As well you should. Dove is the avatar of every elitist gamer who made you audition before joining his group, who expected you to sit and take their crap as they GMed like you were his targets to knock down, or (as a player) expected you to acknowledge his superiority over your game world.
Villains may exist, but the moment you start enjoying what they do, then you become part of the problem.
No. Don’t punch him yet. He’ll take to mean he won. Just dust yourself off and leave. Literally dust yourself off. Leave all that cheeto dust on the brand new carpet. He might just have an apoplectic fit right then and there.
Dove will take everything to mean he won. Get your shots in while you can. Slime like that get away with so much stuff because cowards slink away doing nothing in order to take some imaginary high ground (quietly, emo-like, in dark corners).
Just check for witness and cameras first….
If the moral high ground is imaginary, why would one need to check for witnesses and cameras? If hitting him is right then why fear legal repercussions? Just react with rage anytime someone angers you, to hell with the consequences.
Yes, Dove will believe he has won unless he has literally lost everything and is unable to deny it, in which case he will still mentally assign blame to others rather than face the fact he is the human equivalent of a cancer cluster. And you know what the worst thing about cancer is? The fact that you decide to let it win when it turns you into the same destructive thing it is.
Nah, punching is too easy. Instead, she should first say to Dove “I’m pretty sure the store is his” gestures to Lee. Then follow it with this remark to Lee but make sure Dove hears it: “Even if Sam doesn’t take your deal, you should still fire your spokeman. He’s about as useful as a s#!t-filled stocking at Christmas.”
Brian, i know you cannot give away the punchline but can you ensure that the manure truck labeled ‘karma’ is completely full before it hits dove.
the guy is just really asking for it.
Where was that bravado when Lee put you in your place, you insufferable fucking toad?
Brain, I swear to Christ: when the day comes and you publish the strip this piece of shit finally gets his definitive comeuppance, I will have it printed, framed, and mounted over my bed to give me sweet dreams.
Naw, you all have it wrong. The Best way to handle Philly-Boy while Lee is standing there (and even when he isn’t) is to do one simple thing: Be a customer.
If Philly-Boy starts being rude and threatening to customers, (particularly while the store’s owner is present), he’ll dig his own grave. Regardless of whatever else Lee might think, he’s a businessman first and will toss Philly-Boy out on his over-priced haircut faster than you can say “Right to Work Laws” if(when) his Faceman starts costing him customers and the money they would’ve spent a his store. >:)
You know, I don’t remember if it’s ever been stated where the comic takes place (state-wise, that is). I only bring that up because depending on the state (well, I honestly only know for sure if it’s California) Dove’s last line there could be a straight up misdomeanor (California penal code 415 point…something: fighting words: anything said with the intent to illicit a violent response). That all said, punching Dove (while satisfying & deserved) would probably be a bad idea at the moment.
I swear I’ve count over the years how many blimp-sized bastards with shit attitude I’ve smacked the unholy hell out of for talking to other players like this. it was at LEAST half a dozen. arrogant upstart bastard!
cant wait to see dove get his. dude talks a lot of shit for a guy who got thrown the fuck out of a public tournament for being a douche, JUST GOT PUT IN HIS PLACE BY SAM’S BROTHER, and got an actual stocking full of shit for christmas.
…I’m amazed Brett hasn’t shown up to remind him of that, btw…
Good job Brian. The panel 3 art for Dove actually made me a little sick. I can’t wait until he gets a fully loaded karma sandwich shoved into his nethers
I wonder where Lee actually went in between Sam leaving and Dove pulling out that shit eating move? Lee may well still be around and if he has good hearing, will make a note of it.
He may not reprimand Dove straight away for his customer disservice but I feel that he will be watching and gathering evidence of him performing poorly at his job so that when he does fire Dove (and Dove will no doubt take to the courts for wrongful termination), Lee will have evidence that the termination was fair and square.
Now it makes me wonder if the place has CCTV (hidden or otherwise) because that would just be the icing on the cake for Lee to have video evidence of Dove’s crappy customer service skills.
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HOVER-TEXT: I need a shower.
I always need a shower after seeing Phillip Dove.
As well you should. Dove is the avatar of every elitist gamer who made you audition before joining his group, who expected you to sit and take their crap as they GMed like you were his targets to knock down, or (as a player) expected you to acknowledge his superiority over your game world.
Villains may exist, but the moment you start enjoying what they do, then you become part of the problem.
Shits like this are the reason Old Man Henderson came into existence.
Great strip, Brian but I think I noticed a typo. Did you mean to have Dove say “soon-to-be-former employer” in panel 2?
Need Kill Bill mash up art ASAP Kill Phil!
Oh man, and the cheeto hazmat suit will be great as the yellow track suit!
WeeeOOOOWeeeeOOOOWeeeeOOOOOWeeeeOOOOOO Bum BAHDUM bahdumbumBUUUUUM
Punch him. No one will blame you. 3/4 potential witnesses are your friends. Pretty sure there’ll even be applause.
No. Don’t punch him yet. He’ll take to mean he won. Just dust yourself off and leave. Literally dust yourself off. Leave all that cheeto dust on the brand new carpet. He might just have an apoplectic fit right then and there.
