An Interview with Neil Swaab, the Creator of Mr. Wiggles

Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles: 400 Comics Strong!

August 2nd 2007 marked the creation of the 400th "Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles" comic strip. If you are not aware of Mr. Wiggles then let me be so blunt as to say: the time has come.

Mr. Wiggles is a 3'7 Teddy bear with a cute, murderous smile and adorably menacing scowl. He is featured in the self-syndicated comic strip mentioned moments ago and currently being published in: Real Detroit Weekly, New Times Broward-Palm Beach,
Neil Swaab; creator of Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles
 Mercury, Internazionale (Italy), and The Badger Herald. As far as teddy Bears go, Mr. Wiggles is a lovably perverse scoundrel who loves to discuss and tackle some important issues. These issues range from "toilet humor", to hair loss, to violence in society, to love, and subjects much darker and closer to the heart. Did I mention he is also a pedophile?

Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles is as funny as it is controversial and truly within the work there is something of interest for everybody. Who does the world have to thank for this brilliant creation? Freelance illustrator book designer, and teacher: Neil Swaab.

Residing in Astoria, NY, Neil creates artwork for various publications and has published two anthologies of Mr. Wiggles adventures. Mr. Wiggles books have even been translated for publication in Russia as well. If one wishes to check out more Mr. Wiggles humor and antics I suggest visiting www.mrwiggleslovesyou.com and purchasing a book; other memorabilia is available. You can get in touch with creator Neil Swaab via that site or on Myspace at www.myspace.com/neilswaab. These contacts methods work well for anyone interested in hiring Neil for his talents as well.

Being an ever swell fellow, Neil was kind enough to submit to a short and random 10 question interview with me.

Q. Okay, right at the beginning give the world an important message.

"Take a shower every day. Seriously. It's good for you and nobody wants to smell your funk."

Q. Did you have any stuffed animals as a child?

"Yes. I had a stuffed elephant named Ellie and a stuffed Koala Bear named Koalie. I was very creative with names."

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