Arc #32: The Dog Days of Summer

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:48 am

Kyderra wrote:To late!

Guess (c) copyright isn't what it use to be

I'll just have something else as the start! I don't need your idea about King joining the K-9 unit! I'll get a better idea about King! With Blackjack and hookers! In fact, screw the idea about King!

Dr. Prower · Post by **Dr. Prower** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:50 am

ctcmjh wrote:
Kyderra wrote:To late!

Guess (c) copyright isn't what it use to be
I'll just have something else as the start! I don't need your idea about King joining the K-9 unit! I'll get a better idea about King! With Blackjack and hookers! In fact, screw the idea about King!

Hookers aren't PG, my friend lol.

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:53 am

Dr. Prower wrote:
ctcmjh wrote:
Kyderra wrote:To late!

Guess (c) copyright isn't what it use to be
I'll just have something else as the start! I don't need your idea about King joining the K-9 unit! I'll get a better idea about King! With Blackjack and hookers! In fact, screw the idea about King!
Hookers aren't PG, my friend lol.

Aw, but it's a quote from Futurama... And by Hookers, I meant Hooker's Furniture co.

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:08 am

Dr. Prower wrote:
Alex wrote:Now come on, you've got to be kidding. How can someone be so mean? Why do all except Fox hate King? Man... Well, at least I lol'd - and it should make an interesting story. I can't wait to see the rest of the arc.
It's never been shown that anyone past Pete and Bino hate King. He interacted with Sasha and Joey before and they didn't show any signs of hating him.

It hasn't even been shown that Pete hates King. He's been kind of jerky in ways but he hasn't shown anything that could be called HATRED.

Likewise, as King said, the only one he hates is Bino, and that's because of the prank Bino pulled on him.

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:26 am

It's weird, what Pete did seems like something my Dad would do.
I feel your pain King!

Also, was that a raccoon popscicle in the background of the first or second panel?

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:02 pm

You guys, you shouldn't think of it as so mean from Pete. Yeah, I thought so myself in the beginning, but think about it - Pete has some powers, right? Perhaps he foresaw that something bad will happen to King, and forbid him to go. It's a possibility, right? Perhaps he just wants King to be okay.

And then King runs away from home and goes. And something bad happens.... Hm, sounds like a story.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:06 pm

Alex wrote:You guys, you shouldn't think of it as so mean from Pete. Yeah, I thought so myself in the beginning, but think about it - Pete has some powers, right? Perhaps he foresaw that something bad will happen to King, and forbid him to go. It's a possibility, right? Perhaps he just wants King to be okay.

And then King runs away from home and goes. And something bad happens.... Hm, sounds like a story.

Or Pete could already have plans for King that day, maybe he already planed to take him somewhere or something really it could be anything at this point.

yoyodude · Post by **yoyodude** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:02 pm

NickCole wrote:Did Fox just took his wallet out of his bandanna? o.o

COOOOL! *spazzes* I wanna try that. 8D *shot*

Peanut does the same thing in the Fall of the Pridelands arc.

Typhon · Post by **Typhon** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:41 pm

I see what Tarot meant.

Kyderra · Post by **Kyderra** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:43 pm

I think Pete is simply luring another lesson to King for "being a dog"
Meaning, he cant alway get his way, even if there is no reason for it.

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:18 pm

Jersey wrote:Hm, if I were King in this situation, I just wouldn't say anything more (like when and where the party is) and go anyway. It may already be too late for that, because we only know that Pete said he couldn't go, we don't know if King gave any specifics.

A lot of people have suggested this.

However, recall that Pete is a semi-Omnipotent magical Griffin.

He would probably know that King would try to sneak out even before he tried.

Neko · Post by **Neko** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:20 pm

Kyderra wrote:I think Pete is simply luring another lesson to King for "being a dog"
Meaning, he cant alway get his way, even if there is no reason for it.

I like this idea, maybe he's trying to teach him a lesson :p

Teh Brawler · Post by **Teh Brawler** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:42 pm

Buckdida wrote:
Jersey wrote:Hm, if I were King in this situation, I just wouldn't say anything more (like when and where the party is) and go anyway. It may already be too late for that, because we only know that Pete said he couldn't go, we don't know if King gave any specifics.
A lot of people have suggested this.

However, recall that Pete is a semi-Omnipotent magical Griffin.

He would probably know that King would try to sneak out even before he tried.

Or King might just be that predictable.

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:02 pm

rickgriffin wrote:IS NOT FURRET

I AM HEAVY WEAPONS GUY...

AND THIS...

IS MY FURRET!

(I tried, but just couldn't resist)
______________

And just to stay on topic: How many of you think that, even if King is allowed to go, Fox will be eating his own words? I have no doubt that Fox is going to be scrambling to thwart a scheme of Bino's.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:08 pm

I'd like to see that...or better yet Fox trying to persuade Bino into not doing something! On the other hand, what could Bino do with the K9 unit there? I mean, he's gonna hurt himself somehow...I think.

It'll be funny, that's for sure!

Liam · Post by **Liam** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:19 pm

Buckdida wrote:He would probably know that King would try to sneak out even before he tried.

