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21 Jhonen Vasquez Quotes For A Bright & Cheerful Day

Famous As: Cartoonist
Born On: September 1, 1974
Born In: San Jose, California, United States
Age: 49 Years

Jhonen Vasquez is an iconic American comic book writer, cartoonist and music video director famous for his works in comic books such as ‘Johnny the Homicidal Maniac’, ‘Squee!, ‘I Feel Sick’ along with Nickelodeon series ‘Invader Zim’. The characters in his comic series were usually petite in structure living in a maniacal society, living dysfunctional lives. Vasquez, also known by the name of Chancre Scolex or Mr. Scolex, appealed to induce an ironic sense of joy amidst a planet of chaos and darkness. He had an affinity towards black comedy, described in an edgy and eccentric pattern. His writing has often been criticized for glorifying pessimism and misanthropy along with goth culture. Vasquez’s list of accolade includes distinguished awards such as an Emmy, an Annie and International Horror Guild Award. His series Squee! was also nominated for 1998 Eisner Awards for Best New Series and Best Humor Publication. We have collected Jhonen Vasquez’s quotes and thoughts from his famous characters and works. Here are some of the most popular quotes from this living legend of animation and comic books.

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My delusionary hell does not agree with yours.

My delusionary hell does not agree with yours.

Jhonen Vasquez
Nothing quite brings out the zest for life in a person like the thought of their impending death

Nothing quite brings out the zest for life in a person like the thought of their impending death

Jhonen Vasquez
The world would be a much nicer place if people only used guns on themselves.

The world would be a much nicer place if people only used guns on themselves.

Jhonen Vasquez
Dear Die-ary, today I stuffed some dolls full of dead rats I put in the blender. I'm wondering if, maybe, there really is something wrong with me.

Dear Die-ary, today I stuffed some dolls full of dead rats I put in the blender. I'm wondering if, maybe, there really is something wrong with me.

Jhonen Vasquez
It's a frightening world to be alone in.

It's a frightening world to be alone in.

Jhonen Vasquez
Whether in a suit or in a loincloth people are ignorant little thorns cutting into one another. They seem incapable of advancing beyond the violent tendencies which at one time were necessary for survival.

Whether in a suit or in a loincloth people are ignorant little thorns cutting into one another. They seem incapable of advancing beyond the violent tendencies which at one time were necessary for survival.

Jhonen Vasquez
I don't do my work for any kind of group in particular, except for hobos, who just plain kick ass and light up my life.

I don't do my work for any kind of group in particular, except for hobos, who just plain kick ass and light up my life.

Jhonen Vasquez
I think there is something a little too self conscious about enjoying being an outsider.

I think there is something a little too self conscious about enjoying being an outsider.

Jhonen Vasquez
One day I will rule the world with a goat by my side!

One day I will rule the world with a goat by my side!

Jhonen Vasquez
I never killed anyone. I avoid going over that edge by writing about a guy who has taken a flying leap over it.

I never killed anyone. I avoid going over that edge by writing about a guy who has taken a flying leap over it.

Jhonen Vasquez
Dear Die-ary, I've been to heaven and hell...and I still don't know if there is a god or a devil. Still...it's something to write about.

Dear Die-ary, I've been to heaven and hell...and I still don't know if there is a god or a devil. Still...it's something to write about.

Jhonen Vasquez
Witty closing remarks have been replaced by massive head trauma and severe hemorrhaging.

Witty closing remarks have been replaced by massive head trauma and severe hemorrhaging.

Jhonen Vasquez
This is heaven. You can stop praying now.

This is heaven. You can stop praying now.

Jhonen Vasquez
I want taquitos and a clown with no head!

I want taquitos and a clown with no head!

Jhonen Vasquez
Conspiracy!! And now employing juvenile mongoloid demon babies!! My famous chicken recipe will never be yours!! Grr! Woof!

Conspiracy!! And now employing juvenile mongoloid demon babies!! My famous chicken recipe will never be yours!! Grr! Woof!

Jhonen Vasquez
My problem is that the human race seems to want to be destroyed!

My problem is that the human race seems to want to be destroyed!

Jhonen Vasquez
I'm not the guy who wins awards and gets mentioned in magazines.

I'm not the guy who wins awards and gets mentioned in magazines.

Jhonen Vasquez
End this pathetic deception! I know you're hiding martians in your head!! Gimme them martians! I am going to put butter on them!! Martians!! Grrr!!

End this pathetic deception! I know you're hiding martians in your head!! Gimme them martians! I am going to put butter on them!! Martians!! Grrr!!

Jhonen Vasquez
Lemony fresh victory shall be mine!

Lemony fresh victory shall be mine!

Jhonen Vasquez
You are all zombie thigh-fat people brought into reanimation by some evil force of forceful evil!

You are all zombie thigh-fat people brought into reanimation by some evil force of forceful evil!

Jhonen Vasquez
Whoo!! What a day. I'm gonna drink tang until I forget it all.

Whoo!! What a day. I'm gonna drink tang until I forget it all.

Jhonen Vasquez