2014/11/07 - A Little Birdie Told Me

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:17 am

sokahu wrote:OK, I hate to be that person, but...I thought they lived near the east coast? American Magpies only live on the west coast. What could it mean dun dun dun DUH

Please! I mean, seriously, how could a scam involving animals in the US of A work without a thieving magpie?!

dtlux1 · Post by **dtlux1** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:07 am

I love the way this new arc is going. And I still say that the golden ring was stolen from someone that Zach knows.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:22 am

sokahu wrote:OK, I hate to be that person, but...I thought they lived near the east coast? American Magpies only live on the west coast. What could it mean dun dun dun DUH

The location of Babylon Gardens hasn't been revealed, but I believe it's in the Midwest (which is well within the Americam Magpie's range). It's entirely possible Cory calls all corvids "magpies," since not everyone is an aviary expert and a wild skunk who presumably isn't literate can't be reasonably expected to know such trivial details. American Magpies also are not, as far as I know, typically blue. Trinket could be any variety or none, a generic bird.

I suppose those are things it could mean.

dtlux1 · Post by **dtlux1** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:09 pm

Dissension wrote:
sokahu wrote:OK, I hate to be that person, but...I thought they lived near the east coast? American Magpies only live on the west coast. What could it mean dun dun dun DUH
The location of Babylon Gardens hasn't been revealed, but I believe it's in the Midwest (which is well within the Americam Magpie's range). It's entirely possible Cory calls all corvids "magpies," since not everyone is an aviary expert and a wild skunk who presumably isn't literate can't be reasonably expected to know such trivial details. American Magpies also are not, as far as I know, typically blue. Trinket could be any variety or none, a generic bird.

I suppose those are things it could mean.

From the pictures I have seen, it seems that they have some blue. Not as bright as in the comic, but that is probably because it is in a comic.

deepskycyan · Post by **deepskycyan** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:14 pm

Aww. Trinket is such a befitting (and cute!) name

Also, magpie victory dance.

Rikunda · Post by **Rikunda** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:13 pm

I called it! Cory is a guy.

Now he just needs to hook up with Zach. *evil laugh*

Saturn381 · Post by **Saturn381** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:19 pm

Yay, another new character!

Douglas Collier · Post by **Douglas Collier** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:24 pm

dtlux1 wrote:
Dissension wrote:
sokahu wrote:OK, I hate to be that person, but...I thought they lived near the east coast? American Magpies only live on the west coast. What could it mean dun dun dun DUH
The location of Babylon Gardens hasn't been revealed, but I believe it's in the Midwest (which is well within the Americam Magpie's range). It's entirely possible Cory calls all corvids "magpies," since not everyone is an aviary expert and a wild skunk who presumably isn't literate can't be reasonably expected to know such trivial details. American Magpies also are not, as far as I know, typically blue. Trinket could be any variety or none, a generic bird.

I suppose those are things it could mean.
From the pictures I have seen, it seems that they have some blue. Not as bright as in the comic, but that is probably because it is in a comic.

By overlapping maps of the ranges of both opossums (Jessica) and black-beaked magpies (Trinket), I have created a map of potential states where Babylon Gardens could be located: Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California, Oklahoma, and Texas. (I left out Kansas because it had to be travelled to in order to visit Bailey).

If we are to understand that Babylon Gardens is located in the Midwest, we could eliminate California, Washington, and Oregon.

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I wonder if I'm going to be censored for posting this (cover-up).

Or Rick will throw in some random forest animals to throw us off and wreck the theory of animals being native to respective areas in connection with our universe.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:00 pm

Again, don't assume a particular species or variety. *giggles* Even if your assumption is correct, ferals are known to hitchhike and could otherwise wind up outside a given "range." This happens in our world, too, albeit without thumbing.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:14 pm

Trinket probably got lost and that is how she ended up in the gardens because her sense of direction stinks. xD

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:16 pm

Douglas Collier wrote:
By overlapping maps of the ranges of both opossums (Jessica) and black-beaked magpies (Trinket), I have created a map of potential states where Babylon Gardens could be located: Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California, Oklahoma, and Texas. (I left out Kansas because it had to be travelled to in order to visit Bailey).

