If you've ever stayed in a dorm, this will apply to you.

DormZ 1 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

DormZ I've finnaly made it to the university. I can't wait to meet my roomate and move in. Wow! It looks so nice and new in here. Or maybe I was wrong... Welcome to rez.

DormZ 2 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

DormZ Ok. Well, I'm sure things aren't as bad as they seem. I'm sure after I meet my roomate and finnish moving in things will be ok. Or I could yet again be proved wrong. Hey roomie. Don't mess with my stuff and we'll be ok.

DormZ 3 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

DormZ So, why is my roomate a monkey? I am here as a government experement testing entrance criteria for University What, you're testing if even you can get in? No. I am testing if even you can. You are not doing so good thus far. You have not even questioned why I can talk.

The first two were kind of boiler-plate, although well executed.  The last one was great.  Make more.

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peddling the funny around since 09/24/2002

DormZ 4 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

OK then...... Well, If we're going to be living together, I guess I should introduce myself. I'm Max. Max? That is the best your parrents could come up with? What's wrong with Max? It could mean Maximillian, or party to the Max. I realy do not think so. Ok then. What do you think Max stands for. Maxipad

DormZ 5 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

Ok then wise guy. What's your name? He who jumps from branch, gets foot caught on leaf, and falls on head. So, your clumsy then That will work

I agree the first two's humor is only based on the reveal of the character, but they are really the same thing.

The third is funny, hands down. The last one I like but not as good, maybe try a new situation.

DormZ 6 by carefully_strange 2-27-08

My roomates a monkey, the dorm manager's a dinosaur, is there nothing good here? Maybe I should just head home now. Then again... Hi. I'm Rachel. Dammit... So your the one rooming with my ex-boyfriend

Ehh, not bad, overall. A lot of the jokes were fairly obvious, and several were not well-executed, but with some practice, I think you could make some decent comics. Keep practicing, you have potential.

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what happened to my rustic monologue? ...i'm not sleeping with that producer again

DormZ 7 by carefully_strange 2-28-08

I need some help moving in the last of my stuff. Would you mind helping me? Sure I needed to move the desk out to make room for my craps table. What? Isn't gambling illegal in dorms? You really are naive Are those kegs holding up your bed?

DormZ 8 by carefully_strange 2-28-08

Our floor RA Brian should be able to help you understand dorms a little better. why don't you go find him? Sure, why not. A little understanding would help a lot right now. Why is Death wandering the halls? Oh. That's Brian.

Almost done introducing the characters now.

Dormz 9 by carefully_strange 2-28-08

Wait. Our floor RA is Death? Ya, his job was starting to get to him, so he descided to take a course here. Ummmm.......OK. What exactly is he taking? Photography. He said it calms his nerves. What does he photograph then? The people who just died? That, and kittens.

I like your moxie. You show alot of dedication to your concept and I respect that. Keep up the good work!

You're already funnier than a couple of other new users I can name. I'll give you a hint, they use numbers in their user name. They also are very lame and unfunny, but don't worry, you're much better on both accounts. You have the heart of a champion and I can't wait to read "Dormz 50" and beyond!

The force is strong with this one.

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what happened to my rustic monologue? ...i'm not sleeping with that producer again

you'd think by going to college you would know how to spell

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You'd think. However, they only really worry about that if your major is English.

 Anyway, here's the next one.

DormZ 10 by carefully_strange 2-28-08

So, why were you dating a monkey anyway? He seemed like a sweet guy at first, before he started throwing crap at the professors. Please tell me you mean pens and things like that. He's a monkey. What do you think. Right in the middle of class? Gave a whole new twist to our studies on the psychology of sexuality.

Still kinda playing around with ideas as you can see with this one, but the general story of the strip is there.

DormZ 11 - Beware of the future by carefully_strange 2-28-08

I'm you from the future. I've come back to give you vital information Are you going to tell me how to become a millionaire? No. but I'm not sure why I didn't think of that too. I'm here to warn you about physics Physics? But I'm not even taking physics. Just let me finish hooking up my computer. I don't mean the class. The wires here are as old as the building.

DormZ 12 - Welcome to Class by carefully_strange 2-29-08

Hi, I'm Max. I'm taking your English 100 class MAX! ARE YOU THE ONE THAT THREW CRAP AT ONE OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSORS!?! Umm, no. this is my first year here. OH, SO YOUR A MOMA'S BOY WHO'S HAVING UNIVERSITY PAID FOR HIM! Umm, no. I'm on student loans. WELL THEN WELCOME TO THE CLASS. THE SOONER YOU ACKNOWLEGE HOW MUCH MORE I KNOW THEN YOU, THE SOONER YOU WILL PASS.

DormZ 13 - What is this speaking? by carefully_strange 2-29-08

Hi. I'm Max. I thought I'd try to meet the rest of the people on the floor. No time. I'm trying to get the Ring of Eternity, and I'm only 5 grazgogs away. If you want to talk, IM my MSN before I log on every night at 7. I don't have MSN... Then we have nothing more to talk about.

DormZ 14 - meet the parents by carefully_strange 2-29-08

Wow, your room has a window? Sweet. Don't all the rooms have windows? Ya, but my room doesn't have this window. You don't happn to have any weed do you? I'm running low. I take it your parents are paying for your schooling.

Sorry it's been so long since I've done anything with this comic. a year really is too long for me to go without writing any more for it. Hope to be able to write more regularily again now.

What we all go to school for by carefully_strange 3-22-09

Wow. How'd you guess that? Just a shot in the dark. What are you taking here anyway? I'm getting my BA in FA. They have a bachelors degree in Fuck All? Fine Art Close enough

DormZ 16 - and this is where we stand. by carefully_strange 3-22-09

So, umm, Brian? Hi, I live on your floor. Hi. I hear you like kittens. Yes, I do. I hear you like to breath. Ummm, yes. sorry, I was just trying to talk about something that intrests you. So was I.

DormZ 17 - Kittens and Breathing by carefully_strange 3-22-09

Yes, breathing does interest me. what does that have to do with kittens You breath, kittens breath. it's all the same. So, anything that breaths interests you? why is that? I usualy only see things after they stop breathing. I like seeing what people are like while they're still alive. So if you like seeing people while we're still alive, why do you photograph kittens? I didn't say I like seeing people, I said I like seeing what their like. It's much more satisfying when they stop breathing that way. I just like kittens

Ok, it's been a REALY long time since I've done anything with this comic, but here we go, some new ones finnaly.

Dormz 18 - welcome to eating by carefully_strange 8-10-10

That'll be $10.78 please. For chips, a pop, and a burger? don't you think that's a little high? This is your first year isn't it? Ya, how'd you guess? Because your comparing us to McDonalds, and you seem think complaining will make a difference.

Dormz 19 - Lets make a difference by carefully_strange 8-10-10

Hey! Want to Join our new Sustanability Club? I guess. What would I have to do? Well, first thing would be to help us give out the 5000 pamphlets we had printed up on how to save paper. um...... Then help us Raise money for the Save the Snow party we want to throw. you know. I think I'll pass.

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Dormz 20 by carefully_strange 8-10-10

Typing to a classmate So, what did I miss in History Today I think he was talking about the American Civil War, or maybe the War of Independence. Not sure Typing to a classmate Ya, he talks realy fast, it's hard to make sense of him. I was also high, so you know how it is. I've got the notes though if you want them. Typing to a classmate Thanks that would help a lot No problem.