that the whole "Marten's mom gives him a week off" took over 100 strips or summat.
Were do you find inspiration for your comics?
Is it hard writing serious topics like suicide on a medium that isnt highly respected?
Question: I love the mugs (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=929) that CSOD sells... any chance we might see those as real-life merch? That would excite me beyond belief.
I've noticed you use a few psychological terms and was wondering if you have done any study in the field.
When is Veronica Reed coming back?
Everyone dies.
While fucking.
iam wondering about hanners earrings......wouldnt she be afraid of infection of some sort? or was this question covered in some comic that i forgot about...
Yeah, I noticed this today when I was flicking through the old comics. We all know Sara was eaten by an allosaurus, but who was "Sarah", and whatever happened to her? :P
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=82
He's right. We would.
When is Dora going to spill the beans on her past like Faye did? It was kinda mentioned in This strip: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=860 (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=860) but you've never gotten around to answering it. Will we have to wait for a supremely long amount of time, like with Faye? Dora might have some issues but she's certainly not as bad as Faye in terms of messed- up- mess.
Pintsize plushies would be AMAZING! And also I think there should be Coffee of Doom coffee mugs! I would so drink more coffee in a snazzy Coffee of Doom mug! ^_^
what advice would you have for other webcomic authors?
So I've tried to ask this question a couple of times, but the recent comic with Winslowe putting makeup on Hannelore leads me to ask again:
She was wearing makeup the first time we saw her. She was also smoking and had multiple ear piercings. What happened to those?
I was wondering - was the whole recent events about Penelope having a fan club planned, or did you make that comic after all of the OMG PENELOPE IS TEH SEXORZ comments?
Jeph,
Now that you have indietits back are you starting to get bored of QC
Also OINK? Can i has invitez?
do you reply to pms?
Mr Jeph sir, while I would never want to change your comic, if you were to ask if I had a question about Questionable Content,-- I would answer: "What ever happened to mieville?"
who's better, terry gilliam or tim burton?
(i say gilliam)
iam wondering about hanners earrings......wouldnt she be afraid of infection of some sort? or was this question covered in some comic that i forgot about...
Is the lady modelling your shirt in the merchandise place the base model for Faye's looks?
She looks like how I picture Faye, but without the aura of a slayer of thousands.
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/Charlemaim/aidoms.jpg)
:mrgreen:
Do you think you'll ever take part in a comic convention in the UK/Europe?
whats up with your avatar? (take that the politest way possible)
and when did you decide to change the drawing style of your comics?
Dear Dispenser Of Free Stuff:
What is it with you and the no-llama plague? Srsly.
Also, do you realise that you give us more free entertainment than anything else I am currently thinking about, and if you decided to become a dirty rat bastard and sell out you could enter the ranks of lucrative comic billionaire?
Jeph-
re: your allergy to chain-brand pizza...can you tolerate any other foods with basil, such as non-pizza industrial italian food? I ask 'cause my wife is allergic to basil, and wanted to throw that out, on the off chance that it helps.
-DMZ
Will the QC characters ever go on a road trip? That sounds amusing.
Also, I won't ask for an OiNK invite because that seems to sound noobish in my head, but I'd appreciate one anyways.
What became of Steve and Meena?
and i miss Pizza Girl...
1. Were there any names for the comic you passed over before deciding on this one (i.e., "Indie Jones" or something?)
2. Is the guy in #285 and #650 actually Angus?
3. Does Local Alternative Rag (#651) have a large separate section devoted solely to pornographic ads?
Most of the main characters seem to be very into music, particularly Marten. Why don't they ever go to shows? Other than one metal show for Natasha, none of the characters have seen any live music.
When is Dora going to spill the beans on her past like Faye did? It was kinda mentioned in This strip: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=860 (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=860) but you've never gotten around to answering it. Will we have to wait for a supremely long amount of time, like with Faye? Dora might have some issues but she's certainly not as bad as Faye in terms of messed- up- mess.
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever thought about selling Pintsize plushies? Cos I would so buy one of those.
You live in Mass right? Do you think its creepy if fans come up to you at shows? And will you be at bright eyes in Boston?
why do you hate bright eyes so much?
Jeph-
The "About" section of the site lists you're from Rockville.
A couple of my friends and I live in Rockville, so we were wondering what part. Also, did you go to Richard Montgomery High School?
(I think one of my friends sent you an email about this awhile back, but you never replied)
As with almost all "whatever happened to [character]" questions, it's just a matter of time before they show up again.
Jeph,
Would you ever consider animating QC for television?
Yah, first a big thanks to the creator for not only giving me a reason to not fall asleep during Web Design, but also introduced me to a culture genre I really enjoy.
But anyways, being a script writer amateur and meager radioplay director, I often ponder how my favorite things as the title mentioned. So here's a big what if thread for all you guys.
To the creator of the Questionable Content
1. Would you ever have the comic officially to be published in print?
2. Would you then allow someone to purchase lisence to produce a cartoon, Live Action Movie/Tv Show? Indy film, or full Hollywood?
3. Who would you recommend for Actor's / Voice Actor's if any come to mind?
4. Would you ever consider allowing the rights for a non-profit radioplay (Independently recorded). I'd take particular interest in getting your permision and even advisory notes if you say yes.
krudman [...] geniusWtih grammar like his, I wouldnt go quite that far.
I noticed that we never see the characters mention anything about their religious/spiritual beliefs. Is this because the characters are apathetic towards the issue, or because it doesn't matter in the context of the comic?
Sixleaf, he lives in Massachusetts.
He was born in Maryland.
Yah, first a big thanks to the creator for not only giving me a reason to not fall asleep during Web Design, but also introduced me to a culture genre I really enjoy.
But anyways, being a script writer amateur and meager radioplay director, I often ponder how my favorite things as the title mentioned. So here's a big what if thread for all you guys.
To the creator of the Questionable Content
1. Would you ever have the comic officially to be published in print?
2. Would you then allow someone to purchase lisence to produce a cartoon, Live Action Movie/Tv Show? Indy film, or full Hollywood?
3. Who would you recommend for Actor's / Voice Actor's if any come to mind?
4. Would you ever consider allowing the rights for a non-profit radioplay (Independently recorded). I'd take particular interest in getting your permision and even advisory notes if you say yes.
Jeph,
Would you ever consider animating QC for television?
Jeph,
Would you ever consider animating QC for television?
That's a good question, and as an appendium to that, if you did, would you prefer it in Anime Style?
Jeph, have you listened to the new Iron and Wine album, Shepherd's Dog? if yes, what are your thoughts?
Also, have you ever thought of coming down to New Zealand? We'd love to have you down here!
[On and end note, if you have any OiNK invites lying around, don't hesitate to send one to me! ([email protected])]
Jeph, I gotta know, what is up with Hanner's infatuation with Indiana Jones? Does she just love harrison ford in general or what?
do you have any idea if Deathmole will stay as a jam band or if it will audition for a vocalist?
I noticed that we never see the characters mention anything about their religious/spiritual beliefs. Is this because the characters are apathetic towards the issue, or because it doesn't matter in the context of the comic?
1. Are you EVER going to make any Zombie Monkey merch (t-shirt, mug, something), or is this just something you don't want to do period?
Jeph, did you know that Brian Herbert has started writing Dune books again? Do his books make you cry a little?
Dear Jeph,
I am French and so is my sister who's just moved to America to attend Smith University...So I guess I'm asking for Northampton tips: good restaurants, cool bars (euh, no cool bars, since your crazy country won't let you drink until 21.) Thanks!
Okay, I've got another question:
Are you cool with the fact that people refer to you first name only on these forums like a buddy old pal?
What came first, the drawings or the ideas? I mean, did you draw the characters first, or think up their names/personalities first? Or was it like a simultaneous thing?
When I buy the "Everything is Ruined Forever" shirt, how exactly do I explain it to my mom without her telling me that QC is too mature for me? I was thinking of telling her that purple plaid elephants are a sign of the apocalypse.
If you were going trick-or-treating this year, what/who would you dress up as? (I'm going as Velma from Scooby Doo.)
Lastly, do you think this thread will ever die?
Jeph, are you immortal?
Jeph,
Would you ever consider animating QC for television?
That's a good question, and as an appendium to that, if you did, would you prefer it in Anime Style?
Jeph, did you know that Brian Herbert has started writing Dune books again? Do his books make you cry a little?
He is using his father's notes, but reading Brian Herbert's writing is like being hit over the head with smelly fish. There's none of the subtlety that Frank Herbert's original books had, and that was most of what made it enjoyable (for me, at least). I like a little intrigue.
No, no one doesn't. The new novels are shit.
Okay, I've got another question:
Are you cool with the fact that people refer to you first name only on these forums like a buddy old pal?
Well it IS my username.
Also, did you know you share the same name as author Brian Jacques (of Redwall fame) and have you ever read any of his books growing up?
Jeph, I know you love the Dune series, but do you have other favorite sci-fi books? Anything written by Asimov perhaps?
I had Hannelore sitting around in a sketchbook for months before I figured out how to put her in the comic.
The real question should be, do you have any unused characters in said sketchbook that have a possibility of coming into the comic?QuoteI had Hannelore sitting around in a sketchbook for months before I figured out how to put her in the comic.
do you have any unissued charecters in your sketchbook right now?
Is the lady modelling your shirt in the merchandise place the base model for Faye's looks?
She looks like how I picture Faye, but without the aura of a slayer of thousands.
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/Charlemaim/aidoms.jpg)
:mrgreen:
That's my friend Yuko. She used to draw a webcomic called Fallen.
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever heard of Dream Theater? From what I've heard you say about Wolves in the Throne Room and Opeth (I've never actually heard either of those bands...can't find them anywhere nurr), Dream Theater has a lot of those same aspects. Crazy guitar solos, lengthly songs, bizarre time changes and signatures...
If you have tell me what ya think!
Thanks
But, I'm 13 years younger than Jeph. So wouldn't be die before me? How's he supposed to answer questions when he's DED? Unless he's immortal. Dude.
Jeph, are you immortal?
I really should research to see if someone already asked this, but Jeph, would you ever consider making QC action figures? In my head they are similar tothese (http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Fall_Out_Boy-figures.jpg)Making a real-life equivalent to QC will just fuck up the universe so much. Besides, they'd only be "used" to make Faye and Marten bang (or worse... use your imagination.)
I would buy ALL of them.
TWICE.
I really should research to see if someone already asked this, but Jeph, would you ever consider making QC action figures? In my head they are similar tothese (http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Fall_Out_Boy-figures.jpg)Making a real-life equivalent to QC will just fuck up the universe so much. Besides, they'd only be "used" to make Faye and Marten bang (or worse... use your imagination.)
I would buy ALL of them.
TWICE.
I really should research to see if someone already asked this, but Jeph, would you ever consider making QC action figures? In my head they are similar tothese (http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Fall_Out_Boy-figures.jpg)Making a real-life equivalent to QC will just fuck up the universe so much. Besides, they'd only be "used" to make Faye and Marten bang (or worse... use your imagination.)
I would buy ALL of them.
TWICE.
Actually, yet another person is living with her ex. That's right, Dora used to get her litter box cleaned by Mieville.Metaphorically speaking, a very mutual relationship.
Is the "Teh" shirt an elaborate device planted so that we can keep track of alternate timelines? And thus Marten with shirt is from the future trying to fix a botched-up space/time continuum and Marten w/out shirt is Keyser Söze?
You said earlier in this massive thread you had hopes of looking at getting a QC book out around the end of 2007. How is that going?
How did you come up with the fantastic and varied names for positions by number of posts? Were you really that bored?
1. What is the question you want to be asked most?
2: What is the answer to that question?
3) WHY ARE YOU IGNORING INDIETITS ;_;
D Since, so I've heard, QC started out as a comic about Marten and Pintsize and having an anthropomorphic robot, at what point did you decide that it was going to go in a completely different direction and head off into the lives of young hipsters and there adventures in life? (I hope I didn't bungle the phrasing of that up as much as I'm sure that I did)
Do you know what happened to Aido's comic Fallen? I sorely miss it, In fact, it [the comic] is still in my Bookmarks and I periodically check it to see for updates.
Also, did you know you share the same name as author Brian Jacques (of Redwall fame) and have you ever read any of his books growing up?
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever heard of Dream Theater? From what I've heard you say about Wolves in the Throne Room and Opeth (I've never actually heard either of those bands...can't find them anywhere nurr), Dream Theater has a lot of those same aspects. Crazy guitar solos, lengthly songs, bizarre time changes and signatures...
If you have tell me what ya think!
Thanks
Hey Jeph!
I was wondering whether something that will change the QC world completely will happen with comic #1000? I am not asking for specifics, just an indication :)
Also, did you know you share the same name as author Brian Jacques (of Redwall fame) and have you ever read any of his books growing up?
Also, VG Music Composer Extraordinaire Richard Jacques?
Is there any chance of you attending WonderCon in San Francisco in February?
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/index.php
Jeph, I know you love the Dune series, but do you have other favorite sci-fi books? Anything written by Asimov perhaps?
Do you also read Heinlien?
QuoteI had Hannelore sitting around in a sketchbook for months before I figured out how to put her in the comic.
do you have any unissued charecters in your sketchbook right now?
How do you pronounce "Mieville"?
you've said before that when people interview you they all just ask the same ten questions.
could you list off the stupid questions they all ask you and the answers?
(you don't have to give exactly ten, just the ones you can think of off the top of your head)
also, since there's a lot of book stuff going on in this thread at the moment, do you read lemony snicket? (elaborate a bit with this one please.)
So my question is, what is the likelihood of a new, updated cast poster that includes the new additions like Penny, Meena, Tai and Hannelore's strangely poofy hair?
Also I guess, the likelihood of a QC book in the foreseeable future? Because I would buy that book so hard.
And additional, bonus question... Who would win in an all-out, drunken bar brawl; Marten's mum, or Hanners'? (u's in your "mum"s courtesy of the mystical faraway land of Australia) And I'm just assuming that if such a brawl were to occur, Mr. Bianchi would be there with popcorn and a smile.
Jeph ; Or anybody else can answer this one!
Is it me or does Dora have some serious camel toe going on in in the last panel of comic #998!!
Why is it that Dora, the most computer-enthusiastic character, doesn't have an AnthroPC?
jeph, have you ever gone looking for fanart porn of your characters. y'know, for research purposes?
Jeph, what's up with the girl in panel 1 of #1001? Why does she look like Dora and Faye had a baby who grew up instantaneously and ended up with saggy boobs?
Jeph, were you an athleticist in high school?
Jeph,
I know your style is always changing but I wanted to know in comic# 1006, why you chose to use that style. It's a more condensed look of the characters. I thought I was going crazy but Marten's features are definitely not as long. Sometimes artists are inspired by something. Just wondering.
Also would if bother you if a fan did a fan animation in Flash of your characters? Your characters are a perfect style for flash and it was a idea I had.
Thanks.
I must ask, what is the attraction to Western, Ma? You and Jeff Rowling live out there and if im not mistaken the dude from Dr. McNinja who's name escapes me. I have a friend who goes to school out there and besides the lovely trees and farms, why does there seem to be a commune of awesome web comic creators in the middle of no where?
funny side note, I spent last weekend in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and was told to check out your comic so you must be doing something right if the hipsters are going out of their way to promote you.
the guy who returns again and again to the C.O.D ( cof of doom ) hasnt appeared in a while ... : huge gasp : has he given up or is he simply waiting for his chance to launch a massive strike on poor Faye
and ive also noticed faye drawing a bit closer to sven dispite his obvious past jackassagans ( much like shenanagens only involving a donkey and a 50 foot drop )
is this the begining of akwardness for faye , marty , dora and her twit of a brother
Does the comic consume all of your time?
Jeph, my friends and I were having a conversation about jobs and the saying, "work to live, don't live to work", and I presented you as an example of someone who loves their job.
So we were wondering, do you see yourself writing the webcomic for a large part of your life?
what is your opinion on the terror that is rule 34 and your character's involvement with it.
Do you have any ideas bumping around in the back of your head - jokes, plotlines, etc. - that you've always wanted to use in QC, but can't because you're forced to admit that it just wouldn't work with the characters as they are now? And if so, what's an example of one?
What would you say is your most recent or biggest improvement on your art work?
And which shirt design you have up for sale is the most popular?
I was just curious, what is your feeling on ska music? Because you reference pretty much every genre (good or bad), but I don't recall ever reading a reference to a ska band in QC.
Have you ever heard of a band called Paramore? If so, what are your thoughts?
I really should research to see if someone already asked this, but Jeph, would you ever consider making QC action figures?
I would buy ALL of them.
TWICE.
Hey Jeph! Do you hallucinate when you get a fever to?
What is the air velocity of an unlaiden swallow?
Silly question, but what nationality is Meena?
Also, put her in the cast page!
New one for you: I'm pretty sure this has been asked, but do you personally know or know of a person with OCD as sever as Hannelore? I know someone with OCD, but it never seems as bad as hers.
Why was Dora single until she got together with Marten? Young, attractive, and with what Star Trek delicately called "strong female drives". It's interesting that she hadn't already put a man into her life.
What do you think of Radiohead's latest effort? I noticed in your honourable mentions that 15-step was there.
Quote from: Manta RayEmpire or Jedi?
Night Elf.
1) Which is better - Welsh or British?
2) Which is better - Autechre or Coil?
3) Who is better - Emmanuel Kant or Thomas Hobbes?
3) Can you name all the provinces of Canada? Note that if you can, it doesn't count, because this is the internet.
4) In your opinion, what is the mind, and what is its relationship with the body? Cite your references.
5) What do you think about the Gold Standard? Doesn't it suck?
I have been having a little trouble coming across the particular types of QCslashfanart I have been looking for. Any chance you could suggest terms to search with, to make my search more fruitful?
Love, Calenlass
PS: Or you could just PM me the links.
PPS: I have a bottle of Booker's. What ever should I do with it?
Where did you get the ideas for the tequila/bourbon monsters? Have you ever seen them while drunk or are they completely original?
I'll be receiving an "Evolution Kills" shirt for Christmas (well hopefully, UK customs being what it is) and I was wondering if you were accepting any customer photo's wearing your shirts?
Are you capable of Sam Beam like facial hair, or do you avoid such things?
Here's my question for Jeph:
I've heard you like CAD... Do you really like CAD? Honestly? :-o
What are your thoughts on flogging molly?
whats the crazyest/weirdest/most memerable thing you've draw for a reader?
I know that you would never change anything to accomodate or to specifically disprove reader expectations; however, do you ever find yourself accidentally influenced by, for example, forum posts or other fan ideas? Like you could read a post and go "hey that *or some variation of that* could work well with...?"
1) Which is better - Welsh or British?
2) Which is better - Autechre or Coil?
3) Who is better - Emmanuel Kant or Thomas Hobbes?
4) Can you name all the provinces of Canada? Note that if you can, it doesn't count, because this is the internet.
5) In your opinion, what is the mind, and what is its relationship with the body? Cite your references.
6) What do you think about the Gold Standard? Doesn't it suck?
7) What's your favorite blood-based foodstuff?
8) Who do you think really should have won the Civil War?
9) Updike or Mailer?
Theoretically speaking, if you have written the "Questionable Content-The Movie" script, you could not possibly be the director, animator, and producer.
Who would you choose to perform each task?
I have been having a little trouble coming across the particular types of QCslashfanart I have been looking for. Any chance you could suggest terms to search with, to make my search more fruitful?
Love, Calenlass
PS: Or you could just PM me the links.
PPS: I have a bottle of Booker's. What ever should I do with it?
I know you are lying Calenlass.
PPS: Drink it then drill a hole in the bottom and then sit and spin
I was out in a bar in Taupo wearing my Deathmole shirt the other night. A guy hit on me, starting the conversation with "You're into Deathmole, huh? I've seen them live!" When asked who he thought was the hottest, he lucked out and said "the blonde one". I did have to prompt him on names though. He claimed he even had the same shirt, signed by all 3 band members. I was having too much fun to disillusion him so pointed out he must have seen them before Hanners joined. He was a very good bullshit artist, and after I told him Hanners was the new drummer, he claimed he knew there was something different about their sound on their latest album.ROTFL - this is SO funny :D
My questions: When are you going to start posting Deathmole tour dates? Are they coming to New Zealand any time soon? Where can I get the albums?
6) Ron Paul is fucking retarded.word.
Here's my question for Jeph:
I've heard you like CAD... Do you really like CAD? Honestly? :-o
To be entirely honest, I don't read it.
So my question is, what is the likelihood of a new, updated cast poster that includes the new additions like Penny, Meena, Tai and Hannelore's strangely poofy hair?
Argh, I know this has probably been asked a million times, but how do you pronounce your name? Is it a soft "j" or a hard "j"?
Argh, I know this has probably been asked a million times, but how do you pronounce your name? Is it a soft "j" or a hard "j"?
'jacks' as stated somewhere towards the beginning
So my question is, what is the likelihood of a new, updated cast poster that includes the new additions like Penny, Meena, Tai and Hannelore's strangely poofy hair?
Also I guess, the likelihood of a QC book in the foreseeable future? Because I would buy that book so hard.
And additional, bonus question... Who would win in an all-out, drunken bar brawl; Marten's mum, or Hanners'? (u's in your "mum"s courtesy of the mystical faraway land of Australia) And I'm just assuming that if such a brawl were to occur, Mr. Bianchi would be there with popcorn and a smile.
New poster- absolutely.
Book- eventually.
Marten's mom, without question. Hanners is a creampuff.
Think Ponk meant between Marten's mum and Hanners' mum.
I'd still give the win to Veronica here. She put the fear into Faye, and kicks people's asses for a living, so I think she's not the kinda chica you want to cross, unless you're part of her clientelle and she's on the clock to kick your ass. Or at least step on it with stilettos.Think Ponk meant between Marten's mum and Hanners' mum.
Yeah, that is what I thought as well.
You've talked about wanting to make QC books. If you did, would you go back and redo some of the older strips in the newer art style?Pretty sure this was asked somewhere in this thread before, nested with another question, and that the answer was no.
weird, i searched for "mug" before i asked...The search button is trying to discredit you. :wink:
WHERE IS THE SNOW???please, please, please tell me. I WANT WEATHER, DAMMIT!
boston got almost a foot last night.
I was wondering why a lot of the links on the site are gone. Did Dr. McNinja do something to earn your scorn?
Of course, if it's a private matter, feel free to disregard the question. Wouldn't want to step on a neat person's toes.
Hey Jeph!
A couple of questions for you.
1. What piece of music is Benji playing in comic #1062, and
2. Is he hybrid picking (as it looks like he is using a pick).
Thank you in advance for your answers!
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?*Jeph talking to a drawing of Marten*
Jeph, does the wild speculation on this forum cramp your style? I mean, do you think "I can't do that now, it would just look like I'm trawling the forum for ideas." or do you just ignore it alll? And are you better today?This isn't the "answer FOR Jeph thread", obviously, but he's pretty much said before that his idea of who the characters are writes the comic for him. If his idea conflicts with what fans want, tough. If it's similar, it's not because we thought it'd happen or because we asked for it, it's because it was going to happen anyway.
I'm so bummed that I had to slow down to one a day...sigh.
So... Jeph... On Friday the 8th's comic, is Faye singing Nine Inch Nails "Starf*ckers Incorporated" or is she singing Carly Simon's "You're So Vain"?
Both have those lyrics, either could fit the situation very well.
