Chris Conidis Artist, Author, Screenwriter
Chris Conidis is a versatile writer, filmmaker, and improv performer with a career spanning over two decades. His work includes satire, social commentary, and dark humor, often exploring themes like societal critique, futurism, and absurdity.
Writer and former artist, Chris Conidis is back at it, in the latest work-in-progress, “Progress City,” a sharp satire that takes a deep, comical dive into society’s love affair with “progress.” This new project, a sprawling parody of futurism and modern life, unpacks humanity’s journey from the cave to today’s social dilemmas. With his trademark humor, Conidis pokes fun at how every era has imagined the future—often with more confidence than accuracy—and how these visions have both shaped and clashed with reality.
Introducing Progress City – A Satirical Journey Through Our Obsession with "Advancement"
This sprawling parody of futurism and modern life peels back the layers of our societal quirks, from our earliest beginnings to the complex dilemmas of today.
*Progress City* invites us to reflect on what it really means to move forward—and at what cost.
Check out the official press release for more insights into the inspiration behind this project: [Read here)
Let me know what you think about this satirical dive into the future and our present!
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Chris Conidis: The Time-Traveling Master of Mediocrity
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Chris Conidis sprinkles in some historical trivia, and tears apart pop culture like a kid with a piñata. Ever wonder what it takes to be an expert in absolutely nothing? Look no further. Known for his ability to leave no trace in the annals of history, He is a distinguished master of “meh.” While some aim for fame, he is content on being the unsung hero of mediocre pursuits, championing the art of sarcastic observation and the pursuit of temperate achievements.He’s not here to change the world…He is just here to rearrange the deck chairs while the ship goes down...
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Born in the depths of prehistoric humanity—probably while someone was inventing the wheel—Conidis started his career as a caveman, slowly chiseling away at rocks and cracking his first sarcastic comment. Back then, there were no influencers, just basic survival and the occasional woolly mammoth scare. Conidis was ahead of his time, the original social media pioneer—drawing stick figures on cave walls to the disinterest of any Neanderthal within a 10-mile radius. No followers, no problem.
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As time ticked on and human history fumbled its way forward, Conidis stayed in the mix, dodging plagues, bad haircuts, and even worse fashion trends (seriously, tunics?) with the same finesse he now uses to avoid online trolls. While everyone else was busy building empires, he was busy telling Socrates, “Hey, man, why not take a break and just chill? You’re overthinking this whole philosophy thing.” Of course, his toga party ideas didn't exactly take off, and his critique of democracy was something like: “Yeah, democracy... or should I say, Demo-Crazy?”
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Conidis gave the Egyptians a hand in designing the pyramids, suggesting, “Have you thought about making them triangle-shaped? I mean, it’s just an idea.” Fast forward to the Dark Ages—Conidis was there too, trying to make fire jokes, but the crowd just wasn’t ready. #TooSoon.
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Then came the Renaissance—oh, what a time to be alive! Conidis was rubbing elbows with Da Vinci, telling him, “Ever thought about, like, flying or something?” and witnessing revolutions unfold, many of which he considered “way too dramatic.” He dodged cannonballs in the French Revolution like it was no big deal and spent a good amount of time roasting Napoleon’s height—"You're really that short in person?" Classic Conidis.
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And then, just when you thought the madness couldn’t get any worse... enter the modern era. Selfies, hashtags, and TikTok dances. Conidis, still sporting a confused look from the previous century, couldn’t believe it. “Wait, so we went from inventing fire to lip-syncing to pop songs on a tiny screen? How did I miss that memo?” he wondered aloud.
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Today, he spends his days in utter bewilderment, watching humanity become obsessed with filters, likes, and viral nonsense. "Cave paintings at least had some culture," he quips. A seasoned time traveler, Conidis is still trying to figure out how the human race went from inventing the wheel to... unboxing videos. Through it all, Conidis remains a witness to the spectacle—armed with sarcasm sharper than a medieval sword and a humor that has survived and roasted the ages.
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Progress City’s Annual Future of Human Anatomy Conference—
Welcome to Progress City’s Annual Future of Human Anatomy Conference—where evolution meets resignation, and we celebrate the wonders of our “modern” human bodies that simply can’t keep up with our state-of-the-art minds!
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Future Anatomy: Ancient Bodies, Cutting-Edge Complaints
You’re invited to explore how we’re advancing…backward! Our theme this year? “Evolutionary Echoes: When High-Tech Minds Get Stuck in Low-Tech Bodies.” Here, in Progress City, we believe it’s time to face the truth: our ancient, low-stamina bodies are about to get some “updates” for the age of high-tech mental load, screen time exhaustion, and workplace “ergonomics.”
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maximus Slowman
Dr. Slowman will discuss his new theory, “The Reverse Adaptation Principle,” which proposes that instead of advancing toward the sleek, efficient bodies sci-fi promised, we’re reverting to something closer to a slump of hunchbacked, attention-fried ancestors who are basically incompatible with modern expectations. Yes, he’s talking about the return of the Neanderthal shoulder slouch and maybe, for the first time in millennia, an instinctual fear of fluorescent lighting.
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Future Anatomy Sessions:
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The Hunchback Renaissance: Reclaiming the Spine Curve
Learn why our ancestors were onto something with that permanent forward bend. Get practical tips on training your body for that perfectly rounded hunch needed for non-stop screen time. Demo included: the ‘tech neck,’ a survival position for perpetual Wi-Fi hunting. -
Cave Dwelling for Beginners: Regaining Our Resistance to Modern Life
Say goodbye to radiant skin and strong posture! This session focuses on the perks of embracing dim lighting, instinctive squints, and bodies resilient to near-constant sedentary stress. For a true “natural look,” we’ll cover the essentials of slouching, backaches, and posture rollback techniques. -
Ancient Endurance in a Modern Maze: How to Function Despite It All
Our bodies may not be able to handle the daily grind of 21st-century life, but that doesn’t mean we won’t try. Join our session on “Survival Mode 24/7,” where experts demonstrate how to limp through deadlines, climb the corporate ladder with outdated limb dexterity, and maintain an always-on mindset with a body that desperately wishes it could just nap. -
The Future Anatomy Awards Ceremony
We’ll be honoring some truly inspiring individuals who have pioneered the acceptance of mental overload combined with physical underperformance. Awards include:-
The Typing Dinosaur Award for the longest time spent typing while refusing ergonomic upgrades.
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The Neck-Crane Prize for maintaining flawless eye-strain posture.
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And the illustrious Wi-Fi Warrior Medal for those who continue hunting for strong connections with a spine bent at a permanent 45 degrees.
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So, join us in Progress City as we redefine “peak human” for a future where ancient bodies struggle valiantly (and vainly) to keep up with ultra-modern minds. Let’s raise a glass to a future of our minds racing ahead while our bodies…take a nice, long break.