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Haulin Oates posted:Lol, Scott Adams is such a piece of poo poo I think the News Radio episode about Dilbert is very on point. All the non-idiots are like "yeah it's mildly amusing sometimes, we've heard of it" then the spaz won't shut up about how amazing Dilbert is.
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Haulin Oates posted:Lol, Scott Adams is such a piece of poo poo Yeah, and his fall from grace has been remarkable, but his shenanigans made for a decent GBS thread!
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Bring back Dilbert's boner tie.
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Agent Escalus posted:That's pretty much what Scott Adams said except with more mental gymnastics (like everything else he does). Since we appreciate deep cuts in the The Garfield Eats App thread, Adams uses "Elbonia" as a stand-in for third world nations: Wikipedia posted:Elbonia is a fictional non-specific under-developed country used when Adams wants "to involve a foreign country without hurting overseas sales". He says "People think I have some specific country in mind when I write about Elbonia, but I don't. It represents the view that Americans have of any country that doesn't have cable television—we think they all wear fur hats and wallow around waist-deep in mud". The entire country wears the same clothing and hats, and all men have full beards. They are occasionally bitter towards their wealthier western neighbors, but are quite happy to trade with them. The whole country is covered in mud, and has limited technology.
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So it's a racist caricature so it won't offend people. Got it.
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Drink-Mix Man posted:So it's a racist caricature so it won't offend people. Got it. It's okay. Scott Adams said "Elbonia is not offensive." 1,000 times into a mirror so tje world changed and it isn't offensive.
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The elbonians are white whenever they get colored, so I think it's supposed to be in the eastern bloc. At least, those are the poorest cultures you can mock without getting called racist.
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IIRC, the TV series had everyone doing Yakov Smirnoff impressions for the Elbonians. I know too loving much about the Dilbert TV series. Maybe I should become the youngest Dilbert licensee!
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I thought Nathen said he was DONE with the cat and on to the dog. He's switching back and forth between his outfits and pitchman personas like Mick Foley. Picturing a sitcom-esque launch of Garfield Eats Lasagna and Scooby Eats at separate grocery stores at the same time, requiring Nathen to run back and forth between then while switching suits.
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Just received this gem: So apparently Nathen has subcontracted distribution of his lasagnas. This is a little weird since Nathen is a distributor himself. Someone please buy Nathen's lasagnas. Edit: Visited PenguinPickup's webpage and uh, they also specialize in "Clothing Rental, Luggage storage and Dry cleaning"
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Frank Frank posted:Just received this gem: Does this mean I could rent one of Nathen's suits?
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Frank Frank posted:Just received this gem: holy poo poo this is perfect penguin pickup loving SUCKS this guy is presidential in his decision making
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Is this like how he "partnered with Simple Plan" using the high-level business school secret of "paying for a Cameo"?
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Oh but you didn't include the statement from penguin pickup about how dudes eldest son loves garfield
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Does this mean I can order a signed lasagna to PA yet?
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Killingyouguy! posted:Oh but you didn't include the statement from penguin pickup about how dudes eldest son loves garfield You are correct. I had stopped reading the email and had not scrolled down to find...whatever this is: 
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new offsite: Garfield and Lasagna
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Frank Frank posted:You are correct. I had stopped reading the email and had not scrolled down to find...whatever this is: I didn't realize there was so much subtext to Garfield.
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SweetWillyRollbar posted:I didn't realize there was so much subtext to Garfield. DISRUPTIVE INDEED
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Frank Frank posted:Edit: Visited PenguinPickup's webpage and uh, they also specialize in "Clothing Rental, Luggage storage and Dry cleaning" The Big Cow Lasagna is going to be like the pineapples of the Georgian Era, rented rather than sold, and intended not to be eaten, but rather so the clients can show off their wealth and good taste. It already is priced accordingly.
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Frank Frank posted:You are correct. I had stopped reading the email and had not scrolled down to find...whatever this is: Nathen must be overjoyed he's found someone he can communicate with in his unique brand of English.
