Comics Tagged : fomo
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!
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.
Your Precious Spare Time
Strip Info
- Title
- Your Precious Spare Time
- Date
- November 7, 2021
- Tags
- Bird, couch, fomo, gross, Kevin, mental health, movies, peer pressure, PG13, recreation, spare time
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day
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Kevin slouches on the couch, watching TV, scowling. The bird sits on his head.
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- Kevin
- Ugh. This movie is awful.
- Bird
- Then why are you watching it?
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin continues
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- Kevin
- Because everyone’s talking about it and I don’t want to be left out of the conversation.
- Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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The bird looks quizzical.
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- Bird
- Why are you letting peer pressure decide how you spend your precious spare time? Why not do what you want?
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin leaves the room, looking sheepish, pulling the door closed behind him.
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- Bird
- Oh gross!
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We see Kevin is holding a box of tissues in his hand.
It’s Not A Competition (Alt)
Strip Info
- Title
- It’s Not A Competition (Alt)
- Date
- April 11, 2021
- Tags
- COVID, douchebags, fomo, humblebrag, large axes, mental health, metalworking, moms, pandemic, white people
- Notes
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This is an alternate version of another comic I made. I made this version to see which one shared better on social media: dudes or Moms. Moms won. Moms always win.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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CLOSE on Some D-Bag bragging.
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- Some D-Bag
- …Well, I finished writing my novel, got in shape, and learned French…
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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WIDER to reveal she’s talking to a frazzled Mom with a little kid and a baby.
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- Some D-Bag
- …What did you get done during COVID?
- Mom
(deadpan) - I took care of my kids.
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The D-Bag shrugs.
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- Some D-Bag
- …That’s all?
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The D-Bag’s eyes go wide as Mom reaches off-panel for a large, ornate axe.
It’s Not A Competition
Strip Info
- Title
- It’s Not A Competition
- Date
- April 11, 2021
- Tags
- COVID, douchebags, fomo, humblebrag, Kevin, large axes, metalworking, pandemic, white people
- Notes
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I made an alternate version of this comic for all the hard working moms out there.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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CLOSE on Some D-Bag bragging.
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- Some D-Bag
- …Well, I finished writing my novel, got in shape, and learned French…
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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WIDER to reveal he’s talking to Kevin.
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- Some D-Bag
- …What did you get done during COVID?
- Kevin
(deadpan) - I took up metalworking.
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The D-Bag shrugs.
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- Some D-Bag
- …That’s all?
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The D-Bag’s eyes go wide as Kevin reaches off-panel for a large, ornate axe.
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.
Cobra Kai is Back!
Strip Info
- Title
- Cobra Kai is Back!
- Date
- January 19, 2021
- Tags
- Cobra Kai, cool t-shirts, Elizabeth Shue, fomo, Gen-X, Kevin, laptop, Netflix, nostalgia, pita pocket, Sunny D
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin’s laptop sits on a table behind him.
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- Laptop (to Kevin)
- Hey, you’re a straight, white, Gen-X dude, right?
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Eating a pita pocket, Kevin turns around.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin looks down at his shirt. It has a reference to Sunny D on it.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin looks up.
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- Kevin
- So?
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Close on Kevin’s laptop.
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- Laptop
- You should watch Cobra Kai Season Three. You’ll love it!
- Panel 5 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin shrugs.
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- Kevin
- I dunno. I watched the first two seasons and thought it was just O.K.
- Panel 6 : Int. Home – Continuous
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A beat passes between them.
- Panel 7 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The same.
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- Laptop
- We brought back Elizabeth Shue.
- Kevin
- Let’s do it.
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.
New Year’s with Instagram
Strip Info
- Title
- New Year’s with Instagram
- Date
- January 1, 2020
- Tags
- anti-social, anxiety, celebration, fomo, holidays, Instagram, new years, Sarah, social interactions, social media
- Notes
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This is a redraw of my original Instagram strip. The nice thing about this strip is that it works for almost any social situation. I guess that’s also the sad thing about this strip. Hmmm.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Monday
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Sarah sits on a stool, wearing a party hat, looking folorn. On the adjacent table, Instagram steps up.
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- Why so sad?
- Sarah
- -Sigh- My New Year’s was lame.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram perks up.
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- Wanna see pics of your friends having fun without you?
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah glares at Instagram
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah slumps further. Defeated.
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- Sarah
- -Sigh- Kinda….
- Yeah y’do! C’mon!
Weekend FOMO
Strip Info
- Title
- Weekend FOMO
- Date
- April 8, 2019
- Tags
- fomo, Instagram, Sarah, social interactions, social media
- Notes
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Inspired by the great Nathan W. Pyle, this comic is one of my favorites of all I’ve done (so far).
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Monday
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Sarah sits on a stool, looking folorn. On the adjacent table, Instagram steps up.
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- Why so sad?
- Sarah
- -Sigh- My weekend was lame.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram perks up.
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- Wanna see pics of your friends having fun without you?
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah glares at Instagram
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah slumps further. Defeated.
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- Sarah
- -Sigh- Kinda….
- Yeah y’do! C’mon!