Webcomics Thread: Archime Appreciation Edition

TheStig · May 2012

Why

Tam · May 2012

yup

Tam · May 2012

yeah that is really there
it exists

Kwoaru · May 2012

He read TLB's story

The Lovely Bastard · May 2012

I

AM

SUING

CorporateLogo · May 2012

MEANWHILE

Kwoaru · May 2012

I had friends do that to me when I was living in the dorms my first year

it was funny

Kevin Crist · May 2012

Sal · May 2012

now over here is the robot who LOVES chocolate *smash bang crash* BEEP BREEP WHERE IS THE CHOC O LATE *smash* BLEEP

Sal · May 2012

@beasteh

it's, you

Goatmon · May 2012

Kevin Crist wrote: »

Aw, man

crwth · May 2012

Thetheroo · May 2012

Stilts · May 2012

Mr Fuzzbutt · May 2012

i don't get it

Stilts · May 2012

Mr Fuzzbutt wrote: »

i don't get it

R-really?

I mean, it's not a great joke.

The most it got out of me was one eyebrow slightly raised.

But it seems pretty obvious?

Mr Fuzzbutt · May 2012

i'm not sure what the joke is supposed to be

it's like they did a guest strip for sinfest or something

TheStig · May 2012

It's a mother's day joke. You're probably confused because they did something based on real life and not video games, it's okay.

Stilts · May 2012

Mr Fuzzbutt wrote: »

i'm not sure what the joke is supposed to be

it's like they did a guest strip for sinfest or something

The kid got a star named after his mom.

The mom's name is, presumably, Susan.

Many years into the future, some villain is having his fleet move to the system that is home to the star the kid named.

The punchline is supposed to be the absurdity of a powerful tyrant dramatically saying the name of a star system that is completely innocuous and not at all dramatic.

Opty · May 2012

Stay away if you hate jokes being explained:

Spoiler:

Edit: Uugh, Slopty be thy name.

End · May 2012

It's a predictable joke, but it still made me laugh out loud.

I think the face really sells it.

ChicoBlue · May 2012

It's okay, Fuzzbutt.

It's okay.

Shhhh

shhhhh

Mr Fuzzbutt · May 2012

i dunno, it's got some nice alliteration going or something that makes it sound not silly at all to me

SabreMau · May 2012

Brainleech · May 2012

I wonder how many stars have been named for the same person

TheStig · May 2012

Also sorry fuzz I hadn't been a dick to anyone all day because I was studying and I felt the need

SabreMau · May 2012

International Astronomical Union wrote:

Q: Who is legally responsible for naming objects in the sky?

A: The IAU is the internationally recognized authority for naming celestial bodies and surface features on them. And names are not sold, but assigned according to internationally accepted rules.

Q: What does this mean in practice?

A: Simply this: Names assigned by the IAU are recognized and used by scientists, space agencies, and authorities worldwide. When observing stars and planets or launching space missions to them, or reporting about them in the news, everybody needs to know exactly which location a particular name refers to. The names assigned by the IAU are those that are used. These rules are firm where claims of property could theoretically be made, i.e. primarily in the solar system (where also treaties negotiated through the United Nations apply). Terrestrial makers of international law have so far had more urgent concerns than creating rules for "buying" totally inaccessible corners of infinite space, so there is no written text that can be twisted and interpreted - just a plain and practical fact.

Q: But if I want to, can I buy the name of a star anyway?

A: Sure, there are people who will be more than happy to take your money....

Q: Can you tell me who and where?

A: Sorry, we are a scientific organization, not a branch of the entertainment industry. We cannot distribute addresses of enterprises selling fictitious goods.

Q: OK, I found a dealer myself; what will I get from them?

A: An expensive piece of paper and a temporary feeling of happiness, like if you take a cup of tea instead of the Doctor's recommended medicine. But at least you do not risk getting sick by paying for a star name, only losing money.

Q: But that name is unique, I understand?

A: It will be likely unique in that company's name list. Otherwise you can probably sue them. But there are more than enough stars for everybody who wants to buy the name of one. However, no countries, authorities, or scientists in the world will recognize "your" name for the star. Nothing prevents your or any other dealer from selling "your" star to anyone else. And just think of all the other stars in the Universe that also have planets with smart business people on them...

Q: My friends tell me the name is preserved forever?

A: Sorry, also not: The name you paid for can be ignored, forgotten, or sold again to anyone else by anyone at any time.

Goatmon · May 2012

SabreMau wrote: »

GODS GODS GODS

gods

Bucketman · May 2012

The IAU, as cold as space itself

Brainleech · May 2012

Still forsee people going to the Shitbox system
and planets named Badlanding, Lawl, Yourmom and so on

Fugitive · May 2012

Wow, the IAU gets pretty snarky about star-naming.

SabreMau · May 2012

Brainleech · May 2012

Fugitive wrote: »

Wow, the IAU gets pretty snarky about star-naming.

Well they are the ones who started what is Pluto arguement and what is a planet arguement after other things and the Kuipner belt was found/proven

Clint Eastwood · May 2012

rfilyaw wrote: »

this is me

Clint Eastwood · May 2012

on the left.

Thetheroo · May 2012

Burn LICD

Burn it to the ground

SabreMau · May 2012

my thoughts when i saw the trailer for frankenweenie, which preceded the avengers:

oh, is this a sequel to corpse bride?

this is a sequel to corpse bride

hmm, why aren’t they referencing the corpse bride yet

this can’t be a different franchise. why not just set it in the corpse bride universe

oops who cares the avengers is starting

Mr Fuzzbutt · May 2012

TheStig wrote: »

Also sorry fuzz I hadn't been a dick to anyone all day because I was studying and I felt the need

i find your implication (by apologising) that i have a fragile ego offensive

Indie Winter · May 2012

I exhaled sharply in amusement, and the corners of my mouth turned briefly up

this strip is ok +

Goatmon · May 2012

rfilyaw wrote: »

I have to refer to that TLB post I reported for Awesome.

Story is pretty raunchy, fyi, but you'll know what you're in for immediately when you start reading it.

http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/159502/awesome-bad-ass-by-the-lovely-bastard

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