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"In which Sam and Nillan discuss Leyla." [Sam] So, you shut down your computer? Huh. / [Nillan] I can't talk to her just yet. / [Sam] She didn't do anything wrong, Nillan. / [Nillan] I know... but I guess a broken heart takes some time. / [Nillan] And now I get to see her on Facebook all the time. And relive it. Yay. / [Sam] You could always... / [Nillan]...
"In which Nillan assists Sam." [Sam] Thanks for agreeing to go shopping for groceries with me... I know groceries aren't high on most people's excitement metres. / [Nillan] Well, you know me... grocery shopping is pretty much the most exciting thing I did all week. / [Nillan] Next week, parachutes over Alligator Lake!
"In which the future is friendly... not so much." [Sam] You'd be surprised how many diapers a baby will go through in a week. / [Nillan] Yeah. The miracle of fatherhood. / [Sam] For some reason, I always find it a tad bit embarrassing to be in the diaper aisle. All the pink and purple. / [Nillan] Do they keep OLD-PEOPLE diapers in the same aisle. / [Sam]...
"In which Sam had a horrible, no good, very bad day. Told on the radio." [Sam] Thanks again for driving me today, Nillan. / [Nillan] No problem. / [Nillan] It sucks that your car broke down. / [Sam] Yeah, well that's what happens with a beater. / [Sam] Worse, it broke on the highway during rush-hour. / [Sam] There's nothing worse than hearing your bad day narrated from the...
"In which Sam wants to initiate autodestruct sequence." [Nillan] Hey... you know how you mentioned earlier that you were not happy about having your accident narrated on AM traffic radio? Isn't it ironic that a musician such as yourself spends your days hoping to get on the radio and when you finally do it's for causing a traffic jam? / [Sam] Uh Huh. / [Sam]...
 
"In which Nillan has questionable neck adornment." [Nillan] Well, take care. Have a good night Sam. / [Sam] It'll be a long one... it's my shift to watch the baby now. / [Sam] Have a safe drive home. / [Nillan] Thanks. / [Sam] Say -- can I ask you something before you go? / [Nillan] Yeah? / [Sam] Isn't that Leyla's scarf? / [Nillan] This? Yeah... it is....
"In which Leyla disses American culture." [Leyla] It's so HOT today. / [Katelyn] Is it? Isn't Montreal just as hot in the summer? / [Leyla] Yes, I suppose. But at least THERE the heat is punctured by a jazz festival, bicycles, and plenty of culture. / [Leyla] The only culture here is CAR culture, and it's going bankrupt.
"In which Katelyn disses Canadian culture." [Katelyn] Blame Detroit! California has the strongest emission standards in the country! / [Leyla] On the world stage, these standards are a JOKE. / [Katelyn] Don't diss America! Canadians hunt baby seals! Your Queen was up there last week feasting on seal heart! / [Leyla] Are you saying that just...
"In which Leyla has a tan that is not a tan, really." [Leyla] A girl like me could grow fond of San Diego living!... / [Katelyn] Two weeks ago, all you could do was complain about it... / [Leyla] I know I know. But check out the TAN that I've got now. / [Katelyn] What YOU call a "tan" looks more like a film called "when freckles attack." / [Leyla] I know,...
"In which mud pit mud pit mud pit splatter." [Katelyn] Were you ever self-conscious about those freckles? / [Leyla] I'm not the type to be self-conscious. / [Leyla] The first kid who called my freckles "mud-spots" ended up in a MUD SPOT.
 
"In which Nillan has a flashback to a simpler time." [Sam] The future looks bright Nillan! / [Nillan] It's 1999, Sam. The world could end in five months! I could die at fifteen and never have seen Halifax! / [Sam] I don't know that Halifax is what I would be concerned about. / [Nillan] I suppose there is more to live for than sea-breeze and rubber boots,...
"In which Nillan is tired of being boring." [Sandy] What are YOU thinking about? / [Nillan] The past. / [Sandy] The past? / [Nillan] Can you believe that when I was fifteen, my goal was to move to Halifax, marry a good woman and travel the world? / [Nillan] Really? That's crazy (Also, why Halifax)? / [Sandy] No, what's crazy is that my current...
"In which Nillan thinks of ways to not be boring." [Kass] Nillan did WHAT? / [Sandy] He QUIT. Yesterday. He just... WALKED OUT. He said that working here made him feel bored. It made him feel BORING. / *MEANWHILE...* / [Zoe] What are you doing, big brother? / [Nillan] Making a list. / [Zoe, reading] "Ways to be Less Boring"?
"In which sisters know best." [Zoe] A LIST? Who makes a list about ways to be more interesting? / [Nillan] What do you mean? / [Zoe] What I mean is that lists and interestingness are completely opposite. / [Zoe] Interesting things: / - Pocket 'Kerchiefs / - Jazz Music / - Novelists / - Birds in Parks / - Top Hats / - Toothpaste with...
"In which dictionaries must be utilized." [Zoe] Hello Big Brother! / [Nillan] Yes? / [Zoe] So... I was thinking about your list of "Ways to be interesting." / [Nillan] YOU + Thinking = Danger. / [Zoe] SO... My reputation precedes me! / [Nillan] I wish it would PRECLUDE you... / [Zoe] I'll be back in a minute. / [Zoe, looking at a dictionary]...
 
