Arc# 36: Scaredy Cats

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:11 am

I don't like the word "troll" for Max. It's too strong, kind of like "terrorist." I prefer "trickster."

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:11 am

Dissension wrote:Max is a total life-troll, huh?

But of course!

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:12 am

Well, Sabrina is presumably his ex for a reason... I imagine that her philosophy of kindness and love for all living things probably didn't mesh too well with TROLL TROLL TROLL

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:14 am

Sinder wrote:Well, Sabrina is presumably his ex for a reason... I imagine that her philosophy of kindness and love for all living things probably didn't mesh too well with TROLL TROLL TROLL

I could post links to how many times Max had a, "Troll" moment, but there's too many comics...

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:15 am

Every time someone calls him that is like a tiny knife.

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:17 am

Sleet wrote:Every time someone calls him that is like a tiny knife.

Okay Fine.

He's actually some sort of a jerk.

That Better?

No wait...

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:18 am

Troll is not necessarily a bad thing. *shrugs* Max enjoys causing trouble, which is fairly troll-like behavior.

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:19 am

Dissension wrote:Troll is not necessarily a bad thing. *shrugs* Max enjoys causing trouble, which is fairly troll-like behavior.

But he does have a nice side, apparently. Though he only shows that to Grape...

He isn't a Pete, or a Bino though.

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:20 am

Trolls enjoy causing anger and hate, not just trouble. Hence why it's a harsh thing to call Max.

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:21 am

Sleet wrote:Trolls enjoy causing anger and hate, not just trouble. Hence why it's a harsh thing to call Max.

You do have a point...
Max is just a mischief causer I guess.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:33 am

Sinder wrote:Well, Sabrina is presumably his ex for a reason... I imagine that her philosophy of kindness and love for all living things probably didn't mesh too well with TROLL TROLL TROLL

First time Sabrina got upset! Let's say that she was so right to dump him for Fido.
Grape, told ya girl, watch out. See that cutie doggie who lives with you...
(yes, yes, yes, I'm a crackpot, ban me!)

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:36 am

valerio wrote:
Sinder wrote:Well, Sabrina is presumably his ex for a reason... I imagine that her philosophy of kindness and love for all living things probably didn't mesh too well with TROLL TROLL TROLL
First time Sabrina got upset! Let's say that she was so right to dump him for Fido.
Grape, told ya girl, watch out. See that cutie doggie who lives with you...
(yes, yes, yes, I'm a crackpot, ban me!)

If only...

Someday, It'll happen. And Grape will wonder why she was ever with Max.

But That is my shipping side talking.

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:37 am

Even the comments for a strip without romance involve shipping!
But yeah. Do it, Grape.

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:38 am

Sleet wrote:Even the comments for a strip without romance involve shipping
But yeah. Do it, Grape.

Whenever Valerio is around, it happens.

I knew it.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:40 am

valerio wrote:
Sinder wrote:Well, Sabrina is presumably his ex for a reason... I imagine that her philosophy of kindness and love for all living things probably didn't mesh too well with TROLL TROLL TROLL
First time Sabrina got upset! Let's say that she was so right to dump him for Fido.
Grape, told ya girl, watch out. See that cutie doggie who lives with you...
(yes, yes, yes, I'm a crackpot, ban me!)

Now, now Val we still don't know who dumped who it could easily have been the other way around. But IMO the way Max has been acting I think she might have dump him but I could be thinking about it to much

But yes it should happen.

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:45 am

Private Elliot wrote:
Sleet wrote:Even the comments for a strip without romance involve shipping
But yeah. Do it, Grape.
Whenever Valerio is around, it happens.

I knew it.

With that comment, I looked at the members who posted on this page. Five Grapenut supporters and Dissension. That would explain it.

As for Dissension, I guess every discussion needs a voice of... *sunglasses*... dissent.

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:47 am

Sleet wrote:
Private Elliot wrote:
Sleet wrote:Even the comments for a strip without romance involve shipping
But yeah. Do it, Grape.
Whenever Valerio is around, it happens.

I knew it.
With that comment, I looked at the members who posted on this page. Five Grapenut supporters and Dissension. That would explain it.

As for Dissension, I guess every discussion needs a voice of... *sunglasses*... dissent.

-.-''

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:02 am

The CSI thing was banned from the comments sooooo long ago that it is no longer funny! NO

Let's see...the expressions in this one are great and varied. I love Sabrina's look there at the end.

Now, how exactly are they going to summon ghosts? And...

...

Wait...ghosts of pets...that would be...

o_o

Ohhhhh boyyyy...

Private Elliot · Post by **Private Elliot** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:03 am

Buckdida wrote:The CSI thing was banned from the comments sooooo long ago that it is no longer funny! NO

Let's see...the expressions in this one are great and varied. I love Sabrina's look there at the end.

Now, how exactly are they going to summon ghosts? And...

...

Wait...ghosts of pets...that would be...

o_o

Ohhhhh boyyyy...

Dont'cha mean...
Oh Lordy....

Oh, Hades...

Oh, GreatKitsune...

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:17 am

Sinder wrote:We already knew that.

Me wrote:They're not getting the reverse-psychology joke? *sighs* Guys, Max fooled Sabrina, not the other way around.

See, this is the deal: Maxwell has this apparently-annual scare-fest with Marvin. This year, he decides to hold it in a spooky, obviously haunted old house. How can he take advantage of that fact? Oh, wait, ex-girlfriend Sabrina is a psychic-in-training! Max manipulates events so that Tarot suggests they take Sabrina, and to seal the deal, he acts like he doesn't want this "Because you're my ex-girlfriend."

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:33 am

Dissension wrote:
Sinder wrote:We already knew that.

