CC203: Mind over Matter by mmyers 8-07-03

The On the Bricks concert in Atlanta Man, this is horrible. It's like 90 degrees out here and there's people everywhere and the humidity combined with the rain is making it over 100. It's not so bad. By using my mind to cool my body, I have a steady chill going through me and it feels like 68 degrees inside my skin. But most of the music is terrible and all the frat boys are slam dancing to They Might be Giants. Again, by using my mind, I make the experience enjoyable. It's all perspective, man. The bad music fades into the background, and the frats are merely expressing themselves with dance. Man, Doug, you've got a great outlook. Let's grab a beer at the concession stand. Excellent idea. Now you're getting the ide...Christ in a cropduster! $8.50 for piss warm beer?! You must be shitting me! I'll be kicked in the nuts by a kangeroo before I pay $8.50 for a Fosters.

CC203: Mind over Matter epilogue by mmyers 8-07-03

What do you want? *thump* Oww, my nuts...I guess I'll have a Fosters then...owww. Fosters, it's American for Australian for beer, bottled in Milwaukee. Drink it, mate.

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I should have forseen the kangaroo showing up in the epilogue, but it still cracked me up.

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Referring to an earlier entry by Infalatble Man...

CC 203: A hot summer? What are the chances of that? by jes_lawson 8-07-03

Weather forecasts for this summer in the UK are predicted to break all temperature and sunshine records. Wow! Cool! ...and the chances of the Third Cricket Test being interrupted by rain are said to be "virtually nil" Something ain't right up there... You're telling me!

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Summer Releases, 2003 by Chi_The_Cynic 8-07-03

T3: Rise of the Politician Are you John Connor? Are you seriously running for the governorship? The Incredible Sulk You wouldn't like me when I'm angry! So what the hell do you call THIS, President Bush? Pirates of the CaRIAAbean KaZaArrrrrr!

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part I by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

One six-string please. Real or fake? Oh, real please. Ow! My fingers are bleeding!

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part II by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

I'm quiting this band! Sorry, I'm getting married... Come on honey, let's get out of here. I should have known we'd never get far!

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part III by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

Ah, here I am at the good ol' drive-in... hey hey! Look at that! Hey there pretty lady, what's your name? Yu.

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part IV by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

You know. If you had to go some place. And you had to go for long time. And I could not go. I would wait forever. Oh man! She's holding my hand... well... it's now or never... I... I... I want to dress up as a bear and have you spank me with a cricket bat.

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part V by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

*Sigh* Everytime I play this old six-string I think about Yu. I wonder whatever went wrong... ...oh yeah...

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Poop.

The hot tour of the summer.

Rolling Rock Town Fair...Who doesn't belong here? by niteowl 7-28-03

Sum 41 Blink 182 Def Leppard

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CC 203 : Why car accidents happen during summer. by niteowl 8-07-03

Sir, you just caused a 17 car accident. Are you drunk? How did this happen? Well, there was this hot girl in a Camaro next to me with her top off and...

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CC 203 : The Summer blockbuster is back. by niteowl 8-07-03

Jaws V. Or VI. Or something. Opening in theaters in the Summer of 2004. You know, I am the last human being on Earth...once you eat me, then what? They're cooking up some new movie ideas as we speak. Jaws vs. The Fly! Coming in the Summer of 2005! You're pretty fly for a white guy, Jeff. Jaws in Space! Has he finally met his match? Find out in the Summer of 2006! Prepare to be my dinner, puny alien. Eat this.

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The Weather Channel by niteowl 7-27-03

Hmm, it's getting stormy outside, better check The Weather Channel... ...And it's another beautiful day here in Atlanta. As you can see, lots of people enjoying the wonderful weather here, biking, taking in some sun at the beach... Come on, get to the Twin Cities already... ...Low humidity and light winds here in Atlanta today, with a high of 85 degrees made for an almost perfect day, with more sun and temperatures in the 80's expected for tomorrow... ...elsewhere, 3 separate tornadoes have hit St. Paul Minnesota. 300 people have died. It's time for a commercial break, and when we come back, we'll talk about New York City for a half hour!

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Stripper Vacations? by umfumdisi 8-07-03

jes_lawson: yes, www.palindromes.com! mmyers: Snoop-Dogg filling in for Al Roker!?! "Fo' shizzle, ma nizzle, it's gonna drizzle" kaufman: Now to launch my own site... www.thesmokingpun.com

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This isn't mine, nor any of my alter egos', but I have to submit this classic from a Mystery Contest of yore ...

How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Frosty 1-23-02

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What did I do over my summer vacation?

