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Description It's here! Finally, 3 freakin' months after I signed this thing, it's CG'd and at least finished enough to be posted on DeviantArt.

I guess you already viewed the deviation as you are reading this. It's about a sunny fall evening, as I'm working the evening shift. It's about 17:00 and this is usually when the rush hour begins. People come home from work, but just before that, they drop by their *cough* favorite gas station to gas up and impulsively buy candy, drinks and other unhealthy stuff.

After nearly 5 years of clerk experience, I've become quite familiar with all the steriotypes that visit our humble gas/service station. As a clerk, you get in touch with about any layer in society and although I always try to be as forthcoming and customer friendly as possible, it's inevitable that some of these customers are quite aggravating, or the other way around.

Since most cartoons are somewhat based off society, it's only logical that when you place them in a situation like this, they'll easily fit within some real life steriotypes, here's a short summary of the characters and their steriotype (some come in pairs). From left to right:

Artrix: The clerk, the "low life scum" of society. The underschooled loser whose sole purpose in life is to annoy people with high gas prices. What many people don't realize is that many clerks my age are "useless" students who just want to earn an extra buck, and that if it weren't for us gas retailers, people wouldn't be able to drive around their expensive Mercedes and SUVs.

Sharon Spitz/Ginger Foutney: The 12-14 year old charva-like girls who enter the area on their bikes and are surprised when they're being asked for their ID when attempting to buy cigarettes. I really enjoy breaking their "I'm going to be so cool" spirit >:]

Wanda: Typical housewife who usually pays for the gas while husband waits in their car. Yes, Cosmo and Wanda are not portraying husband and wife in this pic.

Danny/Sam(antha)/Vicky: The occasional gang of 17-19 year olds, they always come in packs and strategically take positions throughout the store. I'm not really noticing any differences between the boys and girls, they equally like to read magazines or buy snack food.

Muriel/Eustace Bag: The seniors who occasionally come and gas up their cars. These people generally have trouble keeping up with the pace of rush hour, but most of them are extremely friendly. Muriel got in line while Eustace is still fueling up. Like many people, Muriel is guesturing Eustace if this is the kind of chewing gum he likes.

Starfire: I'm not the only one who's shift isn't over. Starfire, who's normally a pretty naive and cheerful girl, is now a busy business woman, who's booking another apointment into her PDA. These people usually keep talking to their cell phones, even when paying O.o

Dexter/Timmy: The little fellas are so funny. These 7-9 year olds who spend all afternoon searching their house for loose change, just to splurge it at a generally expensive service station. Apparently this is considered "cool" among the kids. I don't understand why they don't just buy the same items for half price at the local grocery store.

Johnny Bravo: As much as a macho he his, I turned him into a mechanic who works at one of the many local showrooms and car repairs. Really, there are at least 5 of these mechanics among each rush hour wave. Obviously, he's attracted by Starfire <]

Ginger's mom: Among the regular customers are the people of the ambulance patrol (cops also, but I didn't felt like including them too). Since Ginger's mom is a nurse, well, figures. Just wait till she finds out Ginger tries to buy tabacco >:]

Cosmo: Generic member from the workforce, about 40% of the whole rush hour wave is like this. Luckily, these people are the easiest people to process with their lease-passes and everything at the ready. They generally take less than a minute to help.

Okay, so maybe it's NOT a short summary, but heck, I spend so much time on this (not non-stop, but still) that it deserves some sort of background story. I hope you like it, even if it's just because of the many cartoon characters.

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Comments: 186

Strongman20 [2020-11-14 18:29:10 +0000 UTC]

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Mjhf [2020-04-18 23:58:24 +0000 UTC]

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GillyTheArtist [2018-12-05 09:23:26 +0000 UTC]

epic work

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Asaylum117 [2018-05-19 09:12:42 +0000 UTC]

I like how everyone looks like they basicly lost faith in themselves or are overworked, but Danny is the only one chill here.Β 

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CameoFiasco [2016-10-23 06:55:09 +0000 UTC]

Well that seems accurate

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Deidarathesweet [2016-09-28 21:40:07 +0000 UTC]

Where is tucker?

