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I have a particular hatred of bullies.
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#Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.26th1997

#Greg #Mike
Panel 1 Caption (top of panel): Here we see our intrepid techie, working diligently on a system problem. Panel 2 Caption (top of panel): He struggles with the operating system, unsure of it's intentions... Panel 3 No Dialogue Panel 4 Mike (from other room): Greg's using windows 95!! Greg: NO!! I'm only using it so I can play Minesweeper! Computer: RESOURCES EXEEDED. PLEASE REBOOT.
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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#Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.25th1997

#SmilingMan #Stef
Panel 1 Stef: I know it's a lot of money, but I need this purchase order filled. It's very important. Panel 2 Stef: Why are you smiling? Smiling Man: I'm not smiling. Panel 3 No dialogue Panel 4 Stef: SOMEBODY MAKE HIM STOP!!! Smiling Man (thinking): Works every time.
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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That can be a new drinking toast.

“May you compleat all your side quests before your game is over.”
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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#Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.24th1997

#Customer #Mr.Kragg #Pfeiffer

Notes:
First appearance of Pfeiffer
Panel 1 Pfeiffer: Hello, Mr. Kragg? My name is Pfeiffer, and I'm Calling from Columbia Internet about your account. Mr. Kragg (on phone): Yeah? Panel 2 Pfeiffer: Your account is 90 days past due. When do you think you could send us a cheque? Mr. Kragg (on phone): You're just going to have to wait. I need to pay for my Vacation in Tahiti next week. Panel 3 Pfeiffer: I See. Well I'll have to bring in the big guns. Mr. Kragg (on phone): Give it your best shot, baby. I ain't scared of you. Panel 4 Pfeiffer: Let's have a look at your user log here. Ahhh...here's something we can leak to our customer mailing list... Mr. Kragg (on phone): Um... Panel 5 Pfeiffer: I see you've been reading alt.sex.chubby.sheep. Voraciously. Mr. Kragg (on phone): OK! OK! I'll courier a cheque over today!!
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Seeing this made me imagine a move poster.

Three Minicons and a toaster.
November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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#Colour #Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.23rd1997

#Chief #Cobb #Hillary #Stef

Notes:
First Sunday/Colour comic
First appearance of Hillary
Panel 1 Chief: Gentlemen, Hillary has been receiving some very disturbing reports about your conduct as sales people. As a test, I want you to say the word "ethical." Panel 2 Stef: This is insulting. Cobb and I can say that word any time we want. Right Cobb? Cobb: Uhh, yup. Panel 3 Chief: Well, then? Panel 4 Stef: Ethrfffmml. Cobb: Uhhh, methadone. Panel 5 Stef: Ekekkol...*Kaff* Cobb: Medical. Umm. Radical. Panel 6 Stef: *HACK* *KAFF* Eth... ethrmmal... Panel 7 Stef: *COUGH* Can't...say...word... Panel 8 Hillary: Looks like you were right, Chief. Chief: You should see the techs trying to say "Three-piece suit. Cobb: RECTAL!!!
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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#Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.22nd1997

#AJ #Greg #SmilingMan #Stef

Notes:
First Appearance of The Smiling Man
Panel 1 AJ: I heard that Stef has an appointment with our controller today. Greg: So? Panel 2 AJ: Our controller is that guy who smiles all the time. For no reason. Greg: Yeah, so? Panel 3 AJ: Ever see how cats smile just before they eat something live? Greg: Ahhh. I see now. Panel 4 Smiling Man: Now, what have we learned today? Stef: GET RECEIPTS FOR EVERYTHING!!
November 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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#Comic #UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.21st1997

#AJ #Cobb #Tanya

Notes:
First Appearance of Cobb and Tanya

Editing note:
Added #Comic for searches.
Panel 1 Cobb: Trust me on this, A.J. Put this up on a billboard and we'll get swamped with calls from new customers. AJ: I hope you're right, Cobb. Panel 2 Tanya: Thank you for calling Columbia Internet, Tanya speaking, how may I help you? Panel 3 Tanya: What do you mean what am I wearing?! Panel 4 Billboard with text and a picture of a semi-nude woman: COLUMBIA INTERNET "We'll show you a good time!" 555-BABE
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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#UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.20th1997

#Chief #Greg #Mike #Pitr

Notes:
First Appearance of Mike and Pitr

Editing Note:
Stopped using quotes on speech lines in alternative text.
Panel 1 Chief: I've Called you guys here today because I've been getting complaints from Stef about the lack of productivity in the tech department. Panel 2 Chief: A small hi-tech firm like ours needs to have every department, especially the systems people, producing at top capacity. I hope I've made myself clear on this. Panel 3 No dialogue Panel 4 Chief: So, you guys think I can beat Stef at that game? Greg: You'd spank him. Pitr: Welcome to the dark side, Chief.
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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#UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.19th1997

#Chief #Stef

Notes:
First Appearance of The Chief
Panel 1 Stef: "Chief, you need to do something. Greg and the other techs are wasting company time by playing games on the network." Panel 2 Stef: "That's without mentioning that the games they play are violent, bloody, and morally shallow." Panel 3 Stef: "You're the CEO. You need to do something about this right away!" Panel 4 Chief: "They kicked your ass, didn't they." Stef: "THEY WERE CHEATING!!"
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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#UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.18th1997

#Greg #Stef
Panel 1 Stef: "Greg, I just heard that you've been doing nothing but playing computer games and that your time estimates are grossly overblown. I think it's time you acted responsibly." Computer: "BLAM! BLAM!" Panel 2 Stef: "The things I ask you to do are very important to this company. Your lack of productivity and flagrant disregard of office protocol is very disturbing." Computer: "POW!" Panel 3 No dialogue Computer: "BLAM! NA-BOOM!" Panel 4 Stef: "Say, where can I get a copy of that?" Greg: "The CD is on my desk. Help yourself." Computer: "OUCH!"
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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#UserFriendly #By:Illiad #Nov.17th1997

#AJ #Greg #Stef

Notes:
First strip
First Appearance of AJ, Greg, and Stef
Panel 1 Stef: "Make this a priority. It's very important." Greg: "Well I'm really busy these days. If I push hard I can have it to you two weeks." Panel 2 Stef: "I guess I'll have to live with that. Thanks Greg." Greg: "No prob." Panel 3 No dialogue Panel 4 AJ: "Dude, what Stef wants only takes ten minutes. Including debugging" Greg: "Damn, I'm out of rockets."
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Knife and fork.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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No celebrating Cuomo losing until the party about Cheney is over.
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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I offer him my thoughts and prayers.
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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When I read news like this, there is one comic that almost always comes to mind.

With luck, hell has a forest of Redneck Trees as well.
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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He deserves a Something Positive treatment in hell.

Unleash the Devil Ferrets!
November 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Made me think of Murray from the Monkey Island series of games.
October 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Who robbed the Louvre? Correct answers only.
October 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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We do not know that he is a pedophile, we only know that he works for one and is protecting all the ones on the Epstein list.

Also I would say repulsive more then creepy.
October 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Happy thanksgiving.

May you have more people at your table then ghosts of guests past.
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Remembered your comment on the picture about needing reference material. I am currently starting to look after another youngling in the area. Let me know if there is any particular photos that would be of use and I will try to get them as they get more comfortable with me.
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM