Double Exposure
Regardless of the animosity that the two Sonya’s hold for one another, they are nothing, if not consummate professionals. Any celebrity depends on two things to keep themselves current and working; their professionalism and the love of their fans. You lose either one of those, then you lose everything. Sometimes just the love of fans can keep a stars flame burning bright for a short while, but without that balance of professionalism to keep it burning, it fizzles out when the next hot item comes along. For instance, how much of Paris Hilton have we seen now that Kim Kardashian is in the spotlight? Not a heck of a lot. Kardashian had better enjoy the fame and fortune while she can, because fans are a fickle lot and tend to jump the bandwagon as a matter of course,…time and time again! Now our two Sonya’s despite their enmity for one another know which side their bread is buttered on and with a fine balance of professionalism and fan-appreciation they should be around for a long while… Let’s hope so!
Be well folks and enjoy your week! – Jim
Really didn’t think you were gonna milk it along this far, but, Da-Yumm!, dude! I can barely get past panel #1. The blood sport & the biceps at the end make it worth it, though. 😉 😛
A few years back, 2005 IIRC, I was living in Latvia and attended a Medieval Fair in a small city called Cēsus (pronounced sort of like TSAY sus with short, abrupt “s” sounds). You have to try to imagine being in town where the main attraction is a 700-and some year old castle that’s been partially restored, and the fairgronds were held on the ancient Fair Grounds of the castle. Two thirds of the horizon was obscured by castle walls and battlements about three times as old as the United States.
And they were holding competition tournaments in Medieval-style fighting. The people performing/competing were hard-core serious, people with Viking ancestry going up against Finns and Latvians, all fighting as if they were repelling an invasion from the 1200s. Like a Renfair “tournament,” but with about 80% of the safety guards & precautions missing. There was blood aplenty, broken bones, contusions that looked fatal … all in good fun with alus (Latvian ale) in copious quantity.
One of the more memorable portions of that event was the ‘Lady Warriors’ segment, where about a dozen women dressed in various chainmail & other armor and generally looking like Valkyries dropped fresh from the heavens went through about a half-dozen elimination rounds.
Never … and, I repeat: NEVER … would I get in the ring against any of them. I’m a big dude, about 6’1″ and ~215 lbs. fit. Those “girls” beat the living tar out of each other, with blood aplenty, at least one broken nose, contusions that looked fatal …. all in good fun and large horns of alus for all.
Damn. I miss Latvia.
This is reminding me of seeing a group of Celtic re-enactors doing spear catching. Yes, you read that right, they were throwing spears at each other and trying to catch them without getting themselves kebabed.
Sounds brutal, yet entertaining, 3X! Latvian Ale at the after-festivities sounds like it made all it worthwhile.
I’m not sure what you mean by “milk it along”! You mean the storyline or the webcomic itself?
I suppose my word choice should have been more careful. On the first strip in this arc I figured it was a one-off gag. Wasn’t expecting anything more, so I sort’a typed out my surprised reaction at the speed of consciousness without re-reading it more carefully. Got a bit too wrapped up in my own anecdote and fond memories that your strip brought to mind. I can see how “milked it” might have come across as a bit derogatory … which is exactly what I would NOT have wished to convey here.
My apologies. Text-only communications like these can insinuate the wrong nuance(s) quite easily. I have too much respect for your work to post anything so snide. If I feel the need for a legitimate criticism, I will do so quite directly and openly. I do understand the hard work that goes into sustained creativity and presenting stories and gags, artwork and all original material. When I feel strongly enough to state any criticism, I always endeavor to do so pleasantly and with constructive intent.
The art, sexiness and the humor here warrant only admiration, as far as I’m concerned.
As per the Zona universe, Cha na amanh. ( http://barbarianprincess.com/ ) An expression of apology and request for forgiveness for offense against your cha.
I already owe you an ale sometime for your wonderful work on Barwench Tales. I’ll consider it at least two now, and hope the day comes when I can treat you to something that at least measures up to Latvian-style. 😉
I’d be glad to hoist a pint or two with you anytime 3X. You’ve been one of my biggest supporters since Barwench Tales and I’m the one who owes you a drink or two for sticking with me this long.
No apologies necessary either, I just thought I’d get you to clarify it to see if there was something I was doing wrong and what I could do to fix it. I did Barwench Tales over at Legend of Bill for over 75 strips, about a year and a half and I’m on my 10th strip here, but I still feel like a newbie still learning and feeling my way along. I can promise though, that I will be doing this for a good long while and I’ve got lots of time to develop the characters and the storyline the way I want. I will be dealing more with story arcs and less with one off gags, but the humour will always be there. Hopefully all the readers will enjoy what I’m doing here. Take care for now, 3X!
Cheers! & Good Holidays! 😆 I’m not going anywhere. Well, just traveling a bit from now through the end of the year, so dropping comments on websites might be a bit flaky, but you know what I mean. Trying to get some debts paid down & get ahead of the game a bit. Very much want to support some of my favorite comics, even buy an ale or two for a few of ’em. 😉
Until then, I’ll just try to stay friendly and maybe give back a laugh or two in kind.
We always enjoy reading your comments in my household. You’re always good for an insightful or humorous take on things. Safe travels 3x and a happy Thanksgiving!