6/1/2005

Sorry I'm late again folks, but at least there will still be two comics up this week as per usual. (I hope.) It amazes me how I seem to sit on these comic ideas for longer and longer before I use them. It's probably cuz I have so many. A three per week schedule could be in the near future.

Anyway, in honor of today's nerd-themed comic, I believe a geek out is in order!

WARNING: GEEK OUT IN PROGRESS...

So on Memorial Day I'm watching Cartoon Network's big summer teaser show, where they're showcasing a bunch of the new stuff they're cooking up. One show struck me in particular, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, in that it seems extremely similar to the Disney Channel show called American Dragon: Jake Long. I'm not a particular fan of either show, but let's review the facts.

American Dragon is about a hapa preteen guy with a younger sister. He is taking over the job of his grandpa, which is to regulate matters between our world and the world of magic. He is advised by an old talking dog.

Juniper Lee is about a hapa looking preteen girl with a younger brother. She is taking over the job of her grandma, which is to regulate matters between our world and the world of magic. She is advised by an old talking dog.

WHAT THE HELL?! WHY?!?!?! Is the entire animation industry based on espionage?!
I haven't seen anything this bad since A Bug's Life and Antz came out at the same time! In fact this is WORSE! I mean sure, Jake turns into a dragon while Juniper does not, but COME ON! The talking dogs are the SAME BREED for crying out loud!

You KNOW that these two shows are too similar to have ever come out of the same studio. Perhaps great minds think alike, but not THIS much alike. Somebody stole an idea. For shame. I think Disney's the culprit but that's just me. Does anyone wanna place bets? Not that we'll ever know, I doubt either of these companies wants a lawsuit. But still... wow.

Anyway the only other interesting thing is that Naruto hits Cartoon Network this summer. It's Japan's most popular show today, and it's NOT because it urges kids to "catch em all," it's because it is a GOOD show with a GOOD story and AWESOME characters and drama. So if you're not internet savvy enough to download the 130-ish episode torrents online, or you just can't watch anything with subtitles, be sure to tune in, and maybe the voice-overs won't suck too bad. But I must warn you... I've never met anyone who didn't like this show. ANYONE. Just a warning. Peace.

END GEEK OUT.

Good night everybody! Be good to each other! :^) -Lars