The “Great” Sujiba
Origin: Sujiba was created in 1993. He was intended to be a replacement for the “Rude Dudes.” Out of all my creations, the “Rude Dudes” were my least favorite because I created them more out of what I felt others wanted. In my middle school days, fellow students (my usual readers) wanted comics that were more “mature” than my previous comics had been. (They thought that the “Arthur and George in Blexholm” series was too childish). The “answer” came in the form of the obnoxious “Rude Dudes.”
As time went on, I grew to dislike the “Rude Dudes” because they weren’t really what I had in mind for “starring characters.” I wanted a character that was both heroic and comical, yet not as vulgar. (Most of the humor in the “Rude Dudes” series was based off of so-called “butt jokes” and other things like belching).
Sujiba starred in his own series (“Sujiba the Sucker”) which was set in the same world as the “Rude Dudes.” Like the Rude Dudes, he was an alien who fought off rival aliens bent on taking over the earth. For a few class projects, I created several spin-off tales of Sujiba where he did things like explore old temples and crap like that. His name means nothing; I just wanted something exotic sounding.
As far as the “Why Bother?” series is concerned, Sujiba is not an alien; he is an ordinary human being who is a professional wrestler! He once dreamt of becoming a comedian, but after so many people complained that his jokes weren’t funny, Sujiba became enraged. After several people made fun of him, he decided to kick their asses. As a result, Sujiba ended up in prison. He was very angry so he decided to vent his frustration on others. At first, he picked random fights with other prisoners (and a few prison guards), but then he joined the prison’s wrestling team. It was there that he found his calling and built up quite a reputation.
As soon as Sujiba was released from prison, he accepted an offer to become a professional wrestler.
He has a cameo in Episode 18. In the alley where George is passed out drunk, there is a poster advertising Sujiba’s appearance at Putzburg’s Gourd Arena.
Personality: Sujiba is quick to anger and likes to yell, “You think I’m funny now?!?” or “That’s funny, huh?!?” to his opponents when he is kicking their asses.
Hobbies: Working out, practicing his wrestling moves, intimidating others, and blowing money on prostitutes.
Appearance: Sujiba wears typical wrestlers’ attire, but also wears a mask (which resembles the head of the alien character Sujiba originally was). He has muscles upon muscles (thanks, in part, to the high doses of steroids he takes)!
