GOD, how I hate that fucking saying!  People who say this should just throw in the towel on life and put on an exit bag.

So, here's the new contest:  use the phrase "It is what it is." anywhere in the comic.  That's it.

Bonus points:

A reference to any Coen movie.

Extra bonus points: 

Any old comic you have that already has this phrase in it.

Have fun with it and I'll judge it whenever.

It is what it is...

http://www.stripcreator.com/search.php?search=It+is+what+it+is&where=comics&sorting=newest

Apparently two people have already used this phrase as the title for their (mediocre) series.

There's also a potential legitimate entry from choadwarrior in there.

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The what mentioned above is total fiction. Please don't take it seriously!

evil_d wrote:

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http://www.stripcreator.com/search.php?search=It+is+what+it+is&where=comics&sorting=newest

Apparently two people have already used this phrase as the title for their (mediocre) series.

There's also a potential legitimate entry from choadwarrior in there.

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CC 541: Like the Contest, It is What It is. by brycekain 8-17-13

"It is what it is!" What are you doing? RCLG started a Comic Contest where we have to say "It is what it is" somewhere in the comic. BryceKain wanted to do a comic for the contest, but he's drunk right now. So this is as good as it gets. Nice contest idea, but this comic is fucking lame. Stop being an evil_d. YOU SON OF A BITCH!

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...and if you liked that one, here's a link to my other stupid shit.

Out to Lunch by four_legged_tripod 8-19-13

What is it? It is what it is. Yes, I know, but what exactly is it? Look, you make fun of our school lunches every year and I'm sick of it. Honestly though, I'm not sure what it is. If you don't even know what it is, then what am I supposed to do with it? Just put it in your mouth. The whole football team says your good at that.

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"Humiliation is humiliation only when you choose to suffer." ~ Chuck Palahniuk, Choke

I'll give this one more day.  Maybe.  It is what it izzo...

CC541: AN EXERCISE IN 'DRYNESS' by bigworm 8-22-13

Close, but not yet properly English! Try again. "It is what it is, when the rain falls in the plain." You must get over your reluctance to express the primary 't'. It's critical in this exercise. Okay, here goes... "Tit tis what tit tis, when the... WONDERFUL!!! We'll forget about the rain. Now, turn around and I'll show you how to cup them properly!

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bigworm

CC541: HOW TO MAKE A 'BLANK SLATE' TALK by bigworm 8-22-13

I've been following the 'It Is What It Is' school of thought, and feel totally lost. I seek your wisdom Baba. Just call me Bob. Yes Bob. Can you help me? Well let's see here... how's 'bout... "It is what it isn't"? Ooooooooohhh... Aaaaaaahhh... ooohhhhh... It's hard to believe what a little bleach in your beard'll do.

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bigworm

CC531: Faith by fpd 8-22-13

I can't believe this. I just can't believe it! It is what it is. But it can't be! It flies against reason and common sense! Faith transcends reason and common sense. But must I lose my mind to save my soul? Do not risk eternal hellfire with such thinking. If your brain offends thee, lobotomize it.

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CC541: This ain't what it started out to be. by iconoclastic 8-23-13

"O Whore, where art thou?" I'm lookin' for a woman with "True Grit"! Over here in the bushes, but this here is "No Cunt For Old Men". I've gotta' "Big Salamski", and you got that "Pudsucker Moxy"! If you won't give me no ass, then how 'bout some head? I'm just pretendin' to be a picky whore. My life's a bitch. I'll make you "Cum Simple". How about a $10.00 handjob? I ain't no "Ladykiller" but I am a "Serious Man", and I got two hands of my own, and your attitude sucks! It is what it is, and today I just ain't into "Raising Aridboners".

DING! DING! DING!  WE HAVE A WINNER!!! 

iconoclastic wrote:

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CC541: This ain't what it started out to be. by iconoclastic 8-23-13

"O Whore, where art thou?" I'm lookin' for a woman with "True Grit"! Over here in the bushes, but this here is "No Cunt For Old Men". I've gotta' "Big Salamski", and you got that "Pudsucker Moxy"! If you won't give me no ass, then how 'bout some head? I'm just pretendin' to be a picky whore. My life's a bitch. I'll make you "Cum Simple". How about a $10.00 handjob? I ain't no "Ladykiller" but I am a "Serious Man", and I got two hands of my own, and your attitude sucks! It is what it is, and today I just ain't into "Raising Aridboners".

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I'm pleased to win a comic competition, and especially pleased that it involved a possible reference to a Coen movie. "Blood Simple" is one of my favorite movies.

I will take a little time to think up some idea for the next CC, and hope it's a good one.

Thanks, and the new CC is not far away.