Warning: Contains Irony

So I'm bitter, because I just got finished with One Of Those Conversations.

You know, the one where a misguided co-worker/friend/relative/passerby walks up and makes some vaguely condescending remark about how you read comics. And I had to remind myself to be patient, everything will be OK, because they Just. Don't. Get. It.

And now, as a public service, I present to you, comicsblogoweb, a useful paragraph to refute the next person who dares deride, chide, or generally make fun of you for reading comics.

"You know what, Mr./Mrs. 'Comics Are Stupid' Person? You're absolutely right."

"I mean, it's all stories about people running around in their underwear, fer cryin' out loud! Comics used to be for kids, but now they're all way too adult and violent. And the ones that aren't violent are childish and boring. "

"Besides, nowadays you can't get comics like they used to be. You just don't get the fun, cheesy escapist pleasure in them anymore---and besides, they're too expensive! At those prices, I want something a little more thought-provoking or educational. Or at least grown-up. And is it asking too much for something different than superheroes?"

"And who wants to wait a whole month between issues? Besides, I'd need to catch up on 40 years of backstory to even understand what's going on. I'm not even sure where I'd go to find that stuff out. Heck, for that matter, I have no idea where you even buy comics these days. "

"Man, forget comics. I'll just watch some TV or go see a movie instead."

Have a great weekend, everybody!