I hereby command that you stop drawing 'tude.
I see you there at your desk. You have a drawing on your board with a character with a sly half closed eyelids sneer looking at the camera.
I caught you. Someone is standing over your shoulder right now watching you and shaking her head with shame.
Why in Hell would anyone draw this expression on a cartoon character? And why on so many characters?
If I see one more animated feature billboard staring down at me with 'tude, I'm gonna become a 'toon terrorist.
What the hell is 'tude anyway? Have you ever actually met anyone in real life who makes this expression?
Would you have anything to do with him if you did?
What if your best friend, someone you have known for a few years, showed up at your house one day and he had 'tude all of a sudden?
Wouldn't you just wanna kick the shit out of him? Would you be seen in public with him?
This is the face you would make if you saw someone on the street with 'tude.
You wouldn't walk around town with your willie hanging out of your giant trousers would you? Well, then why would you draw 'tude? It's the same exact thing.So this is the last day that you are allowed to draw 'tude. From now on, draw real human expressions that are funny and amusing. Your public will thank you.
If you have more images of unsightly 'tude, post a link in the comments!Want a cure for drawing 'tude? Pay attention to the expressions, faces and poses your friends and family make. Caricature them and then draw your cartoon characters making funny and real and specific expressions. You'll feel much better and be able to walk the streets with your head held up.
In the meantime, cleanse your eyes with these joyful pictures:
Thanks to Trevour for this abominable example of 'toon 'tude.
127 comments:
John, let us not forget THIS. Yeeeuck.
I'm proud to say that I pose 'tude all the time, but I never draw it I swear! Not yet at least, what's a good expression to use then?
this post made me really happy! i'm gonan draw lots of faces tonight
John, I know that your into the classic 1940s & 1950s way of 2D animation but do you appreciate any other animation style or form (for example) Clay-mation, cut-out, paint-mation, 2D graphic flash like for TV, pencil animation etc.
And what do you think about the Spike & Mike Sick & Twisted animation festivals, just of curiosity.
Scary.
This made me laugh out loud!
I just 'tuded
OUCH! ya got me, John!
In my defense i can offer this.
or maybe this.
boy, this is a tough truth you have presented. The only time anyone EVER makes the "tude" expression is when mugging for a camera, trying to look cool like a bad cartoon poser.
HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAA, Check this out!!!:
http://sonic.sega.jp/sonicadv/snd/graphic/cd_4.jpg
Tude also stands for Homosexual.
there's one thing that irritates me even more than 'tude' and it's the 'OMG MY CHARACTER IS A PSYCHO, SEE LOOK AT THE GIANT SCREAMING MOUTH AND WIDE EYED EXPRESSION THAT IS IN EVERY SINGLE FUCKING PICTURE I DRAW' trend that seems to be popular on the internets
Yeah, moderately guilty. At least I usually manage to back it up with body languageor something like that most of the time. Or kirbyness. Not as guilty as I once was but it still slips in when I'm lazy.
I am, however, kinda frightened by that Nemo photo. Yaagh!
Don't forget this 'Tude Invasion
Wow, you opened my eyes John.
They shove it down your throat so many time you start doing it yourself.
I just browsed through my drawings
to find out I'm a "tuder" myself
If you'll excuse me,
I've got some drawings to burn
Wow, you opened my eyes John.
They shove it down your throat so many time you start doing it yourself.
I just browsed through my drawings
to find out I'm a "tuder" myself
If you'll excuse me,
I've got some drawings to burn
Wow, you opened my eyes John.
They shove it down your throat so many time you start doing it yourself.
I just browsed through my drawings
to find out I'm a "tuder" myself
If you'll excuse me,
I've got some drawings to burn
Wow, you opened my eyes John.
They shove it down your throat so many time you start doing it yourself.
I just browsed through my drawings
to find out I'm a "tuder" myself
If you'll excuse me,
I've got some drawings to burn
And here is another perfect expample why we shouldn't do 'tude' illustrations. http://www.originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=4256&highlight_key=y&keyword1=The%20Thief%20and%20the%20Cobbler
Wow, you opened my eyes John.
They shove it down your throat so many time you start doing it yourself.
