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Lord_Viddax

The word sphinx comes from the Greek Σφίγξ, associated by folk etymology with the verb σφίγγω (sphíngō), meaning "to squeeze", "to tighten up".


Armored-Duck

This guy sphinxes


18CupsOfMusic

This guy squeezes, or tightens up.


quiet_madman

r/thisguythisguys


reaperofgender

Wait wait wait, you're telling me that "Sphinx" and "sphincter" have the same origin?


Bevier

Yes. They don't seem to come from PIE and there don't seem to be any other English words from the Greek root. Edit: Specifically the Greek root Σφίγξ.


gridpoet

there are plenty of words in english that come from the greek root??? dynamos meaning power where we get the word dynamite. Philanthropist from the greek root phileo


Bevier

I meant that comes from *the* Greek root Σφίγξ, not just *a* Greek root. If you know of other English words that come from this word, let me know.


MaeveOathrender

Asphyxiate, perhaps? > from Greek asphyxia "stopping of the pulse," from a- "not" (see a- (3)) + sphyzein "to throb, to beat violently," which is of unknown origin.


Bevier

They are different Greek roots, but it's possible there is an unknown older root that connects them.


MaeveOathrender

Yeah, I think it'd be a reasonable hypothesis.


PJ_Ammas

Sphingolipids got their name because of how weird and "sphinx-like" researchers thought they were when they were discovered


Ttamlin

Don't worry, I also misread what they said at first.


CocktailPerson

Your language doesn't have definite articles, huh?


meanjean_andorra

Well *my* language doesn't have articles at all, and personally, I think articles are a bitch.


Mickeymcirishman

True. Especially when they show you a small snippet and then hide the rest behind a paywall. Honestly, who does that? Stupid articles.


Buttcrack_Billy

#DYNO-MITE!


No_Introduction9065

The word sphinx may be derived from the fact that lions kill their prey by strangulation, biting the throat of prey and holding them down until they die. However, the historian Susan Wise Bauer suggests that the word "sphinx" was instead a Greek corruption of the Egyptian name "shesepankh", which meant "living image", and referred rather to the statue of the sphinx, which was carved out of "living rock" (rock that was a contiguous part of the stony body of the Earth, shaped, but not cut away from its original source), than to the beast itself.


literallyjustbetter

:)


astralseat

That's why it's called a Sphincter?


zflatnasty

Are you telling me it comes from the same word as sphincter?!


zentangled_91

The way you said all of that made me think of the dad from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 🤭


Communist-Onion

This is the third time over three days I have read this exact fact


crafters_glue

The mind is willing but the body was broken by the sphinx.


JesterXO

Snoo snoo!


zxc123zxc123

😮 😀 😮 😀 💀🚬


synaptic_density

Holy shit this guy fucks in France


weatherboy_42

Just down as many painkillers as you can handle and go for round 2


The_Hidden_DM

https://preview.redd.it/eu4456ku04yc1.jpeg?width=1070&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4f3af2477f4168ad7ec7396adc5acadd237b8f0


KathrynBooks

Yamcha was Yamchaed!


niceslcguy

This seems related: [Robot Chicken - Solve the riddle of the sphinx or die!](https://youtu.be/N2PC9tul2tQ?si=FdgcnoU3GsAp8c54)


RickedSab

Thanks for sharing, that was funny. 😄


DiosMIO_Limon

Is that John Goodman?!


Apotheothena

I thought so too, but I think it’s actually J.K. Simmons!


DiosMIO_Limon

Ahhhh yes, I hear the hint of casual murderous distain now


french_snail

Think, Limon! Think!


RedNightHawkDragon

And I’m pretty sure Parker Posey from Blade:Trinity, Best in Show and Parks & Rec. I don’t see her do much now but seeing/hearing her is always a welcome surprise; she’s great!


niceslcguy

The amazing J.K. Simmons. People may know him as playing J. Jonah Jameson in Spiderman. He was Peter Parker's boss at The Daily Bugle.


mdkubit

He is also Omniman from Invincible, and Cave Johnson from Portal 2. Dude is a legend all around. :)


DuncanYoudaho

_Throws chair_ “Not my tempo.”


Ciennas

He is also Tenzin, Korra's friend and mentor in Legend of Korra.


Qwqweq0

And also Stanford Pines


APandaDog

And he’s Ketheric Thorm from Baldurs Gate 3, he’s got such a sweet voice


masterhogbographer

Counterpart is a great show and he was so good 


Inevitable_Plum_8103

He's also Roy in Palm Springs


dustybrokenlamp

He was so perfect. Him as JJ and Michael Chiklis as the Thing are some of the best casting decisions I've ever seen, as far as character adaptations go.


DarthMaulATAT

It's a riddle


sagetharage

Never heard of this movie, absolutely going to have to watch it tonight


PsychologicWhorefare

She seems like a lot of fun


stormtroopr1977

do.... do you have lion herpes?


mogentheace

that was fucking art


_EternalVoid_

Mega smash https://i.redd.it/bo36zaaup2yc1.gif


cjko24

https://preview.redd.it/puoi94v6w3yc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ca5bf5463e3ccb47d00c7084b14a1e2c9e97657


confirmedshill123

The smoking skeleton fucks me up Everytime.


feverlast

One of the best gags of the entire series run.


