History TearJerker / LisaThePointless

-->'''Raymund Pipe:''' Enjoying the world's last autumn? There's no place quite like this.

--->'''Alex:''' Garbage men take out the trash.

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Even though the side quest has been light-hearted and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry Davis is surprisingly somber. The conversation illustrates just how steeped in despair the residents of Garbage Island (and Olathe at large) really are. Alex tells Larry that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry relishes that feeling, explaining that it makes life feel like it still has some meaning. It's clear that living in a world where extinction is imminent has instilled a deep sense of nihilism in what few people remain. Because everyone has given up and existence feels pointless, [[TheAntiNihilist Larry Davis and his fellow cellophaners hump trash so their lives can have context again]]. However, as Alex illustrates, any meaning that can be derived from that is totally false. Larry Davis and the cellophaners aren't happy in their lifestyle [[StepfordSmiler but have deluded themselves into thinking they are]]. Ironically, their attempts to escape from the harsh reality of the world are pointless.]]

* After defeating Jessie Mack at the ruined farmstead, [[spoiler: Alex and Joel find a couple of survivors in the basement of one of the houses: an old poster-carrier and a young boy, revealed to be one of Jessie Mack's many kids. When Alex asks what happened, the boy says that his younger brother went missing, whereupon Mack went out looking for him and returned with [[ArtifactOfDoom an infinity jersey]]. Looking around the farmstead, which is covered in blood and mulched corpses, it can be grimly inferred that Mack [[HatePlague went crazy from the jersey's influence]] and [[PaterFamilicide killed most of his family]] (save for those wearing jerseys) [[ImAHumanitarian and butchered them into meat]]. It's a rather sad and disturbing moment, especially when you inspect some blood-spattered child's drawings in one of the other houses.]] Doubles as NightmareFuel as well.

* The sequence where Alex walks through the [[SceneryPorn autumn forest]] while [[spoiler: looking for a trauma kit to help Joel]]. Although the area is very serene and pretty, there's an undeniably melancholic air to it as well. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhXw6RM32s ethereal music]] and the absence of any NPC's really gives you the feeling that all of Olathe is going to be like this soon. The last remnants of humanity will die off and nature will be all that's left.

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Even though the side quest has been light-hearted and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry Davis is surprisingly somber. The conversation illustrates just how steeped in despair the residents of Garbage Island (and Olathe at large) really are. Alex tells Larry that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry relishes that feeling, explaining that it makes life feel like it still has some meaning. It's clear that living in a world where extinction is imminent has instilled a deep sense of nihilism in what few people remain. Because everyone has given up and existence feels pointless, [[TheAntiNihilist Larry Davis and his fellow cellophaners hump trash so their lives can have context again]]. However, as Alex illustrates, any meaning that can be derived from that is totally false. Larry Davis and the cellophaners aren't happy with their life of garbage [[StepfordSmiler but have deluded themselves into thinking they are]]. Ultimately, their attempts to escape from the existential pointlessness of reality are themselves pointless.]]

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Even though the side quest has been light-hearted and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry Davis is surprisingly somber. Alex tells Larry that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry agrees, but he says [[TheAntiNihilist that it's still preferable to feel some kind of sensation as opposed to nothing]]. Even if that sensation is unpleasant, it gives him something to live for. It reflects the aforementioned theme of futility that runs through the game: is it worthwhile to pursue meaning in a place like [[CrapsackWorld Olathe]]? Or is it just pointless?]]

* The sequence where Alex walks through the [[SceneryPorn autumn forest]] while [[spoiler: looking for a trauma kit]]. Although the area is very serene and beautiful, it has an undeniably melancholic air to it as well. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhXw6RM32s soft, ethereal music]] and the absence of any NPC's really gives you the feeling that all of Olathe is going to be like this soon enough. What little remains of humanity will die off and nature will reign supreme once again.

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Even though the side quest has been fun and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry Davis is oddly pensive and sad. Alex tells Larry that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry agrees, but he says [[TheAntiNihilist that it's still preferable to feel some kind of sensation as opposed to nothing]]. It reflects the aforementioned theme of futility that runs through the game: is it worthwhile to pursue meaning in a place like [[CrapsackWorld Olathe]]? Or is it just pointless?]]

