centipede_damascus
+8 -0
I have always been fascinated by Space.
I have always been fascinated by Space.
gumfish
+4 -0
I don't think there's a single person on earth who wouldn't go into space given the chance.
I don't think there's a single person on earth who wouldn't go into space given the chance.
stwee
+1 -0
getting left there though? not so much
getting left there though? not so much
tekende
+2 -0
I would not go. I hate just flying on an airplane. I can't even imagine how much worse going into space would be.
I would not go. I hate just flying on an airplane. I can't even imagine how much worse going into space would be.
landowmpg
+0 -0
I agree, but I would like to just be in space. I couldn't do the going up part though.
I agree, but I would like to just be in space. I couldn't do the going up part though.
tangles
+5 -0
which says something about the earth
which says something about the earth
jamers
+0 -0
Resonates on such a deep level. Awesome arc.
Resonates on such a deep level. Awesome arc.
fuckyoufriday
+5 -0
This arc always makes me think about that Sesame Street song where Ernie flies to the moon.
This arc always makes me think about that Sesame Street song where Ernie flies to the moon.
spectre
+3 -1
Alt text: "Roast Beef is coming home."
Alt text: "Roast Beef is coming home."
erinye
+0 -0
That had better be a reference to that one song. Peter Schilling or whoever, right?
That had better be a reference to that one song. Peter Schilling or whoever, right?
snowman
+1 -0
I think it was Reading-too-much-into-it Schilling.
I think it was Reading-too-much-into-it Schilling.
erinye
+7 -0
People on the internet overanalyzing a comic?
I'm genuinely shocked. Surely there is no precedent for this.
People on the internet overanalyzing a comic?
I'm genuinely shocked. Surely there is no precedent for this.
mremaknu
+1 -0
Major Tom. Yay.
Major Tom. Yay.
luckyg
+2 -0
How did Roast Beef beat Pat to the spacesuit and get back to the rocket without Pat noticing?
How did Roast Beef beat Pat to the spacesuit and get back to the rocket without Pat noticing?
honesttom
+3 -0
Maybe Pat was distracted by some opportunity to be an asshole to someone.
Maybe Pat was distracted by some opportunity to be an asshole to someone.
morypcaina
+6 -1
[self-important reference to Pat's later revelation of gayness, followed by innuendo about gay sex]
[self-important reference to Pat's later revelation of gayness, followed by innuendo about gay sex]
aaron_haynes
+1 -0
in- YOUR -end-o.
in- YOUR -end-o.
bartleby
+13 -0
I like to think Roast Beef has a space suit stashed somewhere close by in case he ever gets the chance to go die in outer space.
I like to think Roast Beef has a space suit stashed somewhere close by in case he ever gets the chance to go die in outer space.
yingkaixing
+1 -0
This is the comment I was scrolling down to make.
This is the comment I was scrolling down to make.
boyd
+2 -0
Sheer determination to die, I suppose.
Sheer determination to die, I suppose.
lawbot
+1 -0
This is the best arc. Straight up.
This is the best arc. Straight up.
steerpike66
+0 -0
It is kind of kick-ass depression that leads one to steal a rocket and escape into space.
It is kind of kick-ass depression that leads one to steal a rocket and escape into space.
trollcollins
+2 -0
I have read this strip maybe 10 times, but this is the first time where it occurred to me: Pat built a fucking rocket ship . That is just crazy. Pat isn't 1/6 as smart as he thinks he is. I guess it is because this is still sort of proto Achewood and characters haven't settled on their final forms yet. Still: wow.
I have read this strip maybe 10 times, but this is the first time where it occurred to me: Pat built a fucking rocket ship . That is just crazy. Pat isn't 1/6 as smart as he thinks he is. I guess it is because this is still sort of proto Achewood and characters haven't settled on their final forms yet. Still: wow.
boredom_man
+1 -0
Oh, I dunno. I've met some pretty brilliant engineers who thought they could also be social engineers and were so, so wrong.
Oh, I dunno. I've met some pretty brilliant engineers who thought they could also be social engineers and were so, so wrong.
trollcollins
+0 -0
My brother and one of my best friends are both engineers, and they are pretty socially savvy, but holy crap you are right, there are some technically brilliant yet socially retarded engineers. Well, not just engineers, but I think many of them do find a home in technical schools and engineering faculties.
My brother and one of my best friends are both engineers, and they are pretty socially savvy, but holy crap you are right, there are some technically brilliant yet socially retarded engineers. Well, not just engineers, but I think many of them do find a home in technical schools and engineering faculties.
bixschmix
+0 -0
It is a scary day when a drunken friend becomes a genuine rocket scientist.
It is a scary day when a drunken friend becomes a genuine rocket scientist.
tripleg
+0 -0
just ask Jim Lovell?
just ask Jim Lovell?
landowmpg
+0 -0
This is a pretty small rocket ship though, only big enough to hold a single cat, so it would require much less technical competency. Though probably still beyond Pat's means.
Side note: I love how the rocket looks like one of those retro sci-fi rockets like Marvin the Martian used to fly around in.
This is a pretty small rocket ship though, only big enough to hold a single cat, so it would require much less technical competency. Though probably still beyond Pat's means.
Side note: I love how the rocket looks like one of those retro sci-fi rockets like Marvin the Martian used to fly around in.
theplaidknight
+0 -0
This one evokes a tear of sadness, and one of laughing really damned hard
This one evokes a tear of sadness, and one of laughing really damned hard
aelindil
+0 -0
I am now proceeding to read this arc while listening to Psapp's "Cozy in the Rocket." It will be RAAAAD!
I am now proceeding to read this arc while listening to Psapp's "Cozy in the Rocket." It will be RAAAAD!
razorman57
+0 -0
this is the saddest comic ever.
this is the saddest comic ever.
weretrout
+1 -0
This should instead be titled 'The Rocket Strip'
This should instead be titled 'The Rocket Strip'
raytoupee
+1 -0
EARTH BELOW US
DRIFTING, FALLING
EARTH BELOW US
DRIFTING, FALLING
undyingsong
+0 -0
Floating, weightless...
Floating, weightless...
i love that beef's depression is generally overlooked. it's every depressive's dream come true.
your fried chimichangas tell a different tale
Absolutely. This strip encapsulates the desire for isolation so perfectly, it's really a dream come true. A horrible dream.