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Hookbill the Goomba · 08-06-2007, 03:27 AM

YES, The Downer has the exclusive on the crisis in the Dragon's Realm!

I think I should point out that there is officially a completely white room in The Phantom's house where he has most of his conversations with Alien.

Morai · 08-06-2007, 10:20 AM

I for one, think that's a fantastic use of that much money.

the guy who be short · 08-07-2007, 04:59 AM

I agree - for once, Alien's done something cool and helpful (in my view... who wouldn't want a walking house?)

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-07-2007, 05:24 AM

You're all forgetting that £5,000 is no where near enough money to build a walking house with Lazar guns and a mini bar. He probably payed for the rest of it with phantom's life savings.

Bêthberry · 08-09-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I think I should point out that there is officially a completely white room in The Phantom's house where he has most of his conversations with Alien.

I'm a bit confused, as I often am these days. Is there anything intrinsically different between a white room and a white house? And does it have black curtains? And should I be thinking of Eric Clapton or Someone Else? It's a war edition after all.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-09-2007, 05:58 AM

The intrinsic difference would be that a white room is just one room where as a house is the whole house. I like to imagine that the white room has no windows, just one trap door in the ceiling and bright lights everywhere.

But once again, I think we're delving too deeply into silly details.

the guy who be short · 08-10-2007, 03:24 AM

Whatever the white-room situation, I'm glad that Downsland uses the British pound - none of this new-fangled 'dollar' nonsense.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-10-2007, 03:50 AM

I did take some time to consider what currency to use. I even tried to invent a new one, but thought it would just complicate things. I think the currency I invented was called 'Globdules' or something. The Symbol was ♪
I think the exchange rate was along the lines of ♪1 = £40
You know what, I think I'll start using Globdules in more Downer articles

EDIT:

100 Groats (g)= ♪1

Lalwendë · 08-10-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Whatever the white-room situation, I'm glad that Downsland uses the British pound - none of this new-fangled 'dollar' nonsense.

If it was Dollars or Euros then Alien would never have been able to afford a walking house with laser guns - he'd have been lucky to afford a second hand Robin Reliant

I like how the Downer is to all intents and purposes a free newspaper! It would certainly be a major improvement on Metro; how about suggesting this to our bus companies, Mr Hookbill?

Bêthberry · 08-10-2007, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

The intrinsic difference would be that a white room is just one room where as a house is the whole house. I like to imagine that the white room has no windows, just one trap door in the ceiling and bright lights everywhere.

Well, it still sounds like something expandable, made with some kind of material like Alice's mushroom. Serious Cat are Cheshire?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill

100 Groats (g)= ♪1

I grok groats.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-13-2007, 01:52 AM

Once again we delve into the weird and wondrous world of journalism and insanity.

This week, we meet the phantom's grandfather.

the guy who be short · 08-13-2007, 04:50 AM

"Next week we invade Iceland or maybe Norway."

My original plan to take over the world began in much the same way. What a coincidence. About time we Downers started to take over...

The Sixth Wizard · 08-13-2007, 07:00 AM

I KNEW those penguins were up to something... No wonder Lommy denied it, she was in on the plot!

08-06-2007, 03:27 AM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Going to the polls is not an option YES, The Downer has the exclusive on the crisis in the Dragon's Realm! I think I should point out that there is officially a completely white room in The Phantom's house where he has most of his conversations with Alien. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-06-2007, 10:20 AM	#2
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	I for one, think that's a fantastic use of that much money. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

08-07-2007, 05:24 AM	#4
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	You're all forgetting that £5,000 is no where near enough money to build a walking house with Lazar guns and a mini bar. He probably payed for the rest of it with phantom's life savings. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-09-2007, 05:58 AM	#6
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	The intrinsic difference would be that a white room is just one room where as a house is the whole house. I like to imagine that the white room has no windows, just one trap door in the ceiling and bright lights everywhere. But once again, I think we're delving too deeply into silly details. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-10-2007, 03:50 AM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I did take some time to consider what currency to use. I even tried to invent a new one, but thought it would just complicate things. I think the currency I invented was called 'Globdules' or something. The Symbol was ♪ I think the exchange rate was along the lines of ♪1 = £40 You know what, I think I'll start using Globdules in more Downer articles EDIT: 100 Groats (g)= ♪1 __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 08-10-2007 at 05:02 AM.

08-07-2007, 04:59 AM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	I agree - for once, Alien's done something cool and helpful (in my view... who wouldn't want a walking house?)

08-10-2007, 03:24 AM	#7
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Whatever the white-room situation, I'm glad that Downsland uses the British pound - none of this new-fangled 'dollar' nonsense.

08-13-2007, 01:52 AM	#11
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Raise your pipes! Once again we delve into the weird and wondrous world of journalism and insanity. This week, we meet the phantom's grandfather. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 08-15-2007 at 02:32 AM.

08-13-2007, 04:50 AM	#12
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	"Next week we invade Iceland or maybe Norway." My original plan to take over the world began in much the same way. What a coincidence. About time we Downers started to take over...

08-13-2007, 07:00 AM	#13
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	I KNEW those penguins were up to something... No wonder Lommy denied it, she was in on the plot!

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