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August 13, 2008
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August 8, 2008
Hyperbole
This blog is in response to a comment left by Shannon (not the 2-D fictitious character but the actual three dimensional Shannon the character is based on). I will start by quoting him, although, it can also be seen below for those of you who seek further confirmation.
“You know...I have to say...There is a LOT of hyperbole in the comics...I'm NOT obese, John. The comics are funny, but for those of you who don't know me...Don't trust everything in the comic...” Shannon.
It is true. Real life Shannon is not obese, I have a crazy uncle that’s never actually locked someone up in a “Fumbly Wumbly”, and I’m also not as stupid as the character based on me (Gary). Although I admit I had to look up hyperbole before I was 100% sure what it meant. It is an obvious and intentional exaggeration, which seemed fitting. I have been obviously and intentionally making fun Shannon’s fatness since high school. Only recently have I found such a wonderful medium to portray such exaggerations in the form of comics. This is exactly what comics are. Humor is often conveyed best in exaggerations. It’s not funny to make fun of someone who is only moderately fat. I know a lot of people a lot fatter than Shannon. So why do I make fun of him? It’s because Shannon is a good sport with thick skin, he knows what hyperbole is, and well, he is kind of an ass. So it’s fun. If I made fun of someone who is actually obese, they would probably kill themselves. Why I don’t I just not make fun of fat people? It’s because I’m also kind of an ass. But probably not as much of an ass as Shannon.
So, we have it cleared up. Comics are exaggerations. Don’t believe them all. In fact, don’t believe most of what I say. I am big on exaggerations, that is what makes me a cartoonist. My friend Dave however does look exactly like a thumb.
