Chapter 17 | Page 6a: Too Popular for Her Own Good (Patreon)

Hey folks!

Rosie confronts Ralph about an unexpected problem at the diner: Hailey’s overwhelming popularity. Packed tables, selfie-seeking customers, and a modern twist on workplace jealousy collide in today’s Evil Inc comic.

Today’s Evil Inc page digs into one of my favorite low-grade disasters: what happens when someone becomes too popular at work.

This page is doing a little quiet world-building, too. We’re officially establishing that Hailey’s appeal isn’t just “new girl energy,” it’s social-media gravity. Validation, ego management, better lighting… and the worst part? It’s free.

As always, thank you for supporting the comic and keeping Evil Inc running smoothly — unlike this diner.

Transcript

Rosie: Ralph, I’ve worked for you for twenty years. You know I’m not a complainer.

Ralph: What’s wrong?

Rosie: It’s Hailey’s popularity. It’s a big problem

Ralph: Problem?! We’re packed! There’s a line out the door!

Rosie: They all want to sit in Hailey’s section!

Ralph: Rosie, we’ve seen this before. The new girl gets all the attention, then things cool down, and everyone finds their footing.

Ralph: Heck, I remember when YOU were the new girl! I had a fistful of orders twice as big.

Ralph: Only difference is, instead of the blue plate special, these guys are all ordering… 

Ralph: What the hell is a selfie?

Rosie: It’s validation and ego management with better lighting.

Rosie: And it’s free.