Me wrote:They're not getting the reverse-psychology joke? *sighs* Guys, Max fooled Sabrina, not the other way around.
See, this is the deal: Maxwell has this apparently-annual scare-fest with Marvin. This year, he decides to hold it in a spooky, obviously haunted old house. How can he take advantage of that fact? Oh, wait, ex-girlfriend Sabrina is a psychic-in-training! Max manipulates events so that Tarot suggests they take Sabrina, and to seal the deal, he acts like he doesn't want this "Because you're my ex-girlfriend."

... Maybe its because its almost 3:30 in the morning here but I think you are over thinking this one because why in the world would he want to work with his ex-girlfriend when Tarot is better then her? I think your the one who is not getting it unless I'm misunderstanding your logic here.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:37 am

If you say so!

How could he manipulate Tarot into doing more than scanning the house, though? *shrugs*

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:56 am

Here's 10:00, I got my coffee, am fully awake and *I* find it almost as far-fetched as my own crackpot theories

Hypergenesis · Post by **Hypergenesis** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:04 am

Anyone failed to notice you need a wandering spirit to operate an Quija board?

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:07 am

Consider it a different way: the same thing Sinder said, except that Max tricked Sabrina into coming along.

I hate being alive. x3

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:16 am

Really I think you could be right Diss. And thinking about it if its true Max really comes off as a huge jerk that is if its true.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:32 am

*watches IceKitsune's quick 180*

...

When people call your theory insane, point out how similar it is to Sinder's.

I like Max.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:39 am

Dissension wrote:*watches IceKitsune's quick 180*

...

When people call your theory insane, point out how similar it is to Sinder's.

I like Max.

Actually Diss it wasn't because of you pointing it out as similar to Sinders I had been thinking you might have been right before that I was just trying to figure out how you might be wrong and just came to the realization I didn't have any evidence to show you were incorrect (plus I was watch You Tube videos as well.) And I like Max as well but it does make him come off as a jerk if your right.

copper · Post by **copper** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:26 am

I still can't help but think that this "haunted" house was built by the milton ferrets for some reason. It just doesn't fit that a relatively new community would have an abandoned, decrepit building unless it was made that way. Also, if it was built by them, their may be some fun tricks constructed into the building. I can't wait for zach to find the control panel.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:32 am

Hey, which neighbourhood doesn't have at least one old, decrepit haunted house?!?

lightwolf21 · Post by **lightwolf21** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:24 am

valerio wrote:Hey, which neighbourhood doesn't have at least one old, decrepit haunted house?!?

My neighborhood must be boring...cause we don't have one. -_-;

Dubiousity · Post by **Dubiousity** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:04 am

Opposite of haunted? Blasphemous!

Foxstar · Post by **Foxstar** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:12 pm

Dissension wrote:*watches IceKitsune's quick 180*

...

When people call your theory insane, point out how similar it is to Sinder's.

I like Max.

I think your reaching, but that's just me.

Foxstar · Post by **Foxstar** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:15 pm

Dissension wrote:
Sinder wrote:We already knew that.

Me wrote:They're not getting the reverse-psychology joke? *sighs* Guys, Max fooled Sabrina, not the other way around.
See, this is the deal: Maxwell has this apparently-annual scare-fest with Marvin. This year, he decides to hold it in a spooky, obviously haunted old house. How can he take advantage of that fact? Oh, wait, ex-girlfriend Sabrina is a psychic-in-training! Max manipulates events so that Tarot suggests they take Sabrina, and to seal the deal, he acts like he doesn't want this "Because you're my ex-girlfriend."

Thing is, I'm somewhat sure he really doesn't want Sabrina. Or didn't want, but gave in after Grape approved of her. If you go by the current strip, she's not all that happy to be there herself, but Tarot sees it as good training for her.

Maybe we should ask why Tarot -is- training up a second psychic.

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:46 pm

So her line of successors can prepare humanity and pet-kind for the coming of the Great Evil in 2263 and use the Mondoshawan weapon to defeat it.

... right?

Teh Brawler · Post by **Teh Brawler** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:01 pm

Sinder wrote:So her line of successors can prepare humanity and pet-kind for the coming of the Great Evil in 2263 and use the Mondoshawan weapon to defeat it.

... right?

Nope. That drowning thing three years from now will scar her, causing her to become socially isolated by here own design and becoming the crazy lady cat of the neighborhood.

Poor Fido. He never did let go completely.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:24 pm

I'm sure Sabrina volunteered to get trained with Tarot because she lives with her. hard to live with a psychic and not wonder how she became a psychic in the first place in my opinion. I just feel sorry that her help is unappreciated

I have to admit this arc has been showing off Maxwell's jerk-behavior lately (not that i don't mind. i expected him to be with Bino around), but i just find it funny that his behavior towards Tarot and Sabrina stems the most around Halloween. I wonder if the reason is that he doesn't want them to shoot his ideas down? Afterall, Max seems to want the house to be scary, but if the house doesn't live up to it's reputation of being scary, who better to prove him wrong than Sabrina and Tarot? Then again, there's the other side of the coin to think about, but i think Max doesn't want that to happen, which ironically Grape originally thought they should.

Jarr · Post by **Jarr** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:19 pm

Sinder wrote: In reality, Sabrina openly volunteered, and Max is being a jerkwad to her anyway because that's kind of what he does.

She certainly seems annoyed with him. I can see why they broke up.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:29 pm

Jarr wrote:
Sinder wrote: In reality, Sabrina openly volunteered, and Max is being a jerkwad to her anyway because that's kind of what he does.
She certainly seems annoyed with him. I can see why they broke up.

Same here. Certainly furthers the possibility that it was Sabrina that dumped Max, not the other way around.

Kyderra · Post by **Kyderra** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:58 pm

I just think it's a bad idea all around to brake up with a psychic, then you are just asking for it.