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So it's three minutes till lunchtime on a Friday, when the head of some other department steps into your cubicle and starts to explain how because of this - and it's brilliant, believe me, really ground-breaking - change he's made to the way HIS department does things, you're going to need to redo all the work you've done for the past six months and, really sorry about this, we need it all done by Monday afternoon.Your eyes glaze over and wander to the motivational poster on the wall - it's something with penguins - but THAT is not what you're seeing. THIS is what you're seeing. The vision that truly motivates you.
His people won't be calling your people, and you won't need to tell him to talk to the hand. Because THIS guy, his entire family, and everyone who's ever worked with him are about to TELL IT TO YOUR GIANT ROBOT.
Yep. They'll be screaming and running for cover - and cover, you can trust me on this, will not be available. The three ton steely feet of your Obedient Servant will grind them all into a pinkish slurry of terror and despair as your own personal Giant Robot responds to this onslaught of corporate incompetence with a rampage of implacable destruction. And All Will Be Well.
Man, am I glad I left the day job.
Anyway, this began its life as an idea for a Retropolis Transit Authority t-shirt - [link] - but couldn't be stopped until it had plowed its path of destruction through DA prints, along with a poster, greeting cards, and a malevolent coffee mug - [link] - because once that Giant Robot gets going, brothers and sisters, it is no mean feat to stop it. Which is as it should be.
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Comments: 35
jannadann [2013-08-01 18:27:41 +0000 UTC]
Have that day job and a Giant robot would cme in handy.
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BlueShadesComics [2011-07-30 03:51:54 +0000 UTC]
I think I might just buy one of those shirts.
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BlueShadesComics In reply to BlueShadesComics [2011-11-19 04:24:52 +0000 UTC]
I bought the shirt. It's awesome!
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RedVenture [2011-02-04 14:11:48 +0000 UTC]
So is this mail order or do I have to come pick it up from the factory?
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BWS In reply to RedVenture [2011-02-04 14:17:08 +0000 UTC]
It's Freight On Buyer, I'm afraid. You really don't want to go next-day delivery on these.
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RedVenture In reply to BWS [2011-02-04 14:24:26 +0000 UTC]
Well my fleet of semi trucks is currently busy with a few projects I have going in Canada... guess I'll just have to drive down with a friend and ride it home then.
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KassidiKeys [2010-11-16 02:36:52 +0000 UTC]
hello!
great work!
I've featured you here - [link]
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ChazKemp [2009-01-19 13:11:32 +0000 UTC]
The illustration is awesome & your narrative is right on the money! I miss the steady paycheck that comes with a 9-5, but that's about ALL I miss...
I. want. one.
Thanks for sharing this with us... very very well done!
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OutlawStudios [2008-06-09 13:19:14 +0000 UTC]
I really like this piece alot very funny!!!!!!
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skull [2008-05-19 17:07:57 +0000 UTC]
Another stunning piece from one of my favourite Watchees. +fav
How many people told you it reminds them of the recently-released game Bioshock? But I know you've been bringing the retro long before.
I love the style, the atmosphere and the humour. And I really, really hope your boss did, in fact, end up telling it, or attemptingh to tell it, to the giant robot!
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simmike [2008-05-14 00:12:29 +0000 UTC]
ahahaha, awesome! I want one of those hanging on my wall!!
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nayhem [2008-05-13 22:14:30 +0000 UTC]
Penguins? You mean the one that goes:
"Until you spread your wings, you have no idea how far you can walk"?
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horai [2008-05-13 17:54:40 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful robot, all those ground under corporate feet should own one.
My personal solution is to casually inform them I've studied Kung Fu for 7 years and would they like a demonstration.
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Overstear [2008-05-13 16:19:56 +0000 UTC]
The robot doesn't quite seem the listening type, but hey I'll give it a try and see what happens.
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damorpheus [2008-05-13 13:16:06 +0000 UTC]
yup... i'll sure tell it
and now im gonna fav it
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Treyos [2008-05-13 12:37:22 +0000 UTC]
Definitely need to get me one of those (I'm referring to the robot, naturally). Your baseball bat idea has some merit too, but it would be too tempting to actually use it.
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Peekajinx [2008-05-13 04:57:13 +0000 UTC]
Awesome artwork, and I got a kick out of the story. I really like the almost retro but futuristic feel of this. Haha, if that makes sense o_O
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stormwrought [2008-05-13 02:54:46 +0000 UTC]
Aw, HELL yeah. I need me one of those giant robots. If I can't afford that, maybe just a little one that flies around.
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White-Tean [2008-05-13 01:56:27 +0000 UTC]
Ohhhhhhh!!!! I love the flaming glow in this one!
It's such an awesomely magnificent flamey flaming glow!!!
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DonSimpson [2008-05-12 22:46:16 +0000 UTC]
Tell it to my Giant Robot ... I'll be glad you did.
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Figgs [2008-05-12 22:05:30 +0000 UTC]
Your stuff is so reminiscent of those classic old sci-fi style movies! A style which I am trying to master...
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DesignsByEve [2008-05-12 21:37:26 +0000 UTC]
That is just awesome hon! Could easily see that hanging on a wall for sure
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rcoots [2008-05-12 21:34:23 +0000 UTC]
LOL!
Where can i get one of those. A giant robot I mean?
This is why I want to work for myself....
Good luck!
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BWS In reply to rcoots [2008-05-12 21:38:21 +0000 UTC]
Well, in lieu of a robot I think a good plan is to keep an old baseball bat - with sixteen penny nails jutting out of it at strange angles - hanging on the wall. The deal is that you never actually pick the bat up. You just keep looking at it while someone's talking to you, over and over. And over. Thoughtfully.
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rcoots In reply to BWS [2008-05-12 22:13:04 +0000 UTC]
Ah. Should've thought of that. Thanks, I'll keep it in mind!
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