Bret Blackberg vs sXe dilemma.
Long time no blog.
So, it’s been brought to my attention, by myself, that the whole Bret Blackberg saga glorifies alcohol and alcohol consumption and that it may conflict with my interests of living a drug free, straight-edge lifestyle. Ergo making me a hypocrite.
Those that know me know that, personally, I do not have a problem with hanging out at bars or parties where the “beer flows like wine.” Shit, I just bowled this week and had a pretty impressive 135 score in my second game (actually, it was kind of weak, because I should have picked up more spares than I did…but I digress).
Therefore, I beg to differ (with my opening internal argument) that this comic conflicts with my interests. This book is for consenting adults, who enjoy watching the trials and tribulations of this drunken hero. He is not perfect. Nobody is. And for those that must know, here is a PSEUDO SPOLIER, by no means is it my intention to make him “see the light” and become straight-edge at the end of the book. This comic is for entertainment not propaganda. It does not preach my lifestyle nor will it in the future. Just as I wouldn’t want anyone to tell me which deity to worship, I am not going to tell you how to live your life.
So, love it or leave it, I could really care less. I have nothing to prove to you.
October 17th, 2012 at 10:41 am
You are not responsible for the behavior of your characters. Fiction written with an agenda in mind almost never works.
October 17th, 2012 at 11:45 am
Thanks Steve! I appreciate that.