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Published: 2012-07-17 02:28:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 2442; Favourites: 69; Downloads: 14
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I don't know if I've said this in the past, but I get ideas for new pictures all the time; it's just that they rarely come to fruition because I can't find the motivation to sit down and draw them out. Well, that was definitely the case for this picture -- I came up with the idea for it months ago, and only now did I sit down to produce it.The idea is pretty straightforward: an unorthodox solution to the world's energy shortage, which involves dangling a Sonic doll in front of Amy Rose and making her run after it on a treadmill, all the while using that energy to power an electric generator. (Though I can't remember the exact inspiration for this picture, I do note a similarity between this and a Family Guy gag where Peter convinces his son Chris to exercise by dangling a Twinkie out of his reach.)
I was gonna trace and color this as normal, but in the course of drawing it I got the idea to make the lines all white and put them against a dark blue background to give it a technical blueprint feel, which I think makes it funnier, because who would have thought to devise a mechanism for harnessing Amy's endless affection for Sonic?
In case you aren't that familiar with me, please don't misconstrue this picture. I'm a big fan of Amy and the Sonamy coupling. I'm just the kind of fan who can laugh at the things he supports. Consider this a caricature of Amy.
EDIT - Also, if the title strikes you as odd, I would have originally called it "Energy Shortage Solution 832" like the header block says on the drawing, but because I'm always looking to see if my work fits within the 100 Themes Challenge, I decided it fit under #64 (Multitasking) best.
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Comments: 82
mjponso In reply to ??? [2012-07-22 04:57:13 +0000 UTC]
As I told someone else, this whole thing was a joke. It's a caricature on Amy and how her affections for Sonic can blind her from reality sometimes.
Besides, it's just a concept sketch. No guarantees on how well it works in practice.
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ChiliDawg890 [2012-07-18 03:34:27 +0000 UTC]
I bet she won't stop running till she dies or gets dehydrated. Whichever comes first
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mjponso In reply to ChiliDawg890 [2012-07-18 03:57:38 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, probably. That's the joke.
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ChiliDawg890 In reply to mjponso [2012-07-18 03:59:13 +0000 UTC]
THE JOKE THAT KEEPS ON RUNNIN. LOLLOLOLOLOL
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mjponso In reply to ChiliDawg890 [2012-07-18 04:03:00 +0000 UTC]
Why do you run? Why do you hide?
Oh, don't you know I just, just wanna be with you?
-- Kutless
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mjponso In reply to ChiliDawg890 [2012-07-18 04:48:50 +0000 UTC]
You can hear that song here if you like: [link]
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warwolf2009 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 20:19:32 +0000 UTC]
This made me get LOL instant Nice idea with picture.
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mjponso In reply to warwolf2009 [2012-07-18 01:16:54 +0000 UTC]
I was hoping for that reaction. Mission accomplished.
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slam422 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 14:04:10 +0000 UTC]
I lol'd so hard!
...but what would this design do to ensure that she doesn't collapse from exhaustion or malnourishment?
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mjponso In reply to slam422 [2012-07-18 01:20:53 +0000 UTC]
Remember, it's a joke. The moment you start seriously pondering the merits of this idea is the moment you kill the joke.
But thanks for dropping by. Glad I made you laugh.
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slam422 In reply to mjponso [2012-07-18 12:01:20 +0000 UTC]
Oh, I know it's a joke; I was joking around, too.
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mjponso In reply to sonicgail [2012-07-18 01:24:06 +0000 UTC]
The sad fact is, as dense as Amy can be sometimes, this might actually give you a few hours' worth of energy.
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mjponso In reply to sonicgail [2012-07-19 01:06:51 +0000 UTC]
If one considers how much Amy's affection for Sonic can blind her to reality, it might take her a few hours to realize she isn't making any progress.
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sonicgail In reply to mjponso [2012-07-19 13:04:19 +0000 UTC]
...
didn't quitte catch what you're meaning
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mjponso In reply to Death-wish2 [2012-07-18 01:24:34 +0000 UTC]
Glad you thought it was funny...that's what I was aiming for.
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IronBatMaiden91 In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 02:32:31 +0000 UTC]
Hahahaha!! This is funny and cute!! If there were a Sonic version, there would be Sonic running to a chili dog!
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mjponso In reply to IronBatMaiden91 [2012-07-17 02:34:23 +0000 UTC]
I had the same idea. But I thought it'd be sillier to draw Amy with hearts in her eyes.
Plus, this gives me an opportunity to draw Amy in her Riders outfit (my favorite outfit of hers).
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