Unsolicited Opinions

I Command Thee: Watch This TV

Welcome back to Tasteful Nerdity! This is part three of shows that I've watched and maybe you should too.

1. Roseanne

Is Roseanne the real person kind of batshit crazy? Yes. Does that mean you shouldn't watch this show? No. This is quintessential 90s millennial-generation viewing. It's a show that, for me, has been something that my perspective on has changed over time..

When I was a kid I identified with Darlene and her experiences feeling like an outsider. As an adult I identify with Jackie a bit more- kind of being a little kooky and falling into things and learning to just roll with it. Also, Dan. DAN. Some people say that a woman want to find a man who's just like her father. I always just wanted to marry a man like Dan Connor. AND I DID. #lifegoals

Episodes to watch: The Halloween episodes were always my favorite as a kid. And adult. Just pure sitcom joy.

Episodes to avoid: Do not watch the last season. I am a completionist so please know, I don't give that advice lightly. It is so bad you guys. So bad. "Ruins everything that came before it" bad.

I'm sensitive, should I watch this show?: What I always liked about this show was that it always felt so authentic. It was very similar to my own family at that time for one thing- we even had afghans on our couches and a plastic Godzilla of our own. So for me, while the show does touch on some serious issues, I would say it never feels maudlin or forced because it is so based in reality. So it's safe for the sensitive (except maybe that last season- you've been warned!).

Granny

Since I didn't publish my own comic last Sunday, I thought I'd make up for it with one of my favorites from around the web.

Check out his other comics here.

Tbt #22: Carrie-Ann

When I was a kid my Dad rented Poltergeist (1982) on VHS for my family to watch together on a movie night. (Side note: remember the middle class? It was great.) This had three long term effects on my family. 

Tbt #21: Nairopeti

My second super conceptual drawing, Nairopeti is the physical embodiment of water. When I was conceiving of her redraw I had a similar problem as I had with Sartep. The original drawing on the left, which is at least 12 years old, is cute and fun. But my thoughts about water when sitting down to draw the new version were not.

Updatels

First off, happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans! Usually I remain submerged in water for the entirety of this holiday, only popping a hand out to occasionally receive a fresh beer. Sadly, due to scheduling, that won't be happening for the first time in many years but regardless I hope everyone else has a safe and fun time.

Project updates:

Tbt #20: Vega

Hey, did you know that braids are hard to draw? I didn't until I started this drawing!

For this redraw I tried three different things I had never tried before. One is to make a more realistic looking braid. I think it turned out . . . ok. The second attempt was also in the beginning drawing stage where I tried this pose here. On my first draft her neck appeared to attach to her body somewhere around her right elbow. Upsetting! I scooted it over more and basically had to completely draw it over the arms and then erase it later to see if the pose worked. I turned out . . . ok. I don't think it's too rubbery.