The Ultimate Battle: Penguins v. Badgers

Which are moar betterer?


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Badgers, however, braved the catastrophe that was the Mattastroface.

Still...I vote penguins, 'cause of this li'l guy:
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Badgers, however, braved the catastrophe that was the Mattastroface.

They should've sent in the penguins. They would've left him encased in the iceburg and made the world a better place. But instead, he wanders among us with a badger-gnawed face as a reminder of the badgers' epic FAILURE.
 
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They should've sent in the penguins. They would've left him encased in the iceburg and made the world a better place. But instead, he wanders among us with a badger-gnawed face as a reminder of the badgers' epic FAILURE.

These fax truly are tru.

Further proof - as if such were needed - that penguins PWN.
 

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I will say this though...

Badgers are HELLA better dancers than penguins. I'd sooner sit through 3 hours of the BADGERBADGERBADGER dance than watch Happy Feet again.
 
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Hopefully some other AWers will be along soon to contribute to this serious debate.
 

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Given what I've learned on AW, Chihuahuahuahuas and Ferrets could kick any penguin or badger's @$$. :D

Also, your poll is skewed because you left off Orlando Eggplant Bloom (deceased).

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Given what I've learned on AW, Chihuahuahuahuas and Ferrets could kick any penguin or badger's @$$. :D

Also, your poll is skewed because you left off Orlando Eggplant Bloom (deceased).

Don, don't make me come over there.

I have a meat thermometer and I know how to use it.

AND I'm writing your biography, which could always use a little more violence to spice things up.
 

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Don, don't make me come over there.

I have a meat thermometer and I know how to use it.

AND I'm writing your biography, which could always use a little more violence to spice things up.
What is it with you and violence? I'm a lover, not a fighter, and you need to get that straight if you're going to write my bio.

((Does dungeon work count as violence? I've got some nifty racks, clips, floggers, clamps, candles, hot oil, and rope tricks, but I prefer not to break skin or leave permanent marks. I find that tends to lose the audience. :e2brows:))
 

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Tactics:
  • Beak and flippers vs. fangs and claws.
  • Waddling vs. circus acrobat agility.
  • Slow marching in straight lies vs. frenetic scampering in all directions.
Terrain:
  • Both species suited to cold climates.
  • Penguins noticably lethargic in warmer climates.
  • Badger claws grip ice.
  • Badgers run on all fours.
Supply Logistics:
  • Penguins can only eat fish; can't stray far from sea.
  • Badgers eat anything, anywhere.
  • Badgers can coerce flying squirrels into making long-range supply drops.
If Things Go Bad:
  • If penguins are forced to retreat, they dive into the water where seals and killer whales have a feast.
  • If badgers have to retreat, they hide out in fortified underground sets where they can hold out forever against enemy incursions. Those tunnels are bewildering mazes filled with death traps. Multiple exits allow swift raids on enemy positions, weakening command authority and disrupting supply lines.
Ability to Supply Reinforcements:
  • Penguins lay one egg at a time.
  • Badgers have litters.
Not looking good for Pingu.

-Derek
 

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What is it with you and violence?

Wouldn't you like to know? ;)

I'm a lover, not a fighter, and you need to get that straight if you're going to write my bio.

This is the Hollywood adaptation. The fighter side that I'm making up about you will get me a less restrictive rating than the lover side. You know how it is - violence good, loving bad. Sorry, that's the way it goes.

((Does dungeon work count as violence? I've got some nifty racks, clips, floggers, clamps, candles, hot oil, and rope tricks, but I prefer not to break skin or leave permanent marks. I find that tends to lose the audience. :e2brows:))

Amateur.
 
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dpaterso - At least someone is taking this thread seriously.

I salute you, sir.

Even if you are completely wrong.
 

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Why do I have to choose? I like them both for different reasons.

Penguins, seriously cute, especially when they pop out of the water to get up on the ice.

Badgers, cute in a Rolling Thunder kind of way.

thinker is right. This is srs bznz. my brain wants to asplode just thinking about it. :e2cry:
 

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Why do I have to choose? I like them both for different reasons.

Because you do.

Penguins, seriously cute, especially when they pop out of the water to getup on the ice.

See? 'nough said.

Badgers, cute in a Rolling Thunder kind of way.

Thank you for making my point. Rolling Thunder is NOT cute.

thinker is right.

Truer words were never spoken. :D

This is srs bznz. my brain wants to asplode just thinking about it. :e2cry:

ANSWER. THE. QUESTION. NAO. C'MON. NAO!!!!! *taps foot*
 

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In a fantasy world, where penguins have magic powers and the protection of a fairy godmother, penguins rule, no doubt. They're way cuter.

However, in the real world, Derek nailed it. Penguins are badger bait.

ETA: Come on, Derek, get that vote in where it can be counted. I'm all alone up there so far.

ETA2: However, Cows with Guns can whip both their @$$e$.
 
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In a fantasy world, where penguins have magic powers and the protection of a fairy godmother, penguins rule, no doubt. They're way cuter.

Them's fightin words.

However, in the real world, Derek nailed it. Penguins are badger bait.
You know why you never hear about penguins killing badgers?

Because penguins are better at hiding the bodies.

ETA2: However, Cows with Guns can whip both their @$$e$.
With the added help of chickens in choppers, yes, I'll give you that.
 

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Because you do.



See? 'nough said.



Thank you for making my point. Rolling Thunder is NOT cute.



Truer words were never spoken. :D



ANSWER. THE. QUESTION. NAO. C'MON. NAO!!!!! *taps foot*
but, but, I like Rolling Thunder. :e2cry:

Oh all right, don't get your thong in knot.

Badgers, because like Rolling Thunder they're good in a fight. srsly. If I were facing down a bunch of rabid penguins I would want a badger or RT with me. :)
 
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If you were tracked down by even one rabid penguin, there's not a badger army that could save you.
 

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but, but, I like Rolling Thunder. :e2cry:

Your vote doesn't count then.

Oh all right, don't get your thong in knot.

I don't wear a thong. Ask Don.

Badgers, because like Rolling Thunder they're good in a fight. srsly. If I were facing down a bunch of rabid penguins I would want a badger or RT with me. :)

Penguins don't need rabies to be badass. They're so badass, rabies gets penguin shots.
 

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Penguins are the Chuck Norris of the animal kingdom, folks. Why do you think James Bond dresses like one? I mean, c'mon. James Bond wouldn't be nearly as badass without his suit...because he's trying to be a damned penguin.

I hereby change the name to pwnguins.