SSS Ambassador: Drat those rats!

Hello, everyone! This is Captain Dinghy speaking to you from the bridge. Our final destination will be the glorious city of Centropolis, but unfortunately we have encountered a slight delay. Ever since the Centropolis Green project earlier this year, organizations have been popping up for the betterment and cleanliness of the city-- they do a lot of good work so I'm not complaining, but it does make docking there a little trickier nowadays. One of these organizations, the National Institute of Nutritional Health, has sent us a pre-docking checklist to make sure we are not importing any nasty diseases or vermin with the food on board. The secret of NINH's success has been these pre-screenings; this protocol has really cut back on the rat population of Centropolis in particular, which I'm sure you'll notice when you visit.

Unfortunately though, somewhere out there we picked up a rodent problem of our own. One of our chefs has been taking some culinary advice from a rat (which explains the chicken pot pie burger and the rest of Darkside's menu...), and while that might sound like a cute plot for an animated feature film, this is real life. That sort of thing isn't sanitary, and we need to clean up our kitchen before we can drop anchor anywhere near the pristine capital city. I'm not sure what that chef's been feeding this rodent, but its size is unusually large and we have no exterminators on board. If we can get help from everyone, hopefully we can get clearance from those NINHies on Monday. If you'd like to help out, report to the Tour Club!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by tigerlily05
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where is the rat or the mouse we are suppose to fight. I do not have one on my battle collisium.. help me here pls

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Echo_818
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There's quite a little war going on in his High Score list right now. It's nice to see competition!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by StarShadow
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So just the 1 rat then? Was hoping for something that was any kind of a challenge. This one was too easy. New port tonight?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Zucni
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Yay for Rat/Mouse movies. Is there only one rat enemy?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Frenchi
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Secret of NINH? I see what you did there.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Kyoshi
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Umm it says that I don't have him either D: so idk what to do and I really wanted to fight him pouts

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by CorrieZodori
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So why is it that I can't see the rats in the battle collosium? .___. I never could.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Aleutian
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Holy crap, how did I miss that American Tail reference? D: I got the other two, but I just NOW noticed that.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Cylum
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"The Tour Club is closed for maintenance. We apologize for any inconveni-- Oh! You're here to help with the rat problem? Come on in!"

I click to do in, I go to my battle opponents, and I have no rats to fight. Was he already defeated?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Shadow
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Lost it at 'Ninhies' lol ninnies. Double puns for the win. ~Kai

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Anica-Starbell
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I really love all the references in that last paragraph, I caught them all right off the bat. Also, while beating up an enemy isn't really all that exciting, thanks so much staffers for at least giving us something to do while we wait :)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Richal
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"and while that might sound like a cute plot for an animated feature film, this is real life."

hahahaha

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by SYLVAN
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Digging the prizes from Ratticus. I love it when there are battling portions in the plots, makes having worked so hard to level up a battle pet all worth while!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Sayonara_Baby
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So I assume from recent posts that the Cruise will continue on Monday evening subeta time - around 6ish with luck but then the site is being taken down at 1 am on Tuesday morning. So that is great for people in time zones like Europe for example - the Cruise may not have even continued yet by the time many go to bed and people can then wake up to the site being down. Nice going.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Devine_Rat
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Rats = Best animals EVER. Just sayin.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Sin_727
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I can't seem to get him as a challenger. :c

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by SilveryBeing
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Ratatouille, NIMH, An American Tale, AND a Princess Bride reference all in one paragraph? This is why I love Subeta!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Cacaro
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Aw, my pets are still to weak ):

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by weirdo
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How did all of that fit in the rat's mouth

p.s I switched glasses when your back was turned, Fool!!!!!!!! love princess bride!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by BrearHeart
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Huh. I didn't see "NIMH" but I just read it as "Ninny" (NI-NH) lol... since the Captain was referring to them as silly.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by HISTORY_377
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Ratatouille and Princess Bride refs? You, my good captain, have just made my day. :D

Well, also An American Tail ref, but that doesn't phase me as much. xD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Sayonara_Baby
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Hardly worth doing. And, the site is having way too many problems right now anyway. What else is new?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Cross
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There's nothing earned after 10 wins and no prizes other than sP after 5 wins.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by FLUX
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NIMH AHHHH.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Cresenta
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Omg I love all the prizes for beating him 5 times. :D

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by horizon
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Hm I didn't get any of these references :c Love all the items for defeating Ratticus 5 times though. Is there any more for defeating him beyond that or no?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Lazuli
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Heehee, so many great references here. Also maybe some NIMH tributes for the next Reading Drive? Yes please??

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Inknote
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HOLY CHEEZENIPS HOW DID I MISS THE ROUS REF?! They were my FAVORITE part of Princess Bride. I feel like a bad fan now.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Lantern
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I can't battle :C It keeps saying my pets aren't eligible to battle...even tho my battle pet is fully fed and happy.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Arya_784
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All these references to movies from my 80's era childhood are putting the silliest grins on my face

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Wolfmyth
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I just re-read this and caught the American Tale Ref. I love that movie....

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Chen
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oh my god 3 references I can't take ittttt Ratatouille, Secret of NIMH, American Tail D;

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Muerte
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This post is all kinds of win, you guys. Seriously. And now I will have that song stuck in my head. I am fine with this.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by historic
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OH GOD NIMH AND RATATOUILLE

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Vaixation
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Oh, so I'm not the only one who thought it was a reference to both Ratatouille and the Secret of NIMH. xD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by oki
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Oh! I don't know how I missed that. XD; Thanks for pointing it out. And yay battling!!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by odduckOasis
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Aw, but rats are awesome and adorable! And so misunderstood....

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Ninael
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You guys went through all of this trouble to make references to movies about rats but left out Willard? For shame!

I kid, I kid.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Chef
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I want to watch the Secret of Nimh and Ratatouille now!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Sopheroo
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Galomon, the next update will be monday. Written in newspost.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Taters
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So cute 8D I love anything rat related. But especially all the ROUS stuff. Princess bride = happiness.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by bulleta
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Chubsquee is adorable

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Burton
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UNF. All the Princess Bride feels ;-;

Nice one though. I caught 4 references to my childhood. xD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Saturndjinni
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Ratatouille AND Secret of NIMH references in one post? XD I love you guys.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by crack_weasel
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You have defeated Ratticus 5 times! Ratticus drops:

Chubsquee Getting Rid of Pests Ratticus Plush Munchable Rat Bait

...wow.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Marine
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IT'S THE R.O.U.S.-ES RUUUUUN (because omg I think I may be the only person who caught that reference.)

Also Ratatouille and the Secret of NIMH. Oh gosh. XD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Galomon
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Okay after a few refreshes of the Tour Club, it now links me directly to the Battle Colesseum. Defeated Ratticus one more time for a grand total of 11. Is there supposed to be a goal here of how many times to beat him? Or we just beat him up for the fun of it?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Bren
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Somewhere out there... sighs Loved that one!! I watched all 3 of these movies many, many times over the years!!! :)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Oasis
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Omg a reference to both a 'Ratatouille and the Secret Of N.I.M.H ! I grew seeing the movie The Secret Of N.I.M.H!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Draken
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I see it now Luxe..didn't notice before because I really read it quick and didn't see it was italicized lol

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