Carly Simon's "You're So Vain"?
Jeph-
I was just wondering if you noticed the discontinuity of Faye saying she wished she could get up in front of a room full of people (before she kissed Sven), when she had just had a karaoke battle with him the same night and sung that "You're so vain.." song at him?
I think a lot of people missed it cause of the whole Sven kissing going on, but it seems you may have miscalculated your plot a bit. Just wondering if you caught that.
-fancy
This was answered in the weekly thread. Faye says "I wish I could push my boundaries like that." Hannelore overcame her fear of crowds, people and embarrasment to sing at the bar; Faye wanted to overcome her promlems with intimacy, and kiss someone without freaking out over it.
-Is it a tad bit creepy that I read through eighteen pages of questions and answers?
You forgot the "FAYE/SVEN BOO!11!!!" posts.
-Is it a tad bit creepy that I read through eighteen pages of questions and answers?
Not as much as it would be for 29 pages of "OMG HANNERS IS TEH CUTEZ" and "FAYE/SVEN SQUEEEE" on the Weekly Thread... :wink:
By the way's you should come to the Bay Area. Hella, hella, hella nor cal. Have you ever been to San Francisco?
By the way's you should come to the Bay Area. Hella, hella, hella nor cal. Have you ever been to San Francisco?
Is 'hella' a common term on the east coast too?
While I'm not on the East Coast, nor the West, in Texas I've heard it a couple of times among skateboarders.
By the way's you should come to the Bay Area. Hella, hella, hella nor cal. Have you ever been to San Francisco?
Harhar I actually just stumbled upon QC the past week (I actually enjoy coming in late for comics, it means I didn't have to wait for the releases) and one thing that really caught my eye was your use of 'hella'. I'm from the Bay Area too and SoCal/out of state kids always gave me the impression that 'hella' is pretty much only a norcal thing. I was wondering:
Is 'hella' a common term on the east coast too?
(
...Bay area? Nor Cal? I live within an hour of Oregon. THAT is Nor Cal. xD
Then again I just have a different perspective.
Dear Jeph,The answer is bacon grease.
Which is better: Shampoo or Conditioner?
Dear Jeph,The answer is bacon grease.
Which is better: Shampoo or Conditioner?
Does Faye still have her silly Russian hat of yesteryear?I guess she still would, unless she had it before the move and didn't bring it. I love those hats.
i was looking through the archive and stumbled accross this one,I never got that one. It just never made any sense to me.
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=762
Jeph, did you plan that sven and faye were gonna get together from a long time ago?
I never got that one. It just never made any sense to me.
I was never good at catching the subtle.I never got that one. It just never made any sense to me.
SOMEONE'S nick makes a lot of sense.
Jeph,
Do you have to have your own webcomic to submit a guest strip to you?
No obligation for you to even run it, obviously, but just a query.
What font do you use in the new logo (http://www.questionablecontent.net/test/newlogo.png)?
What happened to the "transcribe this comic" link? I went looking for a comic (specifically, this one (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1000)). It is apparently not yet done, and I was feeling rather altruistic at the time.
Instead I went looking through about a hundred comics for it :-)
You've talked about wanting to make QC books. If you did, would you go back and redo some of the older strips in the newer art style?
Jeph, what restaurant would you take your girlfriend/fiancee out to on your anniversary? Also whats your favorite restaurant?
So I was wondering, would you, Jeph, support a volunteer project to download the pictures, and have people add voiceover to provide the voices? You as creator would have to audition some folks to make sure you got the voice in your head; and maybe help with creating the art in layers so the word balloons can be removed, if you don't do that already. The loyal QC readership would take care of the picture manipulation, voicing the words as written, and uploading the files to the site.
Sorry if this has been asked, but why is there no weather? They live in western MA, Right? MA is a land of a lot of weather that requires more (or less, in the summer) than a t-shirt and jeans, which is what pretty much everyone wears all the time.
Hey Jeph!
Your newspost reminded me that you were in a band that broke up before you started drawing QC. I'm curious as to what kind of band it was. Do you have any mp3 recordings of it?
I've the entire current QC comic collection 3 times over.
Is this normal?
Are there any plans to merch the :P or :O mugs that Marten and Faye use?
Jeph, I just thought I'd be the first to ask--what's up with the new avatar? It looks magical. And possibly poisonous. Probably both.
Hi Jeph! Have you ever thought about the possibility of a Winslow iPod cozy available in the store? :-)
Hi Jeph!
I was reading some of the older comics and i saw ellen speaking about AnthroPc's in the library who make fun of you when you try to get any acctual work done on them.
Any chance of seeing them in the comic?
PS: Love your comic! Best wishes from Estonia!
Dear Jeph,
Will this recent collarbone injury impede upon your little-known New Year's resolution to hand-service 7 ponies per day?
Thanks!
Calenlass
I'm sure I've seen rain at some point =/
Or maybe I'm going crazy =]
I guess the reason he doesn't do weather is coz they're hardly ever outside
And whats happened to the search bar for the comics?
Dear Jeph
I have three questions.
1. How come it is never raining outside in your comic
2. Would you mind if I copied every QC strip onto my ipod so I could read them whilst on holiday
3. I, uh, can't think of a third question. Bye.
Hey Jeph, I've always wondered.....what does their new place look like from a distance? Like, all we've ever seen was the door with those lines(Plastic siding?) and the inside.....is it like a house? a condo? an apparent? I have a vague feeling like its a old 1930's downtown generic two-three story building that they seem to have floating around in the downtown area most cities....you know, the kind that goes on for an entire block(ala this (http://www.absolutedsm.com/images/Sioux%20City/retail%20buildings.JPG), but restidental)
I'm so confused.....
Dear Jeph,
Do you spend a lot of time obsessing over how to dress your characters each Questionable Content morning? I imagine it's a lot more stressful than dressing one's self, since the clothes you put on them could potentially last for weeks in real time! On the other hand, their wardrobes are functionally unlimited, and there's no need to worry over their clothing making them look fat or lumpy.
This is the substance of my preoccupations.
hey jeph,
i know you have touched on polyamorous relationships a little bit with tia, but do you think there is a possiblity for it between marten, dora and faye....or is that just a fan servicey dream :roll:
also what are the odds of faye not hooking up with sven cause that would make me sad
Hey Jeph!
A couple of questions for you.
1. What piece of music is Benji playing in comic #1062, and
2. Is he hybrid picking (as it looks like he is using a pick).
Thank you in advance for your answers!
hey jrph
how blasphemous is it to try and get drnuk on Glenfidich 15
like seriously how much
because i did taht accicdentlaly i think
love aclenlass
How does QC time compare to actual time? How much time in the lives of your characters has elapsed since this comic began?
Jeph,
Do you have to have your own webcomic to submit a guest strip to you?
No obligation for you to even run it, obviously, but just a query.
Jeph, I feel a little silly asking this, but does it ever get to you when people don't enjoy your work?
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?
Hey, Jeph, looking at today's comic strip i got a tingling sense of presaging weird version of "La Vie Boheme"... Is that normal?
I mean, i had that dream about that table-dancing singing about lesbians, s/m, yogurt, inabilities of holding erections on high holydays, 10 gallon plastic pickle tubes, wine and beer and...*sigh* just read it
http://www.metrolyrics.com/la-vie-boheme-lyrics-rent.html
How is that flu treating you?
Because I've been sick with it since Saturday. Fever just finally went away. Just a touch of the SARS mind you...
Jeph, does the wild speculation on this forum cramp your style? I mean, do you think "I can't do that now, it would just look like I'm trawling the forum for ideas." or do you just ignore it alll? And are you better today?
And yes, I expressed my appreciation in the other, arguably more meaningful way, as well. OK, so here's a question:
Do you have to really work at these jokes, or are you just that damn funny naturally? Do you crack people up most of the time?
Hey Jeph, do you know anyone who has similar drawings to yours....?
by the way, I'm totally addicted to QC!
So... Jeph... On Friday the 8th's comic, is Faye singing Nine Inch Nails "Starf*ckers Incorporated" or is she singing Carly Simon's "You're So Vain"?
Both have those lyrics, either could fit the situation very well.
I was planning on making some kind of online collectible card game of sorts and I am trying to get LOTS of artists to perhaps draw or donate a piece of art that can be used as a character or creature in it. Would you be interested in helping out? (This is the question)
I was just reading back through the archives and noticed you played WoW like 80 years ago... do you still play? Also, will Hannelore ever get a boyfriend?
Almost every time I look at the "Key Stats" box, there's a different name as "Latest Member." How often are people joining this forum? How many accounts are active over a week? How many fall into disuse? How long does the average member stay active?
Jeph, do you ever go back and re-read the older comics?
How badly was your poor poor inbox abused over the weekend?
Registered to ask this question:
Do forum posts effect(affect?) the storyline of your comic? Or do you just giggle at the responses and continue on your merry way?
Do you know about other webcomic artists? How they feel about forum posts?
Are antroPC's (and Hanner's humanoid boyfriend-robot thing) programmed with the Three Laws of Robotics?
-Is it a tad bit creepy that I read through eighteen pages of questions and answers?
-Are you aware that the easily mistakable "questionablecontent.com" is a porn site? (The first time I was referred to this webcomic [by my brother], I typed that in... Me = "What the hell???")
-Do you enjoy ice hockey?
By the way's you should come to the Bay Area. Hella, hella, hella nor cal. Have you ever been to San Francisco?
Is 'hella' a common term on the east coast too?
Dear Jephers,
I actually think you have a pretty nice butt, but I will never say that around Cristi because she would gore me.
Love,
Calenlass
PS-Please to unban Hat, as he actually does think you have a sweet candy ass and was just joking around.
Dear Jeph,
Which is better: Shampoo or Conditioner?
Does Faye still have her silly Russian hat of yesteryear?
My question is: How old is Faye, exactly?
i was looking through the archive and stumbled accross this one,
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=762
Jeph, did you plan that sven and faye were gonna get together from a long time ago?
Jeph, you wouldn't, well, lie to us, wouldja?
BTW, Jeph, are Sven and Dora's powers kind of like those of the Wonder Twins? If they bump fists (heads, asses, whatever) and scream "Bianchi Siblings powers: Activate!" are all things sexual revealed to them?
Hi, Jeph,
Would you be willing to put the "transcribe this comic" link up again if enough people offered to step up and do some actual transcription?
How many people would be enough?
I've been seized by the urge to type in some dialog and make more of QC searchable.
Hey Jeph, you've mentioned you're a fan of Douglas Adams and I was wondering if the idea of "anthroPCs" was in any way inspired by the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation's Genuine People Personalities, i.e. Marvin. Thanks, Jb
Thirty-seven.In a row?
1) Are the theories about Hanner's shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) being incredibly advanced technology from her father's space station, and thus able to change its lettering from minute-to-minute true?You think a lot, man. It's okay, I do, too. :lol:
2) What do you use to draw with? I've tried drawing on the computer, but I've only got a mouse, and, well, they're rather appalling when it comes to using them to actually draw something.
3) I know that your drawing style has improved over the last five years, and I also know that you constantly try to improve how your drawings look. I was wondering how far from "perfection" are you? I mean, how close are the characters to the people you envision in your head? Or have the characters in your head changed to reflect your drawing style at all?
4) Referring to your answer to Is It Cold In Here's question about transcribing the comic, if I were to send you a large text-file, say, in a week or so, containing all of the speech of the characters with links to their respective comics and comic titles, would you reinstate the search function?
5) Did I creep you out in my email? After rereading it a few times over the next bunch of days after I sent it, I came to the conclusion that I may have come off as a rather deranged internet lunatic. I apologize if this is the case, as I can assure you that I am one of the saner breeds of deranged internet lunatics. (For reference, it was called "I just pulled a QC marathon".)
6) What's up with Marten's mom's face? I just noticed it on panel 4 on this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=456), and I don't think it's ever been addressed before.
The following question is almost guaranteed to get people to start attacking me, but I don't care. OCD ftw!
7) This is something that sort of bothers me. Mondays' comic numbers end in a 5 or a 0, and Fridays' comics end in a 4 or a 9. Could you pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do an extra comic so that Fridays' comics end in 5 or 0?
What do you mean, about Marten's mom's face? I think you're referring to wrinkles, or you might be talking about lighting.They look more like badly removed whiskers to me.
Wrinkles are kind of tough to do well, especially in the older style.What do you mean, about Marten's mom's face? I think you're referring to wrinkles, or you might be talking about lighting.They look more like badly removed whiskers to me.
Ah. As for the fact that I think a lot, I originally had 2 questions in there, but I kept coming up with more. I edited like four times to add more questions because I didn't want to quintuple post or something.Makes sense.
Jeph, you've sort of skewered the indie, emo and goth scene but not the punk scene. I would think punk is ripe with comedic material, what gives?
Why is Faye a supporter of the Deutscher Fussball Bund? (As seen in this comic. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=665)) Or, if she's not a supporter, does she just think it's a cool football shirt?
Why do I care why a fictional character is wearing a German football shirt?
1) Are the theories about Hanner's shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) being incredibly advanced technology from her father's space station, and thus able to change its lettering from minute-to-minute true?
2) What do you use to draw with? I've tried drawing on the computer, but I've only got a mouse, and, well, they're rather appalling when it comes to using them to actually draw something.
3) I know that your drawing style has improved over the last five years, and I also know that you constantly try to improve how your drawings look. I was wondering how far from "perfection" are you? I mean, how close are the characters to the people you envision in your head? Or have the characters in your head changed to reflect your drawing style at all?
4) Referring to your answer to Is It Cold In Here's question about transcribing the comic, if I were to send you a large text-file, say, in a week or so, containing all of the speech of the characters with links to their respective comics and comic titles, would you reinstate the search function?
5) Did I creep you out in my email? After rereading it a few times over the next bunch of days after I sent it, I came to the conclusion that I may have come off as a rather deranged internet lunatic. I apologize if this is the case, as I can assure you that I am one of the saner breeds of deranged internet lunatics. (For reference, it was called "I just pulled a QC marathon".)
6) What's up with Marten's mom's face? I just noticed it on panel 4 on this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=456), and I don't think it's ever been addressed before.
The following question is almost guaranteed to get people to start attacking me, but I don't care. OCD ftw!
7) This is something that sort of bothers me. Mondays' comic numbers end in a 5 or a 0, and Fridays' comics end in a 4 or a 9. Could you pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do an extra comic so that Fridays' comics end in 5 or 0?
Dear Jeph, why are you so awesome?
thanks in advance.
Why do you hate musicals?
I have a question: Is it difficult to write characters that think differently than you do? For example, assuming you are straight, how do you provide attractions for, say, Dora or Faye? Base their likes on women or gay men you know, or put yourself in the mindset of what would appeal to you if you were them? Same goes for music.
anycase, will you do any reference to the recent death of Gary Gygax, one of the makers of D&D in QC? I could imagine Pintsize, Winslow, and Romba doing a LARP of D&D. lol
Jeph, you've sort of skewered the indie, emo and goth scene but not the punk scene. I would think punk is ripe with comedic material, what gives?
Why is Faye a supporter of the Deutscher Fussball Bund? (As seen in this comic. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=665)) Or, if she's not a supporter, does she just think it's a cool football shirt?
Why do I care why a fictional character is wearing a German football shirt?
Mitch Clem does punk jokes way better than I ever could.
I like Germany, and I like watching the World Cup.
Dunno!1) Are the theories about Hanner's shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) being incredibly advanced technology from her father's space station, and thus able to change its lettering from minute-to-minute true?
2) What do you use to draw with? I've tried drawing on the computer, but I've only got a mouse, and, well, they're rather appalling when it comes to using them to actually draw something.
3) I know that your drawing style has improved over the last five years, and I also know that you constantly try to improve how your drawings look. I was wondering how far from "perfection" are you? I mean, how close are the characters to the people you envision in your head? Or have the characters in your head changed to reflect your drawing style at all?
4) Referring to your answer to Is It Cold In Here's question about transcribing the comic, if I were to send you a large text-file, say, in a week or so, containing all of the speech of the characters with links to their respective comics and comic titles, would you reinstate the search function?
5) Did I creep you out in my email? After rereading it a few times over the next bunch of days after I sent it, I came to the conclusion that I may have come off as a rather deranged internet lunatic. I apologize if this is the case, as I can assure you that I am one of the saner breeds of deranged internet lunatics. (For reference, it was called "I just pulled a QC marathon".)
6) What's up with Marten's mom's face? I just noticed it on panel 4 on this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=456), and I don't think it's ever been addressed before.
The following question is almost guaranteed to get people to start attacking me, but I don't care. OCD ftw!
7) This is something that sort of bothers me. Mondays' comic numbers end in a 5 or a 0, and Fridays' comics end in a 4 or a 9. Could you pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do an extra comic so that Fridays' comics end in 5 or 0?
1) Whatever works.
2) A Cintiq.
3) I hate my artwork, which is why I constantly try to make it suck less. That being said, Dora in panel 3 of today's comic is pretty close to how I imagine her. Hannelore never quite "clicked" for me until I gave her the current poofy, messy hairstyle. Marten needs another haircut.
4) Eventually.
5) Nah. I read everything I get, but I don't have time to respond to most of it. Emails are always appreciated.
6) Poorly-rendered wrinkles.
7) It'll change sooner or later if I take a day off or something.Dear Jeph, why are you so awesome?
thanks in advance.
I am not really that awesome.Why do you hate musicals?
Because they are bad
Well, you DID ask for his opinion why he doesn't like him.Jeph, you've sort of skewered the indie, emo and goth scene but not the punk scene. I would think punk is ripe with comedic material, what gives?
Why is Faye a supporter of the Deutscher Fussball Bund? (As seen in this comic. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=665)) Or, if she's not a supporter, does she just think it's a cool football shirt?
Why do I care why a fictional character is wearing a German football shirt?
Mitch Clem does punk jokes way better than I ever could.
I like Germany, and I like watching the World Cup.
Dunno!1) Are the theories about Hanner's shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) being incredibly advanced technology from her father's space station, and thus able to change its lettering from minute-to-minute true?
2) What do you use to draw with? I've tried drawing on the computer, but I've only got a mouse, and, well, they're rather appalling when it comes to using them to actually draw something.
3) I know that your drawing style has improved over the last five years, and I also know that you constantly try to improve how your drawings look. I was wondering how far from "perfection" are you? I mean, how close are the characters to the people you envision in your head? Or have the characters in your head changed to reflect your drawing style at all?
4) Referring to your answer to Is It Cold In Here's question about transcribing the comic, if I were to send you a large text-file, say, in a week or so, containing all of the speech of the characters with links to their respective comics and comic titles, would you reinstate the search function?
5) Did I creep you out in my email? After rereading it a few times over the next bunch of days after I sent it, I came to the conclusion that I may have come off as a rather deranged internet lunatic. I apologize if this is the case, as I can assure you that I am one of the saner breeds of deranged internet lunatics. (For reference, it was called "I just pulled a QC marathon".)
6) What's up with Marten's mom's face? I just noticed it on panel 4 on this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=456), and I don't think it's ever been addressed before.
The following question is almost guaranteed to get people to start attacking me, but I don't care. OCD ftw!
7) This is something that sort of bothers me. Mondays' comic numbers end in a 5 or a 0, and Fridays' comics end in a 4 or a 9. Could you pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do an extra comic so that Fridays' comics end in 5 or 0?
1) Whatever works.
2) A Cintiq.
3) I hate my artwork, which is why I constantly try to make it suck less. That being said, Dora in panel 3 of today's comic is pretty close to how I imagine her. Hannelore never quite "clicked" for me until I gave her the current poofy, messy hairstyle. Marten needs another haircut.
4) Eventually.
5) Nah. I read everything I get, but I don't have time to respond to most of it. Emails are always appreciated.
6) Poorly-rendered wrinkles.
7) It'll change sooner or later if I take a day off or something.Dear Jeph, why are you so awesome?
thanks in advance.
I am not really that awesome.Why do you hate musicals?
Because they are bad
That's not generalization...
QUOTE TREE/TUNNEL/CTHULHU OF HORROR. AGH.Well, you DID ask for his opinion why he doesn't like him.Jeph, you've sort of skewered the indie, emo and goth scene but not the punk scene. I would think punk is ripe with comedic material, what gives?
Why is Faye a supporter of the Deutscher Fussball Bund? (As seen in this comic. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=665)) Or, if she's not a supporter, does she just think it's a cool football shirt?
Why do I care why a fictional character is wearing a German football shirt?
Mitch Clem does punk jokes way better than I ever could.
I like Germany, and I like watching the World Cup.
Dunno!1) Are the theories about Hanner's shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) being incredibly advanced technology from her father's space station, and thus able to change its lettering from minute-to-minute true?
2) What do you use to draw with? I've tried drawing on the computer, but I've only got a mouse, and, well, they're rather appalling when it comes to using them to actually draw something.
3) I know that your drawing style has improved over the last five years, and I also know that you constantly try to improve how your drawings look. I was wondering how far from "perfection" are you? I mean, how close are the characters to the people you envision in your head? Or have the characters in your head changed to reflect your drawing style at all?
4) Referring to your answer to Is It Cold In Here's question about transcribing the comic, if I were to send you a large text-file, say, in a week or so, containing all of the speech of the characters with links to their respective comics and comic titles, would you reinstate the search function?
5) Did I creep you out in my email? After rereading it a few times over the next bunch of days after I sent it, I came to the conclusion that I may have come off as a rather deranged internet lunatic. I apologize if this is the case, as I can assure you that I am one of the saner breeds of deranged internet lunatics. (For reference, it was called "I just pulled a QC marathon".)
6) What's up with Marten's mom's face? I just noticed it on panel 4 on this comic (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=456), and I don't think it's ever been addressed before.
The following question is almost guaranteed to get people to start attacking me, but I don't care. OCD ftw!
7) This is something that sort of bothers me. Mondays' comic numbers end in a 5 or a 0, and Fridays' comics end in a 4 or a 9. Could you pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase do an extra comic so that Fridays' comics end in 5 or 0?
1) Whatever works.
2) A Cintiq.
3) I hate my artwork, which is why I constantly try to make it suck less. That being said, Dora in panel 3 of today's comic is pretty close to how I imagine her. Hannelore never quite "clicked" for me until I gave her the current poofy, messy hairstyle. Marten needs another haircut.
4) Eventually.
5) Nah. I read everything I get, but I don't have time to respond to most of it. Emails are always appreciated.
6) Poorly-rendered wrinkles.
7) It'll change sooner or later if I take a day off or something.Dear Jeph, why are you so awesome?
thanks in advance.
I am not really that awesome.Why do you hate musicals?
Because they are bad
That's not generalization...
Why do you hate musicals?
Because they are bad
Re: all the questions about searching the comic. QC is still on ohnorobot (http://www.ohnorobot.com/index.pl?comic=32) but only goes up to strip #818. There's a list of strips waiting to be transcribed here. (http://www.ohnorobot.com/helpout.pl?comic=32)Awesome. I should be done with the list (yes, I know it keeps refilling itself) in the next day or so. Thanks for the link!
Where did you get your damn that's funny?
What is the meaning of life?42, duh :roll:
Quote from: Vankaar Raeth on January 10, 2008, 09:20:19 PM
I've the entire current QC comic collection 3 times over.
Is this normal?
Verb?
So, Jeph. I've been wondering... exactly how old are all the characters, anyway?Lemme think...
