The rules for this one are quite simple. SC.com regulars have quite a lot of running gags that we have lots of fun with. I want to to deviate from the cliches and do something... well, wrong.

Include at least one of the following:

- Red robot, but not Tobor.
- Asian girls, but no prostitution.
- Scientist, but no Dr Pedantic.
- Dragon, but no Surly Dragon or Bazilla.
- Wirthling. but no "wirthling sucks".

Apart from requiring one of these, you cannot use any those characters in defiance of these rules. You can't use a non-pedantic scientist to meet the requirements, and then include Tobor, for example.

It's 2:30 Tuesday afternoon over here, 12:30am Tuesday morning SC.com time. I will judge in approximately three and a half days - around 10am-noon Friday, SC.com time.

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NaE: pud by ObiJo 7-08-02

My creation! Alive! And standing! AND TRYING TO TALK! PPPPUD What? You're a pud. I don't understand. Sayeth the pud.

NaE: CONCLUSION! by ObiJo 7-08-02

Your linguistic IC must be malfunctioning, you're making no sense. What cruel fate have thou descended upon me, Amelia! And, with whom do you consort behind my back, foul shrew! But alas, the bowl of my heart is too cracked to hold the fire of wrath. Take leave, Amelia. Take leave fore my tears wash away my dignity. Seems to be working now. pud.

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I ate a hooker half a bottle of knife.

CC 120: My entry... by Bazilla 7-08-02

RAAAAR! TABOR WILL CORNHOLE YOU!!!

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I am not 16 going on not 17, I know that I'm naive.

Robot Complex by Skabby_Firefly 7-08-02

GLADOR hate fire! I love you. GLADOR could never stay mad at you!

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eat pie, and curry too

CC 130 : Recruiting new employees by the_rew 7-09-02

Yo bitch, wanna make an easy living? Just join my...ahem...girls No thanks mister Pimp sir, what you're doing is wrong! How about you big boy? I know many people who would pay for a good cornholing! *Error* The term "Cornholing" does not appear in my database Yo bitch..... ah never mind

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There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't

cc 130: The audition by lara7 7-09-02

I saw Black Flag back when Rollins had long hair. The White Stripes? Oh please, I've been over them since September! I like lounge music both ironically and non-ironically. I collect 8-tracks. Silver is the new black. Also, MAC lipsticks are out. Well, how'd I do? I'm sorry if you misunderstood, lara7, but we're actually casting for the part of -Asian- hipster.

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When they invent BookFace, I'm -there-.

CC 130: No room for Cowboys by kaufman 7-09-02

WELCOME TO JAPAN. I AM THE NEW SONY GREETER ROBOT MARK 3. HERE IS YOUR HONORABLE TOUR GUIDE, MISS KOBYASHI MARU. Hello, and welcome. I hope you all enjoyed your flights. Do any of you have questions right now? Yes, is it always this hazy out? I can't even see my feet. The haze you speak of is a phenomenon I've been researching based on the atmospheric trapping of automotive emissions. Tell me about it. This Smaug is killing me! Ha ha, Hey, slow down people. I can't walk as fast as some of you.

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CC 130: Sad but True by Scyess 7-09-02

I'm sorry, I'm afraid there's no money in our fund to grant you $30,000 to cure liver cancer. But the good news is that we're awarding Bob here the $40,000,000 he requested for his research on mold-resistant grout. What the hell? I have 2 PhDs and 10 years of research experience; Bob had to take the test twice to get his GED! Why does he get the grant? I look better on the brochures.

CC 130: Not Terribly Shocking by Scyess 7-09-02

Honey, I think it's time we had that talk with Chippy. *sigh* You're right. It's going to be difficult for him, though. You'll just have to let him know that he's still our son, and we still love him. Okay... here goes... Chippy, son... I'm afraid I've got some news for you -- you're adopted. NNNOOOOOOOO!!!!! It' can't be true!

And an oldie but a goodie:

A Few too Many by Scyess 6-04-02

Holy shit, did I drink too much last night. I don't remember anything. Wait, it feels like someone's next to me... *click* AAAAAAHHH!!!!!!! No I won't, "Say you got a little head last night and leave it at that." I want details! Well, her body wasn't much to speak of...

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"Old" is the old new.

Did somebody say oldies?

Free Kick by kaufman 12-26-01

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CC 130 : Making Sense of the Nonsense by the_rew 7-09-02

Of course, if we are trying to avoid comic cliches, then there is a rather obvious one that every one keeps missing... I am speaking of the very structure of the comic. Eg: Having a beginning, middle and end that makes sense. It is boring, formulaic, and predictable What say you on the concept of Nibberthackles? I've lost my arm! Pigeons often fly

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There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't

I have no idea why thats so funny.

I mean it is, but I can't explain it.

That's almost as bad as this:

Anal Reflections by KajunFirefly 5-26-01

I have no legs, and someone's dumped me inside this bin. so? I was persecuted by the jews! Ha ha, we meet again Mr Crowe! (Error=80040216)

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Dad was flammable

Deaf people singing the national anthem by ObiJo 7-09-02

gNAR!!! gNAR! AH GAWG gNAR!!! gNAR! gNAR gNAR gNAR AH GAWG gNAR AH GAWG gNAR gNAR gNAR!!! and the home of the brave.

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I ate a hooker half a bottle of knife.

The Star Spangled Banner always sounds like that to me...

Who writes a song with such a wide range, and then expects drunk sportsfans to sing it properly?

