Subnormality/YMMV


 * Anvilicious: Ooh boy. Let's just say Rowntree isn't a big fan of subtlety. See also Author Tract and Author Filibuster. It's nigh-impossible to find a strip that's not delivering a heavy-handed message about something or another.
 * Most strips are less telling the viewer to take a specific path in life, and focusing more on observationalism.
 * Genius Bonus: Applied fairly often, such as here. The "16th century Russian howitzer" is in fact the 1586-built Tsar Cannon, and can still be found in present-day Moscow.
 * Nightmare Fuel: Oh boy...
 * Tear Jerker:
 * Pink haired girl just can't ever catch a break...
 * This comic is really sad for a lot of reasons.
 * And the 2012 Valentine's day strip as well... may count as a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming.
 * Ugly Cute: Most of the monsters Rowntree draws. Just look at some of them in this strip without going "D'aaaw" at some point.
 * The Woobie: Most of the characters who have appeared more than twice. Yes, even the Sphinx.