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Posted by El-Cid Apr. 5, 2009 @ 3:06 PM EDT

Just some old mail I found amusing. If I had a physical copy of this letter, I'd stick it on the fridge.

"Howdy,

I wanted to make it known that the comic strip "Stinging Foam" by Rodrigo Huerta is bothersome to me and many other students at Texas A&M. The comic strip has at times presented extremely violent and gory images that have been disturbing for a casual reader to see.
In a couple of strips the violence is the focus of the comic and in my opinion supposed to be funny because it is so shocking. It is also my opinion that violent humor isn't what a campus of 40,000+ students need to be constantly exposed to.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about: 9/2/08 - 3 cell strip from "Stinging Foam" includes one box picturing a cartoon cat chasing a cartoon mouse. The mouse is carrying a large mallet. The next box pictures the mouse smashing the cat in the face with the mallet, stars and the word "bonk" are included. The 3rd cell is a picture of a more lifelike cat decapitated on the floor with a hammer in it's neck. Blood is oozing out on the floor.
So what's the joke? Is it suppposed to be funny because it is shocking and perhaps unexpected? A political strip about the way cartoon violence is accepted although it has the same meaning as real violence?
Even if I don't appreciate this comic for it's humor or politics, it doesn't matter. It's disturbing and should be removed. Please understand that this isn't the first time this comic has bothered me, but after a week into school I think it's time to voice my concern.

- Concerned reader"

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Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:07 PM Wurmy says:

And a concerned reader he is.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:11 PM Josh-B says:

Howdy

Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:13 PM El-Cid responds:

Howdy! Howdy! Howdy!


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:11 PM IamWeird33 says:

You mean moronic whining reader.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:12 PM RainbowRiderAlpha says:

That comic is actually really funny.

Is there a place where I can see more of those?

Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:17 PM El-Cid responds:

Here's some more debauchery.

"http://el-cid-84.deviantart.com/
gallery/#Comics"

Updated: Apr. 5, 2009, 3:20 PM

Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:17 PM AtomicBottle says:

Heh, good comic.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:21 PM ReignOfHell says:

That comic is fantastic. Thank you.

- Concerned reader


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:23 PM Appsro says:

Howdy

I'm a concerned reader, even though I don't read very well, who doesn't like anything other people do unless it is wholesome and in the name of the Lord. I walk around judging other people morals because mine are so high, I feel I am above everybody else and my nipples are erect. When I was 15 I had a dick placed inside my anus for the first time and it felt good. I do not have a sense of humor. As a matter of fact I find most "Leave it to Beaver" episodes offensive and crude because of the constant use of the word: Beaver. This show also makes me want to have sex with small children, which is wrong in most countries. I touch myself in public.

*Concerned Dipshit

Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:24 PM El-Cid responds:

lol


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:26 PM Oney says:

rofl


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:31 PM I-smel says:

Even if I don't appreciate this comic for it's humor or politics, it doesn't matter. It's disturbing and should be removed.

:|


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:33 PM Blank-Mage says:

OH NOES! MY INNOCENCE!


Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:36 PM Luis says:

im concerned that its not violent enough.

-concerned reader

Apr. 5, 2009 | 3:39 PM El-Cid responds:

I know right?


Apr. 5, 2009 | 4:32 PM R1665 says:

Shouldn't there be brain matter on the floor, too?

You're censoring yourself!

R1665


Apr. 5, 2009 | 5:07 PM Nogfish says:

ahaaaaaa that was great


Apr. 5, 2009 | 5:10 PM hansari says:

I'm concerned at the possibility that there won't be a sequel. Your fans deserve closure.

I suggest sketching a 3 box panel strip where the mouse gets off the hook through a loophole in the legal system, then buys a prostitute to celebrate...

...preferably prostitute mickey.

-A Very Concerned Reader

Apr. 5, 2009 | 6:59 PM El-Cid responds:

Yeah, and the mouse could have a sex change operation and in the third panel it turns out to be Jamie Lee Curtis this whole time.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 5:38 PM Goonie says:

Make more comics! I enjoy your humor.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 5:57 PM FightingSeraph says:

No offense, but I found it rather boring.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 5:59 PM Old-Ironsides says:

those other comics were great, especially liked nose man and the "i wanna be a tiger when i grow up".


Apr. 5, 2009 | 6:01 PM Catoblepas says:

how do you decapitate a cat with a mallet?


Apr. 5, 2009 | 6:06 PM lazydoctor says:

bahahahaha that's great!


Apr. 5, 2009 | 6:42 PM HappyHarry says:

That comic is fantastic man.

Apr. 5, 2009 | 6:55 PM El-Cid responds:

Haha, thanks homes.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 7:11 PM sucho says:

some people can't take a joke. like the cat for instance.

that is one healthy mouse.

-Concerned reader


Apr. 5, 2009 | 7:16 PM ZekeySpaceyLizard says:

i wish people who let shit like this bother them would all just die.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 7:51 PM Starogre says:

JOM AND TERRY

hmm my uncle does animation in burbank


Apr. 5, 2009 | 7:53 PM Brundaty says:

Don't let them take you to court!!! :OOO


Apr. 5, 2009 | 8:22 PM MightyBurger says:

Is that a cat or a dog?


