Like most queer people, the result of the 2016 US presidential race seemed like a death-blow. I had the song "Mad World" stuck in my head for days. I'm writing this in July of 2017 and I can see how much progress we've made in the fight, though it's not over by any means. In all times, let's stick together.
Qids /
It seems like everywhere in New England these small stores have names with cutsie (dumb) plays on spellings. I did that here with the word "qids", pronounced just like "kids". Sam is loosely based on my most obnoxious self when I was a kid. I wore a hat like that from age 10-13.
Blaze /
To quote the movie "Grind" regarding the strides made past queer people, "I walk the trail they never meant to blaze". It's a great movie and you can watch it free online.
I loved drawing T-Rex on a bike.
Two Different things /
Oh no, the jogger of all random and inappropriate questions! This is the same guy from the first comic and the ice skating comic. He is your typical ignorant straight cisgender person who is trying to understand the queer world.
I don't think I used the best terminology to explain that one's gender has nothing to do with one's sexuality, but too late now. I've had a couple people think I was attracted to genderqueer people solely because I identify as such. There is no way to figure out a person's sexuality by their gender. Don't assume anything.
Perfect match /
So many lesbians are vegetarians (and have cats), not that there is anything wrong with that diet. It's better for the environment, for sure. But a vegetarian and a carnivorous T. rex wouldn't make the most compatible couple. I could eat BBQ every day, by the way.
labels /
Seriously, who thought of scoliosexual as a word to describe people who are attracted to non-binary folks? The nice thing about labels is that you only have to use them if you want to. I've had some trouble finding a term to describe my sexuality since it's changed drastically over the years. As a genderqueer person, terms like gay or lesbian don't really fit since I'm not male or female. Gynosexual is the most accurate term I can find, meaning I'm attracted to women without being one myself. Since almost no one knows what gynosexual means, the term isn't useful and it doesn't really matter anyway. We don't choose who we fall in love with, regardless of our sexuality labels.
Go To Sleep /
A friend made me that stuffed T. rex. Go to the Projects page to see a color painting of it.
No Excuse /
I'm trying to stay away from the overused T. rex tiny arm jokes. Here, T-Rex is trying to use them as an excuse for not doing something they fear. Eric's response is sort of an anti-tiny-arm joke.