New Page #21!
I made a public service announcement concerning fan art and copyright infringement here on the blog earlier today. This was in no way something I am angry about.
The post was created in response to emails from concerned readers I’d received lately on a variety of different scenarios where my work was appearing around the web. I am so glad you are looking out for me! That blog was simply a guideline for when I am upset by copyright infringement and when I am not, so you know when I would want you to report something fishy to me if you see it.
You guys are fantastic and the handful of times someone has legitimately plagiarized my work, it wasn’t done by real fans.
Real fans bake Nathan Hale cupcakes! And I think he could use a dozen after today’s update…
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Wizard World Ohio, Sept 28-30, Columbus, Ohio.
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Comic Symposium, Oct 11, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California from 4 to 6 PM. (Yes, this event is open to the public!)
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Naaaaaaathan!!!
That dude looking over Nathan’s right shoulder sure does look creepy…..
He does! And I just noticed two others have pistols drawn….
Heart flops. I need oxygen, quick!!
Get the defibrillator! Stat!
Best I could do was this hot-poker-and-hammer combination. Good enough?
Huh? How is that supposed to help? I said I need oxygen man, not a christening with a hot poker! ;) It might cause me to go into shock…..
To jump start your heart! Duh!
In the absence of a defibrillator I’d say you’d have to improvise somehow!
Hmm,, You do have a valid point. I am sure Dr. John will approve….
Oh, I KNOW he will!
Freaking A. I leave the site for two minutes to get something to eat and Nathan gets himself caught.
Oooohhhh I can’t do this tonight. I’m already a bundle of nerves about my “other” man and his concert tomorrow night…WHY!?!??!?!*headdesk* I wish he could have come in October instead of right on top of Nathan’s time…
Oh dear, Bea’s looking awkward in the VI and it’s no wonder…poor Ben!
Owl City concert?
Owl City concertS. lol Because We all know I’m queen of overkill. Oh, sorry Nathan…
Nathan: You and your accidental puns…*shakes head*
To err is human, to pun devine.
I meant “divine”. Blog Gremlins AGAIN! ARGHHH!
lol I have avoided them thus far this week!
Has anyone ever seen one of these nasty little buggers?
To my knowledge there has not yet been any definite confirmed sighting.
Yes, Bugs Bunny has seen them!!!
Um, I believe those were AIRCRAFT Gremlins. Different category. My theory is that Blog Gremlins are actually creatures of pure energy, since they basically exist in cyberspace. On the other hand they may be capable of assuming some kind of “solid” identifiable form, even if it’s only virtual reality, These forms could resemble the Gremlins you mentioned so you may be on to something here.
Oh, Nathan. Nathan, Nathan, Nathan. *sniffles*
On a lighter note, is it me or does Ben just get cuter and cuter every update?
I think you’re right, but you’ll never get this lot to admit it!
Oh I will admit it but I am taken already…
Nathan!!!!!
NO! NO NO NO NO NO NO! *grabs kleenexes* You did plan it for September 22! ‘
*weeps*
I.. I knew he would be captured, but not like this! That vile rapscallion, pig of a blackguard, son of a cow, mewly magpie Robert Rogers! Oh, shove Hale in Tardis!
Wait….*realization hits* NO!!! Lora you can’t do this! Why are you doing this!?!?!? it’s too cruel!!!!!
0_0 Ummmmm……wow.
Did I swear good enough for you Brent, I swear your face went pale. :)
Or is it that you are joining in with the realization of the close date to ahem, Nathan’s demise?
No, that…..that was all you.
Yeah.. I have a full arsenal of 18th century insults,
You are free to borrow some if you like. :)
Such as: Odious Lewdster! Mule-brained cad! Lumpish strumpet! Mangled Maggot-pie. And.. yeah.
Plume-plucked pignut! (Shakespeare)
Heh, I like that one! Boy, Shakespeare sure knew how to use the English language to lob insults at a hated foe!