Or it's part of a Xanatos Roulette-y scheme and he let's him sneak out.

Anthroguy101 · Post by **Anthroguy101** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:41 pm

King X Fox anybody? jk (or am I?)

I cannot wait for the next comic. I hope King absolutely loses it!

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:37 pm

I really wish people would stop suggesting that...

So at first I didn't notice how King said police dogs make him nervous. Thinking about it further, I bet they would.

EDIT: Also third-panel Fox reminds me of Hobbes for some reason.

Auzzo · Post by **Auzzo** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:56 pm

44R0NM10 wrote:I'd like to see that...or better yet Fox trying to persuade Bino into not doing something! On the other hand, what could Bino do with the K9 unit there? I mean, he's gonna hurt himself somehow...I think.

It'll be funny, that's for sure!

Maybe Bino will distract The K-9 unit by making Joey fake a Crime, while Bino puts a pie in King's face that probably makes King mad again, then Fox punches Bino in the head. I got so many theories of what might happened. o.o

machchunk · Post by **machchunk** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:59 pm

Sleet wrote:So at first I didn't notice how King said police dogs make him nervous. Thinking about it further, I bet they would

Welcome to 3 months ago

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:43 pm

3 months ago was the "imaginate, too" arc. I don't get it.

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:45 pm

that wasn't three months ago!?!?! no way was it three months ago!!!
...
OMG it was three months ago!?!? Jeezum, time flies

Barkeron · Post by **Barkeron** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:50 pm

Anthroguy101 wrote:King X Fox anybody? jk (or am I?)

I smelling a new branch of shipping popping up there. Lets just hope it doesn't start...

Could King possibly snap at Pete? Sure, it can happen. Will it happen, uh, let just wait for Friday's strip.

DarkHeartsAndSuch · Post by **DarkHeartsAndSuch** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:52 pm

Sleet wrote:3 months ago was the "imaginate, too" arc. I don't get it.

Three months ago, during the "Imaginate, Too" arc, Rick posted the "All the Kings Men" prose... i think

devils · Post by **devils** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:53 pm

Barkeron wrote: Could King possibly snap at Pete? Sure, it can happen. Will it happen, uh, let just wait for Friday's strip.

but i don't wanna wait!

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:55 pm

devils wrote:
Barkeron wrote: Could King possibly snap at Pete? Sure, it can happen. Will it happen, uh, let just wait for Friday's strip.
but i don't wanna wait!

ditto!

also, King will probably argue, then get ready to sneak out, and pete will find him just as he's about to leave, and ask King that if he really wants to go, he has to admit that he likes being a dog or something, then King'll go and wail on Bino.
But that's just a hope.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:59 pm

The Game wrote:
devils wrote:
Barkeron wrote: Could King possibly snap at Pete? Sure, it can happen. Will it happen, uh, let just wait for Friday's strip.
but i don't wanna wait!
ditto!

also, King will probably argue, then get ready to sneak out, and pete will find him just as he's about to leave, and ask King that if he really wants to go, he has to admit that he likes being a dog or something, then King'll go and wail on Bino.
But that's just a hope.

Possible but really I still think that Pete has some plans for King that day or something because he let him go to the two other parties. (I think he let him or at least didn't care that he went so why would he care this time.)

Ratros · Post by **Ratros** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:15 pm

Although it's never my intention to point things out, in my quest to find out what image a certain ice-cream was made out of, I have come across many saying that Pete is malicious/evil/jerk/ect. Now not to argue the point that Pete does seem to get some perverse enjoyment out of being mean (ala a certain doctor many of you may know), many of you jump to wild conclusions. Let me refer you back to the opener of ways, what the ferals believed, and the legend to the place Pete was imprisoned. Now let me refer you to the tarot cards. Now let me also remind you of the happenstance of one young Joel. I guess I should also make comments about rich ferrets and intelligent wolves. What you derive from this is all up to you.

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:18 pm

... you didn't actually say anything.

Cerberusx · Post by **Cerberusx** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:20 pm

I got to say there would be no way I would ever or could ever let anyone run my life like King. If I was in his position I would end it in anyway I can. But thats just me.

Teh Brawler · Post by **Teh Brawler** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:23 pm

Cerberusx wrote:I got to say there would be no way I would ever or could ever let anyone run my life like King. If I was in his position I would end it in anyway I can. But thats just me.

Alright then, when you figure out how to end the life of a sentient Griffin with powers far beyond your comprehension, much less your ability, you come tell me.

Vadiant · Post by **Vadiant** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:26 pm

Teh Brawler wrote:
Cerberusx wrote:I got to say there would be no way I would ever or could ever let anyone run my life like King. If I was in his position I would end it in anyway I can. But thats just me.
Alright then, when you figure out how to end the life of a sentient Griffin with powers far beyond your comprehension, much less your ability, you come tell me.

