Sunday, March 30, 2008

Old-Time Radio


Old Time Radio
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

I needed a joke that my mother and my father would understand.
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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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This is a little sneak-preview for my blog readers -- you got to see this comic three hours before it appeared on Comic Genesis.

Friday, March 28, 2008

X-Why Comics Presents


4and4
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

I always wanted to do my own comic book.

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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Last Snake in Ireland


St Patrick and friend
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

I understand that Black Adders plagued England for centuries.

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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008

How Some People Get Their Thrills


Rose Venn diagram
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Well they can stay and rot ... but not Rose.

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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Four-lorn


Four-lorn
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Did you ever just jave one of those days?".

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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

R.I.P. Arthur C. Clarke


RIP Arthur C. Clarke
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

So when do we build the really huge towers?".

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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Monday, March 17, 2008

Lunacon 2008: Costumes and T-shirts

One of the things that I like about Lunacon are the costumes worn by fans and pros alike. The best costumes are saved for the Masquerade, but others, usually simpler costumes are worn throughout the day. For some, it's just a matter of wearing a cape or a hat or tail just for the chance to be a little different. And for the first time in a few years, I brought an outfit to wear Saturday evening while the masquerade was going on.

That said, the most attention I got was actually for two T-shirts that I wore. On Saturday, I had on the Speed Racer shirt that I picked up a year ago at Target. I must've been stopped about a dozen times to be asked about the movie, the trailer and the old series. On Sunday, I wore a "Thing 2" shirt and endured an hour of "Where's Thing 1?" and a couple of hours of "I just saw Thing 1 over there!" (My brother was wearing "Thing 1".)

None of this bothered me, mind you. In fact, the shirts served their purpose ever better than expected. They were great conversation starters even though I didn't really expect them to be. And even though I was surrounded by friendly people with similar interests, breaking into a conversation isn't always easy. Sure, I'm good at it once it starts moving, but that the trouble is getting it started.(*)

Funny thing was that this year no one started a conversation with "Nice cape."

(*)Obligatory math content for my students checking up on their teacher: This is true with math problems, especially the word problems. They are easy to solve once you can get them started. Knowing where and how to start is usually the hardest thing.
Also, you now know that once a year, your math teacher walks around a hotel wearing a cape.

How St. Patrick Drove the Snakes Out of Ireland


St. Patrick
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

The FOIL method becomes the CAID method, which is translates as "football".
Happy St. Patrick's Day
And Happy St. Joseph's Day, the day after tomorrow, to my Italian fans.
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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Lunacon 2008 Report

I'm back from Lunacon 2008 in Rye, NY. Fun times were had by all in the group.
I didn't get to play too many of the games I'd brought. Played a couple of games of Fluxx (highly recommended), but took a pass on the Munchkin Luncheon and Zombies!!! And at one point, I saw four young people at the same table playing Munchkin and Yahtzee, and I thought "Munchkin Yahtzee"? Hey, why not. (Actually, two were playing each.)



What's all this have to do with math, science and webcomics. Not much, really. But it's my blog and I could do it if I want to.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Happy Pi Day!


qtpi
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Apple pi, Pumpkin pi ... you know all the punchlines.
And a big "143" to all my fans ... both of you.
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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Client Number 9


clientn number 9
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Obviously, a case of mistaken identity. Move along.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Trigonometry Jones and the Final Trailer


jenny
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Yes, I'm mixing franchises. You can sue me or take what's behind the curtain.

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(or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.)

Saturday, March 08, 2008

A Guy Walks Into a Bar


jenny
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Math teachers really shouldn't drink. Unfortunately, they're usually driven to it.


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(or catch it on http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.)

Friday, March 07, 2008

Anyone going to Lunacon 2008 in Rye, NY next weekend?

I'll be at Lunacon 2008 next weekend, roaming the hallways, stopping in panels and probably playing a game of Zombies!!! or Fluxx or even Zombie Fluxx or something.

If there are any panels on webcomics, I'll be sure to attend. Maybe I'll pick up a pointer or two.

With luck, I'll be able to create a few panels from it.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Mean Teachers


(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Aren't all math teachers really mean teachers?


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Or catch it on http://xwhy.comiccgenesis.com.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

R.I.P. Gary Gygax

As a part-time geek, I had to note the passing of Gary Gygax, creator of Dungeons & Dragons and founder of an entire industry. I played AD&D back in college and for a couple of years beyond along with other games that I might not have tried otherwise.

My skills as an artist are still limited, so I didn't try to rush an image when I heard the news. But I did want to note his passing. Somewhere out there, my old tenth-level fighter (who probably moved well beyond that without me) is removing his helmet and pausing for a moment.

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Calling Jenny


jenny
(C)Copyright 2008, C. Burke. All rights reserved.

Maybe we should call Tommy, too.

(By the way, calling that number got really old back in the eighties!)

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(or wait for it to appear at http://xwhy.comicgenesis.com.)