I just browsed through my drawings
to find out I'm a "tuder" myself
If you'll excuse me,
I've got some drawings to burn
welllll.... I like ALL expressions including "'tude".... because it is a real feeling. Not saying you're WRONG. You're actually quite right. I just believe it shouldn't be used ALL THAT MUCH like in cartoons today.... there even one cartoon character that I recall HAVING this type of expression on her face almost all the time...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/gaamsyh/6002.jpg
http://squarezebra.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/grim.jpg
http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v207/teentitans2693/ChaosInEndscille/th_AnimeGB.jpg
http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v207/teentitans2693/ChaosInEndscille/th_Billy-mandy_S.jpg
in THAT case it is overused
I actually LIKE drawing tude but I don't draw it a lot. I believe all feelings should be conveyed. I used to draw it all the time but I quit cus I got bored with it. :P This here is OLLLLLD
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/Kitty1337/03.jpg
Hahahahaha the "have you ever met anyone in real life who makes this expression" then down below it that horrible drawing of Daffy made my eyes water with laughter. Yes, I would kick the ever-loving shit out of anyone who made that expression to me. It wouldn't matter if they were better fighters than me, I'd have rage fueled by disgust and summon the strength of 10 men.
Hi John. I seem to remember Go Go Hypergrind, a video game Spumco designed having 'tude. I could be wrong. What was your experience working on that game?
I didn't have any experience on the game. I didn't work on it.
I'm sure I had some young "'toonists" who drew 'tude when I wasn't looking.
This made me puke out loud.
HOLY CRAP.
I've seen 'tude on the streets...usually the person who was showing it was so stoned out of thier mind they couldn't keep thier eyes open. However I shall tude no more
Btw, sorry for my comment overload here.
Something wrong with my computer
How could you leave this one out.
I went and learn new 3d program.
Then one day, the guy who create the loonatik came and did a speech about how he learns to draw. How he learn from observing the masters. How he's sensible to things....
I was just speechless, the only thing that I wanted to do is to punch him in the face and tell him he learns nothing ... he just copy without understanding.
http://www.christiantremblay.com/
...how lifeless are those painting?..geez...
How about these two?
http://home.comcast.net/~toonfox/cels/WB-Looney-3.jpg
http://www.chuckjones.com/page_images/CJimage.gif
ahhh man, this is hard shit!
Can't stop laughing!
i blame McCauly Culkin!
Wow, I think tude' was born out of a focus group. No one has ever thought tude' was cool, it has always been a complete joke.
The new tude' is the "X-TREME!!!!" marketing.
Interesting post. I might be reading into this a bit much too much. . .
I have known a handful of people who've had 'tude, so to speak, and weren't posers. (However, I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the number of posers I've known). You wouldn't want to even think about kicking the shit out of them. These folks weren't low-life insecure ruffians like that 'spic in your pic. They were self-established intelligent sons of bitches. But behind their hard ass demeanor, they did actually care about the greater good. I suppose third world countries *cough* Mexico *cough* sometimes drive you to survive.
But I do get your point. Cartoons have way too much of this "too cool for school" attitude today. Just like those horrid ghetto looney tunes t-shirts everyone used to wear.
But I gotta say, I think cartoon characters should be versatile. I mean, even Bugs had some 'tude now and then.
this post made me laught out loud 'couse i use to do that to my characters. i used to put them in a lot of suffering by having to pull up one eye and half close the other and stay still with that lame expression but i swear i'll stop doing it!!!
see what i'm talking about
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1985/1229/1600/010008.1.jpg
I can forgive Boondocks for 'tude because it's a cartoon specifically about kids (and adults) who 'tude too much. So there's a context.
It's the generic alpha-male smug sneer with no context that bugs me - in real life, on MTV or on Bugs Bunny's face.
>> Have you ever actually met anyone in real life who makes this expression? <<
Every damned day. No one who takes the subway would even ask.
Who are these mugs trying to scare, someone who's going to ask them what time it is??
I blame Chuck Jones. He loved Groucho and Groucho had 'tude. First Bugs had 'tude, then Wile E., had 'tude, then Daffy had 'tude but the other Warner Brothers artists didn't pick up on this. Then in the late eighties, it struck like a tidal wave because some EXECUTIVE thought cartoons should have attitude. I think Tiny Toons and the Simpsons made fun of this phenom , but who cares?
I laughed out loud at this--then realized that I've drawn it and done it myself. I'm so ashamed...
John K:"You wouldn't walk around town with your willie hanging out of your giant trousers would you?"
So I like to show off the goods! What I do in my personal life is none of your ...ahem, cough , cough ... nevermind.
