Filibuster
| Filibuster | |
 | |
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Target | One Toon |
| Minimum damage | 4 |
| Maximum damage | 23 |
| Strength | Strong |
| Signature attack? | Yes |
| Cogs | |
| Sellbots | Glad Hander |
Filibuster is a signature Cog attack that is performed by Glad Handers.
Animation
- The Glad Hander pounds their fist into their open hand directly at the targeted Toon.
- Words such as "Tax Cuts" and "Fiscal Responsibility" appear.
- If the attack hits, the Toon cringes as the words hit.
- If the attack misses, the Toon moves out of the way.
Phrases
- "Shall I fill 'er up?"
- "I think I'll shoot the breeze."
- "I could do this all day."
- "I can always get a word in edgewise."
- "You've earned this."
- "That deserves a good slap on the back."
- "I don't mean to gush."
- "This is going to take a while."
- "I don't even need to take a breath."
- "Mind if I bend your ear?"
- "You'll never see this coming."
- "I'm going to get on your good side."
- "I can talk a blue streak."
Statistics
 Glad Hander
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Damage | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Origin of name
A "filibuster" in the United States Senate usually refers to any dilatory or obstructive tactics used to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote.