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It turns out that WestofthePecan was right yesterday. The shadowy man apparently dropped his card to get the other man to pick it up, but he then hypnotized his victim into handing over the cash.
It reminds me of mentalists who do stage shows, such as âThe Amazing Kreskinâ who recorded two syndicated series in Ottawa and Toronto. My parents went to one of the Toronto tapings and we saw them in the audience on TV. Wikipedia tells me that Kreskin teaches classes for law enforcement groups, which âfocuses on psychological methods such as jogging lost memories through relaxation techniques or detecting lies through body language and voice inflectionsâ (citing a Chicago Tribune article from 2008.)
Almost looks like the powers the Hood has. (From the 60s British Supermarionation show, Thunderbirds.) Glowing yellow eyes, compulsion â very similar.
Oh goodyâŚHYPNO-GOGGLES!!!! Looks like those old ads in the back of comic books in the 1970âs still have some merchandise laying around in a warehouse somewhere
Having consulted Boberina Sue McSwine, my only moderately psychotic psychic advisor, guys, I now know whatâs happening in this tale!
1) The mysteriously swathed character we were introduced to yesterday is faded TV star Yogi Bear out for one last, devastating score against The Man.
2) His ultimate scheme is to acquire the fabulous âTsarinaâs Bejeweled Loaf of Pumpernickelâ and make the âbestest everâ egg salad and prune sandwich. With ghost pepper puree and lovingly garnished with larkâs vomit.
This is, as you no doubt already know, a snack frequently whispered of in almost Lovecraftian terms as the one true way to end everything thatâs gone before and reopen Earth as the ancestral home of the Snorks aka âany Old Onesâ).
Thereâs something in there as well abut eternal free oil changes, but Iâll gloss over that as it seems fairly complicated and was only recorded in ancient Sanskrit.
3) The dropped item yesterday was a business card bearing the hastily scribbled number of Barney Googleâs eye doctor. Yogi has ongoing issues due to repeated eye-bugging during his work in frequently slapstick cartoons. Hence the glasses we see today.
So there you go. Simple, isnt it?
Of course, this may just be idle speculation, but I donât think so.
There was a guy on the TV version of Batman, who had a purple top hat. The top would flip up showing two eyes and beams would come from them. I think to hypnotize. Trench coat guy reminded me of him.
The guy probably has several back up pairs to those glasses he is wearing. If Vitamin Flintheart had âdiscoveredâ him, every night at the theater would be sold out.
Well,weâve stirred up some beginners 20 Questions,thatâs for sure!!
Iâve got my fingers crossed it isnât Influence.Like The Mole,heâs actually become a loveable old fellow.All for calling him in as a âConsultantâ on this one.
We never did find out what happened to Slim.(his stoogy).
Was this a First Outing for the Hypno-Crime Guy? (And I am anxious to find out his true name or moniker.) That could explain why he was content to settle for the petty cash that Red Jacket had before his ATM withdrawal (note Hypno-Crime Guyâs instructions in panel 4). Or is he just a very cautious crook who wants to attract no attention and avoids conspicuous crimes involving large amounts of money?
Weâre off to a good start. Letâs hope the pacing continues to be vigorousâŚ.
Neil Wick almost 3 years ago
Good morningâ˘, everyone!
It turns out that WestofthePecan was right yesterday. The shadowy man apparently dropped his card to get the other man to pick it up, but he then hypnotized his victim into handing over the cash.
It reminds me of mentalists who do stage shows, such as âThe Amazing Kreskinâ who recorded two syndicated series in Ottawa and Toronto. My parents went to one of the Toronto tapings and we saw them in the audience on TV. Wikipedia tells me that Kreskin teaches classes for law enforcement groups, which âfocuses on psychological methods such as jogging lost memories through relaxation techniques or detecting lies through body language and voice inflectionsâ (citing a Chicago Tribune article from 2008.)
Brian Premium Member almost 3 years ago
âEverybody Loves Hypnotoad!â
AnyFace almost 3 years ago
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray almost 3 years ago
Good morningâ˘, retreads ?
Did the hypno guy from years ago who went straight and even helped police return to his old ways, like a reformed coffee shop operator ?
Ashmael almost 3 years ago
All this circus for the measly cash one has on on himself before retrieving on ATM?
avenger09 almost 3 years ago
I must say, hypnoman is quite a decent chap. Take the money, leave the victim untouched.
The Seattle Times still shows Joeâs name and not Shelleyâs.
She should sue!!!
Ashmael almost 3 years ago
This strip has had hypnotizers like Yogee Yamma and the now reformed Influence. Or has he?
avenger09 almost 3 years ago
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Two days in and I have nothing negative to say about the strip!
L Silverman almost 3 years ago
Great start! Really liking this new hypno-guy character!
Ray Toler almost 3 years ago
Influence?
Ida No almost 3 years ago
I suggest the dopey villain name âHeadlightsâ!
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Did he order those glasses from a comic book?
Tikatu almost 3 years ago
Almost looks like the powers the Hood has. (From the 60s British Supermarionation show, Thunderbirds.) Glowing yellow eyes, compulsion â very similar.
iggyman almost 3 years ago
âlook into my eyes ,you are getting drowsyâ
iggyman almost 3 years ago
A new bad guy?
jonahhex1 almost 3 years ago
The victim may forget, but the ATM camera wonât.
therese_callahan2002 almost 3 years ago
Canât say Iâve seen this weirdo before.
crobinson019 almost 3 years ago
Hep hep..I bin hippmotized!!!
