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The Might · 01-15-2007, 10:24 AM

Well, I anyway had to lose some weight, so the closing down of the chips factory is a good thing I guess, though they did taste good

And as far as Alien is concerned, I think Lalwende might be right on that one, I could imagine Alien wanting to make an acid-corpse cocktail...poor Phantom

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-22-2007, 03:32 AM

A meek Week to keep a jeep in the deep.

This week, Alien gets a new hobby...

Lalwendë · 01-22-2007, 07:04 AM

I'm not at all surprised I was confused by Serious, as cats continue to confuse me with their strange feline ways...I shall be examining his Litter Box for evidence...

Alien this week reminds me of something my friend once told me - that he was once (allegedly) given a slap by a Sunday School teacher for saying it would have been far more impressive had Jonah swallowed the Whale...

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-22-2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Alien this week reminds me of something my friend once told me - that he was once (allegedly) given a slap by a Sunday School teacher for saying it would have been far more impressive had Jonah swallowed the Whale...

May be, but it certainly would have been funnier.

Imagine! Jonah coming to Nineveh all fat and with a whale shape in the middle of him.

The Might · 01-22-2007, 09:00 AM

Again a really funny edition of Phantom and Alien...
I would expect Alien to jump towards the Elephant and then swallow him in mid flight...
Anyway I would have wanted to hear more about the orange fridge's bank account

The Elf-warrior · 01-26-2007, 04:45 PM

By Michael Delving

On January 21, 2007, at 3:21 P.M., an orange refrigerator walked into a branch of the Robemblind Bank and opened an account. Bank spokesperson Grishwen Bilgewater said, "I don't see any problem with it. He produced all the required documents." Thenamir, the Minister of Moola, was not available for comment but The Barrow-Wight was furious. "What is this world coming to? Doesn't everybody know that refrigerators are not legal persons? I mean they don't have a mind of their own like PCs. The Saucepan Man said, "This is definitely illegal. The refrigerator is only 6 months old." DCI Lalwendë chased away this reporter yelling, "Go away, you blood-sucking gossipmongering half-wit excuse for a huming(sic) being.!" The orange refrigerator, who calls himself Bob, said, "I think the prejudice people are showing towards me is disappointing. The organic essentialist view of personhood has been made obsolete by me and other intelligent machines. I am fully sentient. Age is not relevant to non-biological persons. After a short period of booting up I was fully functional. You know something; I haven't heard any fuss about Lt. Data opening a bank account. I think his humanoid form goes a long way to reducing prejudice against him."

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-29-2007, 02:30 AM

And so it continues!

This week, Alien tries his hand at being Gandalf...

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-05-2007, 04:24 AM

Yes, it's that time again, folks!

But don't think I've forgotten Phantom and Alien. This week, The Saucepan Man makes a come back!

Thinlómien · 02-05-2007, 04:30 AM

Haha, I always knew there was something wrong with Sleepy...

I just wish he'd show up here on the 'downs in honour of that brilliant article about him...

Sleepy Ranger · 02-05-2007, 06:13 AM

Ahem, I'm sorry but I've been unable to use the computer much due to school/university and such. I will however be making a triumphtant return in April. Yes, I have something planned.

Also since it never got out I believe, TORE won ME Idol. In other news, that was not me it was my doppleganger.

The Might · 02-05-2007, 11:35 AM

interesting couple there - a chicken and a wight

Morai · 02-05-2007, 04:55 PM

Aw. I always knew he had a soft spot for feathers.

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2007, 05:14 PM

wow... silly police always surrounding my house... won't they learn that the endangered pandas i smuggled over are in a warehouse across town...

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-08-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy Ranger

I will however be making a triumphtant return in April. Yes, I have something planned.

I can see the Headline now: "Sleepy Return ruined by Alien."

Oddwen · 02-08-2007, 07:51 PM

Holy fried Rings! I used to have a chicken exactly like that one!!

But our marriage ended because...she was a hen.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 02-08-2007, 08:46 PM

You keep suprising me Mr. Hookbill, I am wondering if you will ever run out of stories for the Newspaper.

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-19-2007, 02:34 AM

Unfortunately, there was no News this week. So, I had a look through The Downer's archives and found this long lost edition from many, many years ago. Enjoy!

It even comes with the whimsical adventures of Sir Phantom and Master Alan...

Even Serious Cat was around in those days...

Volo · 02-19-2007, 06:53 AM

Ye jolly good ol' times!

Thinlómien · 02-19-2007, 09:09 AM

Poor Serious Cat! That moustache is horrible.

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-19-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Poor Serious Cat! That moustache is horrible.

Really? I thought it quite honourable.

The Might · 02-19-2007, 11:21 AM

So did I...serious cat looks great
Anyway...interesting idea with the Downer this week...
Perhaps a retro cartoon of Phantom and Alien follows...
I could imagine Alien smoking a pipe and asking a butler to bring him some tea

THE Ka · 02-22-2007, 11:23 AM

What a dandy cat!

