It turns out @yumpinyiminey was right about the coloring of Mysta’s Futura costume. While gocomics continues to give her an all-golden look, I’ve edited today’s strip following last Sunday’s “official” color scheme. Here’s my attempt at how I think she should look:
Mister Roboto acts like he’s mad that he has to mansplain Styx’s concept album Kilroy Was Here to a sexy part-alien lady dressed as a robot who he’s tied to a chair, but let’s be clear: he’s very excited that he gets to mansplain Styx’s concept album Kilroy Was Here to a sexy part-alien lady dressed as a robot who he’s tied to a chair.
Burning her way through the cuffs is out—-she’d hurt her hands and wrists.In the center panel,that mask is looking downright “Mayan”.He’s a unique villain in the sense that the “Grotesque” is in the mask and not his actual face.
In this day and age, businesses (especially large ones) do NOT pay their employees cash. Most folks get their money direct deposited and those that don’t receive a check. (Both get an itemized pay stub.) There would be nothing for our villain to steal except a few checks on which a stop payment would be made.
I used to work payroll for a multi-state manufacturing company, and the only cash we had in our payroll office was a $2000 travel fund. We had two public access points to the payroll office, one inside the plant for workers on duty and one in the public lobby. Both were bullet-proof glass with a shallow trough underneath through which paperwork was pushed. The door to that office was kept locked at all times and the only ones with a key were the head of accounting and the payroll employees (all 2 of us).
A small cultural question.Honeymoon has always called Grandpa Tracy “Pop-Pop”.I’veseen the same phrase(along with “Mee-Maw”)also used in JUMP START and ROSE IS ROSE.But does anybody actually use those phrases in real life?I’ve been alive a long time and I’venever heard them once.
1-KABUKI: Good afternoon. I’m Kabuki and I’ll be your waiter tonight.
2-…May I get you a cocktail while you go over the menu? No? Take your time. I’ll return in a moment with some water.
3-HANDLES: WHAT THE HELL?
KABUKI: I’m thinking of opening a restaurant where all the wait staff is dressed in costumes! I think it’ll be a huge hit. And you’re going to be my hostess.
HANDLES: THAT’S WHY YOU KIDNAPPED ME???
KABUKI: Well, of course. You’re going to have to work on your demeanor though. A hostess must be pleasant as well as attractive.
HANDLES: HOW ABOUT YOU WELCOME MY FOOT UP YOUR…
KABUKI: Now now. Don’t make me regret bringing you on board!
It occurs to me that Mysta may not want to send a telepathic message to Honeymoon out of concern that Honey might take things in her own hands and try to rescue her. Knowing how bold and impulsive her Imoto-Chan can be, Mysta won’t want to take the chance of putting her in danger. I can see Mysta calling the Governor, though.
After seeing today’s first two panels, I got to thinking about how some of us were thinking about how Mysta might zap him in the mask. I’m starting to think that that wouldn’t work, because the mask may not be made of metal. His expressions in panels 1 and 2 lead me to believe that his mask could be made of latex or rubber, and would thus insulate his head from Mysta’s electrical charges.
So, is the delusional Mr. Roboto, robber of payrolls, now going to force young actress Mysta to view the old Styx video on his big flatscreen?
It may be enlightening for her, but she will still take every opportunity to snark him, trying to lead him into a big blunder. Meanwhile, she must be mentally weighing every possible means of escape. So far, she seems not to have invoked any of her lunarian powers.
It looks as though her captivity may continue throughout the week, with the possibility of an escape or rescue held for the Sunday strip….
AnyFace almost 5 years ago
willy007 almost 5 years ago
It turns out @yumpinyiminey was right about the coloring of Mysta’s Futura costume. While gocomics continues to give her an all-golden look, I’ve edited today’s strip following last Sunday’s “official” color scheme. Here’s my attempt at how I think she should look:
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Here again is my edit of yesterday’s strip:
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Counterpoint almost 5 years ago
Music video?
Neil Wick almost 5 years ago
Good morning™, music video watchers!
I’m not sure that giving fashion advice to Mr. Roboto is going get her anywhere, but at least he has in in a relatively calm conversation.
artsyguy65 almost 5 years ago
Roboto is VERY much a fan of ‘80s pop culture: that’s a good facsimile of a Patrick Nagel artwork on the wall.
avenger09 almost 5 years ago
The chair has changed.
Sloppy.
therese_callahan2002 almost 5 years ago
The Fantastic Four never said that to Dr. Doom.
