Those of you who have been through the whole archive will know that this strip marks a rather rare alignment of the stars: never have Phoebe and her father actually been featured together in the same panel until now. It had to happen sooner or later.
On another front, those of you who are familiar with Hamilton (a small number, I’m sure) will recognize Satan’s house as Dundurn Castle, one of the more famous landmarks in the Hamilton area. In reality, Dundurn Castle (really more a super-huge mansion than a castle) is owned by the city. It was built in 1835, and it’s tricked out in period furniture and décor. It’s a great place to tour, get wedding photos, or get you Downton Abbey mojo going on. In my alternate reality, I guess Satan bought it from the city and turned it into 18,000 square feet of evil luxury.
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Dated? I’m 56 years old and I didn’t know who Nikki Sixx was. I am assuming it was a rock or heavy metal group, which would explain my lack of knowledge (I’m not exactly a fan of loud, clashing sounds).
Well, if you’re not into loud, clashing sounds, super-teased hair and incredible amounts of illicit substances, then you and Nikki Sixx have nothing in common. Mind you, I’ve heard he’s cleaned up a lot since the heady days of 1987 when he was legally dead for a few minutes thanks to a rather hefty overdose. And his hair is (slightly) less teased now. But Nikki Sixx is actually almost exactly your age right now, so maybe you’d get along like a house on fire!
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t this the first time we’ve seen (part) of Satan’s lower body?
…Satan is still my favorite character.
I’m… Somewhat surprised he has Nikki Sixx on speed dial… Then again, it’s Satan.
See, I don’t get this attitude. Ok, I understand not wanting to be showy, or having a house that screams Rob Me. But if someone has a bit of money they shouldn’t have to restrict themselves just because someone else has little. I say, if you can afford it, get what you want and don’t concern yourself with the feelings of others. I’ve guided myself by how others might feel before, it leads to misery.
Economists would agree with you. They hate millionaires who sit on giant piles of money. Speaking personally, though, if I had lots of money, I would want a giant silo full of gold, properly lit so it shone with an almost magical luster. I would visit my gold on a daily basis, and while I wouldn’t go so far as to swim in it like Scrooge McDuck, I would spend many a long hour staring at it wistfully.
Oh I would so much love to be able to swim in money like Scrooge McDuck. Sadly it would result in a broken neck, but it would be great otherwise.
Frankly if I came across a sizable amount of money, the level that a person and a generation would never worry about money, I would buy a city school and fix it up for a home, but build the city a brand new school. I don’t have a problem with helping others, but I want something out of it.
My favorite Puck character has finally made an appearance in the new year! My day’s off to a great start! 😀
My son read this and asked me who Nikki Sixx was and I just coughed “NOOB!” Seeing that he can’t stop encroaching on my generation’s music, I wasn’t about to give him a pass…and he knows the Crue.
I really love the awkward generation gap jab he tried to land with Daphne and her expression was priceless. Man, I swear Robert Vaughn would be perfect voicing this guy in a Puck cartoon.
Gotta give you big props also on the drawing of that mansion although I always felt Harlaxton Manor was more in line with Satan’s milieu.
Well, your son’s not the only reader to not know who Nikki Sixx is, but I think the joke works even if you don’t. I doubt Daphne would know who Nikki Sixx is either. And Harlaxton Manor, well… Southern Ontario offers nothing so lavish, but if it did, Satan would so totally be all up ons.
Going back, I think I had been reading Puck since Hot Dog Guy rated her credit “Hobo”. I tired to post, then, but hadn’t figured the system out. I remember I wanted to post, “Hey, jerk, let Puck have her hot dog.” But it didn’t go through. Snf.
That comic actually predates the existence of this site. This site went live around March of 2013. All the previous comics were posted on Smackjeeves initially.
Out of the three artists you mentioned, the only one I don’t care for is Slayer.
As for those who don’t know Nikki Sixx, he is the bassist and primary songwriter for Motley Crue, bassist and sole songwriter for Sixx AM, and host of the daily radio show on rock stations across the US called Sixx Sense. A former heroin addict, Sixx is a huge contributor for Covenant House via his branch, Running Wild in the Night. He’s also the public face of it, and has worked to keep former addicts clean.
It’s funny. Nikki has mentioned that sometime he forgets to turn off his cell phone when he goes on stage and that it will vibrate in his back pocket during a song.
Now we know. It’s Satan calling him just to mess up the show!
I’m surprised no one pointed this out yet, but I find it rather ironic that Phoebe is chiding her father for using “dated” references from the 80’s, while the girl he was speaking to while using such references (Daphne) is wearing a shirt bearing the face of a character from a movie that came out in 1980.
Seriously, with the number of references to that period of time that Daphne’s shirts have covered, I’d be surprised if she didn’t get at least some of the names Satan mentioned.