Apr. 5, 2009 | 8:24 PM Zyphonee says:

"With all due respect mister, I believe you are setting an unrealistic amount of gore in your comic books. at the last image, I can note that, although it tries to provide a more realistic drawing, a head wouldn't fall off just because of a mallet hit. Please think of my words and... shit, after this failed attempt of being funny, I realised the head isn't a head but a realistic hamster. Outstanding work indeed, still, I still stick to my opinion but you're setting an unreal ammount of tidyness. When my kids try to kill something with a mallet, they aren't going to be so tidy, instead it'll be a bloodier mess. Please set something more realistic, it'd be much aprettiated if you added it's spine piercing it's craneum, or else, many children and potential assassin's all over the country will be depressed when they can't kill something in such a tidy way. Thank you.

- A kid that was molested by his 35 year old neighbour."

Apr. 6, 2009 | 4:26 PM El-Cid responds:

well, there you go.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 9:36 PM BlackCaliber says:

The guy even realized why it's funny... partly. I can't believe how he thinks cartoon violence and real life violence are the same. Does he/she think college students aren't playing Resident Evil in their rooms every night? This comic is the least of their problems. Keep up the cartoons though. Your stuff is getting funnier all the time.


Apr. 5, 2009 | 11:42 PM omegared says:

Did you ever think of drawing a comic strip about him?


Apr. 6, 2009 | 3:28 AM Alienslushie says:

I fucking hate people...


Apr. 6, 2009 | 4:09 AM homor says:

what an asshole.


Apr. 6, 2009 | 11:35 AM Neo-Fusion says:

Yeah I bet all 40,000 of them look at your comic strip...

I hate people who write in like this...


Apr. 6, 2009 | 11:45 AM MindChamber says:

that strip is hilarious

Apr. 6, 2009 | 4:26 PM El-Cid responds:

thanks man. I'm itching to make some more.


Apr. 6, 2009 | 12:15 PM dogdgey5 says:

ur in college and you find this disturbing?

that's sad.


Apr. 6, 2009 | 12:15 PM dogdgey5 says:

ah, that was someone else said about your comics. lol sorry.

then that person is a retard :P

Apr. 6, 2009 | 10:11 PM El-Cid responds:

lol. Thanks for being polite enough to not call me a retard in the first place.


Apr. 6, 2009 | 2:20 PM bl00db47h says:

hicks are supposed to enjoy violence though. Or maybe its only if the violence has shotguns.

Apr. 6, 2009 | 4:28 PM El-Cid responds:

exactly! I thought violence was A-OK with the bible-belt.


Apr. 6, 2009 | 2:37 PM lemonshaman says:

christians are funny ;P

Apr. 6, 2009 | 10:09 PM El-Cid responds:

Blessed are the cheesemakers.


Apr. 8, 2009 | 3:16 PM HasperJasper says:

Kyle, wtf!! He wants the joke to be all in his face on the first panel. And it's not purposely political or whatever. We just thought it was funny like the way that we thought Dale being circumcised during the Super Bowl was funny.

oh, and he misspelled "suppose." I just...I--I-I....I'm sorry..I just...had to point it out...I mean...am I wrong??

Apr. 8, 2009 | 4:37 PM El-Cid responds:

No, no you're not wrong. I mean, from time to time I like to watch hippopotami.


Apr. 14, 2009 | 7:32 AM Moebius says:

I think this "concerned reader" is actually really sick in the head and kind of dangerous. I mean, the last cell shows us the cat with the hammer in its face, but he saw a cat "decapitated" on the floor with a hammer in its neck???? WOW. Decapitated? A hammer in its neck? This guy has some serious mental problems! I say report him before he starts seeing old ladies in the street with their necks cut open with a butcher knife.

Apr. 14, 2009 | 2:23 PM El-Cid responds:

Whoa, you might have a point. You just rorschached his psycho ass.

Another interesting point: Out of the 14 strips I did before being asked to leave, only 2 depicted scenes of gore/blood.

Updated: Apr. 14, 2009, 2:29 PM

Apr. 16, 2009 | 1:52 AM hansari says:

I don't know if Concerned reader is a psycho...

He did wait a whole "week into school" before deciding he wasn't going to put up with your bull. A whole week before deciding he could represent the "40,000+" students who were disgusted with your strips...

I mean psychos don't wait a whole week...there egos are way too big...

At least thats what American "Bale" Psycho taught me :D


Apr. 20, 2009 | 3:44 AM Emanhattan says:

lmfao that comic is GREAT

not as great as the reaction tough haha


May. 1, 2009 | 11:10 AM Dr-Dyabolical says:

Thats comic is hilarious you should make a flash about some of your comics they are really good


May. 4, 2009 | 8:44 PM FlameTH says:

Well this "concerned reader" doesn't seem to have a sense of humor.

( :U


May. 5, 2009 | 2:19 PM thelonelyduck says:

Ridiculous bullshit.

The paper is a hypocritical, steaming piece, now. The humor in the comic is that we take for granted what cartoon violence would really look like. Duh!

Almost as stupid an argument as the babies floating face down tiff.

Dude, you should totally make a site and continue these glorious comics.

Become the second Uncartoonist!

May. 5, 2009 | 3:05 PM El-Cid responds:

hehe, thanks bro. Yeah, I'm on the brink of doing that. Not that I don't get fulfilled creatively animating ogres that make bad pop culture references. No, no, nothing like that.


May. 14, 2009 | 11:08 AM Megore says:

Thats clearly a cartoon dog :D

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