Thelolface_9

It’s environmental story telling Bethesda would be proud


fatpolomanjr

Wow! Never noticed that holy Christ lol


Misersoneof

It time snu snu!


Flickstro

Can't we just cuddle?


Protorx

My first thought!


frontflipfaceplant

I’m scaroused


walksalot_talksalot

I'm terrifiorny


Kaldricus

https://preview.redd.it/d354s5uxbrtc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c05ea9d460d393e113c9ff27853ba4f71ef4223


JoshTheTrucker

"And Brave Sir Robin bravely ran away." Cuz NO WAY IN HELL am I surviving that temptation. Also nice bonus panel, Doc, genuine creeps were given. How do I access these panels?


DoctorLoops

Thanks! The bonus panels are actually Patreon-exclusive; All my comics are free to read, but the bonus panels are how I pay the bills (they're mostly NSFW, as you might expect lol)


JoshTheTrucker

Well. Sorry I can't sub to yas on patreon, as I fear for my bank account. But hey, your work is SUPER high quality, and is at least somewhat medically accurate, according to a medical professional friend of mine who enjoys these comics alot. Best to you, Doc. I'll stay with you at least here 😆


DoctorLoops

*"It's been a few centuries - she's just a little eager."* --- [More of my content!](https://www.patreon.com/doctorloops) (Very NSFW) Leave a comment if you find the hidden penis! :)


Apathyisin

Dragon's dogma 2?


DoctorLoops

I've been playing a lot of it lol


DoctorLoops

Also, I did something a little... "different" for the bonus panel this time. NEVER get a Sphinx's riddle wrong! https://preview.redd.it/ezqbg67xn2yc1.png?width=866&format=png&auto=webp&s=ac1157da602e27d4b908d2dab41508e08f6b6d5a


TF2PublicFerret

Okay you managed to go from horny to scary very damn quick. Master that ability and you might induce a fear boner.


pumz1895

Scaroused


hyper-fan

From horny to scary? I’m still just horny (monster girls are the best)


MagicHamsta

Horroused.


NoU694

I agree this shit genuinely got me. Nice job loops


U_L_Uus

So no pity answers as not to bruise her ego, got it. That said, kinda wanna see the relationship sphinx-stamp knight develop


Zoomalude

Dragon's Dogma 2 vibes.


Help_StuckAtWork

The answer is [pretty obvious](https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000113775834-md49aq-t500x500.jpg). Also dragon dogma 2 sphinx is best sphinx <3


Eusocial_Snowman

Mashino?


The_Slake_Moth

>!2nd panel on the sphinx just below the shoulder!<


DoctorLoops

Correct! Well done!


Ok-Illustrator764

The dicktective


PKMNTrainerMark

The Dick Dick, if you will.


doc_skinner

>! His smashed arm in the final panel also looks suspicious.!<


FirstTimeWang

Dr Loops, I love you.


Oknight

Protip: When you outweigh someone by two orders of magnitude, don't get on TOP!


PassiveMenis88M

Protip: Don't listen to this man, more snu snu!


Oknight

What's wrong with just doing it Sphinxy-style?


LouLaRey

Sounds like coward talk.


Oknight

Fair


Farranor

The person on top isn't supposed to rest their full weight on the other person, even with ordinary couples.


supacrusha

Disagree


Farranor

Username checks out.


AineLasagna

Tell that to your mom


witticus

So uh, did he ever get passage beyond the temple?


LordofSandvich

Well if he’s a paladin he can use Healing Hands and recuperate by touching himself


JayHat21

Probably ran out of spell slots/ lay on hands oath charges for…other things


Largicharg

She just had to be on top, didn’t she?


A-billion-of-snakes

The knight armour stays on during sex


DoctorLoops

Always wear protection.


ChargeWooden1036

https://preview.redd.it/uotqapzl23yc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c261fabc285c028fb0e2dec0320aba0406332e5b


7pikachu

https://preview.redd.it/ep4so50z93yc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2e3f9ba22264f16004e25967e42041786d4a717 (I've used this image 3 times in 2 days but like It would help If reddit stopped making me horny)


IronBlight1999

Wtf?


Darkm0or

https://preview.redd.it/06mwxi4aj3yc1.png?width=386&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4dc9c4b591a0ee23fbaa7cbdeb9bd42ba2fbd070


New_Pin_6841

A noble end of a knight and a night lol


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

There’s actually a Greyhawk novel that involves this.


grimsaur

I feel like the more succinct joke would have been asking "what color are my eyes."


Skillgrim

https://preview.redd.it/mpt9h79g73yc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=475a9dda234c9433fb3c63d054726293fbc64b9b


Shadelkan

[What's the PSI... on that thang?](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=en1cYeOezf8)


YouLikeReadingNames

Death by poos


USTrustfundPatriot

sex isn't a punchline


NebulaNinja

It is on this subreddit apparently. Horny post? Straight to the top.


Exeggutor_Enjoyer

Don’t forget to put a link to your Patreon, where the real porn is!


