Comic Cup VIII - The Serial Cup

Welcome to the latest incarnation of the Comic Cup, a tournament some have called the ultimate test of comedic prowess. But wirthling and I have both won one, so it can't be.

By now you're probably all aware of how this is going to work, but just in case, here's a recap.

At the start of every round, I'll post the first comic in a serial which players then compete to continue. In addition, their comics must comply with given rules.

As soon as both competitors in a pair have posted their comic, voting for the better comic begins. All players except those competing in the match at hand can vote. If there's a tie in the first round, I'll step in and vote. In ties in subsequent rounds, the person with the most votes in previous rounds will win.

The victor goes on to the next round, in which the loser's rule will be used. The next pair then have the task of writing a follow-up to the winning comic.

Here are the match-ups, determined by my closing my eyes and thrusting a pen at a piece of paper upon which names were writ.

israphael vs kramer_vs_kramer
Bazilla vs wirthling
fuzzyman vs DH-01
crabby vs fpd
kaufman vs xpac
skagg vs TheBlairZip
Big Evil Dan vs Kajun Firefly
Kevin Keegans Perm vs ladyjdotnet

In keeping with the traditions of the last two Cups, I'll keep this handy record of the tournament's progress, including who's voted for whom.

We'll kick off Round One tomorrow with the beginning of the first serial, and the match between israphael and kramer. Be there!

Man, I'm in trouble. I pulled DH-01. Kaufman got the free pass to the next round... Lucky dog!

i bet 10 bucks on xpac

that is, i bet he gets out first round

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skagg vs TheBlairZip

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Man, I'm in trouble. I pulled DH-01. Kaufman got the free pass to the next round... Lucky dog!

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Far be it from me to think strategically.

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skagg vs TheBlairZip

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i envisage the voting on this one to be something similar between the choice between shit sandwiches and shit on a stick.

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the only experience i have is that of losing horribly in every bloody first round ive been in

Well done Wirthling, though bad news, I've set a nasty rule, so it'll be hard for you next round.

Me vs IsRaphael should be a good fight, as I figure we're both fairly evenly matched, unlike certain other pairings in the first round (cough - KaufmanvsXpac).

KKP vs LadyJ could be good, making the finale.

Oh Wirthling, you know what sucks? You! You know what you suck at? Everything!

P.S PYSCHETY PYSCHE PYSCHE

Come on, how else am I gonna win, I'm still laughing at his understood comment on the other thread.

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the only experience i have is that of losing horribly in every bloody first round ive been in

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kramer_vs_kramer Vs israphael
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Kajun Firefly vs Big Evil Dan

should be first round highlights, all evenly matched strippers in my opinion.

Round 1 - The Calamitous One-Note Character Caper

Here's the start of this round's serial comic. Remember, I'll be making up the rules for this round. I'll try to keep them simple to compensate for the evil ones you're going to have to contend with next round. Speaking of which, DH-01, I still don't have a rule from you. Get it to andydougan@yahoo.co.uk sharpish!

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Round 1, Match 1

israphael vs kramer_vs_kramer

Follow up "Meet the crims".

The rule:

• Refer to a really bad film.
  

Oh, you have 24 hours to post your comics, by the way. Voting begins as soon as they're both up.

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Man, I'm in trouble. I pulled DH-01. Kaufman got the free pass to the next round... Lucky dog!

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And Dougan, rule sent. Get off my jock, yo, or I'll have my boyz bust a man-cap in your ass, RED ROBOT-style!

Or something.

-DH1
Owns all your bastards.

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the only experience i have is that of losing horribly in every bloody first round ive been in

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I also have that same problem.

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Hmmm

KKP v LadyJ

Thats like pouring petrol on a bonfire.

Heres hoping we can keep a level head while putting in our strips.
It would be terrible if we started ripping on each other to score points.

Wouldnt it.

I really just don't understand this. Why are you trying to antagonize me with offensive accusations? It's never been my practice to do that, and it's not something I'd even consider.

I'm having a hard time figuring out if ladyj was being sarcastic there.

I was not being sarcastic, fuzzyman. I'm truly perplexed. KKP suggests there's some kind of war between us (if one exists, I'm completely unaware of it), and further suggests that I'm the kind of person to resort to mud-slinging to win comic contests.

I'm not trying to dampen anyone's light-hearted fun, skagg. I'm just wondering why he felt the need to say what he did.

dont worry lady, i wasnt having a go at you, just making a joke on the basis that i assumed you were kidding around. if youre being serious thats cool by me, i getcha both ways

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Skagg called it ABSOLOUTELY RIGHT

This will not wander down the lines of a Jrnymnate v ladyJ , but i always like to think my opponent can get into the "Spirit" of a contest.

