Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for February 18, 2014
February 17, 2014
February 19, 2014
Transcript:
Marigold: I have seen civilizations rise and fall. I have seen oceans become deserts become forests. I have seen how the stars begin and end. And that photo of your father in mid-sneeze is the best thing.
Phoebe: BEST THING.
Isaac Asimov sometimes wrote about extreme life extension, both in his fiction and non-fiction works. He could present a believable picture that immortals or nearly so would just become more boring, conservative and risk-averse, stifling any progress. He believed death was necessary.
I’ve… seen things you people wouldn’t believe… Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those… moments… will be lost in time, like… tears… in… rain. Time…
Simon_Jester almost 11 years ago
“Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair.”
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl almost 11 years ago
Not as good as Marigold’s sparkly sneeze.
kaykeyser almost 11 years ago
I like these reruns, there at least in the proper season so far.
luducks almost 11 years ago
And in color!
The Life I Draw Upon almost 11 years ago
Words from an immortal. If there were such a human wouldn’t it be interesting to hear their opinions on things.
herdocow almost 11 years ago
Absolutely enjoying the color
wordymom almost 11 years ago
Panel 3 is so beautiful. Wish I could see the universe in Marigold’s eyes every day.
Hag5000 almost 11 years ago
If someone asked me to sum up Unicorn, I would show them panel 3.
Andrew85994 almost 11 years ago
Isaac Asimov sometimes wrote about extreme life extension, both in his fiction and non-fiction works. He could present a believable picture that immortals or nearly so would just become more boring, conservative and risk-averse, stifling any progress. He believed death was necessary.
Andrew85994 almost 11 years ago
Night-Gaunt49Assuming such people would ever do that. You’re still the same person in a different place.
Tandembuzz almost 11 years ago
Perhaps we would learn that it IS all just “vanity”; that all great things and people come and go, and that it really is only love that lasts.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I’ve… seen things you people wouldn’t believe… Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those… moments… will be lost in time, like… tears… in… rain. Time…
reynard61 almost 11 years ago
@ Simon_Jester: I prefer to Behold her Splendor…
The Rolling Cat almost 11 years ago
Yet again, the silly trumps the sublime. Not that I’m saying it like it’s a bad thing, mind you.
Lithovore almost 11 years ago
Sandmare Marigold
CAT EMPIRE LEADER over 3 years ago
Scary 3rd Panel.