Thursday August 4, 2005
Book 7: Emperor Pius Dei — Part I: Big Schlock, Little Schlock, What Begins With Schlock?

Transcript

Narrator: The last three strips featured attractive women in bikinis who were talking about relationship issues.
Narrator: While the author insists that it is straightforward character development, the fact that it appeals so strongly to both men and women smacks of fan service.
Narrator: It also seems utterly impossible that such an event could happen.
Narrator: Ever.
Narrator: In the interest of restoring believability, please accept this final panel, featuring a time-traveling Schlock clone.
Ystreben Judge: The Court finds it probable that the Plaintiff did, in fact, shoot down the Mercenary Warship Integrity with a pair of handguns.
Ystreben Judge: The ship is yours. You have 18 hours to get it off my planet.