Smashing Magazine Comic Strip: Episode 1
A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Cartoons and Comic Strip Art and, to be honest, there was a good reason why we took some time to research on this topic. The truth is that we are pretty tired of the same kind of content appearing in the Web over and over and over again. During our winter break in December we came up with some new ideas, concepts, formats and projects that we will try to achieve with Smashing Magazine in 2009.
Discussing new formats for SM, we came up with the idea of creating a weekly cartoon that would cover recent developments in web design and in the Web in general. In December we stumbled across Paddy Donnelly‘s blog, the home of a talented web designer and illustrator in Belfast, Northern Ireland and we’ve seen that Paddy is actually creating a comic strip on his blog. After a couple of e-mails we were pretty sure: we are going to have a regular comic strip, exclusively on Smashing Magazine and exclusively for Smashing Magazine readers.
In this post we present the first episodes of the new Smashing Magazine cartoon / comic strip. We are very excited about this new section in our magazine and we would love to hear your opinion about it! Please feel free to post your ideas, suggestions, remarks and critique in the comments to this post. Please also suggest story lines – e.g. what are the things that frustrate you most about the Web or web design? And, most importantly, have fun!
Stanley Wood
January 16th, 2009 10:20 amGenius: funny & a bit of social commentary, loving your work Smashing Man.
Andrew
January 16th, 2009 10:20 amLol, awesome
Eddy Munn
January 16th, 2009 10:22 amBrilliant, never expected one of these!
mein melon
January 16th, 2009 10:24 amhahah! it’s a good idea! i’m lookin’ foward to more of d comic!
eAi-nEt
January 16th, 2009 10:25 amGeeKz ,, You smashing magazine are rocks the webs , What a fun!!!
Really great post , luv it!!!
Keep it UP
Mark Bowen
January 16th, 2009 10:26 amVery good. Unfortunately you do have a spelling mistake in there though.
“You’re phishing days are over…” should be “Your phishing days are over…”
Sorry but always notice these things ;-)
Best wishes,
Mark
faizal
January 16th, 2009 10:28 amcool design
Jason
January 16th, 2009 10:28 amI’m not sure about the general look. The blurry background doesn’t fit. It has to be 100% cartoon or 100% realistic. Not in between.
Anne
January 16th, 2009 10:34 amcoolness!
Johnny Nothing
January 16th, 2009 10:35 amThe pacing needs to be much faster. Look how much Garfield conveys in three frames.
Tyson Dueck
January 16th, 2009 10:36 amThanks guys! It’s nice to see something different. Added a bit of a surprise to my daily RSS feeds.
robby
January 16th, 2009 10:37 amhorizontal > vertical
Manko10
January 16th, 2009 10:39 amReally good, but it could be a little more funnier (of course, it’s already funny, but you could give more ;-)).
Well done!
Adam
January 16th, 2009 10:39 amI found this pretty good infact. Not what I had expected. Whilst reading the bubbles, I spoke out loud and made different voices for each character, then the idea came to mind, you should make something like this in video!
Eddy Munn
January 16th, 2009 10:40 amMany comics today use the gaussian effect on the background, I personally think it works very well.
Paddy
January 16th, 2009 10:43 amThanks everyone! It was good fun to make. :)
What kind of storylines would you like to see covered in the comic in the future?
Francisco Costa
January 16th, 2009 10:51 amCOOL! :D
Mediumjones
January 16th, 2009 10:54 am@jason @robby Ignore those comments Smashing, keep pushing the envelope of comics on the web.
Personally with the medium of a web-page I think vertical strips work very well to keep you from looking ahead.
essenmitsosse
January 16th, 2009 10:59 amAm I the only one who didn’t really liked it?
Naldz Graphics
January 16th, 2009 11:00 amlol this is cool=)cant wait for the next episode
Patty Puertas
January 16th, 2009 11:10 amCool episodes :) xD
Tina Vaziri
January 16th, 2009 11:11 amI usually love SM for the informative content, yet this comic stip is disappointing on so many levels. Keep it brief and make it clever, maybe even a different style of illustration. Take a look at NC Winters http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-freedom/freelance-freedom-79/ or bearskinrug http://www.bearskinrug.co.uk/_work/one_offs/
bogues26
January 16th, 2009 11:13 amOOHH a new super hero has born.
great idea guys Smashing Man will save us from all the Internet troubles.
