When asked whether the punchline or the concept usually comes first, Greer shared, “Usually the concept comes first, but they often feed into each other. I’m always trying to straddle the line between sense and nonsense. I feel like my best comics are the ones that go beyond the more 'obvious' subversion and land someplace weirder without becoming totally abstract.”
Boring World Comics has developed a distinct voice—dry, self-aware, and just the right amount of strange—and Greer traces that tone back to an early influence. “Looking back on it, I’m realizing how much my childhood love of Winnie the Pooh inspired the tone. In those stories, the characters are always dealing with absurd situations in an earnest yet understated way. I love that juxtaposition. Boring World has become a bit more expressive over time, but it's still about taking silly things very seriously.”
The way Greer’s comics often poke fun at language, expectations, and everyday logic feels especially sharp. Reflecting on where that inspiration comes from, they explained, “It’s a mix of the two. From basic pleasantries to common idioms, there’s so much we take for granted in life that is actually quite funny if you think about it a little deeper or put it in a different context. As an introverted (and pretentious) English major, I’m always analyzing what I’ve heard and trying to find new, unexpected connections. My love of words is at the core of everything I do.”
The minimalist yet expressive art style is also a deliberate choice. “Yes, that was my intention from day one. In fact, Boring World first began as a sort of experiment: I wanted to see if I could strip a webcomic down to its barest essentials and still make it funny. The challenge appealed to me, as well as the freedom to quickly capture my ideas while they felt fresh and vital.”
A few years ago, Greer mentioned hoping to be featured on Bored Panda—and now that it has happened, they shared a glimpse of what else is on their creative bucket list. “Thank you again for featuring me; it’s truly made my year! Boring World is still a top priority, but I’m hoping to branch out into longer, story-driven comics as well. I really want to be included in a comic anthology or something like the ShortBox Comic Fair one day. Seeing my name alongside so many other awesome creators, being read by fervent comic fans across the world… it doesn’t get much better than that.”