Anyway great photos of Eddie. Better than an illustration. Gets point across.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_7RkqSl97nDw/RXXkkta1IpI/AAAAAAAAABQ/j5rjT5YApSc/s1600/tira177.jpg
Does the last pannel in this comic strip count as 'Tude? I was actually trying to do a Chuck Jones-like expression.`
Pretty funny indeed. I agree. One of the reasons I like cartoons more than humans in comedy movies (or shorts) is because they are funny in a natural way. The real actor TRIES to be funny, and if he's not a good comedy actor, it shows that he's only trying but he don't get it. The cartoon IS funny, its whole existance is devoted to be funny. But that changes when they use these kind of expressions. When I see these kind of "cool" characters, they seem as artificial as a human trying to be cool and I don't symphatize or laugh with the character. Seeing Shrek is like seeing Mike Myers or another comedian. It doesn't seem natural, it doesn't seem a cartoon, it is funny in an artificial way...and something that is funny in an artificial way it's not really that funny after all. However when I see Bugs Bunny or Groucho Marx I never imagine Bob Clampett or Chuck Jones drawing Bugs or Groucho's real life, I think they exist, they are the way I see them in the movie. Maybe they were that way, I mean, the people who drew Bugs were funny people and Groucho too, they didn't have to TRY to be cool or funny like so many comedians or cartoons of our days. There is nothing less funny than realizing somebody is trying to be funny.
I just realized that first picture is the looney tunes.
...
Alright you religious fanatics, if that's not proof that there is no God, then I don't know what is!
The following images have been rated "R" for retarted.
Starve your eyes on this
Anime has a ton of 'em
More 'tude-ness
CRAP! Even my blog user icon has that shit! Never paid much attention but it's everywhere. I'm just a victim of my environment(flimsy excuse, I know).
-David O.
Is that picture of the tude' human a picture of Jorge Garrido?
Is the guy the portfolio cover giving an invisible man a blowjob?
Hey marc, no fair on Invader Zim. His expression in the poster suits him, because he's an evil alien trying to destroy Earth, and he is constantly thinking of devious insane evil plans.
I like Zim.
Jordan
OH MY GOD!!! What is with the 'tude!
Is that Finding Nemo on ICE!! That is frightening. Thanks a lot now I am going to have nightmares.
Speaking of 'willies out', I work for a news tv station and the chopper camera started to film a guy (not homeless, mid twenties, casual neat dress) lying in a park early yesterday morning because they thought he might be dead.
He had obviously had a big night and passed out because he started to stir when the chopper started up.
Whilst lying down he then proceded to pull his pants down then flop out his 'junk' and inspect 'it'.
The camera man quickly zoomed back out, out, out, abort!!!
I think my dog might be giving tude? But he's a dude, please forgive!
I don't know about you Mr. K, but this looks like 'tude to me! Well, okay, maybe it's more of a 'sense of accomplishment' look. What fueled this rant of your's anyway? Any 'tude sighting in particular?
That Space Jam Bugs Bunny doll is so bad, its good. I have to buy one.
Hahaha!
I'll admit it. I've drawn 'tude before. I was trying to copy Chuck Jones.
You're right, it looks stupid.
I hate how Bugs and Daffy always have 'tude now. I liked them better back in the early 40's, when they were fun.
More executive beliefs of washing the minds of the viewers. That they know what's better for their audience than the audience does.
The characters must have 'tude for the cool hip kids to watch. What a good message to give to the youth of the nation.
Be as bad as you want with no consequences. In a time where anti-social behavior is all ready a problem, in the times of school shootings.
The "tude eyes" are similar to the "muppet mouth" that so many animated characters suffer from.
When I was a little kid I really loved cartoons but the quickest way to get me to turn off the TV was the 'tude. I want to see a cartoon, I'm not impressed by how "cool" it thinks it is.
Body language says a lot. Crossed arms, sunglasses, and snobby expressions (occassionally being directed towards me!) are just disrespectful. The cartoon characters obviously didn't want to be around me. If I wouldn't want to be around them in real life why would I want to watch their crappy cartoons.
Here's some pictures.
Sunglasses 'tude
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/rogt5/jc.jpg
Odie's too good to speak to me phattitude. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/rogt5/garf1.gif
They also have their backs to me. I'm not worth turning around for.
Blah. Bad Posture Garfield.
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/rogt5/garf2.jpg
I have absolutely no tolerance for the 'tude.
