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Title: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: TheAuldGrump on December 06, 2009, 12:17:05 AM
Bad kangaroo rat! Bad! (http://missmab.com/Comics/HJ_03.php)

The Auld Grump, straight to the naughty list with you!

*EDIT* Added Linky.
Title: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Jacob Darkk on December 06, 2009, 12:17:29 AM
Title probably sucks, first time starting a topic for a comic. ever.

Jyrras really doesn't like pigeons it seems, who can blame him.  If that is Santa, then now it seems we know why Jyrras doesn't believe in him, Santa tries to avoid death trap rooftops.  Only reason he has to go this year is Deebs.  But i think Jyrras will still get something in his stocking, the repair bill for one slay, millions of toys, and the vet bill for 9 reindeer.


(edit) Seems the topic isn't mine anymore, oh well, maybe next time.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Jasonrevall on December 06, 2009, 12:18:25 AM
if santa dies, does that mean jyrras is the new santa claus?
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 12:21:29 AM
personally i don't think he could fit the role. too skinny way too skinny
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Wanderer on December 06, 2009, 12:25:56 AM
Quote from: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 12:21:29 AM
personally i don't think he could fit the role. too skinny way too skinny

You didn't see that movie with Tim Allen, did you?

I figure if Santa were coming to Jyrras' place, he'd wear power armor.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: terrycloth on December 06, 2009, 12:29:50 AM
Oh, here I was thinking of the Sluggy Freelance Holiday Wars. Santa is a good holiday to get -- you stop time for everything except yourself (and maybe the easter bunny) until you've delivered presents to every kid in the world. Imagine what Jyrass could do with infinite time!
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Wanderer on December 06, 2009, 12:34:51 AM
Quote from: terrycloth on December 06, 2009, 12:29:50 AM
Oh, here I was thinking of the Sluggy Freelance Holiday Wars. Santa is a good holiday to get -- you stop time for everything except yourself (and maybe the easter bunny) until you've delivered presents to every kid in the world. Imagine what Jyrass could do with infinite time!
Just thinking about Sluggy gives me a headache. The archives were HUGENORMANTIC five years ago when I read them. I don't even want to imagine what they're like now...

But I did read that storyline. It was... odd. Like everything else in that comic.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 12:37:37 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on December 06, 2009, 12:25:56 AM
Quote from: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 12:21:29 AM
personally i don't think he could fit the role. too skinny way too skinny

You didn't see that movie with Tim Allen, did you?

I figure if Santa were coming to Jyrras' place, he'd wear power armor.
eh i don't watch too many movies but i was actually referring what Jy's mother said about him and Lorenda in comic 330 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_330.php)
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: TheAuldGrump on December 06, 2009, 01:00:31 AM
Quote from: Jacob Darkk on December 06, 2009, 12:17:29 AM
Title probably sucks, first time starting a topic for a comic. ever.

Jyrras really doesn't like pigeons it seems, who can blame him.  If that is Santa, then now it seems we know why Jyrras doesn't believe in him, Santa tries to avoid death trap rooftops.  Only reason he has to go this year is Deebs.  But i think Jyrras will still get something in his stocking, the repair bill for one slay, millions of toys, and the vet bill for 9 reindeer.


(edit) Seems the topic isn't mine anymore, oh well, maybe next time.
Don't worry - there will be a next time. And I only beat you by 24 seconds - mine was not up when you started posting, I just hit Post sooner.

My title wasn't any better, so I may have gotten first post, but you got the title! :P

[Black Knight]What say we call it a draw![/Black Knight]

The Auld Grump
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: JackTheCubiWolf on December 06, 2009, 02:09:33 AM
NOOOOOOOO!! NOT SANTA!!

Jy's definitely on the naughty list now.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Brunhidden on December 06, 2009, 02:12:17 AM
now i have to wonder what the heck a cthulu defense grid would look like
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Failcakes on December 06, 2009, 02:18:52 AM
Quote from: Brunhidden on December 06, 2009, 02:12:17 AM
now i have to wonder what the heck a cthulu defense grid would look like
Lots of tentacles, and maybe some madness.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Baal Hadad on December 06, 2009, 02:27:01 AM
"Crap"?   :erk

That's all you have to say about it?
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Janus Whitefurr on December 06, 2009, 02:55:52 AM
I approve of Jyrras' overly elaborate rooftop defenses. I want.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: iownpants on December 06, 2009, 02:59:42 AM
Non-Euclidean Cthulhoid Defense Grid sounds like the coolest thing Jy has ever made, ever.  The power of madness and tentacles, mwahahaha :mwaha
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 03:22:04 AM
My, the comic has taken a predictable little turn ^-^

Quote from: Jacob Darkk on December 06, 2009, 12:17:29 AM
But i think Jyrras will still get something in his stocking, the repair bill for one slay, millions of toys, and the vet bill for 9 reindeer.

