The ERA Lorraine is referring to is the Equal Rights Amendment that gained much momentum in the ’70s. It’s purpose was this: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Women wanted the same rights as men in the job place mostly. In the ’70s the New York Times posted Jobs for Men, which were mostly management positions, and Jobs for Women, which were mainly secretarial positions. The Constitutional Amendment missed being ratified by 3 states, Illinois being one of them that did not ratify the ERA. The ERA could still be ratified as essentially there’s no time limit on Amendments (there is but there’s ways around them). Now you know… A hip young woman of the ’70s like Lorraine who doesn’t wear a bra would be a supporter (pun intended) of the ERA.
So, if you don’t know Check and Chong’s “Dave” routine, it’s only 1:30 minutes long, just click play and prepare to laugh.
“No man its me Dave, open up!”
“Dave?”
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It’s either David Lee Roth (for no particular reason, just my first gut reaction). Or John Denver. I don’t see how you could go wrong with either … 😀
Going with the Scooby Doo theme, I could see Bud as Fred, Jeff as Shaggy, Lorraine as Daphne, and Robyn as Velma … but then come up dry for the Big Dawg. Bud being humiliated with an ascot just begs for it, and Robyn win glasses and a turtleneck would be smokin’ … or, did you do this already ..? I lost a hard drive back in July and can’t find my old directory of downloads to check now. I remember a Scooby wall or bonus strip of some sort, but can’t quite pull the visual up in my memory. Have to go search through your archives again (always a pleasure!).
And, I think I’ve already voted about eleventygazillion times now on the whole sketches thing, so don’t sic the Repugnicans on me for voter fraud but, yah, me always lovin’ the sketches whenever they show up. I consider them to be an enjoyable Bonus. The final versions always show up eventually, so it’s all and always good, mate! 😛
Upon second perusal, I take note of a nitpick in panel #4. Lorraine’s luxurious main seems about half a foot shorter than in the other panels. I realize that you gotta show some shoulder & skin, otherwise it would just look like Cousin It filling in the lower left corner. Maybe have her a step closer to the door? Far enough in to show the upper edge of her backless?
And, now I’m starting to list all the Daves in my head across the music industry. For some reason I’m stuck on a celebrity cameo; don’t know why. Something about Jeff’s reaction, and Lorraine seems to be shocked that Jeff seems to be friendly/familiar with Dave. David Crosby comes to mind, or then could rub some Ziggy Stardust on it for a really out there twist …
Nit pick noted and will be fixed in the inks. Nice catch!
Hmmm… Jeff’s reaction is because he’s a Cheech and Chong fan and knows the routine… but I can see how that’s misleading… Nuts… too late to fix that one… perhaps… 😛
Lorraine’s look in the final panel was great in the work-up sketch … but, Wow! In the ink it’s really captured something. If you’re able to take that somewhere, all the better not to “waste” it. I’m tryin’ to imagine who the weirdest weirdo could be in the industry that could A) turn up in this situation and B) NOT take offense at being portrayed as involved in bootlegging.
But, don’t sweat it, dude. Just do your thing. I’m here to enjoy the ride, not try to co-captain. It’s a hazard of being a phanboi to always wanna speculate as a story unfolds. Long-running habit of mine with every story I’ve ever read: I’m always trying to second-guess where it’s going, and I’m (usually) delighted when the author still outmaneuvers me.
Erm, I have no idea what the source material is! I just assumed Jeff is seeing someone he 1) didn’t expect to see there and 2) knows well and/or is delighted to see.
So long as you get the inks and colors up ASAP, I don’t think people will mind too much. Your long term fans will always be here and check back when they’re done, but you may lose out on a few hit-n-runs who are checking out the comic for the first time.
It’s a gamble, but sometimes it has to be done. And given your current situation, the comic can take a back-seat on certain occasions. Nothing is more important than your own health and the health of your loved ones.
I REALLY hope it’s Diamond Dave behind that door. LOL!
My usual gang of suspects don’t seem to mind… as for the newbies, if they’re serious about the comic, they’ll take a look around and see that this one is not the norm.
But there are those that land, look and blast and never return. For them, a giant raspberry is parting my lips.
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*Inhales deeply, holds it, and then lets it out slowly* Huh? Wha’ man? 🙂
Well, I know one thing for sure, I’m not going to be the Dave showing up in Monday’s comic, but man, am I going to be enjoying the comic for today.