Dove will take everything to mean he won. Get your shots in while you can. Slime like that get away with so much stuff because cowards slink away doing nothing in order to take some imaginary high ground (quietly, emo-like, in dark corners).
Just check for witness and cameras first….
If the moral high ground is imaginary, why would one need to check for witnesses and cameras? If hitting him is right then why fear legal repercussions? Just react with rage anytime someone angers you, to hell with the consequences.
Yes, Dove will believe he has won unless he has literally lost everything and is unable to deny it, in which case he will still mentally assign blame to others rather than face the fact he is the human equivalent of a cancer cluster. And you know what the worst thing about cancer is? The fact that you decide to let it win when it turns you into the same destructive thing it is.
Do not become the thing you hate.
Nah, punching is too easy. Instead, she should first say to Dove “I’m pretty sure the store is his” gestures to Lee. Then follow it with this remark to Lee but make sure Dove hears it: “Even if Sam doesn’t take your deal, you should still fire your spokeman. He’s about as useful as a s#!t-filled stocking at Christmas.”
Panel Four: SHORYUKEN
Brian, i know you cannot give away the punchline but can you ensure that the manure truck labeled ‘karma’ is completely full before it hits dove.
the guy is just really asking for it.
It isn’t *your* store, Phil. You’re just the (extremely replaceable) help.
Right, you’d think he’d know better than to leave himself open after the events we just saw unfold.
Probably ought to be “soon to be” in the second panel.
Don’t hit him it’s assault,
Where was that bravado when Lee put you in your place, you insufferable fucking toad?
Brain, I swear to Christ: when the day comes and you publish the strip this piece of shit finally gets his definitive comeuppance, I will have it printed, framed, and mounted over my bed to give me sweet dreams.
@Sean Barrett HERE HERE!!!!
Don’t forget you can go back and find him enjoying the gift Krampus left for him;
https://d20monkey.com/comic/christmas-2015-finale/
Uh oh, still a chance of Dallas doing a violence… and nobody would blame her in the slightest…
Punch him. Punch him in his goddamn fat face and break his goddamn eye socket.
Don’t punch him, he clearly needs a hug.
Love conquers all… Cheeto-Covered Love
Villians gonna be vill’an. Dove is earning the hate we have for him. Great writing!
Naw, you all have it wrong. The Best way to handle Philly-Boy while Lee is standing there (and even when he isn’t) is to do one simple thing: Be a customer.
If Philly-Boy starts being rude and threatening to customers, (particularly while the store’s owner is present), he’ll dig his own grave. Regardless of whatever else Lee might think, he’s a businessman first and will toss Philly-Boy out on his over-priced haircut faster than you can say “Right to Work Laws” if(when) his Faceman starts costing him customers and the money they would’ve spent a his store. >:)
Truly, that would be the sweetest victory if it could happen.
And just like that you remove any remote sympathy there was for the poor fool.
Only if we had any sympathy for said fool from the start.
That’s the thing. Shitbags like Dove rarely get their karma/comeuppance/whatever. They often end up running things/rich/rewarded for their shittery.
The best revenge is living well in spite of him.
No punchline is necessary for the next five installments – just a line of punches.
That there is a kid in desperate need of a SHORYUKEN! style dick punch.
I for one absolutely love this storyline- well done!
You know, I don’t remember if it’s ever been stated where the comic takes place (state-wise, that is). I only bring that up because depending on the state (well, I honestly only know for sure if it’s California) Dove’s last line there could be a straight up misdomeanor (California penal code 415 point…something: fighting words: anything said with the intent to illicit a violent response). That all said, punching Dove (while satisfying & deserved) would probably be a bad idea at the moment.
“Rest assured, I was on the internet within minutes, registering my disgust throughout the world… via Yelp.”
I swear I’ve count over the years how many blimp-sized bastards with shit attitude I’ve smacked the unholy hell out of for talking to other players like this. it was at LEAST half a dozen. arrogant upstart bastard!
cant wait to see dove get his. dude talks a lot of shit for a guy who got thrown the fuck out of a public tournament for being a douche, JUST GOT PUT IN HIS PLACE BY SAM’S BROTHER, and got an actual stocking full of shit for christmas.
…I’m amazed Brett hasn’t shown up to remind him of that, btw…
Good job Brian. The panel 3 art for Dove actually made me a little sick. I can’t wait until he gets a fully loaded karma sandwich shoved into his nethers
Proper response: “But it’s not your store. Is it Lee?”
I wonder where Lee actually went in between Sam leaving and Dove pulling out that shit eating move? Lee may well still be around and if he has good hearing, will make a note of it.
He may not reprimand Dove straight away for his customer disservice but I feel that he will be watching and gathering evidence of him performing poorly at his job so that when he does fire Dove (and Dove will no doubt take to the courts for wrongful termination), Lee will have evidence that the termination was fair and square.
Now it makes me wonder if the place has CCTV (hidden or otherwise) because that would just be the icing on the cake for Lee to have video evidence of Dove’s crappy customer service skills.
I would start a rumour that the place is actually a cover for crack dealing, that should give some interesting customers.
With that Cheeto Hazmat suit on, the best thing for Dallas to do at that moment is to clap her hands and let the dust flow free.