The System 355: Experts
The first in a possibly exhaustive series on how to be an expert.
HEY EXPLOSM FANS! Thanks to my good friends Rob (the drinker), Kris (the “Funniest Man on the Internet”), Matt (the other drinker) and Dave (possibly another drinker) for posting The System on their site as “Stuff We Like”. I noticed right off when people started commenting on early comics. That’s generally a pretty good giveaway.
For those of you who are fans of Explosm, while I suggest you bookmark the site and read it religiously, I may also suggest you might want to check out some comics in the past on Jimmy the Murderdog, Explosions, Batman and possibly farts. Of course there’s plenty more on biking, coffee, typography, and (my favorite) rules and terms that may just tickle your oh-so-refined fancy.
A little behind the scenes: Apologies for the late-in-the-day updates, the lack of consistency, etc. While there is always the RSS feed, the comic is still being churned out as fast as I can. A little bit of real life has trickled into the process, but rest assured more are coming and I’m trying to keep to the Mon / Wed / Fri schedule as best I can. Of course with none from last Friday, I’ll try to make that up this week as a show of good faith to you loyal Systemics out there.
April 5th, 2010 at 2:52 am
Heh. That’s the first time someone called out to a group of people that came from another website, and it included ME! Just finished the arcive (good stuff, I might add) and your space of humor situated on the tubes will be forever marked in my bookmarks.
April 5th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
If you just use some very technical sounding words, which you make up on the spot (just make sure they sound very complicated, you're covered.
Facts and statistics–easy, just show upward trends and large pie pieces on the charts and tell them, "obviously since you are totally familiar with this material, I don't need to provide any further explanation". (This should make them feel like idiots–especially in front of other colleagues–if they want to ask anything.)
April 5th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I was linked here from Explosm. Just finished reading the entire archive, and The System is truly awesome. Looking forward to more!
April 5th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thanks!
April 5th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Same here.
Also, question for the designer, if you don't mind?
While Kris is in charge of exploiting weird phenomena in life, Dave's task is debunking every single odd American phrase, Rob is the one for simulating sexist, degrading, humiliating, etc. situations in his comics and Matt is mostly fond of making jokes about mostly pop culture and the current generation of hedonism.
Now, my question is: Which one IS YOUR FAVOURITE? GROW SOME BALLS AND PICK ONE. YOU HEARD ME. CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY.
I like Rob's most.
April 6th, 2010 at 1:56 am
I'm also an Explosm convert. Adding The System to my ever-growing list of can't-effing-wait-for-the-next-update comics.
April 6th, 2010 at 6:55 am
I came here from explosm.net and I gotta say your stuff is funny!
for me) to getting posters, prints, t-shirts, and the like!
I am already getting the means (money=short supply
And just so you know I am bugging my friends and family as we speak to read The System religiously as I will from now on.
LONG LIVE THE SYSTEM!
April 6th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I'm ALSO a follower of the link from Explosm's homepage, and I've got to say, this is awesome. I've spent a few hours just flipping through the archives, and I love it. Bookmarked right there in that special place with explosm, keep it up man!
April 6th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Thanks! Can't wait til you buy stuff!
April 6th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Sounds kinky
April 6th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I for another got your link from explosm
I read all of your comics and seriously it's great! keep up the good work men!! TYPO POWA
April 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I found your comics yesterday and now at 9.52 am have read your entire archive (school break) the whole concept is brilliant and i will continue to check for updates.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Wow… I just got here, right where I started and coming from C&H… The System has won a place in my morning coffee-and-comics ritual, right after C&H and before PHD. Just great!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Thanks! Take that, PHD!
Now tell 10 people.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Again i am from explosm and i have spent the past three nights up till about 1am reading through the archives. Awesome stuff. Screw the homework i was supposed to do
April 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Thanks! Awesome.
April 16th, 2010 at 2:54 am
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I'm out of comics after reading the archive, although that's completely my fault. I feel like a fat kid on rations, I misjudged how many I had to last me Dx!
July 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 am
I'm putting you on a three-a-week diet.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:41 am
IM giving you a PRRROMOTIONNNN for helping to lead a healthy life