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The repetition of 'burying the lede' makes me suspicious. Someone come up with an insane conspiracy theory about the broad metaphorical cosmic significance of that phrase, please? The best part of the update, though, is clearly this: quote:ARQUIUSPRITE: I advise you to talk about your interests
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PleasingFungus posted:The repetition of 'burying the lede' makes me suspicious.
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Aug 1, 2013 00:07
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Dirk's exasperated "You are without a doubt the shittiest mystical guide anyone has ever had." is pretty great too.
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PleasingFungus posted:The repetition of 'burying the lede' makes me suspicious. Someone come up with an insane conspiracy theory about the broad metaphorical cosmic significance of that phrase, please? Not done this in a while, but I'll see what I can do.... The phrase "burying the lede" has been used twice, first by the narration and second by Arquius. In both cases the idiom is used in its most straightforward figurative sense, so I don't think there's a hidden meaning in that particular choice of phrase. The narrator calls the phrase a "primitive observation" ascribed to the reader, whereas Arquius takes every opportunity to state or insinuate that he is a highly advanced being. It could just be underscoring his buffoonish character (appropriately, given the context, the mockery precedes the mockee). Since this is Homestuck after all, there's always the possibility that some forthcoming instance of it will be more interesting. As a side note, I failed to mention in the other day's update how appropriate it is that Jane is telling Dirk to "CEASE REPRODUCTION" (reproducing is another way of saying splintering).
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Aug 1, 2013 00:29
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You know, this really is a good time to get Dirk talking to someone. Usually, he's too busy to talk. Just look at the first time he and Dave ran into each other. This time, he has nothing better to do. It occurs to me that John and Dirk know less about each other than most characters in this story. I could see John delivering a few choice words of advice on talking to Dave.
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Aug 1, 2013 01:22
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Bobulus posted:You know, this really is a good time to get Dirk talking to someone. Usually, he's too busy to talk. Just look at the first time he and Dave ran into each other. This time, he has nothing better to do. I'm holding out for some ol' fashioned Strider family sword fighting. 13 years of Bro-inflicted midnight puppet-rear end imbroglios demand vengeance.
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Aug 1, 2013 01:43
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Dirk seemed to sound a lot like Dave this update, I'm not sure what it is exactly. It might be that both Dirk and Dave would approach this exasperating situation in fairly similar ways. Still, unless that last page was Hussie's way of indicating that Dirk will spend the next three hours in radio silence, they'll probably get to talking at some point. It's neat to think of Davesprite and ARquiusprite bonding over their mutual experiences as offshoots of the original thing. Sort of like the brief time that Jadesprite and Davesprite spent together.
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Aug 1, 2013 03:13
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Dolash posted:Dirk seemed to sound a lot like Dave this update, I'm not sure what it is exactly. It might be that both Dirk and Dave would approach this exasperating situation in fairly similar ways. Still, unless that last page was Hussie's way of indicating that Dirk will spend the next three hours in radio silence, they'll probably get to talking at some point. I dunno, I can imagine Dave just kind of giving up and ironically going along with the conversation. He HAS had some experience with Equius' weird poo poo before, after all. Especially since Discount Dave seems to do more or less that.
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Aug 1, 2013 03:30
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Hahahahaha so the tumblr outrage brigade is now flipping its collective poo poo over the face that ARquiussprite said that girls have boobs. Apparently this is a sign that Hussie is and I quote "a cissexist piece of poo poo". 
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Aug 1, 2013 03:45
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The best reaction to somebody blowing a poor choice of words out of proportion is to ignore it, rather than draw attention to it.  In other news, "It seems I have a lot in common with myself" is a wonderful turn of phrase.
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Fucknag posted:Hahahahaha so the tumblr outrage brigade is now flipping its collective poo poo over the face that ARquiussprite said that girls have boobs. Apparently this is a sign that Hussie is and I quote "a cissexist piece of poo poo". Further proof Tumblr is a COINTELPRO op aimed at discrediting people who care about things.
