Comeback encyclopedia
comeback encyclopedia
Plural: shelves of comeback encyclopedias
From antediluvian insults to zoological comparisons, this encyclopedia has all the comebacks you'll ever need. But referencing an encyclopedia every time you need an insult takes too long, so you should probably just let your sidekick read it.
January 2016 Item of the Month
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Gives your sidekick understudy a new skill.
How Obtained
- Available for 10 silver stars during January 2016.
- Available for 10 silver stars during January 2016.
When Used
First time:
Your understudy reads the encyclopedia front-to-back, trying to reach the perfect state of enlightenment where they will never wake up the next morning realizing what they should have said ever again.
Your sidekick learns a role: Comeback artist.
Subsequent times:
Your understudy already knows every comeback. Or, at least, where to find them.
The one they already read has a great index.
During the Cat and Mick-y Mouse Game quest:
Your kidnapped sidekick isn't available for training right now. The whole being kidnapped thing, you know.
Notes
- When bought: The shopkeeper takes your 10 silver stars and zings you a comeback encyclopedia.
References
- The phenomenon of thinking of the perfect comeback too late is known as l'esprit de l'escalier.
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| Preceded by ornamentapult |
January 2016 comeback encyclopedia |
Succeeded by frog egg charm |