Discussion: Jumping the Shark
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Agent White,
Posted on: 2012-08-15 15:19 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
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Eurgh. It's one thing to end a sentence with a preposition, and quite another to make clumsy attempts to avoid same. Somehow the author of this piece manages to do both simultaneously. Hats off, I suppose.
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Originally Posted by Freitag
The lady leaned against her male companion, with whom she was having a seaside picnic with.
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Do I get to jump over Captain Mako while I ride a motorcycle?
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Fixed. Sorry that got through :-).|
Originally Posted by Emberly
Eurgh. It's one thing to end a sentence with a preposition, and quite another to make clumsy attempts to avoid same. Somehow the author of this piece manages to do both simultaneously. Hats off, I suppose.
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~Freitag
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Nice. Good ol' Television.
[What, exactly, are Television's general motives?]
And it looks like we're having a continuation of the crumbling of Arachnos (first Scirocco, now Mako).
Apparently, I play "City of Shakespeare"
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Lulz? :-P|
Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare
[What, exactly, are Television's general motives?]
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I have no idea. I guess we'll have to wait until the next story!
~Freitag
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Sorry. *has a sad*
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Originally Posted by Emberly
Eurgh. It's one thing to end a sentence with a preposition, and quite another to make clumsy attempts to avoid same. Somehow the author of this piece manages to do both simultaneously. Hats off, I suppose.
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Well i am hoping the Fonz isnt going to show up on water skies and jump the shark for this...
Anywise...though...looks like the Television is having fun....though i keep wondering what the Radio or Slot Machine are going to do about this.....I am fairly certain they dont like the Television very much and would not be surprised if they decided to try to spoil the plan.
Unless the entire event thing being told about ahead of time is secrety part of the Radio's and Slot Machine's Agenda...O_O;
Thank goodness we dont have to deal with the spirit of the Telephone or Toaster Oven...or a Spork.
These possessed items are getting fairly powerful these days.
Only thing i can think of that would be worse would be Zwillingers Hat giving missions(I can see it all now...a magic hat on top of mannequin at a Tailor Shop...giving missions that are simply notes written on paper that fall from its pocket when you get too close)
And what would make the hat the most dangerous...is becasue it was sitting on Zwillinger's head....listening...absorbing that knowledge...learning from everyone in the room....waiting to do a story arc....with the final message being "Come back Soon™"
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I didn't mean along these storylines, specifically... its just been quite a while since I've played any of the Television arcs so I couldn't remember if it has someone behind it or if it is the puppeteer (and to what usual ends).
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Originally Posted by Freitag
Lulz? :-P
I have no idea. I guess we'll have to wait until the next story! ~Freitag |
Apparently, I play "City of Shakespeare"
*Arc #95278-Gathering the Four Winds -3 step arc; challenging - 5 Ratings/3 Stars (still working out the kinks)
*Arc #177826-Lights, Camera, Scream! - 3 step arc, camp horror; try out in 1st person POV - 35 Ratings/4 Stars
And another typo, in Paragraph one, third sentence:
"It had been than 24 hours...."
should probably read "It had been less than 24 hours...."
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I certainly hope this "Jumping the Shark" doesn't live up to its normal meaning.
Those who have no idea what I'm referring to, see: http://tinyurl.com/jumpingtheshark
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Television loves you. Television just wants you to watch it. Television wants everyone to watch it. No matter the reason.
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Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare
I didn't mean along these storylines, specifically... its just been quite a while since I've played any of the Television arcs so I couldn't remember if it has someone behind it or if it is the puppeteer (and to what usual ends).
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Originally Posted by Agent White
Television loves you. Television just wants you to watch it. Television wants everyone to watch it. No matter the reason.
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"The television screen is the retina of the mind's eye."
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So...this whole event is just the Television trolling Captain Mako like a boss?
Oh, I do love the Television. It's one of my favourite contacts.
I've always wondered in H.D. is its praetorian counterpart.
You heard it here first, folks! This event is the kickoff of a new motorcycle travel power!!
.....and an em/Fonzie double thumbs up emote.
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I like this simply for the use of the word "chutzpah."
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The Television?
CALLED IT!
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Originally Posted by JChaos
The Television has a sadistic streak. I wonder what happened, were news ratings dipping?
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Originally Posted by JChaos
I'm not saying it was The Television.
But it was The Television. |
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It is.
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Originally Posted by CrippenBlack
I've always wondered in H.D. is its praetorian counterpart.
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You know what I'd love to see? A no-holds barred, manipulation war between Radio and Television...unless of course, they are actually the same person/entity... >.> .... <.< .... >.> ... which would make the whole fight even more interesting when it was discovered.
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One of Television's missions has you destroy the Radio, so there's that.|
Originally Posted by Crab-mind
You know what I'd love to see? A no-holds barred, manipulation war between Radio and Television...unless of course, they are actually the same person/entity... >.> .... <.< .... >.> ... which would make the whole fight even more interesting when it was discovered.
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Of course, that's less manipulation and more brainwashing.
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You mean like [13 year old SPOILER here] "Fight Club" ?|
Originally Posted by Crab-mind
You know what I'd love to see? A no-holds barred, manipulation war between Radio and Television...unless of course, they are actually the same person/entity... >.> .... <.< .... >.> ... which would make the whole fight even more interesting when it was discovered.
