The Ask Jeph thread

[est]

Three questions regarding Faye:

1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?

I'm gonna take a shot at the answers to the first three questions and see how accurate they are when Jeph replies!

1. When I feel like it!
2. Probably never!
3. Never you creepy bastard

[np96]

I have a question about the language used, specifically the profanity/slang. I've noticed words like tw@t and knockers being used in your comic, are these words commonly used  in America because in the UK, we use them all the time. It aslo reminded me of Robocop 3 when at the end, the bad guy calls the little girl a "slag". Is this also used commonly in America?


np96

[SilentJ]

Three questions regarding Faye:

1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?

I'm gonna take a shot at the answers to the first three questions and see how accurate they are when Jeph replies!

1. When I feel like it!
2. Probably never!
3. Never you creepy bastard

Sounds pretty close to me.

[Is it cold in here?]

Do the characters feel like real people to you?

[Is it cold in here?]

Should reports of spelling errors in the comics

o go to your email
o go via PM
o go to a swampy worm-infested grave along with the stinking corpse of the pedantic arrogant spelling nazi douchebag who noticed them?

[jeph]

What happened to the music blog that Marten made?

(whoah a non-terrible question this time. who woulda thunk it?)

Achewood does a much better job of character blogging than I ever could.

I know it's early to be asking, and all, but are you planning on goign to SPX this year?

Absolutely.

Jeph are you going to NY ComicCon?  You totally should.

Maybe next year.

He's not just the artist - he's also the writer

Jeph, what are your opinions on Feist? I've been hearing split opinions about her for a while and I wanted an opinion from someone who knows his music.

Love her in Broken Social Scene, feel pretty meh about her solo stuff.

I wanted to know in your opinion how much logic and maturity really matters when it comes to picking a girlfriend and also where would you place Faye on the maturity scale.. (she's my fav character, sorry I dont care how offended Raven would be, Faye kicks everyone elses ass in greatnessness!) Faye is quite a closed person, but do her emotional and mental maturity come to the same level? *silently jumps up and down at the glee of her first post*

Logic has almost nothing to do with romance. Maturity matters in the long run, probably, but there are exceptions to everything.

Faye is pretty much stuck at the age she was when her dad blew his head off. She's only just now beginning to develop into an actual grownup.

Three questions regarding Faye:

1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?
3.- When will we have some Faye fanservice!?

Two questions regarding the comic:

1.- Are you accepting guest strips?
2.- What would someone need to have a guest strip featured?

1. Probably never. I might style it differently but that hair length and those bangs suit her character.
2. Absolutely never. I have too many skinny people in my comic as it is.
3. Every time I draw her I feel like it is fanservice.

1b. Always.
2b. You have to have a comic or website I really like. If you don't, the guest strip has to be unbelievably funny and well-drawn for me to run it.

I just wish to make an observation about the 'cast' section in the QC website

I would very much like to know what character class you played in highschool?
since I am certain that you were a D&D guy, probably still are. I prefer human
clerics of Pelor, though I've used Wizards and Wizard/Cleric combos as well.

Yeah I rarely have time to update the cast section, it is meant more as a general guide than an exhaustive list anyway.

I have never actually played D&D. I just have a lot of friends who do.

Three questions regarding Faye:

1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?

I'm sorry, but is there a reason Faye should be thinner? She looks perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned...or do you find her CARTOON BODY offensive? I hate to say it, but I cannot believe that you're trying to enforce traditional female body stereotypes on WEBCOMIC CHARACTERS. Ew, grossed out much?

I find it offensive....THAT SHE WON'T SHOW HER TITS HUR HUR HUR

What does Steve do for a living?

murders

I have a question about the language used, specifically the profanity/slang. I've noticed words like tw@t and knockers being used in your comic, are these words commonly used  in America because in the UK, we use them all the time. It aslo reminded me of Robocop 3 when at the end, the bad guy calls the little girl a "slag". Is this also used commonly in America?

Twat is pretty common, but I like using british slang sometimes because it's funny. Also, cunt is a fantastic swearword.

Do the characters feel like real people to you?

On good days, yes.

Should reports of spelling errors in the comics

o go to your email
o go via PM
o go to a swampy worm-infested grave along with the stinking corpse of the pedantic arrogant spelling nazi douchebag who noticed them?

i nver maek speling error in my comcis

[kasuturo]

2.- What would someone need to have a guest strip featured?

