Your New Daily Dose of Humor: The Irresistible Appeal of Sarah’s Scribbles
Webcomics are currently capturing the collective imagination like never before. With the benefit of easy access, no need for physical purchases, and a gateway to a plethora of lesser-known yet talented artists, they’re a medium in full bloom. Among them, Sarah’s Scribbles, illustrated by Sarah Andersen, stands out. Launched in 2011, this webcomic series has grabbed global notice for its humorous and authentic portrayals of a young woman named Sarah navigating life’s highs and lows. The result? Fits of laughter and a resonant emotional chord with readers.
Recently, the creator opened up about the origins of her beloved webcomic, her own life experiences, and her creative journey. Continue reading to explore why Sarah’s Scribbles is a cherished part of so many people’s daily lives.
About Sarah Andersen
Sarah Scribbles has transcended the boundaries of being simply another comic on the Internet. It is certainly one of the most beloved webtoons out there, both for being relatable and hilarious. It speaks to us with its portrayal of everyday occurrences in a funny, well-thought manner, with us all saying, “That’s literally me!”
The author of the series, Sarah, is clever and has a ton of interesting incidents to share about how she rose to fame with her comics. The real Sarah Andersen is nothing short of a hoot, and she can easily be one of the Internet’s most famous writer personalities right now.
Before Sarah’s Scribbles
While most of us know it as Sarah’s Scribbles, the webtoon was originally named “Doodle Time.” When GoComics approached Sarah to syndicate her work, they requested her to change the name, perhaps to give it a more distinct touch and attach Andersen’s name to the webtoons directly. Sarah complied with their request and rebranded her comics under “Sarah’s Scribbles.”
GoComics is an online distribution portal for comic strips, and apart from Sarah’s Scribbles, it features popular strips like Calvin and Hobbes, Dilbert, Non-Sequitur, and Get Fuzzy. Sarah’s Scribbles can also be found on WEBTOON and her social media handles.
Character Sarah
On being asked whether the name of the character is Sarah or not, Andersen confirmed that the relatable black-haired protagonist of the comic strip is true, eponymous. However, Andersen also said that she tries not to use her name as she thinks people tend to project themselves onto her. With comments suggesting that everyone feels like Sarah is completely like them, the author feels like addressing her by that name within the panels creates this strange effect.
Sarah becomes less relatable and more of an individual that way. Although the explanation sounds a bit complicated, it makes sense from her perspective.
College Days
Sarah Andersen was a busy bee in college. We are all well aware of how stressful college can be. Between the endless list of tasks and piling assignments on the desk, it can be difficult to focus on anything not remotely related to academics. Even maintaining a social and family life becomes a task toward the end of the semester. This is why it is incredibly impressive that Sarah started her comic strips when she was in her sophomore year of college.
Before publishing her work, she had been drawing these for years. One eventful day, she got bored at work and created a few comics on a simple yet effective application, MS Paint. She then posted them on social media.