"In which Z?e carries some odd things in her bag." [Zoe] It's mean when you DO THAT! / [Nillan] Do what? / [Zoe] Use big words to confus me... / [Nillan] What word did I use? / [Zoe] "Preclude" / [Nillan] That is not a big word. It has two syllables. / [Zoe] Well... I didn't understand it. / [Nillan] How did you get into university? / [Zoe] Bribes. Trickery....
"In which a list is proposed." [Zoe] So... I had this amazing plan. / [Nillan] Oh? Or should I say "Oh No?" / [Zoe] Yes! Let ME help you to be interesting! I will make a checklist... it will start with baby steps and help you to grow increasingly interesting as you complete each task! / THE LIST / -------- / 1. Get out of the house. / 2....
"In which swordless dragon hunting is shown to be more dangerous." [Nillan] Why would anyone walk over burning coals? / [Zoe] To prove their manliness, I suppose. / [Nillan] Personally, I would think that manliness would be proved through more practical feats. / [Nillan] Things like knot typing... and, uh... computer programming... and making fire. / [Zoe] Maybe in...
"In which Nillan is reminded of reasons to re-use and save the environment." [Zoe] So, here it is! / [Nillan] What? / [Zoe] Your list of steps to take to improve your life? / [Nillan] You expect me to take this list seriously? / [Zoe] Why wouldn't you? / [Nillan] It's written on a Safeway receipt. / [Zoe] Even Jesus taught simplicity.
"In which Nillan tries figuring out the list." [Nillan] Hm. Let's take a look at this list... / [Nillan] Number One: "Call someone you haven't seen in a long time." Number Two: "Go for Coffee." / (Hm... who to call?) / [Nillan] Well, it should be someone I WANT to see... especially considering the next three items on the list involve going to out...
 
"In which Nillan's little brother knows the truth." [Nick] Whatcha doin' Nillan? / [Nillan] I'm reading a list, little bro. / [Nick] What's on the list...? / [Nillan] It's a list of ways to improve my life. / [Nick] Like buy a DSi? / [Nillan] No. / [Nick] Get a girlfriend?! / [Nillan] No. / [Nick] Have chocolate for a million years?! / [Nillan] No. / [Nick]...
"In which adults know the ways of cunning." [Nillan] That wasn't very nice. / [Nick] I'm little... you can't get mad. / [Nillan] Maybe not, but I can get even... / [Nick] I'll tell mom! / [Nillan] Oh, I would not do anything OBVIOUS... just little things like looking in the other direction when the ice cream truck comes. Or maybe I'll be busy...
"In which the ways of cunning are kept a secret." [Nick] Will you teach me the ways of cunning? / [Nillan] No, I do not wish to corrupt my little bro. / [Nick] You are not living up to your end of the bargain as a big brother! / [Nick] Jimmy's brother taught him how they hork loogies. Josh's brother taught him to fire rubber bands with accuracy and...
"In which Nillan requests instruction." [Nillan] It's time... a look at this list! I saw Sam last month... does that qualify as not seeing someone for a "long" time? / [Nillan] I don't think so. / The List: / 1__ Get out of the house. / 2__ Call a friend you haven't seen for awhile. / 3__ Go for coffee. Order something you've never tasted. / 4__...
"In which Nillan chooses a category." [Zoe] Are you SERIOUS? You've had my list for two weeks and you haven't completed it yet? What kind of WIMP are you?! / [Nillan] ... The skinny kind?
 
"In which capitalism leads to hoarding." [Zoe] Well, you certainly are ridiculous. / [Nillan] Maybe. / [Zoe] Well, let's just look through your cell phone list here... If YOU can't decide who to call I'm going to pick a person out randomly based on how cool their name is. Hmm... let's see. / [Zoe] "Adhani" ... that's an interesting name......
"In which Cinn is a rebel." [Zoe] How about this name? / [Nillan] Cinn? / [Zoe] YEah, that's an awesome name! "Sin"... sounds like a person who could get you into trouble! / [Nillan] Really? Cinn's version of trouble is entering Scrabble tournaments. And playing PROPER NOUNS.
"In which Nillan and Cinn meet downtown." [Cinn] So! Hello! / [Nillan] Hi... / [Cinn] Thanks for calling me. it's been a long time. / [Nillan] Yes, when was the last time we saw one another? Pizza... a year ago? (Man, she looks hot...) / [Cinn] Yeah... we have quite the history of pizza between us, huh? / [Nillan] So... what do you want...
"In which Nillan suggests a caffiene fix." [Nillan] How about we go for some coffee instead? / [Cinn] I've never known you to be a big coffee drinker... / [Nillan] Well, it's a new day! I've turned over a new leaf, my dear! / [Cinn] Wouldn't TEA DRINKERS be the ones with leaves?
"In which Nillan is not acting mopey for once." [Cinn] You know... there's something different about you today... / [Nillan] It's becasue I'm HAPPY today... when we get together I am usually miserable or even worse... contemplative. / [Cinn] Why are you so happy, then. / [Nillan] I can think of a reason...
 

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