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Frank Frank posted:You are correct. I had stopped reading the email and had not scrolled down to find...whatever this is:
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Jan 28, 2021 17:50
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Nothing quite as disruptive as a frozen food entree with cartoon branding.
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SweetWillyRollbar posted:Nothing quite as disruptive as a frozen food entree with cartoon branding. It turns into a napkin dispenser, motherfucker
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steinrokkan posted:It turns into a napkin dispenser, motherfucker Wait does it? I thought that was the pizza box turning into a tissue box?
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pseudanonymous posted:Wait does it? I thought that was the pizza box turning into a tissue box? No, the pizza box turns into scraps of cardboard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhOx60xg9j4
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That son of a bitch. As a goon, NOTHING is more disruptive to the frozen food aisle than I am. NOTHING.
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Big Beef City posted:As a goon, NOTHING is more disruptive to the frozen food aisle than I am. NOTHING. 
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steinrokkan posted:It turns into a napkin dispenser, motherfucker Oh God. What have I become?
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Does this imply they're finally selling lasagna to places that are more than a 10 minute panicked drive from the freezer in Nathen's garage?
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I hope someone orders one with the assumption that it’s cooked and ready to eat, and gets a frozen solid lasagne that isn’t going to thaw for at least a day.
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SweetWillyRollbar posted:Oh God. What have I become? a napkin dispenser
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Feline Mind Meld posted:a napkin dispenser Foreverial dispenserized
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EL BROMANCE posted:I hope someone orders one with the assumption that it’s cooked and ready to eat, and gets a frozen solid lasagne that isn’t going to thaw for at least a day. Actually, pre-cooked frozen foods can be, and ideally should be (for food handling reasons) heated straight from frozen. I still can't see how frozen meals can be mailed or even couriered with consistent food safety. What if delivery's delayed? What if it's a particularly hot day and it gets super hot in the back of the delivery truck and the food thaws? What if you're not home when the package comes and it's left on your doorstep in the hot sun? Garfield? More like Barf-yield.
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BigBadSteve posted:Actually, pre-cooked frozen foods can be, and ideally should be (for food handling reasons) heated straight from frozen. Usually they're shipped in styrofoam with dry ice.
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BigBadSteve posted:Actually, pre-cooked frozen foods can be, and ideally should be (for food handling reasons) heated straight from frozen. What if a lazy orange cat is motivated to steal the lasagne from the truck/doorstep?
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SweetWillyRollbar posted:Usually they're shipped in styrofoam with dry ice. OK. But dry ice melts over time at room etc. temperature, and styrofoam isn't a perfect insulator. Disco Pope posted:What if a lazy orange cat is motivated to steal the lasagne from the truck/doorstep? Yet another reason why Nathen should sell dog cum as well as giant lasagnas. A hungry customer, cheated of his Big Cow lasagna, could nonetheless feel sated after guzzling a gallon of "Big Dog Balls" cum. It's good business, and would be a disciplined mental preparation for Nathen prior to becoming active with his new Scooby Doo franchise, which everyone knows is the horniest franchise.
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BigBadSteve posted:OK. But dry ice melts over time at room etc. temperature, and styrofoam isn't a perfect insulator. It's expensive, and super wasteful, but 1-3 day delivery for frozen items is common. It doesn't need to be perfect, just good enough to take advantage of the fact that almost all express packages are delivered on time.
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BigBadSteve posted:OK. But dry ice melts over time at room etc. temperature, and styrofoam isn't a perfect insulator. It's been going on for a while I think. Got frozen Chicago pizza shipped to New Mexico when I was younger. There are guidelines for it depending on the company I guess. Our favorite president sold mail order steaks, so you know it's quality. https://www.easyship.com/blog/how-to-ship-frozen-foods
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BigBadSteve posted:...new Scooby Doo franchise, which everyone knows is the horniest franchise. drat, you're right. I think it might be Nathen's biggest business mistake yet, to licence Scooby Doo and not use that to launch an all-Velma strip club.
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