Originally just a silent, expressive figure, Emily Strange has evolved into a beloved icon and character. She came about first in the 1990s, a dark face used a lot on t-shirts and stickers for skateboards and guitars. She first appeared as a character in comic books, then graphic novels, then a series by Jessica Gruner and illustrated by creator Rob Reger, and now a movie is in development right now* as well as the first ever animated rock single.
About a year ago, I read the Emily the Strange series for the first time. I remember thinking it was a really good book with funny characters, an entertaining story, and really nice graphic design. Since then, I've read a little (ton) of stuff on her website and I have reread the series again a few (many) times and each time I've enjoyed it more and more. Actually, it's kind of an obsession now and I realized exactly why: Emily is pure awesome and I kind of want to be her... and here's ten reasons why:
1. She has four cats that she can actually talk to.
2. She is a genius and makes the best inventions ever (i.e. a time machine, a duplicator that she used to double herself, cat translator etc.). She knows everything there is to know about science.
3. She can skate like a pro.
4. She can play guitar like no one else. On the roof. At midnight.
5. She makes the coolest doodles EVER.
6. She's tough and isn't afraid to stand up for herself.
7. She's a master prankster and a bit of a troublemaker.
8. She's a master of procrastination.
9. She paints the coolest murals ever. In unused sewers.
10. And besides, she sometimes makes her cats wear red ties.
*STARRING THE FABULOUS CHLOE-GRACE MORETZ!!
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