No worries at all, Byron, about putting the pencils up today. The pencil versions you post are pretty tight. Finished color is great, but what really counts, for me anyway, is seeing the comic posted on a regular basis, whatever schedule that works for you. Hang in there, and I hope life finally calms down for you and returns to normal.
Now where’d that….hey, Jeff, don’t Bogart that joint. Pass it back here. 🙂
Thanks Dave! And Dave’s not here, man…
You never know who’s going to show up around this comic… so never say never.
Yes, I think my pencils rock most of the time. It’s a real bitch coloring pencils or I’d leave it that way most of the time. Inking is what takes up all my time. I don’t see myself speeding up any time soon, so I’ll just have to do the best I can.
Thanks for the support, man! 😛
Oh, and if I’m not here, “How Can I Be in Two Places at Once, if I’m Not Anywhere at All?”
Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me The Pliers!
Great Cheech & Chong bit! Show us what you got man, then get it up when you can! It’s all good, and thanks for your great efforts!
Thanks Drew! The “yays” outweigh the “nays” on the sketch subject, so I consider it done.
I’ll post a finished sketch if I run out of time for the comic, that way we at least get something on time.
I am happy to see the sketch mate 🙂 – LOVED the Cheech and Chong, CLASSIC!!
They rocked my world in High School/College for sure! Thanks!
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I’m fine with the sketches. They keep the flow of the story going, and it’s a good look at the creative process.
That’s what I think most people think and feel, so I agree, it’s better to put something up on time then to have nothing.
I did put a really rough sketch up once and I think that was too much, it needs to be more finished as this one was.
Thanks for reading along, man!
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I don’t mind you putting the sketch up and the finished product later. It’s better than nothing. And “fuck the comic, I’m gonna get drunk” DOES count as important stuff.
Then the truth shall set me free…. 🙂
I’ll remember that the next time I want to tie one on instead of draw. Cheers!!
I love seeing both, but I agree with ze Dingo that the finished strip should follow on as quickly as you can manage it 🙂
I actually like seeing the sketch almost as much as the finished art, it’s a window into the process.
Keep in mind I’m really fucking weird, though.
Who are you? Oh, yeah, that Canadian guy who draws really well…
Thanks Sandy! Yeah, I love looking at other people’s pencils as well. I think they say sooo much more, but then I love B&W films too…
Is it hockey time yet? 😛
Ha! Cool, man. Now you HAVE to work in Blind Melon Chitlin’ somehow!
Not a bad idea actually… Jeff could meet him at a bar… Nice!
“E.R.A is a bitch, baby!” I wonder how many people are thinking: ‘What’s baseball got to do with this?’
What’s this “baseball” of which you speak ..? 😕
Don’t know the baseball reference, but I did eventually work out that ERA is Equal Rights Amendment. Whatever that is.
Earned Run Average.
I hate baseball… most boring game in the freakin’ world. At least with NASCAR the cars are doing something… even if it’s just going in circles.
Ah, thx – didn’t want to sully my brain by googling on a ~shudders~ baseball reference 😀
Baseball is just the ancient game of rounders with silly uniforms, really. And it should have stayed on a beach or in a public park or schoolyard, where rounders belongs 🙂
Was there a strip today? I keep looking and all I can see is this very distracting set of awesome tits…
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Now you know why it takes me so long to draw these damn things… 🙂
It’s all those times you have to stop and wipe off the drool, isn’t it…
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I don’t have a problem with the sketches. It’s pretty cool to see a work in progress, then compare it to the finished product. I’m also just happy you post new comics on a fairly regular basis…
Thanks, Maximum Z!! (cool handle BTW)
Each comic takes anywhere from 6 to 10 hours to complete. I gotta write the dialog, do a rough layout of the words and characters on paper, then I do a rough sketch digitally, then I finish that sketch in pencil mode, THEN I have to ink the comic… then add shading and highlights, then last but not least I color the comic in Photoshop and add in lighting effects as well.
It’s a labor of love at this point in time. But, two FULL page comics is equal to four days of paper format strips (and a bit more sometimes). I don’t think most folks have any idea what it takes to draw one of these things. I am trying to improve my speed, mostly in the inking phase which takes the most time… upwards of 2 hours sometimes. But only time will help me get faster.
I’m glad you appreciate the efforts to produce a comic of this sort on a weekly basis. Thanks again!
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it should be dave geffen…
thats irony right there.
also, i freaking love this comic.
lol I was working in a call center when someone called for Dave and this guy spent 5 minutes not understanding he would need to leave a message so finally looking around to make sure no one heard me I did my best Chong impression, “Dave’s not here man” apparently that was what finally got through to the guy.