TMI
tmi stands for too much information sry didn't need to add that you knew that so sry
If I were Carrie Bradshaw, I would write something like: “I couldn’t help but wonder… had we advanced beyond the information age and found ourselves in the too much information age?” If I were Tony Soprano I’d say, “What ever happened to Gary Cooper, the strong silent type?”
Unfortunately, I am not the protagonist of an HBO show using their column or therapy sessions as a device to relay to the audience my innermost thoughts. I am in fact Jason Adam Katzenstein. Oh, is that too raw for you? My middle name? Well if you’re already sweating, brace yourselves for the info in today’s TOONSTACK.
I am a cartoonist — I can’t help but to betray my point-of-view with every gag I make.
I didn’t used to think of these gags as autobiographical, and then one of my cartoons was licensed for a textbook called “Abnormal Psychology.” We cartoonists are always just telling you stories about ourselves. We might dramatize them with fish or aliens or desert islands, but ultimately the work is a trail of breadcrumbs leading you to our very souls.
But do you really want to know us, reader? Be careful what you wish for, because beyond this introduction you will find information that goes past small talk — this is huge talk. This is the molten core inside the fiery sun of the soul. This is TMI.
Oh wait, also in The Comeback her sitcom character’s catchphrase is “I didn’t need to see that,” which is a TMI thing. That is an HBO show as well. TMI. Yeah.
Hilary Campbell
If we’re being honest, and we are, (we’re actually being too honest which is sort of my thing) this is a real thing I said out loud to a boyfriend. I’m trying to work it into a country song. And yes you heard me. I write country music. Is that TMI?
Ellis Rosen
Any time I enter anything into an internet search I imagine some guy at a desk somewhere, staring at a computer, thinking, “Wow, Ellis is searching that?” I know that’s not how it works but my overactive imagination and raging ego always win out over rational thinking. I’m not actually worried about this theoretical guy. If anything, I’m jealous. I would love to know the personal information of anyone and everyone, including you, reader. I’m an over-sharer, and I hope to get stuff over-shared with me back. I just love personal private stuff! I even made up a little song about it:
Your personal private things,
Your personal private stuff,
Your personal private life,
I just can't get enough.
Your personal private emails,
I want to read them too.
There’s nothing too personal private
That I don't want to know about you.
Note to editor: Hey Jason, make sure to delete all of this before this Toonstack is published. It’s way too weird. People cannot find out I’m like this. Thanks! -Ellis
Navied Mahdavian
As both a human and a cartoonist (a human cartoonist, if you will), I suffer from a crippling need to be liked. Thankfully, on Instagram, which according to Urban Dictionary user Shookums666 is “basically hell,” people like things you post. For example, IG user @Trashman47 recently commented “Nice job, Vincent van Go Fuck Yourself.” People come up with funny nicknames on social media. And last week, IG user @NiNoBoBo69 commented, “DM to purchase Instagram verification, 100% legit and 100% success rate with proof!” What a supportive community! If you’re reading this @RussiaIsBeauty, I’d love to start making cryptocurrency today!
Jason Adam Katzenstein
Marcel Proust was the original TMI king.
Amy Kurzweil
Alright let’s get real, readers. Every night before bed I drink tea. Where does it go? I’ll give you one guess. Is this good sleep hygiene? It’s not. But I really love tea. It’s one soothing, consistent ritual in this chaotic world on fire. Especially tired the other night, I did not drink tea before bed, and I was so disturbed by NOT having to urgently catapult from the bed in the wee hours (ha see what I did there?) of the morning that I wondered if maybe something was wrong with me and my over-worked bladder. I’m fine, thanks for your concern.
Johnny DiNapoli
So I’m not a big hoarder, but I do have a hard time getting rid of old books and DVDs. I don’t even have a DVD player. I guess there’s only one practical solution: start collecting DVD players.
Kendra Allenby
Sometimes just growing up is TMI.
EVEN MORE INFORMATION:
Pre-order Murder Book, Hilary Campbell’s upcoming graphic memoir our November 9th!
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See more cartoons from Ellis Rosen’s weekly Junk Drawer!
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