Hobo goes HD, sort of

by Justin on May 5, 2010 at 11:32 am
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Let’s say you’re the type that does an online comic strip. That’s a lot of work and time to put into something, so obviously you’d want a break now and then. What do you do with that break? Why, practice drawing the comic some more, of course!

That’s exactly what David has done with these newest Professor Hobo sketches. But you’ll obviously notice right away the look and design of these are dramatically different than what normally appears in the strip (Jimmy is way cooler looking, for one). Is this a sign of things to come? Well, yes for experimental art we share with our readers. No, for a dramatic change in the actual comic or cartoon series. We like the way our characters look, but even we aren’t immune to the allure of “rebooting” the franchise, even if just jokingly.  Think of it as Professor Hobo, if Michael Bay rebooted it. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Humor: A Christmas Tale

by Justin on April 15, 2010 at 11:04 am
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In the next few days I will (hopefully) be posting the presentation I did over humor in Professor Hobo. Once posted you can see how much you disagree with my own flimsy analysis. However, having given the presentation twice, it has had me thinking about the subject of humor. What makes something funny?

One technique in humor is to take something to its logical conclusion. You could call this the “slippery slope” approach, but that relies on exaggeration. For example, if we pardon all the illegal immigrants, then next thing you know we’ll have to pardon all the guys trying to marry their goats! Wait, I think I got two arguments confused there. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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How to spot a Jackass versus a Total Jackass

by Justin on March 25, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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Are you a Jackass? Are you sure? I suspect many people are and simply don’t know it. That’s why I’ve over the years developed a theory that the world would be better if non-Jackass people carried around t-shirts and handed them out to all the Jackasses they meet.

Said t-shirts would come in two varieties—Jackass and Total Jackass. What’s the difference? I’m glad you asked, as I have a few examples. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Technology for the goodness sake of it

by Justin on March 16, 2010 at 12:33 pm
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In full disclosure, you should know that I love what technology can do for me.  I love that it allows me to continue the Professor Hobo strips via a web site and Facebook page.  I love that it allows me to share classic films with my wife via Netflix instant streaming.  I love that my cell phone not only gives me directions when I’m in a new city, but also tells me where the closest Jamba Juice is, just in case.  Each of these is something that technology, as a tool, allows me to do.

I hate technology for its own sake.  Sure, I marvel at the newest inventions just like most others.  When I see the new 3D high definition televisions rolling into Best Buy I’m as impressed as anyone, if not more so.  But I also question, what is the end benefit here?  Do I have any real desire to sit on my couch with a pair of 3D glasses on all to watch Charlie Rose?  Not really, and I really like Charlie Rose.  Like, really.  It’s sort of unhealthy.  Please respond to my fan mail, Mr. Rose. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Episode VII: Tiger Beat

by Justin on February 27, 2010 at 8:25 am
Posted In: Cartoon

The campus comes to a standstill when the latest celebrity scandal grabs everyone’s attention.  Originally started as a comic, the idea soon became too unwieldy for the printed page.  Right before dropping it entirely we wondered if it might work best as an animation, and so here it is.

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