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Scrufflebeck has gotten a little bigger! Nick thinks that a name change is in order! What do you think? Does this new form deserve a new monicker? Send me your name suggestions via e-mail, the forums, Twitter, Facebook, the comments, etc. and I’ll pick my favourite 5 and then we’ll vote! I’ll also add a sixth option of NOT renaming Scrufflebeck :D Thanks!
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Think we should keep the same name for laughs – kinda like calling a three-headed dog “Fluffy”
NO!!! Joe should give the name..cause..? protagonist? hahaha
FRICKEN SCRUFFLEBECK LION WEREWOLF PLANT :O didnt see that coming
Doggyheck.
Mtn1
I think scruffleeck should remain just scrufflebeck,because thats like naming a dog that lost his legs “Stumps” though his original name was “buddy”.
I think Joe should give him the new name.After all, Joe bought Scrufflebeck.Well, actually Bernie bought it, but that is not the point.
So if Scrufflebeck was attacked by a big ugly creature… he would mimic it too?
well, obviously it MUST stay scrufflebeck.
hes even more scrufflebeck than he was scrufflebeck before when he was scrufflebeck.
so if you scrufflebeck me i’ll be scrufflebeck.
I say keep the name Scrufflebeck.
HOWEVER.
We take advantage of the opportunity and have Joe dub him Powerpaw. As he is both Joe and Powerfist, so shall Scruffles be Powerpaw!
Also, bugger this RUBE giving Powerpaw his new name.
I would vote to keep the name… Otherwise, I want Joe to name him.
Don’t change his name, it’s already good.
I say he should keep his name. But if he doesn’t, then it should be Joe who renames him. Since it’s Joe’s dog/plant, not Nick’s.
Still go with Scrufflebeck.
I’m not trying to be rude or anything, but I do think that you want to let readers decide about your story a bit too much. Sure, choosing a name from time to time is a nice touch, but come on – a decision to make after almost every comic? I’m starting to find it amusing. Still – decent story, nonetheless.
If he get’s a new name, it should be something like Ridgebeck or something else that involves an dog breed name, because scruffle is an dog with an unlikely combination of parentage.
AWESOME!!!! :DDD but i dont think it’s a good thing to change Scrufflebeck’s name! >:(
New Scrufflebeck didn’t bark. Snif. :'( I liked this cute little sound. Well, it will be lower now.
I vote for Scrufflebeck to keep his name, it’s cool.
nooooooo dont change his name D:
the universe would collapse uppon itselff it his name changed!
omfg scrufflebeck is now a badass giant mutant dog
I believe that Scrufflebeck should remain Scrufflebeck, and if there is a change it should probably be something slight, like adding a letter or switching a letter or two around, something like that.
Having said that, the Doctor character is still not very likable. I agree with those who say that Joe should rename Scrufflebeck, or at least someone the audience likes more.
If Scruffle’s name changes at all, that is.
Maybe “Scufflebeck”?
I dunno, that sounds kind of silly. I like that Powerpaw idea that Delta-Pangea came up with though.
Scrufflebeck should still be Scrufflebeck.
Meh, Scrufflebeck was great :D but now its big :I i think you should change it D:
Besides, Nick is already thinking on a new name
@Barbaric Bob: true:)
Scrufflebeck will always be scruflebeck
Scrufflebeck is Scrufflebeck forever! :<
Scrufflebeck will be Scrufflebeck 4 evah
How did a plant-dog mimic a wolf and ends up with a lion’s mane and a bear’s face?
OH, well! Let’s see, name propositions:
*Fang
*Slasherbeck
*Forrest
*Bushiegrowl
—Nick-> Oh, What the Heck! We have no time to be thinking of names! We have to get moving! Let’s go Scrufflebeck! Onward to machine City!!!
I vote Scrufflebeck’s name remains Scrufflebeck.
