It’s been interesting hanging with Michael Cornacchia (the Cornfather’s inspiration) since he lost a good percentage of his weight, and with it, his Powers of Chub. Case in point: he’s always complaining about how cold it is in L.A. now. Where he used to go out in a t-shirt and shorts, he’s now completely bundled up in jackets, pants and scarves. He also complains about how uncomfortable it is to sit on hard surfaces, now that he doesn’t have as much “natural padding.” Unfortunately, the Powers of Scrawn do not come without a price, and those are but a couple examples of the debt that must be paid.
Actually, now that he’s gone over to the scrawn side, perhaps I should see what powers an expanded waistline offers. Actually, at the rate I’ve been chowing down this year, I might not have a choice.
Im liking the interesting format style from both the SCRAWN and the CHUB strips.
Im interested in knowing if the slipping at McD’s is based on true happenings? If so, SPILL them (pun clearly intended)
glad you like the format, Manimalius! it’s fun to change the layout every so often if the strip dictates. and while i dig your pun, sadly that panel was not based on any real event. one can always hope that life will imitate art in the future, though. 😉
I’m really digging the new strip design for the “Power of Scrawn”, and “Power of Chub” strips here. Is this a permanent thing, or something you were just trying out?
The colors and facial expressions are yet again all amazing, especially the 4th panel. You can’t help but smile when you see both the little girl’s and CF’s smile.
*Round of applause* This was another great one–full of awesome! 😀
I agree – Full of awesome.
thanks, sis!
thanks, Spanky! yeah, the design for the last two strips is just me experimenting with a different panel layout. while i won’t be abandoning the standard 3 or 4 panel layout, expect more experiments in the future! 🙂
*In the style of Mr. Burns* Excellent 😀
Very cute. I especially like the last panel. JefBot and CF both look totally happy. It is usually one or the other that looks happy, but not both. The first thing that came to mind when I saw them was “Awww, how huggable they look!” 🙂
I don’t think the Power of Chub arrives until you put on way more weight than I am willing to achieve, so I guess I’d better continue to strive to regain the Power of Scrawn instead.
HA! so true about the Cornfather and bot not generally being mutually happy, shanna. heheh. not sure what that says about their friendship. hmmm…
and yes, it’s true that if you’re going to pursue the Power of Chub, you have to go “whole hog” (so to speak). although you’ve got to go a little extreme to gain the Power of Scrawn, too. not saying either is a healthy endeavor, really. 😉
Love it, i have to take issue with the intimidation however. At 5’11” and a svelte 140 lbs i didn’t think i was all that intimidating until facebook reconnected me with people i haven’t seen for years. Turns out a younger me wearing a black leather trench coat, leather pants and heavy boots was for a few of these folk quite an intimidating sight. C’est la vie.
Back to an earlier thought, ever thought of a strip with JB ads Mork and CF as Mearth? Not sure who you’d cast as Mindy though.
i think a black trenchcoat adds +3 intimidation to any body type, Deaconvorbis. multipliers for the leather pants and boots, too. heheh.
re: Mork and Mearth. i like that thought! i wonder if cel would mind playing Mindy? 😉
I dunno, one of my friends wore a black trenchcoat all the time in high school – she was tiny – and she…. Huh, she actually was kind of intimidating. I like to think it’s just cause she was awesome. Also, she managed to rock that coat with a /rainbow scarf/.
Tell Michael that the health benefits of scrawn vs. chub far outweigh the bony, cold stuff. Of course, I am biased, as I’ve lived my whole life this way, and I’ve always been cold and uncomfortable sitting on hard surfaces, so it’s nothing new to me. And, hey — cooler in the Summer!
very true, Stan. while i think Michael sometimes misses his big self, the whole reason he’s lost all the weight is to be healthier. even if he has to sometimes use a pillow when sitting down now. 🙂
Just make sure it’s not one of your pillows. Don’t need an incident like in Super Bad. 😛
Pink Eye!!!
Hehe! Yep! 😛
TOO FAR!
I too enjoy the power of chub.
But to be honest, I just joined LA Fitness… so the chub may be vanishing haha
ugh. you just reminded me i really need to get to the gym, Daniel. 😉
“Intimidation!” Ha! LOL… I love the style you’ve got going on in the strip as of late… The color and layout is super cool! Not to mention the awesome artwork! P. S. That baby is adorable! Wonderful work Jefbot!
thanks, Funnyshaffer! just trying to push myself a bit with the layout, textures and colors. glad you’re liking it. 🙂
Jesus, it’s true!I can’t keep girls off of me, and as a gay man, its a bit annoying
ha! i suppose one man’s blessing is another man’s curse, Rusty. enjoy those hugs!
I love how you alligned the last two strips. Boy, you really know how to make the Cornfather look sweet. You’ve really created lovable characters.
i wonder if he’d look as sweet if he were skinny, sis? now that Michael’s skinny in real life, should the Cornfather change as well?
NAWWW.
