Rumble Pants X: Elite Eight
What is Rumble Pants? Well, the Panteon has decided to play at god once more. We take a few select comic characters and pit them against one another for our amusement, but we figured why keep the fun all to ourselves? So we decided on a format that would require your participation and will hopefully provide amusement for you at the same time. The format is a single elimination tournament with weekly rounds decided by you, the reader. Just keep reading to help decide the ultimate fate of some of your favorite comic characters!
It’s the elite eight round of the Indie Round, and there were some surprises, some close races and some absolutely brutal beatdowns in the Sweet Sixteen stage. Sonic triumphed over Owly by only 1 vote, and Amazing Screw-On Head lost by a mere 4 votes to The Maxx. On the other hand, The Tick beat Flaming Carrot like it was a sport, winning by over 200 votes, and Tara Chace must have taken Amy Racecar out with a sniper shot from a distance, winning by 111 votes.
As always, though, it isn’t just about who would be most likely win in each fight; it’s about who you want to win each fight and advance to the next round. Click the bracket thumbnail above to the side to see how the tournament has progressed so far. These polls will close just after midnight on Sunday, December 23rd.
Sonic vs. The Bones
Sonic (29%)
Fone, Smiley & Phoney Bone (71%)
Total Votes: 331
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The Tick vs. Scott Pilgrim
The Tick (67%)
Scott Pilgrim (33%)
Total Votes: 334
Madman vs. The Maxx
Madman (70%)
The Maxx (30%)
Total Votes: 319
Melaka Fray vs. Tara Chace
Melaka Fray (44%)
Tara Chace (56%)
Total Votes: 308
Having to choose between The Tick and Scott Pilgrim just hurts.
In fact, my ultimate indie tag-team match would be Scott Pilgrim & The Tick vs Street Angel & The Maxx…
17 Dec 2007 at 2:46 am
QuoteI’m still in shock that Sonic made it to a second round.
Who voted for him?
WHO, DAMN YOU?!!
17 Dec 2007 at 3:01 am
QuoteBones easily beat Sonic, so all things balance out. Sadly, it will be a tough match up with Bone. v. Tick. Madman vs. Melaka is a bit easier (to me, anyway). The Bones vs. Madman? Tick vs. Madman?
17 Dec 2007 at 6:15 am
QuoteI DID. Wanna make something of it?
17 Dec 2007 at 7:32 am
Quote1 vote. It just killed me to have to give it to Sonic, but the votes had spoken. Your Showtime alter ego may be a serial killer, but being the deciding vote on Sonic might be worse.
I hear Wormy murdered Knuckles and buried him in a shallow grave, though.
17 Dec 2007 at 11:20 am
QuoteAre you all forgetting that Scott recently levelled up? Go Scott!!
17 Dec 2007 at 11:42 am
QuoteThe Tick is nigh invulnerable…As much as I love Scott Pilgrim, for me, he’s no match for the Tick.
Spooon!
17 Dec 2007 at 1:15 pm
QuoteRight now, Tara Chace has a pretty good lead, but I’m still worried about her. My dream match-up for the final two would be Tara Chace vs. The Tick. I think my head would explode!
17 Dec 2007 at 1:18 pm
QuoteThe Maxx is not getting enough love.
17 Dec 2007 at 4:33 pm
QuoteSo much for “everybody loves Scott Pilgrim”. I guess quite a few people love the Tick. I guess I’ve got to go find the first trade of that or something…
17 Dec 2007 at 5:01 pm
QuoteI really was looking forward to Scott Pilgrim vs. Tara Chace, but you all had to ruin it!
17 Dec 2007 at 8:31 pm
QuoteBut does the Tick have the power of love??? I had to vote for Scott, despite my tick love. Honestly though this is the first Rumble Pants where I will be happy if someone from each brackett were to win out. As long as the someone is the Bone clan
I voted for him. I don’t read the comic, but I am an old school video game guy. I am glad to see that he is still popular.
17 Dec 2007 at 11:35 pm
QuoteMy old school SEGA past was very disappointed when I voted for the Bones. I still think they could go all the way!
18 Dec 2007 at 8:24 am
QuoteScott just leveled up AND he got a sword! does the Tick have a sword?? Or does the Tick have a girlfriend who is an american ninja deliver girl??? I think not.
18 Dec 2007 at 10:10 am
QuoteHey guys looking at the “smoker pole” am I really in the minority as a big fan of Wolverine?
18 Dec 2007 at 12:33 pm
QuoteHe might not fight for the power of love or have a cool sword or anything, but the Tick fights for Justice, man. And…his rants just have the air of awesomeness that can not be beat.
“I am mighty. I have a glow you cannot see. I have a heart as big as the moon. As warm as bathwater. We are superheroes, men, we don’t have time to be charming. The boots of evil were made for walkin’. We’re watching the big picture, friend. We know the score. We are a public service, not glamour boys. Not captains of industry. Keep your vulgar moneys. We are a justice sandwich. No toppings necessary. Living rooms of America, do you catch my drift? Do you dig?”
18 Dec 2007 at 1:27 pm
QuoteAw yeah, Big B Wolf in the smokin’ lead!!
18 Dec 2007 at 3:23 pm
QuoteMan, is he running for President? Or at least VP? I think I would vote for him based on that speech. How about an Obama/Tick campain at least?
Oh and I still voted for Scott Pilgrim. Obviously he can’t run for President because he is Canadian.
18 Dec 2007 at 3:45 pm
QuoteI know it’s just a misspelling, Rob, but the phrase “smoker pole” had me giggling like a schoolgirl.
18 Dec 2007 at 6:19 pm
Quotetara chace FTW!
bone vs, chace would be cool
18 Dec 2007 at 7:06 pm
Quotetara chace FTW!
18 Dec 2007 at 7:06 pm
QuoteI can see how that would be funny
speaking of polls Terror was smoker. Where’s Terror? Why must I be alone in my love of Terror
18 Dec 2007 at 7:40 pm
QuoteThat just made my day.
19 Dec 2007 at 3:18 am
QuoteJessica Jones is my favorite pole smoker.
19 Dec 2007 at 12:07 pm
QuoteThere go my hopes for a Tara vs. Owly matchup.
20 Dec 2007 at 4:17 pm
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