Scrufflesaur. But dont make Nick do it, get Joe to do it. Cause its Joe’s dog. Make Joe wake up and the 2 of them go to save Nick, and then Joe renames Scrufflebeck.
Keep the Scruffle, but change beck to bark, or bite, or something like that.
Scrufflebeak is perfectly good, but I also agree with the earlier suggestions of Powerpaw. The old Scrufflebeck was perfectly fine, though: it’s nice to have a cute animal mascot. Even if the animal is a plant and not an animal. Also, revive Joe already. We want our idiot protagonist back already!!
I kind of like the name “Scrufflebeck” actually. I don’t think it should be changed. :P
i went OOOOOOO as soon as scrufflebeck charged,i think his name should be zero
i alove the name scrufflebeck but if the name must be changed then i think that ridgebeck would be a good idea.
Powerpaw, that would be awesome… But I like Scrufflebeck better
scrufflebeck must remain scrufflebeck, i didnt rename my wife just cos she got fat!
Noo! Don’t change his name! He shall always be Scrufflebeck in my eyes! Maybe Powerpaw or Ridgebeck…but somehow Scrufflebeck should always stay in the comic.
NEW NAME: ULTRABECK
Scrufflebeck -> Scufflebock
ScruffleHECK.. because enemies scream ‘What the HECK! It’s ScruffleHECK!’. :D
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Did I spam a bit on my last comment? ( Btw. Scruffleheck. )
Wow. its ScruffleWolf. now this form is just awesome.
keep scrufflebeck but gives him a nickname. and joe should do it nick should say something like “what the heck am i thinking i have to keep moving” or something.
Well, if it’s that idiot that’s naming him, I’m hoping for idiotic names like:
GEO-HOUND!
GEOWULF!
GREEN MAWLER!
…and the like XD.
Green Mawler… LOL ! x) You killed me with this one !
I Think Scrufflebeck’s name should remain Scrufflebeck since its perfect and fits his mini form and badass form.
Scrufflion aka “Scruffaslan the Green Hearted”!
Scrufflebeast. That is all.
Lionellion would be an awesome name or maybe wolfyrion would be awesome.
SCRUFFLOLF IS THE BETTER NAME
I MEAN SCRUFFOLD
SHSS….. I MEAN SCRUFFEL
THATTS NOT WRONG NOW :D ;)
Scrufflebeast. Definitely.
ScruffleDoom
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Scrufflewolf (hellhound’s suggestion)
the new scrufflebeck is awsome
In my opinion –
1)no name change
2)if a name change is COMPLETELY necessary, have (outer) Joe do it.
I say freaking Thornclaw or something more fierce, cause what he lost in cuddly cuteness he made up for in freaking awesome plant wolf!
Scrufflebeck’s badassness level just increased 100%!
I needz a pet like that!
gimme nowwwww!!!
I also can’t believe nick is thinking he can take a machine city on his own…
LEROY JENKINS!!!!!
Let it stay scrufflebeck and put him a headband like joe sometimes and get him the alternative nickname
Scrufflebeck must always be scrufflebeck except when fighting crime :)
(btw why dont u try like inuyasha`s fox, that becomes big and small at will :))
Scrufflebark maybe?
i am thinking
1)thornclaw
2)dash
3)snips
4)shadow
5)scrufflebeck
i would also like in include the name
spike
My suggestion:
1 – No namechange
2 – Shadowclaw
3 – Shadowolf
4 – Shadowhound
I like shadows. XD
Or Powerclaw, because of Powerfist :D
whats this scrufflebecks evolving
Congratulations, you got me to leave a comment. (I’ve been loving this comic, I just usually don’t take time on each comic to comment; it would double or triple the time it takes to get through my feeds :)
The doctor has no right or reason to give Scruffle a name. He doesn’t even act like he KNOWs Scruffle’s name, he’s just been calling him “little guy”. So let the doctor call him “big guy” now and keep moving. Scrufflebeck remains Scrufflebeck until Joe (or at least Bernie / Jess, who financially/legally own him) say otherwise.
