Comic 565 – "Packing": Revisiting the Debs & Errol Video Archive

The Lost "Packing" Video from Debs & Errol

Before Viddler.com ceased its operations in 2022, it hosted a variety of creative content from artists, musicians, and webcomic creators. Among these was a video titled "Comic 565 – Packing" from the webcomic duo Debs & Errol, which complemented their February 22, 2013 comic about convention preparations.

While the original video (formerly available at viddler.com/v/9f3accd4) is no longer accessible, we can piece together its context from the original blog post where it was featured.

What Was in the Video?

Based on the accompanying comic and comments, the video likely showcased Errol's excitement about attending Con-G, a convention in Guelph, Ontario. The comic featured the characters preparing for the convention, with references to knitting and "Manpans" – possibly costume elements.

In the blog post, Errol expressed enthusiasm with the comment: "I can't wait to get to these panels! 😀 I am so excited for Con-G!"

The Convention Context

The comment section of the original post revealed several interesting threads of conversation:

Discussions about Miyazaki-inspired costumes
References to The Dark Crystal
A wordplay joke about "Guelphlings" (combining Guelph and Gelflings from The Dark Crystal)
Conversations about other conventions like Otakon

There were also humorous exchanges about Errol's shirts, with fans noting that both Debs and Errol sometimes wore shirts with each other's names.

Debs & Errol: The Creative Duo

For those unfamiliar with Debs & Errol, they were a webcomic and musical duo who created geek-oriented content. Their comics often featured their convention experiences, creative projects, and the humorous dynamics of their friendship and collaboration.

Their work garnered a dedicated following in geek culture circles, particularly among those interested in conventions, cosplay, and fandom activities.

Preserving Digital History

While the original video is no longer available due to Viddler's shutdown, this archive entry serves as a reminder of the rich content that was once part of the web's creative landscape. The conversations and connections fostered through these shared experiences continue to be an important part of internet culture history.