The Order of the Stick Megathread - Page 25

Zanaril · 08-08-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirai Gen

I don't like V's numbingly blank stare in the last few panels, honestly. It's like everyone else is acting appropriately for the most part and after learning such a huge thing V promptly looks up and out and goes blank.

Blank stare is V's defult expression. :shifty:

Fifthfiend · 08-08-2009, 05:11 PM

It just seemed really weird that Burlew would be all "OOTS WILL RETURN IN THREE WEEKS" when he could just as easily not update for the next three weeks the way he usually does.

Meister · 08-08-2009, 05:14 PM

Y'all gotta admit the updates came almost too quickly when V was ~~battling~~ getting beaten like a red-headed stepchild by Xykon.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 08-08-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meister

Y'all gotta admit the updates came almost too quickly when V was ~~battling~~ getting beaten like a red-headed stepchild by Xykon.

Wouldn't that be purple headed stepchild? Or Red robed stepchild?

Arhra · 08-09-2009, 12:14 AM

The usage of the term 'like' indicates Meister was using a simile; comparing one thing to another. In this case, comparing beatings. Unless receiving serious beatings is commonly attributed to purple-headed or red robed stepchilds, there is no reason to make a change.

Alternatively, assuming V is a stepchild, using those substitutions is pointless because V is those things. It is a circular and meaningless comparison, equivalent to saying a rock is heavy like a rock.

That is all.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 08-09-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arhra

The usage of the term 'like' indicates Meister was using a simile; comparing one thing to another. In this case, comparing beatings. Unless receiving serious beatings is commonly attributed to purple-headed or red robed stepchilds, there is no reason to make a change.

Alternatively, assuming V is a stepchild, using those substitutions is pointless because V is those things. It is a circular and meaningless comparison, equivalent to saying a rock is heavy like a rock.

That is all.

I was attempting to make a joke. Twas a vain attempt seeing as you killed it now,

phil_ · 08-09-2009, 12:50 AM

No, I'm pretty sure he managed to salvage what little entertainment could be had from what you call a joke, then you had to get all jealous and be like, "nuh-uh, that isn't funny, Arhra," when he's just working with what he has. So, sir, I say it is you who murdered the joke to begin with. You then hid the body and took the joke's identity to mask the murder long enough to gather us all here. And here we are, witness to these grizzly acts, awaiting your next move. I don't know for what reason you've gathered us like this nor if we'll survive your machinations, but I do know this: you'll never get away with what you've done!

Crap, oh, and the hiatus announcement was the punchline to the last OotS.

Kepor · 08-09-2009, 07:43 PM

Humorous commentary coming soon!

Loyal · 08-12-2009, 11:28 AM

It's strange. Now that I've been told it's on a confirmed hiatus I can't help but check the site every few hours. o_O

Kim · 08-12-2009, 01:48 PM

I missed something I guess, and I'm too lazy to look for what that is. How do we know that the planet is very blatantly not Earth? I mean, I'm very glad if it isn't Earth, because that sounds stupid and silly to me; I just want to confirm it.

08-08-2009, 05:11 PM	#242
Fifthfiend for all seasons Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19,409	It just seemed really weird that Burlew would be all "OOTS WILL RETURN IN THREE WEEKS" when he could just as easily not update for the next three weeks the way he usually does. __________________ check out my buttspresso

08-09-2009, 12:14 AM	#245
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	The usage of the term 'like' indicates Meister was using a simile; comparing one thing to another. In this case, comparing beatings. Unless receiving serious beatings is commonly attributed to purple-headed or red robed stepchilds, there is no reason to make a change. Alternatively, assuming V is a stepchild, using those substitutions is pointless because V is those things. It is a circular and meaningless comparison, equivalent to saying a rock is heavy like a rock. That is all. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

08-09-2009, 12:50 AM	#247
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	No, I'm pretty sure he managed to salvage what little entertainment could be had from what you call a joke, then you had to get all jealous and be like, "nuh-uh, that isn't funny, Arhra," when he's just working with what he has. So, sir, I say it is you who murdered the joke to begin with. You then hid the body and took the joke's identity to mask the murder long enough to gather us all here. And here we are, witness to these grizzly acts, awaiting your next move. I don't know for what reason you've gathered us like this nor if we'll survive your machinations, but I do know this: you'll never get away with what you've done! Crap, oh, and the hiatus announcement was the punchline to the last OotS. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako. Last edited by phil_; 08-09-2009 at 12:52 AM.

08-12-2009, 01:48 PM	#250
Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	I missed something I guess, and I'm too lazy to look for what that is. How do we know that the planet is very blatantly not Earth? I mean, I'm very glad if it isn't Earth, because that sounds stupid and silly to me; I just want to confirm it. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

08-08-2009, 05:14 PM	#243
Meister Pure joy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 10,689	Y'all gotta admit the updates came almost too quickly when V was ~~battling~~ getting beaten like a red-headed stepchild by Xykon.

08-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#248
Kepor pretty cool guy Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 814	Humorous commentary coming soon!