* After defeating Jessie Mack at the ruined farmstead, [[spoiler: Alex and Joel find a couple of survivors in the basement of one of the houses: an old poster-carrier and a young boy, revealed to be one of Jessie Mack's many kids. When Alex asks what happened, the boy says that his younger brother went missing, whereupon Mack went out looking for him and returned with [[ArtifactOfDoom an infinity jersey]]. Looking around the farmstead, which is covered in blood and mulched corpses, it can be grimly inferred that Mack [[HatePlague went crazy from the jersey's influence]] and [[PaterFamilicide killed most of his family]] (save for those wearing jerseys) [[ImAHumanitarian and butchered them into meat]]. It's a rather sad and disturbing moment, especially when you inspect the child's drawings spattered with blood in one of the other houses.]] Doubles as NightmareFuel as well.

* After defeating Jessie Mack at the ruined farmstead, [[spoiler: Alex and Joel find a couple of survivors in the basement of one of the houses: an old poster-carrier and a young boy, revealed to be one of Jessie Mack's many kids. When Alex asks what happened, the boy says that his younger brother went missing, whereupon Mack went out looking for him and returned with [[ArtifactOfDoom an infinity jersey]]. Looking around the farmstead, which is covered in blood and mulched corpses, it can be grimly inferred that Mack [[PaterFamilicide killed most of his family]] (save for those wearing jerseys) [[ImAHumanitarian and butchered them into meat]]. It's a rather sad and disturbing moment, especially when you inspect the child's drawings spattered with blood in one of the other houses.]] Doubles as NightmareFuel as well.

* The sequence where Alex walks through the [[SceneryPorn autumn forest]] while [[spoiler: looking for a trauma kit]]. Although the area is very serene and beautiful, it has an undeniably melancholic air to it as well. The soft, ethereal music and the absence of any NPC's really gives you the feeling that all of Olathe is going to be like this soon enough. What little remains of humanity will die off and nature will reign supreme once again.

LISA: The Pointless follows in the steps of its inspiration and has sad men having sad things happen to them.

-->Raymund Pipe: Enjoying the world's last autumn? There's no place quite like this.

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Even though the side quest has been fun and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry Davis is oddly pensive in a melancholic way. Alex tells Larry that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry agrees, but he says [[TheAntiNihilist that it's still preferable to feel some kind of sensation as opposed to nothing]]. It reflects the aforementioned theme of futility that runs through the game: is it worthwhile to pursue meaning in a place like [[CrapsackWorld Olathe]]? Or is it just pointless?]]

* The [[spoiler: martial arts tournament. Alex is put up against a foe he can't beat. Regardless of whether you go for the cheap kick or not, Alex loses the match and subsequently his one chance at making it big. Him crying in the locker room afterwards is what seals it.]]

* The [[spoiler: martial arts tournament. Alex is put up against a foe he can't beat, cheats, and is disqualified from his one chance at making it big at the one thing he excelled at in life. Him crying in the locker room afterwards is what seals it.]]

* At the end of the plastic stroking side quest, [[spoiler: we see that Alex has gained nothing from the experience besides feelings of disgust. Alex tells Larry Davis that humping trash makes him feel horrible. Larry Davis agrees, but he says [[TheAntiNihilist that it's still better to feel some sensation as opposed to nothing]]. Even though the side quest has been fun and goofy up until that point, the final conversation Alex has with Larry is oddly melancholic. It reflects the aforementioned theme of futility that runs through the game.]]

* The entire game, when it's not showing a hopeful feel, is filled with a tone of uselessness and makes whatever Alex is doing feel [[MeaningfulName pointless.]]
* The [[spoiler: martial arts tournament. Alex is put up against a foe he can't beat, cheats, and is disqualified from his one chance at making it big at the one thing he excelled at in life. Him crying in the locker room afterwards is what seals it.]]
* Players who get attached to Georgy may feel a little down when you remember that [[spoiler: he'll inevitably become a [[DoomedByCanon joy mutant.]]]]

LISA: The Pointless follows in the steps of it's inspiration and has sad men having sad things happen to them.

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