Ominous Questions for June 6th, 2008
June 6th, 2008Welcome to Ominous Questions! Today we have a very special email, entitled “Walt is my favorite character, I don’t understand why you don’t do more with him”. This missive comes by way of Not Based on Walt, a name which takes a great deal off my mind:
Dear creators of ominous knife,I absolutely love your comic. I stumbled on it the other day when I happened to be doing a google search on the words “web-comics” and “ominous.”
One character that I thought was great was the one you call “Walt.” I thought he showed real potential for development and growth.
This is actually why I’m writing. While I think Walt is great, I can’t help but notice that he goes un-used. Now, I’m not suggesting that you rename your comic “Ominous Walt”…though I could see why you would. What I am saying, though, is that I think we need to see more Walt. THERE’S JUST SO MUCH POTENTIAL FOR GREATNESS! Honestly, the other characters are okay too, but they’re kind of boring compared to Walt.
What I think he really needs are some story line boosts. Maybe stories that focus almost exclusively on him. Here are some suggestions:
1. Walt goes to Seminary- After feeling a call to ministry, Walt packs up and moves to Massachusetts. His friends start to feel the void of his absence more and more, and begin to call him on his Delaware based cell phone to tell him how much they miss him. I realize we haven’t seen much of Walt thus far, but he strikes me as the sort of character who is prone to loneliness. After much heartache, Walt agrees to come home.
2. Walt kills a cheetah- Pretty self explanatory…and awesome.
3. Walt 2- The older model of Walt is replaced by a larger, high tech model. Little does the group know, it has secretly been given the brain of a criminal. Now the original Walt must make a stand, and take down this monstrosity.
4. Walt Fighter- Walt gets bored and decides to make a video game for his friends. In the process he accidentally creates a higher intelligence that becomes bent on bringing every house hold appliance in the apartment building to life.
5. Walt sit at his computer and writes his friends about a web comic they have started, and asks them to put him in it more- While he does this he can be eating a peanut butter sandwich with Doritos mixed in.
6. Walt Walt- I just figured this could be a few panels talking about how great Walt is.
So there you are. Some food for thought. Bear in mind that I’m a great guy or gal, so if you want to use any of these ideas I won’t expect any royalties.
Sincerely,
Someone who Walt is not based on.
Walt: This is by far the most poignant and insightful email I’ve ever read.
Mick: Is this admissible? It’s not even a question.
Walt: It doesn’t need to be a question and I will ruin your life if you make another comment like that. It’s a wonderful letter, full of suggestions that only a madman would ignore.
Victor: It’s a good letter, but the thing is, Walt’s been pretty busy lately. But trust me, he’ll be showing up soon.
Calvin: Plus, those are all ideas that we’ve cooked up for the next six weeks! I don’t know how this person did it, but they managed to spoil the next month and a half’s worth of storylines.
Touché, Not Based on Walt, Touché.
Well, that about does it for this week’s Ominous Questions (and apparently statements and suggestions), but make sure to come back every Friday for new questions! Also, don’t forget to contribute. See you all next week!
June 7th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
wow kevin and gibbs… this is really funny. You guys have outdone yourselves. I look forward to seeing you guys and seeing more of your comics.