Unless you mean the illustrated version with pixxx every 20 pages, the Silmarillion is not a heavy book. What's up with the name-dropping?You could probably give a concussion with any decent sized hard back, though, if you throw it hard enough.
this may have been answered a while ago but i am not sure. what is meena's and amir's heritage? I think they are both of Asian Indian descent. 'Meena' definetly is an indian name (partially cuz i've met a couple indians with that name and a couple distant cousins with that name so it is a shot in the dark to ask).I'm pretty sure Jeph said she was Indian when asked before, though as she said, she's third generation American, so it's of Indian heritage, rather than nationality.
acutally no. if i remember correctly jeph did say that Sara still does work at the COD but he is bored with drawing her or her concept hence why we never see her. despite that being true, it would be neat if she made a cameo appearance.That was a while back, though. She's been pretty much all out retconned since then, since Dora and others hired Penelope without so much as mentioning her. She's pretty much been Chuck Cunninghammed.
Hello JephHe could just like the way our flag looks, I guess, if that is it(I'm not looking at the strip, so I'm going by what you said). I have put the Union Jack on things before simply because I find it aesthetically pleasing.
I have truly enjoyed your comic. To me it is a whole package. Lovable characters, good writing, attractive artwork. A few questions. In comic 1064 Ravens Canadian boyfriend has a sticker with a single star and stripes on his guitar. Was this meant to a U.S.A. Flag, or does it represent something else? Why wouldn't it be a Canada flag sticker? Most Canadians that I have met are proud to be Canadian. Thank you for taking the time to answer this post.
What is the meaning of life?
Jeph, there was one comic where Marty and Hanners where at the music store, and in the newspost, you said you were disappointed that one of the speech bubbles covered up part of the background that you were particularly proud of. Could you by any chance post a copy of the background without any of the speech bubbles? Thanks.
Are you a gamer?
Console or PC?
Super Smash Brothers Brawl, best online muliplayer game ever?
So is this "Oh God The Pain" thing going to go on for a while?
Jeph, was this (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1087) comic your "The cake is a lie" reference? If not, would you ever consider using that line in one of your comics?
this may have been answered a while ago but i am not sure. what is meena's and amir's heritage? I think they are both of Asian Indian descent. 'Meena' definetly is an indian name (partially cuz i've met a couple indians with that name and a couple distant cousins with that name so it is a shot in the dark to ask).
Jeph: Have you ever thought to list the next few conventions you'll be attending on the site?
Was this meant to a U.S.A. Flag, or does it represent something else? Why wouldn't it be a Canada flag sticker? Most Canadians that I have met are proud to be Canadian. Thank you for taking the time to answer this post.
Would you consider making Hanners's shirt "noooooooooooo" one to sell in the store?
Hi! I'm a newcomer on this board, but I've read QC like for three months :D
I have a question: Why does Hannelore have multiple earrings if she's all afraid of germs and stuff?
Hi! I'm a newcomer on this board, but I've read QC like for three months
I have a question: Why does Hannelore have multiple earrings if she's all afraid of germs and stuff?
Salutations! (Yeah, I know, but 'hey jeph' was getting old, and it seemed rude to just start with the question... but I digress....)I'm sure the guy's kidding. Besides, McNinja had a villain who had a bad neckbeard that was actually part of the plot.
Was this strip (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1105) influenced by this (http://www.mitchclem.com/mystupidlife/29)?
He seems to think so (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=13677355&blogID=370729478&Mytoken=0DBC800E-BE85-4F24-BED9614EC0B1969F59090123)
Were you aware of this? I, for one, would like to see that contest.
Salutations! (Yeah, I know, but 'hey jeph' was getting old, and it seemed rude to just start with the question... but I digress....)I'm sure the guy's kidding. Besides, McNinja had a villain who had a bad neckbeard that was actually part of the plot.
Was this strip (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1105) influenced by this (http://www.mitchclem.com/mystupidlife/29)?
He seems to think so (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=13677355&blogID=370729478&Mytoken=0DBC800E-BE85-4F24-BED9614EC0B1969F59090123)
Were you aware of this? I, for one, would like to see that contest.
Dear Jeff,
How do you draw with boxing gloves on your hands?
Sincerely,
Gdog, MN
Dear Jeff,
How do you draw with boxing gloves on your hands?
Sincerely,
Gdog, MN
It's a common typo, writing "teh" instead of "the".
Guys, what the fuck? Quit being creepy.
Specifically MrSteevo.
Salutations! (Yeah, I know, but 'hey jeph' was getting old, and it seemed rude to just start with the question... but I digress....)
Was this strip (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1105) influenced by this (http://www.mitchclem.com/mystupidlife/29)?
sorry if this has been asked before, but when are you and Cristy scheduled to get married? And congrats dude!!
I duno if its been asked before, it probably has, but what chances are there for cameo roles?.... just the apearence of someones name/uesrname/avatar on a random comic at a random moment would be a really unusual addition to an already AMAZING comic...
Well, looks like Jeph didn't drop by Sakura Con this year. Of course, I know it always depends partially on what kind of invitation the convention offers, and that often happens behind the scenes.
Hope to see you at a Northwest anime con in the future, Jeph. (Yeah, I know you're not an anime artist, but we love you nonetheless ;) )
Dear Jeff,
How do you draw with boxing gloves on your hands?
Sincerely,
Gdog, MN
QFT.
Dearest Jeph,
Would it be a breach of copyright if you made some Dune shirts? 'Cause we all know that'd be win, really.
Do you enjoy writing the comic? Does it feel more like work or a hobby?
Will you be my friend?
Have you ever met John Campbell?
Sorry if anyone already asked this (I was too lazy to read 21 pages worth of posts)...but, anyway, I go to Mount Holyoke and I noticed that in the comic the library is called Williston, however that is the name of our library, not Smith's. Did you do that on purpose?
Will Faye's father's suicide ever be explained, or is it like one in real life where there's never any answer?
I had a close relative commit suicide without the usual warning signs and even if there had been a note it wouldn't have been an explanation.
I wonder if you've the same sleep problems I do
Well its been pretty entertaining reading 20+ pages of thread, nevertheless hopefully I wont be repeating questions.
I've really being enjoying QC, it has a rare down-to-earth flavor, like the smell of good coffee.
1. How does your family/people you meet react to your job as a webcomic? Or do you just explain that your an artist?
2. Since you said that you went to college for music, how did you progress to webcomic-ing as a job?
(Boredom, popularity, oh I can make money doing this whoo!)
3. What do like talking about? I don't mean on the internet due to the complexities of communication in person, but like your favorite bands or zombie preparation, or ..?
4. How often do you mentally break the 4th wall, like look at a new album and think "Damn Dora would totally love this." or see a poor awkward indie boy and think "MARTEN".
5. Do you have any pets?
(Oh, and I've heard good things about melatonin supplements but I've also heard that it can give pretty bad nightmares too.)
Crimison's post reminded me of a question I have had.
If I were to mail you a boy who looks exactly like Marten, would you refund the postage?
Jeph,
If I kill you, do I become you?
~Sincerely
Steevo.
Shame, I was enjoying the fourth-wall breach. Was it offically sanctioned? I remember Jeph saying he hated comics breaking the fourth wall.
Did you nuke the "questions to characters" thread?
Are you going to Lollapalooza?
Doug, this is the "Ask Jeph" thread, not the "ask a bunch of people who were RPing Jeph's characters" thread.
Will you be at Comicon International in San Diego?
Will you be at Comicon International in San Diego?
will you be taking a short break after you get married?
Supposing a killer squid went rampant in the apartment complex Faye and Marten and Hanners live in, would Pintsize be to blame or would it just be another wacky incident that cannot be explained but easily solved by everybody moving in with Sven and potentially partaking in a giant QC orgy where in stead of sex it'd be coffee and playing uno?
Just... Just wondering...
So was the little Marten doll Hanners made actually a voodoo doll, or what?
So was the little Marten doll Hanners made actually a voodoo doll, or what?
whaaaaaaaaaat
So was the little Marten doll Hanners made actually a voodoo doll, or what?
whaaaaaaaaaat
Well, considering it is an alternate universe, an actual voodoo doll doesn't seem that far-fetched, if you ask me.
Whatever, you're the artist.
Whatever, you're the artist.
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
I'm sorry, but is there a reason Faye should be thinner? She looks perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned...or do you find her CARTOON BODY offensive? I hate to say it, but I cannot believe that you're trying to enforce traditional female body stereotypes on WEBCOMIC CHARACTERS. Ew, grossed out much?
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?
I'm gonna take a shot at the answers to the first three questions and see how accurate they are when Jeph replies!
1. When I feel like it!
2. Probably never!
3. Never you creepy bastard
What happened to the music blog that Marten made?
(whoah a non-terrible question this time. who woulda thunk it?)
I know it's early to be asking, and all, but are you planning on goign to SPX this year?
Jeph are you going to NY ComicCon? You totally should.
He's not just the artist - he's also the writer :D
Jeph, what are your opinions on Feist? I've been hearing split opinions about her for a while and I wanted an opinion from someone who knows his music.
I wanted to know in your opinion how much logic and maturity really matters when it comes to picking a girlfriend and also where would you place Faye on the maturity scale.. (she's my fav character, sorry I dont care how offended Raven would be, Faye kicks everyone elses ass in greatnessness!) Faye is quite a closed person, but do her emotional and mental maturity come to the same level? *silently jumps up and down at the glee of her first post*
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?
Two questions regarding the comic:
1.- Are you accepting guest strips?
2.- What would someone need to have a guest strip featured?
I just wish to make an observation about the 'cast' section in the QC website
I would very much like to know what character class you played in highschool?
since I am certain that you were a D&D guy, probably still are. I prefer human
clerics of Pelor, though I've used Wizards and Wizard/Cleric combos as well.
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
I'm sorry, but is there a reason Faye should be thinner? She looks perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned...or do you find her CARTOON BODY offensive? I hate to say it, but I cannot believe that you're trying to enforce traditional female body stereotypes on WEBCOMIC CHARACTERS. Ew, grossed out much?
What does Steve do for a living?
I have a question about the language used, specifically the profanity/slang. I've noticed words like tw@t and knockers being used in your comic, are these words commonly used in America because in the UK, we use them all the time. It aslo reminded me of Robocop 3 when at the end, the bad guy calls the little girl a "slag". Is this also used commonly in America?
Do the characters feel like real people to you?
Should reports of spelling errors in the comics
o go to your email
o go via PM
o go to a swampy worm-infested grave along with the stinking corpse of the pedantic arrogant spelling nazi douchebag who noticed them?
2.- What would someone need to have a guest strip featured?2b. You have to have a comic or website I really like. If you don't, the guest strip has to be unbelievably funny and well-drawn for me to run it.
What does Steve do for a living?
murders
Another question (maybe already solved): what happened to indie bands' references in the strips, like "the killers should suck ****" or "yeah, marten, modest mouse kick ass" and stuff?
What led Faye to steel herself for going through with The Talk? Would she have done it later, or not at all, if Marten's mom hadn't threatened her?
In the same vein as the SPX question, has anybody threatened to fight you there this year?
Basically I've never been to a convention-type dealie before, and seeing a massive webcomics author beat a dude into the ground would be hilarious.
Is Angus's nose supposed to have been broken? Sometimes I think it is, sometimes not. Of course, I'm like that about many things, but still, I was wondering.
Oh, and thanks for answering dancewith's question about Faye's maturity. If you had to point at one of the characters (outside of Veronica Reed) and designate him/her 'mature,' who would it be?
Is your sleep schedule righted yet?
(i just mine 'normal' again - school ftl - i liked being an owl/vampire.)
I have a pretty nerdy question. Maybe you can make some more of that linux based antro pc, or maybe you think hes a boring charecter?
Also if you have ever tried any linux distribution, what's your opinion from an artists point of view?
Three questions regarding Faye:
1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
I'm sorry, but is there a reason Faye should be thinner? She looks perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned...or do you find her CARTOON BODY offensive? I hate to say it, but I cannot believe that you're trying to enforce traditional female body stereotypes on WEBCOMIC CHARACTERS. Ew, grossed out much?
I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts?
I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts? They were pointing straight up in the last comic. I thought she was going to poke Faye's eyes out!!!
P.S. Has Marten ever read Time Enough for Love?
yeah... so i recently became a fan of QC and I spent the last 3 or 4 days reading every comic, quite entertaining + I had a lot of spare time on my hands, anyway what i wanted to ask is if the handshake from "number 1034: Enigma" was actually real, or did you just made that up? my guess is number two, but you can never know...Didn't Jeph already answer that?
There's no such thing as man-code in real life, ladies. Or if there is, we can't tell you about it.
Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?Seconded.
whats with the facial hair? april fools was like a month ago
You mean San Diego? Because he's been to that one like the past three years. He's going this year; not next though, so if you want to catch him there do it this summer.
Are any of the events in the comic based upon things that have happened to you or people you know in real life?
Sorry to hear about your finger(well read about anyway), How did it happen, if you don't mind me asking?
How awesome are you, on a scale of 1 to yes?
random thought-
what TV shows did you watch as a kid?
Would Faye be healthier if she took up sculpting again? Is she one of those people who needs a creative outlet in order to function well?
Which characters, if any, would you describe as admirable?
They've all got flaws, of course, but Faye has had the guts to take charge of her life lately, and Hannelore has the courage of a bullfighter just to get through the day.
By "admirable" I don't mean "role model", of course.
I couldn't help but notice that Sven Bianchi has a very strong similarity to Porcupine Tree's Steve Wilson. Was this Intentional or coincidential?
1. Ever see people who look like or act like your characters? Does it phase you at all?
and
2. Does Cristi ever read to the plot twist you write and comment on it, or is it all raw unedited Jeph?
why don't the characters ever go to live shows?
Why was Faye so willing to tolerate all the flirting from Dora when a guy trying the same would have been punched at least?
Which QC strip are you proudest of?
This may have the same answer, but it's a different question: what is your favorite QC strip?
What's your favorite xkcd?
How many Tattoos have you got and did you design any yourself?
I can't help but picture the I Feel Pretty T-shirt on a guys chest.
I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts? They were pointing straight up in the last comic. I thought she was going to poke Faye's eyes out!!!
any plans of being at seattle's comicon?
What do you think of the PVTA? (Important to know what the famous residents think of the transportation system out here in Western Mass!)
Will you be my friend? :P
Anyway, there's a thread in here about the 'random' button. Why does it never give you a comic more recent than #817?
Jeph,
I'm wondering what sort of a conversation with Randall inspired the most recent xkcd strip.
Was the Hot Topic clerk in #46 Raven?
If Faye had a pet, what kind would it be?
Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?
Enough of me talking about SPX:
Jeph, did you get to meet the HSR guys at ROFLcon this year? The HRwiki says they went.
Jeph, who would win in a fight- Black Francis or Jeff Tweedy?
do you like chinese food?
what do you normally order?
Have you ever messed around with any three dimensional art (i.e., sculpture, whatnot)? You seem to have pretty decent spacial skills.
Are you finding it challenging to continue to create funny strips? I mean, the wells of humorous material are not botomless; just wondering if you still think your comic is funny (I do, or I wouldn't read it, before somebody jumps down my throat.)
What do you think of Stephen Colbert?
Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?Seconded.
Also, ever think about an appearance at San Francisco ComicCon? We know you're stretched thin, but think about it! 'Cause seriously, the West Coast needs you. Like whoa.
whats with the facial hair? april fools was like a month ago
Could you design and sell some nifty little business cards with info about the comic? I'd be happy to carry them around when I wear my "She Blinded Me With Library Science" shirt. People ask me where I got it every time, and I'm pretty sure they won't remember the info by the time they get to a computer.
(Sorry if this has been asked before. I tried searching for it.)
You mean San Diego? Because he's been to that one like the past three years. He's going this year; not next though, so if you want to catch him there do it this summer.
No, I meant San Francisco; San Diego is a full 600 miles away from the Bay Area. One of the simultaneously awesome and sucky things about California is that it's freakin' huge.
I think we're trying to do APE this November. I really wanna go to SF.
California's not that big. It will fit into 7 of the 10 Canadian provinces and all three teritories with room to spare.
All of the USA could fit into Canada with room to spare.
1. What do you think of Australians?
And Jeph hates all of them.
Jeph, what did you take in school... and what kind of work did you do prior to reading this comic? It's just that you seem to be able to pull out information from so many different areas, be it physics with the blue shifting or string theory... or Engl lit like Montressor, y'know on top of all the music references.
You're an intriguing man. =P
Jeph - whatever happend to Robot Boyfriend? Was he tarred, feathered, and unplugged after the witch trial, or is he a lurking skeleton in a closet somewhere?
Jeph, what did you take in school... and what kind of work did you do prior to reading this comic?
Jeph - whatever happend to Robot Boyfriend? Was he tarred, feathered, and unplugged after the witch trial, or is he a lurking skeleton in a closet somewhere?
It's here: http://questionablecontent.net//view.php?comic=1017
Jeph, what did you take in school... and what kind of work did you do prior to reading this comic?
I am assuming that Jeph writes and illustrates the comic prior to reading it.
But one can never be sure.
You asked me what happened to him. I linked you a comic with her putting him back in a box. That's where he is now. :]Dude that is the most unhelpful answer ever. It's like saying "Oh what happened after the American Revolution?" "Well the Americans had a revolution"Jeph - whatever happend to Robot Boyfriend? Was he tarred, feathered, and unplugged after the witch trial, or is he a lurking skeleton in a closet somewhere?It's here: http://questionablecontent.net//view.php?comic=1017
A bit obscure, but I just noticed this:
Does comic #492 contain a reference to The Master and Margarita? If so, have you read the book / did you enjoy it?
Will we ever see a FlashLARP PotterSpace event in the comic?
So... is there a ballpark thread price on the priceless limited prints? because i'm half-dead for lusting after one.
2 things;
1. What do you think of Australians?
2. Are you into games/gaming? If so - What?
What is up with the lack of makeouts recently?
If you don't mind me asking, about how many hits per day does QC get?
At what point did this thread stop becoming introspective and move into the realm of annoying?
Jeph, what did you take in school... and what kind of work did you do prior to making this comic? It's just that you seem to be able to pull out information from so many different areas, be it physics with the blue shifting or string theory... or Engl lit like Montressor, y'know on top of all the music references.
You're an intriguing man. =P
First you didn't draw bottom lips, and now you don't really draw top lips. Are you going to find a happy medium? They all remind me of Christian Bale, which is a little worrisome considering many of the characters are female.
When drawing faces, which feature do you draw first? (i.e. jawline, eyes, hair, mouth...)
Would you ever consider adding a punker character to your comic. I know me and my friends, though not really into a lot of indie music, LOVE QC! I read it almost everyday that I can! I would love to see one of us there! haha!
Will you ever add ASCII face mugs to the store?
Please?
These are the most ridiculously generalized questions I believe I have ever fielded.
These are the most ridiculously generalized questions I believe I have ever fielded.
Fine, i'll get to the point.
Where's the shirt I ordered two months ago?
:-( I want it...
These are the most ridiculously generalized questions I believe I have ever fielded.
Fine, i'll get to the point.
Where's the shirt I ordered two months ago?
:-( I want it...
If you drop an IM to qcmerch on AIM or email qcmerch (at) mac (dot) com, you can get this one answered. Judging by how many merch orders Jeph and Cristi get, it's not surprising that a few of them go awry. Nobody blames them!
Also new people, a friendly reminder: after introducing yourselves in the Hi, I'm New board, you may want to read through this thread before posting, lest you ask a question that's come up fuck-all times before. Just sayin', for Jeph's sake.
Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?
Jeph,
FAYE'S TITS ARE ADMIRABLE ALL RIGHT HUR HUR HUR
Who would Dora's ideal man be?
Any plans to do "Mr & Mrs" shirts? I'd definitely buy one.
What's your favourite brand of guitar?
Other denizens of the discussion group have suggested that I ask you this question.
Is Mr. Clean from Hanner's dream sequence in #1141 real in the QC-verse? As real as the characters Marten, Dora, etc are?
I am not at all expecting a straight answer, by the way.
Does the last panel of the strip involve/Have you ever envisioned the final panel of the strip involving some sort of riots and or form of destruction that puts the characters in a very uncomfortable position and Faye just grabs Marten's face and kisses him, fed up with her bullshit problems? Because I rarely remember my dreams, but I remember dreaming about reading QC like, a year after it was over, and that was the last strip.
Jeph, why do people ask you such retarded questions like the two above this one?
Hi Jeph, have you ever considered publishing these strips in a series of softback books for your die hard fans? 'Order of the Stick' did this and I bought them all...great for when you're on the can :-)
Phil
Jeph,
FAYE'S TITS ARE ADMIRABLE ALL RIGHT HUR HUR HUR
That is so not what I meant. Which character(s) do you see as worth looking up to despite their issues?
Another random reference question:
Sven's line in the first panel here (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1084) ("oh, sure. I'll be totally discreet") always seemed familiar to me and I only yesterday figured out why. Is this a Ghostbusters reference or am I just a gigantic uber-nerd? Or is it both, maybe?
Also, Has Pintsize completely corrupted Winslow now?
1. where is my hat? i know i put it somewhere. do you have it? are you some sort of mad carpetbagger riding down to the south to steal good, honest, hardworking peoples' hats?
2. how is your relationship with the owner of your favorite record shop?
3. That mustache isn't fooling anyone.
4. Wait, that is my fucking hat! RETURN IT AT ONCE!!
How come you never update Jephdraw anymore? (Seriously the newest entry is from November 2006.)
OK, so I've read this thread through twice now, but ignore the question if it's already been answered...
I know you don't write/draw things that people suggest or ask for, but do people's reactions towards things you have already done influence the content at all? As an example, a lot of people have announced their love for Hanners, and she seems to be in the comic a bit more lately.
You have let me down Jeph, i was hoping to hear Fender. Thanks to you I'm in a fetal position sobbing uncontrolably.
Jeph,
Between the serious dramatic strips and the wacky lighthearted ones, which gives you more satisfaction to write and draw?
Is Dora still your favorite character? Who's in second place?
Have you ever thought of painting highresolution-stylish-ultracool illustrations of the main characters?
When will Jimbo return?
Based off your twitter entry...
How DID you live before the Daft Punk live album? I mean, hell, I was singing "One More Time" at work the other day at work.
If you don't like serious comics then why the story line? Why didn't you just go for a random series of comics which were loosely tied together?
Jeph,
You've been pretty clear that for you reading the forums is frequently Not A Good Time.
What would make them more congenial? Or to put it another way, what advice would you have for forumgoers who enjoy hearing the author's perspective on things or who just politely want you to feel welcome on your own message board?
The forum rules don't seem to cover everything that is important in practice.
Hey Jeph,
If you were ever to go back and re-draw any strips for, say, a collector's edition of the comic (I'm pulling the hypothetical reason for this situation occurring out of my ass), which strips would you go back and re-do (essentially)? Pick... Maybe 3 or 5.
Personally, I'd kinda like to see what the first 20 pages or so would look like had you drawn them today.
Well, I had Discovery and Homework.
yes, i realize it took me around four years to check back here...Will you be my friend?
Have you ever met John Campbell?
Doubtful. I am shy.
Maybe? I know a lot of Johns.
Dear Jeph,
You seem to have said on Twitter that drawing on the big Cintiq is so intuitive it's freaking you out. I therefore must recommend that you go back to something that does not freak you out, and send me your Cintiq instead.
