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EarthVStheDerek β€” The Zamboni Family

Published: 2014-04-01 17:40:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 9817; Favourites: 129; Downloads: 20
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Description You're all familiar with Zoe, now meet her family:

Frank
Husband and father of the Zamboni clan, and avid plant lover. Born in Italy, but having spent much of his childhood in Chicago, Frank moved north to Millburg to be closer to nature, and to start a flower shop. The rarer or weirder the plant, the better. Frank's shop looks more like a mad scientist ran amuck in a jungle than any store you've been to. personality-wise, Frank is the calm and snarky member of a house full of rambunctious ladies. He's also kind of a square.

Vivian
Wife and mother of the family. Vivian grew up on a farm up north, and has the comically thick Midwestern accent to prove it. Vivian is equal parts cook, homemaker, and handywoman, tackling any project that requires doing. Her work ethic make her a tough mother, and boss of her own landscaping business. Met Frank as a young woman, both of them being new in town at the time.

Nicole
(Special thanks to for the appearance and personality help)
Oldest daughter of Frank and Vivian, and big sister to Zoe. A rebel and slacker, with a personality best described as a slider bar between "grumpy" and "agitated." Though, prone to misbehavior, Nicole has little patience for her own little sister's hijinks. Quarrels and retaliation are common between the two siblings. She also has an artistic side, with sketching time providing rare moments of contentment.

Zoe
Rivaling Sir Steve as my main character for years, I don't think she needs a bio.
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EarthVStheDerek In reply to ??? [2023-12-26 02:46:59 +0000 UTC]

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to dadfrank [2022-10-09 23:55:22 +0000 UTC]

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TheAmazingTogepi [2018-05-24 16:40:59 +0000 UTC]

What a wacky family I noticed that Nicole looks like her father while Zoe looks like her mother. That’s very cute!

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ReyTheArtist2002 [2017-11-24 22:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Nice family drawing, Derek. For me, I usually don't do family drawings but I think I'll give it a try when I make one.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to ReyTheArtist2002 [2017-11-24 22:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I don't do it too often, myself, but it's fun when I do.

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ReyTheArtist2002 In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2017-11-24 23:01:39 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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PierreAndAndre [2015-12-02 02:34:55 +0000 UTC]

Holy snap! Did I never comment on this? I'm still so behind in so many of your (and other's) submissions. At any rate, I just love love love this portrait of the Zamboni family. So much potential for more (since you've already showed some) comedy from these silly and quirky folks. I love how Vivian is tough and skillful with an ax and Frank is gentle with a gardening hand. Hope to see a lot more and continuing hilarity from this cartoon Wisconsin family.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to PierreAndAndre [2015-12-02 03:07:55 +0000 UTC]

I had it in my head that you did. Huh.

A friend described them as a more socially integrated Adams Family. I like that statement, myself. Vivian kind of has a little Krista in her, I suppose. Maybe.

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PierreAndAndre In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2015-12-02 03:41:01 +0000 UTC]

I think I know why you thought that. You had showed it to me during a Skype call and I shared with you my thoughts on that. But it might not have been finished yet. I can't remember if it was just the line work, or if it was colored. Whatever the case may be, it still deserves a documented comment from me.

The Adams Family comparison is rather interesting. I can see some silly little similarities there, but I'm sure the Zamboni's are a lot more nicer and civil than the Adams.

Oh yeah, I think Vivian and Krista are definitely part of the "tough girls with attitude club", if such a club exists. I can think of a few other of our friend's characters out there who would also fit in with such a club.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to PierreAndAndre [2015-12-30 19:36:00 +0000 UTC]

That explains it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

From what I can tell, the Adams Family are fairly mellow people, or at least well meaning eccentrics, but with dangerous hobbies. So, I still like that comparison.

If such a tough girls' club doesn't exist, Vivian and Krista should found it.

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IrishBeckyCartoons [2015-02-25 23:36:39 +0000 UTC]

Nice drawing of this wacky family. I like Nicole's design.Β 

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to IrishBeckyCartoons [2015-02-26 02:11:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I wish I could take credit for Nicole's design.

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IrishBeckyCartoons In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2015-02-26 18:17:11 +0000 UTC]

No prob I know what you mean. The rest of the characters are your own design, right? I really like all of your characters.Β 

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to IrishBeckyCartoons [2015-02-26 18:58:48 +0000 UTC]

Yup. The others are all me. Weird that I had little to no problem with their designs, but I struggled with Nicole's.

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IrishBeckyCartoons In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2015-02-26 19:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, at least you were able to get a friend to help you out. Also at least the rest of the characters' designs were all you, so don't feel bad.

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StarryAmberEyes [2014-06-23 20:57:40 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!
Vivian has a similar name to me. β€’wβ€’

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StarryAmberEyes [2014-06-24 15:35:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, and that's kind of cool.

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2SkunkySkunks [2014-05-09 02:14:04 +0000 UTC]

Such a lovely family... for a comic strip.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to 2SkunkySkunks [2014-05-09 13:38:46 +0000 UTC]

The best kind of family.

