Eagle, if cartoonists only did strips on stuff that EVERYONE knows, there wouldn’t be much laughter in the comics….that’s why we have friendly commenters, one of them is sure to know what any given strip is about!
I noted off to the right of the cartoon there are links to Foxtrot’s website, Facebook, and Twitter. Knowing Amend’s sense of humor, I would suggest that they be reordered to put Twitter before Facebook. Then when you look at it it will say “WTF” and grab your attention better :)
There is also some notes about this strip at the Foxtrot site for those who want more info on Pokemon.
I feel like the concept of pokeballs isn’t so far removed that one would have “no idea” what this is about. If nothing else, you can clearly infer that Gilgalith is some sort of pokemon, and that the action of throwing a ball relates to using said pokemon.
This isn’t some super nerdy obscure reference that only die-hard fans are going to get. This is pretty mainstream pop-culture humor.
I wrote this strip the week Pokémon Black and White came out and was torn btwn using an old classic like Charizard or going with one of the new ones. In the end, I went with one of the new ones. I have no idea if Gigalith is particularly awesome, I just thought he looked cool.
A person should not have to do “research” to understand a comic strip.
However, if you don’t get it (as I didn’t either), just move on and chalk one up to being too far removed from the nonsense of the world.
Fogger - excellent point
I’m not interested in keeping up with “trends” like Pokemon (which yes, I realize has been out for quite some time) but at least his angle about the Charizard card with Eileen Jacobson was humorous for us non-Pokeman fans as well
comicgos over 13 years ago
Kids these days!
mentmentboy over 13 years ago
Peter, get outta the way. The pokedex states that it weighs 260 kg.
garfield246 over 13 years ago
FoxTrot: the newspaper edition of Penny Arcade.
abatheguy over 13 years ago
Better step back, Peter. A Snorlax may pop out instead. Better yet, run!
Ray_C over 13 years ago
Look out!! I think it’s gonna hatch.
thetraveller4 over 13 years ago
Eagle, if cartoonists only did strips on stuff that EVERYONE knows, there wouldn’t be much laughter in the comics….that’s why we have friendly commenters, one of them is sure to know what any given strip is about!
Biltil Premium Member over 13 years ago
I noted off to the right of the cartoon there are links to Foxtrot’s website, Facebook, and Twitter. Knowing Amend’s sense of humor, I would suggest that they be reordered to put Twitter before Facebook. Then when you look at it it will say “WTF” and grab your attention better :)
There is also some notes about this strip at the Foxtrot site for those who want more info on Pokemon.
GeraldTarrant over 13 years ago
I feel like the concept of pokeballs isn’t so far removed that one would have “no idea” what this is about. If nothing else, you can clearly infer that Gilgalith is some sort of pokemon, and that the action of throwing a ball relates to using said pokemon.
This isn’t some super nerdy obscure reference that only die-hard fans are going to get. This is pretty mainstream pop-culture humor.
sherpafree over 13 years ago
The Eagle, & Canadian Idiot : it’s about the friendly service you always get on Delta Airlines. Notice he’s pitching with the right.
TheFox99 over 13 years ago
Haha! I love it.
josh_bisbee over 13 years ago
Note from Bill, taken from the website:
I wrote this strip the week Pokémon Black and White came out and was torn btwn using an old classic like Charizard or going with one of the new ones. In the end, I went with one of the new ones. I have no idea if Gigalith is particularly awesome, I just thought he looked cool.
rgcviper over 13 years ago
Wow. Before this comic, I hadn’t heard a word about Pokémon for a LONG time …
Fogger_man over 13 years ago
A person should not have to do “research” to understand a comic strip. However, if you don’t get it (as I didn’t either), just move on and chalk one up to being too far removed from the nonsense of the world.
abatheguy over 13 years ago
Wait a minute…
Since when did Jason have the strength to throw a baseball that far?
Maybe the ball is hollow. Maybe there IS a Pokemon inside. :-o
bossyheifer over 13 years ago
Fogger - excellent point I’m not interested in keeping up with “trends” like Pokemon (which yes, I realize has been out for quite some time) but at least his angle about the Charizard card with Eileen Jacobson was humorous for us non-Pokeman fans as well
DerkinsVanPelt218 over 13 years ago
Finally, a Pokémon Black and White joke! I’ve been into the series since it first hit us in 1998, so I love mentions like this.
Anyone else have the games? If so, how far are you?
chaosandcake over 13 years ago
Ignoring the hate for a moment, I have to say:
Extremely well said, Garfield. Extremely well said.
iFerrarifan about 13 years ago
Screw you!
iFerrarifan about 13 years ago
Btw gigalith is on my team in black.
fmasroor almost 13 years ago
My favorite.
comicsfannate over 11 years ago
Gigalith? Is it 5th generation?
comicsfannate over 10 years ago
Gen 5 was bad, but Gen 6 was amazing. Who agrees?
WilllTreaty74 almost 7 years ago
Gigalith is one of my all-time favorites. Loved this strip.
CalebRitenour over 4 years ago
Yeah, go gigalith! (Personally, I’m a gen 3 kinda guy, but he’s got a cool design)
Tijaro about 4 years ago
gigalith is a pretty good pokemon with a good shiny, 9/10 pokepuffs
Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 over 2 years ago
BOOOOOOOM
skeletron (prime) almost 2 years ago
let’s goooooo gen 5!!