Today's Comic comes from Evil Inc. (www.evil-comic.com) (yes, I use this one a lot. What can I say, I love the art, and the writing is great).
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Weekly Comic 2/22/13
A little bit late, but I was having trouble with the inspiration here. I knew I wanted to use this comic, I'm in a Lightning Lady kind of mood right now. How I wish I had a body like hers... But I digress. Here is this week's comic. It ended up being a bit wordier than I like, but I just couldn't really trim it down. Also, I'm not sure the punchline came out as strong as I had originally planned. Still, better than nothing I guess.
Today's Comic comes from Evil Inc. (www.evil-comic.com) (yes, I use this one a lot. What can I say, I love the art, and the writing is great).
Today's Comic comes from Evil Inc. (www.evil-comic.com) (yes, I use this one a lot. What can I say, I love the art, and the writing is great).
Friday, February 22, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ok, I can't keep quiet anymore. I just can't do it.
I keep seeing the "anti-rape techniques" list being passed around on facebook and the like. And I have to speak up. Yes, some of it is good. But I HAVE to point out some important corrections.
First. Pepper spray will not keep you safe. Do NOT think that owning pepper spray will prevent you from being attacked. Pepper spray is NOT NEARLY AS DEBILITATING OR EFFECTIVE AS ADVERTISED. Unless it is sprayed directly in the eyes, it will have virtually no effect. It can be rendered harmless by blinking at the right moment. It is best used as a distraction, run while his eyes are closed. Yelling you have pepper spray is more of a deterrent than the actual spray, because it is attracting attention.
Second. Forget pressure points or fancy techniques. You WILL be scared, you WILL panic, and you WILL forget how to do them or how to do them properly. Unless you have significant training under a competent instructor, don't try anything special. NEVER TRY ANYTHING YOU SAW IN A MOVIE! Instead, go for the eyes. Scratch, claw, bite, whatever you can. The eyes are extremely sensitive. But more importantly, even if you don't land a hit, he Will have to protect them, and that gives you a chance to get away.
Third. Yes, the testicles are a sensitive area. However, EVERY MAN ALIVE KNOWS THIS. Striking for the testicles is the single most advised technique. Attackers Will be expecting this. If you are given the opportunity to do so, go ahead. It is painful, and can give you an opportunity to escape. But don't think this is the only move you'll need to survive. Most of the time it will not work.
Fourth. Shoes. High heels look great, but you can not run in them. However, if you wish to wear them, choose ones that are well made of strong materials. A heel can and will penetrate even thick muscle with enough force. It is literally possible to stab someone to death with a high heeled shoe. Again, if you have not practiced kicks, DO NOT TRY THEM. You will only make things worse for yourself. Instead, stomp down as hard as you can. If possible, aim for just above the shoe on the shin or ankle. The weakest bone of the body is at the top of the foot, just past where the ankle meets the shin. A good stomp can crush it, and potentially cripple an attacker.
Fifth. Your priority when attacked is survival and escape. In That order. You are not there to defeat or capture an attacker. And it doesn't matter how you do it, so long as you do so. Scream, claw, throw dirt in his face. There is no such thing as cheating or undignified when it comes to survival. Once you have escaped, then you can get to the police and give them all you know. It is their job to catch these people. Let them do it.
I keep seeing the "anti-rape techniques" list being passed around on facebook and the like. And I have to speak up. Yes, some of it is good. But I HAVE to point out some important corrections.
First. Pepper spray will not keep you safe. Do NOT think that owning pepper spray will prevent you from being attacked. Pepper spray is NOT NEARLY AS DEBILITATING OR EFFECTIVE AS ADVERTISED. Unless it is sprayed directly in the eyes, it will have virtually no effect. It can be rendered harmless by blinking at the right moment. It is best used as a distraction, run while his eyes are closed. Yelling you have pepper spray is more of a deterrent than the actual spray, because it is attracting attention.
Second. Forget pressure points or fancy techniques. You WILL be scared, you WILL panic, and you WILL forget how to do them or how to do them properly. Unless you have significant training under a competent instructor, don't try anything special. NEVER TRY ANYTHING YOU SAW IN A MOVIE! Instead, go for the eyes. Scratch, claw, bite, whatever you can. The eyes are extremely sensitive. But more importantly, even if you don't land a hit, he Will have to protect them, and that gives you a chance to get away.
Third. Yes, the testicles are a sensitive area. However, EVERY MAN ALIVE KNOWS THIS. Striking for the testicles is the single most advised technique. Attackers Will be expecting this. If you are given the opportunity to do so, go ahead. It is painful, and can give you an opportunity to escape. But don't think this is the only move you'll need to survive. Most of the time it will not work.
Fourth. Shoes. High heels look great, but you can not run in them. However, if you wish to wear them, choose ones that are well made of strong materials. A heel can and will penetrate even thick muscle with enough force. It is literally possible to stab someone to death with a high heeled shoe. Again, if you have not practiced kicks, DO NOT TRY THEM. You will only make things worse for yourself. Instead, stomp down as hard as you can. If possible, aim for just above the shoe on the shin or ankle. The weakest bone of the body is at the top of the foot, just past where the ankle meets the shin. A good stomp can crush it, and potentially cripple an attacker.
Fifth. Your priority when attacked is survival and escape. In That order. You are not there to defeat or capture an attacker. And it doesn't matter how you do it, so long as you do so. Scream, claw, throw dirt in his face. There is no such thing as cheating or undignified when it comes to survival. Once you have escaped, then you can get to the police and give them all you know. It is their job to catch these people. Let them do it.
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