Regards,
Alex.
Hi Jeph,
Will the filler comic girl from #1160 become a semi-regular character?
I'm guessing "no" myself.
Have you ever seen "Helen, Sweetheart of the Internet"? http://www.peterzale.com/helen/index.html
What's your opinion of it?
yes, i realize it took me around four years to check back here...Will you be my friend?
Have you ever met John Campbell?
Doubtful. I am shy.
Maybe? I know a lot of Johns.
but, i am talking about the www.picturesforsadchildren.com (http://pictures for sad children) dude.
you two have my favorite webcomics.
I'd probably have killed myself by now.
So. I've noticed a new-found desperation in your story-lines. Does this mean that the Flleet Foxes mixed with Botch have thoroughly melted all the cortexes that matter? (i.e. this Sven/Faye arch is killing the adults.)
Love ya!
So. I've noticed a new-found desperation in your story-lines. Does this mean that the Flleet Foxes mixed with Botch have thoroughly melted all the cortexes that matter? (i.e. this Sven/Faye arch is killing the adults.)
Love ya!
Dear Jeph,
As much as I'm usually for free exchange of opinion over the internet, why did this person basically say, "YOUR COMIC SUCKS. Huggles!"?
I have ideas about Sweet Tits.
Well, I had Discovery and Homework.
Man, fuck you guys. Am I really like the only person ever who enjoyed Human After All?
So. I've noticed a new-found desperation in your story-lines. Does this mean that the Flleet Foxes mixed with Botch have thoroughly melted all the cortexes that matter? (i.e. this Sven/Faye arch is killing the adults.)
To what extent do you have the story line mapped out in advance, if at all?
So. I've noticed a new-found desperation in your story-lines. Does this mean that the Flleet Foxes mixed with Botch have thoroughly melted all the cortexes that matter? (i.e. this Sven/Faye arch is killing the adults.)
Love ya!
Dear Jeph,
As much as I'm usually for free exchange of opinion over the internet, why did this person basically say, "YOUR COMIC SUCKS. Huggles!"?
Well, I'll admit my comment was probably worded a bit too strongly. Sorry about that.
Welp, now I've got to think of a question so this post isn't completely off-topic.Jeph, what should I ask you?
Thought of something. Have you ever felt the urge to dabble in any other sort of genre? DO YOU HAVE A SECRET SKETCHBOOK OF GOBLINS FIGHTING CYBORG BIKINI BIKERS FROM THE FUTURE?!?!?!?!!111?
Seriously though, have you?
What are your plans to bring the drunk erotic novelist Jimbo back?
Have you titled the forum Boner Wars just so it looks like porn if we get a personal reply? I mean, seriously, I thought I had purged all the damned porn and viagra pluggers from that mail account, and then here's some ass promoting Boner Wars.
Yes. I really should change that last participle phrase, but…I just can't make myself. The whole clause is a perverted thing of beauty.I have ideas about Sweet Tits.
I love that clause, too. Actually, though, I think it's the jean-shorts that caused the feeding frenzy. Any plans to put Hanners in jean-shorts and have a select few posters explode at their monitors from Cutoacidosis (dangerously high levels of cuteness in the blood)?
Finally, is Faye really supposed to have gained weight? I was checking out some of your 'old' stuff the other day and I noticed (again, actually) how much less round her face used to be around comic 800 and before. I wondered: is that a conscious (or unconscious—duh duh daaa!) decision, or just a change in style?
Regarding this thread: Good. Lord.
Regarding updating the art from the original comics: It would be interesting to see, but I implore you NOT to replace the originals. There are times I go back and feel I really missed the old days, with it's original style.
DEAR ORGANO-JEPH,
PINTSIZE MAKE JOKE AT GHIGHATRON MOTHER. GHIGHATRON VERY OFFENDED. WHAT WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS?
What would you choose as the theme song if you were to make a QC TV series?
Jeph,
What happens first when you create a new character?
Do you start with one of the experiments from your sketchbook and figure out what personality goes with it, or do you start by creating the characterization and then figure out how that person needs to be drawn?
Jeph,
If you suddenly found yourself teleported to the QC universe where you became a new character, what would you do?
Couldn't you just have a creative binge one day and write a few comics in a session, y'know - create a bit of a butter for the days you know you wont want to be doing the comic?
Jeph, here's a storyline: Hanners meets Marten's mom
So, we've all seen the fake poster of the QC movie. My question is...
What would be your ideal cast if they were to make a QC movie?
Tom Selleck as Hannelore
First, Tom Selleck is amazing. :)
Art comes first, then I just make shit up as I go along. Not the best way, but at least it IS a way.I'm clueless about this social stuff but in case that was fishing for a compliment, please know for a fact that a lot of us enjoy the results.
Where the hell did you think up the Society for Creative Rock Anachronism? And with Anachronism's meaning I would think it would be more like guys dressed in mideval costumes or Egyption playing ancient instruments.In the comic marten says it was victorian clothing.
Also, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who googled that as soon as I saw it. :P
First, Tom Selleck is amazing. :)
Second, what was Dora's major in school? Did it pertain to coffee making?
Third, how much do the baristas make at CoD. I work at Starbucks and I can't move out of my mom's basement...yeah.
So, is there anything you really don't like about making a webcomic? The fans who try to kidnap you/steal your bunny, etc? Anything you just despise in general about life?
Which character do you think is your favorite to draw? How come?
Am I more insane for reading the past 25 pages, or trying to come up with original questions and failing?
I've looked through the entire thread, and don't think I ran across these questions specifically.
1. What, if any, religious views do you hold? I know that you mentioned that that's an entire "can of worms" that you'd rather not open, but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.
2. What do you think of Vampire Weekend?
3. God bless you for your wish for "fewer Republicans." Who're you looking towards in November?
My question, Mr. Jacques: In a stand up fight, who would win: Marten, equipped with his trusty stop sign, or a 15th Century samurai?
It's been preying on my mind the last couple of days.
Hi Jeph
How can I make my real life more like life in QC universe? Please give this a little bit of thought, rather than a snappy one-liner response.
Cheers!
Here's my question.
Who's the girl making out with Marten in Dora's dream?
theres a big risk this question is already asked, but the search fuction refuses to work, it just sends me to a white page :/
anyway
How much email do you get, how many do you answer and how long time does all the reading/answering take?
Where the hell did you think up the Society for Creative Rock Anachronism? And with Anachronism's meaning I would think it would be more like guys dressed in mideval costumes or Egyption playing ancient instruments.
Also, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who googled that as soon as I saw it. :P
Is it just me, or have you been sick/ in need of surgery a whole lot since you started QC?
(When I first read QC I went through the entire archive in three days so it might just be that I mushed all your illnesses into one event.)
((I think I just needed an excuse to say that in that last sentence))
Also, besides bourbon (or any sort of whiskey) and canadian beer what alcoholic beverages do you enjoy? Do you like jagermeister?
And finally musically (rather than conceptually) do you prefer Outside or The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars? Also (so I guess technically finally) do you prefer Bowie's "Heroes" or Low album?
3. There is, as of right now, absolutely no excuse for any sane American to not vote for Barack Obama.
Outside is my favorite Bowie album, ergo it trumps the rest. I realize this makes me a horrible failure of a person. I like Low better than Heroes.
3. There is, as of right now, absolutely no excuse for any sane American to not vote for Barack Obama.
Probably the most common strip suggestion I recieve is "Marten is making out/having sex with Faye/Dora/Raven/Whoever, but then in panel four he wakes up and OMG IT WAS ALL A DREAM!" I will never do this, I promise.So what about #'s 1169 and 1170?
You posted with comic #577:Faye and Dora were making out in Marten's dream.QuoteProbably the most common strip suggestion I recieve is "Marten is making out/having sex with Faye/Dora/Raven/Whoever, but then in panel four he wakes up and OMG IT WAS ALL A DREAM!" I will never do this, I promise.So what about #'s 1169 and 1170?
You totally pwnd yourself! :laugh:
Dear Jeph:
How much wood could a wood-chuck chuck if a wood-chuck could chuck wood?
Do you think Hanners will ever get a boyfriend and not scare him off with painful oxidizers and scalding water?
Or um, that same question excluding the latter half?
So I've got a question. I've been reading this comic from the beginning and I'd like to know, how do you pronounce Tai's name? Is it "Tae" or "Tie"...? It's a question that's been stuck in my head since the introduction of Tai.
How do you pronounce "pwnd"?
Do you ever get confused between your characters and characters you know from other comics / movies / TV shows?
QC helped get me laid.
since it takes so many comics to progress a relatively short time into the future, how do you make sure that you don't accidentally abandon developing plot arcs? Do you keep a big ol' checklist or what?
on that note, Raven+Dungeons and Dragons=geeky greatness.
Can you draw any 2 [or more] QC characters [whoever you think is suitable] with the following t-shirt designs on them? ^_^
http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiobrewer/2632199845
If it takes a hen and a half a day and a half to lay an egg and a half, how long would it take a peg-legged monkey to kick the seeds out of a dill pickle?
What instrument(s) do you play, and what instrument that you DON'T play do you wish you were extremely good at?
And finally, have you ever heard someone say or ask my first question? I heard it from a teacher at my old school, and I guess its oddness sort of caught on.
If someone wanted to see one strip to get the flavor of QC, which one would you point them to? In other words, what's the most representative episode?
How many times must the cannonballs fly before they are forever banned?
I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been wondering - How much QC time has passed since the comic's beginning?
Give me a Fender guitar with Seymour Duncan pickups and then we'll talk.
Jeph,
First, I apologize if this has already been asked.
Second, I am gracing you with my first post (I was actually waiting for something worthy).
Third, will Sven and Faye ever have a relationship? If so, will Marten be angry that she could peruse one with Sven, and not with him?
Thanks :]
Here's a real one:
In Comic 239, (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=239) Dora says "Bianchi is a last name often given to people with light hair or fair skin, it runs in the family." But later on, it's her Mom with the light hair, not their Dad. So uh, did they take her last name, or what?
...I swear I wasn't combing through the comic for inconsistencies, that just jumped at me. :|
Hello Jeph,
Does it ever astonish you how much investment some people have into QC? How does it make you feel that certain fans will dissect not only the stories but everything from the hairstyles to the underwear of the fictional people that you created?
I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been wondering - How much QC time has passed since the comic's beginning?
Dude, this has been nitpicked more than a second-grader after a lice outbreak:
http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,17911.0.html
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Also- Jeph, do you think you use scatological humor most when you're feeling down? Because in the earliest days of the comic it was used the most and you said that QC was originally going to be a much angstier comic, and since then whenever you have made poop jokes et cetera they were usually accompanied with a newspost saying something like "sorry for the poop joke this and that happened and shit".
Also, is the above question more on the side of nitpicky or reasonable? I really can't tell myself but it seems kinda on the side of the former.
Where is this "recommended listening" list that I keep seeing mentioned?
Jeph, longtime lurker here.
Would you ever consider a strip where the characters of QC meet their proto-selves (i.e. Martin circa 2003)?
I think t'would be comical, if not continuity-preservant.
Also, THANK YOU FOR CREATING, you've made my days a whole lot brighter. :-D
Quote from: jephGive me a Fender guitar with Seymour Duncan pickups and then we'll talk.
http://a212.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_54cfae286d6dfeaa05791d0c41fa3e7b.jpg
Similar to this one?
*I know this is a horrible choice for a first post, but i saw the fender with seymour duncan's post. And, uh, I have one.
Jeph, are you going to be at the San Diego Comic-con this year?
Jeph,
I hope this hasn’t been asked before, but I searched the forum until my eyes bled and couldn’t find anything. Where did you get the inspiration for Veronica Vance? I know that none of your characters are based off real people, but how did you just decide one day that Marten’s mother was going to be a famous fetish model/professional dominatrix? Are you into the fetish scene or was it just an amusing whim?
Jeph,
The comic has hinted at an interesting history for Penelope.
Have you worked out what it is? Do you want to put it in the comic someday, or is it too depressing?
Ah, I need a question, don't I... How did you get so awesome?
Lemme be the first to ask (at least in the Ask Jeph thread):
so did today's comic (1184) have a Sweet Tits cameo?
Jeph,
Is Faye happy?
'Cause it looks like she is, and it looks like a recent change.
Is it always better the devil you know?
How do you feel about the self-proclaimed "Dora haters"? I know (at least at one point) she is/was your favorite character, is it irritating that others hold such a contrasting view towards something you made?
Just a curious question, and i know the answers probably no, but you wouldnt happen to be coming to the Comic Con being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada any time soon would u?
I know for sure you have a reasonably large following up here north of the border and i know it would be cool to meet you.
So will it ever rain in the QC world?
Why did you choose Girl Versus Boy Versus Whale Dicks as the new title?
First, I apologize if this has been asked before. I spent some time searching but can't seem to find anything...
When will we see Marten's mom again or meet Marten's dad? I thought the time when Marten's mom came to visit was awesome. And considering we haven't met Marten's dad--I figure that would just be interesting.
I know it sounds blasé, but I facepalmed.Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for my valentine, Dragonforce, or Red?
Are you for real?
will the comic end? (I do not really want it to, but it has got to have an ending sooner or later, huh?)
I was reading a critic's viewpoint on QC, and he mentioned that he disliked the lack of a more ethnically diverse character range. is there a reason that all of the characters are white?
What are you going to do when the comic ends? More importantly, will the comic end? (I do not really want it to, but it has got to have an ending sooner or later, huh?)
I was reading a critic's viewpoint on QC, and he mentioned that he disliked the lack of a more ethnically diverse character range. is there a reason that all of the characters are white?
They aren't. Read the archives sir.
I know it sounds blasé, but I facepalmed.Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for my valentine, Dragonforce, or Red?
Are you for real?
you also forget Steve's girlfriend :wink:
How do you pronounce "Mieville"?
I always assume it's just "me-ville."
It was taken from the Society for Creative Anachronism (http://www.sca.org/)
Are you ever going to answer questions in this thread again?
How'd a 26-year-old (Dora) end up owning her own business?
JEFF. HAVE YOU HEARD OF XKCD. IT IS A WEBCOMIC. IT IS AWESOME. IT MENTIONS YOUR COMIC. THATS WHERE I HEARD OF QC. XKCD.COM
JEFF. HAVE YOU HEARD OF XKCD. IT IS A WEBCOMIC. IT IS AWESOME. IT MENTIONS YOUR COMIC. THATS WHERE I HEARD OF QC. XKCD.COM
Oh please. Everybody on the Internet expects Monty Python.
Two questions:
1) Looking back on the early days of the comic (or, heck, even "only" 300 strips ago), what art change do you like the most? The least?
2) How do you make money off of QC? Advertisement and merchandising, of course, but... Surely it can't bring that much money in...
it was a popular country song (#1?#2?) by Trace Adkins.
and it is now stuck in my head. ahhhh.
I need help in the diagnosis of what is wrong with your newsbox. Terminal boredom or perhaps it has a deeper mental problem with which requires more more research? Yes, I often treat boxes of text as sentient beings, if you were wondering.
When do threads discussing the comic cross the line from "evidence that you created a believable fictional world populated with characters people can relate to" to "plain f-ing creepy"?
Where did the twitter go and when did we get the search-function back? :?
Or am I in the wrong motherfucking reality again? :-o :-o
Is the News box channeling Yelling Bird? Because they are both wonderfully vulgar.
Also, which QC character do you think you'd befriend if they were not your imaginary children? I think I'd wanna hang out with Jimbo, not because I can relate to him or anything but because everybody should have a drunken redneck for a friend.
And finally, you need to update your cast, it lacks a Wil and some of the story's changed.
What do you think of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for my valentine, Dragonforce, or Red?
Do your eyes ever get sore looking at the computer screen for an extended period of time? especially late at night. And if so, how do you solve the problem?
Do you dislike seeing the same couple people repeatedly asking you various questions? As I was scrolling through, I noticed that a select few people had to have made up for a large majority of the posts.
What do you think of mullets for a hairstyle?
I'm sure that you must have been asked this at some point already, but what is your favorite kind of beer? and why?
Do you play guitar hero, or do you think it underminds real guitarists?I was reading a critic's viewpoint on QC, and he mentioned that he disliked the lack of a more ethnically diverse character range. is there a reason that all of the characters are white?
Yeah, I think that's about it for now.
Eh Jeph.
2 questions:
1) Have you ever been to canada?
2) If i sent you a picture of myself could you draw me into one frame of your comic? It would totally make me Happy.
CF4E
I love the QC links list - after reading my daily QC, it's my portal to other comics i've been reading since before i found my way here (Dr McNinja, Sam and Fuzzy) and other comics that I've taken to reading after following some of your links (Overcompensating, xkcd).
I noticed you updated the links list recently, and xkcd dropped off. What happened? Are you and randall no longer friends?
Hi Jeph :-)
So, did you ever expect your comic to be soooo FAMOUS AND POPULAR?
how long did it take for the comic to spread around and stuff?
and alsooo
Where did you come up with the characters names? They are very unique and stuff..
I like the name Faye.
Nothing ive heard before.
What are you going to do when the comic ends? More importantly, will the comic end? (I do not really want it to, but it has got to have an ending sooner or later, huh?)
Hi Jeph,
In the most recent comics Faye has chosen to ignore the most important rule of fashion: She has committed the heinous crime of DOUBLE DENIM. Is this an indication that she has finally gone crazy or am I missing something?
Thank you.
Who is your favorite comedian?
Jeph,
Any advice about learning to draw? Is there anything that helped you, other than simply practicing for thousands of hours?
How did you sustain your motivation when your fingers weren't drawing the same things you were seeing in your mind's eye?
If you could take a guess, what size do you think Faye would be? Because she's quite curvy, in the best way, and I was just wondering if you have all those stats about your characters in the back of your head.
Jeph, why does Mr. Touch scare me so? I have horrible nightmares. Horrible, horrible nightmares.
is it ok if i stalk you?
I was thinking of forming a band, and I just realised that, for my purposes, I really really want to call it Society for Creative Rock Anachronism.
My question is, did you lift that name from an existing band, and if not, can I use it?
Jeph,
What is your favorite convention to go to?
So Jeph, is there any question that you've always wanted to answer but nobody has ever thought to ask?
what happened to Martins old boss Scott?
A simple music question, sir: If you had to chose one Indie band, the one that best represents the essance of the genre, who would it be?
Also, do you ever just look over the questions and say "Fuck it, I'll answer later."?
Jeph,
I saw that you liked Ellen Allien's work with that other dude, as well as the latest Mouse on Mars offering. The Bpitch shirt lead me to believe you were into some IDM too.
Why don't you listen to more IDM? I was surprised to not see any Autechre or uziq on your RL page. If you'd like some suggestions, I'd be more than happy to throw some out. It's the least I can do for your thankless work for making me look forward to every mon/wen/fri night!
First of all thanks for an amazing comic! Second, the look of your characters has changed a bit since you made the cast page. Was wondering if you had any thoughts about updating.
This has probably asked before, but perhaps not in this way. Do you ever feel that your characters are talking to you? And, if so, do they ever object to how you're handling them? For example, did Dora recently say, "For Chrissake, enough with the helmet-hair already. And give me a little credit about Faye and my smarmy brother."
i have a question about your music, you seem to have a really good range of tastes in music, but all the music i can find you have done are all sorta heavy or something in that range, do you play other types of music?
In past strips, the world of QC had some pretty odd people/happenings (Pizza Girl and the Vespa Avenger, for example). Lately, the only weirdness in the world seems to be the continued appearance of the anthro PCs. Do you plan on writing in any more storylines that show the strangeness of the QC world?
Hannelore has said she only listens to Bach (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=637) but you had her singing Battles! Are you not ineffable? :cry:
I've noticed the backgrounds for buildings and rooms do get more complex and better resolved in the later strips. Especially in outdoors architecture and attempts at perspective stuff indoors. So, Jeph, do you use some kind of software to render those or it's just that you're good at perspective?
Did you borrow Penelope's surname from two of the Lynyrd Skynyrd members who died in the plane crash in '77?
Are you ever going to answer questions in this thread again?
Sup Jeph, I have some simple questions.
What would you suggest someone, who can barely draw shitty stick figures, does to improve their artistic ability?
What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?
And lastly, what is your favorite riff to play on your guitar?
Don't know if this has been posted before, but Jeph: I heard you went to Hampshire College. What made you want to go there? (I'm thinking about going there for college next year, so any advice would be lovely!)
hm, i don't know if anyone has asked this before, but im a new qc fan i guess, and i just realized how often steve says hella.
is he from norcal or something?
cuz as a san francisco native whos been given a lot of crap from her socal friends for "hella", it's awesome to see that in such an awesome comic.
How'd a 26-year-old (Dora) end up owning her own business?
I just noticed in strip 655, the fratty looking dude has a hat with "State College" written on it, which is the town in which the main Penn State campus resides. Thing is, your average douchebags look and act exactly those two at the coffee shops, so I was wondering if it was your intent to rip on that college in particular. If so, then awesome.
Jeph,
Thanks for the comic, I'm a really big fan and I have spread it around my office.
Questions:
1.) Have you ever heard of an Irish band named Bell X1? I would be curious to hear what you think of them.
2.) A coworker and I were wondering how much it would take for you to do a "Girls of QC" calendar where the ladies would be... less dressed than they are in most of the strips (1198 is a good start!) We could have a bake sale or wash cars or something to raise the cash, or we could just PAY YOU.
Thanks!
Jeph,
In regards to Hannelore's recent obsession with firemen, don't you think its a little out of character? I mean, unless I have her wrong, Hannelore is a bit of a clean freak, and a fireman's job isn't exactly known for being clean. In one comic you have her jumping into a fireman's arms - a fireman who's wearing a uniform that he'd commonly bring into a fire; a uniform that even if vigorously cleaned would still most likely have large traces of soot and ash. The fireman isn't even clean shaven - another indicator that he is dirty. Even though Hannelore does obsess over things, I think this obsession is out of character.
Two questions:
1) Looking back on the early days of the comic (or, heck, even "only" 300 strips ago), what art change do you like the most? The least?
2) How do you make money off of QC? Advertisement and merchandising, of course, but... Surely it can't bring that much money in...
Honestly, now... What's wrong with 3 Stooges-style slapstick?
Would you give me a writing credit for the lyrics to "Redneck ain’t my middle name (But it ought to be)?
I've got the chorus and a bit of the first stanza worked out.
(Oh god, what's happening to me?)
Hey Jeph,
how'd the wedding go?
Jeph,
How and why is everyone changing their names?
Will you tell us the story of the proposal?
WIll art reflect life? WIll someone (or sometwo? somepair? sometwain?*) also attempt wedded bliss?
*I know. But Wil made another appearance today, so I'll blame this particular invented indefinite pronoun on him.
October 5, 2008 7:10pm
Such things should perhaps not be so spur-of-the-moment.
See you tomorrow!
(PS LGBTerrific shirt will be up for pre-order by the end of the week)
Also, which QC character do you think you'd befriend if they were not your imaginary children? I think I'd wanna hang out with Jimbo, not because I can relate to him or anything but because everybody should have a drunken redneck for a friend.
I would befriend Hannelore and poke at her with a stick, constantly.
Why are all of the guys in this comic so mild-mannered?
Will you tell us the story of the proposal?
Cristi was putting away some laundry and was like "look if you are gonna propose to me, do it before we go to your parents tomorrow because i don't want to cry in front of them" so I was like "okay do you want to get married" and I gave her the ring and she said "yes"
i am so romantic
Dunno if anybody's said it to you yet, but images in the signature are really frowned upon here.