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2SkunkySkunks In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-05-10 03:04:32 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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bluemousem [2014-04-21 21:42:15 +0000 UTC]

Odd, but loveable^^

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to bluemousem [2014-04-21 21:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Just as intended. Thanks.

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bluemousem In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-21 21:50:10 +0000 UTC]

NP^^

You achieved it well, and them some^^

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Vandewater [2014-04-18 13:36:43 +0000 UTC]

Zoe's family should meet the Adams family

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to Vandewater [2014-04-19 01:47:23 +0000 UTC]

I have a feeling the two clans would get along. Especially the kids.

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RideEmCowboy [2014-04-13 17:18:08 +0000 UTC]

I can't wait to see what direction you're going to do for the new cast.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to RideEmCowboy [2014-04-14 01:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm brewing up some ideas.

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raggyrabbit94 [2014-04-13 01:54:33 +0000 UTC]

very nice family, I had no idea Zoe's last name was Zamboni .
great cast of characters. if this was an animated series, I would watch it

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to raggyrabbit94 [2014-04-14 00:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Yeah, I changed it. It used to be "Gruber," but that was boring. And, thanks again.

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T5-Comix-Cartoonz [2014-04-07 09:05:36 +0000 UTC]

Zoe has her father's eyes I noticed.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to T5-Comix-Cartoonz [2014-04-07 14:51:12 +0000 UTC]

You are correct. I wanted for the Zamboni sibs to take after both the parents in some way. Even if I have a feeling that's not how genetics work.

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T5-Comix-Cartoonz In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-08 19:37:01 +0000 UTC]

Genetics is strange. It's hard to say how precisely it works...especially in a cartoon world.

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to T5-Comix-Cartoonz [2014-04-09 01:42:15 +0000 UTC]

In cartoons, you can just mix and match. You needn't worry about dominant vs. recessive genes.

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T5-Comix-Cartoonz In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-11 11:11:06 +0000 UTC]

One of the many beauties of the Toon World.

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StefanPWinc [2014-04-03 16:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Alex: Zoe! Can I meet your family? Your maw sounds really tough and cool! And I'd like to see some of your dad's plants or your sister's art :3

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StefanPWinc [2014-04-03 23:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Zoe: "Sure, Alex! This lady chopping wood's my mom. Mom, this is Alex." *Takes Zoe out back, where Vivian is chopping wood. A large chunk flies at Zoe, who casually ducks out of the way like it's nothing.*

Vivian: *Sticks axe into log and wipes off sweat* "Ooh, hi. Yoo must be Alex. Zoe's told me about yoo. I'm Vivian."

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StefanPWinc In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-03 23:42:33 +0000 UTC]

Alex: yes ma'am, nice to meet you! *Holds out a hand smiling* would you like any help? She offered, and then added "y'all should come over for dinner sometime at my farm, I bet you and maw would get along well"

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StefanPWinc [2014-04-04 02:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Vivian: "Ooh yah. I'd like to meet'cher mah, sometime. And, since you're here, why don'chu take this wood oover dere." *Drops a big, heavy log in Alex's arms.* "We're havin' a bon fire tonight."

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StefanPWinc In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-04 03:09:12 +0000 UTC]

Alex: *accepts the log with a little grunt, and holds on to it tight* "Oooh fun! Can I stay over for that?" *Alex asked, smiling hopefully up at Vivian*

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StefanPWinc [2014-04-04 17:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Vivian: "If it' ookay with yer folks, it's ookay with me."

Zoe: "After this, we can meet my dad. That's him in the garden." *Gestures to a man tending to some tiger lilies... with a bull whip.*

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StefanPWinc In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-13 19:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Alex: Cool... um... those tiger lillies... they can't eat things as big as folks, can they?... Β *nervously approaches the garden, and eyes the collection of strange and vicious looking plants nervously*

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StefanPWinc [2014-04-13 21:12:50 +0000 UTC]

Frank: "Don't be silly... A mid-sized dog, maybe. BACK!" *Cracks whip at plants again.* "Don't worry about these little guys. They just need to learn some manners, then they'll be alright. Anyway, my name's Frank. Nice to meet you. "

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StefanPWinc In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-13 21:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Alex: Name's Alex! Love your garden sir... where'd yah get 'em all? *nervously takes a step into the garden, hoping her leg wont' get chomped off*

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EarthVStheDerek In reply to StefanPWinc [2014-04-14 01:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Frank: "Why thank you, Alex. Most of these are new genetic mutations bred by yours truly."

*Frank's freaky flora come closer to get a closer look at Alex. Among them, are octo-snapdragons, tip-toeing tulips, and crawling silk plants.*

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StefanPWinc In reply to EarthVStheDerek [2014-04-14 01:54:35 +0000 UTC]

Alex: *looks a little nervous, but bravely walks forward and smiles at the plants, taking care not to step on any and pats one on its "head"* that's amazing sir... These are all so cool... Do you sell all of these at your shop?

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