Thank you everyone for all your kind words and support through this crazy, difficult time. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.

Sidenote: I got new glasses...the old ones got stepped on, broken in half, and super glued back together. It was time for a new pair.



I've been trying to make it through, but it's hard to get used to being back in my hometown by myself. I was really worried I wouldn't have anyone to hang out with. Or, more importantly geek out with...but, I got this.

Someone I've known since I was three just went through a massive break up too (Seriously, is there some planet in retrograde fucking with relationships?) and we've been geeking it up to keep each other from feeling quite so sad.





I've caught up on all the good movies:



I loved Iron Man and Star Trek despite some weird narrative issues and plot holes (former and later respectively) and I see why people didn't like Gatsby, but I enjoyed it.

Also, apparently everyone around here goes hiking...so, we went hiking to teach me what "getting off the couch" is all about:



I'm into it, but I'm starting slow. And, really, with guys like these in your backyard who needs to go all the way to the mountains?



Also, you can't go home without reminiscing and entering into a bet as to whether or not your old cheerleading uniform still fits.



I actually lost 'cause I didn't think it would...it's actually a little big on me now.

Here's some of my very first cosplay.



I also finally got Starscream in Transformers Legends! (It's about damn time!)



The game itself is not really a game unless you consider pressing "scan" a test of dexterity, but the card art is awesome and it's a nice way to mindlessly de-stress after studying all day long.

And, more kitchen space means more vegan cooking:





And, as always, here's some random hilarity:









Toodles!

I'm back. I just went through a painful break up, had to move home, and I'm trying to study for my accreditation.

I missed you guys and realized I could really use a friend right now...and, a Vulcan high-five.

Hi everyone, I'm super sad as I post this, but it's time. I've asked to be archived.

I wanted to be a part of SG ever since it started, but I wasn't old enough. After I finished my first round of school I applied and was accepted in 2008. To this day, it's one of the best things I've ever done in my life and my only regret is that I hadn't done it sooner.

I'm so lucky to have met the people I've met, made the friends I've made, done the things I've done, and been a part of this amazing group of people. Thank you all for EVERYTHING!

Here's a timeline of some of my sets over the years. If I could keep doing it forever I would.

I didn't really think I'd ever archive, so this is a really sad time for me, but I'm not gonna leave the internets completely...I'll still be on:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boballthetime
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bobsuicide
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bobsuicide
My blog: http://www.boballthetime.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobsuicide
Zivity: http://www.zivity.com/users/Bob

And, I'm recording more shows for Revision3 so follow their feed for more.

Let's end on a happy note. Here's some random hilarity:

Catch up on all the tech news of the week as I take over Revision3's show DownLOADED with my friends whitemenace and Justin. Give it a comment and a like and maybe you can see more of me on the show more often...just sayin'


I've gotta go take a crazy test this morning...so, cross your fingers. I don't think I can convince them that the Google Glasses are prescription.

Check out my first Zivity set shot by Tmronin “Episode V: Bob Strikes Back”

And, if you like it, support this Rebel Alliance send us a vote or two.

Here's some preview pics:






Not a member? Message me your email and I’ll send you a free 30 day invite!

And, 'cause every episode needs a good scroll. Here's the intro for ours (written by the awesome Tmronin):

Check me out in the awesome "Doom and Gloom" episode of DownLOADED on Revision3



And, here's some random hilarity:





Toodles!

What Were Chun-li's Boots Made For: Walking, Ass-Kicking, or Sex?

I'm the last person to champion feminism in video games...I like my finely-rendered ladies like I like my coffee: tall and with amazing breast physics. So, I'm not quite sure how much weight my opinion carries in this debate. But, there is something I've got to get off my un-pixelated chest...

I saw this making the rounds on Tumblr this morning:

The response appears to be fairly mixed between two clear opinions: those in favour and those opposed. And, those opposed seem to have a singular bent to their opposition: that video game women were not created "with women in mind" the way male characters are, but rather they were created as "sexual objects for men."

While I'm by no means the gold-standard for female video game characters, at 5'8" I am WAY taller than the average, at a size 0 I'm significantly skinnier than the average (thanks to a crazy metabolism…not a lack of delicious vegan sandwiches), and my breast size is slightly larger than average at 34 D. What does that all mean? Well, to stay in the realm of Street Fighter and pick one of the most popular and recognizable female characters of all-time, I'm fairly close to the proportions of Chun-Li.