Crap! I can't even have my links right. I'll try it again:
http://elblogderg.blogspot.com/2006/12/fuera-de-juego-13-hasta-aqu-hemos.html
Now, does the last pannel in the last comic strip count as 'tude?
I must confess I quite like this pose...but only when Chuck Jones does it. So whenever I do it I try to do it the most similar to Jones' I can.
Out of the examples you give I think the Bugs Bunny in the Space Jam collection video it's kinda ok, cause he's impressing the girl, so there is a reason for him to show off.
The Incredibles one I don't think it's terribly bad either, but it's a very generic type of pose and poster. Actually the more I see it, it totally looks like a slightly better version of Shrek poster.
Most of the others are horrendous, though.
John
What about Bart Simpson!?
http://www.1freewallpaper.com/Cartoon-pictures/bart-Simpson-pictures.jpg
ooooh yeah!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA I must confess, I use to draw "Tude" all the fucking time growing up. I think I got it from doodling Garfeild and the Ninja Turtles from there comic book images as a kid. HAHAHA It's GOD AWFUL I know! I don't think alot of people put much original thought into cartoon expressions, which is a shame because it's what's suppose to give these characters life! Instead people just slap that silly canned look from planet A-Hole onto there drawings and move on. Thanks for high lighting this, it's both funny and sad you should even have too.
Oh christ, don't let that first image be a new show.
While the 'Tude Garfield sucks and seems to be done for marketing reasons, I have to say I'm fan of Joe Cool. It was just one of the many faces of Snoopy, and it was created by Schulz in the comic strip, and it's kind of a parody of that type of dude, anyway. I don't think it's a crappy marketing concept but mr Schulz's funny idea. On the other side, everybody knows Jim Davis is capable of doing some good things with his characters but he also would do anything to make a sale, if not, go and see that real action Garfield movies.
Have you seen these over priced Looney Tunes 'tude portraits John ? These cost $1,450 EACH!
I wouldn't even wipe my ass with these!
More eye bleeding
The Looney Tunes are dead
John, I thank you for not using that picture of me again.
>How about these two?
Stephen, those look stoned-happy, or bored-happy, not EXTREEEEME!!! like the rest.
But Jones was the first to give Bugs that raised eyebrow sly smug expression that always pissed me off and Darrel Van Citters copied. John gave a great impression of that face on The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Two DVD on the Documentary "Rabbit Seasoning" Someone who knows how to make screenshots of DVD's, post that image!!!
>Alright you religious fanatics, if that's not proof that there is no God, then I don't know what is!
If anything, it's proof that Satan exists, and his name is Sander Schwartz.
>Is that picture of the tude' human a picture of Jorge Garrido?
No, my 'tude is slighty more preposterous.
Oh man I am so guilty of this...I draw tude all the time!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/batsam/jan25.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/batsam/Robin.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/batsam/Laurajan25.jpg
GAAAH! I have so much to learn. thanks John for keeping me humble. well thats to put it mildly. *sigh.
Roberto your right about Joe Cool.
I didn't thoroughly think it out.
I do like woodstock's mouth in the picture though.
It's not Joe Cool's nor Schulz's fault that Joe has now become a marketing statement. Most of the time I see him used today it is completely out of context.
I don't care what anybody says. Nothing could possibly make me like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Peanuts-Snoopy-Cool-Bobble-Head/dp/B000IG7KC2
Oh well.
These look dangerously like 'tude to me.
Kramer Kramer used to be able to get away with it, because he was using it to make fun of sleazy.
Poochie This one is making fun of exactly what you're talking about.
Not you, Mr. Horse! I could be reading this one wrong, because he doesn't seem to be going for sassy.
Bratz I think I just sharted. I could have posted ANY picture of these retarded Bratz.
Damn, I just looked at some of my pictures from highschool and sure enough, I found 'tude. %$#@! Never again. All this 'tude talk makes me want to draw a whole spoof comic book where the dialogue expresses a variety of emotions but the characters only display 'tude throughout.
Hmm, none of those are exactly 'tude...
Mr. Horse is a mixture of self confidence, pride and disdain for laymen.
"Mr. Horse is a mixture of self confidence, pride and disdain for laymen."
So is Mike Fontanelli! And I'm sure there are no 'tudes in his range of expressions.
