Suggestion: Express Lane Limit

The page had no image, and this was what I thought of when I saw the trope. I don't know if it doesn't correctly illustrate it or if it's too big or something, though, so at the risk of embarrassing myself again, here's my suggestion.

I think that would work if we only used the second the and panel. Less is more, especially when it's mostly dialog. I'd rather only use the third, but it would lose too much context that way.

edited 24th Jul '13 10:12:01 PM by Rethkir

I think the first panel adds necessary context to the situation. Without it, you wouldn't really know why they're being like that to one another.

edited 23rd Jul '13 2:35:48 PM by peasant

1+2 or 2+3...all three is overkill. Also, if that's the entire strip it's not kosher to use it.

edited 23rd Jul '13 5:29:39 PM by Willbyr

Yeah, I had a feeling the whole strip would be too much. I'd personally prefer 2,3 or even 1,3 now that I think about it.

edited 23rd Jul '13 8:53:49 PM by BaffleBlend

I prefer 1&3.

edited 23rd Jul '13 9:05:48 PM by Madrugada

I prefer 1 and 3.

I'll vote for 1 & 3 as well.

I don't think 1+3 has more necessary context than 2+3, and the latter is more varied in terms of layout, and has less text.

edited 24th Jul '13 12:27:34 AM by AnotherDuck

I prefer 2+3 as well. It focuses moreon the checkout, rather than the rivalry.

I vote 1 + 3. I think it just flows better. Panel 2 is just padding.

How is introducing the characters and random stock phrases relevant? That's padding.

It establishes the grandiose and comically petty nature of their enmity.

I don't think padding is a good way to describe panel 2, but I agree that 1+3 flows better.

1 + 3 flows better, but 2 + 3 is more illustrative of the trope and much more visually stimulating.

I vote 2 and 3.

edited 24th Jul '13 10:07:23 AM by Larkmarn

I don't think 2+3 is more illustrative as the express lane isn't necessarily any faster; especially when this trope is in play. The integral part is its arbitrary limit and the its enforcement. As such, the only "required" panel to illustrate the trope is panel 3. However, in order for the dialogue in 3 to make sense, panel 1 needs to be included.

Addendum: How about a single panel version but with the first line removed?

edited 24th Jul '13 11:49:06 AM by peasant

That's a decent compromise.

I like it. My vote now goes to 15.

Sure.

As I said, less is more. That's better. Less to read.

A couple more votes for 15 and we can bag it up.

I agree, 15 is a good compromise.

I like #15. A lot.

Called it: The image is up and tagged; no pothole as I don't know the source.

Based on the name mentioned, a Google search led me to "Brewster Rockit: Space Guy!". It appears to have a brief article here, which I have potholed to the image.

Question: Caption or no caption?

My suggestion: "Psst! Tell them that all the Funions only count as one item."

edited 28th Jul '13 1:29:39 PM by peasant

edited 28th Jul '13 2:57:04 PM by rodneyAnonymous