Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Latest Book Drops a Hilarious LEGO Reference
Hey gamers! If you’re a fan of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, you’re in for a treat with the newest installment, “A Parade of Horribles.” This book has been a blast to read, and as always, Matt Dinniman has a knack for weaving pop culture references into the narrative.
One particular joke involving LEGO really stood out to me, and I just had to share it! While I won’t spoil the whole context because it unfolds about three-quarters into the book, the punchline is too good to keep to myself.
For those of us who have recently taken up building LEGO sets as adults, Dinniman’s clever nod to the iconic brand reminds me exactly why I adore the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Here’s the joke:
Louis: “I think we’re like the size of a LEGO.”
Prepontente: “The width of a standard LEGO® brick is 15.8 millimeters. I’d guess we’re slightly larger, but that’s a very good estimate.”
Louis: “How did you type the registered-mark thing?”
Donut: “AND WHY?”
At first glance, it seems like a simple reference to LEGO’s trademark symbol that’s plastered everywhere from products to their official website. It’s funny to see it pop up in a different context, almost making it feel like a cheeky sponsorship. The idea of Prepontente being a secret LEGO employee? Absolutely ridiculous, but in the best way!
But wait, there’s more to this joke than just its surface-level humor. Prepontente, a goat turned humanoid thanks to a Pet Biscuit from a world-destroying AI, also boasts a treasure trove of knowledge he never actually learned as a goat. Picture this AI lazily scraping the internet for knowledge, and you’ll appreciate the humor even more. The little slip of forgetting to ditch the trademark symbol feels like a perfect touch, highlighting that innocent AI mistake we can all relate to!
One of the things I love most about the Dungeon Crawler Carl books is how they portray a rogue AI, and this latest LEGO reference is just another example of Dinniman’s creativity. If you haven’t jumped into this world yet, it’s time to grab your copy and join the adventure!