Comic #97 : "Stolen Property"
Friday 27th September 2013
I agonised over this comic for ages, because I wasn't sure if the last frame made it "NSFW" (Not Safe For Work) or not. In the end, I decided it didn't, however if you are offended by it and feel I am wrong then I apologise.
I decided it wasn't for several reasons
- Michelangelo's David is considered a masterpiece of art.
- The Pioneer Spacecraft contain images of naked bodies on them
- The school book of any 8-14 year old boy is probably covered in them. And the offices of any computer games programmers.
Of course I could have put a 'strategically placed' potted plant in the way, but I think this would have reduced the impact and made it far less funny. Plus that's a tired trope as it is.
At the end of the day, there is a huge hang up about nudity some how being wrong, something the Simpsons and South Park - among others - have covered. But if it's non sexualised, which is the case with the comic, then there should be no problem.
But if you disagree with me, then I repeat, I'm sorry if I offended you. But this isn't offensive.