No one’s really questioned why Daphne (who must have been born well after the 80’s, no matter what sort of timeline we’re using) constantly wears shirts that call back to weird 80’s pop culture refs. The answer, of course, is that I was not born well after the 80’s. And Daphne wears the shirts that I design.
The shirt, by the way, is indeed a Star Wars/Tony Danza mash-up. And it’s available for sale in my shirt store!
First album I bought was Dr Feelgood. Second was Theater of Pain. On cassette. I listened to them on a Walkman. Hyper color shirts weren’t even around yet.
Now then, “Frankie say relax.” I’m gonna need Max Headroom in here.
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Had to look up Nikki Sixx, but I have heard of Mötley Crüe.
Well, it is a dated ref, so… yeah. I don’t know what perverse pleasure I get from making jokes that are too old for my readership.
Dated? I’m 56 years old and I didn’t know who Nikki Sixx was. I am assuming it was a rock or heavy metal group, which would explain my lack of knowledge (I’m not exactly a fan of loud, clashing sounds).
Well, if you’re not into loud, clashing sounds, super-teased hair and incredible amounts of illicit substances, then you and Nikki Sixx have nothing in common. Mind you, I’ve heard he’s cleaned up a lot since the heady days of 1987 when he was legally dead for a few minutes thanks to a rather hefty overdose. And his hair is (slightly) less teased now. But Nikki Sixx is actually almost exactly your age right now, so maybe you’d get along like a house on fire!
I’m 3-1/2 and neva heard of her, either !
Tho in interest of full disclosure, this is not my first life.
(cats have nine, they say)
Nikki Sixx is a dude.
Well, well, that only PROVES my ignorance !
(should i be bragging about that ?)
How about having Satan tell them how he fell from grace lost the war in Heaven and was cast out.
He’s not that vain to talk about his past like that. Just the 80s.
Not Vain? His vanity was the whole crux of the problem. He’s not exactly acting humble in this strip, either.
He doesn’t like to relive that kind of crap.
I like Daphne’s increasingly apprehensive expressions here.
(Also: that’s a killer rendering of Dundurn Castle.)
When I have a big exterior shot like that it adds eight hours to my comic time. If I were smart, I’d figure out a way to care less.
HI-ya Dennis.
Too bad it’s not Elsinore Castle, eh? heh.
But I was just wondering, why isn’t the devil more like Robin’s dad from “How I met your mother” and be just as clueless.
He’s pretty clueless as it is, I’d say.
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t this the first time we’ve seen (part) of Satan’s lower body?
…Satan is still my favorite character.
I’m… Somewhat surprised he has Nikki Sixx on speed dial… Then again, it’s Satan.
It … might be? Wait, there’s a full body shot of Satan in the distance in strip 80, so I guess not. Still a rare moment though.
Satan’s wearing a SKIRT.
I’ve lost respect.
Unless it’s a manly KILT.
That’s common in Canada, right ?
Uh, Satan’s wearing khaki pants and a double-breasted blazer. No skirt involved. (Maybe badly drawn clothing, but no skirt.)
Is the mansion Satan’s personal residence or does it come with the mayor’s job?
I think it’s Satan’s personal residence. The mayor gig would never come with a perk as sweet as that.
It seems that it would, considering who usually ends up running for mayor in this town…
Touche, somebody.
I wouldn’t want to live in a mansion and have so much when there are others who have so little.
Satan has no problem with that.
See, I don’t get this attitude. Ok, I understand not wanting to be showy, or having a house that screams Rob Me. But if someone has a bit of money they shouldn’t have to restrict themselves just because someone else has little. I say, if you can afford it, get what you want and don’t concern yourself with the feelings of others. I’ve guided myself by how others might feel before, it leads to misery.
Economists would agree with you. They hate millionaires who sit on giant piles of money. Speaking personally, though, if I had lots of money, I would want a giant silo full of gold, properly lit so it shone with an almost magical luster. I would visit my gold on a daily basis, and while I wouldn’t go so far as to swim in it like Scrooge McDuck, I would spend many a long hour staring at it wistfully.
The economists would hate me too.
Oh I would so much love to be able to swim in money like Scrooge McDuck. Sadly it would result in a broken neck, but it would be great otherwise.
Frankly if I came across a sizable amount of money, the level that a person and a generation would never worry about money, I would buy a city school and fix it up for a home, but build the city a brand new school. I don’t have a problem with helping others, but I want something out of it.
My favorite Puck character has finally made an appearance in the new year! My day’s off to a great start! 😀
My son read this and asked me who Nikki Sixx was and I just coughed “NOOB!” Seeing that he can’t stop encroaching on my generation’s music, I wasn’t about to give him a pass…and he knows the Crue.
I really love the awkward generation gap jab he tried to land with Daphne and her expression was priceless. Man, I swear Robert Vaughn would be perfect voicing this guy in a Puck cartoon.
