Am I the only one who finds Tilted Carl particularly funny?
Like a puppy thinking!
That's kinda what the idea was based on, more specifically the way dogs cock their heads when listening to high-frequency sounds that humans can't hear - in this case Carl accessing information over wifi.
He was programmed to. Some assistant VP of whatever got ahold of some sketchy statistics that showed that people would be more accepting of automata if they demonstrated "cute" mannerisms reminiscent of domesticated animals. Especially for the Swangee man line, each which of course "Knows his place."
Marketing interfering with the engineers' jobs yet again.
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BusterKNegativity is Boring Cynicism is Cowardice Registered Userregular
edited July 2010
I imagine a noise like an old parking meter when Carl tilts his head and then a "ding" as he snaps it back straight
Maybe it's cause I didn't care too much about Lookouts (I voted for Automata, btw) but I am quite enthralled with this arc. We had the weird art stuff last time, with the arms switching and actions being unclear, but this time I like seeing the partnership between Carl and Regal grow. Well, as much as a relationship between a robot and a human can grow, buddy cops as they may be.
Also, that last play on words ("America?" "Automata") just makes me think that it is pronounced Aw-TOM-i-ta and not at all like aw-toe-mat-ah (Automatic). Even though Gabe and Tycho seem to think otherwise.
He was programmed to. Some assistant VP of whatever got ahold of some sketchy statistics that showed that people would be more accepting of automata if they demonstrated "cute" mannerisms reminiscent of domesticated animals. Especially for the Swangee man line, each which of course "Knows his place."
Marketing interfering with the engineers' jobs yet again.
actually i was thinking Carl has an antenna problem. you know, like an iPhone.
he can get a signal, but he has to hold his head juuuuuust right, and if he loses bars, it's totally his fault.
He done been killed by a robot who supports prohibition. I call it now.
But does he support it due to personal beliefs, or has he been reprogrammed?
I doubt that. I think it's much more likely to be a robot that was jealous that the senator was sleeping with his girlfriend, and his display of emotion is exactly what's needed to reinforce the prohibition act despite proving that they're more human than it might appear.
Shame then, since this appears to be a prequel. All we know so far is that this will somehow end before or up to Carl being one of the few licensed robots left, which the whole Claptraps thing. Sort of a "Doomed By Canon" thing, for you TVTropes fans.
Basically, there will be no justice. At least not yet.
Actually he was pimping that band on Twitter the other day. I also dug that I Am Jen song he put in the last newspost.
Apparently Tycho has a "listen to everything, find something positive in everything" mentality with music. He reneged on Paramore, remember? I wish I was as accepting.
FishmanPut your goddamned hand in the goddamned Box of Pain.Registered Userregular
edited July 2010
I loved this; then hated it.
Loved it, because the plot and story picked up and grabbed me and made me interested in where this arc was going.
This was followed by the crushing despair of realising there were only a couple more pages left to run and would conclude abruptly, or without full resolution. This really needs to be 20 pages, not 5. There's easily enough here to sink some teeth into, and I'd love to see it played out.
Loved it, because the plot and story picked up and grabbed me and made me interested in where this arc was going.
This was followed by the crushing despair of realising there were only a couple more pages left to run and would conclude abruptly, or without full resolution. This really needs to be 20 pages, not 5. There's easily enough here to sink some teeth into, and I'd love to see it played out.
In short, good job, guys.
Why you gotta pick me up, buttercup baby, just to break me down...
Amazing, this is what I want. Exactly what I want. And as you can tell from my av/sig, I have been wanting this for quite some time. Thanks for delivering.
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JC of DII think we're fucked up.I know I am.Registered Userregular
edited July 2010
These comics are incredible
I've written and deleted like ten different sentences here trying to find the right way to say just how incredible, but I can't find the words.
