Comic 421 - The New Secretary
16th May 2019, 12:00 AM in Bos
The New Secretary
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Microraptor edit delete
Microraptor
It's kind of a mix between the real world IKEA and a hardware store.
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lirvilas edit delete reply
lirvilas
That’s funny, I would have assumed Mr Minotaur would’ve re-emerged in a Pottery Barn...
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
We don't have Pottery Barn in Germany, so I am afraid I may be lacking the cultural context to understand how you mean that.
Because of the association "minotaur --> cattle --> barn"??

In fact, the inspiration for this story was that I always thought the interior of large hardware stores to be quite... labyrinthine.
Years ago, I wrote a little short story with the surreal premise of the Greek myth about Theseus and the minotaur taking place in such a setting. This chapter is thus more or less the Cryptida adaption of said story.
lirvilas edit delete reply
lirvilas
“Like a bull in a china shop” is the expression!
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
Ah, OK! (In the German version of this expression, it's an elephant.)
Blotto edit delete reply
Blotto
When I was recently in our IKEA, I actually got disoriented. I wouldn't be surprised if I ran into a Minotaur ;D
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
Exactly! That's the basic thought behind this story! :-D
jackofalltrrades edit delete reply
jackofalltrrades
IKEA's are like that sometimes, can confirm.
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
As if someone cut a lot of different rooms out of houses and rearranged them to a labyrinth...
Taily edit delete reply
Taily
Aah, enjoying some of those delicious Swedish meatballs, probably.
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
It would get somewhat cannibalistic awkward though if they are out of beef...
AmeliaP edit delete reply
AmeliaP
Mwahahahahaha brilliant! A hardware store as the new Minotaur's labyrinth is a great idea! (The only moment I use sneakers is when I go to those stores XD)
Microraptor edit delete reply
Microraptor
Those stores can be very huge after all! :-D