Jdub7
January 16th, 2009 11:16 am@essenmitsosse
No, you are not alone.
Jon
January 16th, 2009 11:20 ambad script, bad artwork, bad storyline… ¿what happen SM? A lot of talented designers and illustrators read this website, this is almost insulting.
ian
January 16th, 2009 11:22 am@essenmitsosse, @Jdub7 yep, not alone.
Vygantas
January 16th, 2009 11:32 amI don’t like it. Non sense and not funny jokes.
Sam
January 16th, 2009 11:36 amDoesn’t fit at all with the purpose of this site (IMO). Is there supposed to be a point?
Cristiano Menger
January 16th, 2009 11:40 amI don’t like it. This strip stays in the middle of the funny and the serious…it’s a dangerous place to be. Choose a side.
Siah
January 16th, 2009 11:44 amheyyy that guy looks like the Gordon’s fisherman.. now i wont eat fishsticks again.. lol
Tomek Buszewski
January 16th, 2009 11:58 amFunnier, of course.
Go Smashing Man!
Kristoffer
January 16th, 2009 12:02 pmHey, when did this site start featuring MFD?
Tri Vuong
January 16th, 2009 12:03 pmPretty cool
Ben Jacob
January 16th, 2009 12:03 pmOMG ! OMG! You people gonna rock us !
Michael SteelWolf
January 16th, 2009 12:07 pmAt the risk of being too critical for a first attempt, I wasn’t really that impressed. Granted, many of the webcomics out right now have had years to perfect themselves, but from a site like Smashing Magazine that presents so much spectacular work, I was quite underwhelmed.
The script did a poor job of pulling me in at the beginning – especially in episode two, the first frame seems completely superfluous. The dialogue and overall movement of the strip feels slow – try seeing if you can combine more things in one frame. For example, you can use the speech bubble to set up the action in a single frame, rather than having separate frames for speech and action.
As far as reflecting the rest of this incredible website, I have to say I nearly died when I saw the difference clouds lightning in Episode 1. That is the kind of technique I definitely did not expect to find here.
It seems like you’re having fun working on these so I would definitely encourage you to keep at it. Look around at a few of the successful webcomics out there and see what kinds of techniques they use. Just like when we come here to get inspired by others’ successful choices, I think you could learn a lot from them.
Thanks for sharing your work – I’m sure this is a tough crowd to please.
Asrar
January 16th, 2009 12:12 pmNice idea but poor execution. The comic needs to be funnier and wittier. And as someone else mentioned, horizontal strips are better than vertical strips. Artwork is fine.
OPFA
January 16th, 2009 12:15 pmSorry, but I don’t like the style at all… It’s poor and seems to be drawn by a 13 year old teen who just discovered photoshop.
Jurgi
January 16th, 2009 12:24 pmIt should fight for w3c standards for all. And correct working on all standard compliant browsers.
Jorge Linares
January 16th, 2009 12:24 pmTotally love it, amazing stuff even though I’m sure it will be better and better from time to time.
Teddy Cheezy
January 16th, 2009 12:30 pmhh ! luved the Phisher idea!! :)
cool strip !
RRS
January 16th, 2009 12:43 pmThe “S” shield is trademarked and copyrighted.
The design is virtually a direct knockoff.
Smashing Man is no Superman.
Max Bode
January 16th, 2009 12:44 pmWell, don’t mean to be rude but seriously…
the “drawing” sucks, the story is dumb…
personally i do consider this post spam…
maybe smashing man should fight it.
On the other hand i do think it was a nice idea…
but seriously either come up with a “slightly smarter” story, or improve the drawing to make up for it.
Sorry to always be a little too honest… but considering all this sweet-talk, i think someone should ensure the standards of the comment section…
Jeana
January 16th, 2009 1:08 pmI’m usually quick to read anything new from Smashing Magazine because it’s just so darn helpful. So I really hate to write this comment – sorry …
I just don’t get the point or how this helps anyone. The storyline is lame at best and the design is sub-par. My thoughts would be to stick to what you do best rather than venturing into an attempt at humor (without great commentary in the process) through a comic strip. It seems like a distraction.
hdoug
January 16th, 2009 1:18 pmI hope to see the episode where Smashing Man defeats Internet Explorer and banishes it to the other side of the galaxy.
