Somehow Topsider, I think that jokes are quite inappropriate at this stage. Wally and the rest are scared out of their wits and need reassurance, not humor.
“Dr Amesworth? I can tell you the tooth of what happened. She had a brush with death. The last thing she’d want though is a plaque to remember her by.”
It’s better for Wally & Co. that the Topsider is cracking jokes (even if very weak ones) instead of being brusque. The expression on Wally’s face is perfectly drawn — he doesn’t appreciate the attempted lightheartedness since they’re currently at the Topsiders’ mercy and have no idea what the Topsiders have planned yet. Alan is of course the worrier of the group, always envisioning the worst-case scenario.
I posted this when the Topsiders were badgering the guys, but it was at the end of the posts.
Who the Hell are you? – Escapees from a real Hell!
How did you get through? — By falling through your gateway.
Where’s Doctor Amesworth? — She went to pieces when all hell broke out.
What did you do with her? We didn’t do anything with her. She became part of that thing that says it is God. Duffy here made it let us go. You guys got anything to drink? It’s been a long dry spell for us.
Are you really “Cracked Cat?” And where is your mousy girl friend? No, I am Wally Wallechinski, and I am an engineer. She’s literally living her dream on an alien tramp freighter salvaging stuff from dead worlds.
Heh. Since Topsider tech presents the real face of other Topsiders in suits, the anonymity of the concept never affects them. Topsiders who deal with people who aren’t should wear nametags.
“Yeah, we know we’ve sort of treated your kind with contempt and hatred before, but really, this time we mean you no harm. You’re just part of our experiment.”
“I’m glad you have a sense of humor” – “Why?” – “Cause you’re not going to like my answer.” – “Tell me” – “Uh, you’re REALLY not going to like my answer.”…
Perfect. If he tried to jolly them along, they’d be suspicious of him, for reasons he knows all too well. And he doesn’t want to scare them. So crack jokes. Either they’ll laugh or they won’t, but you’ve effectively violated the “warden-prisoner” vibe with an auger, sideways.
Topsiders seem quite different in amesworthys reality. ie they’re not killhappy against the anthros. Wally better be prepared for other changes as well.
WoodstockJack about 4 years ago
Har-dee har har.
Baarorso about 4 years ago
Somehow Topsider, I think that jokes are quite inappropriate at this stage. Wally and the rest are scared out of their wits and need reassurance, not humor.
Ida No about 4 years ago
Wally: “Don’t quit your day job.”
Topsider: “What are you talking about? Back in the operating room, I’m killing it!”
salenstormwing about 4 years ago
“Dr Amesworth? I can tell you the tooth of what happened. She had a brush with death. The last thing she’d want though is a plaque to remember her by.”
crookedwolf Premium Member about 4 years ago
Everyone loves a comedian, except Wally..
Fiammata about 4 years ago
Well… it’s not a selfie. The antenna isn’t mirrored.
Nukta K. about 4 years ago
The Topsider’s wording should be some reassurance to Wally, even if they are trying to be a comedian.
“You guys” tends to angle towards the positive in terms of addressing people, especially in a Topsider-to-anthro exchange. :)
Kyneris Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s better for Wally & Co. that the Topsider is cracking jokes (even if very weak ones) instead of being brusque. The expression on Wally’s face is perfectly drawn — he doesn’t appreciate the attempted lightheartedness since they’re currently at the Topsiders’ mercy and have no idea what the Topsiders have planned yet. Alan is of course the worrier of the group, always envisioning the worst-case scenario.
WorldFusionRadio.com about 4 years ago
I love Wally’s “I’ve had enough of this” face.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 4 years ago
I posted this when the Topsiders were badgering the guys, but it was at the end of the posts.
Who the Hell are you? – Escapees from a real Hell!
How did you get through? — By falling through your gateway.
Where’s Doctor Amesworth? — She went to pieces when all hell broke out.
What did you do with her? We didn’t do anything with her. She became part of that thing that says it is God. Duffy here made it let us go. You guys got anything to drink? It’s been a long dry spell for us.
Are you really “Cracked Cat?” And where is your mousy girl friend? No, I am Wally Wallechinski, and I am an engineer. She’s literally living her dream on an alien tramp freighter salvaging stuff from dead worlds.
Bronkster Premium Member about 4 years ago
Having just read an issue of Action Comics with Guest Star Ambush Bug last night, I found the humor to be quite humorous. Seriously.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 4 years ago
If that face rang a bell, wouldn’t it be James Clapper?
sleekweasel about 4 years ago
I wonder whether Wally is the star to whom they referred: Duffy has a ‘side-kick’, so he could also be the star.
Mominexile Premium Member about 4 years ago
It certainly sounds like Marx humor to me.
yangeldf about 4 years ago
In this guy’s defense, he probably doesn’t know what the topsiders in the anthro dimension do to the mutants
Vet Premium Member about 4 years ago
He’s aiming for a spot on Cardoodles……the wisecracking villain.
MartynW about 4 years ago
Heh. Since Topsider tech presents the real face of other Topsiders in suits, the anonymity of the concept never affects them. Topsiders who deal with people who aren’t should wear nametags.
Cheapskate0 about 4 years ago
Crass as the joke is to Wally, perhaps it’s a tip of the hat by Aaron to us – and our “trying times”!
purduephotog about 4 years ago
That’s …. that is exactly what I would be doing in that situation. Down to the Selfie.
Holy….
coffeeturtle about 4 years ago
This person is either a jerk or trying to pretend things are not as bad as they are so as to get intel from these stars.
alikgator about 4 years ago
Allan is only remembering back on the Surface. Anyway, I found the joke funny.
InquireWithin about 4 years ago
“Yeah, we know we’ve sort of treated your kind with contempt and hatred before, but really, this time we mean you no harm. You’re just part of our experiment.”
Jenner Premium Member about 4 years ago
Once again, Neathery has his unique blend of weirdness, horror, science fiction and funny situations.
Craig Westlake about 4 years ago
“I’m glad you have a sense of humor” – “Why?” – “Cause you’re not going to like my answer.” – “Tell me” – “Uh, you’re REALLY not going to like my answer.”…
boydpercy Premium Member about 4 years ago
Never a good idea to piss off THE CAT!
Banderi about 4 years ago
This guys is very upbeat… So far, the theory that Aaron Marx’s favorite Flask is another universe’s Amesworth is ringing up suspiciously consistent.
backyardcowboy about 4 years ago
How many comedians out of work? and then there’s this guy.
KSClaw about 4 years ago
Not exactly Blue Collar Comedy material, buddy
wanderwolf about 4 years ago
Perfect. If he tried to jolly them along, they’d be suspicious of him, for reasons he knows all too well. And he doesn’t want to scare them. So crack jokes. Either they’ll laugh or they won’t, but you’ve effectively violated the “warden-prisoner” vibe with an auger, sideways.
shelly about 4 years ago
This guy is HILARIOUS
Urbane Gorilla about 4 years ago
Yup, thinks Wally is Cracked Cat, which is a BIG mistake. Cracked Cat doesn’t know how to defeat a bio suit, heh heh.
rekstrand12 about 4 years ago
Topsiders seem quite different in amesworthys reality. ie they’re not killhappy against the anthros. Wally better be prepared for other changes as well.
Dragoncat about 4 years ago
Jerry Orbach, you ain’t…