Gotta give you big props also on the drawing of that mansion although I always felt Harlaxton Manor was more in line with Satan’s milieu.
Well, your son’s not the only reader to not know who Nikki Sixx is, but I think the joke works even if you don’t. I doubt Daphne would know who Nikki Sixx is either. And Harlaxton Manor, well… Southern Ontario offers nothing so lavish, but if it did, Satan would so totally be all up ons.
If there was ever a Puck cartoon I would watch it.
I like how even when in a well-lit area Satan still has an ominous shadow across his face.
The shadow of sin is forever cast upon him. Except when unconscious. Then the shadow is within his very mind.
I love it how Daphne’s face is getting longer and longer. Think you mad a mistake,mean girl? I hear Satan likes ’em young!
Daphne ain’t as tough as she lets on. Though Satan’s not about to put the moves on her. There are … other complications in the works. Wait and see.
Yay! My first post! I had been reading since Phloeble’s comment on Puck’s lack of landscaping but didn’t comment till now. Sniff, I was so young
Four years younger. Boy, has it been that long? Yeesh.
Going back, I think I had been reading Puck since Hot Dog Guy rated her credit “Hobo”. I tired to post, then, but hadn’t figured the system out. I remember I wanted to post, “Hey, jerk, let Puck have her hot dog.” But it didn’t go through. Snf.
That comic actually predates the existence of this site. This site went live around March of 2013. All the previous comics were posted on Smackjeeves initially.
Well, that explains it. I remember it being on Smackjeeves. Glad you switched
Out of the three artists you mentioned, the only one I don’t care for is Slayer.
As for those who don’t know Nikki Sixx, he is the bassist and primary songwriter for Motley Crue, bassist and sole songwriter for Sixx AM, and host of the daily radio show on rock stations across the US called Sixx Sense. A former heroin addict, Sixx is a huge contributor for Covenant House via his branch, Running Wild in the Night. He’s also the public face of it, and has worked to keep former addicts clean.
I see Nikki Sixx.
You sir Gecko, have acheived another WIN in the books. And for one NOT for comedy.
I’ll take your word for it.
Whatever happened to Phoebe’s mother?
You’ll find out in coming strips.
Music-jokes aside… I… feel… terror. 0_0 *shudders*
And it looks like Daphne is starting to feel some apprehension herself.
Nothing is more terrifying than an aging authority figure trying to score coolness points with teens. Nothing.
… Seeing the devil at close quarters out-eeries that any day, I’d say. Eternal damnation and blinding torment and all that.
OH WOW! you know NiKKI SIXX…you are SO culturally relevant. so were going to go be over here now…
That’s the proper response.
I give Puck a 10 out of 10.
It’s funny. Nikki has mentioned that sometime he forgets to turn off his cell phone when he goes on stage and that it will vibrate in his back pocket during a song.
Now we know. It’s Satan calling him just to mess up the show!
Exactly. Though I think Nikki is actually the one who calls Satan. I’m pretty sure Satan owes him money.
Wouldn’t surprise me.
After the 80s, music roughly branched in two directions : The popular stuff got lamer, and the good stuff got heavier.
Some of the good stuff will still reference Satan from time to time. Black Metal is always fun.
I’m surprised no one pointed this out yet, but I find it rather ironic that Phoebe is chiding her father for using “dated” references from the 80’s, while the girl he was speaking to while using such references (Daphne) is wearing a shirt bearing the face of a character from a movie that came out in 1980.
Seriously, with the number of references to that period of time that Daphne’s shirts have covered, I’d be surprised if she didn’t get at least some of the names Satan mentioned.
I should add, not only is the character on her shirt from a 1980 movie, but the line is likely a parody of a 1984 sitcom, so double 80’s reference.
No one’s really questioned why Daphne (who must have been born well after the 80’s, no matter what sort of timeline we’re using) constantly wears shirts that call back to weird 80’s pop culture refs. The answer, of course, is that I was not born well after the 80’s. And Daphne wears the shirts that I design.
The shirt, by the way, is indeed a Star Wars/Tony Danza mash-up. And it’s available for sale in my shirt store!
First album I bought was Dr Feelgood. Second was Theater of Pain. On cassette. I listened to them on a Walkman. Hyper color shirts weren’t even around yet.
Now then, “Frankie say relax.” I’m gonna need Max Headroom in here.
Good times. (Well, not for me. But for some people.)
Ha Ha !
Check out Daphne in Panel two.
Her facial expression AND the way her shoulders are UP display how apprehensive she is.
Is there a term for that defensive posture ?
Heh, nowdays, “those of you who are familiar with Hamilton” means something completely different.
Is this something about the musical? Bah. We don’t talk of such things here.
Well, he didn’t fight in YOUR revolution.