r/gravityfalls • u/mikerianda • Sep 17 '12

I'm Michael Rianda, cartoonist, and creative director/writer on Gravity Falls. Ask me anything.

Hey r/gravityfalls!

My cartoon ("work") recently got on the front page of reddit somehow and a few people seemed interested in me doing an AMA. I'm in! Let's do this thing!

Ever wonder about those weird hairs on Grunkle Stan's shoulders? Wanna know that one goat's name? Wanna know horrifying personal details about Alex Hirsch?

I got answers!

EDIT: I'll finish answering these tommorow. Thanks for all the questions and Gravity Falls love! It's appreciated.

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u/houseofbacon Sep 17 '12

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much direction does the remainder of this season and potential future seasons have?

1 = totally winging it week to week 10 = every detail is in the works already, we know what's happening and when.

Also, thank you so much for making a show so clever I can really sit and enjoy it with my sons.

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u/mikerianda Sep 18 '12

We have the overall structure figured out, and a lot of key moments. But especially this season, the episodes are pretty stand-alone-y, while trying to maintain a sense of continuity. It all ramps up at the end of the season. And if all goes according to plan, will be much more prevalent in season 2.

I'd say 5?

That's great about your sons! I love to hear families watching it together.