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Webcomics Thread: Archime Appreciation Edition

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  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    Why

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  • TamTam Registered User regular
    yup

  • TamTam Registered User regular
    yeah that is really there
    it exists

  • KwoaruKwoaru Confident Smirk Flawless Golden PecsRegistered User regular
    He read TLB's story

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  • The Lovely BastardThe Lovely Bastard Registered User regular
    I

    AM

    SUING

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  • CorporateLogoCorporateLogo The toilet knows how I feelRegistered User regular
    MEANWHILE

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    Do not have a cow, mortal.

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  • KwoaruKwoaru Confident Smirk Flawless Golden PecsRegistered User regular
    I had friends do that to me when I was living in the dorms my first year

    it was funny

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  • Kevin CristKevin Crist I make the devil hit his knees and say the 'our father'Registered User regular
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    Steam: YOU FACE JARAXXUS| Twitch.tv: CainLoveless
  • SalSal Damnedest Little Fellow Registered User regular
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    now over here is the robot who LOVES chocolate *smash bang crash* BEEP BREEP WHERE IS THE CHOC O LATE *smash* BLEEP

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  • SalSal Damnedest Little Fellow Registered User regular
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    @beasteh

    it's, you

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  • GoatmonGoatmon Companion of Kess Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
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    Aw, man :(

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  • crwthcrwth THAT'S IT Registered User regular
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  • ThetherooThetheroo Registered User regular
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  • StiltsStilts Registered User regular
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  • Mr FuzzbuttMr Fuzzbutt Registered User regular
    i don't get it

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  • StiltsStilts Registered User regular
    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?

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  • Mr FuzzbuttMr Fuzzbutt Registered User regular
    i'm not sure what the joke is supposed to be

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

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  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    edited 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.

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  • StiltsStilts Registered User regular
    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.

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  • OptyOpty Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Stay away if you hate jokes being explained:
    The joke is basically that naming stars after people is absurd such that when some overlord in the future charts a path to the location named after the mother (with the assumption that it keeps that name for that long and that these aliens use Earth's star naming scheme) it sounds silly said aloud. Unfortunately this is a textual medium and that punchline doesn't work as well, but hey there you go.

    Edit: Uugh, Slopty be thy name.

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  • EndEnd Registered User regular
    It's a predictable joke, but it still made me laugh out loud.

    I think the face really sells it.

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  • ChicoBlueChicoBlue Registered User regular
    It's okay, Fuzzbutt.

    It's okay.

    Shhhh

    shhhhh

  • Mr FuzzbuttMr Fuzzbutt Registered User regular
    i dunno, it's got some nice alliteration going or something that makes it sound not silly at all to me

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  • SabreMauSabreMau ネトゲしよう 판다리아Registered User regular
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  • BrainleechBrainleech 機知に富んだコメントはここにあります Registered User regular
    I wonder how many stars have been named for the same person

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

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  • SabreMauSabreMau ネトゲしよう 판다리아Registered User regular
    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.

  • GoatmonGoatmon Companion of Kess Registered User regular
    SabreMau wrote: »
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    GODS GODS GODS

    gods

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  • BucketmanBucketman Call me SkraggRegistered User regular
    The IAU, as cold as space itself

  • BrainleechBrainleech 機知に富んだコメントはここにあります Registered User regular
    Still forsee people going to the Shitbox system
    and planets named Badlanding, Lawl, Yourmom and so on

  • FugitiveFugitive Registered User regular
    Wow, the IAU gets pretty snarky about star-naming.

  • SabreMauSabreMau ネトゲしよう 판다리아Registered User regular
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  • BrainleechBrainleech 機知に富んだコメントはここにあります Registered User regular
    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 EastwoodClint Eastwood My baby's in there someplace She crawled right inRegistered User regular
    rfilyaw wrote: »
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    this is me

  • Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood My baby's in there someplace She crawled right inRegistered User regular
    on the left.

  • ThetherooThetheroo Registered User regular
    Burn LICD

    Burn it to the ground

  • SabreMauSabreMau ネトゲしよう 판다리아Registered User regular
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    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 FuzzbuttMr Fuzzbutt Registered User regular
    edited 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

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  • Indie WinterIndie Winter die Krähe Rudi Hurzlmeier (German, b. 1952)Registered User regular
    I exhaled sharply in amusement, and the corners of my mouth turned briefly up

    this strip is ok +

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  • GoatmonGoatmon Companion of Kess Registered User regular
    rfilyaw wrote: »
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    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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