Friday Q&A

Questionable Reiteration

Greetings, crickets and trolls. Welcome to another edition of the Friday Q&A. I'd like to start by welcoming all of my new readers. I realize that many of you may be unfamiliar with the Clinic, so let me tell you how things work: I'm always right, and anyone who disagrees with me is stupid. I'm going to go over a few my core beliefs in this week's post. That way, newcomers can determine their level of intelligence without having to search through my vast archives.

Q: How do you feel about cliches?

A: Here at the Picture Clinic, I fully support the use of Fark's beloved Photoshop cliches. These reoccurring images are part of our community's shared iconography. Spend some time outside of the contests if you don't believe me. The fact that Pat Tribbett gets a greenlit thread every time he's arrested would tend to support my position.

Q: How important is skill in a Fark contest?

A: The conventional wisdom is that our voters tend to favor cliches, passing over more intricate shops to vote for the same old stuff. This causes much grief in our community, as members frequently bemoan the lack of respect for artistic merit. I personally don't subscribe to this theory. I've seen plenty of non-cliche entries win, but Fark is by and large a humor site. The voters want a cheap laugh, whether it gets delivered in the form of a cliche or a silly joke is of little consequence. An entry has to be truly jaw-dropping to get the public's attention without the benefit of a dick or fart joke.

Q: What is your opinion on voting?
TSZ = fail
A: I tend to respect it, regardless of the outcome. Whilst I've already stated how pointless it is to rant against the people we're trying to entertain, I can understand some of the frustration. Unfortunately, the voters have no idea how long you spent crafting an image. When someone invests a lot of time working on something, they tend to overlook the flaws in their own creation. Kind of like how every parent thinks their kid is special, and not just another screaming brat. My best advice would be to take a step back periodically and evaluate what you've made. If it isn't living up to your expectations, drown it in the bathtub.
My Photoshops are like my children (in that I spent five minutes making them).
That's all for this time, gentle reader. Thanks again for stopping by. As always, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Fark Photoshop community, but they damn well should.

Stay tuned for more suggested opinions from the Doctor!