I despise writing comics that need an explanation, but I think we've done pretty well so far when it comes to writing comics that need no real explanation. I don't know if you're aware, but when you buy things through iTunes it will only allow you to download your content to five (5) verified computers. For most people this isn't an issue, but for me it is quite the issue. I have reinstalled my operating system several times for reasons that are NONE OF YOUR GODDAMN BUSINESS! And every time that the OS is reinstalled I have to verify a new computer.
Allow me to at this point to explain iTunes' setup in a little more detail. Once upon a time you could only download your content five times. After that you had to purchase the item again if you wanted to download it more. This verification thing is a more recent development. Not that I'm complaining. It's a much better setup. But I felt this needed further explanation so that you know that I was not able to de-verify -un-verify?- my old computers as I am apparently able to do now.
So I had verified my last computer when I reinstalled my OS the time before this most recent time, which means that all my old content cannot be downloaded. Upon realizing that I could un-verify my computers I decided to see if I could do that with a computer I no-longer had so that I could get my music and stuff. I went to the ol' Apple website to see if I could do it through there. I searched and searched, but could find no way to take my old computers off the verification list.
At one point, however, Apple wanted me to verify my account information. This is where the comic actually begins. The screen said that they would send me an e-mail to verify my account, but the email never came. The page even offered a button I could press in case I did not receive the verification email. You can imagine the result. So there is my over the top explanation for my sub-par comic. Enjoy, dammit!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Moss hates Papyrus
It is my understanding that anyone that chooses to take a graphic design course will learn that the font type known as "Papyrus" is the very spawn of Satan himself. It is also my understanding that this is not because Papyrus is an inherently bad font, but rather that people who choose to use Papyrus (being people that, apparently, don't know shit about graphic design) use it incorrectly. Supposedly it is okay to use Papyrus if your business has an Egyptian theme.
Naturally, Moss has still bitched about Papyrus even when the business, movie, or other noun in need of a font has, in fact, been Egyptian themed.
Okay, maybe it was some other Middle Eastern or Mediterranean themed thing, but the area is generally the same so... does it really matter?
I find that we tend to get overly picky about small things. I do it all the time with music, but I feel that when I am actually creating music I know what it is I want to hear and I want it to sound good. So, yeah, I'm going to be picky about it. When I listen to other music I will make note when harmonies are off or people can't sing, but I know that I have my opinion and I just like being able to give examples of why I hate something.
In contrast, I think I get so annoyed about the Papyrus argument because it seems like before these graphic design classes no one even takes note of Papyrus. But, after they learn from a teacher that it is a horrible thing that should be thrown back into the fire from whence it came, all of a sudden it becomes the thing that makes the graphic design artist cringe.
Sure, it's not really any different, but I guess it's how people come at it that bothers me so much.
In other news, you might not be able to tell, but I double spaced between sentences for this comic. That's another graphic design faux pas that I hope will make Moss lose it when he reads this.
At least there's a solid reason behind the need to single space while using a computer. It's pretty hard to argue against that one.
The more you know.
-Ash
Naturally, Moss has still bitched about Papyrus even when the business, movie, or other noun in need of a font has, in fact, been Egyptian themed.
Okay, maybe it was some other Middle Eastern or Mediterranean themed thing, but the area is generally the same so... does it really matter?
I find that we tend to get overly picky about small things. I do it all the time with music, but I feel that when I am actually creating music I know what it is I want to hear and I want it to sound good. So, yeah, I'm going to be picky about it. When I listen to other music I will make note when harmonies are off or people can't sing, but I know that I have my opinion and I just like being able to give examples of why I hate something.
In contrast, I think I get so annoyed about the Papyrus argument because it seems like before these graphic design classes no one even takes note of Papyrus. But, after they learn from a teacher that it is a horrible thing that should be thrown back into the fire from whence it came, all of a sudden it becomes the thing that makes the graphic design artist cringe.
Sure, it's not really any different, but I guess it's how people come at it that bothers me so much.
In other news, you might not be able to tell, but I double spaced between sentences for this comic. That's another graphic design faux pas that I hope will make Moss lose it when he reads this.
At least there's a solid reason behind the need to single space while using a computer. It's pretty hard to argue against that one.
The more you know.
-Ash
Monday, September 12, 2011
A Hairy Situation
My hair doesn't actually grow quite this fast, but it does grow fast. My hairdresser...barber...whatever you call them these days, is always surprised at how ridiculously fast my hair grows. I think it's because I'm super manly.
Moss doesn't have it quite so well.
-Ash
Moss doesn't have it quite so well.
-Ash
Monday, September 5, 2011
Another Day Another Year.
I have now been living in the small town of Alfred, NY for more than six years. I spent five years in college and have now been a part of the real world for a whole year. Yay for me. Alfred is located in what is generally considered the western portion of the state, far beyond the reaches of civilization, though not quite as far as Buffalo, where a world akin to that of Road Warrior thrives in the post-industrial rust belt.
I never really understood how someone could spend their life out here. It is a gorgeous place, but, after a while, you start to get a feeling of isolation. It's not so bad when you're a college student. You have friends and girlfriends and boyfriends; anything you want or are willing to work for regardless of gender or sexual preference. But when you live here and work here as a college graduate your options become limited. Do you spend time with your coworkers even if they have nothing in common with you? Who do you date if you're not in a relationship? What the hell do you do in your free time?
