The Bank Loan (Part 1)
Strip Info
- Title
- The Bank Loan (Part 1)
- Date
- November 6, 2022
- Tags
- bank loan, Bird, business, capitalism, Kevin, puns, seed money, wholesome
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk, drawing. His bird, wearing a little collar and tie, walks up behind him.
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- Bird
- I need a ride to the bank.
- Kevin
- Why?
- Bird
- Because I can’t drive.
- Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous
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Kevin looks confused.
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- Kevin
- No- why do you need to go to the bank?
- Bird
- Because I have an interview for a business loan.
- Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous
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Same.
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- Kevin
- Why do you have an interview for a business loan?
- Bird
- Because I don’t have the capital to start a business myself! Obviously!
- Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous
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Kevin turns around in his chair and smirks.
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- Kevin
- So you’re saying you need seed money?
- Bird
- Forget it. I’ll take the bus.
80s Halloween Costumes
Strip Info
- Title
- 80s Halloween Costumes
- Date
- October 30, 2022
- Tags
- 80s, Claytonation, E.T., George Clooney, Gremlins, Halloween, He-Man, holidays, Kevin, Michael Clayton, Past Kevin, pop culture, taut legal thrillers
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Suburban Home – Night
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A young Kevin, dressed in a cheap E.T. Halloween costume, stands in a neighbor’s doorway. He holds up an orange plastic jack-o-lantern tub for candy.
- “As an 80s kid, my Halloween costumes were kinda weak.”
- Panel 2 : Int. Suburban Home – Night
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Same setup a year later. Kevin now wears a cheap costume of Gizmo from Gremlins.
- “Store-bought costumes were usually just a flimsy mask and a picture of the character on a thin plastic smock.”
- Panel 3 : Int. Suburban Home – Night
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Same setup a year later. Kevin now wears a cheap costume of He-Man.
- “But as crappy as they were, I wish that style of costume was still around today…”
- Panel 4 : Int. Suburban Home – Night
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Same setup, present day.
- “…So I could dress up as my current favorite character:”
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An adult Kevin stands in the doorway, wearing a cheap George Clooney mask and plastic smock with the actor’s photo on it and the logo of the movie Michael Clayton.
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!
Probably Just The Wind
Strip Info
- Title
- Probably Just The Wind
- Date
- October 9, 2022
- Tags
- baseball bat, bed, Bird, cage, Kevin, night, scary, scary sound, self defense
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Night
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A sleepy Kevin lifts the cover on his bird’s cage.
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- Kevin (whispering)
- Hey. Are you awake?
- Bird
- Well, I am now.
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin continues.
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- Kevin
- I heard a scary noise outside. Can you come sleep next to me?
- Bird
- No! You’re a grown man. Go to bed!
- Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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A horrible sound: “-skritch- -skritch- BLEAGGGGH” comes from off-panel. Kevin and his bird freeze in fear.
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin lies in bed, wide awake, clutching a baseball bat. On the pillow next to him lies his bird, facing the other direction.
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- Bird
- Just don’t roll over and crush me.
The Dedicated Practice of a Future Prodigy
Strip Info
- Title
- The Dedicated Practice of a Future Prodigy
- Date
- September 11, 2022
- Tags
- capitalism, couch, esports, gaming, grind, grustle, hustle, Kevin, productivity, self care, The Grustle Monster, video games
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day
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The Grustle Monster sits, arms folded, next to Kevin, gaming, on the couch.
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- Grustle Monster
- GAMING IS A WASTE OF TIME.
- Kevin
- -Sigh- C’mon, man. Please just let me relax.
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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The Grustle Monster continues.
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- Grustle Monster
- RELAXING DOESN’T GET YOU CLOSER TO YOUR GOALS.
- Kevin
- Fine. What if my goal is to become an esports pro?
- Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin continues.
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- Kevin
- Suddenly, this isn’t wasted time, but the dedicated practice of a future prodigy.
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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The Grustle Monster retorts.
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- Grustle Monster
- YOU’VE BEEN STUCK ON THE TUTORIAL LEVEL FOR WEEKS!
- Kevin
- IT’S HARD!
