2013/10/30 - Le Gasp

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:43 am

Don't know (and don't really care at this moment) if anyone's mentioned this, but I was ROFL at

Grape: *eats popcorn*

I love how King is "oh *ahem* what is he going to do next"

Tarot is missing from the tags again.

...

..made you look...

I love how Peanut is completely unfazed... (all things considering, that's almost to be expected by now...)

I can't figure out what's going through Tarot's mind, other than *blank silence.*

EDIT: I forgot; I also wonder if Ralph is going to be too stunned to even attempt to stop Fido from doing anything else. Even if he's completely confused, Miles sure looks ready to run blocker.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:45 am

About.
Effing.
TIME!

GO FIDO, GO! WOOOOOT!

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:54 am

TheOne wrote:I love how Peanut is completely unfazed... (all things considering, that's almost to be expected by now...)

I can't figure out what's going through Tarot's mind, other than *blank silence.*

Well, I think the three of them already know what's going to happen because otherwise I don't think they'll sit idly by and do nothing while her friend (and in case of Tarot, her apprentice) is going through all of this. They MUST know that this will have a happy ending. (otherwise I'll be very disapointed of them. What a good friends they've proved to be, or I am wrong?)

TheWolfKin · Post by **TheWolfKin** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:56 am

Dang, this is a good page. The rest of the Housepets! world gets the news of the SabrinaxFido relationship (save the few that already knew), Max is shocked, Fox goes completely BSOD, Duchess makes a good point, and so much more.

Love that Grape is still Concord!Grape, and that (s)he and Tarot had popcorn ready. Tarot probably saw it coming.

Peanut, meanwhile, is engrossed in his 3DS. Likely Pokemon. Somebody mentioned earlier, but it has to be restated, is he playing X or Y?

Best parts? Fido's "Off duty" line, "What is even this dog", and King's look of utter helplessness, confusion, and concern.

Only way it could be better would be some witty remarks from Spo, who is conspicuously absent.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:59 am

the worst of this moment?
Jata going specist on Fido. Yes, total jerk is jerk, after all his 'animals helping each other thing' and then speaking like your usual neighborhood bigot. Way to go, Your Highness

I think that Fox will be scolding Fido for not trusting his friend with the secret.

If Bino *ever* tries to laugh at Fido, he may get another dose of FACE! incoming

Alas, Maxie, it's official: you were dumped for a dog.

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:59 am

TheWolfKin wrote:Love that Grape is still Concord!Grape, and that (s)he and Tarot had popcorn ready. Tarot probably saw it coming.

Huh? Grape is not Concord anymore.

You mean for the beard?

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:04 am

Gren wrote:
TheOne wrote:I love how Peanut is completely unfazed... (all things considering, that's almost to be expected by now...)

I can't figure out what's going through Tarot's mind, other than *blank silence.*
Well, I think the three of them already know what's going to happen because otherwise I don't think they'll sit idly by and do nothing while her friend (and in case of Tarot, her apprentice) is going through all of this. They MUST know that this will have a happy ending.

I'm not so sure... Tarot's expression almost reads "He's going to do this now? I thought for sure he'd wait a week..."
Grape almost looks like she stopped mid-chew, "okay, I didn't see that one coming..."
And Peanut's just too "in the zone" to know what's going on. The barn cats could probably have a s.m.p.f. right in front of him and he wouldn't even notice.

deepskycyan · Post by **deepskycyan** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:04 am

omg just watch those pupils shrink! Poor Fox XDD

Also, love how he just drops the remote. Nice touch there :3

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:09 am

TheOne wrote:I'm not so sure... Tarot's expression almost reads "He's going to do this now? I thought for sure he'd wait a week..."
Grape almost looks like she stopped mid-chew, "okay, I didn't see that one coming..."
And Peanut's just too "in the zone" to know what's going on. The barn cats could probably have a s.m.p.f. right in front of him and he wouldn't even notice.

