Comics in Category : Social Media
The Problem with A.I. Art
Strip Info
- Title
- The Problem with A.I. Art
- Date
- December 11, 2022
- Tags
- AI art, AI training, artificial intelligence, Kevin, Lensa, self own, Stable Diffusion
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Startup Office – Day
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Kevin stands at the desk of an engineer in the office of an A.I. startup. Hands on hips and frowning, he wears a shirt that says “Reject AI Art.”
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- Engineer
- O.K. sir, I searched our A.I. training database for your artwork and found no results.
- Kevin (indignant)
- Good!
- Panel 2 : Startup Office – Continuous
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The engineer bends over, adjusting his glasses to better read the screen.
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- Engineer
- Oh wait- there’s a note. It says: “This artist’s work was found to be of insufficient quality for training…”
- Panel 3 : Int. Startup Office – Continuous
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The engineer continues reading as Kevin’s face falls.
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- Engineer
- “…Including this artist’s work, even as an example of a negative output, would degrade the quality of the algorithm…”
- Panel 4 : Startup Office – Continuous
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The engineer continues reading as Kevin puts up a hand in protest.
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- Engineer
- “Hashtag crappy, hashtag hack-“
- Kevin (interrupting)
- O.K. Y-you can stop reading now.
You’re The Worst
Strip Info
- Title
- You’re The Worst
- Date
- October 17, 2022
- Tags
- Instagram, Kevin, mailing list, promo, self promotion, social media
- Notes
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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Kevin stands next to a social media app logo.
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- Kevin
- Did you know this lil’ guy doesn’t show you all of my comics?
- App
- It’s true. I don’t!
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The app continues.
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- App
- I’m focusing more on video these days.
- Kevin
- And how’s that going?
- App
- Not great!
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Kevin continues.
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- Kevin
- So if you don’t want to miss out, sign up for my free mailing list. You’ll get my new comics a day early, plus all kinds of fun stuff — right to your inbox!
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The app looks up at Kevin.
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- App
- I’m going to bury this post.
- Kevin (patting it’s head)
- Of course you will. You’re the worst!
No “Off” Switch
Strip Info
- Title
- No “Off” Switch
- Date
- June 12, 2022
- Tags
- anxiety, beach, Bird, fomo, Kevin, mental health, productivity, relatable, self care, social media, vacation
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Beach – Day
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Kevin sits on a beach chair on a sunny shore. Wearing an open Hawaiian shirt, he clasps his hands behind his head and smiles. His bird perches on his elbow.
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- Kevin
- Isn’t this great? A week away from social media! No F.O.M.O. No stress…
- Panel 2 : Ext. Beach – Continuous
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Kevin and his bird sit in silence, soaking up the sun and surf.
- Panel 3 : Ext. Beach – Continous
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Another moment of quiet.
- Panel 4 : Ext. Beach – Continous
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Kevin’s bird turns to him.
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- Bird
- You’re thinking of ways to turn this into content, aren’t you?
- Kevin
- Yes. I’m very broken.
Welcome to The Metaverse!
Strip Info
- Title
- Welcome to The Metaverse!
- Date
- March 27, 2022
- Tags
- dumb things people do, Facebook, Kevin, Metaverse, orc warrior, salmon shirts, social interactions, social media, technology
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. The Metaverse – Day
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Kevin stands in a digital void next to a giant orc.
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- Orc
- Welcome to The Metaverse! Here, you can be anyone you want!
- Panel 2 : Int. The Metaverse – Continuous
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The orc continues.
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- Orc
- Look at me! I’m an accountant irl. But here, I’m an orc warrior! No judgement!
- Panel 3 : Int. Metaverse – Continuous
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The orc continues.
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- Orc
- Go ahead! Be who you’ve always wanted to be!
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Kevin closes his eyes and starts to glow.
- Panel 4 : Int. The Metaverse – Continuous
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Kevin’s shirt changes from black to light pink. “Plip!” He smiles.
- Panel 5 : Int. The Metaverse – Continuous
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The orc looks on, skeptically.
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- Orc
- Yeeeah… Salmon’s not your color.
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Kevin deflates.
Keyboard Generals
Strip Info
- Title
- Keyboard Generals
- Date
- March 7, 2022
- Tags
- current events, Dunning Kruger, politics, President, single panel, Situation Room, social media, Twitter, war
- Notes
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. The Situation Room – Day
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A stressed US President hunches over a large conference table in The Situation Room. Seated around the table are military generals, advisers, and policy leaders. On the table are laptops and papers with sensitive military information. The President motions to a round, bald-headed man wearing wraparound sunglasses and a Bored Ape Yacht Club t-shirt standing beside him. The guy throws up the devil horns sign.