Great comic and great idea! Please continue!
Kumail.H.T
January 16th, 2009 1:23 pmThat was one shitty comic, I didnt expect this from sm.
jhon
January 16th, 2009 1:26 pmEPIC FAIL
Emily
January 16th, 2009 1:33 pmI’m sorry, but I don’t think this is appropriate for Smashing Magazine. The artwork and script need work. I was expecting a better sense of design and more relevant commentary. This appears to be targeted at tweens, not professional designers.
Brad Colbow’s “The Brads” is a far better execution of what I think you were hoping to achieve.
And that article on comics appeared to be poorly researched. At the very least, the section titles were misleading.
Mike
January 16th, 2009 1:36 pmThis comic is an utter failure on Smashing Magazine’s part. It shows they don’t know what direction to go in providing new “content” to its viewers.
Cut it out with the cutesy crap and spend your time writing the A+ articles your known for. This “content” shown above is complete crap. I never expected this of Smashing Magazine.
zack
January 16th, 2009 1:38 pmI have to agree with whats been said before…
…the story is not paced well, either make it faster (ie: someone mentioned Garfield, or Penny Arcade, etc) or make it more detailed and draw it out (ie: PvP, any superhero comic, etc.)
..the story is also fairly ridiculous. Really, the push of a web button is the best you could come up with for gaining super powers? and an amalgamation of the fish stick guy, the guy from ‘I know what you did last summer’ and a Lone Ranger mask is your villain? Really?
…the art, while subjective, is not on par with the rest of the site. There is a plethora of talented (and established) web comic artists online – many of which deal with ‘geek’ and/or design culture. Perhaps try gleaning some insight from them.
As for those who seem to want to simply kill this idea out right, perhaps if you gave the comic its own section/menu link and a separate RSS feed – one just for the comic, then those that dont want an attempt at humor in their day dont have to bother with it.
shaan
January 16th, 2009 1:52 pmwonderful, waiting for the next one
egzemplarz
January 16th, 2009 1:57 pmI like the first episodes, but it really could be funnier. It need more original ideas. Go ahead Smashing Man!
P.S. Sorry if my english is not perfect ;)
Medium
January 16th, 2009 2:05 pmI dont like the idea of a superhero at all. Not in this “serious” way. And the storyline is kinda not interesting :(
Regarding the artwork. It could do better but i dont have any bigger issues with it. It could work.
zarathustra
January 16th, 2009 2:05 pmThe sycophancy in here is simply out of control. It’s just plain weird. Are these real people?
kiro
January 16th, 2009 2:17 pmDont. Do. That. Ever. Again!
Dear Smashing Magazine, please stick to things you are good in. Detailed articles or so. Leave the jokes to someone else. Please!
casey
January 16th, 2009 2:18 pmIt read a bit like a dirty joke from my grandmother… fell a bit flat. While the idea is solid I think you need to dig deeper into the web and subject to get something truly funny, interesting and unique. Maybe look to web animation or animation in general for ideas… not just comics. Homestar Runner may be a place to start? Remember silence can be as funny or funnier than spelling things out.
Anton
January 16th, 2009 2:18 pmI won’t be reading any more of these. They seem rushed, with poor writing and amateur-quality artwork at best.
John
January 16th, 2009 2:54 pmIt’s either make a comic series and do them right or don’t do one at all. If you’re going to continue this line of quality, then I strongly suggest you abandon the idea. Otherwise, get rid of these and start fresh with HUMOR, QUALITY and ORIGINALITY in mind.
Zach Harmon
January 16th, 2009 2:58 pmI must admit: This is pretty terrible. Self-indulgent and very poorly drawn.
Croops
January 16th, 2009 2:58 pmFirstly, you forgot to add another option to the poll – ‘Totally Lame’
If a comic was the best thing you thought of during the winter break then you guys need to think a bit harder. I don’t see the point of the comic on a site like SM – it was a real yawn.
Less time mucking around with fluff like this and more time delivering quality content!
sigh
January 16th, 2009 3:02 pmI prefer the regular posts, make another section for “smashing” comics… or just drop the whole comic topic as the previous posts about it haven’t been that great either
Floris Fiedeldij Dop
January 16th, 2009 3:04 pmStick to blogging .. it’s obviously what you guys do best.
