January 2003

PSA: Gradpa Discontinues TEEvee Column Because You Don't Read It

In May, we celebrate our 4th anniversary. This is quite an accomplishment for a couple of guys who can't pay their bills on time. Since May of 1999 (way back when) we've been determined to publish things that make us laugh, think and cry every month. Many of you may have been touched as well, but I wouldn't know because you never tell me.

Just in case you care, here are a couple of announcements about evilrobots.com in 2003. As you recall, last year's goal was to completely revamp the ARCHIVES for our fans, and we accomplished that in November. I think these goals are less lofty, so our chances of success are pretty high.

NOTE: whatever you do, do not mistake these for New Years resolutions. My New Years resolution was to watch the premier episode of "Joe Millionaire", and I already did that.

Announcement #1:
Until further notice, my monthly Tee-Vee and Music columns are shelved. I decided that they serve no purpose.

When Godzilla and I first started this web-site back in 1999, we wanted it to be a vehicle for our artistic talents, and our big mouths. For years I drew comics, wrote poems and prose, and laid down commentary for our so-called loyal audience. For the past year, I have been doing more of the commentary and less of the art. Due to a lack of preparation and, sometimes, writers-block, my content never strayed far from the mundane. Sure, Godzilla and I tore off some tight commentaries about politics and whatnot, and I told you what kind of Tee-vee and music gets me off, but so what? It didn't make me happy.

In an attempt to make myself happy again, I removed the tee-vee and music duties from my roster for the year. That decision feels good so far. To make up for the space lost, I have asked others on the staff to kick up their production, and I have dedicated myself to more drawing and writing. I think in this, our fourth year of publication, a change will be good for every one.

We have a large stable of good writers who will give you what you want, and I will give you what I can. Not that you care, but that is what you'll get.

Announcement #2:
In 2003, Evil Robots is going to become all orderly! For the benefit of all readers, evilrobots.com is going to become a regularly published magazine. Well….mostly regular.

Beginning in April, each ER issue will publish on the second Sunday of every month. Sure, it may not be available on that exact day every month, but we are dedicated to be a regular type of zine. This change benefits our readers and ourselves.

*Of course, we reserve the right to alter or ignore these changes. If we do so, it will be without fan fare.