My daughter is majoring in creative writing in college. Even though it’s summer, she still writes every night. Apparently, last night she wrote a 4k+ word chapter (according to her Instagram story, which she uses for accountability).
I think back to my college days and still envy the students today who have the word processor and printer to use like Michael has. The electric typewriter I had was the “in” thing, but making typos on it was still a chore to correct, cutting and pasting ideas was impossible, and I once type a page so completely, it fell out of the typewriter when I reached the bottom and I had to type the entire page over again.
After you’ve cleaned up the spelling errors and grammatical faux pas(s), you’ve come to realize that it’s the wording that sucks. One time I tried MS’s Co-pilot to see if it could come up with better verbiage but it read like a tract from an obituary. A.I. has no heart. Keep pressing on, Mike!
Funny. I remember when I was Michael’s age exhibiting that same sort of frustration when writing. I finally grew up and saved the drama for the page and stage.
All comics are a little based in real life. Everyone has had a melt down moment or two! It’s normal to react that way once in a while, especially when you know you’re alone in the house…and don’t have to explain yourself!
Coopersdad about 2 months ago
YEAH…..RIGHT…….SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!
howtheduck about 2 months ago
Goodness gracious. What a tirade. Where in the world did Michael get this fit of temper?
9thCapricorn about 2 months ago
He’s his mother’s son
win.45mag about 2 months ago
maturity ? Or the need of a paycheck.
sbenton7684 about 2 months ago
Either you have it or you don’t. You’re not writing a book here…
Baarorso about 2 months ago
I’ve heard it said that the writer’s biggest enemy is The Blank Page. ;)
Argythree about 2 months ago
This was the kid mature enough to stay home alone?
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Good thing the rest of the family isn’t home to witness this tantrum—especially April!
Doctor Toon about 2 months ago
I’ve just started writing again after decades of just thinking and talking about it
It is much harder than I remember
MagOctopus about 2 months ago
Standard day for a writer.
mindjob about 2 months ago
reminds me of that scene in Office Space
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
“Garbage in, garbage out”… must be that deformed head of his.
Wren Fahel about 2 months ago
My daughter is majoring in creative writing in college. Even though it’s summer, she still writes every night. Apparently, last night she wrote a 4k+ word chapter (according to her Instagram story, which she uses for accountability).
BJDucer about 2 months ago
I think back to my college days and still envy the students today who have the word processor and printer to use like Michael has. The electric typewriter I had was the “in” thing, but making typos on it was still a chore to correct, cutting and pasting ideas was impossible, and I once type a page so completely, it fell out of the typewriter when I reached the bottom and I had to type the entire page over again.
steveconkey2003 about 2 months ago
Today, gen Z would give up and expect student loan forgiveness.
ctolson about 2 months ago
Remember the old addage – K.I.S.S. and Sargent Joe Friday’s favmous line – “Just the facts ma’am, just the facts.”
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago
After you’ve cleaned up the spelling errors and grammatical faux pas(s), you’ve come to realize that it’s the wording that sucks. One time I tried MS’s Co-pilot to see if it could come up with better verbiage but it read like a tract from an obituary. A.I. has no heart. Keep pressing on, Mike!
CatonaPC© about 2 months ago
What is that computer running? Windows 3.1?
Bob Blumenfeld about 2 months ago
YES, MICHAEL!
Recognizing when you’re producing junk is three quarters of the battle.
“The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shockproof, crap detector.” ― Ernest Hemingway
Watchdog about 2 months ago
Been there
ladykat about 2 months ago
Feel better, Michael?
Daltongang Premium Member about 2 months ago
You do have the temperament to be a Diva thought Michael.
Linguist about 2 months ago
Funny. I remember when I was Michael’s age exhibiting that same sort of frustration when writing. I finally grew up and saved the drama for the page and stage.
waynemadison about 2 months ago
I love how certain words get emphasized with the color red. Also, Edgar looks like he thinks he’s watching some TV program!
kathleenhicks62 about 2 months ago
WOW! I almost sound that bad working at the computer- – - -
pheets about 2 months ago
Frustration can be crippling for some.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
Lack of talent has never stopped people from writing best selling books before……
cracker65 about 2 months ago
Tortured artist.
Ken Gagne Premium Member about 2 months ago
Knowing Lynn, I would’ve thought the original comic of August 7, 1995, would’ve had MIchael on a typewriter. Nope! It was a computer back then, too!
Medtech4 about 2 months ago
All comics are a little based in real life. Everyone has had a melt down moment or two! It’s normal to react that way once in a while, especially when you know you’re alone in the house…and don’t have to explain yourself!
InuYugiHakusho about 2 months ago
Just like when Michael complained about homework.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Outstanding! This is definitely going to be too much reality for some…. Ain’t the creative process wonderful ! ;-)
kamoolah about 2 months ago
Michael could instead be saying:
“Farley, oh Farley!”
“Where are you, Farley?”
“Yoo hoo, anyone seen Farley?”
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 months ago
If you’ve never had a meltdown you’ve never felt anything real
ChattyFran about 2 months ago
As a longtime freelance writer, I can vouch for this feeling. Fortunately, it goes away as soon as you come up with. Good sentence or two…
John Jorgensen about 2 months ago
Yeah, sometimes you just need to get that out of your system. I’ve been there.
vonskippy about 2 months ago
That’s ok kid – AI will shortly take over all Journalist and Writing tasks from the weak minded humans that currently think they can manage.
kamoolah about 2 months ago
Part of being a journalist is to drink heavily. Michael should see what Elly and John have in their liquor cabinet.
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
Dude, it’s not as easy as you think to write a GOOD want ad ;)
Strawberry King about 2 months ago
Yikes and gadzooks!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 2 months ago
Yep! Nice display of maturity.