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TheArtrix In reply to Deidarathesweet [2016-10-12 15:44:37 +0000 UTC]

If I recall correctly, I simply thought I had enough characters for the group of teenagers.

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TomIannucci [2016-08-16 12:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Love group pictures!

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SharpySaber [2016-04-25 19:41:13 +0000 UTC]

To be honest if I were in your in your shoes I think working in a convenience store inΒ somewhat ruralΒ Nederlands is better than the overcrowded cities of Amsterdam and the Hague. Also less (Way the Dutch describes it) Moroccans.Β 

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TheArtrix In reply to SharpySaber [2016-04-26 13:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Worked in locations in The Hague, a suburb and motorway service areas, the suburb is definitely the best since I was a hardened city-dweller serving timid suburbanites and the workload is only a fraction, too.

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SharpySaber In reply to TheArtrix [2016-04-26 15:20:49 +0000 UTC]

Well they say the best Dutchman is the one that trades you things ethier on sea or in densly populated cities.

I find it funny how there's such things as surbuban areas there since the Dutch government was planning futureΒ urban style devolpement in the 30s unlike my country who was known for their suburban craze during the 50s.

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TheArtrix In reply to SharpySaber [2016-04-26 15:35:07 +0000 UTC]

Well, suburban development in the Netherlands is vastly different from US suburbs. We don't really know the concept of "suburban" sprawl for obvious spacial reasons, very similar to UK but even more tightly packed together, but not to the extremes of places like Japan.

Even after "living" in an American suburb for two weeks, the concept of these huge suburbs is still vastly alien to me.

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SharpySaber In reply to TheArtrix [2016-04-26 21:41:06 +0000 UTC]

Americans like to pretend that they are huge landowners sometimes. XD that's the way I see it. I really don't like the whole Strip Mall culture we have here it makes the buildings look quite ugly.

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Mjhf In reply to SharpySaber [2020-04-18 23:55:05 +0000 UTC]

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TheArtrix In reply to SharpySaber [2016-04-28 12:31:27 +0000 UTC]

American commercial buildings seem to be function over form, which is too bad because places like Pennsylvania and Boston show that America can into "comfy" architecture. To be perfectly fair, the same "strip-mall" phenomenon can be seen in places like Belgium and Germany,Β  tough the latter really depends on where you are in the country. And the Netherlands is seeing the emergence of "retail parks" since the inner cities are becoming crowded and too inaccessible for shoppers. They are convenient but they are ultimately pretty soulless.

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SharpySaber In reply to TheArtrix [2016-04-28 12:41:11 +0000 UTC]

At least the Dutch know how to keep modern influences from messing with Dutch traditions.

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Austria-Man [2016-04-09 19:18:45 +0000 UTC]

A very cool pic, really.

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Greenham45 [2013-10-03 16:02:05 +0000 UTC]

dude i feel your pain i work at United Dairy Farmers

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pheeph [2013-09-14 01:35:48 +0000 UTC]

So this is what cartoon characters look like when they get a unhealthy dose of urban reality?

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TheArtrix In reply to pheeph [2013-09-15 20:41:50 +0000 UTC]

Seemingly so.

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sixteen6stars [2013-08-30 14:49:26 +0000 UTC]

hey there isΒ Sharon and ginger


aaahhh good old times


i clearly remember that ginger ones got her kidney or liver outΒ 

cant remember witch episode that was.... was realy sad and overly serious theme for a nick show

still love it


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TheArtrix In reply to sixteen6stars [2013-09-06 23:48:53 +0000 UTC]

It might've been a bit too serious, and the art style didn't help much. I found the show strangely intriguing, but the only interesting bits where when Carl-whatshisface was fucking around. These "muh feels as a teenage gurl" shows were quite a thing back then and I found it strange that a medium like animation was used to depict American domestic life in all its boring glory.

Then again, Nickelodeon seemed hellbent to make sure that every show, even the animated ones, were set in school. Because, you know, kids sure do like school.

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sixteen6stars In reply to TheArtrix [2013-09-07 11:31:12 +0000 UTC]

to be honest

i think some of there shows where more dimagrafic based back in the day


tobad we dont have sutch shows like aaahh real monsters anymore

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Jose-Ramiro [2013-08-30 03:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Hey, this is awesome.

