Zany Comic Strip by Brian Tooker Exposes the Chaos of Home Improvement Shows

Mason Riverwind

Updated Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Dive into the amusing and chaotic world of home improvement shows with Brian Tooker's latest comic strip, as it brilliantly captures the ups and downs of a bathroom remodel. The four-panel comic strip, titled "HOUSE SHOW," showcases the emotional rollercoaster that is all too familiar to fans of renovation dramas.

In the first panel, a cheerful woman with blonde hair and a purple sweater is br****** with optimism as she prepares to check on her bathroom remodel. Her thumbs-up gesture and smile set a hopeful tone, encapsulated by the blue banner at the bottom that reads "HOUSE SHOW."

The second panel takes a dramatic turn as the same woman, now looking shocked, stands next to a man in a red cap and blue shirt. The man points towards the bathroom, revealing a significant measurement mistake in the shower and a potentially catastrophic floor replacement. Tools are scattered around, emphasizing the impending disaster.

By the third panel, the woman's stress reaches its peak. With both hands holding her head, she exclaims her frustrations over the blown budget and timeline, fearing she won't be able to move in on schedule. The blue banner now reads, "WHEN HOUSE SHOW RETURNS," leaving readers in suspense.

The final panel brings a sigh of relief. The woman, now calm and standing next to the same man, observes the seemingly fixed bathroom. The man, smiling, reassures her that a minor modification was all it took to resolve the issue. The comic concludes with the blue banner, "WE'RE BACK," signaling the successful resolution of the crisis.

Brian Tooker's signature humor shines through in this comic strip, making light of the often exaggerated drama seen on home improvement shows. The credits at the bottom remind readers of Brian Tooker's talent and where to find more of his work: "@brianwonderful," "brianwonderful.com," "wonderdivision.etsy.com," and "©2024 Brian Wonderful."

This comic strip not only entertains but also resonates with viewers who have experienced the unpredictability of home renovations. Comments from users on Reddit highlight the relatability and humor of the strip. One user reminisces about watching "Trading Spaces" with their spouse, laughing at the disastrous home makeovers. Another user humorously critiques the exaggerated financial crises shown on these shows, while a part-time teacher jes***lly shares their own "cramped" living situation with a $1.5 million budget.

Brian Tooker's comic strip is a delightful reflection on the home improvement genre, offering both laughs and a comforting reminder that, in the end, everything usually works out just fine. For those looking to explore more of his witty creations, Brian Tooker's works are accessible on his website and Etsy shop, ensuring fans can enjoy his unique take on everyday situations.

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Top Comments from Reddit

Leopard__Messiah

I love how they pretend a $3k swing is a terrible crisis when they're 85% of the way through a $750k remodel. It's a rounding error by that point. OMG OUR PROFIT!!!!! They need to figure out a different source of dramatic tension because I am no longer interested in waiting until the end to see if they made $37k profit vs $34k profit on this deal.

S****ieMcP

I confess I watched "Trading Spaces" with my wife because it was so funny watching them ruin peoples homes. My favorite was the wall covered with moss. The owner cried like a baby.

thexar

I'm a part-time kindergarten teacher, and my husband builds birdhouses. We have a dog and two cats, and our 4k Sq ft starter home is starting to feel cramped. Our budget is only 1.5 mil - what can we do?

PaladinGodfather1931

My biggest issue with the home flipper/reno shows was them adding a fixture to the home and just pretending that added home value. "We just installed this $13500 log furnace with a disco ball and robotic bartender (the only one in the neighborhood), which will add $20,000 to the value of the house." Dawg, y'all don't know how appraisals work?!

UnPrecidential

I long for the original This Old House. I don't like how it morphed into This Old House of the Rich and Famous :( Other shows like Home Time have met that niche, kinda sort of. I like the owner involvement, sweat equity concept, not the 'were gonna add 3000 square feet to this 2 bedroom with geo-thermal heated floors, etc. to this 1920s b***alow . . . '

Geno50000

It's amazing that they can do all that work in only 30 minutes!!

Barnyarn84

If I had a nickel.

tangcameo

My dentist has this channel on whenever I’m there for a cleaning. Now I relate reno shows to getting my teeth scr****.

rydan

This was after he spoke to the insightful neighbor across the fence.

PoetOk5534

If only

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