Yes I know I screwed up the sign in the mirror please stop emailing me about it
Quote from: Jeph's TwitterYes I know I screwed up the sign in the mirror please stop emailing me about it
Because we all love you.... erm, in a platonic manner of course
Gays do have the same rights as everybody: life, liberty, protection from search and seizure, free speech... I can respect a political opinion, but what does banning gay marriage have to do with rights? :roll:
Gays do have the same rights as everybody: life, liberty, protection from search and seizure, free speech... I can respect a political opinion, but what does banning gay marriage have to do with rights? :roll:
Marriage in this country is a right, because the ability to get married is given to some people and not given to others. This is, how you kids say, bullshit.
i guess it's a bit weird but....... is it toooooo weird if i think i'm in love with Faye????Are your intentions honorable? Somewhere in the archives you can find Jeph talking about how the female characters feel like his "little sisters".
...oh and also, ur comic is just way too fucking addictive
i guess it's a bit weird but....... is it toooooo weird if i think i'm in love with Faye????Are your intentions honorable? Somewhere in the archives you can find Jeph talking about how the female characters feel like his "little sisters".
...oh and also, ur comic is just way too fucking addictive
I guess you could say that those gays and lesbians who might be against civil unions instead of marriage see it as kind of a 'Backhander' or a sop for straight people.
You know "Welllllll ..... We really can't allow you to have a true marriage, but here, here's a nice little ceremony we've come up with for you. It's kinda like a marriage, but sorta isn't - Ya know?"
aaaaaaugh, just had to scrap
tuesday's comic because of
thematic issues. fuck.
Apparently no one has thought to just ask this instead of examining the entire archive to figure it out, so:
About how long, in the QC-universe, has this comic been going on? Weeks? Months? Years?
Also, hi, everyone; and here's to another glorious excuse for my total lack of productivity!
It's been thought of many times and asked just as much.
I mean the closest I've ever seen to that is people who are against marriage in general. I know a few couples the members of whom have been screwed over by spouses in the past or have experienced other shitty situations like that and are, as a result, against official marriage of any form. The thing is, these people, for the most part, only care about their own lives and, aside from some cynicism expressed at other peoples' happiness, have no reason to care.
Because GIMP is like someone decided to take photoshop and make it ugly, hard to use, and half as useful.I was just making a suggestion with that. From what I understand, Jeff had an older version of Photoshop, which would probably be perfectly fine for most people making a comic like this. I'm asking Jeff why he thinks that spending so much money to buy/upgrade Photoshop and to buy the most expensive graphics tablets out there for a simply-drawn comic is worthwhile.
But do more professional and expensive things make you enjoy on hobbies(/jobs) like drawing more?
Wouldn't a $30 tablet and GIMP work just as well?
Wouldn't a $30 tablet and GIMP work just as well?
No.
There's no way drawing on a tiny $30 no-name tablet will be anywhere near as nice as using a pressure sensitive 20" touchscreen.
GiMP is the biggest piece of unusable crap I've ever had the displeasure to work with. It's a perfect example of design by committee: there are menu bars and tool pallets everywhere with no attempt at organization. If you want a good free paint program on Windows, look at Paint.NET (http://www.paint.net/).
Jeph,
Have you seen the movie Snow Angels? Not only is it an awesomely complex and at the same time intensely depressing movie, but it has a soundtrack you would LOVE. Explosions In The Sky wrote a track especially for this movie, if that gives you any clue.
Give it a watch if you haven't, ok? I promise you'll find it interesting, at the least.
What was the first song you learned for the guitar?
What do you think of Matchbook Romance?
What company do you use/goto to have your shirts made? Because I'm looking to have some band shirts made for my band, and don't want to do them myself.
Why are all of the guys in this comic so mild-mannered? You have at least two women with hair-triggers in Faye and Penny, in addition to the more short lived furious females such as the Vespavenger and Natasha. Not only that, all of the major male characters seem so well-adjusted by comparison. The only thing that comes close to some of the female neuroses in this strip is Angus' sadomasochistic desire to be brow-beaten every morning.
Is this just something that happened, or is there some reason why you don't think an Angry Dude would fit into this group of people? As a card-carrying Angry Dude myself, I'm curious.
Can you come hang out in Australia so I can say hi and be a huge fangirl in front of you?
Jeph,
I know this is a weird thing to think about, but the movie that Dora and Marten "watched" in #848 wouldn't happen to be Cherry Falls, would it? The mention of a virginal heroine made me think of it, and it seems like a movie that they would like.
Do you ever get sick of people anaylzing and critizing everything? Which character is your favorite to draw and/or write for? When and how did you decide that this was what you wanted to do?
Thanks for answering (if you do!). And one teeny little request- more Hanners! Please. Love her but haven't seen her much recently.
What is your opinion of Classical music (the broad definition)? If you enjoy it, which is your favorite period and composer?
Wanna pay my airfare out to MA to be your grunt?
Is there any way that I could get a paying job(I really don't care about wage) that can be done over the internet? Because, seriously, if I didn't live in motha fuckin California(just needed to say that. Obscure song reference. Not really, but, eh.), I'd take that slave labor job offer you got. I need cash.
Now, for a real question. Uh, I'll get back to you at that.
any idea when a new poster is gonna come out?
I want to buy it >_>
Jeph why don't you love us anymore?
Far be it from me to question creative processes, but if you can, how the fuck did you come up with "Happy Birthday Grandma!"?
Seriously, that's simultaneously one of the most unpleasant and amazing (in the sense of original, disturbing mental images) things I've had the (dis?)pleasure to read.
I've been really digging Penelope's physical expressiveness in the last couple of strips (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1255). She seems to move more fluidly than the other characters, and emotes using a lot of her body. Is that something you intended as part of her character? Is it actually there, or am I seeing things because my brain is broke?
I guess that was about 60% question and 40% pretext to make a statement. I'll do better next time.
When it comes to your creative process, how much of the character interaction, personalities and story progression happens "naturally" and how much do you have to work to create? That is, are there times when aspects of your story and characters are not fluid in their creation, forcing you to mentally fill in the gaps?
Less serious question:
In the film adaptations of Dune, which do you prefer? The 1984 theatrical version or the 2000 SciFi Channel miniseries?
i guess it's a bit weird but....... is it toooooo weird if i think i'm in love with Faye????
...oh and also, ur comic is just way too fucking addictive
Jeph,
First: I second the support for the "Girls of QC" calendar -- even if it will never happen.
Second: If a fan lived close to you and offered to buy you (and Christi) lunch or dinner to be able to meet you, would you consider taking him up on the offer?
Finally: Do you like small airplanes? What if the second question was "a tour flight around western MA" instead of lunch or dinner?
Keep up the great work -- great art, story and everything you've got going.
Out of curiosity, do you have any pets?
Noooooo! Why!?!? Why did you cut off Sven's beautiful hair!?!?
I would like to know that too (I didn't even know it was Sven until his name came up in conversation). And I also sent you an e-mail about this, but I'll ask it here: You ever thought of having audio to go with the strips? Or do what PVP did and make animated episodes?
I honestly cannot tell if that was supposed to be sarcasm.
And to keep this thread relevant:
What do you enjoy doing when you get a break from the comic?
Has Marten always been taller than Dora?
Hey! My roommate and I were talking the other day and realized that Faye was an art student from Savannah, GA. As students at Savannah College of Art and Design, we were wondering if we are just so happening to attend the same school as Faye! I'm especially curious since not only do I live in Savannah, I'm also from Massachusetts! Relating to characters! Woo! :roll:
What influences you more: music or art (e.g., drawing, painting, etc.)?
Dear Mr. Jeph. Will you be running for president in 2012? Can I vote for you?
I was looking through your merchandise section and...
Ever thought of selling hats?
Gays do have the same rights as everybody: life, liberty, protection from search and seizure, free speech... I can respect a political opinion, but what does banning gay marriage have to do with rights? :roll:
I have two questions and they are about the prop 8 thing. Since election is over, and you said you wouldn't discuss politics any more, I would understand if you didn't answer my questions.
1. Is there a particular reason you feel so passionately about your No position on Prop 8?
2. Weren't you afraid you public reaction to prop 8 would alienate some of your readers? I mean you reacted pretty strongly about it. I have always though this comic and website did a good job of staying out of politics. I mean anyone who voted or would have voted yes, now may think of your strong position against it. They may even stop reading. I figured thats why you tried to stay out of politics for the most part on this website. Don't get me wrong I voted No, (I live in California) But if this was my comic I would have kept it to myself so I wouldn't effect the way my comic is viewed.
I really really don't mean anything mean spirited with these questions. I just found your reaction intriguing or interesting or something like that.
Jeph, how do you feel about people shitting up the ask jeph thread?
Jeph, thank you for introducing me to uStream. Do you plan to do any more live drawings like that again?
Jeph, what was the thematic issue you had today that you mentioned?Quote from: twitteraaaaaaugh, just had to scrap
tuesday's comic because of
thematic issues. fuck.
Jeph,
The internal monologue strips (impressive, BTW!) invite the question, why so few thought bubbles and looks at internal state most of the time?
If it's been a conscious creative choice, what are the reasons that have gone into it?
Or is it simpler than that, and your characters are so outspoken that there's seldom any need to show what's going on inside?
Or is it simpler yet, and you just write what's in your head, and questions like this are irritating overanalysis?
[I searched the archives for "thought bubble" and "thought balloon". Forgive me if this has come up before.]
Hey Jeph,
shut up!
Your pal,
Tybalt.
Dear Jeff,
Why do you insist on spending many thousands of dollars on the bleeding-edge versions of Photoshop (a tool that only has functions that GIMP doesn't that are pretty much only required by artists that do professional magazine/print work) and super-advanced graphics tablets for a simplistic comic? Wouldn't a $30 tablet and GIMP work just as well?
Yours truly,
Yo! Quick question, who does the vocals on Deathmole's "Unicorn Remains"?
If anyone else knows the answer to this, feel free to reply.
Because GIMP is like someone decided to take photoshop and make it ugly, hard to use, and half as useful.You've never used gimpshop then.
Pretty sure you're trollin'.So everyone that doesn't bow down to you and mindlessly agree with everything you do is a troll?
Hey Jeph,
shut up!
Your pal,
Tybalt.
NO U
Why spend many thousands of dollars for drawing something like this?
Pretty sure you're trollin'.So everyone that doesn't bow down to you and mindlessly agree with everything you do is a troll?
I am curious. I expected something better from you. An informed answer. At least something. My question still stands. Why spend many thousands of dollars for drawing something like this? You admitted yourself that your art isn't that good or complex.
augh enough about the cast page i will destroy the cast page with fire
I'll bite!
After your writing block problems you've mentioned lately have you tried any different approaches to writing strips? I'd be genuinely interested to hear how you currently go about the writing process and whether the process has changed for you as much as the drawing side has.
Whats wrong with asking about the cast page?Quote from: Jeph, earlier in this threadaugh enough about the cast page i will destroy the cast page with fire
Whats wrong with asking about the cast page?Quote from: Jeph, earlier in this threadaugh enough about the cast page i will destroy the cast page with fire
Thats my number one source when refering the Jeph's masterpiece to friends. Unfortunately, some of the chacrters have not been added, the head-shots are a little out of date and some of the characters bio.s could be tweaked since their personalities have developed more.
Back to the main point though, since i cant exactly explain what the entire story is between all the cast or even describe the whole cast, it would be nice if something (like a cast page could do it for me
D'awww.
My question didn't get answerimated.
Whats wrong with asking about the cast page?Quote from: Jeph, earlier in this threadaugh enough about the cast page i will destroy the cast page with fire
Thats my number one source when refering the Jeph's masterpiece to friends. Unfortunately, some of the chacrters have not been added, the head-shots are a little out of date and some of the characters bio.s could be tweaked since their personalities have developed more.
Back to the main point though, since i cant exactly explain what the entire story is between all the cast or even describe the whole cast, it would be nice if something (like a cast page could do it for me
The bad thing about asking about the cast page is that somebody does it like every ten minutes and he is getting sick of answering that question. It will get done when he does it, just have patience.
D'awww.
My question didn't get answerimated.
D'aww, trying to play off your terrible insecurities and overwhelming need to be noticed with poor English is so cute!
...
I have convinced my cousin Michael to open a Coffee of Doom franchise.
He asks, how do we get a franchise for a place that doesn't exist?
Jeph, don't you know how to draw tapirs from the front?
Are you seriously picking on a dude for not being able to draw a semi-exotic animal?
Jeph, don't you know how to draw tapirs from the front?YOUR TAPIRS ARE INACCURATE BOOO.
I noticed that throughout your comics there are many references to either Anime or Japanese Culture that is not dealing with Anime. So did you take some sort of culture or language class about the Land of the Rising Sun and Raw Fish?
Hey Jeph, Jeph,
Have you ever thought about hiyerung someone really smart, like, a doctor, to create Marten and Dora and Faye and Hannelore so you can have sex with them? It would be like incest, only more delicious!
I don't know, just an idea.
It says in the FAQ that the original art size for each pannel is really, really huge. Do you ever release these Original Drawings? Would you be willing to give out a few favorites if I asked nicely?
It says in the FAQ that the original art size for each pannel is really, really huge. Do you ever release these Original Drawings? Would you be willing to give out a few favorites if I asked nicely?
Or sell them similar to the way the artist who draws Girls with Slingshots does?
Hey Jeph, Jeph,
Have you ever thought about hiyerung someone really smart, like, a doctor, to create Marten and Dora and Faye and Hannelore so you can have sex with them? It would be like incest, only more delicious!
I don't know, just an idea.
hey man, no need to mock. its not an entirely unrealistic idea.
Dear Jeph,
Does this section of the forums creep you out?
I feel totally comfortable citing Geddy Lee as the best bass/vocals in rock.
Do you mean he's the best bassist AND vocalist? Or the best person to do both at once?
Singing and playing bass IS way harder than singing and playing guitar, I'll grant you that. But I find his vocals and bass tone incredibly grating.
I feel bad bagging on Rush because from everything I've read they're all really nice guys (with the possible exception of Neal Peart, but then again I hate anybody who takes Ayn Rand seriously). But yeah, I really do not enjoy their music.
Jeph,
Why do you hate the WCT so much?
..are you joking? He wasn't specifying the form of questions being asked, he was specifying the type of questions. Open ended questions like "Do you find being an artist to be challenging?" or "what's some good advice you have for an amateur artist?" (Except not those questions because they've been asked a million times).1) Have you ever considered wiping the forums clean?
2) Do you own a PS3/Xbox 360/Wii/PC that will play games that where made in 2007 onward?
Thanks!
I just remembered your resolve to not anwer yes/no questions.
Which of the following do you own:
a) Sony Playstation three
b) Microsoft xbox 360
c) Nintendo wii
d) Some form of gameing computer
Thanks again
Jeph: You complain about the poor state of the people on these forums, and after looking around a bit, I'm agreeing with you. I'm not sure I'll stay here very long, but I will keep reading your comic, which brings me to my question: Do you plan, or have you considered, to up the number of indie rock (or another "high-brow" subject, like linguistics) to a level like you used to have? It would change your fanbase some (although it would probably alienate quite a few). It would definitally change people's reactions to your comic, and thus these forums/your following. I'm not sure if this would be good or bad, but it seems the sort of thing you might have opinions to share on.
Next question, how did you get so $%&@! good with facial expressions? Is there someone whose technique inspired you, or did you develop some conscious technique, or is it one of those unconscious unteachable skills like riding a bicycle?
Examples where I think you communicated something subtle include Wil and Penne-lope in 1286, and Dora in 1278 showed a lot of emotion without exaggerated drawing. Tai in panels two and three of 1268 had an expression that's not off the shelf, but that said how uncomfortable she felt.
I was wondering about the process behind "the talk" and Faye's dad's suicide. How long before you started that story line did you know you were going to do that. Because when you read the archives , there is some pretty clear foreshadowing early on. Such as when faye cried at the ice cream shop. I mean did you have in your head "Faye's dad died" for all these years or what? The story just seems to build to the talk. You made it fit really well, if it wasn't always in the back of your head.
Do you think that the serious nature of the talk influenced Tim Buckely's decision to do the misguided miscarriage strips at control-alt-delete? I think it did. What do you think about those strips in general?
Jeph, what is the saddest thing?
I know there's a bunch of good episodes of mst3k, but what tops your list?
and =o! which host are you more fond of: mike or joel? ^^
Jeph,
J. Michael Straczynski experiences the writing process as one of transcription. His subconscious, he figures, is doing a lot of heavy lifting behind the scenes but what he is conscious of is setting up a situation and then watching a movie of the characters reacting to it. He watches that movie over and over, and each time through it gets clearer and more detailed. When it gels he types up what he saw. The characters are autonomous.
How does that compare to your own experience when you're writing a QC script?
Whats wrong with asking about the cast page?Quote from: Jeph, earlier in this threadaugh enough about the cast page i will destroy the cast page with fire
Thats my number one source when refering the Jeph's masterpiece to friends. Unfortunately, some of the chacrters have not been added, the head-shots are a little out of date and some of the characters bio.s could be tweaked since their personalities have developed more.
Back to the main point though, since i cant exactly explain what the entire story is between all the cast or even describe the whole cast, it would be nice if something (like a cast page could do it for me
Hey Jeph,
When I saw all the different Twitter accounts for the characters, I couldn't help but smile and follow all of them. What made you decide to give them all Twitter accounts? Was it something to add more depth to the characters or just something for you to have fun with?
Thanks!
How did you decide when to make the jump from 'hobby' to 'full time job'? Was it scary? (sure is scary for me!!!)
Do you have any advice for someone else who's trying to do something they love and live off it? (I don't draw a webcomic, though... :|)
Do you ever feel isolated not working with other people (besides your wife and your trained polar bear associates)?
What's the hardest part about writing this comic?
What's the best part about writing this comic?
Is Twitter really that amusing to use?
(edited to get rid of all the useless space at the bottom cause I'm slow)
Would you rather chew on lightbulbs or have lightbulbs chew on you?
Is it fun looking around for furry pictures to put on Pintsize's twitter?
I have convinced my cousin Michael to open a Coffee of Doom franchise.
He asks, how do we get a franchise for a place that doesn't exist?
Jeph, don't you know how to draw tapirs from the front?
Jeph Jeph Jeph! I have a serious question!
Well, not really, but I think it's a good one.
Have you ever thought of hireing(spell check that for me, is there still an e or no?) a really smart person, say, an engineer, to build a model of Pintsize? With attitude and all? Possibly the addition of serious lasers eyes for an extra fee and a contract. I dont know, just an idea.
Hey Jeph, Jeph,
Have you ever thought about hiyerung someone really smart, like, a doctor, to create Marten and Dora and Faye and Hannelore so you can have sex with them? It would be like incest, only more delicious!
I don't know, just an idea.
I noticed that throughout your comics there are many references to either Anime or Japanese Culture that is not dealing with Anime. So did you take some sort of culture or language class about the Land of the Rising Sun and Raw Fish?
I tried searching around the forums to see if anyone has asked or if it has already been posted, and couldn't find anything, so: Comic 1276, the wall of text behind Hannelore's head, is the full text posted anywhere on the forums? Did you actually write the whole thing, or did you just draw text on either side that seemed like it fit with the previous line? If you did write the whole thing, could you post it, or direct me to where you did post it? I'm curious.
Why did you decide to post disturbing things in Pintsize's twitter? WHY?
Are you just trying to fuck with your fans?
It says in the FAQ that the original art size for each panel is really, really huge. Do you ever release these Original Drawings? Would you be willing to give out a few favorites of yours if I asked nicely?
EDIT: there's one or two on the somewhat defunct jephdraw website...
EDIT #2: What about releasing the .psd file?
Dear Jeph, what do you want for Christmas?
I don't know if you know this, man, but Eris is totally like, a girl.
Mocking is how we do things here.
Dear Jeph,
Does this section of the forums creep you out?
Hey Jeph,
have you ever thinked (or however it's spelled, I'm tired :p) of publishing SVG (or other hi/full-res) versions of your panels?
Really, infinite-scalable graphics simply look way better on bigger screens than the current poor 600px :)
the|m.
Jeph,
Why do you hate the WCT so much?
Also, how much time did you jump forward after Will left
or did you just say screw it i want Dora's hair long NOW and didn't care for time?
Hey dude:
Everyone (you included) makes jokes about the glacial passage of time in QC - why do the time jump at this point of the story?
How much of a role do your friends/family have in the material that ends up in the strips? (Do you mine conversations for funny turns of phrase to give to your favorite characters?)
What's the difference between indie culture and hipster culture?
Why were you pleased by the Tribune closing?
(I don't read printed news so I might be missing something)
what are you thinking about doing with this massive, eclectic, and interesting internet cult youve started? that kinda sounded mean but it was meant with all good intentions.
But what I was hoping for was some advice on scripting comics. I've done a bit of creative writing before but never antying like scripting, and as me and my artistic girlfriend are thinking of collaborating on some kind of webcomic based story soon, I was wondering if you had any tips on how to go about actually scripting the thing.
Jeph, what is the saddest thing?
The saddest thing is a child trying to push the intestines of his freshly-run-over pet rabbit back inside as it slowly wheezes its last breath.
Jeph, don't you realize, if there is something sadder than that you will be so screwed.Jeph, what is the saddest thing?
The saddest thing is a child trying to push the intestines of his freshly-run-over pet rabbit back inside as it slowly wheezes its last breath.
I don't know, I can't think of anything any sadder unless it was me. And that's subjective sadness.I can (http://achewood.com/index.php?date=06022003) think (http://achewood.com/index.php?date=11052001) of (http://achewood.com/index.php?date=09052006) a couple (http://achewood.com/index.php?date=07302007).
Just to ask why is Dora handing a sword on 1321 and what is that stick Faye was using? I can't believe no one noticed and asked.
Ok, so it isn't technically a question, it is just that I looked around a bit and noted this was the thread you (Jeph) seem to frequent most.
I've been reading QC since around strip 30.. I can't believe it has been my homepage for so long, but I've only been to the forums two or three times. I just recently registered, though, because I really wanted to express my relief and gratitude toward you regarding your comment on the Prop. 4 advertisements appearing on QC. Being a member of the LGBT community, Proposal 4 had obvious meaning to me, and I am so glad that you not only feel the way you do about it, but that you were so outspoken about it. Your clear disgust towards Prop. 4 and the fact that you donated any money made that day made me that much happier to support this comic and continue to pass the link on to anyone that I feel has a similar sense of humor. Congratulations on the success you have had thus far, and I look forward to the continuation of this comic.
Yes, Prop. 8 was that I was referring to, I am unsure why I wrote Prop. 4 instead.
Yes, Prop. 8 was that I was referring to, I am unsure why I wrote Prop. 4 instead.
Probably because it was written and passed by a bunch of halfwits?
Thanks for setting me straight, man. That's great.
Jeph, who would win in a fight between the Tequila Monster and Pintsize?
It's a pretty tiny speech bubble without any major detail behind it. If you have photoshop or similar, you can probably do it yourself.
The main reason for posting a reply, though was:
"What do you need it for? Wanking purposes? If so, eww."
Heya. Got a couple of questions:
1) In regards to drawing skills, how much do you think is talent and how much do you think is practice?
2) Do you ever use your Cintiq for anything other than drawing, and if so what.