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The mind boggles with possibilities. . .
"The First Rule of Monkey Fight Club is . . . Thou Shall Not Waste Bananas."
"The First Rule of Arachnos is . . . We don't step on spiders."
"The First Rule of Malta is . . . We don't play nice."
"The First Rule of Bite Club [Mako vs. Barracuda] is . . . No shirts, no shoes."
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And then, when the smoke clears, they/it is taken out by a newcomer: The Internet.
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Could have been worse. Coulda have been that ever-present, all-watchful Eye. The Guardian of Gazes. The Orb That Doesn't Sleep. . . Da Facebook !!
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Originally Posted by Crab-mind
And then, when the smoke clears, they/it is taken out by a newcomer: The Internet.
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@ Purgatorio
So, was this discussion/announcement some sort of veiled preemptive announcement of CoX's shutdown? Because that is exactly what is happening. The game is "Jumping the Shark". So sad.
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Originally Posted by Galactoman
Poor Coyote... I've always wondered what he did to piss off Statesman badly enough to earn himself a lifetime of telling newbies to punch sick people...
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It was in the inner sanctum of the Generals that Kelli Forston, known to the world as Barracuda, stood. Before her loomed Lord Recluse, leader of Arachnos. It had been than 24 hours since her benefactor and mentor Captain Mako had seemingly gone berserk for inexplicable reasons. She glanced to his right, where Red Widow stood, the chilling presence of the grave still on her recently resurrected form. Although she was expecting his anger, when he spoke it still startled her.
"Your Patron and Mentor has..." he paused and crossed his arms, "acted in a way unbecoming Arachnos."
Barracuda bowed, she knew the recent attacks on the shores of the Rogue Isles were bad.
"My Lord," she stated, matter-of-factly, "Gideon has harmed many, these past few hours, but surely his victims..." She was cut off by Recluse.
"In many ways Gideon Ray was the first victim of Captain Mako, if there is one thing I know it's how a rise to power can create someone anew. As such, like with many cold-blooded killers, he keeps trophies, sentiments. In the case of Gideon Ray, Mako keeps a few mannerisms and habits of his former life." He looked to his side, to Red Widow. "If his killing instinct can't be reined in, then I will see to it that he is stopped." Red Widow nodded.
Barracuda took in a breath, speaking sternly. Recluse might not like someone standing up to him, but she knew he had enough respect for those willing to have the chutzpah to try. "My Lord, there are reports that he has taken ships, and has set course for Paragon. Surely they are still reeling from the loss of Statesman, if he can sharpen his teeth on the Freedom Phalanx..." she paused, seeing how he took this.
"Very well, but you have until the end of the week to get to the bottom of this. He isn't responding, and reports show he destroyed his private hub. This doesn't bode well for him."
Barracuda nodded and bowed, then headed toward the elevators. Black Scorpion blocked her path. He leered at her.
"'Ey, why you helping that guy anyways? He makes like a tuna fish and yer up for a promotion." He chuckled under his breath, looming as he let her pass. She stepped in and hit the button for the lobby.
"Yer a better fit anyways, have you been watchin' the TV lately, sharks ain't nothing but smilin' fluffy dolphins."
Barracuda stopped short, blinking. "Excus-" She was cut off by the door closing, hearing Black Scorpion's laughter.
Independence Port
The news reports rang in his mind, over and over again. "Sharks are sweet, loving, happy creatures." "Just when you thought manatees were the most huggable beasts of the sea." "We have a 4 hour marathon of Jibberjowls! Oh, those silly sharks!"
Mako swam in his native waters, every attempt at taking back the image he clung to being torn away from him with edited video. He attacked a group of people playing volleyball, and was painted as the best spiker in St. Martial. He rampaged through the docks, and was labeled as playful and happy around people.
The 'Jumping the Shark' comments when he went after the skiers would haunt him for months to come.
He swam and sped through the waves. Trying to clear his mind of this attack on his person, he looked around, letting the inner beast out.
Hungry. Hungry. Bite. Chew. If he were a primal beast these words would mean nothing. He surfaced near the shallows.
"Oh look honey, I think it's a shark!" said a giggling ladies voice.
"Did you see the news reports, they're, like, the kittens of the sea!" The lady leaned against her male companion, with whom she was having a seaside picnic.
"Why yes my dear! Oh look, he's coming towards us, he's smiling! Oh how adorable, I think he wants to give us a hug with how his arms are out towards us like that."
Mako had not had a meal like that in weeks.
Then again, he wasn't one to let a perfectly good picnic go to waste after savaging those who would call him a kitten.
In homes across the Rogue Isles and in Paragon, television sets were turned to many channels, all detailing the happy, joyful lives of sharks everywhere. People tuned in, in droves. How rarely did the broadcasts get so many coming in flocks on a nightly basis. Ratings skyrocketed, and deep within the electronic viewing world, The Television purred in joy of his achievement.
Captain Mako Week continues throughout the week with in-game invasions and more! Join us in Paragon City and show Captain Mako who tops the food chain!
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