So they can’t predict the futufe when extra-universal forces are involved. Well its a good job they didn’t build a gateway to parallel universes then. Oh wait.
Makes complete since to me. Reality has much more imagination than I do. If new futures and new pasts are constantly in creation new alternatives will exist whether or not I understand how this is possible. Multiple infinite dimensional wave form existence and all that. Wine and tea are bonuses.
This is precisely why Mr. Green and A-Sig wanted Skin Horse on their side. In all their dysfunctional glory embody that chaos, that grit in the gears, that ten-in-one longshot and million-to-one certainty. Improbability is not tolerable to world-conquering corporations, it doesn’t fit in with all the red tape.
So is it a conversation between the two guys at the helicopter controls, or is the guy in the backseat holding a glass of wine involved in it, too? (And if it’s Mr. Green, I thought he gave up that unseen-face thing when he chatted with Sweetheart post-virtual-reality…)
[No song parody today, unless I can fix the epic major fail of my main computer—working on a recently-bought laptop right now, where my files aren’t—don’t wanna break out my backups till I see how this fail goes.]
I’m thinking the guy in the back is talking- the speech bubble in panel two goes behind the head of the guy on the right, and the one in panel four points behind him.
If this is Mr. Green, this is the third skin color we’ve seen on him.
One of the Alt!Smart!Unitys, anyway. Would make so much sense: skin color that changes by body part and week, the obsession with Dr Lee, the robot battle arena (because robot battle arenas are awesome!)….
Now we just need to find his collection of slashfic!
I had the idea—well, other people had the idea and I stole it—that Mr. Green was Goldbug. I’m waiting for the strip with the confrontation with Nick, where Mr. Green says, “Nick…I am your father!”
[Had my computer working after removing the peripherals and being unplugged for eight hours. Got as far as starting to post the above when it froze again—the old kind of freeze, not the one that wouldn’t let me start it. I’m starting to think Windows 10 updating is more trouble than it’s worth. I like it, though.]
We all have some ability to predict the future. And, each time we act on that ability, a surprise-potential is generated. Normally, this potential is rather small… as when we predict where the leftover apple pie is located in the refrigerator. Only to be surprised when someone else has snarfed it.
On a larger scale, the scientific revolution gave us many “laws” of physics – enabling countless successful predictions… (skip a bit brother)… leading to the complex world we have today. Including surprises such as pollution, global warming, and certain political candidates of uncertain sanity.
So…. having a “portal of forecasting” would make Anasigma very successful (also leading to a sense of complacency) and would likely generate a very large surprise potential. Leading to unforeseen plot developments.
The lab is no longer secure… or structurally sound. 😉 The swamp with a gate sounds interesting — it could look for a less crowded world… or just spread its new remedy to all its counterparts.
well
Yes, Jeff and Shaenon have thrown us a plot twist. Thank the makers! 🙂
Well, when the situation is that structurally messed up then ‘studiously ignoring’ pretty much *is* the smart call.
To access the Second Gate, just call this number:
976-LOOMIS-CAN-SEE-THE-FUTURE
…but stop dialing after the first seven letters.
The first fifteen seconds is free, except for $2.00.
Each additional fifteen seconds is a whole lot more!
( place I stole these jokes from: http://www.hulu.com/watch/4935 )
I like how it is being ignored with a glass of red wine.
I wonder if that wine came in a box?
Oooo…yes. Important detail.
Reminds me of the old joke, “Psychic convention canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.”
“You have reached the voicemail for Psychic Freinds Hotline. We know who you are and what you want, so at the sound of the tone, please hang up.”
THEY CAN SEE THE FUTURRRRRRRRRRRE!
So were the Anasigma soldiers in that building … extirpated?
I dunno: does the swamp include nuts?
So they can’t predict the futufe when extra-universal forces are involved. Well its a good job they didn’t build a gateway to parallel universes then. Oh wait.
We too should ignore the plot hole with a nice glass of wine, or maybe some tea for those of us who aren’t drinkers.
Thought the Second Gate was the plot hole.
(or A plot hole. can’t believe there would only be one.)
Makes complete since to me. Reality has much more imagination than I do. If new futures and new pasts are constantly in creation new alternatives will exist whether or not I understand how this is possible. Multiple infinite dimensional wave form existence and all that. Wine and tea are bonuses.
I meant sense but since also works for me.
This is precisely why Mr. Green and A-Sig wanted Skin Horse on their side. In all their dysfunctional glory embody that chaos, that grit in the gears, that ten-in-one longshot and million-to-one certainty. Improbability is not tolerable to world-conquering corporations, it doesn’t fit in with all the red tape.
So is it a conversation between the two guys at the helicopter controls, or is the guy in the backseat holding a glass of wine involved in it, too? (And if it’s Mr. Green, I thought he gave up that unseen-face thing when he chatted with Sweetheart post-virtual-reality…)
[No song parody today, unless I can fix the epic major fail of my main computer—working on a recently-bought laptop right now, where my files aren’t—don’t wanna break out my backups till I see how this fail goes.]
I’m thinking the guy in the back is talking- the speech bubble in panel two goes behind the head of the guy on the right, and the one in panel four points behind him.
If this is Mr. Green, this is the third skin color we’ve seen on him.
Mr Green is Unity, confirmed!
One of the Alt!Smart!Unitys, anyway. Would make so much sense: skin color that changes by body part and week, the obsession with Dr Lee, the robot battle arena (because robot battle arenas are awesome!)….
Now we just need to find his collection of slashfic!
I had the idea—well, other people had the idea and I stole it—that Mr. Green was Goldbug. I’m waiting for the strip with the confrontation with Nick, where Mr. Green says, “Nick…I am your father!”
[Had my computer working after removing the peripherals and being unplugged for eight hours. Got as far as starting to post the above when it froze again—the old kind of freeze, not the one that wouldn’t let me start it. I’m starting to think Windows 10 updating is more trouble than it’s worth. I like it, though.]
Windows is always more trouble than it’s worth.
Oops! Did I post that out loud? (The devil made me do it. :-)) Seriously, hope you get your computer problems sorted out – that stuff’s always a pain.
We all have some ability to predict the future. And, each time we act on that ability, a surprise-potential is generated. Normally, this potential is rather small… as when we predict where the leftover apple pie is located in the refrigerator. Only to be surprised when someone else has snarfed it.
On a larger scale, the scientific revolution gave us many “laws” of physics – enabling countless successful predictions… (skip a bit brother)… leading to the complex world we have today. Including surprises such as pollution, global warming, and certain political candidates of uncertain sanity.
So…. having a “portal of forecasting” would make Anasigma very successful (also leading to a sense of complacency) and would likely generate a very large surprise potential. Leading to unforeseen plot developments.
I kind of wish the comments had “like” and “love” buttons like Facebook.
I have nothing to add to what you’ve said, I just sincerely want to hug you for saying it.
This.^
wait, if that’s Mr Green, shouldn’t he already know our heroes, er, “used” the Second Gate?
or *gasp* there’s a second second gate! dun dun duuuun!
Or possibly a first gate?
The lab is no longer secure… or structurally sound. 😉 The swamp with a gate sounds interesting — it could look for a less crowded world… or just spread its new remedy to all its counterparts.