History InsultBackfire / WebComics

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[https://at.tumblr.com/a/key_live_loIM22jCfY1c0N7G2HnBDcmjDCpTeypJ?%24randomized_bundle_token=1122282723617711618&alias=hypocrisyofandrewdobson/i-was-wondering-if-you-knew-anything-else-about/e7pj6r2maa1h&type=0&duration=0&source=ios&data=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%3D%3D BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds, if not thousands, of his fans asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal and his personal "Samus Commission"-scandal, led to Dobson [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[http://www.deviantart.com/art/SYAC-BINGO-476904719 BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds, if not thousands, of his fans asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal and his personal "Samus Commission"-scandal, led to Dobson [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Housepets}}'', Breel [[https://www.housepetscomic.com/comic/2022/05/27/bizarro-superman-rules/ calls Nega-Breel a "meanie"]], and gets the response "If you're going to insult me, try saying something that insults ''me''."

* In ''Webcomic/{{Hopusepets}}'', Breel [[https://www.housepetscomic.com/comic/2022/05/27/bizarro-superman-rules/ calls Nega-Breel a "meanie"]], and gets the response "If you're going to insult me, try saying something that insults ''me''."

-->'''Dave Davenport''': [[MediumAwareness This is the third storyline in a row]] where [[{{Nerd}} I've had to wear a tie]].

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[http://www.deviantart.com/art/SYAC-BINGO-476904719 BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds of not thousands of his fans began asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal and his personal "Samus Commission"-scandal, led to Dobson not only [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[http://www.deviantart.com/art/SYAC-BINGO-476904719 BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds of not thousands of his fans began asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal [[Administrivia/RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment (which we shall not talk about here)]] and his personal "Samus Commission"-scandal, led to Dobson not only [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

* In ''Webcomic/GoblinsLifeThroughTheirEyes,'' Complains of Names asks an angel "Are you '''''high?!'''"'' in response to her explanation that Chief had named him as his successor with his dying breath. She responds with, "Well I mean... a little."

* Happens a lot in ''WebComic/SomethingPositive''.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=1837 Percy says his Yarny is marvelous and Pooch's Bally is so. . . so round]]. Pooch? Sniffs and is SoProudOfYou.
** [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=4510 The Trike Girl speaks contemptuously of Milton's ladybot slave droids. Milton, a nerd and a devil, is so pleased that she knows of his work.]]
* Superbitch's name wasn't her original choice, but an insult by a blogger, she kind of liked it.

** In the recent FanGirl invasion arc, a fangirl pounces on [[Literature/JeevesAndWooster Jeeves]], who proceeds to note that the fangirl's outfit leaves something to be desired. The fangirl's reaction?

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[http://www.deviantart.com/art/SYAC-BINGO-476904719 BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds of not thousands of his fans began asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal [[Administrivia/RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment (which we shall not talk about here)]] and his personal "Samus Commishion"-scandal, led to Dobson not only [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

-->VRISKA: Yes, that's it. Dump them all over the floor a8out ten feet away from me, just like that.
-->VRISKA: The sloppier the pile and the further away from me the 8etter. [=Gr8=] jo8, Tavros.
-->TAVROS: tHANK YOU,

* Andrew Dobson, aka Tom Preston, creator of ''So...You're a Cartoonist?'' and the Brentalfloss comic, may have become the victim of the biggest insult backfire in webcomic history with his [[http://www.deviantart.com/art/SYAC-BINGO-476904719 BINGO-Strip]]. This one requires some explanation first: The comic in question is supposed to be one of his many, MANY TakeThatCritics works against people who can't stand him, where he lists of things that his detractors loves to bring up such as his past as [[OldShame Catty N]], his Encyclopedia Dramatica article, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjpDDqAuc0 The Forever Pandring]] video, his infamous [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/387662 Nintendo localization comic]], his tracing of Big Ben etc. There was just [[{{Understatement}} one tiny problem]] he did not take into consideration when uploading this comic: The vast majority of his fanbase had NO IDEA about ANY of these things! This led to hundreds of not thousands of his fans began asking for context and info and links about these things, which Andrew's detractors, critics and trolls were happy to provide. This, along with some controversial comics/journals about the highly volatile Gamergate scandal [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment (which we shall not talk about here)]] and his personal "Samus Commishion"-scandal, led to Dobson not only [[BrokenPedestal losing a massive chunk of his fanbase]], having dozens of parodies and spoofs thrown his way on Website/DeviantArt (something that most people would not dare to do before), earning hundreds of more critics and Dobson permanently removing comments on almost all of his art-pieces.

* The expert {{Jerkass}} Mike, in [[http://www.shortpacked.com/blog/comic/book-4/07-the-tome-of-the-ages/mom/ this strip]] from ''[[Webcomic/WalkyVerse Shortpacked!]]'', encounters a customer who is utterly oblivious to Mike's repeated, and [[CrossesTheLineTwice increasingly vulgar]], attempts to insult his [[YourMom mother]].

-->VRISKA: The sloppier the pile and the further away from me the 8etter. Gr8 jo8, Tavros.

* ''Webcomic/SchlockMercenary'': [[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2013-04-04 General Tagon tells a team of analysts/acrobats]] that since they didn't get off the ship when they had the chance, they're under his command. Barry snaps that only a poor officer would pass blame down the chain of command. General Tagon accepts this as acknowledgement that they agree they're under his command.

'''Kath:''' Pretty sure you were enlisting, Barry.