Amber, I’m using those insluts at bowling practice from now on!!!!
A pox on thee, Rogers! May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits!
Your ostentatious use of vitriol of antiquity makes you a worthy winner this week!
Don’t forget the one Tammy got on facebook!
Brent – 3
Caera – 1
Jen – 1
David – 1
Faith – 2
Amber – 1
Tammy – 1
@Lora: Shouldn’t that gold star be under Amber’s comment? She DID win, right? And deservedly so. Just wanted to avoid any confusion here.
It is a reply to her original comment. But when other people reply the tabs get weird and it’s hard to tell what your comment was originally attached to.
Brent recorded it accurately in his tally!
OK, good, just checkin’. Bravo, Amber!
Or should that be “Brava”?
Lol! @David Usted Hablos Espanol? No? Si?
And thank you Lora. :)
Now everyone has a gold star!! Or, are there a few others out there who have yet to receive one?
We shall become the Dreamers of the Gold Star Club. Or the Gold Star Dreamers.
NATTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNN! NOOOOOOOOO!
This is my first INCENTIVE CAPTION ever!
BEA: Right now is not the time to watch That’s 70s Show, Ben, I need to get some Tea Cozies for the season 10 premiere of NCIS on Sept. 25th on CBS!
BEN: Come on, Bea, your favorite episode is on!
BEA: I can’t, Ben, I want to know if everyone on the team are still alive, beside they made us wait 3 or 4 months and Ducky I hope you are okay, I’ll get Dr. John!
BEN: Who’s Dr. John?
BEA: Oh!
Okay, Bea doesn’t really watch that, does she, Loa? Come on, what are her shows (I know once upon a time is in there…..)
GGGGKK!!! The gremlins, they got the mistress’s name now.
ah ha ha ha ha ha! I bet Bea DOES watch Once Upon a Time. LMAO.
My guess is that one of these days Ben is going to find out about Bea’s dream but I hope it won’t come to that, that is my biggest fear, even John M.
NO NO ONONONONONO NATHAN!!!
&%$#$$ I HATE YOU ROBERT ROGERS! IHOPE YOU DIED HORRIBLY!
…drank himself to death in debtor’s prison horrible enough for you…?
Not NEARLY enough, in MY opinion!
Nor mine!
All I can think of get hit by a bus but it’s the 18th century for him other than that I can not of but we can only dream it in our dreams only.
Ok…. How about being trampled by a horse in cow poo? Kind of undignified if you ask me… But it suits him.
Works for me!
Poor Nathan! He needs to come be with me on the 22nd. It’s Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday and we’re having a party. I’ll make more spontoon cupcakes!
I always forget those hobbits in all of my grief. Every stinking year.
One day, I’m going to remember….!
Okay I know it’s bad news but I just love Nathan’s caught face in the preview panel. Still, I think avoiding fire might not be entirely unreasonable, but yeah — boned.
And Ben……you’re just a big ol’ sweetheart, aren’t ya?
INCENTIVE CAPTION!!!
Bea: “Ben, I……I can’t have lunch with you.”
Ben: “But Bea, they’re serving pork with a side of stew.”
Bea: “Well, frankly, Ben, I just don’t like ham.”
Huge like. :)
That was supposed to be a Gone With The Wind parody. Not sure it came out that way, though……
Ben: “Bea? What’s wrong? Is it something I did?”
Bea: “What? No, it’s not you. I just…can’t do this now”.
Ben: “Oh, that’s okay. This just ain’t the right TIME, huh?”
Bea: “You have NO idea…”
I love Nathan’s “I’ve been caught” face…It’s adorible!!! What makes it even better is when you’re listening to LOTR audio books on Youtube while reading the page!!!!
Which chapter?
