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Hookbill the Goomba · 12-24-2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks to some quick thinking and a lot of beef, the paper was printed...

There was even an inside page...

And now, the moment that will make you want to throw your computer away with rage...

IT'S FUNGOLTCH AND SCHMURT SAVE CHRISTMAS!!!

Here's a screen shot to whet your appetites.

To see more of these folks...

Comic Archive

And I hope you all have wonderful times.

Credits:

Animation - Matt Cornah
Story board - Joel Cornah (me)

Voices
Fungoltch - Matt
Schmurt - Matt with a higher pitched voice.
Alien - Me
Phantom - Lester Square

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 12-24-2008, 07:08 PM

I can hardly pronounce it myself. And then not reliably.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good wight -- er, night!

Morthoron · 12-24-2008, 11:56 PM

Editorial Reply

Dear Editorial Staff:

I must highly protest your use of an alleged 'poem' by that arrogant Dark Elf fellow in your Christmas edition of the 'Downer. Such impertinence is uncalled for, and sullies the Holiday tradition! This is a time of year for rampant spending and teaching children the essential tools of business: greed, dishonesty and ingratitude. There should be no levity or parody surrounding such a blessed event as the largest quarterly household expenditure on retail merchandise for the fiscal year.

As far as the parody itself, I prefer the original "Night Before Christmas" as it sets the proper marketing tone with dreams of toys swimming about in addled TV-addicted children's heads. It is a veritable toy commercial read by parents to their children at bedtime, and it doesn't cost advertisers a red cent! And what established poet rhymes particular with vehicular? It is preposterous nonsense!

Sincerely,
Morthoron the Moriquendi
The Barrow Downs, NW Arnor

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Keep your socks on the radiator and eat a whole muffin, this week there's some interesting stuff. Probably.

Our epic adventure continues with The Phantom getting in to some trouble. Poor Phantom.

Comic Archive

Mr Gross the Boss first appeared in episode 001 of Volume 2! He came back briefly in this episode. But what is going to happen to Phantom? Who knows?

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-23-2009, 10:46 AM

Sorry, Wednesday was a bit hectic for me. If the same happens next week I may have to revert to the two-comics-a-week deal again. Sorry.

If you've been paying attention, you will have noticed Fish-Man references strung out through this little tale. First seen here, then here and here. Also, the mysterious Mr Namshif's name is a rubbish anagram of 'Fish Man'. Yep. It's all coming together.

If you've forgotten Rune's previous appearances, I shall direct you here and here.
Clearly he's a funny, funny guy. And being digested by Alien didn't mess up your social life, clearly.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 01-24-2009, 06:54 AM

I feel like beating up Alien for that comment about my tie!

I am actually quite suprised that people remember my appearence in Phantom and Alien better than I do. . .

"Man Claims He Can See Into The Distance" - priceless

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-25-2009, 06:02 PM

Alright you lot! Hands on heads! Eat some breads! See some... meds?
Anyway. Here's the news.

The Phantom has some trouble in prison. But he soon deals with it.

Comic Archive

Well, it’s definitely SOMEONE’S wallet.

I hope you're all enjoying the Phantom and Alien volume 2! There are only 44 episodes left! Gosh! I'm already getting into Volume 3 and have plans going as far as volume 6.

Lets just say there are some incredibly seemingly insignificant things that become very, VERY important. So, make sure you keep your eyes open in the upcoming and episodes, and do go back through the previous ones to see if you can come up with any theories...

Morai · 01-25-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Go to Mordor, Gross.

Best Phalien line ever. Well, at least, it's one of my favorites. Also, I've decided I like the way you did the text, it's a lot easier to read now.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-25-2008, 02:46 AM

By the way, if you want to see the other Phantom and Alien related videos or the two other Fungoltch and Schmurt comics, they're on the special website as well...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

IT'S FUNGOLTCH AND SCHMURT SAVE CHRISTMAS!!!

Here's a screen shot to whet your appetites.

To see more of these folks...

Comic Archive

And I hope you all have wonderful times.

Credits:

Animation - Matt Cornah
Story board - Joel Cornah (me)

Voices
Fungoltch - Matt
Schmurt - Matt with a higher pitched voice.
Alien - Me
Phantom - Lester Square

Lindale · 12-26-2008, 01:37 AM

Oh I wish I can understand just what Fungoltch and Schmurt are saying, though.

Anyway, good job on the Downer!!

The Might · 12-26-2008, 08:54 AM

Although I'm pretty sure that what they are saying makes no sense in any language, I'd suspect that this is somewhat loosely based on some Germanic language. At least the "mitt" in the sign gives me the idea that this crazy language had verbs similar to German ones, in this case "mittkruspmoren" or something like that.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-26-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

Although I'm pretty sure that what they are saying makes no sense in any language, I'd suspect that this is somewhat loosely based on some Germanic language. At least the "mitt" in the sign gives me the idea that this crazy language had verbs similar to German ones, in this case "mittkruspmoren" or something like that.

Alright, I'll tell you. It's the lyrics to Kraftwerk's Das Model played backwards. My brother, Matt (animator and voices of Fungoltch and Schmurt), thought this was funnier than my idea of reading out random bits from every language on an electrical instruction manuel.

