Comics Tagged : wholesome
The Tetris Effect
Strip Info
- Title
- The Tetris Effect
- Date
- October 16, 2023
- Tags
- anxiety, Bird, couch, Kevin, mental health, self care, Switch, Tetris, video games, wholesome
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day
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Kevin slouches on his couch, bags under his eyes, playing his Switch. Next to him, an empty bag of Doritos and a few empty beer bottles. His bird, perched above him, leans in.
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- Bird
- Umm… are you okay?
- Kevin
- I read that playing Tetris helps distract your brain from anxious thoughts.
- Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous
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His bird looks concerned.
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- Bird
- You’ve been playing for the last nine hours straight.
- Kevin
- Have you seen the news lately?
- Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous
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His bird looks off into the distance, thinking, as Kevin goes back to his game.
- Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous
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Kevin continues playing, his bird nestled under his arm. The bird lays its head on Kevin’s chest, watching him play.
Grandpa’s Making Up Words Again
Bonus Panel
Strip Info
- Title
- Grandpa’s Making Up Words Again
- Date
- May 28, 2023
- Tags
- bonus panel, entertainment, Grandpa, HBO, HBO Go, HBO Max, little boy, Netflix, pop culture, Quibi, Roku, streaming, technology, The Future, The Internet, TV, wholesome
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Retirement Home – Day
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A young boy sits at his grandpa’s feet.
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- Young Boy
- Grandpa? What were the Streaming Wars like?
- Panel 2 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous
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Grandpa sits in his easy chair.
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- Grandpa
- Well, it all started when Netflix tried to launch Qwikster. Then HBO became HBO Go…
- Panel 3 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous
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Grandpa continues.
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- Grandpa
- …See, back then, we got our HBO Go through Hulu on our Roku, but then HBO Go became HBO Max…
- Panel 4 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous
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The little boy looks confused as Grandpa finishes.
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- Grandpa
- …And after Roku bought all the shows from Quibi, HBO Max became just Max.
- Panel 5 : Ext. Retirement Home – Later
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The young boy’s Mom leads him to their car.
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- Mom
- How was your visit with Grandpa?
- Young Boy
- Confusing.
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In the background, Grandpa waves from the porch of his retirement home.
At a Loss
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Day
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Kevin walks into the lobby of BuzzFeed. Headphones in, backpack on, lanyard clipped to his pants pocket. He looks non-challant.
- Panel 2 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Moments Later
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Kevin stops at the receptionist’s desk. The receptionist points off-panel. Kevin takes his headphone out of his ear and raises his eyebrows to listen to what the receptionist is saying.
- Panel 3 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Later
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Kevin stands in a nearby hallway. A sad look on his face. He hands over a yellow BuzzFeed “LOL” icon to a person with a BuzzFeed logo for a face. The literal personification of the company, if you will.
- Panel 4 : Int. Apartment – Later
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Later, at home, Kevin lies on his side on his couch. Under a blanket, he stares off into the distance. Over him, on the top edge of the couch, his bird perches, extending a wing in an awkward, concerned gesture.
Late Night Worries
Strip Info
- Title
- Late Night Worries
- Date
- March 5, 2023
- Tags
- anxiety, bed, Bird, bird flu, COVID, epidemic, Kevin, mental health, night, pandemic, wholesome
- Notes
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Three years ago, I added this bird character to my comics as a way to cope with my pandemic anxiety. Now, our avian friends find themselves in a similar situation. But with a much higher toll. It got me thinking back to those early, uncertain days of COVID. This bird helped me make it through. I figured I should return the favor.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Night
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Kevin is asleep in bed. His bird stands on top of him.
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- Bird
- Hey. Are you awake? I can’t sleep.
- Kevin (sleepy)
- Hmm? Sure. What’s up?
- Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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The bird continues.
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- Bird (anxious)
- I can’t stop thinking about this bird flu epidemic. It’s killed fifty-eight million birds already.
- Kevin
- Yeah. It’s really sad, isn’t it?
- Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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The bird continues.
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- Bird
- Am I going to get it?
- Kevin
- Not if you stay here with me.
- Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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The bird says nothing. Kevin smiles sympathetically.
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- Kevin
- …Wow. No joke?
- Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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Kevin smiles
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- Kevin
- You’re supposed to say, “I’d rather get the virus…”
- Panel 6 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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The bird looks sheepish.
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- Bird
- Sorry. Guess I’m a little pre-occupied. Can I sleep in your room tonight?
- Kevin
- Of course!
- Panel 7 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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Kevin’s bird curls up in the small of Kevin’s neck, still worried. Kevin looks on, concerned.
- Panel 8 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous
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Wide of the dark bedroom.
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- Bird
- Epidemics sure are scary.
- Kevin
- I know, buddy. I know.
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.
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
Look With Your Eyes
Strip Info
- Title
- Look With Your Eyes
- Date
- January 30, 2021
- Tags
- bffs, dumb things people do, Egg & Toast, men and women, relatable, relationships, wholesome
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Toast stands in front of an open closet. Egg sits at the table across the room, working on a laptop.
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- Toast
- Where are the light bulbs?
- Egg
- Middle shelf.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Toast looks confused.
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- Toast
- Where? I don’t see them.
- Egg
(stops working) - Next to the towels.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Toast doesn’t see them.
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- Toast
- Where?
- Egg
- -Sigh-
Egg stands up and begins to walk across the room.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Just as Egg reaches Toast…
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- Toast
- Oh! There they are!
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Toast reaches for them. Egg just glowers at Toast.
Bird In The Hand
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A cute blue bird with a white tuff on its head sits in a person’s hand. It smiles.
- Bird in the Hand
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Day
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The same bird sits in an open can of beans.
- Bird in a Can
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Day
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The same bird sits on top of a giant, cooked ham.
- Bird on the Ham
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Day
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The same bird holds a red guitar. Over its left eye is painted a pink bolt of lightning. It’s white tuft has been replaced by a blonde, spiky mohawk. Behind it is a red drum set. Seated at the drum set is another cute bird. This one green with a floppy blond mohawk. On the kick drum of the drum set is written the band name: “The Birbs.”
- Bird in a Band
Corn On The Cob
Strip Info
- Title
- Corn On The Cob
- Date
- July 25, 2020
- Tags
- cab, corn, cub, cute, idiom, kids stuff, wholesome, wordplay
- Notes
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After the controversy of my “Opening Up” comic, I decided to do something dumb and fun. This wordplay was based on a game my partner and I play. It’s hard to explain. But I like this comic. Someday, I hope to turn it into a children’s book.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A cute Corn on the Cob with legs, arms, and a face smiles and waves at you.
- Corn on the Cob
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Day
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The Corn on the Cob sits in the back of a cab. Still smiling and waving at you.
- Corn in the Cab
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Day
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The Corn on The Cob stands next to a cute brown bear cub. They hold hands, smile, and wave at you.
- Corn with a Cub
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Day
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The Corn on the Cob stands next to an open manhole. The manhole is surrounded by a yellow railing. The Corn on the Cob wears an orange safety helmet, safety vest, and holds up a sign that reads “Slow.”
- Corn on the Job