That typo is probably more apt than it really ought to be >.>

Quote from: Jacob Darkk on December 06, 2009, 12:17:29 AM
Only reason he has to go this year is Deebs.

I was thinking the same thing.




Who wants to take bets on that Santa is actually a Fae? :D
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Escher on December 06, 2009, 05:20:26 AM
My, Jyrras really walked into that one, didn't he? Saying the equivalent of "Oh, that could never happen!" in that fashion is almost as bad as saying "This should be easy!" or "Nothing could possibly go wrong!" or "This is going to be the best and most memorable wedding you and Hennya will ever have!"
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Tapewolf on December 06, 2009, 07:46:45 AM
Fantastic.  Abel's expression of despair in the button below the comic is rather appropriate too.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Zedd on December 06, 2009, 08:12:05 AM
Shall we let Deebs poke the cadaver with a pointed stick?
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: thegayhare on December 06, 2009, 08:41:24 AM
I'm seeing jyrras all concered over te poor man while deebs tries to hide a massive sack full of goodies
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Chaos on December 06, 2009, 08:54:40 AM
i stop you all, for a moment, to realize the true cool factor of the following;

The Reverse Tesla Atmospheric harvester, a device that acts as a lightning rod, but stores the energy. Go MAD SCIENCE!

The Nanoshard Ozone Monitoring System, which shouldn't factor in, due to it's size, but maybe it's also sharp? Still, cool.

Non-Euclidean (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Euclidean_geometry) Cthuloid Defense Grid!?! Umm??? Used for air traffic control... yes...

The Motion-Responsive Master Blaster Array. Um, if this isn't dealing with a video game, I would think he's a little paranoid. But most importantly, He's calculated the most optimum route using all known air currents... wow.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: bradypodidae on December 06, 2009, 09:14:24 AM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 03:22:04 AM
Who wants to take bets on that Santa is actually a Fae?

That was my thought as well, and we know how much love Jyrras has for the Fae. Anyway, if not Fae, isn't Santa by definition a magical entity?

For some reason Albanion keeps coming to mind... hmmm.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Sprocketsdance on December 06, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
... master blaster array...  :giggle

One Santa enters... no Santa leaves  >:3
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Fex on December 06, 2009, 12:00:05 PM
Angry Santa is Angry :B

I am happy to not be in Jyras shoes.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Chakat Blackspots on December 06, 2009, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 03:22:04 AM
Who wants to take bets on that Santa is actually a Fae? :D

I think in the Furrae universe, this would make the most logical sense given that Santa is basically a magical being

Quote from: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 12:37:37 AM
eh i don't watch too many movies but i was actually referring what Jy's mother said about him and Lorenda in comic 330 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_330.php)

While my Mom was never like this, my grandmother on my Dad's side certainly was.  She wanted to take us away from my Mom and fatten us up because she thought me and my brother was too thin.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Caswin on December 06, 2009, 01:08:31 PM
Alright, even if it's not canon, those descriptions (Mab's enchantments especially) intrigue me and make me wish to hear more.

On a different note, if I wasn't hooked before, I am now.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Janus Whitefurr on December 06, 2009, 01:15:22 PM
Quote from: wuffnpuff on December 06, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
... master blaster array...  :giggle

One Santa enters... no Santa leaves  >:3

So Jyrras is the Master, then.

Does that make Dan or Abel Blaster?

*wanders off distracted by the idea of people calling Jy their master.*
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: ishidan on December 06, 2009, 04:04:19 PM
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on December 06, 2009, 01:15:22 PM
Quote from: wuffnpuff on December 06, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
... master blaster array...  :giggle
One Santa enters... no Santa leaves  >:3
So Jyrras is the Master, then.
Does that make Dan or Abel Blaster?
*wanders off distracted by the idea of people calling Jy their master.*
No, no, you need someone who can crank up the "oversized rampaging thug" on demand.  Dan and Abel are both too skinny (shapeshifting ability notwithstanding).