Well, it's Friday and it's Phantom and Alien time!

On Monday it's 50TH EPISODE TIME!! Yep, we're almost half way through volume two already! After episode 50 goes up, there may be a short break of some other comics not in this story. Exploring the Phantom and Alien's previous attempts at fame.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Get up! Get out! Get... um... Down? It's time for the news...

And now, the first half of Volume 2 of The Phantom and Alien reaches it's shocking climax!

Comic Archive

Alien’s exploding beans were first mentioned HERE, and later HERE.

There will be no Phantom and Alien on Wednesday or Friday. On Monday will begin a week of 'before they were famous' P&As before we go back into the EPIC story.

Thinlómien · 12-29-2008, 05:58 AM

Awww Phantom is cute when he cries!

12-24-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Happy St Ralph The Liar's Day! Thanks to some quick thinking and a lot of beef, the paper was printed... There was even an inside page... And now, the moment that will make you want to throw your computer away with rage... IT'S FUNGOLTCH AND SCHMURT SAVE CHRISTMAS!!! Here's a screen shot to whet your appetites. To see more of these folks... Comic Archive And I hope you all have wonderful times. Credits: Animation - Matt Cornah Story board - Joel Cornah (me) Voices Fungoltch - Matt Schmurt - Matt with a higher pitched voice. Alien - Me Phantom - Lester Square __________________ 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; 12-25-2008 at 07:34 AM.

12-24-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	I can hardly pronounce it myself. And then not reliably. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good wight -- er, night! __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

12-24-2008, 11:56 PM	#3
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Editorial Reply Dear Editorial Staff: I must highly protest your use of an alleged 'poem' by that arrogant Dark Elf fellow in your Christmas edition of the 'Downer. Such impertinence is uncalled for, and sullies the Holiday tradition! This is a time of year for rampant spending and teaching children the essential tools of business: greed, dishonesty and ingratitude. There should be no levity or parody surrounding such a blessed event as the largest quarterly household expenditure on retail merchandise for the fiscal year. As far as the parody itself, I prefer the original "Night Before Christmas" as it sets the proper marketing tone with dreams of toys swimming about in addled TV-addicted children's heads. It is a veritable toy commercial read by parents to their children at bedtime, and it doesn't cost advertisers a red cent! And what established poet rhymes particular with vehicular? It is preposterous nonsense! Sincerely, Morthoron the Moriquendi The Barrow Downs, NW Arnor __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

01-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	It's New. It's Plural. It's The NEWS! Keep your socks on the radiator and eat a whole muffin, this week there's some interesting stuff. Probably. Our epic adventure continues with The Phantom getting in to some trouble. Poor Phantom. Comic Archive Mr Gross the Boss first appeared in episode 001 of Volume 2! He came back briefly in this episode. But what is going to happen to Phantom? Who knows? __________________ 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...

01-23-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Sorry, Wednesday was a bit hectic for me. If the same happens next week I may have to revert to the two-comics-a-week deal again. Sorry. If you've been paying attention, you will have noticed Fish-Man references strung out through this little tale. First seen here, then here and here. Also, the mysterious Mr Namshif's name is a rubbish anagram of 'Fish Man'. Yep. It's all coming together. If you've forgotten Rune's previous appearances, I shall direct you here and here. Clearly he's a funny, funny guy. And being digested by Alien didn't mess up your social life, clearly. __________________ 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; 01-25-2009 at 05:49 PM.

01-25-2009, 06:02 PM	#7
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	133 Alright you lot! Hands on heads! Eat some breads! See some... meds? Anyway. Here's the news. The Phantom has some trouble in prison. But he soon deals with it. Comic Archive Well, it’s definitely SOMEONE’S wallet. I hope you're all enjoying the Phantom and Alien volume 2! There are only 44 episodes left! Gosh! I'm already getting into Volume 3 and have plans going as far as volume 6. Lets just say there are some incredibly seemingly insignificant things that become very, VERY important. So, make sure you keep your eyes open in the upcoming and episodes, and do go back through the previous ones to see if you can come up with any theories... __________________ 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; 01-25-2009 at 06:06 PM.

12-26-2008, 01:37 AM	#10
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Oh I wish I can understand just what Fungoltch and Schmurt are saying, though. Anyway, good job on the Downer!! __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

12-26-2008, 08:54 AM	#11
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Although I'm pretty sure that what they are saying makes no sense in any language, I'd suspect that this is somewhat loosely based on some Germanic language. At least the "mitt" in the sign gives me the idea that this crazy language had verbs similar to German ones, in this case "mittkruspmoren" or something like that. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#13
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Get up! Get out! Get... um... Down? It's time for the news... And now, the first half of Volume 2 of The Phantom and Alien reaches it's shocking climax! Comic Archive Alien’s exploding beans were first mentioned HERE, and later HERE. There will be no Phantom and Alien on Wednesday or Friday. On Monday will begin a week of 'before they were famous' P&As before we go back into the EPIC story. __________________ 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...

12-29-2008, 05:58 AM	#14
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Awww Phantom is cute when he cries! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris