This video is sort of a subtweet about some art twitter discourse. But I wanted to respond in video form rather than in written form so that you wouldn't misinterpret my words. Also not linking the discourse directly because I don't want to dogpile on the inspiration for my thoughts. But here are three ideas that I wanted to share with artists for us to keep in our brains as we go into the new year.
Since Always [Comic]
August 12, 2014
This sucker is winding down! Finally! Two more strips and the clothes go back on. Or something.
If you live in the DC area, local news is pretty much politics. So for those of us who live near and around the Beltway, we kind of wear our politics on our sleeves. It's a big deal to us. Outside of the Beltway, politics is probably less of a deal. It's clear that Ally has been living here way too long.
MOUSE OVER
Never have I ever.
PANEL 1
Annie looks at Ally, quizzically. Ally makes a point.
ANNIE
Y’know, it is possible to disagree with someone you want to bang. This isn’t a bit deal.
ALLY
But these are core values. They define who we are.
PANEL 2
Ally shouts.
ANNIE
What? Since when?
ALLY
SINCE ALWAYS!
PANEL 3
Annie pinches the bridge of her nose. Ally stutters.
ANNIE
This is exhausting. You’re going to let a group of out-of-touch rich men define you?
ALLY
Of course not. It’s just— It—
PANEL 4
Annie gets fed up.
ANNIE
Just spit it out already.
ALLY
I’ve never dated a Republican before.
MOUSE OVER
Never have I ever.
PANEL 1
Annie looks at Ally, quizzically. Ally makes a point.
ANNIE
Y’know, it is possible to disagree with someone you want to bang. This isn’t a bit deal.
ALLY
But these are core values. They define who we are.
PANEL 2
Ally shouts.
ANNIE
What? Since when?
ALLY
SINCE ALWAYS!
PANEL 3
Annie pinches the bridge of her nose. Ally stutters.
ANNIE
This is exhausting. You’re going to let a group of out-of-touch rich men define you?
ALLY
Of course not. It’s just— It—
PANEL 4
Annie gets fed up.
ANNIE
Just spit it out already.
ALLY
I’ve never dated a Republican before.