Fly, You Fools! is an Indian webcomic about life, and its irritations. It uses photos-turned-into-comics to push its misanthropic take on Indian life, onto an unsuspecting public (The public is always unsuspecting, in such sentences. Why?).
The comics are updated about twice monthly. Sometimes. Be sure to subscribe to get comic alerts. Or you can follow the comic on Twitter.
The site has been ooh’ed and aah’ed in major newspapers, TV channels, chai shops around the country and Pinky aunty next door is a big fan. You can read all about it in the Fly You Fool Blog.
The Author
The author’s name is Saad Akhtar. He is a New Media designer from the National Institute of Design. He works as an Interaction Designer with a software company in Delhi.
He is actually me, I’m just writing like this to make it look like I have a full staff running this site.
You can get in touch with me using the Contact form. That way you won’t have give your email address. The preferred method of sending bad words and “youR so L@me” mails.
Or you can email on contact [at] fly you fools dot com
Now here are some pseudo-FAQs
Q. Why “Fly You Fools”? Who’se flying?
A. No one. Domain names are hard to find. This one was available.
Q. Can I copy the comics on my site, or print them or make them my wallpaper or something?
A. Yes you can. All the work here is under a Creative Commons license. You are free to download and reuse any of the comics. As long as it’s not for commercial use. If you want to post a comic on your own blog, use the embed html code below each comic.
Q. Damit, but I want to make money out of it. Is there any way?
A. Yes there is. Contact the author and work something out with him. It’s very cheap.
Q. Whose photos are these? Is it even legal?
A. Most of these photos have been taken by me. Otherwise I ask the photographer’s permission before using a photo. So yeah, it’s legal enough. If you have a photo with potential to be a hilarious comic send it over to me and we’ll work something out.
Q. Are these actual Frequently Asked Questions?
A. Well, technically these questions have NEVER been asked. I’m just putting down some “In case someone did, what’ll they ask” questions. ICSDWTAQ’s.
Q. In case I don’t find your comic funny or am insulted by it, should I send death threats, put up a prize for anyone who brings your head then go out and burn some flags and generally be a bad person?
A. No.
Q. I want to read more about this blog’s history and the inspirations or whatever. Where?
A. You can go through the Fly You Fools blog.
I’m just this pakistani drawguy. your webcomics are very enjoyable,
and mose are very relavant to us pakistanis as well.
I really should start one of these myself.
oh well.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harris-Ejaz-Drawguy/232315333958
sir you are supremely funny and your site is refreshing breeze
compared to the cliche-ridden television.
I died laughing, still giggling
Kudos
“The site has been ooh’ed and aah’ed in major newspapers, TV channels, chai shops around the country and Pinky aunty next door is a big fan.”
Nice move Dude…Humour…humour…humour…humour…ShowOff…humour..humour..!
Just kidding…Good to see that there is someone else with the REAL sense of humour in our country!;)
Dude, naiice! … Great man … at last an Indian webcomic … great to see genuine wit on the web by an Indian! Keep up the good work!
you are awesome~~… you rock~~
u made my day~~
Like your tweets and the comics. The name ‘Fly You Fools’, inspired by LOTR ?
I have an idea for a comic. How do I approach this site? I just need to email my idea to you? Please advice.
You are so funny!!! So so funny!
*Bows down*
Lame!
lol, sorry. awesome stuff man! Toe nail guy is my fav.
Toe Nail guy FTW!!
Sir..inspired by u..i worked on some ideas fr my comic strips…plz do chek it out…and some valuable advice is most welcome..!
diedudedie.blogspot.com
(Money is a problem thats y that “blogspot”!!!)
I know you are a redditor. I can feel it.
Keep up the good work!
Hats off Saad! Your doing great stuff! Obscenely funny–a totally necessary look at our much-vaunted ‘Indianess!’ Haven’t had such a good laugh in ages! Proud to have you as a fellow, albeit junior
, ex-NIDian!
This is fucking awesome.
You rock mate!!!… All the way!!!!!!!!!..
Damn.
I wish I was that funny.
Even the smileys on this page are cooler.
Hey, these are supremely awesome! So glad to have found this website. Reminds me a bit of http://www.currybear.com, but obviously, MUCH better.
Yuhmmm… sarcasm, love it in the flavor you serve.
Keep’em comin’ mate!
One word says it all! AWESOME…
hi, i saw a bunch of your posts on this site:
http://bit.ly/dT3iBX
my posts have been republished there, too. do you have any connection with that site? i don’t but i am looking for ways to get my content off that site.
Hey Saad
I am not able to go beyond the last 5 posts when i view the site on my iPhone in the mobile version. It doesnt show me the older comic posts
can u check and tell me how this can be viewed?
regards
Nitin
what the hell is this Mr.?
If you don’t know how to respect others religion then don’t do but why the are you insulting Hindus sentiments?..huh?..we demand you to remove that comic about cow..
otherwise we will fight against you in the court…You have hurt the feelings of Many Hindus n within two days if you don’t regret n remove the comics then We will take a huge agitation against you…
http://www.flyyoufools.com/cows-indian-roads
The so mentioned link is offensive as its against a certain class of people…you can’t just tell that “Its not because of an action against cow slaughter but because no one cares”
and for this reason you better remove that article off!
Being a blogger u might every single celeb involved can complain dis way but dat’s a personal issue…u are not supposed to make a joke on a Hindus… and so u better take that thing off as soon as you can!!!
I will not go over board in your appreciation. U r good. i enjoyed reading ur post.
Hi Saad
Speaking of comics, what do you think of this one?
http://IslamComicBook.com/
Hey man, u r too good. Love to meet you. i am based in Mumbai 9820113641. I feel your kind of humor can be applied to change Indian-attitudes in wholesale (we are full of pretensions everywhere)…. maybe starting with our polity.
Hey Saad,
Let the haters keep on hating, you just keep on rollin’ buddy! Rolling stones gather no moss.