--- Luke
Jeph,
If they had a Comic-Con In Oregon would you come?
I tried talking my Brother into going to San Diego Comic-Con last year but no luck. :-(
Jeph,
Should we expect any huge bombshell changes in the characters' relationships or have things (aside from the weather and Dora's hair) remained pretty much at status quo ante?
Naruto Or One Piece? They are manga/anime by the way....
Jeph have you heared of Sunset Rubdown? You should hear of them.
Additionally, about how many times a week do you draw just for fun/practice?
Today's comic made me think of another question.
If my friend published his own super fun board game and I wanted to send you one, where would I mail it? Do you have a fan mailbox big enough for a board game?
Hi Jeph,
You have appeared as a character in at least two webcomics (Overcompensating a few times, plus a Something Positive where you were a judge at a convention costume show). Do you have a favourite walk-on appearance?
Why is Gina Riversmith facing the "camera" instead of Sven in the last panel of this latest strip, 1334? Same question about Sven, actually.
Hey Jeph, do you think you can legitimately complain about the creepiness of your fans now?
Nice Anders Loves Maria guest strip, by the way!
Jeph-
I typically stick to the music forums on your site, and rarely venture into the comic discussion threads. When I do, I almost invariably see a new thread about why someone doesn't like a story line, or character or wishes you would get back to a different story line, etc. Is this ever discouraging or frustrating, or is it just one of those things you ultimately accept as a consequence of doing art and just move on?
Sorry to imitate an answered question, but your answer was so good that it got me generally curious.
Jeph, what is the sweetest thing?
Thanks for setting me straight, man. That's great.
I like how he didn't even take out the citation markers when he copy-pasted from Wikipedia. Good on you, sir.
Everyone thinks you're creepy for it. Honestly, you need to stop fucking talking about how much you want to sleep with a bunch of cartoons.
Yeah. Don't say stuff like this...
"I like that quote from psion."
When you're talking about a comment about cartoon character's nipples.
Start with that.
Also take things like "I love Hannelore" out of your sig.
How do you fit making music, handling merch (thought that probably less an issue now) remembering to eat and sleep and fending off those damned leprechauns trying to break into your office *and* write/draw a comic?
HI JEPH
long time reader, first time poster.
I was feeling exactly as Marten is in today's (1336) comic and I wanted to ask: what modest mouse song is he listening to you?
OK, Jeph, been trying to contact you for a bit.
I sometimes do guest strips for Dan Mazur's "Palindramas". Recently I started drawing a strip for Dan, and it just seemed to fit the personalities of Hannelore and Winslow. I wanted to ask your permission to use them ... tried emailing you, didn't get an answer.
I finally posted the strip on the fan art forum (page 7, near the bottom). The question(s) are, would you (A) allow us to use this as a guest strip over at "Palindramas" if we provide a link back to QC :-); (B) want to use this yourself as a QC guest strip; 8-) (C) send a large burly man to my house to punch me in the head for pestering you? :cry:
Longtime fan,
Ed
Jeph,
How good of a living does the strip and all get you? I saw above 250k people read it a day, so I cant imagine you live in a cardboard box mooching wi-fi!
can pint size have his own spin off?
Jeph, you think I'm creepy for lusting after Hannelore? :?
I'm curious if Hannelore got any Valentines, if they were sealed with a kiss, would her first thought be "GERMS!" or "Valentine!"
Dear Jeph,
Now I understand why writing such scripts takes so long. Good dialogue is really fucking hard. And not feeling creative after you've had what you thought was a great idea sucks. Props to you for keeping it up, and writing great dialogue. That's all.
This may have been addressed but what happened to Faye's scar?
Jeph -
While reading the strips about the drunken Scrabble game, I noticed that all the characters were wearing T's (except Hannelore, who appeared to be wearing some sort of camisole). Since I've been wearing two layers indoors all winter, I couldn't help wondering how they all would cope if the heat went out.
Jeph -
While reading the strips about the drunken Scrabble game, I noticed that all the characters were wearing T's (except Hannelore, who appeared to be wearing some sort of camisole). Since I've been wearing two layers indoors all winter, I couldn't help wondering how they all would cope if the heat went out.
NOTE: SKIPPING THINGS THAT CAN BE ANSWERED WITH A SIMPLE YES OR NONaruto Or One Piece? They are manga/anime by the way....
Ew NEITHER
(secretly reads Naruto, is ashamed)
Jeph,
Do you have a SG account? I, too, like to look at naked women *points to username*
^_^
Jeph,
Do you have a SG account? I, too, like to look at naked women *points to username*
^_^
I do, but I haven't used it in a couple years. Having met a few SGs I feel kind of weird looking at them. It makes for awkward conversations at conventions.
"Hey I read your comic!"
"Hey I've seen your butthole!"
Jeph,
Do you have a SG account? I, too, like to look at naked women *points to username*
^_^
I do, but I haven't used it in a couple years. Having met a few SGs I feel kind of weird looking at them. It makes for awkward conversations at conventions.
"Hey I read your comic!"
"Hey I've seen your butthole!"
Maaaaaaaaaaaan I know what you mean... One of my friends recently became a hopeful and it was all:
"Does my vagina look OK in this picture? Should I have put more oil on my butt?"
0_o
Jeph, how would hannelore react if you covered her in poop?
I must know!
Dear Jeph,Not sure where you are coming from, but have you looked into bus travel? Greyhound has some really good deals at times, and they also have plans that let you buy a ticket from one destination to another and get off at stops in between as much as you want.
I am a broke college student trying to make my way to the webcomics weekend to meet YOU (of course) and others. I want to start my own webcomic and I think going to this shindig would be an obvious way to ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE of the people who do it best. How would you suggest I go about doing this? Plane tickets are expensive. :| I was thinking about starting a thread asking people from my area and attempting car pool/gas money but I thought this might be...unsafe?
Thanks!
Dear Jeph,
I am a broke college student trying to make my way to the webcomics weekend to meet YOU (of course) and others. I want to start my own webcomic and I think going to this shindig would be an obvious way to ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE of the people who do it best. How would you suggest I go about doing this? Plane tickets are expensive. :| I was thinking about starting a thread asking people from my area and attempting car pool/gas money but I thought this might be...unsafe?
Thanks!
Did you sign up on a forum to comment on a typo that is four years old?
I mean I thought I was a pedant but damn dude.
Having two teachers as parents
I really like how the RSS newsposts are different from the regular newsposts, I find them amusing.
I`m not sure if this has been asked, but Jeph, are one of your parents Quebecois, or French? I mean, Jacque is pretty french as it is, and you use french a lot in your webcomics, as do you mention Canada. What`s up with that, not that there is anything wrong with it?
When did Hannelore quit smoking? I mean I was just rolling on through the archive and noticed, "hey, her dialogue was far more whippy when she first appeared and she smoked!"
Hey, in comic #771, remember how dora is erasing that question off of the board? I was wondering if we could have another rendition of it here? Or perhaps a T-shirt design?
Is it hopeless to wonder if you'll ever do DragonCon and sit on Comics row? I promise, I'd buy something and I wouldn't stare for too long. You could call it research into Faye's Background.
Jeph:
The RSS feeds, do they go back as far as novemeber simply because that's when you started doing them? Or do they go back for a specific time block and start clearing every month or so...
I really like how the RSS newsposts are different from the regular newsposts, I find them amusing.
My ancient ancestors were SO LAME they got kicked out of France and THEN BRITAIN.
Mallli_kite, I hope you don't mind if I ask you, but your mentioning of D*C has got me wondering - Do I know you from any other Forums?
Just Curious.
Mallli_kite, I hope you don't mind if I ask you, but your mentioning of D*C has got me wondering - Do I know you from any other Forums?
Just Curious.
Kugai -- not as far as I know.
Jeph,
QC is all done in Photoshop. Do you regularly draw with pen and paper (or pencil and paper or brush and canvas —whatever) as well? If you do, would you say your traditional drawing skills are similar to your computer drawing skills, or is one definitely better than the other?
Cheers!
DPI
then (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,22643.0.html)
Thank you for overturning it* and exposing me, naked, pallid, and squirming, to the harsh glare of the overly cute.
When did this become SexyDads.org Official Message Board (I'm taking a screenshot just in case) or did my mind break and I missed it?
yeah it is a thing i do
OK, Jeph, been trying to contact you for a bit.
I sometimes do guest strips for Dan Mazur's "Palindramas". Recently I started drawing a strip for Dan, and it just seemed to fit the personalities of Hannelore and Winslow. I wanted to ask your permission to use them ... tried emailing you, didn't get an answer.
I finally posted the strip on the fan art forum (page 7, near the bottom). The question(s) are, would you (A) allow us to use this as a guest strip over at "Palindramas" if we provide a link back to QC :-); (B) want to use this yourself as a QC guest strip; 8-) (C) send a large burly man to my house to punch me in the head for pestering you? :cry:
Longtime fan,
Ed
Oh yeah dogg I ain't care if you borrow my characters. Just give credit where it is due and that is good enough!
so.. can you start selling real QC puppets?
Do you feel that, since most people expect QC to be something, that you are restrained creatively in that way? Or, had QC not existed, you would still be making essentially the same jokes?
Also
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Do you think it is possible for someone of Hanner's OCD to improve enough to the point of being able to function in this world or would it be to severe to help?
I was skimmin' through pictures on the Rooster Teeth website today, and one of the staff members has one up from Comic Con 08, and in the background there is a drawing hanging in the booth next to theirs that is very clearly Marten and somebody else. Did you get a chance to meet the RT guys? If so what were they like?
I hate to necropost, even if it's only been a couple of days, but I am really interested in knowing if you still do music outside of your Deathmole stuff. I mean, I really like the Deathmole stuff, but I remember a couple years ago you did this absolutely stunning song called "5 AM" or something like that (it was posted to your LJ), and I was completely blown away.
Also I don't think I've ever seen a complete list of your gear collection. I understand if you don't feel like showing off, but man, I could use a bit of GAS right now.
Jeph,
What would the artwork look like if you'd achieved all your goals for developing your art skills?
Hmm. That was a dumb question. You're an artist, so you'll always be looking for ways to improve and therefore it's meaningless to talk about meeting "all your goals".
Here's a rephrase. What are some examples out there of artists achieving the kinds of effects that you want to master? What's a panel that made you think "I want to be able to do that"?
questionanswer that made me very very happy
questionanswer that made me very very happy
Man, I can't wait to hear this stuff. I used to pretty much stalk your LJ looking for new things to listen to.
One more question, then I'll leave you alone. Do you ever plan on doing collaborative work with other people? I'd love to hear what would happen if you took all your stuff and put real drums in, maybe a singer if you're so inclined. Clearly you've got guitar and bass covered, heh.
Is 'snail' another word for 'vulva'? I only ask because, dammit, I don't get it, and this:http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=vulva (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=vulva)
T-REX. Not raptor :x.
Ignorance like yours has taken it from all of us. /pedantic
Jeph,
Will you marry me?
(You may have to put up with a few idiosyncrasies, but it's nothing some Prozac would help)
Jeph,
What are your limits for unrealistic events in the QC universe?
You've said before that people sometimes get thrown by surreal events (such as monks fighting), which is odd since there are talking robots all over the place. I'd just like to know if you have any limits in mind, a sort of "I would never go that far" boundary?
Never say 'never,' ever. If you ever say 'never,' you'll never say 'never,' ever, ever again.
Is 'snail' another word for 'vulva'? I only ask because, dammit, I don't get it, and this:http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=vulva (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=vulva)
Since you and 'vulva' go back a bit, I wondered.
Jeph, when you started this comic in 2003, how did you expect it would turn out eventually?
Jeph, why did you get rid of the raptor emoticon? Do you hate us?
Jeph,
Will you marry me?
(You may have to put up with a few idiosyncrasies, but it's nothing some Prozac would help)
Jeph, what do you enjoy more: making music or web comics?
Jeph, where does one line up for guest strip artist?
*duck and cover, duck and cover, duck and cover ... running running running running ...*
Nah, nevermind. That's mean. I like you, Jeph.
Have you considered making an experimental new comic, since QC doesn't actually really seem to be your cup of tea in terms of your sense of humor elsewhere on the internet?
Jeph-
What's up?
-James
It was pretty great! We're gonna do it again next year.Sweet. I should hopefully have a new passport by then.
So is Angus actually Scottish?
I ask because I keep hearing him as David Tennant (when he's not putting on a voice).
Jeph, did you have a hand in organizing that wildly successful Webcomics Weekend? If so, how far in advance did y'all start planning for it?
I'm asking this because I recently talked with a webcomicking friend of mine about possibly organizing a similar event in Texas for this fall. He's all gung-ho about the idea, so there is a good chance we may indeed get the ball rolling on this.
if you house and feed me, I could totally drum for Deathmøle. I'd even learn this mysterious "drum recording" thing you're all talking about. (no, really)
Jeph,
Would you rather fight an alligator or a bear? Your only items on hand are a rope, seventeen dollars, and a canteen full of milk.
Also, if you were drinking with Jeffrey Rowland, Randall Munroe, Meredith Gran, and Ryan North, who of that group is most likely to do something incredibly stupid and what would that be?
Did you write Meena out permanently?
Isn't that convenience store with some flickering letters on the corner creepy as hell?
Jeph, how do you feel about T-Pain?
what species do you think would make a better ninja. frogs or flying squirrels?
Seriously runs another forum, Maddness. I think.
Hooray! I'm no longer "Beyonce"! I'm, I'm…
I'm "Asleep in the boner patch?"
Oh god. Jeph, when … will … the … hurting … stop?
Raoul remembers the good old days, when he was the German Chancellory Building.
There's probably a lot of us who want to balance an open discussion with being decent to the real person whose passion is creating Questionable Content.
I'm not really sure what you mean. QC is certainly PART of my sense of humor, and I do think it's funny (or at least clever) or I wouldn't be doing it. But yeah, I think maybe by the end of this year I will be working on a second comic again. I've gotten fast enough with the artwork that I think I have the time to do two strips.
Raoul remembers the good old days, when he was the German Chancellory Building.
Will there be monkeys from space in any of the next three strips?
And I mean shit, Yelling Bird's Twitter feed frightens me, so if the man can do that with words on a screen imagine the things he could draw if he really wanted to.
Jeph, why do guitar players seem to hate multi-effect pedals so much?
Not only am I on a somewhat tight budget, so I can't buy a whole buncha pedals, but I think they're really handy and fun pieces of equipment to use, so I bought myself a Boss ME-50 the other day and I'm just catching shit left and right for it.
...but I don't think this forum has a "search this thread for..." button,
Jeph, you are a pretty cool dude, if we were to meet in the real world for realsies, would we:
a) fist bump.
b) high five.
c) exploding high five.
d) shake hands in a solemn manner and never speak of it again.
Does Faye's hoodie ("Fight You") have anything to do with This Perfect Day?
Also, do you spell it hoodie or hoody?
Sorry if the question's been asked before, but I don't think this forum has a "search this thread for..." button, and the thread is already 30+ pages long.
Here's my question: as the creator of a popular webcomic, what advice would you give to someone who's about to launch a minor one? (as regards attracting a larger readership, for example, or any other useful advice you could think of)
Jeph, why do guitar players seem to hate multi-effect pedals so much?
Not only am I on a somewhat tight budget, so I can't buy a whole buncha pedals, but I think they're really handy and fun pieces of equipment to use, so I bought myself a Boss ME-50 the other day and I'm just catching shit left and right for it.
Actually that makes me think of an actual question, though I'm not sure you are the one to pose it to. Seeing as we have no real dedicated meta-thread around here, where should we direct queries about technical concerns of the forums? The only persistent thing I've noticed is occasionally when clicking into any given thread there seems to be about a 15% chance that all I'll get is a long load followed by a white screen. Sometimes it clears up with 2 or 3 refreshes, sometimes it stays that way for a few hours. I haven't heard anyone else mention anything, so maybe it's just me?
Hey Jeph
Can we hook up and jam some time? I don't live anywhere near you, but I might be there on Sunday. Or not. Someday, yes.
jeph have you listened to my ep yet
Are you gonna post more Dystynt Höllërin anytime because Wilderness Man was seriously rad as fuck.
Like, I'm not even giving service to your testicles here, I enjoyed it.
Jeph, you are a pretty cool dude, if we were to meet in the real world for realsies, would we:
a) fist bump.
b) high five.
c) exploding high five.
d) shake hands in a solemn manner and never speak of it again.
mutual j/o
too busy fucking horses
A mate was lloking at costs for advertising on your site so sure you're opinion would be valued. http://this-noise.smackjeeves.com/ (http://this-noise.smackjeeves.com/) - any thoughts?
Hi, Jeph,
A delicate question here.
Beyond the existing forum rule about not nitpicking, what else should we your guests know about appropriate conduct when we're critically discussing a strip, a plot line, or whatever?
"Don't be a dick" is a fine rule but I'm asking for something more specific. I know I've pissed you off before without meaning to, and want to avoid doing it again if possible.
Will posts along the lines of "This didn't work for me" or "That didn't feel realistic" drive you up the wall if they respect that you're committed to doing the best job possible? Is that the key issue, that some people have said that you don't care instead of saying that they didn't like something?
You've always made it clear that you're self-critical (as is every serious artist I know). Is external criticism just hurtful piling-on on top of your self-criticism?
There's probably a lot of us who want to balance an open discussion with being decent to the real person whose passion is creating Questionable Content.
dear jephy, what do you think of The Birthday Massacre and DEADSY ?
I mean, after you get past the black lipstick and purple/rainbow haircolors?
personally, i find them incredibly catchy...
Dear Jeph,
Are there still any plans of publishing a QC book? If so, how are they comming?
Jeph, what is your take on learning music theory?
I know some people are radically against it.
A mate was lloking at costs for advertising on your site so sure you're opinion would be valued. http://this-noise.smackjeeves.com/ (http://this-noise.smackjeeves.com/) - any thoughts?
Dear Jeph
Am I allowed to punch other people on this forum?
nothing but bat dicks
you're lucky it's not worse
Jeph, what is your take on learning music theory?
I know some people are radically against it.
it sucks and is no fun at all whatsoever but it does provide you with extremely useful skills. however if you take it to an extreme it will suck all the soul out of your playing and composition.
Well I haven't banned Headwound yet and all he/she does is bitch about stupid shit
you're lucky it's not worse
Do we want to know?
No ........
I don't think we do, do we jeph.
I remember the BitStrips thread vividly.
you're lucky it's not worse
Do we want to know?
No ........
I don't think we do, do we jeph.
*Runs away in terror*
Seriously! It could be the guy in his current av fucking a horse.
Holy fuck everyone posting in this thread is either boring or an imbecile.
Jeph, what is your take on learning music theory?
I know some people are radically against it.
it sucks and is no fun at all whatsoever but it does provide you with extremely useful skills. however if you take it to an extreme it will suck all the soul out of your playing and composition.
I have to respectfully disagree, because I find music theory fascinating (though I used to be radically against it). Then again, I'm only teaching myself scales and modes for the time being.
As for your avatar, I hope you don't mind that I stole it for use on another forums temporarily. It scared people there. I was content.
Jeph, how is your guitar Jeph?
Penny isn't Pizza Girl, and Jeph's answered that question like ten times in this thread. Read through it before you ask a question.
I still believe Sara is Pizza girl.
Sara was eaten by an allosaurus. Pizza Girl is not Sara.
Penny isn't Pizza Girl, and Jeph's answered that question like ten times in this thread. Read through it before you ask a question.
It's completely unreasonable to expect someone to read the whole thing.
It also talks it in the "About" page that can be found as a link on the main page of the friggin' comic.
Which begs the question for Jeph: what do you say about re-titling the "About" link to say "F.A.Q." instead? I facepalm when I see this shit, I can't imagine it's any better for you.
It also talks it in the "About" page that can be found as a link on the main page of the friggin' comic.
Which begs the question for Jeph: what do you say about re-titling the "About" link to say "F.A.Q." instead? I facepalm when I see this shit, I can't imagine it's any better for you.
That's a good idea. I'm gonna do that now.
if you house and feed me, I could totally drum for Deathmøle. I'd even learn this mysterious "drum recording" thing you're all talking about. (no, really)
The last time I housed someone from the forums for any length of time he smelled up my couch and eventually got run out of town by the cops.
if you find music theory "fascinating" you will never write a good song
Glad to help, man.
I can't recall ever seeing anything about this anywhere, but do you have a work studio in your home somewhere? Or do you instead have a separate out-of-home space that you use as one? Just curious, I guess.
If it's an in-home studio, I have another question. How does this work logistically within your home? Do you and Mrs. Jeph just use the room for any art and comic-related business, and avoid it otherwise?
I am mainly just curious, but another reason I ask is because I would like to eventually have an in-home studio myself for my music and I would like to know from somebody who has firsthand experience with making it work for them.
3. i can do like 800 bpm on double pedal CMOOOOOON
Waferman, if you keep talking like that no one will ever like you.
if it's in late july I will probably be out in San Diego for Comic Con
Waferman, if you keep talking like that no one will ever like you.
...Yeah, I'm done now...
*Looks dejectedly at ground*
Waferman, if you keep talking like that no one will ever like you.
...Yeah, I'm done now...
*Looks dejectedly at ground*
I think we're going to need to break out the big guns, boss.
Still no Pintsize w/ guitar shirt?
Waferman, if you keep talking like that no one will ever like you.
...Yeah, I'm done now...
*Looks dejectedly at ground*
I think we're going to need to break out the big guns, boss.
Big Bertha?
Panel 1: Dora/Faye/Marten/Steve/Penelope/Wil/Sven say something. Another character looks on and maybe adds something.
Panel 2: Rebuttal by Dora/Faye/Marten/Steve/Penelope/Wil/Sven. Perhaps a 3rd character interjects.
Panel 3: Build up to witty remark
Panel 4: Witty remark.
Alternative style including Hannelore:
Panel 1: Dora/Faye/Marten/Steve/Penelope/Wil/Sven say something. Another character looks on and maybe adds something.
Panel 2: Rebuttal by Dora/Faye/Marten/Steve/Penelope/Wil/Sven. Perhaps a 3rd character interjects.
Panel 3: Build up to Hannelore being cute.
Panel 4: Hannelore does something cute.
1
Dora: Have you thought about getting more piercings?
Hanners: Not really. I'm happy with how many I have. It's an even number and I'm still
symmectrical.
2
Hanners: Well, not COMPLETELY symmetrical. My ears aren't perfectly parallel, and my
nose is a tiny bit crooked, and one of my eyes has a tiny bit more green in it than
the other.
3
Hanners: And my right foot is a little bigger than my left foot, and my left boob is
a little bigger than my right one.
And I have a scar on my left shin from when I ran into a metal table when I was a kid,
and a few moles in various places.
And of course my insides are all pretty much just crammed in wherever they'll fit.
3.5
Hanners: But other than that, yep! Pretty much bilaterally symmetrical!
4
Dora: Man, now I'm gonna spend the rest of the day wondering if my face is uneven.
Hanners: Want me to go get my calipers? We can quantify your imperfections!
Faye: My right boob sags a little more than my left. I call it The Underachiever.
It's all variations on setup/punchline anyway.
