They probably have. But that’s pretty easily absorbed as a promotional stunt or a renovation. Assuming they look up from their Starbucks and smartphones.
Robert Nowall, based on their reactions in panel 4, I’m pretty sure the entire “away team” has noticed that the Space Needle is not in its usual state.
We noticed. We decided Ms. Jones and her robot army were an upgrade over Darth Bezos and his clone army of tech bros, shrugged, and went about our social distancing (which comes naturally to us, and I also just noticed is an anagram of socialist dancing, which coincidentally also does).
Well, let’s face it, Virginia has always been pretty kooky, and I suspect she has consumed several adult beverages by now, which likely contributed to feeling laid back.
Anyone who shows up drunk enough to try and eat the 12 Egg Omelet at Beth’s Café (https://bethscafe.com/), obviously. That sucker is HUGE! And the full plates of hash browns they serve along side them… Adam Richman of Man Vs. Food fame tried to take on one of Beth’s omelets, and ended up sadly losing.
Tiger Lily just wanted convenient access to the MoPOP:
The Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to contemporary popular culture….
The museum—formerly known as Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) and later EMP Museum until November 2016—has initiated many public programs including “Sound Off!”, an annual 21-and-under battle-of-the-bands that supports the all-ages scene….
Also Tigerlily’s redecoration of the adjacent Space Needle nicely echoes the cacophony of the MoPOP’s bizarre-chitecture and color scheme so there’s that.
You’ve long since proven that you can foretell future events. I am reminded of Nick identifying as an attack helicopter long before it became a popular meme.
I’ve checked at several is-it-up sites; it’s detected. But all I get is “This site can’t be reached http://www.narbonic.com took too long to respond.” Or the Firefox equivalent… weird.
Yeah, I get the same error on Chrome on my phone. Even after clearing my browser cache.
But just for giggles, I tried it using my Samsung phone’s native browser, and it works. So while I can confirm the the site is indeed up, there’s still something not quite right.
The bluest blues you’ve ever heard, in Seattle.
And the neon signs absurd in Seattle
Like a hot mama wild hit with her needs lifestyled.
Full of seventies cliched,
Full of funkbot cavalcade,
Full of fun things to invade in Seattle.
In Seattle.
When it’s time to take a city for a groove-ride
With a psychedelic funky follow-through.
And you’re looking for to find.
Some crossdressing agent kind.
But you’re not sure he’s coming there for you.
[Repeat chorus.]
When you have your own true funk,
You will feel it.
Strong as jive, and so righteous devout,
With some retro duds to wear
“Frasier” music in the air
It makes you look so sharp
That you could shout
[Repeat chorus.]
—from “Seattle,” Hugo Montenegro, Jack Keller, and Ernie Sheldon. Hit by Perry Como, theme for the TV show “Here Come the Brides.”
Reality blindness or not, you would think they’d notice the Space Needle had been redecorated.
They probably have. But that’s pretty easily absorbed as a promotional stunt or a renovation. Assuming they look up from their Starbucks and smartphones.
Robert Nowall, based on their reactions in panel 4, I’m pretty sure the entire “away team” has noticed that the Space Needle is not in its usual state.
We noticed. We decided Ms. Jones and her robot army were an upgrade over Darth Bezos and his clone army of tech bros, shrugged, and went about our social distancing (which comes naturally to us, and I also just noticed is an anagram of socialist dancing, which coincidentally also does).
Thank you for ever-so-slightly lightening the load.
From now on I am performing socialist dancing.
Speak for yourself–some of us just thought it was a really cool advertising campaign for Jones Soda Co.
I had more in mind the mundanes, the muggles, or whatever “m” word they’re being called this season.
I love how laid back and somewhat kooky loved-up Ginny is.
Well, let’s face it, Virginia has always been pretty kooky, and I suspect she has consumed several adult beverages by now, which likely contributed to feeling laid back.
So who winds up with scrambled eggs all over their face?
It will almost certainly be Nick.