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Aug 1, 2013 04:13
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Cabbit posted:The best reaction to somebody blowing a poor choice of words out of proportion is to ignore it, rather than draw attention to it. Sorry I thought this was a forum for making fun of dumb poo poo on the internet. Also, "Yes, I canter magine it won't be". I forgot about the horse puns.
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In case anyone really wanted to know what they were missing on the last page: DIRK: What's happening? ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> What do you mean? DIRK: What? ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> Sir dude, you are breaking up ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> Another glut of artifa% must be blowing through your region DIRK: I can't understand you. DIRK: Are you just cursing non-stop now? ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> Stand by, I will use my potent algorithms to decode your gibberish DIRK: Hello??? ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> I command you to say more interesting things than hello ARQUIUSPRITE: >--> That was too easy to decode
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Cat Mattress posted:Was there ever a time when Arquius has not been solid gold? I've never enjoyed it. It's always ridiculously longwinded and the joke is always "haha he's having a super wordy conversation about things that make you uncomfortable." Also he mostly talks with the least interesting character in the comic.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:07
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Honestly I liked regular Equius way, way more, but hey at least this partially brought him back.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:14
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Fister Roboto posted:I've never enjoyed it. It's always ridiculously longwinded and the joke is always "haha he's having a super wordy conversation about things that make you uncomfortable." Also he mostly talks with the least interesting character in the comic. Glad I'm not the only one that finds Dirk to be a brutally uninteresting character. It didn't help that he often talked with his just-as-boring AI younger self during a good portion of Act 6. That said, I think the inclusion of ARquiusprite is a brilliant idea, and these past few updates firmly prove that. Thanks Equius.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:18
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He's whats known as the straight man, off which a more colourful character will play against. Which is doubly ironic just because Dirk isnt.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:23
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Did anyone notice that ARquius called briefs "snug banana hammocks"? ARquius is incredible and so is Hussie. I just want to read his dialogue forever.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:36
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Fucknag posted:Hahahahaha so the tumblr outrage brigade is now flipping its collective poo poo over the face that ARquiussprite said that girls have boobs. Apparently this is a sign that Hussie is and I quote "a cissexist piece of poo poo". I am the transiest of transgirls and that is pretty much the dumbest response ever, holy poo poo. The gently caress is wrong with you, tumblr, I mean drat that is some quality overreaction. Also Arquius owns so hard forever. I want him to keep bothering people through the rest of the comic.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:47
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Thwack! posted:That said, I think the inclusion of ARquiusprite is a brilliant idea, and these past few updates firmly prove that. Thanks Equius. Agreed, of all the non-action of Act 6, the birth of ARquiusprite is easily the best idea Hussie has ever had. I honestly have no idea why.
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Aug 1, 2013 05:58
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Pack it up. We're done here.
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Fucknag posted:Hahahahaha so the tumblr outrage brigade is now flipping its collective poo poo over the face that ARquiussprite said that girls have boobs. Apparently this is a sign that Hussie is and I quote "a cissexist piece of poo poo". God there is such a difference between being cisnormative and being cissexist just please pick your battles better, friends. quote:ARQUIUSPRITE: I advise you to talk about your interests This is such a great exchange. Sometimes I forget I'm not just reading out of habit and obligation but that I genuinely love this weird-rear end comic.
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Aug 1, 2013 07:52
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My favorite part has to be Dirk not understanding the graphic artifacts and wondering if Arquisprite is just swearing a lot.
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Aug 1, 2013 08:31
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I think this is the first time I've ever looked at the chatlog and thought "I really don't want to read all this." Can anyone give me a quick summary of anything it contains that's actually relevant to the plot?
