tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post113387702954812190..comments2024-03-27T19:04:14.544-05:00Comments on The Absorbascon: A Haiku for MxyzptlkScipiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1134332765953224092005-12-11T15:26:00.000-05:002005-12-11T15:26:00.000-05:00zMy first featured Haiku!I'm so proud...zMy first featured Haiku!<BR/><BR/>I'm so proud...Deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254545092911234284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1134070581180484302005-12-08T14:36:00.000-05:002005-12-08T14:36:00.000-05:00Mxyzptlk?Is that Mxyzptlk?Mxyzptlk!Mxyzptlk?<BR/>Is that Mxyzptlk?<BR/>Mxyzptlk!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1134056933513348862005-12-08T10:48:00.000-05:002005-12-08T10:48:00.000-05:00I realize that making sense of the pronunciation o...I realize that making sense of the pronunciation of a name that consists entirely of consonants is dodgy, but even within that dicey realm I'm loathe to make the single letter "l" an entire syllable unto itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1134055475471772502005-12-08T10:24:00.000-05:002005-12-08T10:24:00.000-05:00But this panel isNot "Animated Series",It is the c...But this panel is<BR/>Not "Animated Series",<BR/>It is the comic.<BR/><BR/>Not "Mix-yiz-pit-lick" - <BR/>That's from Animated Earth,<BR/>Not our DCU.<BR/><BR/>Bob the Answer Man<BR/>Said it's "Mix-yez-PIT-el-ick",<BR/>Good enough for me!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001530336692435773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1134002610491957852005-12-07T19:43:00.000-05:002005-12-07T19:43:00.000-05:00Scipio (and animated Mxy) are correct. The four-sy...Scipio (and animated Mxy) are correct. The four-syllable version is both confirmed and classy. And the three-syllable "Mix-ul-plick" from the mid-80s "Super Powers" cartoon is right out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133989901072630352005-12-07T16:11:00.000-05:002005-12-07T16:11:00.000-05:00Of course there is.Mixyizpitlick.Mxyzptlk himself ...Of course there is.<BR/><BR/>Mix<BR/>yiz<BR/>pit<BR/>lick.<BR/><BR/>Mxyzptlk himself pronounces it out using a rebus on Superman the Animated Series.Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133985713586994612005-12-07T15:01:00.000-05:002005-12-07T15:01:00.000-05:00There is not a four-syllable way to pronounceMix-y...There is not a four-<BR/>syllable way to pronounce<BR/>Mix-yez-pit-el-ickMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001530336692435773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133976100864644692005-12-07T12:21:00.000-05:002005-12-07T12:21:00.000-05:00oh my chuffing Godthat chap Ruin really islike [SP...oh my chuffing God<BR/>that chap Ruin really is<BR/>like [SPOILER WARNING]<BR/><BR/>lois sees sasha<BR/>encased in a robot shell<BR/>revels in suff'ring<BR/><BR/>mxy was there too<BR/>but I quite liked all of the<BR/>other bits of plot<BR/><BR/>come with me, sometime<BR/>villain mostly confounding<BR/>Hopper homage here<BR/><BR/>this should make up for<BR/>totally making an ass<BR/>of myself that timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133967717772506572005-12-07T10:01:00.000-05:002005-12-07T10:01:00.000-05:00Mxy misses theHerring-filled skies of his homeJake...Mxy misses the<BR/>Herring-filled skies of his home<BR/>Jakeem pickled themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133962033915357132005-12-07T08:27:00.000-05:002005-12-07T08:27:00.000-05:00Poor imp. You need help?I could, but nothing's fre...Poor imp. You need help?<BR/>I could, but nothing's free, chump.<BR/>Gimme some wishes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133914959526235062005-12-06T19:22:00.000-05:002005-12-06T19:22:00.000-05:00This is what I wasTrying to warn you about.This......This is what I was<BR/>Trying to warn you about.<BR/>This... ...This... ...How's your wife?<BR/><BR/><BR/>[A little Foreshadowing Haiku from the same book...]Jeff R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00893541435938915895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133909774859354572005-12-06T17:56:00.000-05:002005-12-06T17:56:00.000-05:00And Batman says Clark doesn't inspire people. As ...And Batman says Clark doesn't inspire people. As if he doesn't have enough responsibility on his shoulders, here he is, helping someone who's down on his luck. Not tossing him cash and walking on, but stopping and treating with respect. Like a human being. Clark makes me feel like a jerk.<BR/><BR/>Anyway here's my haiku:<BR/><BR/>Always one to help<BR/>Ma and Pa Kent must be proud<BR/>That Clark's a nice boyCaptain Infinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043927506160341160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133907677942317392005-12-06T17:21:00.000-05:002005-12-06T17:21:00.000-05:00That pesky old impLooks like he's down on his luck...That pesky old imp<BR/>Looks like he's down on his luck.<BR/>Buy a vowel, dude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133891009679280712005-12-06T12:43:00.000-05:002005-12-06T12:43:00.000-05:00Oh! Hello, it's...you.I would help you out but Ica...Oh! Hello, it's...you.<BR/>I would help you out but I<BR/>can't pronounce your name.Deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254545092911234284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133880079338988392005-12-06T09:41:00.000-05:002005-12-06T09:41:00.000-05:00This never happensTo Bat-Mite, his mom makes himta...This never happens<BR/>To Bat-Mite, his mom makes him<BR/>take an umbrella.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133878885867418372005-12-06T09:21:00.000-05:002005-12-06T09:21:00.000-05:00Omnipotent impfrom the fifth dimension, orwet old ...Omnipotent imp<BR/>from the fifth dimension, or<BR/>wet old homeless dude?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1133878834880340282005-12-06T09:20:00.000-05:002005-12-06T09:20:00.000-05:00Dark stormy showerNot fit for man, beast or impTod...Dark stormy shower<BR/>Not fit for man, beast or imp<BR/>Today we are friendsShon Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575804400275943927noreply@blogger.com