And, I think it's worth nothing I wasn't created "as a sexual object for men." I was created for the express purpose of making a childless Hispanic woman REALLY happy. (Sidenote: I'm kicking-ass at that life purpose…just like Chun-li!)

More importantly, almost all of the characters in Street Fighter (and many other video games) were designed with the idea and supportive backstory that these people are masters of marital arts—fit fighters at the top of their respective fields. (I mean, that's how they got into the tournament in the first place. One does not simply walk into Mordor…or Shadaloo.) So, considering they must train and work out a lot, you'd expect them to look like those people in the 2 A.M. Bow-Flex commercials. It makes sense for them to look like lean mean fighting machines with a low BMI.

Completely incidentally, because our culture values that body type as sexually appealing, these characters became sex symbols for many a hentai artist's pen. I can't imagine that when Chun-li was created as a character anyone thought this sprite was developed with the singular purpose of sex:



In fact, Chun-li was the first playable female character to appear in a 1 on 1 fighter…she was a trailblazer. As a young female gamer I can tell you how AWESOME it was to have a female option when I sat down to play. And, to kick Bison boy-ass with that character! It didn't particularly matter what she looked like or what she wore. All that mattered was she was a girl…like me. And, really that's all that should matter now.

Why does this particular issue make me so angry?

Because I've spent my whole life reading magazines filled with ads and articles catering to "real women" featuring issues that purport to offer "the perfect jeans for every size" that never take into consideration really tall, but stupidly skinny women. Whenever I complained about this to friends they replied, "magazines don't include you 'cause you don't need it. You never HAVE a problem finding jeans! Someone with your build looks good in everything!" But, it's simply not true. If something is long enough for my legs it's way too wide for my waist. Why? Because people seem to believe women with those measurements don't exist.

What I'm trying to say is this: women come in all shapes and sizes. Those female video characters WERE created with women in mind…because they look like women! There's no reason why a strong female video game character can't also look sexy while she kicks ass. Sex is empowering. Arguing that women are being "negatively sexualized" undermines the great power ALL women have to be sexy. After all, Ginger Rogers did everything backwards in high heels right? And, it was hot!

Also, just so you know, video games are far more feministic than you think…the female characters wear less armor than men but take the same amount of damage because they're inherently stronger. They just don't need it.

As always, here's some random hilarity. (You deserve a little laughter after all that bitching!)







Toodles!

Happy St. Patrick's Day:







Hopefully, you're wearing blue. (And, pressing charges against anyone who pinches you.)

In completely unrelated news...I'd had some people ask me about the clothes from my latest set and I figured I should pass 'em on 'cause I've had 'em for forever and it's all only been worn to shoot in ('cause I'm just not that fancy day-to-day) so it's basically brand spankin' new and it really should get better use...

The dress is a size 0 from Banana Republic:


And the underwears are from Fredricks of Hollywood. I bought them wish Saint for an intended multi back in '09 or so and I cut the tags out so they wouldn't show in the shots ...so I don't really remember the sizing, but I think the bottoms are a small or medium and the top is like a 34 b or something like that. I'm normally a 34 D and it fit enough to shoot in...



I don't remember exactly how much I paid for 'em and I'm not exactly sure what similar stuff goes for today, but I think the dress was like $100 and the underwears were like $40 or $50 for the set. So, I figured you guys know better than I do....best offer? PM me!

Oh, and I've had some questions about the shoes in particular. I might be willing to part with the shoes too. But, I really like 'em and actually do wear them from time-to-time so it might take an unstoppable force to poke this immoveable object.

I spent the day at Revision3 HQ filming an awesome episode of downLOADED.

And, I've got some cool stuff on the horizon that I can't announce just yet, but I'm too excited to keep my mouth shut.

Until the episode airs, I've got this picture of me getting ready for the taping this morning:



That is all.



Ok...I lied. Here's some random hilarity:

Working on a thank you sketch for @mikeinterist1

'Cause he got me this:



So, I'm making him this:



It's a 1 of 1 Bob comic. It's called "The Adventures of Bob" but there's only a need for one frame 'cause I never leave the couch.

And, I decided to use this opportunity to test the water with painting on the computer for the first time.



Man…when you stop drawing it’s really hard to get back into the swing of things.