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Shadowphoenixbeast [2013-06-20 19:15:53 +0000 UTC]

yep, epic B)

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JackAxeWell [2013-06-17 23:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Damn,reality hit them like a bullet to the head.

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Elvisfonz22 [2013-01-09 07:13:29 +0000 UTC]

I love this artwork especially Johnny checking out starfire and she doesn't notice him

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Anoranza [2012-08-10 19:14:04 +0000 UTC]

It's amazing how, in one way or another, all of these positions fit the characters. Job well done.

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NESWolf20 [2012-07-13 03:15:45 +0000 UTC]

very cool

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PluivantLaChance [2012-03-03 17:18:24 +0000 UTC]

so there as told by ginger characters there? awesome!

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Tooner13 [2012-01-09 02:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Johnny checkin' out Starfire?

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Vendiche [2011-10-30 05:37:59 +0000 UTC]

I love how this is so detailed and reflects everyday life. The only one I had a hard time recognizing was Dexter while the rest were a bit easier, some more than others.

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unsanemaker [2011-10-20 05:00:06 +0000 UTC]

Yep, pretty epic

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ShatteringGlassEye [2011-09-08 01:01:48 +0000 UTC]

I love cartoons, at 20 years old I still watch em all the time.

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tazmaster [2011-08-01 00:59:44 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome! I love how most of the cartoons I used to watch appear as a much older people and you did a fantastic job with them! I found your story interesting and informative and I have higher respect for clerks and other people working with people. You did a great job and you should be proud!

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nijsane [2011-05-15 19:16:52 +0000 UTC]

must say i love this and how it refers to everyday life

Brilliant

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nijsane [2011-05-15 19:14:20 +0000 UTC]

very detailed, love how refers to everyday life in the world

Brilliant

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Agent-Eli [2011-02-03 20:37:42 +0000 UTC]

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zero-25 [2011-01-13 07:27:08 +0000 UTC]

they great work i remember seen this along time agoi was looking for it asome work

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Unnecesary [2010-09-12 17:05:02 +0000 UTC]

you have done an awesome job on the drawing and background

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krackman245 [2010-09-06 14:34:46 +0000 UTC]

well this answers my 'what would happen if cartoon characters were put in the real world'

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drakeduran [2010-02-02 02:40:36 +0000 UTC]

all hail convenient store night clerks
been there done that at 7-11 for a few years
you do see some strange things

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kaffblock [2010-02-01 06:00:23 +0000 UTC]

This is my entire childhood in one image.

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OnyxRouge [2010-02-01 02:20:37 +0000 UTC]

You're use of nickelodeon characters is very cool I love all these shows!

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Celestial-Gold [2010-02-01 01:50:24 +0000 UTC]

That's some art and some summary! This is fun, you get across the crowded feeling of such places. Good work!

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tinagirl1992 [2010-01-31 23:37:02 +0000 UTC]

wow really hectect(spelling)
i love how many different people are in there
i saw starefire, danny fantom, danny's friend , people from fairly odd parents and i think some one from um rugrats? soo cool!!
haha i just get a kick out of this
soo original *thumbs*

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Alex06959 [2010-01-31 16:39:00 +0000 UTC]

the idea is good,but johnny bravo is very ugly X3

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WhoeMelk13 [2010-01-20 23:55:26 +0000 UTC]

I read that all and I liked it lol...

I recognized all of them except Dexter and Muriel .. i had to see who they were

.. i could give you to generic complement "oh this is the shit yo" "this is badass" "this is awesome" "i love this" "way cool" ect... you get that i like it

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mabpanda [2009-09-22 14:06:45 +0000 UTC]

lol! another trip down memory lane! i like how you included dexter, johny bravo and ginger!!! they were my favorite cartoons! johny was my dad's fave. ginger was mine, and dexter was my mom's! we would watch them together! it's cool how you compare them to your costumers! this rocks!

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HuntedImage27 [2009-09-16 01:07:53 +0000 UTC]

haha you're great!
this is awesome!!!

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