Humorous Comic Strip by Brian Fies Satirizes House Hunting Shows

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Brian Fies, the talent behind "Wonder Division" and the social media handle "@brianwonderful," has once again captivated audiences with his comedic genius. In his latest four-panel comic strip, Fies takes a humorous jab at the unrealistic scenarios often portrayed in house hunting shows.

The comic begins with two characters sitting side by side, facing the reader. The character on the left, adorned in an orange shirt, short brown hair, and glasses, proudly introduces their profession: "I’m a seamstress for Civil War reenactments." Beside them, the blonde-haired character in a pink shirt adds, "and he’s a full-time marine pottery grad student." Their ambitious demands for a "3 bedroom, 3 bath modern home in the city center" on a budget of $800,000 set the stage for the ensuing comedy.

The scene then shifts to a man in a suit behind a desk, reviewing the couple's financials. His question, "How did you come up with that budget?" is met with a naive reply from the brown-haired character: "It seems like that’s enough money to get a house we like."

As the conversation progresses, the man in the suit becomes visibly dismayed. His follow-up question about their credit score and mortgage preparations is met with a comically clueless response: "Uh, we’re not the bankers here."

The final panel delivers the punchline with the man in the suit holding his face in his hands, clearly exasperated. The blonde-haired character, still oblivious to the gravity of their financial ignorance, asks about the down payment. The brown-haired character’s confused reply, "Down payment?" perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of the situation.

Fies’s comic not only provides a hearty laugh but also highlights a common trope in reality TV shows about home buying. The exaggerated professions and unrealistic budget expectations serve as a satirical commentary on the genre.

For anyone who enjoys a good laugh at the expense of reality TV, this comic strip is a must-see. Dive into the world of Brian Fies and explore more of his satirical takes on everyday scenarios.

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Top Comments from Reddit

DerCatzefragger

I always got a kick out of those house hunter shows just to see the contrast from one city to the next. Jack and Jill are new to the Los Angeles area. She's a part-time assistant preschool cook, and he designs novelty neckties for dogs. They are looking for a studio apartment within 60 miles of where they work, preferably with a working, in-unit toilet. However, with a budget of only 1.3 million dollars, they admit that they may have to make some compromises. Next episode is like, Bonny and Clyde are expecting a child and need to upgrade their living space in Des Moines. They are looking for a 5000 sq ft craftsman with an in-ground pool, sitting on at least 4 meticulously landscaped acres. As a pair of power attorneys, their combined income is nearly $120,000 per year, so they're hoping that their overkill budget of $200,000 will leave enough left over for a new van.

BMoney8600

For real though why are they like this?

LifeAwaking

As a Realtor, I can confirm that most first conversations with people are exactly like this.

CptnAlex

Trust fund kids. That’s how. There’s like 5 million Americans that have at least $5M in wealth. Once you have that much wealth, you don’t need a job and can qualify for a mortgage on assets or div/int income.

Frehihg1200

“Craig and Stacia are looking for a two story A-frame that’s near Craig’s job in the downtown, but also satisfies Stacia’s need to be near the beach, which is nowhere near Craig’s job. With three children and nine on the way, and with a max budget of seven dollars, let’s see what Lori Joe can do on this weeks episode of ‘You Don’t Deserve a Beach House’.”

wonderandawe

I always assumed they just used hobbies as their "jobs" because hobbies are more interesting than "I work in an office making spreadsheets all day" for every episode.

coconutpete52

lol. “Marine pottery grad student”??

Knackwarrior07

"Hi, I'm a butterfly trainer and my husband is a professional cuddler. Our budget is $3 million."

kazak9999

Actually, making Civil War reenactment clothing sounds pretty lucrative. Like Lester Freamon making doll house furniture and making more than his salary on it

SillyGoatGruff

I kinda feel like their "we're not the bankers here" line was on point though lol desk guy should do his job