Danny
January 16th, 2009 3:04 pmIn this case, I’d stick to the great articles and galleries you folks create. But being willing to take risks and try new ideas is a great thing.
Malcolm
January 16th, 2009 3:11 pmI didn’t like this one bit. I agree with an earlier commenter who said it was like hearing a dirty joke from your grandmother…it’s just kind of embarrassing for all. If you are going to insist on pushing forward with this comic strip thing, you should check out MAKE magazine…they do a good job of combining quality illustration with their educational, how-to material in a way that doesn’t seem self-indulgent or condescending to readers.
Ben May
January 16th, 2009 3:14 pmGood Stuff, Love it
Mark
January 16th, 2009 3:20 pmI like the idea of a SM comic. This comic does need some major tweaks though, to be more relatable to the average SM reader.
It should definitely follow recent design developments. I’m not sure I like the super hero idea though. I liked the first episode, as it was actually funny and interesting. The second episode was completely unrelatable, and went completely off track. The Internet sucks because of all the bad design, and that should be the focus of this comic. The readers of SM are for the most part, designers. I’m not sure how many of us are interested in Internet security.
I hope the next episode doesn’t have any hackers, phishers or any of that. But if the next episode was able to somehow bring in design related problems like compatibility, usability, etc…I think the comic will be a success. That is what I was thinking episode 2 was going to be about, since the internet sucked because of all the bad design.
As far as artwork is concerned, it is perfect. It is a comic strip after all. Just get us a better storyline please!
yi
January 16th, 2009 3:25 pmhaha good stuff
Penalette.com
January 16th, 2009 3:29 pmCool! but rada jayus :)
Sergio Ordoñez
January 16th, 2009 3:42 pmCool idea, poor execution and script… I would think about hiring a true comic artist.
Bigge
January 16th, 2009 3:54 pmI didn’t expect this kind of lame content here. Boring, rushed, amateurish, too geeky, and totally unnecessary.
You dont need to come up with new stuff as long as you keep doing what you’re good at. So why don’t just stick to that?
Leannekera
January 16th, 2009 3:58 pmAgree Bigge,,, this maybe the start of the end of SM for me.
/sigh but my mother always told me that if I didn’t have anything nice to say to not say anything at all…. So I think I will keep quiet from here on in.
odin
January 16th, 2009 5:51 pmComic deals with various aspects in life, not just web designing. So why not remix some famous CC Web Comics like XKCD? I believe using comics and cartoon characters as a part of web design can become a trend in web enhancement.
Janos
January 16th, 2009 6:00 pmLooks fuckin’ lame. First learn to draw properly before You publish something like this.
Ali B.
January 16th, 2009 6:05 pmI agree with the few sane people who actually spoke their mind. I almost thought that SM was hijacked and these were posted. They are very lame. Something I wouldn’t post on my “bad designed”, sorry state of a blog.
Why do you need comics? And even if people running such a leading design blog feel that they need to go that direction, why can’t you add something to it instead of posting something as tasteless as this?
Am I being harsh? Of course I am! I’m also a disappointed and an embarrassed reader. Good luck.
Josh
January 16th, 2009 6:27 pm“At the risk of being too critical for a first attempt, I wasn’t really that impressed. Granted, many of the webcomics out right now have had years to perfect themselves, but from a site like Smashing Magazine that presents so much spectacular work, I was quite underwhelmed.”
Actually smashing does not have that much content of itself. Most is just lists of other peoples work.
Having said that the lists are usually quite good and why I come here. This strip is garbage.
Aleph Ozuas
January 16th, 2009 7:17 pmI love comics and I love smashingmagazine, but don’t like this comics! don’t know why, maybe I little childish…
Ryan Bollenbach
January 16th, 2009 7:20 pmRadical honesty:
Cool idea that you want to have comics
1.) illustrations are not bad but… considering this is a design-based site….. they’re… not bad and that’s the problem (whoever did them is cool though :P)
2.) Not all that interesting.
Put a dent in the universe with your next comic, it’s possible.
Cheers.
paisleyblue
January 16th, 2009 7:27 pmI vote to discontinue the “comic strip”. I don’t find it on par with what I’ve seen on SM previously. I was hoping for something a little more tongue-in-cheek, or even along the lines of “make my logo bigger”. Hats off to you for posting it, and if you do continue with additional episodes, I’m with the several people who suggest posting it in its own section. Despite this, I do hope us negative commenters haven’t killed your spirit, and if you’re really into the comic strip, take a second look and push the concept a little farther, design and copy-wise.