I played with dolls.

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation by kaufman 8-08-03

One of the highlights of my summer so far was going and seeing the Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota. It's a sight so impressive, they've even written a song about it.

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A Summertime Commercial by flickguy 8-08-03

**whew** *glug glug glug* Nestea Cool: Cool to the core!

Much like every bad idea in the history of bad ideas, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

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Hot Clichés by umfumdisi 8-08-03

Hotter Than Hell: Hot enough for ya? Not really. When Hell Freezes Over: Bend over, baby. Ahma 'bout to go barnyard on ya. I'd kill myself, but I don't think that would help. Mad As A Red Bull On Tuesday: THAT'S A SIMILE, YOU ASSHAT!

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CC 203: Bummertime by NeoVid 8-08-03

109 degrees... if I get out of the shade, I'll vaporize. Why the hell did I wear a black jacket? Hmm. Smells like someone's barbecuing. Where's that coming from? Oh. Roasted pigeons.

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I've killed threads before, but I never thought I'd be able to do it to a popular contest.

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"Only things I approve of should exist." -some guy on the internet

You must use this power for good... not evil.

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This is not my empire.

Summertime...And The Livin' Is Easy by umfumdisi 8-10-03

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CC 203 is now over, the UK record breaking temperatures of Saturday having been replaced by the more typical British weather this morning, i.e. a thunderstorm that flooded my new house, which was why I am late judging this.

In the end it was a very clear cut decision, but first to some comics I liked:

attitudechicka: Summer in Indy - Funny coz it's true.

mmyers: Summer is the time for festivals - KKKKK.What more to say? And the Mind over Matter two-parter: I am so going to be that beer guy later this month...

bargaintuan: Too Hot - "I think the roof of my mouth is sweating" Bonus points for a funny line.

kaufman: Mid-Atlantic summer of 2003 in review.

illyanadmc: Summer in Tucson. Yes,one weekend of 37°C is nothing compared to Arizona!

On to the Top 5:

Ewwwww

Fireworks! by Ewwwww 7-05-03

Look at those fireworks! You know, somewhere President Bush is sheading a tear... You really think so? I would too if I couldn't read...

Cutting.

Rabid_Weasle:

CC 203: Summer of '69 - Part I by Rabid_Weasle 8-07-03

One six-string please. Real or fake? Oh, real please. Ow! My fingers are bleeding!

Great series.

In third place is UnknownEric:

CC203: The Perils of Being A Music Geek by UnknownEric 8-07-03

What are you so upset about? Dude, I went on Stripcreator today and saw that the new contest was called "Here Comes The Summer" and that series were welcome... Yeah, so? Well, before reading the rest of the rules, I went and made 67 comics involving The Undertones. What?

I'm a big fan of the Undertones. Super bonus points for being a music geek!

Runner up was
dcomposed for his epic Photoshop series - this one might have won on its own, and had there been less nudity in the series, it probably would have won.

But the winner, for taking the theme of summer, extending it a bit and turning humour on its head in the process, then making me clap in appreciation is Chi_The_Cynic

Summer Releases, 2003 by Chi_The_Cynic 8-07-03

T3: Rise of the Politician Are you John Connor? Are you seriously running for the governorship? The Incredible Sulk You wouldn't like me when I'm angry! So what the hell do you call THIS, President Bush? Pirates of the CaRIAAbean KaZaArrrrrr!

Chi - I pass the torch. CC 204 is all yours.

I'm taking a well-deserved summer break from Stripcreator for a week or so to move into my new house properly and enjoy what passes for summer over here. Thanks to everyone who entered, see you on the flip-side.

Jes_L

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Good one, Chi_

I think you nailed it with "Pirates of the CaRIAAbean."

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Everyone...don't forget to sign up for CD Swap #3. pm me for details or check out CDS Forum.

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Some omissions:

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[*]I forgot to say how much I love dcom's Asian girls. The frowning one is awesome.
[*] I forgot to honourably mention umfumdisi for his Photoshopped entry and blatant attempt at ingratiation in "Stripper Vacations?" Consider yourself honourably mentioned, sir.
[*] buffylavalamp's strip made me look up Lillith Fair. I see what you mean...
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Right, that's it from me for a week or so. Happy cycling.

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Congrats chi!
And thanks for the mention jes.

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"No obscene images." I guess I'll just have to settle for saying cocksucker a lot.

*rakishly twirls his moustache* haHAH!

Thank you for such fine judging, Jes: a CCC (Chi's Comic Competition) will be winging its way to you all very shortly...