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™: Where Dreams Come True… If You’ve Got the Cash!
Progress City™: Where Dreams Come True… If You’ve Got the Cash!”
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Welcome to Progress City™, the glittering utopia where innovation meets monetization! Forget about those outdated ideals of building a better world for everyone—Progress City™ is here to show you how to squeeze every last penny out of human existence. In a world where everything is for sale, why settle for anything less than a branded, corporate-sponsored paradise?
Let’s take a tour, shall we?
(Spoiler alert: It’s not free.)
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1. Progress is Now Pay-Per-View
Remember when progress meant building a society that benefited everyone? That’s cute. Here in Progress City™, progress has a price tag, and you better believe it’s pay-per-view. Want to enjoy that shiny new public park? Better sign up for the Gold Elite Access Pass™. Want breathable air? Well, there’s an app for that—but be warned, the ad-supported version only lets you breathe every 20 minutes. For uninterrupted oxygen, you’ll need to upgrade to the Premium “Fresh Air Forever” Subscription Plan™ (terms and conditions apply).
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2. The Future is Sponsored by MegaCorp™
Who needs ideals when you have MegaCorp™ to pave the way? In Progress City™, every public space is proudly sponsored by corporations who only have your best interests in mind. Feel like getting some fresh air? Welcome to BreatheCo™ Park, brought to you by the fine folks at PharmaKleen™, who definitely aren’t trying to sell you their latest antidepressants. Need to go to the bathroom? Don’t forget to check out the FlushCo™ Restroom Experience—$5 entry, plus a convenience fee. We’ve even branded the sunsets, thanks to SkyGlow™ by SunBank™, because who needs nature when you’ve got corporate sponsorships?
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3. Monetizing Basic Human Functions
In Progress City™, we’ve innovated the ultimate business model: monetizing things you thought were free. Eating? That’s so 20th century. Here, food comes with a side of cryptocurrency. Want a hot meal? Download the FoodCoin™ app, convert your earnings into ByteBucks™, and redeem them at one of our delightful HungerHub™ kiosks. Water? That’s available in HydrateX™ Bottles, sponsored by Aquacorp™, of course. And sleep? Oh, we’ve got that covered with SlumberPro™, a subscription service that offers “Premium REM cycles”—because in Progress City™, even your dreams come with a price tag.
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4. Your Personal Data: The New Gold
Let’s talk about what’s really driving progress: you! More specifically, the endless stream of personal data you generate every second of your life. Every click, every search, every mildly anxious thought you have is tracked, analyzed, and sold to the highest bidder. In Progress City™, privacy is a relic of the past—who needs it when your preferences can be finely tuned and targeted with ads for things you didn’t know you needed (because, let’s be honest, you don’t)? You thought you were just searching for cat memes, but congratulations! You’ve just signed up for a 3-month trial of CatNet™, where for only $9.99 a month, you can watch an endless stream of feline content, 24/7!
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5. Monetizing Morality
Feeling a little guilty about your carbon footprint? Don’t worry, Progress City™ has a solution for that, too—introducing ConscienceClean™! For a small monthly fee, you can offset your guilt by purchasing carbon credits, sponsored by none other than GreenifyCo™. Now you can drive your gas-guzzling SUV guilt-free, because Progress City™ cares about your peace of mind, as long as it’s profitable. And if you really want to feel good about yourself, try the EcoHero™ Subscription Plan, which offers weekly notifications about how much better you are than people who don’t subscribe.