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[challenge entry] Under certain lights, Postgate's contribution to entertainment can be truly quantified...

From the Oliver Postgate challenge. See all 135 entries (closed)

(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:04, archived)
# Hahahahha fucking hell.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:05, archived)
# :)
alright dolltits
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:07, archived)
# Wotcher......transformerpenis.
I'm not well, you have to let me off.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:10, archived)
# ah yes
mmm vomit. have you considered going to the doctor?

I know it's a completely zany idea, but surely worth a try...
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:11, archived)
# Yeah but this is me.
I'm far too busy.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:11, archived)
# yes
wait til you're dead, then go to the doctor. I put dibs on your corpse, while you're still warmish please.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# I shall remember to make it my last words.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:17, archived)
# the warmness is not that important
I can always give you a quick blast in the microwave.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:20, archived)
# I reckon I'd taste lovely cooked.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:21, archived)
# Wow risotto....
Sounds interesting.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:27, archived)
# with peas, prosciutto and parmesan.
Oh, and smoked paprika.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:28, archived)
# hmmm, yes... I hadnt considered cooking your luke-warm corpse...
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:28, archived)
# See? That's why I'm here. To think of these things.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:29, archived)
# yes, it's a good plan.
I imagine I'll have quite an appetite.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:33, archived)
# Nothing makes me hungrier than a corpse.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:35, archived)
# haha
right, enough of this. Don't die without giving me notice and I'll make arrangements.

I'm off to finish a drawing. Cheerio.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:38, archived)
# Ok then.
Come back at lunch.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:41, archived)
# I demand that you go home
take the rest of today and tomorrow off.

What are you in work to do and have you done it?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:12, archived)
# All of my work
nope.

I've got about 14 hours worth of stuff too do today.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# can any of it be done from home?
have you considered puking on your boss?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:14, archived)
# Nope, afraid not.
As I run a team I've got to be in the office to run them.

Yes, actually.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:17, archived)
# What if you made a larger than life sized statue of yourself in gold
and had it wired up to say inspirational things to your team.... or things like "I'M ALWAYS WATCHING... ALL HAIL FAE"
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:21, archived)
# I wish I could, I wish I could.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:22, archived)
# heh
I was making a newsletter yesterday which was going on about how customer service departments experience the highest employee sickness rates of any sector
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:24, archived)
# You try being screamed at/looked down on/ threatened 8 hours a day, every day.
My guys are atually pretty good for sickness, which is nice.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:26, archived)
# It's just what Captains have to do.
Can't let the ship go down for a dose of scurvy.
(And it impresses the admirals).
Edit: see fp, sixth image.

But stop if it gets too much, yes? — b3ta needs its captain too!
*breaks out the rum*
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:28, archived)
# :D
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:30, archived)
# *swiftly dodges*
Oh, that was a smile... sorry :D
Seriously: get well soon. I'm no medic, but maybe try to have a good 5 minute rest every hour or so? You don't want to get completely wrung out.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:41, archived)
# :D if only I could pet.
ta though.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:44, archived)
# I hope they do, I can't play the harp!

Ning Captain!
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:10, archived)
# Ningles.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:12, archived)
# poor old bagpuss is taking it badly :(
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:06, archived)
# Hahahahahahahaha
look at his big round face
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:08, archived)
# hm?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:09, archived)
# huh?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:11, archived)
# I thought i detected sarcasmicness
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:12, archived)
# I think he was just pointing out his big round face
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# he certainly does have a big round one.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:15, archived)
# it's a minefield round here isn't it :D
What Proj said, I was commending you on spotting how GL's big neck made the perfect big round headness of Bagpuss. no sarcasm at all.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:16, archived)
# ok.
i didnt profess to it being a clever joke.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:21, archived)
# what does cleverness matter? it made me laugh, job done :)
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:27, archived)
# ok :)
yay
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:29, archived)
# ha ha ha
what IS he growing under his chin...?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:10, archived)
# it's no moon
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:11, archived)
# is it a spare arse?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# That'sno moon
can't believe no other fucker did that
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 22:18, archived)
# A magnificant tumour, it would seem.
Either that or a breathing pouch like a frog.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:12, archived)
# he looks like a
giraffe which has had an anvil fall on it's head
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:15, archived)
# Hahahahahahaaha
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:18, archived)
# Looks like he wore a tie too tight
and a moob popped up there.
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# pffft
I've been working on what I call 'The Lucas Formula' to judge how shit a film is, inspired by The Phantom Menace.. goes roughly like this:

(Budget of film x Pre-release hype (out of 10)) / audience goodwill (out of 10)
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:13, archived)
# i think someone posted a graph of Lucas neck-size vs. film quality :)
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:18, archived)
# Is it just me...?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:14, archived)
# haha
w00t!
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:15, archived)
# Heehee
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:17, archived)
# or the one Brian Blessed played in Phantom Menace
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:18, archived)
# This one?
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:28, archived)
# hahahaha
that's teh fella
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:36, archived)
# haha
Full of win
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 12:23, archived)
# hahaha
nicely
(, Thu 11 Dec 2008, 11:49, archived)