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rubenbolling, 5 months ago to random

Announcing...

THE COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP TEN TOM THE DANCING BUGS OF 2023!

Join the Tom the Dancing Bug team for 2024 at bit.ly/TomtheDancingBugLINKS !

rubenbolling, 1 year ago to random

Orcas are starting to organize, teaching each other how to attack and capsize boats.

It's time to pick a side.
https://boingboing.net/2023/05/20/orcas-now-teaching-each-other-to-ram-and-capsize-boats.html

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

Here is that first comic I did after the attacks. I had a job in the World Financial Center and had to escape the financial district on that day.

It's hard to convey my emotions as I reluctantly and resentfully cast about for comic ideas and came up with this.

rubenbolling, 6 months ago to random

A Modern Trial by Ordeal

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rubenbolling, 4 months ago to random

I posted on Boing Boing about Gov. Greg Abbott defying the Supreme Court, declaring that Texas law supersedes Federal authority, and hinting at secession.

Normal stuff.

https://boingboing.net/2024/01/25/texas-governor-greg-abbott-declares-that-texas-law-supercedes-federal-authority-and-hints-at-secession.html .

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about "Fables" creator Bill Willingham giving his copyright in the comic book series away to the public domain.

https://boingboing.net/2023/09/15/bill-willingham-puts-his-entire-fables-comic-book-property-into-public-domain.html

rubenbolling, 1 month ago to random

I posted on Boing Boing about Chris Pratt destroying a gorgeous, historic mid-century modern house to make way for a mega-McMansion.
https://boingboing.net/2024/04/21/chris-pratt-destroys-gorgeous-historic-mid-century-modern-house-to-build-a-gaudy-mansion.html

rubenbolling, 9 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug comic...

A Calvineque and Hobbesian look at taking a mug shot:
DONALD AND JOHN

Brought to you by the Inner Hive, including longtime member Simon Ellacott and new member Rob Campbell.

rubenbolling, 5 months ago to random

🔵 This week's comic...

Introducing Tom the Dancing Bug's newest character: MICKEY MOUSE!

Brought to you by the Inner Hive, including longtime member Shane Ham and new member Ross Robbins.

rubenbolling, 1 month ago to random

Hey, I was a guest on David Cross's great podcast Senses Working Overtime.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross/id1718676387?i=1000655029392

rubenbolling, 9 months ago to random

This 2019 comic came to mind for some reason.

rubenbolling, 10 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug:

The "Online Life," in Chagrin Falls, USA

Brought to you by the Inner Hive, including longtime member Phil Haverstick and new member Daniel Hellerstein. bit.ly/TeamDancingBug

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about Lee Berger's talk at The Explorers Club on Homo naledi: the extinct small-brained ape he says ritually buried their dead and created art.

https://boingboing.net/2023/09/12/cave-of-bones-scientist-lee-berger-talks-about-extinct-apes-that-buried-their-dead-and-created-art.html

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug!

Hollingsworth Hound's Guide to Government Services for C.E.O.s

Brought to you by the Inner Hive™️, including long-time member Dave Kannikal and new member Andrew L. (And YOU'RE invited to join us! #linkinbio)

rubenbolling, 23 days ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about quantum field theory and multiple universes. No big deal.
Physicist Sean Carroll and the Biggest Ideas in the Universe:
https://boingboing.net/2024/05/17/physicist-sean-carroll-and-the-biggest-ideas-in-the-universe.html

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about the 47th anniversary of the release of Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, the best album ever.

https://boingboing.net/2023/09/28/celebrate-the-47th-anniversary-of-the-release-of-stevie-wonders-songs-in-the-key-of-life-by-watching-this-documentary.html

rubenbolling, 2 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about conservative media attacking Jon Stewart for non-existent real estate hypocrisy.

https://boingboing.net/2024/03/28/conservative-media-goes-after-jon-stewart-for-non-existent-real-estate-hypocrisy.html .

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug comic:

"One Day in France, 1940," as presented by Elon Musk

Brought to you by the Inner Hive, including long-time member Jeffrey Allen Jones and new member Heather RR. Won't YOU join the team that makes Tom the Dancing Bug possible?

rubenbolling, 3 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug:

👦🐯 A Calvinesque and Hobbesian look at crime and punishment

Brought to you by the illustrious Inner Hive ( https://www.patreon.com/rubenbolling ), including longtime member Kristen L. and new member 99 cent.

READ IT RIGHT HERE👇

rubenbolling, 5 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug:

🎄KEN PAXTON'S TEXAS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Your rootin', tootin' holiday party with freedom-lovin' guys, gals, and nonviable fetuses!

Brought to you by the fabulous Inner Hive, including amazing long-time member James Langdell and fantastic new member happycatt

rubenbolling, 3 months ago to random

🗞️It's the Tom the Dancing Bug Review!
For you!🫵

🇺🇸 A Patriotic Story
🧑‍🍳 Iron Chef vs. Bob
🎾 The Elm Street Over-Scheduled Gang
🐦 Science Facts for the Immature
🥥 Castaway Capers
And much more!

I DARE YOU to click the link!
https://tomthedancingbug.substack.com/p/cringey-but-true .

rubenbolling, 8 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about the swingin' theme song played on the 1966 Batman TV show for the Japanese television audience.

https://boingboing.net/2023/09/11/dig-this-swingin-japanese-version-of-the-batman-tv-theme-song.html

rubenbolling, 4 months ago to random

🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug!

How the Next President Gets Elected

Brought to you by the Proud and Mighty Inner Hive, including Samantha T. and new member the Herminator.

rubenbolling, 6 months ago to random

🔵 This week's comic...

ELON'S FUN PAGE!
An activity-packed page of pastimes for bored billionaires

Brought to you by the Proud and Mighty Inner Hive, including longtime member David Alpert and new member "John Barron."

rubenbolling, 10 months ago to random

I wrote on Boing Boing about author Michael Chabon’s glorious digital re-creation of the Science Fiction section of the bookstore of his 1970s youth.

https://boingboing.net/2023/07/31/author-michael-chabon-recreates-the-science-fiction-section-from-the-bookstore-of-his-youth.html .