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| release-date    = December 14, 2011
 
| release-date    = December 14, 2011
 
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| artist          = [[Heather Campbell]]<br>[[Jim Murray]] (cover)
 
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{{Quotation|'''[[NPC#Nicholas_Crowder|Old Nick]]'''|I am Old Nick! The SPIRIT of Australian Christmas. '''And I have come for your children.'''}}
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{{Quotation|'''[[Non-player characters#Nicholas Crowder/Old Nick|Old Nick]]'''|I am Old Nick! The SPIRIT of Australian Christmas. '''And I have come for your children.'''}}
  
 
'''''A Smissmas Story''''' is a [[Comics|comic]] released on December 14, 2011, to coincide with the release of [[Australian Christmas 2011]].
 
'''''A Smissmas Story''''' is a [[Comics|comic]] released on December 14, 2011, to coincide with the release of [[Australian Christmas 2011]].
  
 
== Synopsis ==
 
== Synopsis ==
The story opens with a scene of a plump businessman named Archibald wearing a [[Backbiter's Billycock|bowler]] delightedly discovering a [[Payload|ticking bomb]] upon the doorstep of his ''"Bombs for the Poor"'' non-profit charity. He calls his friend Julius to inspect the bomb, states that some good Samaritan has left it there, and Julius declares that the people of Teufort ([[2Fort]]) will rejoice. After the two note the lack of any information of the sender, a stern voice cuts the story off. A severe judge looks at the [[BLU]] [[Scout]], seriously doubting the veracity of his testimony. When the Scout checks with his legal counsel, who happen to be the BLU [[Soldier]] and [[Spy]], the Spy has slammed his head onto the table, but the Soldier gives an affirmative 'thumbs-up'. The Scout sticks to his story, and the judge presents evidence that the bomb destroyed a Mall Santa training facility. When the judge mentions that the Scout has yet to give any names, (meaning he would be sentenced solely), the Scout quickly accuses the Soldier of being the mastermind of the plot, upon which the Soldier begins strangling him. The judge wearily sentences all three to community service at a mall, hosting a "Meet Santa!" event.
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The story opens with a scene of a plump businessman named Archibald wearing a [[Backbiter's Billycock|bowler]] delightedly discovering a [[Payload|ticking bomb]] upon the doorstep of his ''"Bombs for the Poor"'' non-profit charity. He calls his friend Julius to inspect the bomb, excitedly claiming some good Samaritan has left it there, with Julius declaring that the people of [[Teufort (city)|Teufort]] will rejoice. After the two note the lack of any information in regards to the sender, a stern voice cuts the story off. A severe judge looks at the [[BLU]] [[Scout]], seriously doubting the veracity of his testimony. When the Scout checks with his legal counsel (who happen to be the BLU [[Soldier]] and [[Spy]]), the Spy has slammed his head onto the table, but the Soldier gives an affirmative 'thumbs-up'. The Scout sticks to his story, and the judge presents evidence that the bomb destroyed a Mall Santa training facility. When the judge mentions that the Scout has yet to give any names, (meaning he would be the sole culprit), the Scout quickly accuses the Soldier of masterminding the plot, upon which the Soldier begins strangling him. The judge wearily sentences all three BLU team members to community service at a mall, hosting a "Meet Santa!" event.
  