Andertoons
January 16th, 2009 7:42 pmThe strip is OK for a first effort, but there’s some definite work to be done both artistically and with the gag.
Is there supposed to be a gag? Or is this a superhero parody? I wasn’t sure.
As far as the art, I’m no designer, but if you’re gonna do a comic about how stuff looks like crap online, you’d better be knocking it out of the park in the art department.
Good luck…
noone
January 16th, 2009 8:09 pmForget the content of the comic strip. The point here is, if you have read the post carefully:
ncus
January 16th, 2009 9:18 pmImprove the drawing skill, who is the artist anyway? It’s like done by unpro illustrator. The script is too straightforward, and it wasn’t cool, funny either.
Naved Ahmed
January 16th, 2009 10:02 pmahahahah thats really nice :) good work will love to see more as well
LOBANG
January 16th, 2009 10:35 pmSMASHMAN
MAY BE COME THE BEST HERO ON INTERNET CITY…
http://www.csshook.com/cssresources/
January 16th, 2009 11:38 pmgood work love it..
thanks
csshook
Johann
January 17th, 2009 12:13 amThere are a bunch of fantastic and great artists here in the reply comments… quoting: crap online, strip is garbage, bad script, bad artwork, bad storyline, shitty comic, etc. Aw right! show the world your work typing your website addresses in your comments. Oh yeah! But it is easier to blabber well hidden in the depths of the internet.
paskal
January 17th, 2009 12:26 amsorry 1st, but just because u can, doesn’t mean u should…
Brixkit
January 17th, 2009 12:49 amWow! I’m torn. I really love Smashing Magazine and I love the idea of having a comic. In fact, it’s just about time. I need to make that clear because what I’m about to say will make it seem otherwise.
I think this idea was really badly executed! I see a lot of potential and will continue looking for new episodes, but I really think a lot more could have been done. In short, I am underwhelmed!
First of all, this magazine is one of the best there is in its field on the Internet. This naturally translates to an audience expecting exceedingly and increasingly high standards to be met and maintained on every take. Reading this comic strip left me wondering how it managed to slip through the screening process. This is not to say anything about the creators. It’s all about the finished product.
Here is my suggestion for how to tackle this problem. Smashing magazine is known for its lists of lists. Many really good designers have had their work featured and many more would love the opportunity. How about keeping with this theme of pooling ideas and invite readers to submit comic strips of their own using your characters? You can have a specific style guide outlining things like costumes, key physical attributes, etc, and have artists translate that to their own style. You can even have someone submit a script and other people translate it into the completed product. I personallty think it would be fun and interesting to see how different designers translate the idea.
Alternatively, you could do as Sergio suggests and hire a professional. This is a tough crowd to please as you can see from the comments here. Just as you approach the field of web design with gusto and attention to even the minor details, so do writers and illustrators approach the concept of comic design. (By the way, Sergio KNOWS what he’s talking about. He is an AMAZING character designer.)
As for the vertical vs. Horizontal debate, I think it comes down to personal taste. I am used to reading horizontal strips. However, I think this idea of making the strip vertical is rather interesting and works well with the page format and the space available. I support the idea of keeping it vertical. It may not be common practice but creativity is all about re-defining the paradigm.
I also agree with Michael who said that the story is a bit too slow. There is too much of attempted “suspense” for a relatively small punch. This can be quite a useful tool in parody but only when executed well. Again, there are many things to be considered when designing a comic. Here are a few off the top of my head.
1. The Character.
There is a reason why they are referred to as “characters”. Question. What do you call a “character” without character? Make sure you create unique and easily identifiable features such as attire, posture, gestures, and probably most importantly, facial expressions. Look at the simple smilies you see online. They add character and personality to bare and simple text. Granted, they can be irritating and/or inappropriate in some situation but people tend to respond well to expressions of emotion.
A bit of creativity is also key to character design. It is clear that this character was “inspired” by superman. However, it would arguably be better to create a new character even if you have to borrow ideas and elements from other super heroes. Remember, people will always compare you to the original and you will always fall short.
In case you were going for the “parody” approach, make it such that he thinks he’s superman but he’s clearly not to everyone in his world. The little differences in themselves can be enough reason to quite literally ROTFL.
