Sam Alden On Sad Tumblr Teen Comics And Portland's Seething Rage
We talk to comic artist Sam Alden about letting go of a huge, ambitious 200-page graphic novel that took him four years, working on Adventure Time, and the strange day jobs artists take.
Someone Played A Perfect Cover Of Twin Peaks' Theme In Zelda: Majora's Mask
And it's incredible, Diane.
How Rigid Gender Expectations Harm Our Daughters And Sons
Reminder that strict notions of roles harm both women and men, by The Representation Project.
These Insane Sales Jingles Prove That Life Imitates Parody
Cat And Girl's comic is based on these 100% earnest company-written sales songs.
How To Use Commas Passive Aggressively
Sneak in a comma to turn it into a backhanded compliment.
14 Observations About Working At A Restaurant From Mimi Pond's Graphic Memoir
Pond's new fictionalized comic diary shows what it's like to work at a punky 70's Oakland diner. 'Over Easy' comes out with Drawn & Quarterly at bookstores on April 15.
11 Accurate Comics About Working In America
You need a vacation.
The Illustrated Guide To A Ph.D.
Thinking of getting a Ph.D.? University of Utah professor Matt Might draws out what that's like.
10 Fake TED Talk Suggestions For Malcolm Gladwell
"Anime Is Real."
5 Reasons You Can't Finish Writing Your Novel
#1 motivation killer: imagining your family reading your novel.
12 Accurate Diagrams That Will Improve Your Life
Where to put clean clothes: on the couch. Where to put dirty laundry: on the floor.
8 Hot Gifts For Your Hen-Tie Loving Friends
We love hen tie.
How People Do Crimes In Canada
Hella politely is how.
20 Insanely Talented GIF Illustrators You Should Follow
From 8-bit humor to painterly moving comics, artists are using using GIFs in mind-blowing ways.
LinkedIn: A Social Network For Nerds Bragging About Their Jobs
167,903 emails: "Someone would like to add you to their professional network! :)"
Dating Tip: Prove Your Devotion By Making Yourself GROSS
True love is self-sabotage uploaded onto Youtube.
10 Actual First World Problems
Not so different than third world problems, as it turns out.
If Stevie Nicks Ran A Weather Forecast
Today: Thunder only happens when it's raining. Tomorrow: lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice.
What 'LOL' And 'YOLO' Mean To Parents
A lesson in internet acronyms by Dinosaur Comic.
8 Illustrated Truths About Finding Your First Apartment
"East Awesometown" = actually West Murderville.