A single mother approaches the resentful Scout ([[Santa's Little Accomplice|dressed as an elf]]) and asks about the wait to meet Santa. The Scout immediately begins flirting with her, but sends her to the back of the line when he realizes she has a husband. The Scout monitors the two lines behind him, one for single moms and the other for everyone else. As a boy named [[Little Jack|Jack]] with a bowl cut begins listing what he wants to the Soldier, who is dressed up as Santa, the Soldier rejects all of his desires and instead gives him a military haircut. When the boy's father intervenes, the Soldier prepares to beat him up. As they fight, the Spy is on a phone pleading with [[Miss Pauling]] to help release them. Miss Pauling wants to hear how the Soldier became a public defender, and the Spy dismisses it with a reminder that [[Merasmus|a magician]] is the Soldier's roommate, and claims that everything is fine.
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A mother and child approach the resentful Scout ([[Santa's Little Accomplice|dressed as an elf]]) and ask about the wait to meet Santa. The Scout immediately begins flirting with her, but sends her to the back of the line when he realizes she has a husband. The Scout continues to guard two lines behind him, one for single moms and the other for everyone else. A boy named [[Little Jack|Jack]] sporting a bowl cut lists off the gifts he wants to the Soldier, who is dressed up as Santa. The Soldier's festive outfit is complete with a [[B.M.O.C|hat]], [[All-Father|beard]], and some [[Ornament Armament|festive ornaments]]. The Soldier rejects all of his requests and gives him a military haircut instead. When the boy's father intervenes, the Soldier prepares to beat him up. As they fight, the Spy is on the phone pleading with [[Miss Pauling]] to help release them. Miss Pauling wants to hear how the Soldier became a public defender, and the Spy dismisses it with a reminder that [[Merasmus|a magician]] is the Soldier's roommate. When Miss Pauling orders the Spy to ensure things do not escalate, the Spy assures her as he watches the Soldier punch the father out of a banner.
  
Suddenly, [[NPC#Nicholas Crowder|Old Nick]] arrives with a sleigh pulled by a pack of aggressive kangaroos. He proclaims his intent to kidnap the children, and Miss Pauling angrily orders the Spy to take care of matters. When Jack fearfully walks up to the Spy, the Spy bestows the child with an [[Spy-cicle|icicle]] snapped off from the edge of the pay phone. The Spy instructs the boy to obey every action of his plan. Meanwhile, Old Nick is occupied, fighting the Scout and Soldier. The Scout hits him with [[Wrap Assassin|a roll of wrapping paper]], and the Soldier bludgeons him using a Saxton Hale action figure. Jack appears before Old Nick, who quickly grabs the boy. The Scout warns Old Nick that the boy is more than he seems, as Jack quickly takes out the icicle and stabs Old Nick in the neck.  
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Suddenly, [[Non-player characters#Nicholas Crowder/Old Nick|Old Nick]] arrives with a sleigh pulled by a pack of aggressive reindeer and a kangaroo. He proclaims his intent to kidnap the children, and Miss Pauling angrily orders the Spy to take care of matters. When Jack fearfully walks up to the Spy, the Spy bestows the child with an [[Spy-cicle|icicle]] snapped off the edge of a pay phone. He instructs the boy to obey his plan to the word. Meanwhile, Old Nick is occupied fighting the Scout and Soldier. The Scout hits him with a bauble launched with a [[Wrap Assassin|roll of wrapping paper]], and the Soldier bludgeons him using a Saxton Hale action figure. Jack appears before Old Nick, who quickly recovers and grabs the boy as a hostage. The Scout warns Old Nick that the boy is more than he seems, as Jack quickly takes out the icicle and stabs Old Nick in the neck.
  
Old Nick crumples to the floor, and the Scout congratulates the Spy, assuming he had [[disguise]]d as the boy. However, the Spy is actually with the media, proclaiming the Scout and Soldier are heroes who saved the children of Teufort. The Scout boasts about how normal it feels to be a hero, while the Soldier is happy about discovering the "War on Smissmas". The comic ends with Jack reminiscing with the Spy about his experience with stabbing Old Nick, and decides that he isn't afraid anymore. The Spy congratulates the boy and wishes him a merry Smissmas. A front page of a newspaper has an image which shows the Scout flirting with Jack's mother, the Soldier grinning as he assists the battered father to stand up, and the Spy giving Jack a piggyback ride. The headline declares that the mercenaries have been issued a pardon for defeating a supposedly-mythical holiday mascot.
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Old Nick crumples to the floor, and the Scout congratulates the Spy, assuming he had [[disguise]]d as the boy. However, the Spy is actually with the media, who proclaim the mercenaries are heroes who saved the children of Teufort. The Scout boasts about how he is used to being a hero, while the Soldier is joyous about discovering the "War on Smissmas". The comic ends with Jack reminiscing with the Spy about his experience with stabbing Old Nick, and decides that he is not afraid of killing any more. The Spy congratulates the boy and wishes him a merry Smissmas. A front page of a newspaper has an image which shows the Scout flirting with Jack's mother, the Soldier grinning as he assists the battered father to stand, and the Spy giving Jack a piggyback ride. The headline declares that the mercenaries have been issued a pardon for defeating a supposedly-mythical holiday mascot.
  