Durak Premium Member almost 3 years ago
So you only cheat and rob people who are courteous and thoughtful?
tsull2121 almost 3 years ago
Oh goodyâŚHYPNO-GOGGLES!!!! Looks like those old ads in the back of comic books in the 1970âs still have some merchandise laying around in a warehouse somewhere
Null Island almost 3 years ago
Influence, maybe? I thought heâd reformed, though.
oakie817 almost 3 years ago
cue the ominous music
Wichita1.0 almost 3 years ago
Having consulted Boberina Sue McSwine, my only moderately psychotic psychic advisor, guys, I now know whatâs happening in this tale!
1) The mysteriously swathed character we were introduced to yesterday is faded TV star Yogi Bear out for one last, devastating score against The Man.
2) His ultimate scheme is to acquire the fabulous âTsarinaâs Bejeweled Loaf of Pumpernickelâ and make the âbestest everâ egg salad and prune sandwich. With ghost pepper puree and lovingly garnished with larkâs vomit.
This is, as you no doubt already know, a snack frequently whispered of in almost Lovecraftian terms as the one true way to end everything thatâs gone before and reopen Earth as the ancestral home of the Snorks aka âany Old Onesâ).
Thereâs something in there as well abut eternal free oil changes, but Iâll gloss over that as it seems fairly complicated and was only recorded in ancient Sanskrit.
3) The dropped item yesterday was a business card bearing the hastily scribbled number of Barney Googleâs eye doctor. Yogi has ongoing issues due to repeated eye-bugging during his work in frequently slapstick cartoons. Hence the glasses we see today.
So there you go. Simple, isnt it?
Of course, this may just be idle speculation, but I donât think so.
Wichita1.0 almost 3 years ago
And while youâre AT it, bark like a chicken and do the tango for ONE! Iâm bored, and anyway Iâve always wanted to SEE that.
Chris almost 3 years ago
a shady hypnotist.
Another Take almost 3 years ago
1-RED COATZARECOMIN: Sorry. I donât take American Express. The fees are too high.
2-TRENCHY: Oh! I found some cash⌠RED: Crap â you did?
3-TRENCHY: Yep. Now how about that date?
4-RED: SighâŚFine. I guess a bucks a buck and a âŚ_you knowâŚ_
TRENCHY: WELL IF THATâS YOUR ATTITUDE IâM TAKING BACK MY MONEY! DEALS OFF! JUST FORGET IT!
RED: YOUâRE UNDER ARREST FOR SOLICITATION! TRENCHY: REALLY? RED: Nah. Just kidding. BOTH: HA HA HA!
Kr-perry Premium Member almost 3 years ago
itâs the perfect crime.
thegreatgodqualtechauto almost 3 years ago
Whereâs Pony?
Purdey almost 3 years ago
There was a guy on the TV version of Batman, who had a purple top hat. The top would flip up showing two eyes and beams would come from them. I think to hypnotize. Trench coat guy reminded me of him.
Purdey almost 3 years ago
I found an image of the Batman villain. The top hat was gray. He was called The Mad Hatter.
EOCostello almost 3 years ago
Influence, in the hereafter, is seething with jealousy.
IvanB.Cohen almost 3 years ago
What I witnessed today is a âsmooth criminalâ in motion. Even if he does look like one who as a kid was teased a lot in school.
CRUUNER almost 3 years ago
Influenceâs grandson??
IvanB.Cohen almost 3 years ago
The guy probably has several back up pairs to those glasses he is wearing. If Vitamin Flintheart had âdiscoveredâ him, every night at the theater would be sold out.
buckman-j almost 3 years ago
Well if itâs Influence (hope not) he sure hasnât missed any meals.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
MOVIE QUOTEââI can always go through life sidewaysâ
Gloria GrahameâTHE BIG HEATâ1953
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Well,weâve stirred up some beginners 20 Questions,thatâs for sure!!
Iâve got my fingers crossed it isnât Influence.Like The Mole,heâs actually become a loveable old fellow.All for calling him in as a âConsultantâ on this one.
We never did find out what happened to Slim.(his stoogy).
timbob2313 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
ooh, heâs got magic glasses
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Vitamin Flintheart was introduced in March 1944.
In August 1944 the Abbott&Costello movie LOST IN A HAREM was releasedâ-and Douglass Dumbrille played an evil Sheik named âNimativâ.
I refuse to call it a coincidence
ScottHolman almost 3 years ago
Wow this is great! Hypno Mole Man! Is this villian a new character?
BreathlessMahoney77 almost 3 years ago
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Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
Was this a First Outing for the Hypno-Crime Guy? (And I am anxious to find out his true name or moniker.) That could explain why he was content to settle for the petty cash that Red Jacket had before his ATM withdrawal (note Hypno-Crime Guyâs instructions in panel 4). Or is he just a very cautious crook who wants to attract no attention and avoids conspicuous crimes involving large amounts of money?
Weâre off to a good start. Letâs hope the pacing continues to be vigorousâŚ.
Maximara almost 3 years ago
Ok the Influence like ability was unexpected but I more or less called it.