Jeph: If you need time off, take it. We will survive.
if it's in late july I will probably be out in San Diego for Comic Con
if it's in late july I will probably be out in San Diego for Comic Con
Actually things have changed and now it's like second week of August or so. Not trying to be all creepshow about it, I was more planning on going to the general area, you know? Lotsa webcomics folks around (Jeff Rowland, for example) and what have you, but like, QC was what springboarded me into the scene and all. Like, it's not the focal point of the trip, it'd just be cool to get a handshake or a small conversation or somethin'.
Umm, are we allowed to ask what's wrong with your life judging from your twitter?
OK, how about this one.
I know that with my artwork when I used to draw pixel art in MS Paint, I started seeing the world in pixels at times. You spend 4-6 hours a day, 5 days a week, thinking comic, plus whatever you do in your free time. Do you ever catch yourself thinking of your world in comic form?
Jeph:
can you make todays strip a big print? or at least the last frame.
becuase i totally want it on my wall. it brings the funny, plus i can make my own penalty box, which i will be doing, and have the back story right there. :D
-Alex
if it's in late july I will probably be out in San Diego for Comic Con
Are you gunna be there thursday? If so, I totally have to meet you.
I can't take time off from the comic, the comic is the only thing I can continue to do no matter how horrible I am feeling.
I can't take time off from the comic, the comic is the only thing I can continue to do no matter how horrible I am feeling.
How about a guest strip week?
Do you really find jimmy eat world Emo, Really i like them i just never felt emo from them.?
Do you really find jimmy eat world Emo, Really i like them i just never felt emo from them.?
.......
Yes really......
And what the hell ever happend to sara..... Is she pizza girl!?!?!?!
when is marigold gonna get twitter? im excited.
when is marigold gonna get twitter? im excited.
When is Marigold gonna take a bath?
Jeph, has anyone pointed out to you how "deathmøle" sounds like if you actually pronounce the "ø" right? Or have you known all along?
Fuckbuddies. Clearly.
Dude your avatar kindof makes me sad. That's a really good photoshop job though.
What's wrong with guest strips? I like them.
Jeph:
How, why, when, or who the fuck cares?
Do you really find jimmy eat world Emo, Really i like them i just never felt emo from them.?
.......
Yes really......
And what the hell ever happend to sara..... Is she pizza girl!?!?!?!
Do you still need transcribers? The ohnorobot archive peters out after strip 1290.
Search for "tapirs" and you'll fiind it, but then search for "savor the awkwardness", in the next strip and you won't
when is marigold gonna get twitter? im excited.
when is marigold gonna get twitter? im excited.
When is Marigold gonna take a bath?
You know, Metal-Poser-Girl is no longer with the band, so her threat to withhold "sex for a month if the band is not named Deathmole" is no longer operative.
So is the band likely to think about changing the name? To what?
("Sex For A Month", on the other hand is a killer name for a rock band).
Jeph, has anyone pointed out to you how "deathmøle" sounds like if you actually pronounce the "ø" right? Or have you known all along?
I think deathmurle. :?
I wonder how Marigold and Hanners will interact in the future as they are almost complete opposites! its like the odd couple but more extreme. Ones neat (i cant think of a more powerful word than this for Hanners) and ones messy. I like how they are establishing some common ground.
I am just wondering what Marigold's and Angus's relationship is. Brother and sister? I am sure all will be revealed but just curious.
Jeph, could you add the list of links on the right side of the main page to the other comic pages too? Now they only show up on the homepage.
hey Jeph, new QC fan here (found it a week ago through Stumble and read all 1400 or so comics in 2 nights) just had a couple of questions
why is QC so awesome?
Are you by any chance a car guy in addition to all your other interests?
Have you ever been to North Carolina? If so, where and what did you think?
what was Fender thinking when they designed the telecaster head? i want a telecaster because of the body, but i would have to put a strat neck on it. What is your favorite all around guitar?
Of all the people requesting and getting shot down when requesting prints/t shirt designs based on QC... I still HAVE to ask if its possible to get my Avatar done as one. I think it's just about the perfect level of offensive for me to wear to the store or when walking down the street.
I'm not too sure about the application, but would it be possible to have your friends at Top be able to make prints of any QC comic at the customer's request? (Charging a premium of course) Or maybe just getting the 10 most requested strips?
Jeph, do you ever plan to have Deathmole do a cover of "The Call of Ktulu"?
That would be awsome.
Do you still need transcribers? The ohnorobot archive peters out after strip 1290.
yes
Jeph, why do non of the female characters in your strip have long hair? I mean long long hair, down to just above their butts.
Jeph, why do non of the female characters in your strip have long hair? I mean long long hair, down to just above their butts.
Because (for the characters) hair that long is hard and annoying to manage and (for Jeph) hair that long is hard and annoying to draw.
Jeph, is the Awkward Zone Defeated panel a a stupid T-shirt design? Cause if it isn't, I'd totally buy it.
Jeph:
can you make todays strip a big print? or at least the last frame.
-Alex
And Third-ed. The Awkward Zone: Defeated is by far one of the BEST panels of this amazing comic. This needs to be a print.Jeph:
can you make todays strip a big print? or at least the last frame.
-Alex
Seconded! And a shirt!! I registered on the forum just to ask that the last frame become a shirt. It's the single most awesome thing I've seen in a long time.
fourth-ed i also made an account just so i could join in the motion!And Third-ed. The Awkward Zone: Defeated is by far one of the BEST panels of this amazing comic. This needs to be a print.Jeph:
can you make todays strip a big print? or at least the last frame.
-Alex
Seconded! And a shirt!! I registered on the forum just to ask that the last frame become a shirt. It's the single most awesome thing I've seen in a long time.
fourth-ed i also made an account just so i could join in the motion!And Third-ed. The Awkward Zone: Defeated is by far one of the BEST panels of this amazing comic. This needs to be a print.Jeph:
can you make todays strip a big print? or at least the last frame.
-Alex
Seconded! And a shirt!! I registered on the forum just to ask that the last frame become a shirt. It's the single most awesome thing I've seen in a long time.
Jeph, I would like ot know why you discontinued the Pintsize jumping from an amp shirt. It saddens me! I already bought one and all my friends want one.
Now, normally, I'd just smirk at them and say that they can't have one but one of them stole my shirt
The last frame was awesome. It definitely has to be a print...
okay I think we're gonna do prints of the last panel, and I have an idea for a related shirt design that I can't wait to draw.
Jeph, I would like ot know why you discontinued the Pintsize jumping from an amp shirt. It saddens me! I already bought one and all my friends want one.
Now, normally, I'd just smirk at them and say that they can't have one but one of them stole my shirt
Ed this is when you are supposed to lay down the law. My favorite tool for this is a big ol' shovel.
Jeph are there any shovel-beatings in the future for QC? I think that shirt would sell.
Jeph, have you ever used "the penalty box" in a real life situation? I'm thinking about getting one for my work. The only problem is, I would out of necessity spend a lot more time putting people in the penalty box than actually working.
Yes, I registered to ask this question.
Can you help me tab out some Deathmole songs so that other guitarists like myself can learn from you?
I probably already asked this and am having a brain fart, but what made you decide to spell it 'Marten' instead of 'Martin?' Just indie difference preference?
Did you do anything fun for your birthday?
(No not like THAT. We don't need to know THAT, you pervs. : P)
What happened to [character name]? Are you going to bring him/her back?
I probably got bored of writing them, so I stopped doing it. They'll come back if it suits the story and I feel like it.
hey jeph
have you read or heard of "Yu + Me dream"? Its a webcomic by a lady from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Megan Rose Gedris. I discovered her comic the other day and read the whole thing (600 strips) in 2 days, much like i did with QC a few years ago.
The tagline might throw you off a bit, but thats not the whole comic and you'll see after a while that it's only the start. After the first part it gets quite trippy.
she reads your comic too! (well just like the rest of the internet, so thats not so special:P)
hey jeph
have you read or heard of "Yu + Me dream"? Its a webcomic by a lady from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Megan Rose Gedris. I discovered her comic the other day and read the whole thing (600 strips) in 2 days, much like i did with QC a few years ago.
The tagline might throw you off a bit, but thats not the whole comic and you'll see after a while that it's only the start. After the first part it gets quite trippy.
she reads your comic too! (well just like the rest of the internet, so thats not so special:P)
Jeph, I noticed you were not on the list for Connecticon, what gives, sir? :(
Jeph,
Is there any chance you might be able to make the last panel of 1425 (With Maximum Ridiculosity) available as a vector-based image or in a higher resolution? I'd love it for a background.
Thanks in advance!
Hey Jeph, if you met a dude at a con that had tattoos of your characters what would you say/do to him?
If a comic strip...
I'm going to say that again:
If a mother fucking comic strip is being cited as one of the things that influences your life... Skip the tattoo. Seriously.
Questionable Content has influenced my life, or more exact, Jeph's writing has influenced my life. Yes, yes, I know he never studied psychology, but the man has said things that make me think, and make me realize my life isn't that bad. Sure, my parents are a tad oppressive, my job is menial and boring, not to mention the idiots that work there...but all in all, QC and Jeph have shown me that life isn't that bad, and that one should always think with a humorous side and give people the benefit of the doubt.
So, sue me if my life isn't that fantastical, and webcomics influence my life. But Jeph is an amazing man with impressive writing skills/insight.
I view that as something that I should give praise to, he's given his time and a lot of effort into putting pen to screen in writing this comic, and I'm going to honor that with an inked needle to skin.
I might also send him money and buy some shirts too.
Email Jeph and get a commission. Don't rip it from a comic. Compensate the dude if he's had as much influence on your life as you say.
Nothin' wrong with a comic tat if you do it right.
dear jephy,
when the hell will you make your avatar even creepier? I'm no longer phased by this one... and that makes me sad... :|
Dear Jeph,
When recording songs via an interface on your Mac, do you ever have a problem where you get hard waveform clipping even at painfully low volumes? If so, how do you solve this problem? Do you merely clone that track? Kinda curious how your shit always sounds so clean even though you're using a USB interface. Mine have never done anything but give me nasty distortion that can't even be turned musical.
Love,
Me!
Jeph,
I know that you've said crowds are an ass-pain to draw, but I was wondering if there's any chance you might eventually have Deathmole play at a club. I know there are plot-things that would need to get resolved before that could happen, but . . . I think that would make some pretty sweet art. Heck, even if Nat never comes back, Pintsize could sub for her, thus reprising his amp-jump from the discontinued t-shirt. :wink:
Or maybe I just miss Amir. Just wondering. And yes, I'm still loving the Awkwardness Defeated silly outfits thingie.
Jeph, breaded or grilled chicken sandwich?
Dear Jeph
Any chance of QC wallpapers? I know there are a few floating around in the newspost but I can never find them.
Thanks!!
Sir Jacques, would you do a (non-pornographic of course) drawing of young Veronica Vance over at Jeph Draw? Better yet a retro comic with everyone's parents? 'T would be most prodigious.
speaking of veronica's... have you ever googled veronica varlow? :-D just curious!
Hey Jeph, if you met a dude at a con that had tattoos of your characters what would you say/do to him?
Monsieur Jaques,
If I offered you monies for a commission of two separate pieces for tattoos (small ones, like, two inches tall or so), one of Pintsize pre-joints with lazer body, and one of Winslow with eyebrows. Would you do so? And what would the cost be?
Giant fucking isopod all across your back, and damn if he don't feel pretty
Giant fucking isopod all across your back, and damn if he don't feel pretty
I'd get it as close to life size as possible
The reason I mention that is because it's not a character from the comic, so the art probably isn't ever gonna change on that guy. Maybe asking for a one-off design is less pressure on Jeph than a recurring character, because then he doesn't have to feel bad about his outdated art if he ever sees it in the future and realizes that it is PERMANENTLY PART OF SOMEBODY'S SKIN.
I keep meaning to offer commissioned artwork, but I'm afraid I'll have to spend 90% of my time going "no, I really REALLY don't want to draw you a Pintsize tattoo." Still, to each his/her own. I'd probably draw QC tattoo art for someone if they begged hard enough and paid enough money and the design idea wasn't total shit.
[...] but my art is so bad and/or changes so rapidly [...]
Honestly, I think you'll find that common sense will get you pretty far! I may or may not be going out on a limb here but I think that "gore" includes actually severed body parts and, you know, really gross and bloody things, not things with actual artistic merit? A scene from a Dali film should be okay (as far as artistic value goes that's pretty much a given), and if it ain't, you won't be banned, just politely asked to change it. Without saying that it's okay to behave like a dick (which WILL get you banned), bans are pretty rare round these parts of the internet.
You're welcome! Oh, and you probably shouldn't make your posts all italics. makes it harder to read :-)
It's completely unreasonable to expect someone to read the whole thing.
I'm a huge metalhead, and I recall you mentioning Deathspell Omega for one comic's newspost. Besides your Kralice recommendation, what other black metal do you like? I can imagine you might like Emperor, perhaps, and others like that (Borknagar also comes to mind). What about the more raw stuff, like 1349 or Anaal Nathrakh? Any interest there?
You've also said, somewhere in this thread, that you don't like grindcore. Does this mean that you generally don't prefer death metal? (The two do share some similarities). Any gems from that genre you'd care to name?
Jeph, have you ever considered experimenting with Flash or After Effects? A Deathmole music video could be a fun side-project.
[...] but my art is so bad and/or changes so rapidly [...]
It's not, you know. It's actually good. One of the reasons QC is fascinating is the way the art changed and improved over time. Seriously ... isn't the fact that thousands of people read your comic every day some sort of confirmation that the things you do, you do bloody well?
So Jeph, how come you don't have alt-text (aka mouse-text, aka extra words for the pictures)? I'm sure you've seen it in other comics, so get with the times!
(obviously you may have some personal preferences about it, which would explain why your newsposts have degenerated to "here's a comic, have a nice day", or there's some sort of complicated coding issue, but I prefer to imply that you are either unhip or stupid with "get with the times!")
I watched it for like 4 or 5 minutes trying to figure out what the hell was happening in it. Then I realized it and moved on.
Jeph, which is your favorite of the original Power Rangers?
Is the author of Minimalist Stick Figure Theater named Eric Ciocca?
QuoteIt's completely unreasonable to expect someone to read the whole thing.
I read all of every thread in any forum I post in, for the express purpose of not saying anything anyone else has said unless I want to back up their point.
Mr. Jeph:
I'm a huge metalhead, and I recall you mentioning Deathspell Omega for one comic's newspost. Besides your Kralice recommendation, what other black metal do you like? I can imagine you might like Emperor, perhaps, and others like that (Borknagar also comes to mind). What about the more raw stuff, like 1349 or Anaal Nathrakh? Any interest there?
You've also said, somewhere in this thread, that you don't like grindcore. Does this mean that you generally don't prefer death metal? (The two do share some similarities). Any gems from that genre you'd care to name?
Finally, do u liek mudkips?
Thanks!
Edit: Remembered my other question. :)
Do you see yourself as primarily a story teller or an artist for QC?
Black and Death metal, just like all music genres, are 98% crap so it's very difficult to find good current bands. I seem to have the best luck going back a couple years to records that people more in touch with "the scene" have declared "classics"- that's how I got into Opeth and Deathspell. Brandon Stosuy's metal column for Pitchfork is great at introducing non-metal fans to good stuff- I think that's how I first heard of Krallice and WitTR. Basically I have a pretty limited scope of bands I listen to at any given time, in any given genre. Right now the new Wolves in the Throne Room and the most recent Meshuggah are the two metal albums getting the most playtime.
The problem I have with black metal is so much of it is just punk chords and sloppy drumming, recorded badly. The problem I have with death metal is so much of it is just needlessly technical riffs with idiotic grunty "demon" vocals. But bands that can avoid these cliches, now, those are the bands worth listening to. As far as death metal goes, I like earlier Opeth before they went all proggy. Arsis can be fun depending on mood. People keep telling me I'd like At the Gates but I have yet to check them out.
Oh god and GOJIRA how can I forget about them. They are so good. Even the goofy keyboard song on the newest record. Dude has the best voice in metal.
I liek mudkips okay I guess
For the day-to-day, I'm definitely a gag writer and artist before I'm a "storyteller." The story unfolds over such a slow, long-term arc, that it's only taking the work in as a whole (which, I should add, I have NEVER DONE BECAUSE AUGH MY OLD ART) that I could describe myself as a storyteller.
The fact that it's improved doesn't necessarily mean it's any GOOD yet.
hey jeph
my friends are making fun of me for drinking tequila by myself. is it that bad of a thing to do because i may or may not be doing it right now
Jeph, have you ever considered experimenting with Flash or After Effects? A Deathmole music video could be a fun side-project.
I know just enough about animation and video production to know that I hate it
shitty.
sorry.
Do you like any industrial? You've mentioned techno a couple of times, don't remember if that came up, though. Anything there you'd recommend? My favorite is Psyclon Nine, you heard of 'em or enjoy it?QuoteI liek mudkips okay I guess
So then, out of curiosity, how much of a /b/-tard are you? It would explain where Pintsize's twitter comes from...QuoteFor the day-to-day, I'm definitely a gag writer and artist before I'm a "storyteller." The story unfolds over such a slow, long-term arc, that it's only taking the work in as a whole (which, I should add, I have NEVER DONE BECAUSE AUGH MY OLD ART) that I could describe myself as a storyteller.
I was wondering because I've read the comic a couple of times through (I need a hobby) and I've always seen it as a story, moving at its own pace, with lots of tangents. I also see evidence of that in the individual comics. However, this might also stem from how I am artistically retarded, so while I notice the gradual changes, the day to day stuff is utterly lost on me. You've certainly done a great job of making the comic accessible from all sorts of perspectives. :)
hey jeph
my friends are making fun of me for drinking tequila by myself. is it that bad of a thing to do because i may or may not be doing it right now
A question to Jeph - Will you convince Randall Munroe to do a guest strip someday?
Jeph, I noticed you were not on the list for Connecticon, what gives, sir? :(
we'll be there
Impossible to code in, given the extremely simple and archaic PHP running my site. YES it will get updated SOMEDAY but I've been saying that for YEARS NOWWant help? I'm a fair hand with PHP, and I'd love to contribute.
Hey Jeph when are you going to draw a size comparison of all of your characters' clits? I think your adoring public is really curious about this. They are gluttons for information.This is extremely important to know.
Hey Jeph when are you going to draw a size comparison of all of your characters' clits? I think your adoring public is really curious about this. They are gluttons for information.This is extremely important to know.
And then the LORD will punish them for their sins. Of being inaccurate to the source material.
Some of those other words should've been randomly caps-locked, I guess. King James Bible is hilarious that way. It's almost like it was written by a troll on /b/ or something.
If your budget is around $300 for a guitar, anything made in Korea and/or China is going to play pretty much equally well if set up properly. I'm partial to LTDs and Ibanezes myself, in that price range, but Corts and Shechters are fine too. Play one, see if you like it, then buy it. Avoid anything by Fender or Epiphone.OK, see, that wasn't an answer to the question: "I know PHP, use me?"
Get one of the smaller Line 6 amps, they are surprisingly good and versatile for a "beginner" or practice amplifier, and will suit your style of music better than, say, a Fender or a Peavey or whatever.
Lol. T2 joke.
What happened to [character name]? Are you going to bring him/her back?
I probably got bored of writing them, so I stopped doing it. They'll come back if it suits the story and I feel like it.
Lol. T2 joke.
Sweet jesus. Or you could realize that you have three posts and are not a meteoric member of the community at large yet. Build up your credentials first. Then you *might* get a response.
Sweet jesus. Or you could realize that you have three posts and are not a meteoric member of the community at large yet. Build up your credentials first. Then you *might* get a response.Very nice, sir. It's just I'm sitting on my ass here doing fuck all, so I figured I could put my time to some use that might make my favorite webcomic work better. Ah, well.
So, how long does this "cred" you speak of take to accumulate? Should I check back in a year? A week?
OK Jeph, Are you intentionally hinting at a possible gayity between Marigold and Hanners? Or is it a cooincidental thing that Hanners gets excited when Marigold comes into the room and they spent hours watching a couple gay anime characters and then Marten mentioned a weird lesbian pron?
OK Jeph, Are you intentionally hinting at a possible gayity between Marigold and Hanners? Or is it a cooincidental thing that Hanners gets excited when Marigold comes into the room and they spent hours watching a couple gay anime characters and then Marten mentioned a weird lesbian pron?
Or perhaps people are projecting what they want onto the comic, instead of actually reading it the way it is? I really can't see the connection between a girl enjoying watching anime with gay dudes in it and lesbianism.
Oddly, I read in Savage Love once that there's apparently a surprisingly large number of lesbian women who watch man-on-man porn. This makes no sense to me whatsoever, but there it is.
Hey Jeph, how often do you watch lesbian porn?
Hey Jeph, how often do you watch lesbian porn?
damn you, and your insane attempt to be on topic... DAMN.
Jeph:
Do you read story arc ideas? Would you ever consider incorporating one?
Two things. Wait, two and a half.
1. Will there be more queer characters in your webcomic? (This is secretly asking if there's potential for Hannelore x Marigold [whomayormaynothaveacock])
2. Why do you discourage others from getting a Pintsize tattoo? Granted, I too understand the dumb implication of getting something "generic" and something you may regret later in life.
a. Of course, I don't think I'd regret getting one because I don't see a potential "GWAH I HATE YOU JEPH FUCK THIS TATTOO IT REMINDS ME OF YOU!" more, specifically because we're not dating, or even like, know eachother.
Hey Jeph, can you draw babies?
Hey Jeph when are you going to draw a size comparison of all of your characters' clits? I think your adoring public is really curious about this. They are gluttons for information.
Impossible to code in, given the extremely simple and archaic PHP running my site. YES it will get updated SOMEDAY but I've been saying that for YEARS NOWWant help? I'm a fair hand with PHP, and I'd love to contribute.
When you need lots of extras (like in today's strip, and the Speed Beer ones), do you hit Google image search or Flickr for pictures of random people to draw, or just start drawing freehand and see what happens?
Hey Jeph. I've had an account here, but never posted due to sheer fear over the community, but after hearing your new song, I have to ask.
What is your serious opinion of Shoegaze?
Were you serious on twitter today? I'd totally play guitar in a DeathMole band. In the sense that Dethklok is real and fictional.
OK Jeph, Are you intentionally hinting at a possible gayity between Marigold and Hanners? Or is it a cooincidental thing that Hanners gets excited when Marigold comes into the room and they spent hours watching a couple gay anime characters and then Marten mentioned a weird lesbian pron?
Hey Jeph
Can I have Jeffrey Rowland's phone number?
I want to leave him voicemail. Not threatening voicemail or anything, I bear him no ill will, I just want to leave him messages about my day and stuff. You know, keep him up to date.
Jeph, I think your next poster containing all of your characters should have them all wearing Victorian age clothing. Could you make this happen? Maybe just think about it a little?
PS Sorry If someone already asked this! I'm a little behind :/
If plans for NEWW 2010 are ever finalized, I'm signing up for that. In the meantime, is there any chance you'd be willing to travel to Dallas the weekend of November 14th (for our Dallas Webcomics Expo)? :-D
Jeph:
Do you read story arc ideas? Would you ever consider incorporating one?
I'm sort of wondering if there are any parts of the comic where he doesn't know the story yet.
Jeph,
Will you post the full results of the survey?
Jeph, do you have a height chart of your characters? If you do, I would be very interested in seeing it, mostly to satisfy my curiosity.
dora = penelope = Pizza Girl = hanners
depends. are you paying for air fare and my hotel?
