I was suggesting something overlooked in the “cushy gig” job description. Especially, panel 3 provided a stereotypical visual to remind of the historical context.
And, RedPanda made another point implied. A classic Persian palace would ensure the male “servant class” could not confuse the bloodline issues, so any that would come in contact with serving any portion of the harem (even gongmeisters) would be “properly vetted,” so to speak. Although, a eunuch could do a bit more than just look … just not often. Depends on the total bits removed. Some methods focus merely on keeping bloodlines pure while leaving enough function to keep bored members of a harem amused, other methods are somewhat more thorough.
This is the song that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend. Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was, and they’ll continue singing it forever just because…This is the song that never ends, ……
using radial emanata to convey the actual representation of the gong’s ringing in the first panel, then using a sound effect and neoflect to convey the casual manner adapted by bug in his newfound hypothetical job? scott mccloud would be proud!
Don’t forget, being one of the Palace Eunuchs. Gong duty is just one of many perks.
I don’t see how becoming an eunuch does benefit me, palace or not.
You’d have one less type of cancer to worry about.
And you may get to be a harem guard and look at all those lovely ladies. Of course “look” is all you’d be doing, but it’s that or beheading anyway.
So basically you’re saying something*will* be cut off my body, I just get to choose whether or not it’s my head?
I was suggesting something overlooked in the “cushy gig” job description. Especially, panel 3 provided a stereotypical visual to remind of the historical context.
And, RedPanda made another point implied. A classic Persian palace would ensure the male “servant class” could not confuse the bloodline issues, so any that would come in contact with serving any portion of the harem (even gongmeisters) would be “properly vetted,” so to speak. Although, a eunuch could do a bit more than just look … just not often. Depends on the total bits removed. Some methods focus merely on keeping bloodlines pure while leaving enough function to keep bored members of a harem amused, other methods are somewhat more thorough.
Oh no… now I have this stuck in my head:
Get it on, bang the gong, get it on…
Get it on, bang the gong, get it on…
You’re welcome! 😀
I can get rid of that with a dity from Lamb Chop
This is the song that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend. Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was, and they’ll continue singing it forever just because…This is the song that never ends, ……
using radial emanata to convey the actual representation of the gong’s ringing in the first panel, then using a sound effect and neoflect to convey the casual manner adapted by bug in his newfound hypothetical job? scott mccloud would be proud!
I hope they provide earplugs.
Gongs are also useful for getting rid of terrible variety acts.