The Grustle Monster Cometh
Strip Info
- Title
- The Grustle Monster Cometh
- Date
- September 4, 2022
- Tags
- creativity, creator economy, fomo, grind, grustle, hustle, Kevin, motivation, productivity, relatable, self care, The Grustle Monster
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Night
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Kevin lays in bed, startled awake by a large, purple monster kicking in the door. Across the monster’s chest, the word “GRUSTLE” is written.
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- The Grustle Monster
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN BED? AMBITION NEVER SLEEPS!
- Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous
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The monster jumps on the foot of Kevin’s bed, causing it and Kevin to shoot up at attention.
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- The Grusle Monster
- WHILE YOU’RE IN HERE, SOMEONE’S OUT THERE STEALING YOUR SUCCESS!
- Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous
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The monster bellows.
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- The Grustle Monster
- GET UP! GET OUT!! GET TO WORK!!!
- Kevin
- AAAAAAH!!!!
- Panel 4 : Int. Office Breakroom – Later
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Hunched over his coffee, disheveled, with a crazy look in his eye, Kevin twitches as his coworker makes a dry observation.
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- Coworker
- Dude, you look like crap.
- Kevin
- Can’t sleep… Grustle Monster will get me!
Peas In A Pod
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A cute illustration of three anthropomoric peas in a pod.
- Peas in a Pod
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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A cute illustration of the same peas in a pod. Only this time, they’re in the middle of a small pond.
- Peas in a Pond
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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A cute illustration of the three peas. This time, sitting on the head of a smiling pig that wears a red bow tie.
- Peas on a Pig
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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A cute illustration of the three peas. Now stacked one on top of the other. A blonde wig over the top pea.
- Peas in a Wig
All That Flapping
Strip Info
- Title
- All That Flapping
- Date
- August 14, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, dumb things people do, flying, Kevin, life or death situation, outside, rooftop
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Day
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Close up on Kevin, wearing a bike helmet. His parrot sits on his shoulder.
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- Kevin
- What’s flying like?
- Bird
- Honestly? Overrated.
- Panel 2 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Continuous
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The bird continues.
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- Bird
- Sure, it’s fun to soar above the trees. But it’s also exhausting. All that flapping.
- Panel 3 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Continuous
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Wider to reveal Kevin is standing on the roof of his house, looking over the edge. A pillow lashed to his chest and a bedsheet fastened to his arms as makeshift wings.
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- Kevin
- Huh. So should I rethink this?
- Char
- Nah. You’re gonna love it.
Daily Affirmations
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s House – Day
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Kevin’s parrot smiles into his mirror.
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- Bird
- Who’s a pretty bird? Who’s a pwitty widdle birdy? You are!
- Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous
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The bird realizes Kevin is watching from the doorway behind him. Kevin snickers.
- Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous
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The bird snaps.
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- Bird
- What? Shut up! Like you don’t do it too!
- Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous
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The bird continues.
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- Bird
- Get outta here, pencilneck!
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Kevin’s smirk fades.
- Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s House – Later
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Kevin stands in front of his bathroom mirror. Frowning and tearing up, he points to himself.
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- Kevin
- Don’t let him call you a pencilneck! Who’s a big, strong man? You are!
Why I’m Not On Stranger Things
Strip Info
- Title
- Why I’m Not On Stranger Things
- Date
- July 10, 2022
- Tags
- awkward, Debbie Gibson, dumb things people do, Dustin, Kevin, Lucas, music, Netflix, pop culture, Stranger Things, TV, Vecna, white people
- Notes
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Hawkins Graveyard – Day
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An Overhead shot of Kevin, floating several feet in mid-air. Wearing headphones, his eyes roll back in a dumbfounded expression. On the ground, Dustin and Lucas from Stranger Things freak out.
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- Dustin
- Oh no! Kevin’s under Vecna’s curse!
- Lucas
- Quick! Play his favorite song!
- Panel 2 : Int. Vecna’s Lair – Continuous
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Kevin is bound up by tentacles in Vecna’s Lair. Everything has a red tint. Vecna stands opposite him, poised with his claw hand. Yet they both pause to and look skyward as a song begin playing.
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- Singer
- Shake your love! I just can’t shake your love! Shake your love! I just can’t shake… your love!
- Panel 3 : Int. Vecna’s Lair – Continuous
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Embarrassed, Kevin blushes and grins. Vecna lowers his claw. A look of disbelief and judgement on his face.
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- Vecna
- Debbie Gibson?
- Kevin
- Please don’t tell anyone.