 
== Pages ==
 
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*The first page of the comic is based upon the front cover of [[w:The Saturday Evening Post|The Saturday Evening Post]].  
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* The first page of the comic is based upon the front cover of [[w:The Saturday Evening Post|The Saturday Evening Post]].
* The judge's opening line on page 3 is a reference to Jim Downey's character in ''Billy Madison'' during the Academic Decathlon scene.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtNHuqHWefU Billy Madison - Academic Decathlon]</ref>
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* The [[Balloonicorn]] appears on the tree, on page 1, 6 months before it appeared in [[Meet the Pyro]].
* The [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186 "Action Hale Action Figure"], a popular [[Steam Workshop]] submission, makes an appearance.
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* The tiny "text" of the newspaper at the end of the comic is the [[w:Lorem Ipsum|Lorem Ipsum]] filler text.
*The [[w:Lorem Ipsum|Lorem Ipsum]] filler text appears as the tiny "text" of the news paper at the end of the comic.
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* The quote "The power of Smissmas compels you!" on page 11 is a reference to the popular quote "The Power of Christ compels you!" from the movie ''[[w:The Exorcist|The Exorcist]]''.
*The quote "The power of Smissmas compels you!" was referenced to the popular quote "May the power of Christ compels you!" from the movie ''[[w:The Exorcist|The Exorcist]]''.
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* Though the [[Bombinomicon (comic)|Bombinomicon]] comic claims [[Merasmus|Merasmus the Magician]] is the RED Soldier's roommate, the BLU Spy tells Miss Pauling over the phone in this comic that the BLU Soldier's roommate is a magician as well.
 
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* In the comic [[Grave Matters]], on the bottom of the newspaper on page 13, it is revealed that the Soldier has been given "Legal Powers" by Merasmus. This is why he is a lawyer in this comic.
== References ==
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Comics]]
 
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* [[Storyline]]
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* [[Non-player characters]]
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* [[Australian Christmas 2011]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/ ''A Smissmas Story''] on the [[TF2 Official Website]].
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/ ''A Smissmas Story''] on the [[TF2 Official Website]].
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7020 Blog post] that accompanied the announcement of the ''A Smissmas Story'' comic on the TF2 Official Website.
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7020 The Australian Christmas Update is HERE! - TF2 Blog post]
  
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 25 May 2024

A Smissmas Story
Tf2winter0.jpg
Comic Strip Info
Released: December 14, 2011
Number of pages: 14
Artist: Heather Campbell
Jim Murray (cover)
I am Old Nick! The SPIRIT of Australian Christmas. And I have come for your children.

A Smissmas Story is a comic released on December 14, 2011, to coincide with the release of Australian Christmas 2011.

