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Sinker182 · 07/29/2008, 02:56 pm

In Ice Station Santa, when Sam & Max save their future selves it isn't Christmas, it is April, since that happens in What's New, Beelzebub, which came out in April. So how are they saving Christmas?

Kedri · 07/29/2008, 03:34 pm

Without stopping the Poppers, there wouldn't be any more Christmases?

I don't know. Anyway, the past and present weren't Christmas, either...(The present is November.)

Shambling Corporate Poster · 07/29/2008, 03:41 pm

ACTUALLY, They were saving their own Christmas from going bad. After all, Christmas in the pit of Hell isn't much fun, is it? SO they saved: *duh duh* Themselves! *yay*

unsilviu · 07/29/2008, 11:30 pm

I always thought the spirits told them to do all these things just because they thought it funny to be able to control a dog and a lagomorph!

Rather Dashing · 07/29/2008, 11:37 pm

It's obviously "Christmastime" in the first episode of the season. "Christmastime" being defined somewhat loosely could easily encompass parts of November.

And we can easily say that more in-universe time passes in-between episodes, or at least in-between 204 and 205.

Or maybe you can just shut up and enjoy your foreshadowing. You know, there are Children in China who would accept it, and they'd be HAPPY to. Ungrateful kids these days...

wisp · 07/30/2008, 03:29 am

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Originally Posted by Sinker182

In Ice Station Santa, when Sam & Max save their future selves it isn't Christmas, it is April, since that happens in What's New, Beelzebub, which came out in April. So how are they saving Christmas?

what's even more confusing, is the fact, that this happens at the same time as sam & max being in their office in 204..you know, the scene with superball, where sam throws himself the remote control. this however takes place in september...according to the timecard.

Derwin · 07/30/2008, 06:51 am

I always love discussions of the logic of time travel... since time travel itself...

But it would be fun to hear a TTG comment on this subject.

Emily · 07/30/2008, 07:17 am

It's true that 205 came out in April, but...

In 204 (and also 102), the Soda Poppers' birthday is established to be 12/21.

And...

In the 205, we learn that it's the Soda Poppers' birthday.

Therefore...

When Sam & Max fall into the pit, it's December 21, which means it's right before Christmas.

As for how it can be a different month in Hell and on the surface...

We already know time moves much more slowly in Hell, just look at the clock that never changes!

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Originally Posted by wisp

what's even more confusing, is the fact, that this happens at the same time as sam & max being in their office in 204..you know, the scene with superball, where sam throws himself the remote control. this however takes place in september...according to the timecard.

Err... yeah, there's that too. You ruined my theory.

Shambling Corporate Poster · 07/30/2008, 07:38 am

ahh... it makes more sense now. I see... thanks Emily!

Though, I wish that you could put both The Soda Popper's AND Shambling Corporate Presence in the Pit of Hell in 205... SCP would eat them... XD *laughs evilly*

07/29/2008, 02:56 pm	#1
Sinker182 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 62	Christmas Future In Ice Station Santa, when Sam & Max save their future selves it isn't Christmas, it is April, since that happens in What's New, Beelzebub, which came out in April. So how are they saving Christmas?

07/29/2008, 03:34 pm	#2
Kedri Stupid rat creatures!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 541	Without stopping the Poppers, there wouldn't be any more Christmases? I don't know. Anyway, the past and present weren't Christmas, either...(The present is November.) __________________ "Conjecture is not fact, and opinion is not fact, and no matter how many times you say it, it doesn't make it true." - Shaun Lyon, administrator of Outpost Gallifrey

07/29/2008, 03:41 pm	#3
Shambling Corporate Poster I Drink your Milkshake!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Blaargh!!! Shambling Corporate Presence's #1 fan! Posts: 372	ACTUALLY, They were saving their own Christmas from going bad. After all, Christmas in the pit of Hell isn't much fun, is it? SO they saved: duh duh Themselves! yay __________________ Bosco-"I think my Package is ticking" Max-"That's not a very good Pick up line," Bosco- "I think my package is 'The Bomb!'" Max- "Now THAT'S a good pick up line!" Shambling! Corporate! Presence!

07/30/2008, 07:38 am	#9
Shambling Corporate Poster I Drink your Milkshake!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Blaargh!!! Shambling Corporate Presence's #1 fan! Posts: 372	ahh... it makes more sense now. I see... thanks Emily! Though, I wish that you could put both The Soda Popper's AND Shambling Corporate Presence in the Pit of Hell in 205... SCP would eat them... XD laughs evilly __________________ Bosco-"I think my Package is ticking" Max-"That's not a very good Pick up line," Bosco- "I think my package is 'The Bomb!'" Max- "Now THAT'S a good pick up line!" Shambling! Corporate! Presence!

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07/29/2008, 11:30 pm	#4
unsilviu Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 96	I always thought the spirits told them to do all these things just because they thought it funny to be able to control a dog and a lagomorph!

07/29/2008, 11:37 pm	#5
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,811	It's obviously "Christmastime" in the first episode of the season. "Christmastime" being defined somewhat loosely could easily encompass parts of November. And we can easily say that more in-universe time passes in-between episodes, or at least in-between 204 and 205. Or maybe you can just shut up and enjoy your foreshadowing. You know, there are Children in China who would accept it, and they'd be HAPPY to. Ungrateful kids these days...

07/30/2008, 06:51 am	#7
Derwin Max's PH-Neutral Chewtoy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 736	I always love discussions of the logic of time travel... since time travel itself... But it would be fun to hear a TTG comment on this subject.

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