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Aug 1, 2013 14:38
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Fister Roboto posted:I think this is the first time I've ever looked at the chatlog and thought "I really don't want to read all this." Can anyone give me a quick summary of anything it contains that's actually relevant to the plot? Arquissprite is talking with Davesprite. It's going to take Dirk 3 hours to get back to the session. He may message Dave while heading back.
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Fister Roboto posted:I think this is the first time I've ever looked at the chatlog and thought "I really don't want to read all this." Can anyone give me a quick summary of anything it contains that's actually relevant to the plot? Dairy, Livestock, Muscles, Fine Arts (contains all of the above) (they will be vital to the plot I assure you) Blackheart fucked around with this message at 15:12 on Aug 1, 2013 |
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Aug 1, 2013 15:06
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Yep, last person to leave just turn off the lights.
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WAMPA_STOMPA posted:Did anyone notice that ARquius called briefs "snug banana hammocks"? ARquius is incredible and so is Hussie. I just want to read his dialogue forever. Briefs and banana hammocks are separate things.
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Aug 1, 2013 17:28
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Bongo Bill posted:As a side note, I failed to mention in the other day's update how appropriate it is that Jane is telling Dirk to "CEASE REPRODUCTION" (reproducing is another way of saying splintering). Another interpretation I saw that amused me was CEASE = stop -> turn off -> off and REPRODUCTION = gently caress, robojane telling him to gently caress off in a convoluted tiaratop way.
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Aug 1, 2013 17:40
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senseinobu posted:Arquissprite is talking with Davesprite. It's going to take Dirk 3 hours to get back to the session. He may message Dave while heading back. Also, Diuerse Jacks are approaching at similar speed.
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Nighthand posted:Another interpretation I saw that amused me was CEASE = stop -> turn off -> off and REPRODUCTION = gently caress, robojane telling him to gently caress off in a convoluted tiaratop way. That's, uh, kind of a stretch.
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Aug 1, 2013 18:27
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Nighthand posted:Another interpretation I saw that amused me was CEASE = stop -> turn off -> off and REPRODUCTION = gently caress, robojane telling him to gently caress off in a convoluted tiaratop way. Yes, this seems way more likely than her simply conveying the Condesce's anti-reproduction message, you're right.
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Aug 1, 2013 20:37
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Nighthand posted:Another interpretation I saw that amused me was CEASE = stop -> turn off -> off and REPRODUCTION = gently caress, robojane telling him to gently caress off in a convoluted tiaratop way. The real interesting thing is that CEASE REPRODUCTION is an anagram of A CODPIECE RUSE TORN - Hussie is clearly foreshadowing that Gamzee's codpiece is a distaction (and will soon be torn).
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Aug 1, 2013 21:00
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Dorroile posted:The real interesting thing is that CEASE REPRODUCTION is an anagram of A CODPIECE RUSE TORN - Hussie is clearly foreshadowing that Gamzee's codpiece is a distaction (and will soon be torn). Or "A CODPIECE, ROSE, TURN!" It's a warning, he's right behind her 
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To be fair, it can also be RUN A CODPIECE STORE, which is some pretty solid advice. Thanks Evil Jane!
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Update! http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=008282 I'm a little disappointed that Dave is the one who is supposed to deal the final blow on English. Spades Slick should be the one to do it. 
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Aug 2, 2013 08:57
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Is there more to it than the menu? I can't click on any of them to go anywhere.
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Aug 2, 2013 09:01
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Yeah, the one that "works" doesn't seem to actually work. You can get to the actual Dave and Jade pages by scrolling down to the "latest pages" box, though.
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The left panel is supposed to be the one you can click on, but it appears to do nothing. You can just select the next page from the "latest pages" column.
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Is this a reference to Oregon Trail?: "you...trudge listlessly through the one dimensional narrative. Just like the early settlers did, before they had toilets or cures for stuff". I can't think of any specific reason why Oregon Trail would be mentioned, other than so many of us grew up playing it. There is actually not that many computer or video games mentioned in Homestuck directly, so it would be interesting if that was the reference.
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