Angus McPhee is regular patron of Coffee of Doom, while he originally didn't drink the coffee[1] (but has started)[2] he does talk to Faye a lot and has feelings for her. He was originally unnamed and only known as Argument Guy until an encounter in a bar had his identity revealed.[3] He has since been shown to live with a room-mate named Marigold at 14 Elm Grove Lane, Apartment 8 in Northampton and has developed a closer relationship with Faye.
It is revealed that he knew Marigold from college not just as a shut in but as a person and was concerned about her well-being.[4]
Background[]
Employment[]
Angus is employed as a professional strawman, paid to deliberately lose political debates by the opposing side.[5]
Education[]
Angus attended a fancy prep school.[6] at which he played baseball,[7] and went to college with Marigold. His major is unknown.
Family[]
The only thing known about Angus's early history is that he apparently came from a wealthy family.
Medical Issues[]
Angus is lactose intolerant[8] and possibly allergic to cats.[9] He used to wear glasses, but one of Hannelore's screaming outbursts was so intense, it literally cured his eyesight.[10]
Sex and drugs and rock&roll[]
Sexuality[]
Angus is exclusively heterosexual.
Drugs[]
Angus drinks caffeine and alcohol. He smoked weed in college,[11] but it is unknown if he still does.
Music preferences[]
Some of Angus's taste in music conflicts with Faye's.[12] He likes James Taylor, which Faye finds hilarious. However, both of them like Toto and, more specifically, their song "Africa".[13]
Personality[]
Angus is one of the most complex characters in the strip, capable of both supportive friendship and damaging faux pas,[14] a trait he seems to share with Faye.
He can be sentimental.[9]
Relationships[]
Until recently, Angus was dating Faye. He has generally been supportive of her, even when he's at fault.[15] They broke up when Angus got a job in New York City.[16] Before dating Faye, He used to date Renee.[17]
Quotes[]
- "Does a giant anthropomorphic penis costume count as a 'stupid outfit'?"[18]
- "This...is the most wonderful beverage I have ever tasted. You've completely changed my life. To think...to think I'd gone all this time without experiencing such ecstasy!"[1]
- "AFRICA"[13]
- "Who cares? I'm gonna go wrestle a bear."[19]
- "It's really more of a puce."[20]
Angus' Gallery[]
![Angus/Argument guy[21]](/wiki/File:Angus.JPG "Angus.JPG (15 KB)")
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Number 1122: Some Coffee
- ↑ Number 1369: Mistaken Intent
- ↑ Number 784: Persistent Bugger, Ain't He
- ↑ Number 1617: ExcaliHURR
- ↑ Number 1384: Stephen Colbert Incorporated
- ↑ Number 1599: Dancin' About The Past
- ↑ Number 1391: So Many Cameos
- ↑ Number 1123: All That And A Bottle Of Le Grave
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Number 2004: The Big Sister She Never Had
- ↑ Number 2683: Blessed Silence
- ↑ Number 1534: Oh The Memories
- ↑ Number 1685: Fifteen Minutes
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Number 1735: I Bless The Rains
- ↑ Number 1560: Robot Art
- ↑ Number 2149: Everybody Loves Angus
- ↑ Number 2814: It's The Thought That Doesn't Count
- ↑ Number 1859: Faye-Esque
- ↑ Number 900: Maybe At A Swingers' Bar?
- ↑ Number 1887: Okay This Is Probably NSFW
- ↑ Number 1888: Operation M.A.N.A.S.S.
- ↑ Number 375: And A Shot Of Bitchiness
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| The Space Station | AI rights nonprofit |
| The Horrible Revelation | Robot-Fighting Ring |
| Cubetown | |
| Parents | |
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