I’ve even thought this when I worked in similar environments. There are departments I don;t interact with. They’re another little reality from mine, and we’re each the center from own perspective.
Guy behind the counter at the liquor store. Yep, I’m an extra in lots of peoples’ stories. Same when I drove taxi. My grand finale in crime scene photos sounds better than lingering painfully.
Scott, have you and John been watching a little too much Antiques Roadshow on PBS lately? The guy in the yellow shirt and blue tie is a dead ringer for Noel Barrett, the one who appraises toys!
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 9 years ago
I’ve sometimes thought I’m the main character in a TV series that ws cancelled years ago.
cdward over 9 years ago
Every extra is the main character in at least their own story. It’s just that nobody is watching.
StoicLion1973 over 9 years ago
Today’s strip reminds me of John Scalzi’s “Redshirts” (a hilarious book, btw) and the Star Trek: TNG episode, “Lower Decks”.
invertedyesterday over 9 years ago
Love this perspective, guys! ….@cdward, you expressed my thought, as well. You can’t be an extra in your own story.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 9 years ago
I’ve even thought this when I worked in similar environments. There are departments I don;t interact with. They’re another little reality from mine, and we’re each the center from own perspective.
johnzakour Premium Member over 9 years ago
Speaking as a guy who has created a couple of reality shows it’s no big deal. :)
NWdryad over 9 years ago
This reminds me of the novel “Redshirts”.
ChukLitl Premium Member over 9 years ago
Guy behind the counter at the liquor store. Yep, I’m an extra in lots of peoples’ stories. Same when I drove taxi. My grand finale in crime scene photos sounds better than lingering painfully.
pschearer Premium Member over 9 years ago
There was a great episode of “The Amazing Adventures of Gumball” on the same subject.
b0mb over 9 years ago
Most people are stars in their own story, but…just give the night sky a good look. Who has time for that many tales?
beammeup1701 (Bozo by Foxo makes everyone happy!) over 9 years ago
Scott, have you and John been watching a little too much Antiques Roadshow on PBS lately? The guy in the yellow shirt and blue tie is a dead ringer for Noel Barrett, the one who appraises toys!
johnzakour Premium Member over 9 years ago
Trust me I am not watching Antiques Roadshow that’s all Scot.
johnzakour Premium Member over 9 years ago
As soon as you put a camera on people and tell them you are filming it is no longer reality.