Lorenda.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: ishidan on December 06, 2009, 04:11:00 PM
Hint for Chaos: MasterBlaster is a character in an old Mel Gibson movie called Mad Max-Beyond Thunderdome.  It's actually two people-a megalomaniac genius midget that runs the power plant for a post-apocalyptic settlement(Master) and his giant thug (Blaster) who usually carries Master around on his back.  Mel Gibson (as Mad Max Rockatansky) becomes a pawn in a power struggle between them and the town's leader, Aunty Entity (Tina Turner).
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Naldru on December 06, 2009, 06:19:01 PM
Master Blaster is also a character in the old Saturday morning cartoon show Kidd Video.  Given Amber's previous references to Fraggles and Captain N, this would also seem to be a possible source.

Kidd Video started in 1984 and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was in 1985.

Stevie Wonder also had a song entitled Master Blaster (Jammin') in 1980.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: joshofspam on December 06, 2009, 07:45:23 PM
Looks like nobody gets presents for Christmas.

Unless if Santa can take that kind of abuse and live.

Jy-Jy better make some cookies with some milk real quick here and make them extra good. Cause if he doesn't figure a way to bribe Santa, I fear that he'll have more to fear than just a lump of coal.

After all if Jyras can probably make diamonds out of coal. So Santa will have to think of something else for that attack on his sleigh.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: LionHeart on December 06, 2009, 07:49:11 PM
Jyrras will probably do the repairs to the sleigh himself. And taking over the deliveries...

Turbo-charged sleigh, anyone?

Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: e_voyager on December 06, 2009, 08:32:08 PM
Jyrras's upgrades to normal things scare me.  no thank you i don't want a diaper table that can fight an army or a Santa slay that can  destroy a continent.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Naldru on December 06, 2009, 09:35:02 PM
Okay, folks

slay - to kill
sleigh - a sled, especially one pulled by horses or reindeer
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Chaos on December 06, 2009, 09:53:16 PM
^^^^

Thank you
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: TheAuldGrump on December 06, 2009, 10:21:41 PM
Hmmm, an epic poem some Ogden Nash, perhaps? Is Jyrras a pseudonym for Jabez Dawes?

The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus

In Baltimore there lived a boy.
He wasn't anybody's joy.
Although his name was Jabez Dawes,
His character was full of flaws.

In school he never led his classes,
He hid old ladies' reading glasses,
His mouth was open when he chewed,
And elbows to the table glued.
He stole the milk of hungry kittens,
And walked through doors marked NO ADMITTANCE.
He said he acted thus because
There wasn't any Santa Claus.

Another trick that tickled Jabez
Was crying 'Boo' at little babies.
He brushed his teeth, they said in town,
Sideways instead of up and down.
Yet people pardoned every sin,
And viewed his antics with a grin,
Till they were told by Jabez Dawes,
'There isn't any Santa Claus!'

Deploring how he did behave,
His parents swiftly sought their grave.
They hurried through the portals pearly,
And Jabez left the funeral early.

Like whooping cough, from child to child,
He sped to spread the rumor wild:
'Sure as my name is Jabez Dawes
There isn't any Santa Claus!'
Slunk like a weasel of a marten
Through nursery and kindergarten,
Whispering low to every tot,
'There isn't any, no there's not!'

The children wept all Christmas eve
And Jabez chortled up his sleeve.
No infant dared hang up his stocking
For fear of Jabez' ribald mocking.

He sprawled on his untidy bed,
Fresh malice dancing in his head,
When presently with scalp-a-tingling,
Jabez heard a distant jingling;
He heard the crunch of sleigh and hoof
Crisply alighting on the roof.
What good to rise and bar the door?
A shower of soot was on the floor.

What was beheld by Jabez Dawes?
The fireplace full of Santa Claus!
Then Jabez fell upon his knees
With cries of 'Don't,' and 'Pretty Please.'
He howled, 'I don't know where you read it,
But anyhow, I never said it!'
'Jabez' replied the angry saint,
'It isn't I, it's you that ain't.
Although there is a Santa Claus,
There isn't any Jabez Dawes!'

aid Jabez then with impudent vim,
'Oh, yes there is, and I am him!
Your magic don't scare me, it doesn't'
And suddenly he found he wasn't!
From grimy feet to grimy locks,
Jabez became a Jack-in-the-box,
An ugly toy with springs unsprung,
Forever sticking out his tongue.

The neighbors heard his mournful squeal;
They searched for him, but not with zeal.
No trace was found of Jabez Dawes,
Which led to thunderous applause,
And people drank a loving cup
And went and hung their stockings up.

All you who sneer at Santa Claus,
Beware the fate of Jabez Dawes,
The saucy boy who mocked the saint.
Donner and Blitzen licked off his paint.

Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, Beings of All Ages, I think that we have found our suspect!