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The music to The Star Spangled Banner was originally a British drinking song that just happened to match Francis Scott Key's poem. Maybe one of you more British-oriented folks can name the original song.

In the meantime, in order to make one comic with every "non cliche" in it, here are two more entries:

CC 130: Dorm Life by Scyess 7-09-02

Hi, I'm home! *cough* *cough* *cough* Having a dragon for a roommate really sucks. *cough* All right, all right already -- I'll open a window.

I had trouble thinking up one for the Asian girl, so I just made this one:

CC 130: Based on a True Story by Scyess 7-09-02

Kani ha ne! Aisatsu dekiru yo! Sou? Hontou? Un! "Kani-chiwa!" ***gaCHAN!!*** Yappari shoujo ha dajare wo iu no ha iroppoi tte ha omowanai. Shimatta.

I used Holly instead of Asiangirl2 because -- let's face it, folks, asiangirl2 does not look in the least bit Asian.

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"Old" is the old new.

They're all pink on the inside.

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Dad was flammable

That's why they make them sing it in the first inning. That's also why Take me out to the ballgame (the song that's sung during the 7th inning stretch of baseball games) is nearly monotone.

And, coincidentally, the British drinking song was titled AH GAWG gNAR!!!

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brain tumors colliding by ObiJo 7-09-02

pud. pud? pud. gNAR? gNAR? gNAR!!!

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Issue 1 by kaufman 7-09-02

Mild-mannered Jack Donovan, janitor at a large scientific research corporation was going about his duties one night, when suddenly ... Why are there always wadded-up pieces of paper under the telephone table? An experiment gone haywire in the adjoining laboratory traps him in an intense magnetic field. Under the stress, his body and mind undergo a transformation into our greatest Superhero ... Better not make a mess! SAM SEMAPHORE! Whoa!

Heist Makes Weist by kaufman 7-09-02

Chief! The robbers are headed toward Dan Hood's beat. The radios are down, so I can't tell him to apprehend them. Fear not, Sam Semaphore can take care of this job. ....................................... Later Thank goodness you were here, Sam Semaphore! You saved the day again.

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CC 130: Knight Life - Introduction by BigEvilDan 7-09-02

Princess Ling, I am the Green Dragon, and I have come to kidnap you as the prophecies have foretold. I'm not Princess Ling. She's in the bedroom. Please don't hurt me! You would betray your master so easily? You must burn for your dishonourable behaviour. What's that smell? I thought I told you maidens: no smoking in the castle!

CC 130: Knight Life - Part 1 by BigEvilDan 7-09-02

King Wirth, I bring terrible news. Your daughter has been kidnapped by the Green Dragon. Then spread my word throughout the land: the man who rescues my daughter shall be rewarded with riches beyond his wildest dreams! I should probably write that down. You wouldn't happen to have a pen, would you sire? Spread my word throughout the land: the man who brings me a ballpoint pen shall be rewarded with riches beyond his wildest dreams!

CC 130: Knight Life - Part 2 by BigEvilDan 7-09-02

Are you crazy, Dr. Frankenson? You'll never be able to defeat the Green Dragon! I won't, of course. But I did invent that killer robot. I thought you couldn't get his targeting system to work? No, but he's filled with explosives. When the dragon tries to ignite him...BOOM! Won't that kill the princess? The who?

CC 130: Knight Life - Part 3 by BigEvilDan 7-09-02

Who are you? I am here to defeat you and rescue the princess. But you are just a machine! The prophecies clearly state that a knight will arrive, and we will engage in a fierce battle. Knight, huh? I guess I'm kind of like that car from Knight Rider. Will that do?

CC 130: Knight Life - Part 4 by BigEvilDan 7-09-02

Very well then. Let us engage in battle, mechanical knight. Now that I think about it, we're really not that much alike... Stop! Don't set him on fire! Your real adversary is Dr. Frankenson here. Wait, I thought you said this was going to be a team effort, you bastard!

[Click to view comic: 'CC 130: Knight Life - Part 5'][Click to view comic: 'CC 130: Knight Life - Part 6'][Click to view comic: 'CC 130: Knight Life - Conclusion']

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"Oh, look, a joke! How original! Thank you, but if I wanted my emotions stimulated pleasurably, I'd get a whore." - Donald B. Jones III

Continuation of my dragon theme:

CC 130: Puff That Magic by Scyess 7-09-02

Hey, Cecil. Glad you could come over. I always love to visit you, Puff! Hey, got any Doritos? Xiau Xiang! Welcome! Hi, Puff! Wow! Your carpet has such interesting fibers! I could just count and rub them all... Little Known Fact: Puff the Magic Dragon became a lot more popular when he started puffin' the right stuff. Big W! What's shakin'! Dude -- I can't feel my body! This is so cool.

And another Asian girl:

CC 130: British Food by Scyess 7-09-02

Here you go, sir! Ikura, sake, tai, masago... Hey, this looks raw! Yes, sir... sushi is served raw... That's disgusting! I'm leaving! 10 minutes later, down the block... Would you like the steak and kidney pie, guvna, or the liver 'n' onions? Anything! As long as it comes from the excratory tract of a large animal, it's good eatin' in my book!

These rules are delightfully loose; good luck judging all the entries you'll no-doubt get.

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CC 130: End of cliches by NeoVid 7-09-02

So I says, "Shoot, boy, them rotor turbines ain't gonna generate gravitons by themselves!" Ha ha! Oh, I meant to tell you, the turbines started working on their own. Fuck.