Also, I do not like this doctor; unless he learns his lessons and returns to being a useful character soon, I say he has no right or reason to SURVIVE, much less go around renaming main characters. But then, YOU’RE the author; you know what’s important better than we do, and for that reason I hadn’t voted on anything till now. I figured if it’s up for vote then it only has sentimental value to the plot; nothing more. This time, however, that sentimental value was more than enough. I <3 Scruffle. I </3 the doctor. Hence my vote, and my comment.
Keep up the excellent work :)
Also, sorry for the wall of text. Line breaks apparently don’t work in this comment section as I expected them to; the above was supposed to be about 4 paragraphs <:)
Champion. Seems like something Nick would choose… It does’t mean all the characters have to stick with the name, just because one decides it’s time for an upgrade.
I have only ever put one comment on here before and it was for a typo. But i have to say Scrufflebeck, since he was introduced, has been my favorite character and to change his name is just a heinous crime to me. Scrufflebeck should stay Scrufflebeck.
hmmm I like the idea of a subtle name change. Like Scrufflebeck to Scruffleback. This doesn’t change how it sounds much and adds a bit of badass to the connotation of the name.
ie. at your beck and call ==> a large back to follow behind (sorry if i messed up the wording on the second saying)
Love the transformation! By the way I think the name should stay, but if not how about just letting Nick call him something different or more scientific sounding. He’s not the coolest guy so it doesn’t have to be greatest nickname….like….Mimort the “Mi” short for Mimic and the “Mort” for death or something along those lines.
SPIKE!
I like lurkcat’s comment quite a bit.
The Doctor’s not the coolest guy around, so I don’t think he should give it a cool name. Therefore, I vote for “Bingo”.
Congratulations, your Scrufflebeck evolved into…
Well, Scrufflebeck is a bit bigger now, so …<<>>
Oh Also New reader, Just read from the beginning , Great series. You couldn’t adapt the games to work on Android. shouldn’t be too hard as Android reads Flash, Would just need an HTML Wrapper, and a few more buttons..Please
Let’s Try SCRUFFLEBECK
how about… ONWARDS TO MACHINE CITY!!! i really want to see a machine city…
or wait for the next scene…
Scanis.
S from Scrufflebeck.
Canis (Dog, Wolf, Etc.)
NOOO! SCRUFFLEBECK MUST BE SCRUFFLEBACK!
SCRUFFLEBECK dont change him name cuae scrufflebeck is the best name for him and IF you change hes name let joe do it not the stupid guy nick!!!
I vote same name or Scrufflebark.
Edit: Blargh there needs to be a edit button. Reason for changing it to Scrufflebark is the plant ref (bark for those who are absolutely dull and don’t get it, such as many youtubers for example)
Why do people keep saying “Make Joe give his name!”? You guys DO realize that Joe’s NOT THERE, firthermore that he’s – in all cases – dead, best case scenario he’s in a coma until his body heals by itself, and that Author Joe asked what the Herr gut doktor should name him, ’cause y’know, he’s actually there with the pooch!
I also vote for letting him stay Scrufflebeck, no real reason to change it.
>Scanis.
>S from Scrufflebeck.
>Canis (Dog, Wolf, Etc.)
Spoo.
S from Scrufflebeck.
And poo from a dog.
Oxypoopper… im just sayin!
And get jou alive in max 3 sences then hes be epic and find scruffle and give him no new name but more love and then there MURDER NICK hahahaha awsome
I like Scruffleback. Very subtle letter switch but still sounds like the original name
Hmmm the dog looks like a lion now.
Simba maybe?
I vote that Scrufflebeck gets angry and eats Nick for the attempted name change. Or at the least maims him.
Scrufflebeck X
I vote Scrufflebadass!
Scrufflebeck has digivolved XD
Wow. Gotta love new Scrufflebeck. I can’t wait to vote!