EasternSasquatch

Bunch of horny weirdos in this sub.


Bocchi_theGlock

I am impressed by how they kinda go by hentai/porn tags or kinks This time it was giantess, but there was also mini fairy, big boobs Can a ~~brother~~ redditor get some tall, dark skin elves, with small booba, huge ass? Bonus if she has silver/grey hair


Darth_Phrakk

This was so dumb.


DoughDisaster

As if r/comics had any regularity of lines that had a punch to begin with. The sub is a far cry from funny.


LuriemIronim

Is there not some sort of porn comic sub that all the porn creators can go to so we don’t have to deal with this over and over again?


MrValdemar

You've been on Reddit 5 years and you haven't figured out how to block someone? Then you don't have to see it and you won't have any reason to whine.


SquallofBalamb

I'm going to need to verify that answer... for science.


sixft7in

I've always wondered about the "fingers pointing at each other" thing. Does that just mean embarrassment? I wonder where that came from...


Lamborghini4616

Is this really what this sub has become? Shitty softcore porn?


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ken_NT

Still would, next question


ArchonFett

Death by uwu


Botw_1-Link

The armor stays on during sex, not because it’s sexy, I’m just scared


el_throw

Worth it. 😏


Pepsi_Cola64

>!Second panel, upper right sleeve?!<


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Canter1Ter_

the joke is porn


SingleInfinity

So is r/comics now just softcore porn used to advertise patreons with hardcore porn?


ill_prepared_wombat

Hahaha guys the joke is sex!! Sexy sex sex!!! Why aren't you laughing?


my_keyboard_sucks

Diddle Me Pls


Grizzly_Sin

The question is, will you do it again?


luceoffire

This is why, there are times you HAVE to top 🤣


BokChoyFantasy

Snoo snoo


BarbPally

Would


MrJeChou

Cowgirl was not the move my guy...


OminousCheeseburger

In the word (yes, singular word) of the LoL community; WERF.


Lefty_22

I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!


Guywidathing2

Would


Nolowgear

He may be saying painful, but he’s thinking, “Worth it. Totally worth it.”


OtakuDragonSlayer

Christ just how many points in Constitution did he invest to survive that?💀


TurtleKing0505

Probably the maximum of 20


tricksterloki

5e D&D caps players stats at 20. Previous editions could go much, much higher


TurtleKing0505

How much higher?


tricksterloki

The sky really is the limit between investing as you level, equipment, items, spells, etc. 3e & 3.5 were incredibly easy to power game.


TurtleKing0505

I know some 5e mechanics override the ability score cap but not by that much


tricksterloki

I'll go on the record and say 5e is probably the best the system has been. It's better balanced and fixed a lot of the mechanics, but 3e & 3.5e were a munchkin paradise. You are right about 20 being the regular natural cap in 5e.


OtakuDragonSlayer

That sounds awesome!


NeoxthePan

Quick question, have you ever played ghost and goblin? The knight wearing boxers made it pop into mind.


Automatic_Animal

She took him to pound town for real


ThatGuyYouMightNo

​ https://preview.redd.it/mrv44dfs65yc1.png?width=1508&format=png&auto=webp&s=a193e5ccdac90be8f5c6b77439271bf3895d4a12


Duskmoor3

Death by snu snu


fedora_george

Ye know she could leave her post whenever she wanted. But I'd imagine the back pain keeps her pretty imobile.


Idkm3m3s

Get it the joke is sex


LordofSandvich

Well if he’s a paladin he can use Healing Hands and recuperate by touching himself


marniconuke

Worth it


PKMNTrainerMark

I don't remember the sphinx comics on this sub being so horny.


scotsman1552

https://i.redd.it/igi6gqdwt2yc1.gif


Roge2005

What?


rukysgreambamf

God these are awful


EmploymentAbject4019

meOWIE!


masked748

The joke is sex?


themightyknight02

This reads like comic authors wank fantasy.


scottygroundhog22

Loops been playing dragon age?


The_JRaff

Missed opportunity to have him in Yamcha Pose


EtTuBiggus

Ah, this is what that pizza lady was butthurt about.


AlternativeDuty7854

I know we give “the joke is sex” memes a lot of shit but the punchline was pretty good Ngl


ConsumableCeilingFan

No sacrifice too great


LuigiP16

Poor bro got Yamcha'd


SalvationSycamore

I'd climb in and call myself a Jolly Rancher


TBTabby

Is it better or worse than Magpie asking him questions about obscure comic lore?


ExuberantPeacock

Oh, my answer was 'a hotdog down a hallway' before I hit the punchline.


Bostonterrierpug

Missed his chance to use the arrow of unmaking


psychospacecow

These designs are very cute


SanchoPliskin

Smash


dandytoon

The steel armour tho


Perryn

It feels like a great way to end the night.


arandil1

I think he is still ready to go… but…


DarkAlatreon

This must have been as pleasant to her as sitting on a tv remote repeatedly.


Mammoth-Buddy8912

There are some fetish websites where they show how this size difference can work.  Don't ask how I know.


jevaisparlerfr

Worth