The answers are "no", "no one", and "Beats me. Maybe I'll go play videogames."
And so I start my seventh year here in the wondrous town of Alfred, NY where the "favoring sun ever shines" as the university's alma mater is so keen to remind us. The cycle starts anew with freshmen and freshwomen all of whom are fresh from high school and their summers. And a brand new year's worth of work awaits me. Oh joy. I hope it's a good year.
Hmm...looks like rain...again.
-Ash
I never really understood how someone could spend their life out here. It is a gorgeous place, but, after a while, you start to get a feeling of isolation. It's not so bad when you're a college student. You have friends and girlfriends and boyfriends; anything you want or are willing to work for regardless of gender or sexual preference. But when you live here and work here as a college graduate your options become limited. Do you spend time with your coworkers even if they have nothing in common with you? Who do you date if you're not in a relationship? What the hell do you do in your free time?
The answers are "no", "no one", and "Beats me. Maybe I'll go play videogames."
And so I start my seventh year here in the wondrous town of Alfred, NY where the "favoring sun ever shines" as the university's alma mater is so keen to remind us. The cycle starts anew with freshmen and freshwomen all of whom are fresh from high school and their summers. And a brand new year's worth of work awaits me. Oh joy. I hope it's a good year.
Hmm...looks like rain...again.
-Ash
Monday, August 29, 2011
I'm sorry...What did you say?
I don't really want to turn this into a video game comic, but I couldn't pass up this idea.
This is taken from an actual conversation that I had with my good friend Matt. He and his brother are the masterminds behind www.seitbeit.com. If you've looked at this blog at all, you know we tend to promote their work.
I can't believe that it's already been two weeks. I drew this two weeks ago. And I still do not yet have a comic idea for next week. I sure hope I can have something for you. I'd hate to have us go back into our several-month slump that we usually hit after posting a comic or two.
We'll see...
-Ash
Copy. Paste. Copy. Paste. Copy. Paste.
This is taken from an actual conversation that I had with my good friend Matt. He and his brother are the masterminds behind www.seitbeit.com. If you've looked at this blog at all, you know we tend to promote their work.
I can't believe that it's already been two weeks. I drew this two weeks ago. And I still do not yet have a comic idea for next week. I sure hope I can have something for you. I'd hate to have us go back into our several-month slump that we usually hit after posting a comic or two.
We'll see...
-Ash
Copy. Paste. Copy. Paste. Copy. Paste.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Stories From Life
This idea came to us one day while we were driving home from one of our various adventures to the local grocer. I don't remember the song we were listening to at the time, but it was somewhere in that vein of songs that everybody knows, hence the use of "Kryptonite".
Moss has this tendency to sing along with songs even if he does not know them. The surprising thing is how, even with all of his musical knowledge, he can be very off with songs that he actually knows. And I don't just mean lyrically.
So I, in all of my arrogant might, decided I had to ask how this could be. I have to say, even if Moss's musical abilities aren't always active, his sense of humor is. The resultant conversation is an embellished version of the conversation we had. That is normally how we come up with such things.
As you can probably tell I drew this comic. I am sure that Moss will not be pleased about this, but I figure if nobody's going to draw it I had better. Plus, it'll give Moss some incentive to start drawing more!
Consider this your warning,
-Ash
Moss has this tendency to sing along with songs even if he does not know them. The surprising thing is how, even with all of his musical knowledge, he can be very off with songs that he actually knows. And I don't just mean lyrically.
So I, in all of my arrogant might, decided I had to ask how this could be. I have to say, even if Moss's musical abilities aren't always active, his sense of humor is. The resultant conversation is an embellished version of the conversation we had. That is normally how we come up with such things.
As you can probably tell I drew this comic. I am sure that Moss will not be pleased about this, but I figure if nobody's going to draw it I had better. Plus, it'll give Moss some incentive to start drawing more!
Consider this your warning,
-Ash
Friday, August 5, 2011
A Long Time Coming.
I know we don't post much these days. Yew and Me sort of died as suddenly as it began. But, occasionally, we still manage to reach into the depths of our souls and pull together a comic or, in this case, two. The most recent is the first comic I drew.
You'll note the keen attention to detail in the final frame.
This comic was in direct response to the previous comic that is also posted here. This comic was drawn by Moss.
You'll note the keen attention to art throughout the entire strip.
If you are still reading this blog I want you to know I truly appreciate your dedication. It must have been mind-numbing to reread all, what, six, or was it seven of our comics? You truly are a connoisseur or fine, web-based, "art".
You are appreciated,
-Ash
You'll note the keen attention to detail in the final frame.
This comic was in direct response to the previous comic that is also posted here. This comic was drawn by Moss.
You'll note the keen attention to art throughout the entire strip.
If you are still reading this blog I want you to know I truly appreciate your dedication. It must have been mind-numbing to reread all, what, six, or was it seven of our comics? You truly are a connoisseur or fine, web-based, "art".
You are appreciated,
-Ash
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