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Anyone who shows up drunk enough to try and eat the 12 Egg Omelet at Beth’s Café (https://bethscafe.com/), obviously. That sucker is HUGE! And the full plates of hash browns they serve along side them… Adam Richman of Man Vs. Food fame tried to take on one of Beth’s omelets, and ended up sadly losing.
Tiger Lily just wanted convenient access to the MoPOP:
The Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to contemporary popular culture….
The museum—formerly known as Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) and later EMP Museum until November 2016—has initiated many public programs including “Sound Off!”, an annual 21-and-under battle-of-the-bands that supports the all-ages scene….
Also Tigerlily’s redecoration of the adjacent Space Needle nicely echoes the cacophony of the MoPOP’s bizarre-chitecture and color scheme so there’s that.
I visited EMP back in ’08, it was pretty cool. Is the SciFi Hall of Fame still there?
Is that the least funkiest possible funk cover?
Tossed salads and scrambled eggs, I can dig it.
Anything can be made funky if you believe in it hard enough.
… I kinda want this quote on a t-shirt now.
How about “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park”?
The trippy New Year’s “virtual” light show was just a brief glimpse of the reality.
I swear Jeff wrote this and I drew it before the New Year’s Eve show, which I just saw ten minutes ago.
You’ve long since proven that you can foretell future events. I am reminded of Nick identifying as an attack helicopter long before it became a popular meme.
Shaenon, is there anything we can do to help you get Narbonic back up?
The Narbonic site should be up. Try refreshing your browser and see if it comes up for you.
I’ve tried it for days on Iron and Firefox, and on http://skin-horse.com/comic/form-an/ awgiedawgie said it was down for him, too…
I’m sorry. I don’t know why it isn’t working for you.
I’ve checked at several is-it-up sites; it’s detected. But all I get is “This site can’t be reached http://www.narbonic.com took too long to respond.” Or the Firefox equivalent… weird.
Try without the leading “www.”.
Yeah, I get the same error on Chrome on my phone. Even after clearing my browser cache.
But just for giggles, I tried it using my Samsung phone’s native browser, and it works. So while I can confirm the the site is indeed up, there’s still something not quite right.
Jonathan’s trick works, which solves *my* problem… Thanks, Jonathan! But it’d be a shame if everyone else in Netlandia can’t get through…
Love it! All bow before the power of Funk.
Counting the hours until someone produces this cover.
Funky bass like the Barney Miller theme?
So long as they don’t go down to the beach and shoot some clams.
Subtle is overrated. Give people a show, they won’t ask why you’re doing it.
So it seems Unity’s lack of subtlety wouldn’t have been a problem? Or did Sweetheart actually leave Unity in charge?
Somehow I have a sneaking suspicion that Unity stowed away somewhere, and she will appear at the least opportune moment.
Hey, baby, I hear the groove a-calling…
The bluest blues you’ve ever heard, in Seattle.
And the neon signs absurd in Seattle
Like a hot mama wild hit with her needs lifestyled.
Full of seventies cliched,
Full of funkbot cavalcade,
Full of fun things to invade in Seattle.
In Seattle.
When it’s time to take a city for a groove-ride
With a psychedelic funky follow-through.
And you’re looking for to find.
Some crossdressing agent kind.
But you’re not sure he’s coming there for you.
[Repeat chorus.]
When you have your own true funk,
You will feel it.
Strong as jive, and so righteous devout,
With some retro duds to wear
“Frasier” music in the air
It makes you look so sharp
That you could shout
[Repeat chorus.]
—from “Seattle,” Hugo Montenegro, Jack Keller, and Ernie Sheldon. Hit by Perry Como, theme for the TV show “Here Come the Brides.”
I love this! I watched that show regularly and now you have me wanting a “Here Come the Brides” / “Skin Horse” crossover!
(If “Star Trek” could do it…)
Actually, I remember watching episodes of both when they were brand new…
Does Nick’s T-shirt read “Sack Of Meatballs”?
I REALLY want to hear that now….