DayDay2001 almost 5 years ago
Roboto is arrogant and careless. Mysta will take him out before this is over.
WilliamVollmer almost 5 years ago
What does being cuffed have to do with Mysta either Zapping Roboto and/or her cuffs? Does she need her hands to guide the zapps?
Durak Premium Member almost 5 years ago
In the silhouette Roboto looks like Gladys Kravitz, in curlers.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation almost 5 years ago
He’s the one who missed the point. she’s giving him grief and being pretty good about it ‘casual fridays’
tcayer almost 5 years ago
“From the band Styx.”
“Eww! I hate Styx!”
“Remove her at once!”
David Rickard Premium Member almost 5 years ago
From today’s Comics Curmudgeon:
Mister Roboto acts like he’s mad that he has to mansplain Styx’s concept album Kilroy Was Here to a sexy part-alien lady dressed as a robot who he’s tied to a chair, but let’s be clear: he’s very excited that he gets to mansplain Styx’s concept album Kilroy Was Here to a sexy part-alien lady dressed as a robot who he’s tied to a chair.
passthejelly almost 5 years ago
Burning her way through the cuffs is out—-she’d hurt her hands and wrists.In the center panel,that mask is looking downright “Mayan”.He’s a unique villain in the sense that the “Grotesque” is in the mask and not his actual face.
Jan C almost 5 years ago
In this day and age, businesses (especially large ones) do NOT pay their employees cash. Most folks get their money direct deposited and those that don’t receive a check. (Both get an itemized pay stub.) There would be nothing for our villain to steal except a few checks on which a stop payment would be made.
I used to work payroll for a multi-state manufacturing company, and the only cash we had in our payroll office was a $2000 travel fund. We had two public access points to the payroll office, one inside the plant for workers on duty and one in the public lobby. Both were bullet-proof glass with a shallow trough underneath through which paperwork was pushed. The door to that office was kept locked at all times and the only ones with a key were the head of accounting and the payroll employees (all 2 of us).
passthejelly almost 5 years ago
A small cultural question.Honeymoon has always called Grandpa Tracy “Pop-Pop”.I’veseen the same phrase(along with “Mee-Maw”)also used in JUMP START and ROSE IS ROSE.But does anybody actually use those phrases in real life?I’ve been alive a long time and I’venever heard them once.
Another Take almost 5 years ago
1-KABUKI: Good afternoon. I’m Kabuki and I’ll be your waiter tonight.
2-…May I get you a cocktail while you go over the menu? No? Take your time. I’ll return in a moment with some water.
3-HANDLES: WHAT THE HELL?
KABUKI: I’m thinking of opening a restaurant where all the wait staff is dressed in costumes! I think it’ll be a huge hit. And you’re going to be my hostess.
HANDLES: THAT’S WHY YOU KIDNAPPED ME???
KABUKI: Well, of course. You’re going to have to work on your demeanor though. A hostess must be pleasant as well as attractive.
HANDLES: HOW ABOUT YOU WELCOME MY FOOT UP YOUR…
KABUKI: Now now. Don’t make me regret bringing you on board!buckman-j almost 5 years ago
Once again, the comments are more interesting than the story. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s “Chair episode.”
yumpinyiminey almost 5 years ago
It occurs to me that Mysta may not want to send a telepathic message to Honeymoon out of concern that Honey might take things in her own hands and try to rescue her. Knowing how bold and impulsive her Imoto-Chan can be, Mysta won’t want to take the chance of putting her in danger. I can see Mysta calling the Governor, though.
passthejelly almost 5 years ago
You call The Governor you’re asking for a 5-hour lecture afterward
JPuzzleWhiz almost 5 years ago
After seeing today’s first two panels, I got to thinking about how some of us were thinking about how Mysta might zap him in the mask. I’m starting to think that that wouldn’t work, because the mask may not be made of metal. His expressions in panels 1 and 2 lead me to believe that his mask could be made of latex or rubber, and would thus insulate his head from Mysta’s electrical charges.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
So, is the delusional Mr. Roboto, robber of payrolls, now going to force young actress Mysta to view the old Styx video on his big flatscreen?
It may be enlightening for her, but she will still take every opportunity to snark him, trying to lead him into a big blunder. Meanwhile, she must be mentally weighing every possible means of escape. So far, she seems not to have invoked any of her lunarian powers.
It looks as though her captivity may continue throughout the week, with the possibility of an escape or rescue held for the Sunday strip….