Anatomy is REALLY important. Even Flubber can’t escape certain anatomical rules! Keep proper anatomy in mind even if your character is overly stylized.
2. The Layout and composition.
This is my personal opinion but I tend to think that if it looks good in black and white or before adding in the colour, it will (or can) look good once it is done. Closing my eyes to the colour in this story, I feel like the skeleton is not solid enough. A good foundation makes for a sturdy house. The same concept applies to all forms of design.
In addition over-reliance on colour to make the impact, I feel like the “camera angles” employed here are very flat and boring. Imagine what it would be like to watch a movie shot on a stationary camera. Even if the story was a masterpiece, the final product would be lacklustre to say the very least. Look into things such as foreshortening if you are planning to go on with the superhero theme or just viewing the scene from different angles. I don’t really mind the background but I think there ought to be more happening in the foreground as well.
3. The story
I think short, sweet and simple works really well on the Internet. Funny is also well received. If you make the punch easy and clear, you will have more time to work on the quality. Again, if you are planning to do a parody or pay homage to comics and cartoons made in the sixties, let your whole style communicate it. A great source of funny punchlines about current issues is twitter. Remember to borrow ideas and not just plagiarize.
I really think the idea of a comic is a really good one and you ought to pursue it. However, considering the quality of this site, you will need to step up your game. Sorry for rambling on. I’m looking forward to the next edition.
Tom
January 17th, 2009 1:16 amThe good guy is white and the bad guy is … black !!!
Ferdy
January 17th, 2009 1:24 amIf Smashing is to “Save the Internet” it should start by itself by getting rid of this 12-year old nonsense. Now, please provide me a button to save myself from ever having to see this crap again.
In perspective, this is a free site so all who do not like it have to do is not look at it. Please provide that “feature”.
Neo
January 17th, 2009 2:14 amCool, I love it
skimmas
January 17th, 2009 2:46 am@ferdy: I’m with you. This looks like something done by a 12 year old. Didn’t liked it at all.
bram
January 17th, 2009 2:50 amboring
leo
January 17th, 2009 3:05 amComment #29 says it all.
“Ok” idea but bad execution (not necessariliy in regard of drawing skills).
Tom
January 17th, 2009 3:31 amHmm, it’s not that bad, but it’s not the kind of I really like. Especially the character – does the guy have to be a superhero? Maybe it would be more fun if he would be another type of outsider, who has to learn something for himself? While a superhero mostly knows everything better, a guy who is just stumbling into different situations and challenges in his technical life compared with his social environment would be much more interesting, I guess.
Look at Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, even Gary Larson or the more related comic in c’t (german computer magazine).
So: better short and really funny, than long and lengthy.
k.i.s.s. ;)
Banhawi
January 17th, 2009 3:57 amlol , Nice
Laurent
January 17th, 2009 4:05 amwell… everything is already said. Please don’t do it again, don’t force me to filter SM RSS feed.
This … thing … is so lame, and it has zero reason at all to exists here.
Please remove this utter crap stuff. Thanks.
Ali
January 17th, 2009 4:09 amWhy are people ass kissing…. this was not funny and the graphics were kind of crap tbh… although i like the idea of you doing comics, i still think they should be funnier and graphically better….. then Id throw in the odd “lol” or “lmao” that people have so far.
Tim
January 17th, 2009 4:50 amHmmmm….
its not great, but also noy bad… personnally I would of expected a more well rounded style, this was a litle shabby and rushed looking. I do not think it is a bad idea, just needs some development :o)
Maybe you should have looked at you comic book article more closely as the work in there was far far classier. Please do not however give up as it may well develop nicely in time.
Keep trying Sm you are really very good at what you do and are allowed to try things from time to time.
Cheer
Tim
Lorenzo
January 17th, 2009 4:53 amsorry but I think it’s really stupid.
XKCD comics are clever, nerd and funny instead
Alenônimo
January 17th, 2009 5:05 amIt’s awful! Crap graphics, crap text, crap idea… What in the world were you thinking?!
I read more than 20 comics per week. I could find more 50 if I wanted. Every single one of them is better than that. Heck, even I can do better!
Next time your children ask to help you on your site, just say no.
Ara Pehlivanian
January 17th, 2009 6:11 amHe’s got to take down Comic Sans man, and then maybe his sidekick Papyrus boy.