No wag of my finger, but a sure tip of my hat to that striking show.

~ Aesthete Ka

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-23-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

I could imagine Alien smoking a pipe and asking a butler to bring him some tea

Hope you liked that.

01-15-2007, 10:24 AM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, I anyway had to lose some weight, so the closing down of the chips factory is a good thing I guess, though they did taste good And as far as Alien is concerned, I think Lalwende might be right on that one, I could imagine Alien wanting to make an acid-corpse cocktail...poor Phantom __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-22-2007, 03:32 AM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	A meek Week to keep a jeep in the deep. This week, Alien gets a new hobby... __________________ 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...

01-22-2007, 07:04 AM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I'm not at all surprised I was confused by Serious, as cats continue to confuse me with their strange feline ways...I shall be examining his Litter Box for evidence... Alien this week reminds me of something my friend once told me - that he was once (allegedly) given a slap by a Sunday School teacher for saying it would have been far more impressive had Jonah swallowed the Whale... __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-22-2007, 09:00 AM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Again a really funny edition of Phantom and Alien... I would expect Alien to jump towards the Elephant and then swallow him in mid flight... Anyway I would have wanted to hear more about the orange fridge's bank account __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-26-2007, 04:45 PM	#6
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Robemblind Bank gives fridge account! By Michael Delving On January 21, 2007, at 3:21 P.M., an orange refrigerator walked into a branch of the Robemblind Bank and opened an account. Bank spokesperson Grishwen Bilgewater said, "I don't see any problem with it. He produced all the required documents." Thenamir, the Minister of Moola, was not available for comment but The Barrow-Wight was furious. "What is this world coming to? Doesn't everybody know that refrigerators are not legal persons? I mean they don't have a mind of their own like PCs. The Saucepan Man said, "This is definitely illegal. The refrigerator is only 6 months old." DCI Lalwendë chased away this reporter yelling, "Go away, you blood-sucking gossipmongering half-wit excuse for a huming(sic) being.!" The orange refrigerator, who calls himself Bob, said, "I think the prejudice people are showing towards me is disappointing. The organic essentialist view of personhood has been made obsolete by me and other intelligent machines. I am fully sentient. Age is not relevant to non-biological persons. After a short period of booting up I was fully functional. You know something; I haven't heard any fuss about Lt. Data opening a bank account. I think his humanoid form goes a long way to reducing prejudice against him." __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

01-29-2007, 02:30 AM	#7
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	And so it continues! This week, Alien tries his hand at being Gandalf... __________________ 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...

02-05-2007, 04:24 AM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Yes, it's that time again, folks! But don't think I've forgotten Phantom and Alien. This week, The Saucepan Man makes a come back! __________________ 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...

02-05-2007, 04:30 AM	#9
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Haha, I always knew there was something wrong with Sleepy... I just wish he'd show up here on the 'downs in honour of that brilliant article about him... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-05-2007, 06:13 AM	#10
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	I'm not deeeeeaaaaad! Ahem, I'm sorry but I've been unable to use the computer much due to school/university and such. I will however be making a triumphtant return in April. Yes, I have something planned. Also since it never got out I believe, TORE won ME Idol. In other news, that was not me it was my doppleganger. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

02-05-2007, 11:35 AM	#11
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	interesting couple there - a chicken and a wight __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

02-05-2007, 04:55 PM	#12
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Titles get married..... Aw. I always knew he had a soft spot for feathers. __________________ "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

02-05-2007, 05:14 PM	#13
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	wow... silly police always surrounding my house... won't they learn that the endangered pandas i smuggled over are in a warehouse across town... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

02-08-2007, 07:51 PM	#15
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Holy fried Rings! I used to have a chicken exactly like that one!! But our marriage ended because...she was a hen. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

02-19-2007, 02:34 AM	#17
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Olden Times... Unfortunately, there was no News this week. So, I had a look through The Downer's archives and found this long lost edition from many, many years ago. Enjoy! It even comes with the whimsical adventures of Sir Phantom and Master Alan... Even Serious Cat was around in those days... __________________ 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...

02-19-2007, 06:53 AM	#18
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Ye jolly good ol' times! __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

02-19-2007, 09:09 AM	#19
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Poor Serious Cat! That moustache is horrible. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-19-2007, 11:21 AM	#21
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	So did I...serious cat looks great Anyway...interesting idea with the Downer this week... Perhaps a retro cartoon of Phantom and Alien follows... I could imagine Alien smoking a pipe and asking a butler to bring him some tea __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

02-22-2007, 11:23 AM	#22
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	What a dandy cat! No wag of my finger, but a sure tip of my hat to that striking show. ~ Aesthete Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?