Then read what I said after that:

Gren wrote: (otherwise I'll be very disapointed of them. What a good friends they've proved to be, or I am wrong?)

Hotrod · Post by **Hotrod** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:09 am

Poor fox

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:15 am

Gren wrote:
TheOne wrote:I'm not so sure... Tarot's expression almost reads "He's going to do this now? I thought for sure he'd wait a week..."
Grape almost looks like she stopped mid-chew, "okay, I didn't see that one coming..."
And Peanut's just too "in the zone" to know what's going on. The barn cats could probably have a s.m.p.f. right in front of him and he wouldn't even notice.
Then read what I said after that:
Gren wrote: (otherwise I'll be very disapointed of them. What a good friends they've proved to be, or I am wrong?)

I would be disappointed in them too if they had any idea this would/could-probably happen and weren't there in person for support of one form or another. I admit the guest-list thing might be a problem, but they all got in at Bailey & King's wedding...

Just had another thought: How many tv stations are there on channel 4 within the (six?) hour time limit? Might narrow down the location of Babylon Gardens a little. Google search came up with one in Souix City, IA, and another in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:50 am

D-Rock wrote:Wow. Max is shocked, Fox is shocked (and looks downright broken, really), and Bino can finally have something to belittle his older brother about. Peanut, Grape, and Tarot, however, just another show.

Peanut hasn't noticed. Tarot and grape look concerned. Max is working out, do you think he looks buff today? I can't tell. Bino's still with Duchess!

EveningPen · Post by **EveningPen** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:54 am

And so it begins!!!

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:56 am

Whahaha, King and Bailey watching Fox's reaction.

Aside from Max and Fox everyone else knew it, or had at least guessed.
... And either Bino is being less of a jerk or he is getting maliciously exploited in that relationship.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:58 am

Now King will suffer a renewed burden, since he's keeping an even bigger secret to Fox...and I fear Fox hasn't forgotten at all about a certain watch King is so obsessed about...

RioluNation · Post by **RioluNation** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:00 am

Argent wrote:
D-Rock wrote:Wow. Max is shocked, Fox is shocked (and looks downright broken, really), and Bino can finally have something to belittle his older brother about. Peanut, Grape, and Tarot, however, just another show.
Peanut hasn't noticed. Tarot and grape look concerned. Max is working out, do you think he looks buff today? I can't tell. Bino's still with Duchess!

Peanut is too caught up in his game to notice what's going on. Max has a long way to go to be a part of this competition. Of course Bino is still with Duchess. xD

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:01 am

PhauxTheFox wrote:The idea of taxidermy in that world seems weird O.o

The whole Housepets world is deeply creepy if you think about it.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FridgeHorror

Vuk91 · Post by **Vuk91** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:14 am

Bino should be a racer in the TransAtlantic Speed League, according to the Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment manual XD

It's backstory involes TSL looking for drivers who are total nuts.

Pecan · Post by **Pecan** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:42 am

I can just imagine later down the road.

Fox: You know, after thinking it through, I've decided that I don't mind cat-lovers. Mix species couples are a-okay.
King: Oh, that's good.... So, speaking of different species... hypothetically, say that I'd used to be a human Peta member...

Ryusuta · Post by **Ryusuta** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:48 am

Okay, wow. This might be one of the most impressive events yet. VERY cool.

BassGroove · Post by **BassGroove** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:47 am

Looks like this is gonna be a 4 pager. What will Fox think of Fido? What will Max think of Sabrina?? Does Bino have some skeletons in his closet that need addressed???

69eist · Post by **69eist** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:14 am

At least I now know Fox is Left-pawed

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:16 am

This brings up feelings in me that I can't identify or explain.

Gamewolf67 · Post by **Gamewolf67** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:30 am

I was saving this reaction for whenever this strip came...YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!

No need to reply. Just savor the moment.

