Amusing Comic 'B* Party' by Rusty.Creates Perfectly Captures True Crime Obsession

True crime shows have taken the world by storm, and the new comic strip "B***** Party" by rusty.creates humorously encapsulates this obsession. The four-panel comic, which has garnered significant attention on Reddit, brings to life the typical reactions of viewers engrossed in these morbidly fascinating shows.

In the first panel, two characters are seated on a green couch in a living room, both focused on the television screen. The character on the left, a white, round-headed figure dressed in a yellow top and green pants, expresses disbelief by saying, "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WATCH THIS STUFF." The TV screen teases the next episode of a fictional true crime show titled "Murder She Murdered."

Moving to the second panel, the same character continues, "IT'S SICK," as the television displays a gruesome scene with the text: "Police were baffled when they found Betty's bloody remains in her neighbor's garage." The second character, a person with light brown hair in a pink top and pants, remains silent but attentive.

The third panel shifts to a more somber mood, with both characters silently watching as the TV screen reveals further details: "Forensic evidence concluded that the murder had actually occurred days before the body was discovered." The tension builds as the story unfolds, keeping the viewers—and readers of the comic—on edge.

Finally, in the fourth panel, the yellow-clad character breaks the silence with a resigned, "THE HUSBAND DID IT, RIGHT?" to which the pink character simply replies, "YES." The TV screen adds another twist with, "But friends and family had been receiving texts from Betty's phone as recently as an hour before she was found," leaving viewers with yet another cliffhanger.

The comic strip's minimalist cartoon style, with its pink backgrounds and simple yet expressive characters, effectively captures the essence of true crime show fandom. "B***** Party" by rusty.creates is not just a comic; it's a reflection of the peculiar fascination that true crime narratives hold over audiences.

This comic resonates with many, as evidenced by popular comments on Reddit. One user shares, "My wife watches these shows and judges the criminal based on how well they hid the body. She scares me." Another user humorously notes, "My Mom is the sweetest lady in the world and she watches nothing but British murder shows. I am never going to the UK because it seems every small village has at least 2-3 serial killers."

The comic also spurred discussions about the psychology behind the popularity of true crime shows. One thoughtful comment reads, "I had a friend ask why I think people enjoy watching those kinds of shows so much. I told him that it's most likely for the same reason people slow down to a crawl so they can better see the accident off the side of the road: Morbid curiosity."

"B***** Party" by rusty.creates is a brilliant and humorous take on a widespread cultural phenomenon. Whether you're a die-hard true crime fan or someone who just can't understand the appeal, this comic is sure to bring a smile to your face and maybe even make you think twice about your next true crime binge.