Which comics do you think are truly Discordian in nature?
Has anyone read Sore Thumbs?
http://sorethumbs.keenspot.com/ (http://sorethumbs.keenspot.com/)
Quote from: The Commander on April 02, 2011, 08:26:07 PM
Which comics do you think are truly Discordian in nature?
Define "Discordian in nature", please.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 02, 2011, 08:28:14 PM
Quote from: The Commander on April 02, 2011, 08:26:07 PM
Which comics do you think are truly Discordian in nature?
Define "Discordian in nature", please.
I figure the term is pretty open ended. That's part of why I was asking. It insteresting to see how peoples definition of Discordian varies.
Quote from: The Commander on April 02, 2011, 08:46:31 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 02, 2011, 08:28:14 PM
Quote from: The Commander on April 02, 2011, 08:26:07 PM
Which comics do you think are truly Discordian in nature?
Define "Discordian in nature", please.
I figure the term is pretty open ended. That's part of why I was asking. It insteresting to see how peoples definition of Discordian varies.
Ah, you're looking for this (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php) then
It doesn't need repeating but, for completeness, Transmetropolitan. Make sure to read it, it's awesome, inspiring and funny. Short description: Gonzo journalism in a cyberpunk/futuristic setting.
Hmm cyberpunk. That makes me wonder about the logical conclusion, Brassmetropolitan?
Okay so I have no idea what Discordian in "nature" means, but here's the ones I keep fairly current with:
XKCD
Johnny Wander
The Oatmeal
Meek Comic
Lego Robot
Dead Winter
Rice Boy
Oglaf
Questionable Content
Order of the Stick
Erfworld
Pictures for Sad Children
Subnormality
SMBC
Chainsawsuit
Hyperbole And A Half
Dr. McNinja
Nedroid
Wondermark
Dresden Codak
...Your mileage may vary. And if you're going to fail at life and read as many of them as I do, keep them all in one folder so you can open them all at once and have your daily comics out of the way in a few minutes, as opposed to several hours.
I thought the One Over Zero series (also on keenspot) did pretty well in the "mindfuck" department, questioning the reality tunnel and such. Even though it was written by a Christian dude.
If you're looking for lol23pineal stuff, try Triangle & Robert. They're pretty awesome, and have slightly more plot than Pokey the Penguin.
I love Axe Cop. It's not just because I think it's funny (especially the Ask Axe Cop section where Malachai answers readers' questions) but because it's such a perfect window into how a kid's mind works. Unibabies, spontaneous mutations caused by exposure to other species' bodily fluids, a trex with minigun arms, talking dogs that shoot lasers out of their mouths, a cop who dresses like a cat at night so he can sneak into "bad guys'" houses and chop their heads off with his fireman axe... and all without a hint of self-awareness or irony or any attempt at being artistic or edgy.
It may not be "Discordian" in the 23FnordSNAFU sense, but if you want something that will challenge your basic assumptions about reality, you really can't go wrong with reading a story written by a 5 year old.
Forgot about them! I like that too.
And "Copper".
I 2nd the Transmetropolitan. Fucking fantastic books; I recommend them often.
Gone With The Blastwave was good while it lasted.
Quote from: Sigmatic on April 02, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
Okay so I have no idea what Discordian in "nature" means, but here's the ones I keep fairly current with:
XKCD
Johnny Wander
The Oatmeal
Meek Comic
Lego Robot
Dead Winter
Rice Boy
Oglaf
Questionable Content
Order of the Stick
Erfworld
Pictures for Sad Children
Subnormality
SMBC
Chainsawsuit
Hyperbole And A Half
Dr. McNinja
Nedroid
Wondermark
Dresden Codak
...Your mileage may vary. And if you're going to fail at life and read as many of them as I do, keep them all in one folder so you can open them all at once and have your daily comics out of the way in a few minutes, as opposed to several hours.
BECAUSE, I'M INTERESTED,
but have heard of almost none of these titles, are these in print or online things? you're in pdx, where do
you find this stuff?
Quote from: E.O.T. on April 03, 2011, 01:07:37 AM
Quote from: Sigmatic on April 02, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
Okay so I have no idea what Discordian in "nature" means, but here's the ones I keep fairly current with:
XKCD
Johnny Wander
The Oatmeal
Meek Comic
Lego Robot
Dead Winter
Rice Boy
Oglaf
Questionable Content
Order of the Stick
Erfworld
Pictures for Sad Children
Subnormality
SMBC
Chainsawsuit
Hyperbole And A Half
Dr. McNinja
Nedroid
Wondermark
Dresden Codak
...Your mileage may vary. And if you're going to fail at life and read as many of them as I do, keep them all in one folder so you can open them all at once and have your daily comics out of the way in a few minutes, as opposed to several hours.
