“I don’t want to swear in front of the lady who doesn’t like it when I swear to the point she put in a filter in my brain to lower how frequently I swear, as it traumatized several of her coworkers.”
Agreed. Which is why I interpreted it the way I did. It wouldn’t be the first time he didn’t swear in front of her because he was being polite, not because she didn’t like it.
One of my first judo instructors used to say, “Blast ’em while THEY’RE still talking”.
Yeah, talk’s cheap. And ‘blast’ used to mean more than just more playground taunts.
I don’t think she’s rhyming. The stresses don’t match between “your milieu” and “yourself blue”, and the “o” in “superweapon” is more of a schwa than the open-back vowel in “on”.
I love that Ginny uses a possessive pronoun to refer to Nick in the last panel!
Now that she’s using terms of endearment, I predict the boss level (“Monsto”) will collude with Mistycorn to win by cheating, forcing Dr. Lee to reveal Nick’s “unfair advantage” to save him…
Nick: “You saved me, Virginia! How can I ever thank you?”
Ginny (blushing): Stares speechlessly into Nick’s eyes, then Mojo’s him away…
Marcie (with peanut gallery): “For Science!”
Have you ever heard a military drill instructor reduce a recruit to a quivering mound of flesh? Most would never waste a swear or curse upon so lowly a target… that kind of language i reserved for someone with some pretense of being *in* their circle.
In this case, Nick might start of asking if Mike was a failed experimental prototype or just a factory reject. Has he always had that annoying hum or is that the best he can do in actually finding a tone? Do you have any sensitivity Mike, or did the sound tech decide not to *bother* plugging you in?
Coming after the monkey? You think you can bring?
You’re name isn’t Max and this ain’t Stephen King
No trucks with machine guns will come save your base
And you only look calm cuz you don’t got a face.
You’re this analog freak in a digital world
So desperate now to get your gooseneck unfurled;
Yeah we heard from your fannies, all ready to blow
But they’ll all line up for me, right after this show.
You ain’t got no power, cuz I got your cord!
I’m keeping you plugged in just until I get bored
Opposable thumbs lets ME scratch my itch;
Just call yourself ‘Off,’ cuz I’ve made you my switch.
“Non-lethal Superweapon” is hands down the winner for Best Pet Name, supplanting “Martha” which was more of a troll than a pet name, used in moments of high intimacy in order to solicit from the other the shocked and surprised statement, “WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?!?”
You know, it’s probably going to be resolved differently BUT I can’t help but think of how the Magnus Chase series ends with, essentially, a rap battle with Loki.
In that case Magnus realizes out-insulting Loki is impossible, so he talks up his friends and shows how Loki is alone.
“This guy, I don’t need to waste good swears on.”
That’s code for “I don’t want to swear in front of the woman I love.”
Also, possibly
“I don’t want to swear in front of the lady who doesn’t like it when I swear to the point she put in a filter in my brain to lower how frequently I swear, as it traumatized several of her coworkers.”
Either way, Chris is right. His training is complete. But I suspect Awgie’s interpretation is the correct one. ^_^
I thought Virginia put the filter in because she was ordered to, not because she objected to the swearing herself.
She just told him to cuss himself blue—I don’t think she objects to him swearing.
Agreed. Which is why I interpreted it the way I did. It wouldn’t be the first time he didn’t swear in front of her because he was being polite, not because she didn’t like it.
I don’t think it’s code. With Virginia back and cheering him on, he’s got his mojo back; he knows — knows — that Mike is no match for him.
Agreed
Aw, darn.
Here I was hoping to learn some new vocabulary. ;(
What is Nera waiting for?
What are you waiting for Nera to do?
When there’s no desire to “get even” with someone because that would mean sinking to their level.
Mere childish badinage is of no value to the matter at hand.
One of my first judo instructors used to say, “Blast ’em while THEY’RE still talking”.
Yeah, talk’s cheap. And ‘blast’ used to mean more than just more playground taunts.
Is there a significance to the rhyming with Virginia and Nick? Are they already in VR?
I don’t think she’s rhyming. The stresses don’t match between “your milieu” and “yourself blue”, and the “o” in “superweapon” is more of a schwa than the open-back vowel in “on”.
I love that Ginny uses a possessive pronoun to refer to Nick in the last panel!
Now that she’s using terms of endearment, I predict the boss level (“Monsto”) will collude with Mistycorn to win by cheating, forcing Dr. Lee to reveal Nick’s “unfair advantage” to save him…
Nick: “You saved me, Virginia! How can I ever thank you?”
Ginny (blushing): Stares speechlessly into Nick’s eyes, then Mojo’s him away…
Marcie (with peanut gallery): “For Science!”
Nick is gonna cut loose with some “Dirty Dozon’s (You’re so stupid slams.)!
You’re so vain you think this insult is about you.
Well played.
Why do I have the feeling we’re about to see the reinvention of the mic drop?
Why drop the mike when you can send his self-esteem hurtling towaerds the center of the Earth?
Has anyone seen Mike Ompetitor?
+1
Have you ever heard a military drill instructor reduce a recruit to a quivering mound of flesh? Most would never waste a swear or curse upon so lowly a target… that kind of language i reserved for someone with some pretense of being *in* their circle.
In this case, Nick might start of asking if Mike was a failed experimental prototype or just a factory reject. Has he always had that annoying hum or is that the best he can do in actually finding a tone? Do you have any sensitivity Mike, or did the sound tech decide not to *bother* plugging you in?
Heh. Good ones.
Are you pointing your lobe at me, or you’re just omnidirectional?
Quit your whining, Mike, it’s just feedback.
Those are some terrible pickup lines. Maybe you should try hanging out with ghosts, cuz you seem to be running low on phantom power.
Coming after the monkey? You think you can bring?
You’re name isn’t Max and this ain’t Stephen King
No trucks with machine guns will come save your base
And you only look calm cuz you don’t got a face.
You’re this analog freak in a digital world
So desperate now to get your gooseneck unfurled;
Yeah we heard from your fannies, all ready to blow
But they’ll all line up for me, right after this show.
You ain’t got no power, cuz I got your cord!
I’m keeping you plugged in just until I get bored
Opposable thumbs lets ME scratch my itch;
Just call yourself ‘Off,’ cuz I’ve made you my switch.
Ladies and gentlemen, the amazing Moe!
*Applause*
This is rad.
“Poor Mikey. It’s easy to see why you’re so irritable. Don’t worry, little Bro, I can adjust your sensitivity level so you’ll feel much better.”
“Non-lethal Superweapon” is hands down the winner for Best Pet Name, supplanting “Martha” which was more of a troll than a pet name, used in moments of high intimacy in order to solicit from the other the shocked and surprised statement, “WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?!?”
Definitely
“Brain Opera?”
Tod Machover
I found this “tion”? Is it yours?
You know, it’s probably going to be resolved differently BUT I can’t help but think of how the Magnus Chase series ends with, essentially, a rap battle with Loki.
In that case Magnus realizes out-insulting Loki is impossible, so he talks up his friends and shows how Loki is alone.
I think we are about to see a mic drop.
Anybody else want to make the “mic drop” reference? You know… just to get it out of your system?
Are we entirely sure that all Mr. The Mike has is trash talk?
I know a woman who can give swear-filter Nick a run for his money, and her talent delights me to no end.
Cue to epic rock solo as Nick strides cinematically slowly up to begin round two.
Just because he’s a pacifist helicopter doesn’t mean the Nick doesn’t have access to military grade vocabulary.