The Auld Grump
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 10:33:35 PM
Quote from: ishidan on December 06, 2009, 04:04:19 PM
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on December 06, 2009, 01:15:22 PM
Quote from: wuffnpuff on December 06, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
... master blaster array...  :giggle
One Santa enters... no Santa leaves  >:3
So Jyrras is the Master, then.
Does that make Dan or Abel Blaster?
*wanders off distracted by the idea of people calling Jy their master.*
No, no, you need someone who can crank up the "oversized rampaging thug" on demand.  Dan and Abel are both too skinny (shapeshifting ability notwithstanding).

Lorenda.

It's like Janus Bond all over again! :O

Quote from: Caswin on December 06, 2009, 01:08:31 PM
Alright, even if it's not canon, those descriptions (Mab's enchantments especially) intrigue me and make me wish to hear more.

To Jyrras, Mab's just being a helpful Mab. To Mab, she knows what's out there.  *X-Files theme, techno remix*


Quote from: Naldru on December 06, 2009, 09:35:02 PM
Okay, folks

slay - to kill
sleigh - a sled, especially one pulled by horses or reindeer
Quoted for truth.



I've never all been too much a fan of The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Alondro on December 06, 2009, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 10:33:35 PM

I've never all been too much a fan of The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus

*Charline grins*  If anyone laughed at me, they'd have a wee bit more to worry about than becoming a Jack-in-the-box.

*thinks*  Come to think of it... that was what that crazy kid with the insane level of telekinetic and psychic powers did to that guy in the "Twilight Zone"...   :U  SANTA CLAUS IS THAT KID!!! 
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: e_voyager on December 07, 2009, 12:05:38 AM
Quote from: Naldru on December 06, 2009, 09:35:02 PM
Okay, folks

slay - to kill
sleigh - a sled, especially one pulled by horses or reindeer

one there was a pun in there. (think nightmare before Christmas )
and two Google spell check doesn't catch most wrong word errors.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 07, 2009, 01:46:10 AM
Well here's a funny thought...
Maybe it's just Daniel, a-crashing on his roof.  :P
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: ooklah on December 07, 2009, 02:56:09 AM
Isn't master Blaster also the name of a nintendo game where you gotta go save your mutant frog that escapes for your house and you get a big freaking wheeled tank to drive on walls and stuff?
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mas
Post by: Naldru on December 07, 2009, 04:35:17 AM
Quote from: ooklah on December 07, 2009, 02:56:09 AM
Isn't master Blaster also the name of a nintendo game where you gotta go save your mutant frog that escapes for your house and you get a big freaking wheeled tank to drive on walls and stuff?
That was Blaster Master, not Master Blaster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_Master)
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: Janus Whitefurr on December 07, 2009, 10:35:05 PM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 10:33:35 PM
Quote from: ishidan on December 06, 2009, 04:04:19 PM
No, no, you need someone who can crank up the "oversized rampaging thug" on demand.  Dan and Abel are both too skinny (shapeshifting ability notwithstanding).

Lorenda.

It's like Janus Bond all over again! :O

I'm Janus "Mad Fanda" Gibson, and I approve this idea.  >:3
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on December 08, 2009, 01:36:40 AM
Hooray for Deathbringer! .... ok I'm going back into lurk mode.
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: Tezkat on December 08, 2009, 09:53:01 PM
Why didn't anyone tell me that Non-Euclidean Cthuloid Defense Grids came in rooftop sizes? Now I know what I want for Christmas! >:]

Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] Here Comes Santa Clause, Here Co-*Grind! Crunch! Mash!*
Post by: Moonchylde on December 08, 2009, 10:37:57 PM
Quote from: Tezkat on December 08, 2009, 09:53:01 PM
Why didn't anyone tell me that Non-Euclidean Cthuloid Defense Grids came in rooftop sizes? Now I know what I want for Christmas! >:]

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/scratchpad/images/3/34/Membrane.jpg)

"I knew this day would come! Son, I'm giving you full access to the anti-Santa arsenal I made when I was a child!"
Title: Re: 12/06/09 [DMFA XMAS #3] - Santa, heres the fire extinguisher
Post by: inuhanyo on December 09, 2009, 12:03:04 AM
Quote from: kusanagi-sama on December 06, 2009, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on December 06, 2009, 03:22:04 AM
Who wants to take bets on that Santa is actually a Fae? :D

I think in the Furrae universe, this would make the most logical sense given that Santa is basically a magical being

I can so see a Fae playing/creating the character of Santa Claus.   And it would address so many of the challenges Santa must meet. 

I admit, I can also see Dan having gotten recruited as a Santa helper during his adventuring years.