BECAUSE, I'M INTERESTED,
but have heard of almost none of these titles, are these in print or online things? you're in pdx, where do you find this stuff?
http://drmcninja.com/
http://dresdencodak.com/
http://wondermark.com/
http://www.questionablecontent.net/
Quote from: Triple Zero on April 02, 2011, 09:05:56 PM
It doesn't need repeating but, for completeness, Transmetropolitan. Make sure to read it, it's awesome, inspiring and funny. Short description: Gonzo journalism in a cyberpunk/futuristic setting.
Hmm cyberpunk. That makes me wonder about the logical conclusion, Brassmetropolitan?
(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1517/brassmet.png)
My Milk Toof is hella discordian. And ADORABLE!
Quote from: Sigmatic on April 02, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
Okay so I have no idea what Discordian in "nature" means, but here's the ones I keep fairly current with:
XKCD
Johnny Wander
The Oatmeal
Meek Comic
Lego Robot
Dead Winter
Rice Boy
Oglaf
Questionable Content
Order of the Stick
Erfworld
Pictures for Sad Children
Subnormality
SMBC
Chainsawsuit
Hyperbole And A Half
Dr. McNinja
Nedroid
Wondermark
Dresden Codak
...Your mileage may vary. And if you're going to fail at life and read as many of them as I do, keep them all in one folder so you can open them all at once and have your daily comics out of the way in a few minutes, as opposed to several hours.
I would add Least I Could Do (http://leasticoulddo.com/).
Also, Questionable Content = personal favorite.
Here's what I read daily/weekly/whenever that haven't been mentioned yet. Some of them are retired.
Nothing Nice 2 Say (http://www.mitchclem.com/nothingnice/1/) (RIP)
Joe Loves Crappy Movies (http://www.digitalpimponline.com/strips.php?title=movie)
Manly Guys Doing Manly Things (http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/) (same artist as JLCM)
Girls With Slingshots (http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/) (Funny, though sometimes way too lesbian for me)
Penny Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/) (About once a month there's a funny one. The rest are meh.)
Ctrl+Alt+Del (http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/) (quite funny, but it's very arc driven.)
VG Cats (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/) (it won't die)
There are some others, and I'll edit them in as I remember them.
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:05:54 AM
Here's what I read daily/weekly/whenever that haven't been mentioned yet. Some of them are retired.
Ctrl+Alt+Del (http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/) (quite funny, but it's very arc driven.)
There are some others, and I'll edit them in as I remember them.
Sup
(http://i52.tinypic.com/5fkuab.jpg)
DEAD BABYZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhR4tMQEa5g
And last but not least, a photo of Tim Buckleys penis he sent to a 16 year old girl.
http://tinypic.com/r/30d8e3k/7
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:21:29 AM
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:05:54 AM
Here's what I read daily/weekly/whenever that haven't been mentioned yet. Some of them are retired.
Ctrl+Alt+Del (http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/) (quite funny, but it's very arc driven.)
There are some others, and I'll edit them in as I remember them.
Sup
Yeah, that arc was fucking emo, but it's gone. And was devoid of Zeke/evil penguin/Ethan dumbfuckery anyways.
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:18:45 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
^
His (latest) website.
THIS ALL
reminds me. i nudged to check out warren ellis through the spags here, and although transmetro isn't really my cuppa t, i find his stuff to be generally super fantastic and he touches on shit that rocks me in other titles.
LAST NIGHT
whilst sippin old crow and reading a library copy of brian m. bendis' "powers vol.1" hardcover, i was amused to find an issue length episode within which features w. ellis as himself, riding with the main character cop for the sake of gathering first hand material. it was funny. i think he gets melted by a bad guy at the end.
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
Okay, I'm going to have to give someone a defaced book as a gift at some point in my life now.
And I read Penny Arcade, but you have to kind of follow gaming news for it to be funny on a regular basis. Reading the front page helps too since the jokes usually tie into the news posts. Also, the guys who write/draw it grew up just down the freeway from where I grew up, so when they bitch about Spokane I can nod my head knowingly as someone who feels their pain.