AegeriTiny wee bacteriumsPlateau of LengRegistered Userregular
edited July 2010
This is really fantastic and I'm enjoying it immensely. I love how Carl has his head cocked (presumably to get a better signal or something?), adds quite a lot of personality and the first frame is delicious.
Am I the only one who finds Tilted Carl particularly funny?
Like a puppy thinking!
That's kinda what the idea was based on, more specifically the way dogs cock their heads when listening to high-frequency sounds that humans can't hear - in this case Carl accessing information over wifi.
Maybe it's cause I didn't care too much about Lookouts (I voted for Automata, btw) but I am quite enthralled with this arc. We had the weird art stuff last time, with the arms switching and actions being unclear, but this time I like seeing the partnership between Carl and Regal grow. Well, as much as a relationship between a robot and a human can grow, buddy cops as they may be.
Also, that last play on words ("America?" "Automata") just makes me think that it is pronounced Aw-TOM-i-ta and not at all like aw-toe-mat-ah (Automatic). Even though Gabe and Tycho seem to think otherwise.
Uh... that is how "Automata" (and it's singular, automaton) have always been pronounced.
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Why can't we have robots like Carl, instead of creepy japanese robots that look like women
He wants all other smart robots to have their mental facilities shut down so that he alone is the smartest robot.
If we outlaw smart robots, only criminals will have smart robots!
He was programmed to. Some assistant VP of whatever got ahold of some sketchy statistics that showed that people would be more accepting of automata if they demonstrated "cute" mannerisms reminiscent of domesticated animals. Especially for the Swangee man line, each which of course "Knows his place."
Marketing interfering with the engineers' jobs yet again.
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Also, that last play on words ("America?" "Automata") just makes me think that it is pronounced Aw-TOM-i-ta and not at all like aw-toe-mat-ah (Automatic). Even though Gabe and Tycho seem to think otherwise.
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And great.
And I am so happy.
actually i was thinking Carl has an antenna problem. you know, like an iPhone.
he can get a signal, but he has to hold his head juuuuuust right, and if he loses bars, it's totally his fault.
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Shame then, since this appears to be a prequel. All we know so far is that this will somehow end before or up to Carl being one of the few licensed robots left, which the whole Claptraps thing. Sort of a "Doomed By Canon" thing, for you TVTropes fans.
Basically, there will be no justice. At least not yet.
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I just want more than 5 of these.
Because that is a great song.
If you haven't heard it;
Also brilliant comic is brilliant.
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Actually he was pimping that band on Twitter the other day. I also dug that I Am Jen song he put in the last newspost.
Apparently Tycho has a "listen to everything, find something positive in everything" mentality with music. He reneged on Paramore, remember? I wish I was as accepting.
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Loved it, because the plot and story picked up and grabbed me and made me interested in where this arc was going.
This was followed by the crushing despair of realising there were only a couple more pages left to run and would conclude abruptly, or without full resolution. This really needs to be 20 pages, not 5. There's easily enough here to sink some teeth into, and I'd love to see it played out.
In short, good job, guys.
Why you gotta pick me up, buttercup baby, just to break me down...
Oh I am certainly enjoying this
set up another site dedicated to it and keep it rollin'
Also tilt-head Carl hahaha
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So know that I mean you no disrespect when I say that I feel like I should be paying for this shit.
Ben and Gary are killing it.
I've written and deleted like ten different sentences here trying to find the right way to say just how incredible, but I can't find the words.
Gwhitta, well done. And tell Ben he's doing incredible work here.
Blue for normal purposes.
Red for error.
Purple for camera.
Green for processing/wi-fi.
It'll be neat to see what other combinations they can come up with. I'm very intrigued by the Automata mythos and canon, nascent as it is.
This is some, fantastic noir shit.
Gabe & Tycho should let these dudes do this all the time like on their own offshoot website.
Satans..... hints.....
It's such a shame we only get two more
nah just kidding it's awesome
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oh my god, this is so awesome.
Uh... that is how "Automata" (and it's singular, automaton) have always been pronounced.