I at least expected "Fuck off KKP you dirty little cuntgobbler".

Youre Slipping LadyJ.

(Just to put my post into perspective here , ill quote something).

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PSYCHETY PSYCHE PSYCHE

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PSYCHETY PSYCHE PSYCHE

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PSYCHETY PSYCHE PSYCHE

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And i even fixed Bazilla's spelling mistakes.

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I couldn't tell if I was reading a thread or banging my head off a brick wall, seems to be pretty much the same thing here.

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PSYCHETY PSYCHE PSYCHE

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And i even fixed Bazilla's spelling mistakes.

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I guess "psyche" is an acceptable variant on the spelling, but I read that as:

Main Entry: Psy·che
Pronunciation: 'sI-kE
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek psychE soul
1 : a princess loved by Cupid
2 not capitalized [Greek psychE] a : SOUL, SELF b : MIND

In any event, I figured you would say you were kidding as a way of defusing the situation, but try rereading your post and tell me I didn't have cause to think you were doing a little more than the typical "you're going down" stuff.

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PSYCHETY PSYCHE PSYCHE

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Wasn't that a song by Ant & Dec?

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Wasn't that a song by Ant & Dec?

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PJ And Duncan

"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"PSYCHE"

it was crap though.

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Wasn't that a song by Ant & Dec?

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PJ And Duncan

"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"PSYCHE"

it was crap though.

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BLASPHEMY!

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Wasn't that a song by Ant & Dec?

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PJ And Duncan

"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"Watch us wreck the Mike"
"PSYCHE"

it was crap though.

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BLASPHEMY!

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No , Blasphemy is when i criticise "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Timmy Mallett and Bombalurina.

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For the love of the Tomb of the Unknown Comic...Where are the frikkin' toons, already?

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No , Blasphemy is when i criticise "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Timmy Mallett and Bombalurina.

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israphael seems to have disappeared.

He still hasn't posted the rules to the next CC.

I have lulled you into a sense of false security by making you think I left.

Sorry, computer problems.

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Whew, crabby was about to start referring to you as "wasraphael". However, in spite of the last punch line, I've got to give my vote to the kramers for their fine characterizations.

kramer_vs._kramer

The ATM line made me chuckle.

MERYL STREEP VS DUSTIN HOFFMAN

And now some predictions.

israphael vs kramer_vs_kramer
Close. Two funny cunts. Alas , i give it to Kramer because im holding a childish grudge about Israphael calling my character Ugly.

Bazilla vs wirthling
If Wirthling somehow contrives to lose to one of the unfunniest posters ever on these boards , he deserves to be nailed to a revolving door by the testicles.
fuzzyman vs DH-01
Fuzzyman. And my prediction also includes a near guarantee that DH will make a really bad sodomy joke.

crabby vs fpd
Ooh , tough one. FPD will undoubtedly be funnier , but if Crabby creates a "Classic" crappy comic , he may sneak it.

kaufman vs xpac
Lots of puns. Lots of wrestling references. Any chance of Kaufman losing must be tempered by the realisation that a vote for X-Pac is an acknowledgement that he isnt a one joke version of Bazilla.

skagg vs TheBlairZip
Tough Call. Paul Simon is playing in the background just now , and talking about a Baby with a Babboon Heart , so i assume hes telling me Skagg will win.

Big Evil Dan vs Kajun Firefly
If Dan stays away from Cowboy Physics gags , hes got a good chance. Alas , Kajun has been strong in recent contests , as a substitute for his lack of success with women.

Kevin Keegans Perm vs ladyjdotnet
Will be a no contest , after LadyJ shows up at my house , and after screaming "You dirty little cuntgobbler" and other obscenities for 20 minutes ,beats me to death with a used maxipad.

k_v_k

kramer

kramer_vs_kramer had the characters better, methinks.

Sorry Raph, but Kramer also gets my vote.

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Kevin Keegans Perm vs ladyjdotnet
Will be a no contest , after LadyJ shows up at my house , and after screaming "You dirty little cuntgobbler" and other obscenities for 20 minutes ,beats me to death with a used maxipad.

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Kevin Keegans Perm vs ladyjdotnet
Will be a no contest , after LadyJ shows up at my house , and after screaming "You dirty little cuntgobbler" and other obscenities for 20 minutes ,beats me to death with a used maxipad.

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I prefer tampons. You can tie 3 of them together and throw them, bola-style.

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