WhoElseButQuagmire · Post by **WhoElseButQuagmire** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:34 am

Of course once Jata leaves, Sabrina and Fido could say it was just a plan to get rid of him.

Connorses · Post by **Connorses** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:37 am

Post by **Render** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:48 am

Viath wrote:things are going to be VERY Different from now on. At least for Fido.

It seems that he will finally get a reason to FACE his brother.

GeckoZY wrote:I think Fox's mind is shattered... I hope he's okay.

7th panel seems to have the best reaction of them all.

I think, he'll be fine after his mind processed that shocking information. I don't think that he really has a problem with cat-lovers, he only was a follower in the beginning of the comic.
Those 'reactions' in panel 7 are really great. They are so emotionally concerned they can barely breathe.

Kyuubi Kitsune wrote:Whahaha, King and Bailey watching Fox's reaction.

Yeah, because they both knew...

Argent wrote:Max is working out, do you think he looks buff today?

No, definitely not.

RockstarRaccoon · Post by **RockstarRaccoon** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:49 am

Heh, Grape made the popcorn in advance...

max7345 · Post by **max7345** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:51 am

Love how everyone else shocked, but Peanut, Grape, and Tarot are all just, "Yeah...we knew about this YEARS ago. Pass the popcorn." xD

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:54 am

RockstarRaccoon wrote:Heh, Grape made the popcorn in advance...

She and Peanut figured this would happen, since they know the truth. And Tarot has her foresight (now unfettered by the previous drama of the love triangle), so she knew this would happen.

Post by **Render** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:06 am

I like that Grape seems to be happy with her beard and keeps it. She really looks great with it.

WhoElseButQuagmire · Post by **WhoElseButQuagmire** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:09 am

Kitch wrote:
RockstarRaccoon wrote:Heh, Grape made the popcorn in advance...
She and Peanut figured this would happen, since they know the truth. And Tarot has her foresight (now unfettered by the previous drama of the love triangle), so she knew this would happen.

I figured Tarot knew about it as well since she and Sabrina are in such close quarters all the time.

So now is Jata going to prove he's a Jerk with the heart of a Jerk and push Sabrina into the pool in anger so Fido can leap in and save her?

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:10 am

Max drinks Powerade. What a loser.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:25 am

Next strip I want fido to be like:
You can beat me to a pulp. You can break every bone in my body. You can make me a laughing stock.
But you. WILL. NOT. MARRY. MY. GIRLFRIEND.
That would be so cool.

jrh150482 · Post by **jrh150482** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:27 am

Ten things I like about this strip:
1. Fido spills his "big secret". Hooray for dramatic irony!!!
2. Fido having the audacity to insult a much larger animal than he.
3. Fido's confession being shown on live television.
4. Max's spit-take.
5. Fox's 'WTF?' expression.
6. King and Bailey's concerned looks.
7. That reminds me: KINGLEY!!!!!
8. Peanut's absolute devotion to his video game.
9. Grape and Tarot eating popcorn while watching the proceedings.
10. Bino's usual insanity. (I think he's about to receive a fresh set of injuries from his "girlfriend".)

Iceheart · Post by **Iceheart** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:30 am

It's not often that you see a psychic get surprised.

thespartanpenguin · Post by **thespartanpenguin** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:05 am

Looks like hearts amoung other things are soon to break

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:37 am

Well, Grape and Tarot obviously knew this was going to be a cluster, but Peanut apparently has better things to do

Mickey the Luxray · Post by **Mickey the Luxray** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:05 am

Hang on a second, did anyone notice that Max looks exactly like he did before this arc even started?
This arc went by fast in their time!

And now we have to wait and see the repercussions of his actions. There are two main possibilities that can come from this: One is that Fido is basically disowned as a "good ol' dog" and outcast from the canine hierarchy. The other is that Bino gets the snot beat out of him and the race wall is broken down to a certain extent.

Krevth · Post by **Krevth** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:08 am

Well, that escalated quickly
by the way Fox facial expression is priceless