“Gentlemen, this is a very precarious international situation, Which is why I brought in @callofdoody69 for his expert opinion.”
An Important Message From The Future
Strip Info
- Title
- An Important Message From The Future
- Date
- August 8, 2021
- Tags
- advice, etiquette, Future Kevin, Kevin, movies, Past Kevin, social media, time travel, TV
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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In the year 2006…
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Past Kevin is startled by Future Kevin, who reaches for him through a time portal.
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- Future Kevin
- “Hey! I’m you from the future! I have something very important you need to hear…”
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Future Kevin gets to the point.
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- Future Kevin
- Not every piece of media is for you.
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Past Kevin listens skeptically as Future Kevin continues.
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- Future Kevin
- Instead of publically complaining about a movie, tv show, or band you don’t like, try thinking ‘This is not for me’ and moving on.
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Past Kevin frowns.
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- Past Kevin
- Okay… but why come back and tell me this now?
- Future Kevin
- You’re about to join this thing called ‘Twitter…’
Free Ways To Support Your Favorite Artists
Strip Info
- Title
- Free Ways To Support Your Favorite Artists
- Date
- July 4, 2021
- Tags
- creativity, Instagram, Kevin, productivity, single panel, social media
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A single panel graphic. A header at the top reads, “Free Ways To Support Your Favorite Artists (from good to best).”
In a descending column under that are the following actions: “Bookmark, Like, Comment, Share,” and finally, “Learn to code, hack Instagram, and change the algorithm to favor artists again.”
At the bottom is a drawing of Kevin hunched over a laptop looking suspicious.
That Anakin / Padme Meme
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Field – Day
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Kevin sits in a field of tall grass, dressed like Anakin Skywalker from that one meme.
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- Kevin
- I’m going to make a drawing of you.
- Panel 2 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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Padme smiles.
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- Padme
- It’s not going to look like you, right?
- Panel 3 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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Kevin deadpans.
- Panel 4 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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Padme’s face now looks like Kevin’s.
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- Padme
(alarmed) - It’s not going to look like you, right?
- Padme
Gossip Folks
Strip Info
- Title
- Gossip Folks
- Date
- April 4, 2021
- Tags
- bff, friends, gossip, memes, relatable, single panel, social media
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A person sits at their desk, happily typing away at their laptop.
- Gossiping with my friends
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Day
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The same person, no longer typing, completely deflated.
- Wondering if my friends are gossiping about me
How I Feel Every Valentine’s Day
Strip Info
- Title
- How I Feel Every Valentine’s Day
- Date
- February 14, 2021
- Tags
- fomo, holidays, Instagram, love, mental health, modern love, Sarah, self care, social media, valentines day
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Sarah sits on a stool. On a nearby table, Instagram walks up.
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- Why so sad?
- Sarah
- I’m alone on Valentine’s Day. Again.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram makes an offer.
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- Wanna see pics of your friends in happy relationships?
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah stares blankly at Instagram.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram starts walking away, beckoning Sarah to follow.
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- Yeah, y’do. C’mon!
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Sarah sighs.
Feed Me
Strip Info
- Title
- Feed Me
- Date
- February 10, 2021
- Tags
- creativity, creator economy, fomo, Instagram, Kevin, mental health, productivity, self worth, social media
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk working. Instagram steps out on the table behind him.
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- Hey. I’m hungry.
- Kevin
- I just fed you yesterday!
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram gets indignant.
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- Do you want to grow your audience or not?
- Kevin
- Yeah, but… c’mon- I’m tired!
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram hops up on Kevin’s chest, grabbing him by his collar.
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- Well maybe you should’ve have attached your self-worth to the likes I GIVE YOU.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Later
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Kevin sits at his computer, drawing another comic, crying. His bird sits on his shoulder.
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- Bird
- I mean, he’s not wrong.
- Kevin
(sobbing) - I know.
How I Feel Every Inktober
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Sarah sits on a stool, looking sad at a piece of paper. A pen tucked behind her ear. On a nearby table, Instagram walks up.
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- Why so sad?
- Sarah
- -Sigh- I hate my drawing.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram makes an offer.
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- Wanna see art from people more talented than you?
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah stares blankly at Instagram.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram starts walking away, beckoning Sarah to follow.
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- Yeah, y’do. C’mon!
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Sarah sighs.
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