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My birthdays back then were kinda sad and lonely. I was never very good at organizing a party. And I expressed the isolation in the strip, but I don’t believe I was drunk and half-passed out on the floor. Well, not on my brithday anyway.
I think I somewhat had Bruno creating her own problems somewhat to have others comfort her and take care of her. But a lot of writing the strip was just “feeling out” the character, so I’m not sure.
This was based on an actual incident at UMass, but unfortunately I do not recall the details, and so can’t really explain it. but I’m sure it was insightful and funny!
Too much drinking when you’re caught up in your personal tragic situation and really depressed about it is never pretty.