“Good afternoon, I’m James Muck, and this is Channel Eight News. Strange reports are coming in from down town today. Our reporter is down there, circling the skies in a helicopter. What’s happening, Michael?”
“There seems to be some kind of infestation down here, James. Some kind of…. blubs lying on top of the buildings!”
“We’re seeing them, Michael. Quite a sight. What are they?”
“I have no idea, but they do not seem like anything of this world… Oh my god…”
“What’s happening down there, Michael?”
“They’re eating the buildings!”
“Are the buildings evacuated?”
“People are still running out of the entrances, James! Some are jumping out of the windows! Oh, this is…”
“Horrible news from down town, there. We’ll be right back after these messages.”
“Need reforms? Call Johnson and son Construction!”
“Carbar! The chocolate bar of the future!”
“Some days things just won’t go your way. Billy Beer, the road to success!”
“We’re back live on Channel Eight News. Monstrous creatures have infested several tall buildings down town. What can you tell us, Michael?”
“The monsters have eaten several buildings down to the ground, sir. Wait! A bright light! Another monster just appeared out of nowhere, on top of a building nearby. We’re going closer for a better… Turn! The tentacles… Get us out of here! Get us… Aaaaaaaahhhhhh….biiiiiiiiiiiip”
“We seem to have lost contact with our team down town. Here’s a word from our sponsors.”
“Do you feel down? Does the world not treat you right? Treat yourself to a treat! Carbar! The chocolate of the future!”
Fictionspawn 
I like how the TV Channel Eight News is detached from the serious reality – Oh well – throw me another Carbar the chocolate that HAS a future.
I wonder when the gobbling blobs will reach the TV News Building – would our reporter notice?
Should I laugh or be scared?
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The ideal situation would be that you did both 😀 Who knows, maybe there’s a blob eating down the studio building at this very moment…. But, hey, don’t forget the sponsors!
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The picture is amazing! And the story! A wry insight into how human beings can be concerned by the most trivial of things while the world burns around them. Nicely done, my monster-creating friend.
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Thanks a lot, Spaceman! Happy to hear from you! Indeed, someone has to pay for the news as well… Hopefully, they didn’t create the monsters.
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Now there is a thought 😀
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This is why I always have lots of chocolate in the cupboard 😀 Super drawing and story!
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For a better future. Thanks!
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Someone told me the other day that octopuses were from outer space. I think you just proved the theory! Your artwork is awesome as always 🙂
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I don’t think you should trust that theory too much, Chris, but it would be nice 🙂 Thanks!
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I appreciate the cynicism.
I really like the touch of the monster in the bottom right just peeking at the viewer. Nice touch.
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Thank you, Muños! Happy you liked it
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Isn’t it awful, all that darn news keeps getting in the way of the commercials 🙂
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Worst part is, they don’t even pay.
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Love the reference to Billy Beer.
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That was either my subconsciousness or a coincidence. I had to google it now 😀
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Your sarcasm is perfect.
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Thanks!
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Very funny, and great artwork.
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Thanks Marleen! First one after Christmas holidays. I’ll try to get one out every Tuesday now, we’ll see how it goes. Happy to hear from you!
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