Okay...  I've been trying for a long time to win a CC in order to introduce this theme.  (It'll prolly suck anywayz.)  But, here it is:  In one panel, you must introduce a scenario, it can be anything whether it's a new law, someone elected to office, new sources of energy, ANYTHING!  Then,  talk about the upside in one panel, and then talk about the downside in another.  You can do this in any particular order.  Confusing?  Here's an example:

RCL no. 1544 by RandomComicLayoutGuy 5-08-07

...and next year, the NBA is also going to tighten the salary cap, and raise the luxury tax for mid-level exceptions. Ow! Ow! Ow! The upside of this is that smaller market teams like Memphis and Sacramento will be able to compete with the "big boys". Ow! Ow! Ow! The downside is the Lakers are still going to suck like South Central crackwhores! That's interesting and all. But it still doesn't explain why you kicked me in my [oomph] NUTS!

 Now for the rules:

1) new entries only

2) references questioning mandingo's manhood earn extra points

3) series okay

4) the more obscure the bettah

 Judging in about a week...

Debate Physics by HCRoyall 8-08-08

The upside to these brand new rotor turbines is that they generate gravitons by themselves, but the downside is that they generate less. Ha ha! What the fuck are you talking about?

CC by HCRoyall 8-08-08

With the release of 4th Edition D&D, a lot of things have changed. The upside is that they balanced the classes and races, and simplified the basic play system, thus making it easier for new players to learn. The downside is that playing D&D still leaves my chances of getting laid smaller than mandingo's manhood.

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It was such a waste of everyone’s time and money that even the Tokyo stadium’s rape robots apologized– something they were programmed specifically never to do.

The Wrong Idea by biped 8-08-08

...so you see, Ed... with my new idea, I'll never have to do that awful "sex" thing anymore. But you'll still be able to satisy your vulgar "man" impulses. Uh-huh. And what's the downside of this? There's got to be a downside. Oh, well...ha, ha... every new idea has a "downside." I'll let you work that out for yourself. Well...okay. Let's have a look at it.

The Wrong Idea (alternate version) by biped 8-08-08

...so you see, Ed... with my new idea, I'll never have to do that awful "sex" thing anymore. But you'll still be able to satisy your vulgar "man" impulses. Uh-huh. And what's the downside of this? There's got to be a downside. Oh, well...ha, ha... every new idea has a "downside." I'll let you work that out for yourself. Well...okay. Let's have a look at it.

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

cc397: Meka hiney no by mandingo 8-08-08

...so what i'm thinking is YOU take over as God for the next couple eons. just enough time to give me a break, you know? wow, really? you bet, gare. you'd have infinite knowledge, and nearly infinite power. nearly? no raping. not even a little. not even around the edges. it's an OSHA thing

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what if nigger meant kite

first the physics in-joke, now...

CC #397: Melty The Snowman wasn't a jolly happy soul by themushroom 8-09-08

There, I've put the magic hat on my snowman... let's see if it works. *tra-la-rankinbass* HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hello, my name is Uncle Melty! Who are you, girl who gave me life? Sally. The magic in the hat allows you to dance and sing, and barring a sudden outbreak of summer you have immortality! This is amazing! But there is a downside. Despite your new and potentially eternal power... You still don't have arms. figgers

 

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Say something cryptic then leave snickering.

operation by faggot 8-10-08

Well Mrs. Whuzzburger, we were able to salvage your brain from the fire. Oh thank god! Your body, however, was much too burned to be of any use to you, so we had to find you a different body. You have to understand, we didn't have much time. What do you mean? Do you have a mirror? What?

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asssss

Viking VS Ninja IV by AngryAmerican 8-13-08

Ah, we meet again my Norsh friend. This time I'm afraid I must kill you. Ja? We will see whose bones the ravens feast upon. Unfortunately for you I have recently mastered Akugi Yaga or 'the Falling Water' technique. This will prove lethal for you I regret to say. My shield has kept me dry more times than I can count... Happily, you will be dead so fast this will not matter. I remain unconvinc.....AARGH!

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Kill Whitey.

CC 397 - Dont Get Excited by Shaneo39 8-14-08

Hey, alright the Olympics are on. ooo, gymnastics next. . . . . . mens gymnastics.

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The Greatest Strip Ever Made

Thanks for all of your entries.  (I think I now hold the crown for the least popular comic contest!)  Anywayz...  The winner of this contest is HCRoyal for his D&D comic.

 Take it away!

D&D: If it can't get me laid, at least it helps me win clipart comic contests online.

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::sob::

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It was such a waste of everyone’s time and money that even the Tokyo stadium’s rape robots apologized– something they were programmed specifically never to do.