Small-child-hugs as evidence of “chub” is sort of lewd, don’t you think?
only if you make it lewd, Jasen. others might consider it “sweet.” when he was heavy, Michael assumed children liked him because they thought he was literally a giant baby.
I was originally going to reply to Jasen’s post here, and even before that when I was writing my own comment I was going to give examples/downside of being chubby, but then I was like “Naw, this is all in good fun.”
Rarely have I been so proud to not be skinny than when I read “The Power of Chub.” Sometime whilst we play Xbox I will sing you my song, “I’m bringing Chubby back”
Brilliantly done, sir.
thanks, dude! you can sing me that song whilst i shoot you in the crotch with a sniper rifle in spec ops.
😀
Haha! Oh my, crotch shots with a sniper rifle! I would actually like to hear this version of “I’m bringing Chubby back” maybe Mr. eleventeen would be willing to share a few lines with us curious peoples? 😛
i’ll find out if he’s willing to share, Spanky. 🙂
Please do, as curious minds over here and wanting to know 😉
That was supposed to be an are not an and. Stupid typing fingers that don’t work right. *grumbles*
I know that I’m a bit late with this, but it occurs to me that you could call the middle panel in The Power of Scrawn “A Wealth of Stealth”.
Unfortunately, The Power of Chub; if abused; can give you nothing more than an unwanted spare tire. (Y’know, the type that you can’t even use on a car in an emergency… :-/ )
i like your rhyme there, r61! and you’re right, if one is trying to avoid the spare tire/muffin top, moobs, beer belly, etc. stay away from The Power of Chub as it demands many sacrifices for its use.
ah, yes. The powers of chub will win everytime.
quite possibly, vee. i guess we’ll need a full-out The Power of Scrawn vs. The Power of Chub showdown to know for sure.
in a cage match, Chub bests Scrawn. In an open world, Scrawn has the edge.
Brilliant.
thanks, man!
To show you how amazing this strip is, I will let you in on a little secret: It actually made me wanna gain my 75 lbs BACK! Great work, bot on yet ANOTHER brilliant strip. I love the individuality of every frame and yet they all compliment each other to make a perfect strip.
Wow, CF! 75 lbs? That is awesome! And your secret diet weapon is hot sauce? Yea, if I put hot sauce on everything, I’d loose a LOT of weight. ;P
don’t say that, MC! i don’t wanna get blamed if i catch you eating Krispy Kremes and Cheetos in the laundry room. heheh. thanks, dude.
The power of Glasses!
Charm! Chicks dig the specs
Looking smart! If you wear glasses people will think your smart
Enhanced Vision! See things better than you could
Hooray! Another secret power I have that I didn’t even realize I had! Wait, does the charm power work the same for girls as for guys? Or is it just “Meh, it’s a geeky girl with glasses.” I’m lucky cause at least my DH likes how I look with or without glasses! Or if he likes me better without, he wouldn’t let on. 😉
And the whole being able to see part is a serious benefit. I’m definitely lacking in the super hero department when I’m glasses-free! “Doh! Was that a wall? I didn’t see you there!”
Personally I like the bookish look in women. So it can go both ways. Depends on the guy I guess.
i remember when i got my first pair of glasses, IDTMRB – i was like, I CAN SEE EVERYTHING!!! before that i just assumed the world was supposed to look like an impressionist painting. Enhanced Vision indeed!
See, now the temperature tolerance problem has a simple solution: live in Wisconsin for a few years.
heheh. i can barely stand the temperature dropping below 70 out here in L.A., Drakey. i think i’d perish living in Wisconsin before building a tolerance.
Aw yeah, a person’s hug factor goes up like 60% with the Power of Chub. However, while I’m currently employing the Power of Chub myself, I don’t really hold one higher then the other. As long as a person is generally happy with themselves then, in my opinion, their body is awesome and beautiful and beautifully awesome.
And don’t let no one tell you different, comprende amigos? <3
Aww this was nice Foxmouse! And yeah, I’ve been told I give the best hugs. I just shrug it off, and chalk it up to the fact that I’m “fluffy”. It’s taken me many years to finally accept myself, and body for what they are. *squishy fluffy hugs all around for everyone* 😀
Yep I had trouble accepting myself as well back when I was having trouble figuring out where I belong in life. I was fortunate to have family and friends who supported me, as well as taking up illustration as a hobby. It showed me that things that don’t follow the social standard of “normal” are beautiful, natural, and should be looked upon with pride rather then disdain.
It’s great to hear you feel good about who you are, Spanky. <3 *huggles and cuddles*
and who gets to dictate what’s “normal,” anyway? many of the things i find most fascinating about people and life in general would not be considered “normal” by the status quo, hence the tagline of this webcomic: All Dysfunctions Normal. 🙂
So Spanky, you are snack sized and fluffy? You sound like a 3 Musketeers! 😉 Whereas I, on the other hand, am more like one of those giant sized candy bars. Dang, now I’m hungry for chocolate. Good thing I have some right here! nom nom nom Ahhhhhh.
