The problem I have with him removing it is that ANYTHING can be interpreted by the audience in any way. That's art. A great example is all religious texts. How often are they used to murder innocents, while used by others to preach peace and tolerance (and that's not just a shot at Muslims)? Even peacefully, look at the discussion Vince and I had in the Preacher thread about whether or not it was ok for a show to portray Jesus as a sinner, and would he do it? Look at the Mona Lisa and how people wonder if the girl was happy or not. How Cameron stared at A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and saw something nobody else would see. Art is supposed to be open to interpretation.Was that last comic ableist?
I think I fucked up. Usually I can tell these things when there are a bunch of people (quietly) telling me I fucked up, and also when they are a bunch of people using my comics to justify judging others, which they’re never meant for.
My intent with the last comic, like usual, was self-deprecation. I’m supposed to be the square. I often romanticize being an outcast in society, so when the circle essentially points out “you can still fit in, you’re not such an outcast,” I respond by saying “SHUT UP, YES I AM.” Because, y’know, I romanticize it.
This was the intent, but looking at it now, mistakes were made. For many people, the thing that I romanticize is not a choice. I’m going to take this one down, and might not have another one to put up today.
I’m sorry.
Have a great rest of your day, peeps.
And on a different note, I think it's a great comic that fits so much about our society right now. "Me Me Me" instead of "Us".
