A comic by Dr. Lex (a.k.a. Alexander Thomas)
inspired by geeky classics like User Friendly
Latest strip: 255 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Current story arc: Idiocraception – chapter: That's Entertainment
Heidi: So, we have this “artist” who has clearly managed to keep everyone's interest for many years, even though they make the worst music and TV ever? Sounds like they can control people… maybe they are the actual government.
Max: They may have access to a pre-war data center…
Alana: Having access to generative A.I. could give one a serious advantage in a world that has regressed to a more primitive state after an extensive war.
Steve: And, having access to cowbells gives a serious advantage when it comes to making awful music…
View of OIB-A271 in the real world.
Heidi (voice): OIB-A271, does this kind of info give you something to work with?
OIB-A271: Maybe. What I conclude from all this, is that I basically should look for anything suspiciously energy-hungry that is also related to bad music and television.
Heidi (voice): And maybe also related to cowbells.
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