If anyone wants a good laugh go read how FHFIF is made. I love the storyboards roflmfao!
http://fosterstv.blogspot.com/2006/07/making-show-step-1.html
http://fosterstv.blogspot.com/2006/08/making-show-step-2.html
http://fosterstv.blogspot.com/2006/08/readable-outline.html
http://fosterstv.blogspot.com/2006/10/making-show-step-3.html
http://fosterstv.blogspot.com/2006/10/making-show-step-4.html
Indeed.
Another thing..On the Cover of Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 3, Bugs has the 'tude face but they forgot to draw his teeth.
The only time I've ever drawn a 'tude type expression on my characters is... well, never, really. I do have their eyes half-closed, however - when I'm drawing them stoned.
How about everything on say...DeviantArt. There's a lot 'tude in there with all those wannabe anime eight year old pencil scratches.
Man, I really HATED 'tude, and I never realized I hated it until after this post. I think it's because it was cool to do it in 1993, when everyone was doing it, but now it's just lame and screams "SOMEBODY LOVE ME!!!" Again, John, you have opened my eyes.
Hmmm...I really like FINDING NEMO, but I think the fact that it ISN'T an ice show is a large part of its appeal. Anyway, thanks for the kind words.
I'm with Jorge Garrido. I don't think the Chuck Jones' expression says "Extreeeme" and that's why I like and copy it in my characters, whenever I think it's a good context...so I'm not guilty, am I? I don't think the pose I draw is too different from Mr. Horse's anyway.
Rogelio, I agree. That Joe Cool figure is completely awful. I think Snoopy looks...well, cool, when he wears exactly the same clothes he wears in the comic strip (as in the first drawing you linked) and I don't dislike when they use exactly that kind of image in merchandising, but that figure is horrible.
AHAHAHAHA!!!
I KNEW you were aware of Kyle's stuff, I was just always afraid to ask! He totally throws a pissy fit if you even happen to mention your name..
-R
Thank you for posting this, because I agree completely.
John, here's an online bible of "'tude". Just about every one of these online comics is make detestable because of it:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic
What the heck are the Loonatics!?!? AARGH, I could kill when I see those pictures!
Hi Jhon!
Thanks for stopping by the character animation art show at Cal Arts! I hope you had a great time.
Check out this article from vice magazine (can be NSFW) the Vice Guide to Cool Animals -- it's a guide to product placement mascots, with, umm, 'tude. Most of them have sun glasses and skateboard 'tude. A funny read.
Ahahahaha! I am 100% guilty of said crime.
Gee John, For somebody who hasn't made any good cartoons or drawings in ten years you just love to complain about people who still are. You wrinkled up old fart!
Here's a real classic, the cover art for a video game:
http://www.toptronics.fi/topproducts.nsf/0/fac5a47b8a9a2d0cc2256d320040358a/$FILE/VoodooVinceXbox24.jpg
Gee, Jackmunch, for a guy who talks such a big game, you'd think your work would be up to snuff.
What the CRAP is this?!?
If you're actually in the business, then there is no justice in the world!
Doesn't "tude"ness depend on the personality of the character? Villains - generally are expected to always have lots of "Tude". Characters with shady background profiles, villains you want to promote with attitude. If the villain or bad-guy doesn't have "tude" of some sort, he's a flat 1 dimensional character. Who is always just pissed off all the time. A villain in a "tude" shot is meant to gain appeal and some compelling mystery for the character.
True, Bugs Bunny and similar toons and Good Guys shouldn't be drawn with a "cool uber 'tude, emo" look. He's a just happy trickster, not a villain. The Pixar shot of the Incredible does truly demonstrate the Over-use and wrongful application of the expression. That shot scares me. 'Tude does not belong, especial on the childs faces. That's just a case of Disney being stupid like usual.
Still , my argument on this subject is ... the amount of 'tude one draws depends on the intended personalities of their characters. Villians are all about having attitude - Good Guys are the bouncy happy ones.
Sure, characters can have a bad attitude, but we're talking about 'tude. It's a mutation of attitude that seems to be a growing trend...Perhaps even the love child of Space Jam and late 80's/early '90's groups such as Kriss Kross.
Some serious 'tude all over this one
In a constant state of 'tude and/or anger
hahahahhahahahahhahahahahaha!!!!!!!
yes!
Looks like Kyle's being a sore pussy after you posted one of his usual badly drafted drawings here. Calling you out personally now, eh? Looks like you got to him. :)
He's still sore after all this time that he couldn't become one o' the gang. Ah well. Perhaps the ego will subside with a few tough breaks one of these days - and they'll come. I heard he was a real aloof asshole at the random party last week, so he's already doing a number on his own reputation. Funny stuff! :)
who's Kyle?
