A comic by Dr. Lex (a.k.a. Alexander Thomas)
in the style of geeky classics like User Friendly
Current story arc: Faceworld – chapter: Something Wrong
Latest strip: 60 – Tuesday, May 7, 2024
“哎呀” (āiyā) is a general expression of surprise, in this case probably best translated as “damn.”
Zhang: Look, something is moving over there. Looks like a robot…
Max: I don't trust this, let's take cover.
We get a closer view of the robot, approaching another billboard with a happy person depicted on it. The robot is equipped with a kind of minigun. In the distance, we see the team hiding behind the shot-up statue.
Robot: Well, hello!
Robot: Welcome to Faceworld, we love to see your face here!
SFX, sound of minigun spinning up: Vwwiiiii…
The robot starts blasting the billboard.
SFX: BRRRRRAAPPPPP
We see the robot through a gaping smoking hole in the billboard.
Robot: Where did you go? You aren't afraid of robots, I hope? Well, see you later.
We see the team with an astonished and frightened look on their faces.
Max: What the f…
Zhang: 哎呀！
Heidi: Sssht! Stay quiet!
Max: I don't trust this, let's take cover.
We get a closer view of the robot, approaching another billboard with a happy person depicted on it. The robot is equipped with a kind of minigun. In the distance, we see the team hiding behind the shot-up statue.
Robot: Well, hello!
Robot: Welcome to Faceworld, we love to see your face here!
SFX, sound of minigun spinning up: Vwwiiiii…
The robot starts blasting the billboard.
SFX: BRRRRRAAPPPPP
We see the robot through a gaping smoking hole in the billboard.
Robot: Where did you go? You aren't afraid of robots, I hope? Well, see you later.
We see the team with an astonished and frightened look on their faces.
Max: What the f…
Zhang: 哎呀！
Heidi: Sssht! Stay quiet!
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