We can narrow it down further using the map I previously created showing where they could be based on driving distance from locations in Kansas. Eliminate the darkest blue circle-ish-square area (which is less than nine hours from any location in Kansas) and you get:

This eliminates Oregon, Washington, and California. Leaving the kidney-shaped area in the center of your map.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:19 pm

I still like my theory of a directionally challenged Trinket better.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:42 pm

You know animals can just ride or drive in this world, right? They don't have to be restricted to their original ranges

Cesco · Post by **Cesco** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:55 pm

There's the ring, or better, there it was.

The magpie is correct, anyway, it's your fault, Cory.

The proposition was going to be good.

Humble skunk? And the magpie was flying over there for pure coincidence? All is looking fake (in particular, Cory's reaction to the theft) and smells of organized scam...

What are they searching from Zach? If really there are Pete and Spirit Dragon behind them, the finality can get more sense...
What could Zach do to go away from they? It's a Cory's problem, now, if it really exists...

Douglas Collier · Post by **Douglas Collier** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:05 pm

Frank wrote:You know animals can just ride or drive in this world, right? They don't have to be restricted to their original ranges

True. However, I don't think ferals have much access to cars (those two never did figure out how to drive that thing). Though birds probably don't have much need for cars.

Come to think of it, I don't think we've seen Falstaff since then. I'm not so sure he made it back to Babylon Gardens.

It'd be funny to see a strip or an arc showing him finally arriving all haggard from an incredible 8 month journey.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:09 pm

Frank wrote:You know animals can just ride or drive in this world, right? They don't have to be restricted to their original ranges

Oh hush, we're detectiving!

ChekeBello · Post by **ChekeBello** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:24 pm

I dont think those two ferals are locals, if they are true scammers, scammers dont stay too long in one place and they doesnt look two know Zach is the opener of ways, even Jess who dont believe in him know who he is. I think they just arrived the zone, so their species and usual location for them are not something that tell us too much about where BG is located

IdleCurator · Post by **IdleCurator** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:13 pm

Chekebello is right they are almost definitely out of town. It is only common sense to steal something from one place and then inconspicuously sell it somewhere completely different in order to prevent suspicion.

Mistacheeeez · Post by **Mistacheeeez** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:21 pm

Argent wrote:
Douglas Collier wrote:
By overlapping maps of the ranges of both opossums (Jessica) and black-beaked magpies (Trinket), I have created a map of potential states where Babylon Gardens could be located: Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California, Oklahoma, and Texas. (I left out Kansas because it had to be travelled to in order to visit Bailey).
We can narrow it down further using the map I previously created showing where they could be based on driving distance from locations in Kansas. Eliminate the darkest blue circle-ish-square area (which is less than nine hours from any location in Kansas) and you get:

This eliminates Oregon, Washington, and California. Leaving the kidney-shaped area in the center of your map.

Also remember how Peanut had Spot (Superdog) in Colorado, which is also one of the places it could potentially be?
Coincidence? I think... maybe... I don't know...

IdleCurator · Post by **IdleCurator** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:31 pm

We have nearly found the precious (said like Smegle/gollum) it will be ours HA Ha Ha!!!

Post by **ArcWolf** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:14 pm

Mistacheeeez wrote:
Argent wrote:
Douglas Collier wrote:
By overlapping maps of the ranges of both opossums (Jessica) and black-beaked magpies (Trinket), I have created a map of potential states where Babylon Gardens could be located: Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California, Oklahoma, and Texas. (I left out Kansas because it had to be travelled to in order to visit Bailey).
We can narrow it down further using the map I previously created showing where they could be based on driving distance from locations in Kansas. Eliminate the darkest blue circle-ish-square area (which is less than nine hours from any location in Kansas) and you get:

This eliminates Oregon, Washington, and California. Leaving the kidney-shaped area in the center of your map.
Also remember how Peanut had Spot (Superdog) in Colorado, which is also one of the places it could potentially be?
Coincidence? I think... maybe... I don't know...

Impressive.

Very impressive.

IdleCurator · Post by **IdleCurator** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:18 pm

You said it arc wolf these poeple are serious. Out of curiosity does anyone know which state rich griffin lives in, that may be a clue.

Prof · Post by **Prof** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:35 pm

Zach wrote:"Try having someone throw a cloak on you just so they can touch its hem."

Sounds like the squirrel nuns

Hlaoroo wrote:Hey, did anybody else notice Zach wiping his sholder with a handkerchief in panel 3? At least, I think that's what he's doing.
Either Cory has sticky paws or Zach's a bit of a germaphobe.