I forget the chapter, but Strider was running towards the Elf rider while Frodo was hurt when I had to stop for the night
I believe that’s chapter 10 of book 1
Check that — chapter 12, book 1
lol I think you’re right…Youtube has it in at least two parts, 8 hrs, and 10hrs long…one nice way to stay awake while doing home work :D
nooooOOOOOooooOOOOOOOoooooooo! I was already in a fragile enough state of mind! (I just finished catching up on Doctor Who on netflix and now I don’t know what to do with my life) When I saw this update I made a completely not-respectable noise similar to the whine of a very sad dog.
Urgh. Can’t we just… rewrite history or something?
We need a Doctor for sure *nodnod*
If The Doctor is “unavailable” perhaps we could ask Mr. Peabody & Sherman if we could borrow the WABAC machine?
You can’t say Sherman here without me picturing the guy who burnt Atlanta. And I’m not sure what help HE is going to be to Nathan Hale.
*like* Maybe he could set another fire and cause a bigger distraction? :P
Haha, and if the Doctor and General Sherman fail, we can always call Doc Brown and Martie McFly…..
So long as we keep Skynet and terminators out of it, I’m good.
@Lora : Not THAT Sherman! Am I the only one here who’s ever seen the Rocky & Bullwinkle show? Arrrggghhh! Well, while we’re talking about obtaining outside help I’d pretty much rule out Bill & Ted. Who knows where or WHEN their time machine is now!
*whimper*
Yeah…that’s all I’ve got. Too sad for commentary.
Oh…and before I forget…
A very happy Talk Like A Pirate Day to ye! ARRRRR!!! :D
Avast, Robert Rogers, else I gut ye from bow to stern with me cutlass! ARRRRR!!!
*LIKE!*
Beautful & Compelling! How do you do it? Can’t wait till the next page.
^_^ Thanks, Scott!
No. This is not happening to Nathan. I am in denial. Likewise, Knowlton’s just in a coma.
Bea still has a chance to not screw things up with Ben. Have him walk you to the library, girl! Or maybe you could host him for lunch at your place, “get started on your history homework” and then suddenly “not feel well.” You’re an actress, damnit!
You know, totally unrelated but my phone tried to put ”inception” instead of ”incentive caption.” My phone and I do not share taste in movies. lol
Nathan can’t die!!!! At least the officer who denied him a bible and destroyed his letters was later hanged in England for being a jerk! At least give us some school house days flashbacks before he goes.
Ha! You might have to visit the school house for that. ;)
I have! It was lovely, but I’m not ready for no more Nathan!
Oh yes…lunch. Right.
Look, I got…*stuff*…to go do. Raincheck? ;)
:(
Just because I knew it was coming, doesn’t make it any easier. *wibbles* O Captain, my captain!
No doubt that bottom-dwelling misbegotten spawn of a jackal Rogers was under extreme pressure to capture any spies he came across, and would explain his dogged pursuit of Nathan. He may have been acting under direct orders from Gen. Howe himself to obtain results.
Gen. Howe : “You have a rat’s ears and a ferret’s nose.”
Rogers : *in ass-kissing mode* “To use in your service, Your Excellency.”
Gen. Howe : Add to them, the eyes of a weasel, and find me this would-be spy.”
In case nobody got it, that was lifted from the 1956 “The Ten Commandments”. I guess I’d just better stick with much more recent pop-culture stuff around here! :D
Um… I love that movie. We once tried to count how many times they say “Moses” in that film. I think we lost track around 480.
Whew, that’s a relief! I was afraid everybody would think I’d lost it!
Oh Moses, Moses! That stubborn, splendid, adorable fool!
At a halloween party once Webmaster Mike dressed up as Moses and won. It was basically a bathrobe, a beard, and two tablets we made on leftover artist’s foam core.
He won because he walked around the party all night talking in Charlton Heston Moses voice.
Disgruntled students coming back to haunt poor Nathan? This doesn’t bode well…
So…….this may be an entirely stupid question because I wasn’t commenting when that guy first made his appearance…but who is he, and how does he remember Nathan?
Anyway…poor Ben.. :( Some people hate him because he’s competition for Alan..but I just feel bad for him.