At first I thought the title was Patron of Thearts which I figured must be a planet of decaying corpses, then I realized the whole thing is just a sensatron-induced hallucination.
@Tag W.—Chinese GSS just called to say they have already purchased “Own the Sensation” as their registered slogan. They have offered to rent it to Bibliomancer for Ƀ 3,000,000,000 (bitcoin).
Mr. xn stared at the cover in silence for a solid minute, with a sort of deer-in-headlights look, then mumbled “Body parts all over…” and got up to feed the cats.
My first thought was “they’d have done better to have Bill illustrate it himself with a cartoon” and “these people are violating Rotsler’s Rules #3”.
As overwrought as the blurb is, it’s also unclear. Does “I could kill him” mean “I want to kill him” or “I am able to kill him”? And what effect would this murder have on the popularity and availability of the Sensatron (TM)?
@fred: The fact that this testicle appears to be growing inside the neck is even more disturbing. As to your postulate, I’d bet on Dick. (twss)
@Anti-Sceptic—You may have stumbled upon a deep hidden history, probably connected to the Illuminati in some way. So the Sensatron®️ is “discontinued,” eh? And yet he owns it. It’s no wonder this could be fatal to him. There are no doubt certain shadowy figures who know full well what “discontinued” really means, and how the parts fit into the hole.
@Hammy: I think the chap front and center matches the “oil rubbed bronze”! Ooh la la!
@BC: The confusion of this cover is no doubt to hide some of the truth in images that only the Illuminati can decode. Regular eyes/brains can’t process it, like a fnord.
November 1st, 2018 at 9:59 am
“Miss, someone’s done a poo on the book cover.”
November 1st, 2018 at 11:48 am
Artist Tom Adams really poured his heart and soul and blood and guts into this cover.
November 1st, 2018 at 12:26 pm
At first I thought the title was Patron of Thearts which I figured must be a planet of decaying corpses, then I realized the whole thing is just a sensatron-induced hallucination.
November 1st, 2018 at 12:30 pm
I always believed the first testicle to appear on a GSS cover would belong to either Dick Blade or Flandry.
November 1st, 2018 at 12:49 pm
It cries out for space sheep, but I’m not sure where to put them.
November 1st, 2018 at 3:34 pm
@Ikari Gendo: I think that calls for Space Sheep Prime, covering everything at once…
November 1st, 2018 at 3:44 pm
How does one “own” a sensation? If it is indeed possible, then one could conceivably say “No, you cannot have any of this sensation. It’s mine!”
November 1st, 2018 at 3:50 pm
@Anti-Sceptic—
“No, you cannot have any of this sensation. It’s mine!”
Why, that’s exactly what I say when people ask how it feels to be part of the world of GSS!
Sensatron. It probably needs a trademark: Sensatron®️
November 1st, 2018 at 5:08 pm
I have one breast and I must tweak it.
November 1st, 2018 at 5:14 pm
I suppose as a patron of the arts they’re a big fan of surrealism, Picasso and Dali?
November 1st, 2018 at 5:34 pm
@Anna T—Maybe more like George Grosz after the Sensatron®️ kicks in.
November 1st, 2018 at 5:35 pm
An online trademark search shows that the slogan “Own the Sensation” is available!
Time to get in on the ground floor, people!
Good Show Sir! Own the Sensation!
Perfect for our upcoming new year ad campaign. As soon as all your investment cheques clear.
November 1st, 2018 at 5:48 pm
@Tag W.—Chinese GSS just called to say they have already purchased “Own the Sensation” as their registered slogan. They have offered to rent it to Bibliomancer for Ƀ 3,000,000,000 (bitcoin).
November 1st, 2018 at 6:03 pm
The Sensatron must have been the precursor to the Orgasmatron.
November 1st, 2018 at 7:19 pm
@B. Chiclitz – Stupid Chinese GSS messed up their trademark application. They now own “Ow, the Sensation!”
There’s still time to lock this in before some some condom company beats us to it!
November 2nd, 2018 at 1:20 am
I think the title should be “Patron of the… Arghh – My Eyes!”
November 2nd, 2018 at 1:21 am
Mr. xn stared at the cover in silence for a solid minute, with a sort of deer-in-headlights look, then mumbled “Body parts all over…” and got up to feed the cats.
My first thought was “they’d have done better to have Bill illustrate it himself with a cartoon” and “these people are violating Rotsler’s Rules #3”.
As overwrought as the blurb is, it’s also unclear. Does “I could kill him” mean “I want to kill him” or “I am able to kill him”? And what effect would this murder have on the popularity and availability of the Sensatron (TM)?
@fred: The fact that this testicle appears to be growing inside the neck is even more disturbing. As to your postulate, I’d bet on Dick. (twss)
@leak: Yes. Jumbo Space Sheep, covering everything except, hmmm… nope, covering everything.
November 2nd, 2018 at 1:42 am
All right, I’ll bite…
Patron of the Arse
November 2nd, 2018 at 10:34 am
Patron of the Farts.
November 2nd, 2018 at 2:51 pm
Patroon of the Sharts
November 2nd, 2018 at 5:44 pm
Sorry B.C. It looks like that is already taken: https://www.whirlpooltubparts.com/sensatron-100820.html
November 2nd, 2018 at 11:20 pm
From Anti-Sceptic’s link:
“it fits perfect in the hole”
Say no more!
November 4th, 2018 at 5:49 pm
@Anti-Sceptic—You may have stumbled upon a deep hidden history, probably connected to the Illuminati in some way. So the Sensatron®️ is “discontinued,” eh? And yet he owns it. It’s no wonder this could be fatal to him. There are no doubt certain shadowy figures who know full well what “discontinued” really means, and how the parts fit into the hole.
November 4th, 2018 at 6:04 pm
@A-S, GSSxn, B.C. –
What caught my eye was the choice of colors for the button! Not only does it fit the hole perfectly, you can match the color to the “decor”!
😉
November 5th, 2018 at 12:42 am
@Hammy: I think the chap front and center matches the “oil rubbed bronze”! Ooh la la!
@BC: The confusion of this cover is no doubt to hide some of the truth in images that only the Illuminati can decode. Regular eyes/brains can’t process it, like a fnord.
November 5th, 2018 at 6:49 am
Careful @Hammy, we may be getting too close for our comfort. “Decor” is obviously an anagram for “Coder,” or, more ominously, “Code-R.”
November 5th, 2018 at 9:20 pm
I haven’t seen B. Chiclitz or Hammy here today… tell Mr. xnoob I love him…
November 6th, 2018 at 2:46 am
@Gssxn, @B.C. (wherever he is…)
Whew, that was close!
Do not, I repeat, *DO NOT* go into a big-box hardware store and mention “oil-rubbed bronze.”
I dare not say more….
November 6th, 2018 at 2:56 am
This is, er, “B. Chiclitz,” yes, that is name. Not to worrying, dear GSS friends, I am fine and am writing note myself with no one else here.
November 6th, 2018 at 5:11 am
@Hammy: Glad you’re all right. We should probably find out if BC can blink in Morse Code.
March 28th, 2020 at 6:32 pm
This cover’s got some balls… yes siree, that’s one ballsy cover…
What I’m trying to say is that about 10% of the cover consists of testicles.