It looks like he does. I have a similar reaction when I have to shake hands with peoole I don't like

deepskycyan wrote:Aww. Trinket is such a befitting (and cute!) name

The first thing I associate with "Trinket" is "annoying", guess I'm a tad Elfquest impaired (nevertheless, the association fits also in this case

).

Post by **Obbl** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:59 pm

Number9Dysonsphere wrote:You said it arc wolf these poeple are serious. Out of curiosity does anyone know which state rich griffin lives in, that may be a clue.

Rick lives in Alabama, though only so much of Alabama shows up on Argent's map (and in the lightest colored area), so maybe not as likely.

Liam · Post by **Liam** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:01 pm

Trinket simply moved here after finding a nice condo furnished in Bauhaus style.

dryideabat · Post by **dryideabat** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:11 am

Well, I'm going to jump on the band wagon and suspect that the true identities of Cory and Trinket are Pete and Dragon, respectively. I wonder what is the deal with the ring and why Cory was so trusting in having Zach pawn it... That thieving magpie stole my precious.

Also, I too suspect that Babylon Gardens is located somewhere east of the Rockies, considering the four seasons they seem to experience each year.

rourkie · Post by **rourkie** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:25 am

Xane wrote:Wanna rub Cory's belly in panel 2.

This. Absolutely.

yellowcrash10 · Post by **yellowcrash10** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:16 am

Argent wrote:
Douglas Collier wrote: [map]
By overlapping maps of the ranges of both opossums (Jessica) and black-beaked magpies (Trinket), I have created a map of potential states where Babylon Gardens could be located: Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California, Oklahoma, and Texas. (I left out Kansas because it had to be travelled to in order to visit Bailey).
We can narrow it down further using the map I previously created showing where they could be based on driving distance from locations in Kansas. Eliminate the darkest blue circle-ish-square area (which is less than nine hours from any location in Kansas) and you get:

[fancier map]

This eliminates Oregon, Washington, and California. Leaving the kidney-shaped area in the center of your map.

Woah. That's some awesome detective work!

Warriorcat1313 · Post by **Warriorcat1313** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:47 am

Am I the only one that is shipping these two hard?

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:36 pm

I don't think ive seen a talking bird besides Pete

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:50 pm

Warriorcat1313 wrote:Am I the only one that is shipping these two hard?

I strongly doubt it.

Also, you guys are crazy with that map. Well done.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:57 pm

Pretty sure Pete was the only talking "birdy" we have seen so far, even if he wasn't an actual bird. I'm still going with my theory that (spoilered bubblegum to not annoy other people with said theory):

Pete is Cory and Dragon is Trinket

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:17 pm

Number9Dysonsphere wrote:You said it arc wolf these poeple are serious. Out of curiosity does anyone know which state rich griffin lives in, that may be a clue.

I think he's in Alabama.

[Edit: oh, someone else already mentioned that]

matthew Wolf wrote:I don't think ive seen a talking bird besides Pete

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:33 pm

She's got to step on it again

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:39 pm

Argent wrote:
Number9Dysonsphere wrote:You said it arc wolf these poeple are serious. Out of curiosity does anyone know which state rich griffin lives in, that may be a clue.
I think he's in Alabama.

[Edit: oh, someone else already mentioned that]

matthew Wolf wrote:I don't think ive seen a talking bird besides Pete

I love the fact that this has a monty python reference

WhoElseButQuagmire · Post by **WhoElseButQuagmire** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:34 pm

matthew Wolf wrote:I don't think ive seen a talking bird besides Pete

And technically Tarot during the Pridelands Imagineate.

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:10 am

Am I the only one who noticed that he said "What" instead of "That"? Shouldn't that be fixed or something?

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:30 am

I think that's intentional, Superstar.

Gives him a bit of an uneducated feel.

IdleCurator · Post by **IdleCurator** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:06 am

Can't wait until tomorrow's post comes out!
I bet they are conmen and have no relation to Pete or Dragon.
I hope I am wrong though Pete and Dragon were hilarious!
Hurray I finally got the avatar and other (words below thingy) sorted.

Post by **Dissension** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:26 am

SuperStar wrote:Am I the only one who noticed that he said "What" instead of "That"? Shouldn't that be fixed or something?

It's part of some New York City and other dialects, typically associated by pop culture with gangsters.