I’m starting to suspect the turtles work like a computer RPG. As long as Renard carries #12 with him, the others are also present whenever it’s relevant.
Crystallnacht, anyone? Maybe the Nazis are on contract to what used to be called ‘Blackwater’, as if someone has a liver problem. Seems like that Mercer family is
‘johnny on the spot’ when it comes to mobile trouble-causing.
I mean, if you’re going to get punished no matter what, and there’s nothing out there to save you even if you are innocent, then there’s a lot less incentive to be innocent.
“No matter what you do on the stage / Keep it light, keep it bright, keep it gay! / Whether it’s murder, mayhem or rage / Don’t complain, it’s a pain
Keep it gay! / People want laughter when they see a show / The last thing they’re after’s a litany of woe / A happy ending will pep up your play / Oedipus won’t bomb / If he winds up with Mom! / Keep it gay! / Keep it gay! / Keep it gay!”
The turtles talk so loud, Lord, don’t they talk so loud.
They never seem so mean, arranging their plans all aloud.
These turtles like to talk, Lord, how they like to talk.
And when we turn out the lights
I know they’ll be murdering me.
And when we get caught up in wars,
When those bombers go to town,
And it ruins all important plans,
Oh, no one knows why we’re all caught up in wars.
The turtles filled with guile, Lord, they’re so filled with guile.
They never will go away, alert for prey, they’ll do you.
Their origins shady, slippery shady to me.
And when they turn out the lights,
It’s one big maybe to me.
And when we get caught up in wars,
When those bombers go to town,
And it ruins all important plans,
Oh, no one knows why we’re all caught up in wars.
Caught up in wars!
—from “Behind Closed Doors,” written by Kenny O’Dell, sung by Charlie Rich, “the Silver Fox.”
What about the other turtles? Don’t they get to be carried off by Renard, too?
Maybe they’re holding the soldier under.
I’m starting to suspect the turtles work like a computer RPG. As long as Renard carries #12 with him, the others are also present whenever it’s relevant.
Like ninjas. Or any mook really.
Nethack even calls this sort of thing “stacking”, and there are certainly stacks of turtles, in both senses.
They’re mutant ninja turtles. They’re just not teenagers yet.
Silver lame is excellent nighttime camouflage if you’re not bothered by moths.
I really don’t think it’s moths that Renard is worried about right now
I haven’t done anything to warrant this military attack! Give me a week and I’ll make sure this is all warranted.
Anasigma considers warrants inefficient. Unlike proper shoe dropping…
This is happening IRL in Portland Oregon right now.
BLM!! Also that turtles argument is hell a persuasive!
Crystallnacht, anyone? Maybe the Nazis are on contract to what used to be called ‘Blackwater’, as if someone has a liver problem. Seems like that Mercer family is
‘johnny on the spot’ when it comes to mobile trouble-causing.
A crime in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Renard makes such good use of “teachable moments”. 😉
I mean, if you’re going to get punished no matter what, and there’s nothing out there to save you even if you are innocent, then there’s a lot less incentive to be innocent.
See the origin of ” As well be hung for a sheep as a lamb “
More than one military revolt in Chinese history started that way, IIRC.
Be GAY*, Do Crime
*Genetically Altered Youngsters
BE GAY, DO CRIME.
“No matter what you do on the stage / Keep it light, keep it bright, keep it gay! / Whether it’s murder, mayhem or rage / Don’t complain, it’s a pain
Keep it gay! / People want laughter when they see a show / The last thing they’re after’s a litany of woe / A happy ending will pep up your play / Oedipus won’t bomb / If he winds up with Mom! / Keep it gay! / Keep it gay! / Keep it gay!”
Worthy! ^
The turtles talk so loud, Lord, don’t they talk so loud.
They never seem so mean, arranging their plans all aloud.
These turtles like to talk, Lord, how they like to talk.
And when we turn out the lights
I know they’ll be murdering me.
And when we get caught up in wars,
When those bombers go to town,
And it ruins all important plans,
Oh, no one knows why we’re all caught up in wars.
The turtles filled with guile, Lord, they’re so filled with guile.
They never will go away, alert for prey, they’ll do you.
Their origins shady, slippery shady to me.
And when they turn out the lights,
It’s one big maybe to me.
And when we get caught up in wars,
When those bombers go to town,
And it ruins all important plans,
Oh, no one knows why we’re all caught up in wars.
Caught up in wars!
—from “Behind Closed Doors,” written by Kenny O’Dell, sung by Charlie Rich, “the Silver Fox.”
Would this then be an appropriate time to “be gay” and “do crimes”?