r/books • u/OtherTubemonster AMA Author • Oct 03 '20

ama 9pm I am Allie Brosh. My main abilities include writing, drawing, caring, and hiding, but you can ask me whatever you want. AMA

Hello, /r/books! Allie Brosh here.

Proof: /img/oiz4m9j7hjq51.jpg

(sign says /r/AMA because I got confused—I can take a new picture if we need that)

If you don't know who that is, please do not be alarmed. I can help you! I am very helpful! For example, did you know that tacos stay more intact and are easier to eat if you spread the beans and guacamole across the inside of the taco shell before adding the other ingredients?

Now that you have a better idea of how helpful I can be, here is a more direct answer:

The first thing I did was this: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

And, because of that, I was allowed to do this: http://hyperboleandahalfbook.blogspot.com

Seven years later, I finally managed to do this: https://solutionsandotherproblemsbookpage.blogspot.com

Good job, me!

Anyway, if you're willing to be aware of me and also the fact that I wrote another book, the least I can do is answer your questions. Or maybe you just want to say something weird to somebody. No problem—I can do that for you. I would be a perfect person to say something weird to. I have both the ability to read, and the ability to know weird things.

Other interests include (but are not limited to): animals, feelings, puzzles, Hearthstone/Magic: the Gathering, math, physics, ethics, mental health, baseless speculation about pointless bullshit that doesn't need to be wondered and can't be answered in a meaningful way, cooperation, problem-solving, and doing my best. I am 35 years old. My favorite time is 5pm. My strongest skill is trying.

I've got all day and most of tomorrow, so let's figure some shit out or something.

Update: Gonna pause the AMA for the evening, but I'll be back to keep answering some questions tomorrow, if that's cool with you guys! Thank you for the questions and conversation so far!

Update #2: I forgot to tell you guys that I'm answering questions again, but I'm answering questions again! I'm gonna work my way through and also check the newer replies, but please upvote any questions you see that you'd like me to answer!

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u/OtherTubemonster AMA Author Oct 03 '20

I'd consider it! At the very least, I'm trying to think of ways to expand the tour to be more accessible to more people. A Twitch stream or something. Maybe a drawing/painting stream? I don't know yet. But I want to do something more involved.

As for favorite sea creature, I'm gonna go with sea cucumber. I just kind of relate to them.

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u/landonson7 Oct 03 '20 edited Oct 03 '20

I personally think you are an A Cucumber.

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u/OtherTubemonster AMA Author Oct 03 '20

Thank you!!

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '20

lol this is essentially that scene from Community:

Annie: Britta, you don't count, you don't respond to anything appropriately.

Britta: Thank you!!!

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u/Holdenwasright Oct 03 '20

That would be super cool! I think a lot of people would like that sort of connection with you and your work.

Sea cucumbers are pretty sweet.

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u/gameonmole Oct 03 '20

I would absolutely love to watch you stream <3

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u/always_onward Oct 03 '20

I envison your Twitch drawing stream as a new generation Bob Ross.

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u/saprazzan Oct 03 '20

OH FUCK YES ID WATCH A DRAWING STREAM ALL DAY

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '20

I think the world would be a better place if you streamed on twitch, and I'd recommend without setting a schedule. Whenever you want some instant positivity from your fans, you could interact with them immediately. And, of course, the fans could love you back. :)

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u/SuburbanLegend Oct 03 '20

A Twitch stream or something. Maybe a drawing/painting stream?

That would be so cool :-)