Appearntly some people take critique harshly.
http://newtoons.frederator.com/post/3233
Which is funny coming from this jerk, especially when he'd lend his cartooning "advice" to me, like as if I were some novice who didn't know a thing on character development. I wonder how some people get out the front door with their inflated heads in the morning?
This entire fiasco can be brought into perspective using this visual aid:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s57/pineapplewizard/happygofuntime.jpg
"John gave a great impression of that face on The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Two DVD on the Documentary "Rabbit Seasoning"
John you looked kinda constipated when you did that face.
So John, did you like Finding Nemo? Or did that just fit the example (of a joyful image)?
Kyle's the guy who drew http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/4525/2278/320/922473/portfoliocough.jpg and he's trowing a fit about it
This is probably the most appalling thing ever. Not licensed but it's only a matter of time.
Loonatics (yech!), The Incredibles, all of this is awful, I agree. But those are awful because 'tude is being overused (if not used constantly). But take The Boondocks' Reily, for example. I'm not sure if I see what's so wrong with Reily's expression, there. He's just furrowing his brow. People do that. Where does 'tude end and apprehension, anger, or confusion begin? I agree that 'tude is an ugly plague on cartoons, but let's not fire 'tude-buckshot and kill negative expression altogether. Now, if someone doesn't like The Boondocks' cartooning for other aethetic reasons, that's another issue. Just don't chalk it up to 'tude when Reily (in this example) is just expressing.
Also: that Finding Nemo picture is absolutely hilarious. I have never seen so much unintentional breast innuendo in one image.
-C
Hysterical. Thanks. That's something that's bugged me for awhile (even in my own past design work) and just haven't been able to put a finger on it.
Can anyone put a date on it? I think we can thank Sanrio Hello Kitty for being in the forefront with their first 'tude character,the penguin, Badtz Maru. I read somewhere that they were marketing it l to make Hello Kitty palatable to boys. It was early to mid 90's, or so, right when the Japan pop and the gangsta stuff was really starting to get mixed into mainstream marketing.
Here's an okay example of toon 'tude. Who the heck would make this face anyways?
but what if your friends and family get their facial expressions cues from bad tv?
i think a subtle use of attitude can work when when a character has depth and appeal from the get go (such as snoopy). i'm sure 'the ' tude' has its limits with joe public, too. i wonder if this is one reason why so much designy cut out stuff and anime with no expression is so popular right now.
where's the skateboards and sun glasses??????
The proper spelling is "tood".
Like so.
That first one makes me wish I had been aborted.
Haha great post! :)
Watch Xaiolin Showdown's opening if you want to see 'tude in its most horrible form...
We also had a poster in my art class in high school of Odie thugged out with a hat and baggy sweats. 90s rapper style. Oh god, it was terrible.
But yeah, I agree that giving characters 'tude out of context is really unnatural feeling. But I think I'm guilty of doing it. So thanks for pointing this out so I'll be more careful to avoid it.
But it's fine as long as it makes sense in context, I feel. Maybe not the "X-TREME" nonsense, but I mean, what if someone did something to really piss a character off? Surely then scowling is fine, I should think.
Oh John, I found a whole heeping helping of 'tude for ya! Try to chew back down the vomit of this one.
http://www.statemagazine.nl/download.php/download_document/3299/827e3dfef3afe578f77d459fc45e6596/news_article
Sorry man, but you also draw Tude:
http://renandstimpy.thetma.com/images/gallery/stimpys_pregnant_6g.jpg
That's "calm and relaxed and confident" and in context of the story.
Plus, it's not his only expression.
I agree with Tibby, this "tudeness" isn't somethign you should NEVER EVER DRAW or the WRONG way to draw. This is an expression in itself which should not be overused as it seems to be but none the less has a point in characterization.
As long as you use it in a way that actually portrays your character. What would Riley's character (The Boondocks) be without that so called "tude" expression? He would loose all that attitude which defines his character. As long as they are used for the right instances there is nothing wrong with "tudeness".
http://imdb.com/gallery/ss/0396555/Ss/0396555/1Pose.jpg.html?hint=tt0396555
And here's some more toons with 'tude.
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/11/02/arts/02clas_CA0.600.jpg
Bleh, what were they thinking when they came up with this one?