Haha! Shanna you’re absolutely right, I do sound like a 3 musketeers bar! 😀
i like candy bars and fluffy hugs, Shanna and Spanky! must go find some of both, now…
Haha if you ever come to my part of NY (book signing tour maybe?) I can provide both candy bars and fluffy hugs, Jeff! For now all I can offer is fluffy cyber hugs. *super fluffy ultra hugs* 😀
well said, Foxmouse! if you aren’t happy with who you are, you won’t be happy with what you look like no matter how much you weigh.
Like they say – a chubby person is a happy person 😀
Look at Santa Claus! Perfect example 😀
at the moment, it seems like the Cornfather is happier being chubby, Lax. we’ll see if he sticks to that going forward. 🙂
having recently begun another playthrough of Fable (the old one) i can’t help but draw a parallel between the rather primitive morality system the game uses and the powers of scrawn and chub. the powers of scrawn just scream “i’m going to use these to kill people and steal things and not get caught” (aka evil deeds) whereas the powers of chub enable one to protect oneself, avoid violence, and comfort “innocent” women and children (aka good deeds)
Hey now. I used to use my powers of scrawn (back when I had them) for good not evil. I’d be willing to be JefBot is the same. He doesn’t strike me as the supervillian type.
I agree with Shanna. =]
you’re right Shanna – while there is some inherent evil in the Bot family (as evidenced in some of Xinda’s exploits), jefbot’s not really supervillain material (at least not yet). i mean, i don’t even like to play the “evil” path in video games as i feel guilty about it, and it can be assumed that jefbot’s the same way. 🙂
there are more powers of Scrawn and Chub than can be listed here in the strip, Nararauko! suffice to say, the proclivity toward good or evil depends entirely on the person. The powers of Stealth and Phasing could be used for good or evil, just as Magnetism or Invincibility. it’s all how you wield it. it’s worth repeating: “With great power comes great responsibility!”
and thumbs up for playing Fable. i’m still planning on playing Fable 2, someday.
Too bad sqeezability doesnt usualy work on gals and women. I´d go Chub immediately.
weird how that works, Maryz. in tv and film it seems there are many chubby guys who get the hot girl, (James Gandolfini, Kevin James, Mark Addy, etc.) but rarely do we see it the other way around.
You are being unfair to us, Scrawny males. Those guys you mentioned have their cool value, and that overrules all. So being *Scrawny* and *Not cool at all* is sometimes the worst combinaion you can be cursed with… All hails cool people.
Maryz, you are the master Jedi, one of the best “imaginary lightsabre” fighters, and part of our “GANG” :D:D how much cooler can you get?
Haha INTIMIDATION! The Corn father looks scary, great job drawing him. (:
thanks, Nat! and it’s true! Michael’s not nearly as intimidating now that he’s thin. 😉
Okay JefBot,…I didn’t see this one coming, and I actually LAUGHED OUT LOUD-one of those “….HA!-grkllglhcoughcoughhack..” when I saw the title, nearly choking on my drink. Cornfather’s power adds another one to the list. My least favorite still being ‘Power of Manual Labor’… XD
sorry ’bout the choking but glad you got a laugh out of this one, Ahero! and ya know, i think the “Power of Manual Labor” might be one of my favorites! heheheh.
We forgot a classic, JefBot… The Power of Greyskull. XD
I love the “Intimidation” battle. I can’t wait for the inevitable battle between Scrawn and Chub
*I meant “intimidation panel”. I was already excited about the battle, it seem.
glad you’re so hyped on it, John K! heheh. no battle between Scrawn and Chub anytime soon, though. in fact, quite the opposite, as you’ll see in the the next strip! 🙂
I love the INTIMIDATION skill of the Power of Chum. That’s just plain AWESOME power to have.
*evil laugh of doom*
The MAGNETISM skill it’s sweet, if you like to be glomped and hugged.
*far-too-love-addicted baby sister comes closer*
*glares at far-too-love-addicted baby sister*
*baby sister glomps*
*takes out crowbar to pull baby sister off*
This happens ALL the time. *sigh*
So funny strip, jef. thanks for sharing. As a matter of fact, just as thanks, here. Catch!
*throws over friendly baby sister at Jef*
*runs away as fast as I can*
*evil laugh of doom*
And that’s the Power of… PUERTORICAN VICTORIAN GOTH!!!!!!
Bwuahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
i’ve always feared the Power of Puertorican Victorian Goth, Sonitan, but now that i’ve been exposed to it, it’s not so bad. 🙂
thanks for adding your power to the pool!
Now, THIS is aweomse. ‘ve been out with
… Total phail as a poster. o/
Yay.
Apologies for coming along with this so late, but … ‘power of the brawn’, surely? 🙂
i have intimidation stealth and “invisabillity”, am i a chucrawn? or schub?
You forgot “suppression”, ‘bot!
Nothing quite like actually sitting on top of someone to win an argument. They can’t leave until you say…. >3. Muahahaha. (One of the few powers I ever appreciated the benefits of. The rest were just blechy.)