Quote from: E.O.T. on April 03, 2011, 05:11:23 AM
THIS ALL
reminds me. i nudged to check out warren ellis through the spags here, and although transmetro isn't really my cuppa t, i find his stuff to be generally super fantastic and he touches on shit that rocks me in other titles.
LAST NIGHT
whilst sippin old crow and reading a library copy of brian m. bendis' "powers vol.1" hardcover, i was amused to find an issue length episode within which features w. ellis as himself, riding with the main character cop for the sake of gathering first hand material. it was funny. i think he gets melted by a bad guy at the end.
Worthy of following (http://twitter.com/#!/warrenellis)
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:18:45 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
^
His (latest) website.
MS Paint Adventures is quite awesome, but the plots are really elaborate and confusing, so it's definitely a good idea to start at the beginning.
Though I did read all of Problem Sleuth in one night.
Quote from: Unqualified on April 03, 2011, 05:42:52 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:18:45 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
^
His (latest) website.
MS Paint Adventures is quite awesome, but the plots are really elaborate and confusing, so it's definitely a good idea to start at the beginning.
Though I did read all of Problem Sleuth in one night.
I cannot recommend Homestuck to enough people. Its one of the best works of fiction Ive ever experienced.
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 07:12:36 AM
Quote from: Unqualified on April 03, 2011, 05:42:52 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:18:45 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
^
His (latest) website.
MS Paint Adventures is quite awesome, but the plots are really elaborate and confusing, so it's definitely a good idea to start at the beginning.
Though I did read all of Problem Sleuth in one night.
I cannot recommend Homestuck to enough people. Its one of the best works of fiction Ive ever experienced.
It really is that awesome. Though the fans are... less than awesome. Go ahead. Google "trollsona". I dare you.
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 03:51:23 AM
Quote from: Sigmatic on April 02, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
Okay so I have no idea what Discordian in "nature" means, but here's the ones I keep fairly current with:
XKCD
Johnny Wander
The Oatmeal
Meek Comic
Lego Robot
Dead Winter
Rice Boy
Oglaf
Questionable Content
Order of the Stick
Erfworld
Pictures for Sad Children
Subnormality
SMBC
Chainsawsuit
Hyperbole And A Half
Dr. McNinja
Nedroid
Wondermark
Dresden Codak
...Your mileage may vary. And if you're going to fail at life and read as many of them as I do, keep them all in one folder so you can open them all at once and have your daily comics out of the way in a few minutes, as opposed to several hours.
I would add Least I Could Do (http://leasticoulddo.com/).
Also, Questionable Content = personal favorite.
I read some LICD, and I decided I don't really care for it.
QC is a lot of people's favorite. It's never wowed me like Rice Boy or Dresden Codak, but it updates regularly, and is mostly above average.
Quote from: The Commander on April 02, 2011, 08:26:07 PM
Which comics do you think are truly Discordian in nature?
Has anyone read Sore Thumbs?
http://sorethumbs.keenspot.com/ (http://sorethumbs.keenspot.com/)
Millions of Screaming Yahoos.
Quote from: Unqualified on April 03, 2011, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 07:12:36 AM
Quote from: Unqualified on April 03, 2011, 05:42:52 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: Da6s on April 03, 2011, 04:18:45 AM
Quote from: Lord Glittersnatch on April 03, 2011, 04:09:15 AM
Anything by Andrew Hussie.
Hes possibly the most discordian writer Ive ever read and I seriously doubt he even knows what discordia is.
Case-In-Point:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=79135 (NSFW)
^
One of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen.
I'm in awe.
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
^
His (latest) website.
MS Paint Adventures is quite awesome, but the plots are really elaborate and confusing, so it's definitely a good idea to start at the beginning.
Though I did read all of Problem Sleuth in one night.
I cannot recommend Homestuck to enough people. Its one of the best works of fiction Ive ever experienced.
It really is that awesome. Though the fans are... less than awesome. Go ahead. Google "trollsona". I dare you.
I know of those fans all too well, but theyre a minority. And Hussie trolls them on a very regular basis.
Plus for every trollsona theres an awesome fanwork like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N8HOWTja_s
What would be the best way to roll all of these links into the same place, and maintain it somewhere that is easy to access? A googledoc? A link page?
There are lots of links I want to check out, but don't have time to go through them all right now. It would also be nice to have them around as a resource for others.
Any suggestions?
I dunno that it is Discordian, per se, but my favorite is Red Meat. www.redmeat.com