Synopsis

The story opens with a scene of a plump businessman named Archibald wearing a bowler delightedly discovering a ticking bomb upon the doorstep of his "Bombs for the Poor" non-profit charity. He calls his friend Julius to inspect the bomb, excitedly claiming some good Samaritan has left it there, with Julius declaring that the people of Teufort will rejoice. After the two note the lack of any information in regards to the sender, a stern voice cuts the story off. A severe judge looks at the BLU Scout, seriously doubting the veracity of his testimony. When the Scout checks with his legal counsel (who happen to be the BLU Soldier and Spy), the Spy has slammed his head onto the table, but the Soldier gives an affirmative 'thumbs-up'. The Scout sticks to his story, and the judge presents evidence that the bomb destroyed a Mall Santa training facility. When the judge mentions that the Scout has yet to give any names, (meaning he would be the sole culprit), the Scout quickly accuses the Soldier of masterminding the plot, upon which the Soldier begins strangling him. The judge wearily sentences all three BLU team members to community service at a mall, hosting a "Meet Santa!" event.

A mother and child approach the resentful Scout (dressed as an elf) and ask about the wait to meet Santa. The Scout immediately begins flirting with her, but sends her to the back of the line when he realizes she has a husband. The Scout continues to guard two lines behind him, one for single moms and the other for everyone else. A boy named Jack sporting a bowl cut lists off the gifts he wants to the Soldier, who is dressed up as Santa. The Soldier's festive outfit is complete with a hat, beard, and some festive ornaments. The Soldier rejects all of his requests and gives him a military haircut instead. When the boy's father intervenes, the Soldier prepares to beat him up. As they fight, the Spy is on the phone pleading with Miss Pauling to help release them. Miss Pauling wants to hear how the Soldier became a public defender, and the Spy dismisses it with a reminder that a magician is the Soldier's roommate. When Miss Pauling orders the Spy to ensure things do not escalate, the Spy assures her as he watches the Soldier punch the father out of a banner.

Suddenly, Old Nick arrives with a sleigh pulled by a pack of aggressive reindeer and a kangaroo. He proclaims his intent to kidnap the children, and Miss Pauling angrily orders the Spy to take care of matters. When Jack fearfully walks up to the Spy, the Spy bestows the child with an icicle snapped off the edge of a pay phone. He instructs the boy to obey his plan to the word. Meanwhile, Old Nick is occupied fighting the Scout and Soldier. The Scout hits him with a bauble launched with a roll of wrapping paper, and the Soldier bludgeons him using a Saxton Hale action figure. Jack appears before Old Nick, who quickly recovers and grabs the boy as a hostage. The Scout warns Old Nick that the boy is more than he seems, as Jack quickly takes out the icicle and stabs Old Nick in the neck.

Old Nick crumples to the floor, and the Scout congratulates the Spy, assuming he had disguised as the boy. However, the Spy is actually with the media, who proclaim the mercenaries are heroes who saved the children of Teufort. The Scout boasts about how he is used to being a hero, while the Soldier is joyous about discovering the "War on Smissmas". The comic ends with Jack reminiscing with the Spy about his experience with stabbing Old Nick, and decides that he is not afraid of killing any more. The Spy congratulates the boy and wishes him a merry Smissmas. A front page of a newspaper has an image which shows the Scout flirting with Jack's mother, the Soldier grinning as he assists the battered father to stand, and the Spy giving Jack a piggyback ride. The headline declares that the mercenaries have been issued a pardon for defeating a supposedly-mythical holiday mascot.

Pages

Trivia

  • The first page of the comic is based upon the front cover of The Saturday Evening Post.
  • The Balloonicorn appears on the tree, on page 1, 6 months before it appeared in Meet the Pyro.
  • The tiny "text" of the newspaper at the end of the comic is the Lorem Ipsum filler text.
  • The quote "The power of Smissmas compels you!" on page 11 is a reference to the popular quote "The Power of Christ compels you!" from the movie The Exorcist.
  • Though the Bombinomicon comic claims Merasmus the Magician is the RED Soldier's roommate, the BLU Spy tells Miss Pauling over the phone in this comic that the BLU Soldier's roommate is a magician as well.
  • In the comic Grave Matters, on the bottom of the newspaper on page 13, it is revealed that the Soldier has been given "Legal Powers" by Merasmus. This is why he is a lawyer in this comic.

See also

External links