4-28-2022 340am: a very stupid week. the video is ready-ish but the website post attempting to justify it isn’t and thursday is going to be as messy as it is thurs.
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looks like a good day to stay inside
as is generally the case with these, you may click at it to attempt to load a larger version if you are into that sort of thing.
I made this with a mode in the clip stupido paint program that remembers every single stroke I took which allows it to create a time-lapse video of the construction. Unfortunately this feels very watery in the wrong places and rather incomplete, but I am not capable of making it more complete at the moment, so I wouldn’t want to exhibit such a video for any other purpose than to show the bizarre non-linear way these things come about. Nonetheless I shall, but I haven’t yet!
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5 sez:
I appreciate the moistness of this picture more than I do the average picture that finds itself here.
However, how Elpse managed to move the boat while holding the paddle like that remains a mistery but I assume it has not actually moved it at all.
Frimpinheap sez:
It would be valid to say “however, I don’t think Elpse could actually move the boat holding the paddle like that.” The way you phrased it comes across like an antagonistic comedy critique aimed at an audience other than me, and it doesn’t make sense because the only person likely to read the comment is me, and we aren’t mentally/socially aligned enough that I find it funny. On a site like reddit or youtube where anyone else might happen along and see it that would be fair.
I did try a few different hand positions and admittedly was not totally certain of this one before committing to it, and it is helpful to know that this one looks flagrantly incorrect to someone whom I suppose is better boat-acquainted than I am.
5 sez:
Apologies for the offense.
The way I phrase my words is a combination of self indulgence and uncomplete understanding of the English language.
By self indulgence I mean you are correct it does come across as targeting an audience who is not you that being myself, I cannot help but amuse myself. However I wasn’t aware my manner of writing caused trouble on this scale.
This is not me making excuses as I won’t lie to you that I am exceptionally sorry, I am merely rationalizing the situation.
Still, thank you for your criticism, if anything you are very insightful.
Anyway, regarding the paddle I assume you at least used a broom in your life if not a paddle, they work the same you know, except one pushes water and other nasty stuff on the floor, by which I mean you hold them the same.
Frimpinheap sez:
thank you for explaining about the language! That helps me consider the matter differently. There were a few other comments that I also was not certain how to interpret. I certainly can’t write any other language as well as you write English.
I have used a broom, but not sideways while sitting. The present hand positions here are in fact how i would hold a broom, just with the wrong arm raised. I ought to have looked up a real picture of someone rowing but not doing so may have fit with my intention of having the boat itself not look realistic. As usual, both of those ended up being problems!
I have also rowed a boat but not at all recently.
5 sez:
I was thinking, perhaps keep it the same.
I mean I found it funny to begin with in a way that I didn’t find an issue with it but more like I was feeling like despite the mistake it was appropriate for the silly characters you draw to do something like hold a paddle wrongly in such a manner.
Keep in mind I never did suggest it be changed at first, I only pointed out what was wrong when I realised that you cared more than I expected.
To keep it short I think it’s in a way better if Elpse holds the paddle wrong.
The Real Bimshwel (verified) sez:
I’d certainly take the bait if someone cast some dope ROMs my way!
Frimpinheap sez:
I download NO ROMS from NO DOPES!!!
Charmlatan sez:
Well if Bimshwel (who is verified) is okay with dope-infected roms than so am I.
Captain Dope sez:
I’m Captain Dope and I approve this message.
Frimpinheap sez:
Thankfully i already avoid sharing vehicles with nemitz on basic principle so if some outrageous fool decided to promote the bait to captain i would not be at risk of demanding a dumpster be brought aboard that dumb little boat while I was also in it.
pondormurk sez:
Big Smiles indeed! Even Elpse looks to be enjoying elpself. I’m guessing that the way those 3 in the boat are intentionally arranged to show off their character, e.g. Elpse is the one actually doing something useful, Lope is just sitting around looking concerned about current events (and is the only one wearing a life vest!), Nemitz is doing something goofy and Ol’ Blue is on the receiving end of some abuse. As for the fish, I guess it’s showing its dissatisfaction with the bait being offered x)
Frimpinheap sez:
I had not thought of the character arrangement much since so much time has passed since the sketch was made, but I am glad if it seems to work. The fish is the only figure here who makes any sense to me!