*Is not entirely sure he meant ending Pete's part in it*

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:27 pm

Ratros wrote:Although it's never my intention to point things out, in my quest to find out what image a certain ice-cream was made out of, I have come across many saying that Pete is malicious/evil/jerk/ect. Now not to argue the point that Pete does seem to get some perverse enjoyment out of being mean (ala a certain doctor many of you may know), many of you jump to wild conclusions. Let me refer you back to the opener of ways, what the ferals believed, and the legend to the place Pete was imprisoned. Now let me refer you to the tarot cards. Now let me also remind you of the happenstance of one young Joel. I guess I should also make comments about rich ferrets and intelligent wolves. What you derive from this is all up to you.

Usually I consider my self pretty good at figuring out what people are saying but I've got nothing here could you please clarify because I didn't understand a thing of that.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:32 pm

*scratches head*

I'm kind of at a loss myself.

Teh Brawler · Post by **Teh Brawler** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:34 pm

Sleet wrote:*scratches head*

I'm kind of at a loss myself.

I think they're all references in the comic that would build the argument. However, references an argument do not make.

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:47 pm

Ratros wrote:in my quest to find out what image a certain ice-cream was made out of

It's a Danroo. That's what Ponbon is. Nose around on Rick's DA for sketches of the cutie!

Ratros · Post by **Ratros** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:02 am

Apologies IceKitsune. I rather hate explaining things since it takes time and energy and makes me feel like I'm coddling people, but since I might be a bit confusing (and bored off my bubblegum), I'll post the comics with a brief explanation why I mentioned them.

1. The ferals prophecy:
https://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/11/ ... done-that/

Obviously the power they are referring to would be Pete. Now this brings up a contradiction between what Tarot says (that he will bring about the beginning of the end) and the prophecy, but let me point out two things.

First she never actually states that Pete is evil, and second she never says what's supposed to end. Prophecies are meant to make you think one thing, but really mean something entirely different (it's in the writers rulebook). This is further supported by the talk of tarot cards. While when one thinks of the card of death they take it literally, it actually has an altogether different meaning (the fact that it supports my theory is just coincidental). Taking things at face value when they're said in any kind of pretense such as fortune telling is foolish to say the least.

Tarot's warning: https://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/11/23/so-cool/
Tarot cards: https://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/01/ ... l-culprit/

2. Rich ferrets and wolves

https://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/10/ ... st-friend/
https://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/10/ ... o-they-do/

Now then, you'll see that there is a reinforcement here of proving that all species are equal. Normally when such a pattern emerges in a story you call it foreshadowing for future arcs, but meh. It was just an after thought.

3. Young Joel

I'm pretty sure his name is Joel, but since I'm sleepy let me just state that I'm talkin bout human King. Anyways, Joel is one of the deepest characters in Housepets (which also explains why he has such popularity). When we first see Joel, he's part of Peta, which, to his credit, wasn't his first choice as an activist group. He has a desire to help animals, but his past experiences with his own pets have given him mental scars to say the least. His kind nature usually takes a backseat because of these bad memories. If he could solve this problem, and see animals as more than...well...animals, then he could really do some good, which leads one to wonder why Pete choose him in the first place.

Comics: https://www.housepetscomic.com/category ... er-shadow/

4. Pete himself

Pete has never actually been shown to be overly cruel. You have to remember that the place where the characters live is the exception, not the rule, to how people treat their pets. In truth, I'd say that Pete is treating King this way for a reason, and then there may also be a reason why King has met Sasha. Pete is treating King as a pet, not as a member of the family.

Alright, in the interest of not trying to ruin anything if I'm on to something, I'll stop here. Let me just say that if you think Pete is little more than a jerk, than you haven't been paying attention.

ReCreate · Post by **ReCreate** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:46 am

ctcmjh wrote:
Kyderra wrote:To late!

Guess (c) copyright isn't what it use to be
I'll just have something else as the start! I don't need your idea about King joining the K-9 unit! I'll get a better idea about King! With Blackjack and hookers! In fact, screw the idea about King!

You just referenced futurama.
I love you.

Cerberusx · Post by **Cerberusx** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:56 am

Teh Brawler wrote:
Cerberusx wrote:I got to say there would be no way I would ever or could ever let anyone run my life like King. If I was in his position I would end it in anyway I can. But thats just me.
Alright then, when you figure out how to end the life of a sentient Griffin with powers far beyond your comprehension, much less your ability, you come tell me.

I already know one of the best ways to end Pete the Griffin's life. And that way is the use of nuclear power and that could vary from anything nuclear/radioactive, bomb, and even try to cause a nuclear melt down at a nuclear power plant. The melt down doesn't have to kill him, as long as the radiation does.

But if I had to be more 'practical,' I would use a gun (.50 caliber,) bomb, poison, and if it came down to it, I would even do reasurch to find out if Pete has any type of weakness(s) and exploit it.

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:27 am

Barkeron wrote:
Anthroguy101 wrote:King X Fox anybody? jk (or am I?)

I smelling a new branch of shipping popping up there. Lets just hope it doesn't start...

Could King possibly snap at Pete? Sure, it can happen. Will it happen, uh, let just wait for Friday's strip.

rickgriffin wrote:no

Okay, so it's not an exact quote, but that's pretty much what he said about the subject. I mean, even the word martians is censored, so I don't think Rick likes that kinda stuff...