Jeph,
Your avvy is creeping me the fuck out. It reminds me of that doll/puppet off the Saw series. How much will it take, in monetary favors or otherwise, to change it to something slightly less terrifying? Like a zombie allosaurus devouring Sara then vomiting up her half digested remains?
Jeph, is it okay to start drinking at 6am?
Jeph, is it okay to start drinking at 6am?I thought the question should be "should I stop drinking at 6am?"
Jeph,
I don't normally post (post count 1), just lurk, but I figured you'd be a good person to ask this question. I've been considering buying a graphics tablet lately; specifically the Wacom Intuos2, used. If you have used this tablet, is it something you would reccomend? Thanks.
Jeph, is it okay to start drinking at 6am?
Hi Jeph,
Could you or Cristi please please please head over to the Merch thread and give us an update? We're feeling a little abandoned. :cry:
Thank you!!
Jeph, ever heard of PhpMyAdmin?
You say you can't edit newsposts... if your newsposts are saved in a MySQL database, just use phpMyAdmin to directly alter them.
Hi Jeph,
Could you or Cristi please please please head over to the Merch thread and give us an update? We're feeling a little abandoned. :cry:
Thank you!!
I will ask Cristi to do so this week. We're out of town tomorrow but hopefully by Thursday or Friday she will have something useful to tell you. I know the delays are ridiculous and have tried to make things happen but success has been limited so far due to a variety of factors which I can't discuss here. Sorry.
Jeph, do you prefer early or late In Flames?
Jeph, what does artist slime taste like?
Jeph,
How fast can Momo move?
Referring to the September 2nd comic.
If someone like Seth Mcfarlane aproached you about that very thing, what would you say?
I think I saw you at the 3 County Fair earlier today, Jeph.
went to the fair, had great food at bob & sara's, hahaha woo
I think I saw you at the 3 County Fair earlier today, Jeph.
Probably did.Quote from: Jeph's Twitterwent to the fair, had great food at bob & sara's, hahaha woo
Jeph,
How fast can Momo move?
Referring to the September 2nd comic.
Jeph can you draw babies? I am curious enough to ask a second time and not be followed up by the creep.
Hello Jeph,
when you rummage through the WCTs or even the whole 'QC Discussion' subsection, does ever come something good out of this?
I'm just baffled that you seem to follow them so closely and when you actually post in them, it's not exactly because you liked a particular post.
I tried looking around for 'melodic metal', but all I found was those insufferable death growls.
I tried looking around for 'melodic metal', but all I found was those insufferable death growls.
Dragonforce (http://www.last.fm/music/DragonForce),
Jeph, would you be alright with me playing Deathmøle on the radio?
So brand new here, and just got through the entire series over Thursday and Friday and (like everyone else apparently) I've got some question(s)
And of course if they've already been asked, I'm sure some will direct me to the answer, but I got tired after page 8.
First, I've noticed that that all (or almost all) the characters with deep psychological problems are the girls; with Steve being the only guy with a (potentially) serious problem, his post relationship binges; was this intentional, or did it simply happen organically? And I'm not asking why are there crazy people I know, it's because crazy people make it easier to generate drama.
What is your favourite style of hat? Mine's a bowler
Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
Hello Jeph.
I like the stuff you compose a lot more than the stuff you actually listen to. I usually can't stand the metal genre, but all the songs I found in the mp3 section of your site are actually pretty awesome!
So, the questions:
What's the REAL genre of the Deathmole songs on that page? I tried looking around for 'melodic metal', but all I found was those insufferable death growls.
Or, if it doesn't fall in a genre, how can I find more songs of that kind? What should I search for? Or who should I search for?
Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
Can your site backend work with 24 bit .PNGs?
Have you ever tried softening the shading? Here's the last panel of yesterday's comic with some Smart Blur as an example:
(http://i32.tinypic.com/b4f3wk_th.jpg) (http://i25.tinypic.com/2vun68o.jpg)
(Click for full size)
Just an idea. I kinda like it. *shrug*
Settings:
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Do you approach plot developments from a perspective of planning them out ("it would be an interesting arc if Faye and Sven got into a relationship that went south"), or do the characters mainly dictate their own behavior, and you're just a conduit for illustrating it? i.e., how much control do you feel like you have over the events that unfold in the comic?
I think the current Pope would win, but in general the Dalai Lama is more badass.Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai lama can reincarnate, and he's on his 14th continue, I think. So that should give him an advantage of lots of experience points.
The pope has supernatural allies, so he could theoretically tag team with members of the Trinity.
Sounds like a close match, actually.
I think the current Pope would win, but in general the Dalai Lama is more badass.Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai lama can reincarnate, and he's on his 14th continue, I think. So that should give him an advantage of lots of experience points.
The pope has supernatural allies, so he could theoretically tag team with members of the Trinity.
Sounds like a close match, actually.
I think the current Pope would win, but in general the Dalai Lama is more badass.Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai lama can reincarnate, and he's on his 14th continue, I think. So that should give him an advantage of lots of experience points.
The pope has supernatural allies, so he could theoretically tag team with members of the Trinity.
Sounds like a close match, actually.
The dalai lama clearly has hidden boudhist monk super martial arts training and would kick everyone's ass.
Clearly.
*schnap*
I think the current Pope would win, but in general the Dalai Lama is more badass.Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai lama can reincarnate, and he's on his 14th continue, I think. So that should give him an advantage of lots of experience points.
The pope has supernatural allies, so he could theoretically tag team with members of the Trinity.
Sounds like a close match, actually.
Do you approach plot developments from a perspective of planning them out ("it would be an interesting arc if Faye and Sven got into a relationship that went south"), or do the characters mainly dictate their own behavior, and you're just a conduit for illustrating it? i.e., how much control do you feel like you have over the events that unfold in the comic?
I pretty much just let things happen
That would only be true if no pope gets elected after the last one. Granted, not the same soul, but the idea of a pope doesn't stop existing at all.I think the current Pope would win, but in general the Dalai Lama is more badass.Who would win in a fight the Pope or the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai lama can reincarnate, and he's on his 14th continue, I think. So that should give him an advantage of lots of experience points.
The pope has supernatural allies, so he could theoretically tag team with members of the Trinity.
Sounds like a close match, actually.
The Dalai Lama reincarnates. He will be back, whether he wins this round or not. The pope will be in heaven... or somewhere. But he won't be here.
So the Dalai Lama wins the game.
I notice every little while that your drawings are getting more and more realistic...
how long before fully rendered Rockwellian masterpieces are used to tell this story?
Hi mr Jeph
I wanted to ask, is character named Dora named after the German 80 cm K (E) railway gun?
cause in ww2 there was railway gun named dora.
Linkity link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwerer_Gustav)
Hey Jeph, I am re-reading QC and on page 76, you posted that you wanted that zombie monkey mug. If I were to make a zombie monkey on Deviantart and set it to be able to be sold as a mug, would you but one?
Hi Jeph.
I'm a long-time reader. It's been a pleasure to see your comic progress, both artistically and plot-wise. I don't have any complaints. I also have to say that, since becoming a reader, my musical tastes have broadened dramatically.
My question is concerning Faye, and I'm sorry if it sounds stupid. She's always been my favorite character (couldn't tell you why; she's my total opposite). I had always thought of her as pretty (at least as far as cartoon characters go), and she was always included as one of the "hot chicks" that Marten hung around with. More recently, though, (and I really hate to say this, it sounds like I'm complaining, but I promise I'm not) she seems to have lost some of her...uh..."hot factor". I would even go so far as to say that she looks kinda butch. And not in the cute way that Tai looks butch.
Anywho, I'm curious if this was a conscious change on your part, or if she just evolved that way as you envisioned her? Also, would you say that your attitude toward her, as a character, has changed over the course of the story line?
Thank you for creating an awesome comic!
Hi Jeph,
I've been playing around with drawing some of your characters lately, and they are a hoot to sketch. Do you have a process to your character design? Or do you just draw what comes naturally? Is there a character you're especially proud of?
On another subject, I notice when you use a filler comic it's generally from an established artist or by yourself (a la indietits). I'm wondering what your feelings about having newer, unknown cartoonists supply guest strips and what the process might be to audition.
Thanks for the great comics and all the inspiration!
do people fantasize about sex with computers?
Sorry, I wasn't asking about his drawing process. I've kind of followed that before. I meant to ask Jeph about how he decides what a character should look like. Like why Hannelore has bedhead or Marigold has acne. He does a really good job of connecting personality with look. I'd love to know if he had a trick for it.
What are your opinions on rolled up jeans when its not quite cool outside enough to wear your jeans down?
since you keep your replies short and quick, I'll follow suite:
- can we see a strip or two of Hannelore herself visiting the shrink that Faye does, since Hannelore's the one who recommended her
- are you thinking of taking ideas from your own visits with the shrink and incorporating them into Faye's/Hannelore's (?) visits with the shrink?
What gets you in the mood/whats your inspiration for drawing your more risque comics? Although I'm sure it'll be something about horse porn. Mmh.
jeph,
why is jens better at answering people's questions?
Jeph, would you ever license the Questionable Content name and/or characters for a live webcast, television or movie series? What if you got money for it and script approval?
Follow-up a)
If you would do it for money, like how much? Cut of net profits? $1000 cash? ONE MILLION DOLLARS?
Follow-up b)
Describe the expression on your face after seeing High Fidelity.
Jeph,
When you first changed your drawing style I was like "wtf?"
Now I'm totally sorry that I thought your art would ever disappoint me.
Can you forgive me?
Jeph.
I've been reading your comic for a while now, I don't remember how long, and so I've decided to make my mark in this post (mainly out of sheer boredom).
Stupid question #1: If you had a time machine, where would you go
Stupid question #2: If a sperm whale was fighting a swarm of angry dolphins, upon which foe/group of foes would you bet on and why
Legitimate question #1: What/who are your artistic inspirations, if any?
Legitimate question #2 and #3: Although your art will constantly evolve, do you have an artistic goal in mind for the strip? What do you feel are your main artistic weaknesses at the moment (if you're actively working on any)?
:-\ I ended up putting more thought into this than I intended, which is a sure sign that it's time to finish.
Dalai Lama would win because the current pope is a former Nazi and all Nazis suck balls.Err Benedict XVI is and was many things, but certainly never a nazi.
The Dalai Lama reincarnates. He will be back, whether he wins this round or not. The pope will be in heaven... or somewhere. But he won't be here.Sorry, but either
So the Dalai Lama wins the game.
Jeph, I wanna know how you feel about Andrew WK
Jeph,
Do you know how super, fantastic, awesome, savage, fierce, cool, and neat you are?
Have you ever thought about doing a comic book format short story (doesn't even have to be QC-related), and selling copies for something like $5 a pop?
How would you write in a character that's deaf & signs?
It is a topic of much contention between my friends mainly cause of the damn speech bubbles. never really heard of sign bubbles.
Just a few questions:
1. Would you ever consider redrawing the early strips, as some webcomic creators have done, or leave the progression in art to stand?
2. What inspired the current arc? Are you coming out as an anime fan or something?
3. Of all places, why the French Riviera? (Nothing against it, I'm just interested)
Also, you seem like a really cool guy to regularly talk with your fanbase. If I could give you a high-five and/or thumbs-up, I would.
Unless, of course, you only get to return if you believe in reincarnation. Then the Dalai lama comes back, and the pope is stuck waiting for the end times.
Point taken, but there's always a Dalai Lama - it's assumed to be the same soul reincarnated ad infinitum (ad nauseam?), so I think I'm still right...If I remember correctly from my World Religions class in high school, the Dalai Lama has already attained nirvana, and would be able to exit the reincarnation cycle to add to the oneness of the universe, but he chooses to continue to come back to the world to help other souls find nirvana.
When writing this dialogue, do you plug your nose and mumble the lines to yourself?
Even if Jeph doesn't, you will all think it's hilarious that Alan Moore does this. When writing the dialogue of a rhyming demon in Swamp Thing, he bent his knees to pretend he was shorter than he is in reality, stuck a couple of pencils in his mouth to simulate the kind of speech impediment fangs would give you, and talked to himself in front of a mirror.
Alan Moore looks like this.
(http://dimpost.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/alan_moore.jpg)
Jeph,
In strips like today's where a character has sustained an injury to the schnoz, you have them speaking accordingly, like someone with a nose injury would. When writing this dialogue, do you plug your nose and mumble the lines to yourself?
The question I want to ask is "When will you design a shirt I will like?"
words words words
HEY WHOA NEW MERCH IDEA!
I know this should ordinarily go in the QC Merch section but this is a question too so...Will you make a shirt for Christmas merch that is a version of the Last Supper painting with either you or Pintsize in the Jesus position? (You would be better rather than Pintsize...)
-A Coffee of Doom cafe shirt. Many local roasterias in Seattle have their own shirts, and I could see wearing one for CoD.
Dear Jeph,
What is your favourite guitar, guitar amp, and guitar effect and why? [/guitarnerd talking to another guitarist]
I can't answer for him, but he does have a goddamn sweet custom-built blonde Telecaster clone with a humbucker in the bridge and a mini-bucker in the neck. As for amps, if I remember, he uses his Line 6 POD more than anything else for recording. But again this does not necessarily represent his favorites, only he can say. Possible insight, though.
Jeph,
How do you deal with all the terrible merchandise ideas that people keep throwing at you?
Sincerely,
Someone who would be unable to deal with those sorts of people
Jeph,
How did Faye overcome her upbringing and environment to be so accepting of gay people?
She didn't get that from her mother or (shudder) Aunt Bettie. Was it a change she made in college, or did she have some gay friends ealry in life who clued her in that gay people are people, or is there some fundamental core of decency in her that prompted her to reject bigotry from the outset?
I'm not that cool, really.
Second:
What metal have you been listening to recently and is there some metal that is new or upcoming that you are really looking forward to? Recently I've been listening to The Blue Record by Baroness (having trouble deciding if I like it more or less than The Red Album) and Mastodon's Crack the Skye, and I've been wanting to know what stuff is out there that strikes that same vein.
I'm not that cool, really.
Dear Jeph,
Two questions, one is kinda serious but wrapped in a layer of silly (and stupid), the other an honest question.
First the silly/stupid'/serious?:
Whom do you consider to be cool and/or noteworthy that has a webpage on the internet that is cool enough to link?
Second:
What metal have you been listening to recently and is there some metal that is new or upcoming that you are really looking forward to?
Theoretically, how would one go about allegedly contacting you in a way that would warrant your undivided attention, metaphorically, at the end of the day.
In all seriousness, I'm in the early planning stages of a website model that I think you would be interested in. That is, if you help me guide it in a direction in which it could best serve webcomic artists/writers and everyone else involved in 'juxtaposed pictorial and other images in deliberate sequence' (thanks, McCloud!). I'd like to talk some time.
Jeph,
Would you add to the merchandise selection signed prints, like Scary Go Round and xkcd?
There are a couple I'd like for myself and for a friend, and it would give me the opportunity to support QC.
Jeph, what is the scariest thing about purchasing a house?
Why, from what I observed, did you get so upset that some people thought that Hanners and Marigold were going to become a couple?
My roommate and I are usually in the same room. We are obviously lesbians.
Why, from what I observed, did you get so upset that some people thought that Hanners and Marigold were going to become a couple?
Not wanting to talk for Jeph, but I got annoyed at the 'shipping because there was nothing to indicate that there could be a possible relationship there. He had a comic where Hannelore and Marigold were in the same room and everyone went "HANNIGOLD WOOOO THAT IS SO HAWT".
My roommate and I are usually in the same room. We are obviously lesbians.
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I didn't know it was a 'thing' but after reading this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_(fandom) kind of have to agree with our gallant host, there.words words words
"shipping" is stupid and I dislike people who do it
...the vertical and horizontal lines (can't remember the technical term)...
Warp and weft
...the vertical and horizontal lines (can't remember the technical term)...
Warp and weft (pronounced "woof"). the warp are the vertical fixed threads on the loom,the weft are the woven ones that run horizontal. Alternating the colors in a consistant pattern in the same way for both warp and weft causes plaids - the colors are most intense where they agree, and have an in-between muting where they don't.
As any plaid user knows all too well.
I have now proven that I've been to too waaaaay too many "sheep-to-shawl" competitions...
Actually, one was probably too many!
You mean the one with the Elvish on it?
Yeah, but iff you're wearing it, then you can see what's going on up close...You mean the one with the Elvish on it?
OK, that one would do nicely.
Dear Jeph,
Have you heard the new Krallice album?
If so, do you think it's better or worse than their self-titled?
So Jeph, you manage to get any of your stuff recorded with OMG REAL MICZ yet?
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever tried to draw in 3d? a 3d Hannelore would be awesome.
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever tried to draw in 3d? a 3d Hannelore would be awesome.
I figure I oughta get the hang of the whole drawing in 2D thing before I mess around with any extra dimensions
I'm not sure three dimensions is enough for Hannelore.
Isn't the 4th dimension time?
Yes. Therefore: ANIMATION
:roll:
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever tried to draw in 3d? a 3d Hannelore would be awesome.
I figure I oughta get the hang of the whole drawing in 2D thing before I mess around with any extra dimensionsI'm not sure three dimensions is enough for Hannelore.Isn't the 4th dimension time?Yes. Therefore: ANIMATION
:roll:
Then bring Hannelore to life in Second Life!
Hey Jeph,
Have you ever tried to draw in 3d? a 3d Hannelore would be awesome.
I figure I oughta get the hang of the whole drawing in 2D thing before I mess around with any extra dimensionsI'm not sure three dimensions is enough for Hannelore.Isn't the 4th dimension time?Yes. Therefore: ANIMATION
:roll:
Then bring Hannelore to life in Second Life!
Yeah, she'll have it cleaned up within a week :D
Slept a couple hours, shaved my head, time for breakfast and then gonna work on Mondays comic. Gotta get a strip ahead before Austin.
Quote from: Jeph on twitterSlept a couple hours, shaved my head, time for breakfast and then gonna work on Mondays comic. Gotta get a strip ahead before Austin.
Dear Jeph;
How long was your hair before you shaved?
Sincerely,
syrupykeyboard
Hey Jeph, what are your opinions on the last Juan Maclean album?
Basically when recording I get really really anal about guitar midrange, often to the point of forgetting that a lot of the guitar tones I really like (Gojira, Behemoth, Mogwai) are practically nothing BUT kinda honky mids.
honky mids.
hood up, fingerless gloves on, haven't shaved in days...I am in full on hobo mode.
Jeph, how do you feel about SPACESHIPS?
Jeph, Come My Fanatics or Dopethrone?
Jeph, when will you draw Fart-chan with a proper zettai ryouiki?
Hey Jeph what do you think of Fleetwood Mac circa Rumours and Tusk?
Jeph, when will you draw Fart-chan with a proper zettai ryouiki?
what
Jeph, Come My Fanatics or Dopethrone?
what
Jeph, Come My Fanatics or Dopethrone?
what
-1 cred
I think you meant to put that in the "Ask White Ninja Thread"
Dude Toba there's this tree at my old high school that had this knothole that looked exactly like a vulva, and there was a clit on the very top. I always wanted to take a power drill and put a hole in there just so I could put my penis inside of it.
That was only up to about the 200's, right? (I do NOT want to see "The Talk" redone.)
Hey Jeph,
Last time I asked a question I was trying to make it funny but I'm more socially awkward than Marigold and Hannelore combined and it turned out to be really awkward and not as clever as I thought it would be. My question this time comes in three parts:
1. Do you get a lot of awkward questions from people that give off a 'I'm putting an honest effort into being friendly/humorous/show how much I am in awe of you but HURR HURR I SO AWKWARD DO U LIEK BUTTZ LOL' sort of vibe? Like, they're kind of stupid but at the same time it's obvious that they screwed up in the delivery or something? (which I'm pretty sure I'm doing now but oh well)
2. What's it like to get those kinds of questions? Like, does it happen often enough that you're just like 'oh, okay, you're just having an 'awkward' moment, no big deal' or is it rare enough that you're like 'oh, okay, uh... thanks?/sure?' Or does it happen often but you still get that 'oh, uh, this is awkward' feeling because of the awkwardness?
3. Is this question one of those awkward questions I described in part 1? (I'm pretty sure the answer is yes but oh well)
The self-reference is getting pretty ridiculous up in here.
Jeph, was the pun with marten's line in panel for intentional in [ http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=765 ] this one?
Jeph, truquestion:
I just tried to watch your drawing feed and while the stuff going on over in the actual video is interesting enough, my god that chat room. Do you read that and does it distract you from the task at hand?
I would not want to sleep with Pintsize!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8UnPXvnkYo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8UnPXvnkYo)
I've seen 'em, they were linked from some thread somewhere a while back (maybe this one - I'm not up to a search).
Doesn't mean Jeph knows about 'em, though - he's not in here a lot!
You realize that you're not only wrong, but you're an ass as well, right?
I have also got banned from the before for no real reason once.
You know why?
Because I happened to type
"I'm starving a pizza would be good" I was hungry for pizza at the time.
and he banned me.
I hate getting banned for no real reason.
I have also got banned from the before for no real reason once.
You know why?
Because I happened to type
"I'm starving a pizza would be good" I was hungry for pizza at the time.
and he banned me.
If it was an auto ban, then it could be related to the "Scunthorpe problem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scunthorpe_problem)". I was caught out by this earlier this week.
Where is pintsize!!!!
We want a robot world domination movement!
Hey Jeph,those tiny black boxes don't leave that much to the imagination
Did you know that your interview with Katherine Curtis is now up on Youtube?
Despite being on Youtube it's probably NSFW (http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialNakedNerd#p/a/u/0/XVPdUQmIqdg)
Is Jeph aware of the follwing YouTube videos? What does he think of them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0KGPwHzOE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0KGPwHzOE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FjU7I59kI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FjU7I59kI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8UnPXvnkYo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8UnPXvnkYo)
The camera angle they use also makes me remember (I think it was Gina Biggs) talking about the fact that when she met the 'Giants of Webcomics,' of which Jeph was one, at a convention, she didn't know the term was literal. Apparently, she's on the petite side of stature.
In terms of artwork, how did you go from this (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1) to this (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1746)?
do you think someone with no artistic talent can learn to draw well? Or is it inborn, something you can't learn? If it isn't inborn, how can one go about improving? Pff, hell, for that matter, starting.
do you think someone with no artistic talent can learn to draw well? Or is it inborn, something you can't learn? If it isn't inborn, how can one go about improving? Pff, hell, for that matter, starting.
Jeph answered this one here on his Tumblr (http://jephjacques.tumblr.com/day/2010/06/07). In paragraph #10 he says "Drawing is a SKILL, not a TALENT. It can be learned by virtually anybody with the patience and will to do it."
Sven should technically be credited with unlocking Fayes character potential by transcending her personal boundries (and/or) barriers. Sven also hurt her in the end which forced her to take a route that made her strong.Jeez.
Without Marten this entire comic falls.
Does anyone else find it odd that the bushes are INSIDE the window in the the first panel?
The plant's been inside since Dora got it (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=467); it's called Melvin.
I'm only asking here because this might be a very NON technical question.
Is the QC chat server down, or did I cross a line somewhere that I shouldn't have?
Um, hey Mr. Jeph.
So if I were to record Hermione and Ginny vs. the Space Wizzards, would you listen to it? (Link streams)
http://soundcloud.com/stoferin/spacewizzards
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1793
What was Hannelore asking Marten?
3. *sigh* Google "fleshlight".
What the hey is a "sex furnace?"