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Hookbill the Goomba · 07-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

The lunch in that cafeteria looks great!

John Fillis appears to agree.

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

Humphrey is the first name that springs to my mind...

Inziladun · 07-06-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

Humphrey is the first name that springs to my mind...

Barry the Barrow Skull

Boromir88 · 07-06-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

Humphrey is the first name that springs to my mind...

Captain Hubert ('Who-bear' or just 'Hugh-burt') Mort

Nogrod · 07-06-2009, 07:09 PM

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

Inziladun · 07-06-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

Now that you mention it, you're right. I can almost hear Devo playing....

Morai · 07-07-2009, 08:20 PM

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BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

I thought I'd throw in "Larry."

"Hammond Skull" sounds pretty good too, though.

Oddwen · 07-07-2009, 10:34 PM

Hammond Scull
Pore Yorick
Poor Richard
The Reader's Digestions
Strande
Sherlock Bones
Skulduggery
Grave the Grave
Headly LeBonne
Bone Appetite
Bone Voyage

Are all amusing. To me at least.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-08-2009, 04:58 PM

It's time to see what kind of stuff Formy and Alien are getting up to. This week, see a special guest. It's LAL!

Previous episodes can be found in the:

COMICAL ARCHIVE
THING OF DOOM!!

Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see...

Legate of Amon Lanc · 07-07-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

I liked it a lot!!

And I must say, I also like the new P&A more and more. The drawings are really good too. And hard to admit it, but Peter Hampton is just cool. Though I like John Fillis too. And SpM. And of course Beef, sorry, Alien, he's just awesome even in this one. And everybody, basically...

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

The lunch in that cafeteria looks great!

Quite so! I am interested in John's in particular. It looks... well, it LOOKS.

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

(Boldening mine) You brought me to an idea. What about Hammond Scull? Or Hammond the Skull? Or something of that sort.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

(Boldening mine) You brought me to an idea. What about Hammond Scull? Or Hammond the Skull? Or something of that sort.

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

Glad you like the new P&A. I'm surprised Formy himself hasn't commented. (and the phantom, of course

)

Boromir88 · 07-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Yes, in fact I withdraw my suggestion and throw a second behind Hammond Skull, or any variant.

Pitchwife · 07-07-2009, 11:15 AM

What about Pastor Skull (see here)?

Formendacil · 07-07-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

Glad you like the new P&A. I'm surprised Formy himself hasn't commented. (and the phantom, of course

)

Heh. I'm waiting to see how/if I die before I give it my mouldy seal of approval.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

Heh. I'm waiting to see how/if I die before I give it my mouldy seal of approval.

Let's just say that the future holds some strange and HORRIBLE things. And giant Strawberries.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

Because the people at The Downer think that the Seventies and Eighties are futuristic.

Eönwë · 07-07-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

How about Bob?

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Okay peoples, today sees the dramatically untriumphant return of The Downer! I've revamped it a bit, but kept the format roughly the same. Hope you like the new look for Hammond the Skull. Yes, that's the name I've chosen.

Thanks a bundle to TheGreatElvenWarrior for her story. Special prizes will go to people who send me stories in the future.

Now, back to Philip and John. Today we learn a bit more about the Bus Company. Philip also drinks some milk. That's good... isn't it.

On Thursday we'll see exactly how Alien got the job in that bar. Maybe.

As always,

KEEP UP WITH THE PHANTOM AND ALINE
IN THIS SPECIAL ARCHIVE OF DOOM!!

Incidental, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-12-2009, 10:05 PM

I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story.

I see you added some of your own writing.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-13-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story.

I see you added some of your own writing.

I sometimes have to edit small parts in order to make them fit in the space. Or if a sentence doesn't make sense after editing, it requires some other changes.

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

He should have drunk it anyway.. even the soapiest of wine won't take well to the destruction of the parish plant. Now he'll never have the chance!

You never know, Alien might actually get that new church... Maybe...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-13-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I sometimes have to edit small parts in order to make them fit in the space. Or if a sentence doesn't make sense after editing, it requires some other changes.

I know. I just thought that the one that you edited was just a bit unlike me... That's all...

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-15-2009, 05:02 PM

Good day to you all!

We return to the adventures of Alien and Formy. Perhaps we will discover just what kind of person employed Alien...

Well, there's your answer.

Keep up with the story in

THE ARCHIVE OF
PHALIAN DOOOM!

On Monday we'll see the return of an old foe with funny legs. Can you guess who it is? Probably.

Formendacil · 07-12-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Incidentally, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all...

He should have drunk it anyway.. even the soapiest of wine won't take well to the destruction of the parish plant. Now he'll never have the chance!

07-06-2009, 07:09 PM	#4
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-07-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Hammond Scull Pore Yorick Poor Richard The Reader's Digestions Strande Sherlock Bones Skulduggery Grave the Grave Headly LeBonne Bone Appetite Bone Voyage Are all amusing. To me at least. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

07-08-2009, 04:58 PM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	It's time to see what kind of stuff Formy and Alien are getting up to. This week, see a special guest. It's LAL! Previous episodes can be found in the: COMICAL ARCHIVE THING OF DOOM!! Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

07-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#11
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Yes, in fact I withdraw my suggestion and throw a second behind Hammond Skull, or any variant. __________________ Fenris Penguin

07-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#12
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	What about Pastor Skull (see here)? __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

07-12-2009, 05:02 PM	#17
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Okay peoples, today sees the dramatically untriumphant return of The Downer! I've revamped it a bit, but kept the format roughly the same. Hope you like the new look for Hammond the Skull. Yes, that's the name I've chosen. Thanks a bundle to TheGreatElvenWarrior for her story. Special prizes will go to people who send me stories in the future. Now, back to Philip and John. Today we learn a bit more about the Bus Company. Philip also drinks some milk. That's good... isn't it. On Thursday we'll see exactly how Alien got the job in that bar. Maybe. As always, KEEP UP WITH THE PHANTOM AND ALINE IN THIS SPECIAL ARCHIVE OF DOOM!! Incidental, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

07-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#18
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story. I see you added some of your own writing. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#21
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Good day to you all! We return to the adventures of Alien and Formy. Perhaps we will discover just what kind of person employed Alien... Well, there's your answer. Keep up with the story in THE ARCHIVE OF PHALIAN DOOOM! On Monday we'll see the return of an old foe with funny legs. Can you guess who it is? Probably. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...