2b. You have to have a comic or website I really like. If you don't, the guest strip has to be unbelievably funny and well-drawn for me to run it.

@ comic/website: damn...
@ fun/drawing quality: 50% damn...

Another question (maybe already solved): what happened to indie bands' references in the strips, like "the killers should suck ****" or "yeah, marten, modest mouse kick ass" and stuff?

[Is it cold in here?]

What led Faye to steel herself for going through with The Talk? Would she have done it later, or not at all, if Marten's mom hadn't threatened her?

[SilentJ]

In the same vein as the SPX question, has anybody threatened to fight you there this year?

Basically I've never been to a convention-type dealie before, and seeing a massive webcomics author beat a dude into the ground would be hilarious.

[raoullefere]

Is Angus's nose supposed to have been broken? Sometimes I think it is, sometimes not. Of course, I'm like that about many things, but still, I was wondering.

Oh, and thanks for answering dancewith's question about Faye's maturity. If you had to point at one of the characters (outside of Veronica Reed) and designate him/her 'mature,' who would it be?

[USArsnl]

What does Steve do for a living?

murders

Obvious then, why he'd date a girl who works in a morgue.

[Voxsera]

Is your sleep schedule righted yet?

(i just mine 'normal' again - school ftl - i liked being an owl/vampire.)

[pavelludiq]

I have a pretty nerdy question. Maybe you can make some more of that linux based antro pc, or maybe you think hes a boring charecter?

Also if you have ever tried any linux distribution, what's your opinion from an artists point of view?

[jeph]

Another question (maybe already solved): what happened to indie bands' references in the strips, like "the killers should suck ****" or "yeah, marten, modest mouse kick ass" and stuff?

Got bored of it.

What led Faye to steel herself for going through with The Talk? Would she have done it later, or not at all, if Marten's mom hadn't threatened her?

Had to be done sooner or later.

In the same vein as the SPX question, has anybody threatened to fight you there this year?

Basically I've never been to a convention-type dealie before, and seeing a massive webcomics author beat a dude into the ground would be hilarious.

Not yet!

Is Angus's nose supposed to have been broken? Sometimes I think it is, sometimes not. Of course, I'm like that about many things, but still, I was wondering.

Oh, and thanks for answering dancewith's question about Faye's maturity. If you had to point at one of the characters (outside of Veronica Reed) and designate him/her 'mature,' who would it be?

Nah it's just crooked.

Hah. None of them.

Is your sleep schedule righted yet?

(i just mine 'normal' again - school ftl - i liked being an owl/vampire.)

It's looped back around so I'm getting up around 8am lately.

I have a pretty nerdy question. Maybe you can make some more of that linux based antro pc, or maybe you think hes a boring charecter?

Also if you have ever tried any linux distribution, what's your opinion from an artists point of view?

I'm sure the Linux anthropc will be back sooner or later.

I don't have much experience with Linux myself, but from what little I've done with it, I like Debian best. It's really straightforward.

[C-Rex]

Are any of the events in the comic based upon things that have happened to you or people you know in real life?

[Nasgarath]

Sorry to hear about your finger(well read about anyway), How did it happen, if you don't mind me asking?

[DoubleAW]

How awesome are you, on a scale of 1 to yes?

[reserve]

Did I just make it abundantly clear? That I go to Smif? Damnit! 

Three questions regarding Faye:

1.- When will she have a new haircut?
2.- When will she be thinner?

I'm sorry, but is there a reason Faye should be thinner? She looks perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned...or do you find her CARTOON BODY offensive? I hate to say it, but I cannot believe that you're trying to enforce traditional female body stereotypes on WEBCOMIC CHARACTERS. Ew, grossed out much?

I find it offensive....THAT SHE WON'T SHOW HER TITS HUR HUR HUR

[Rusty]

random thought-

what TV shows did you watch as a kid?

[SilentJ]

Jeph, just a heads-up; looking back on my SPX question, and the times you've said you were definitely going this year, I followed up by going to the SPX website.  Your name is conspicuously absent from the exhibitors list, and the front page says they've only got like 10 tables left.  If you've registered and just aren't on the site, excellent; if by "I'm definitely going" you mean you'd definitely like to, but haven't registered yet, I'm just offering a friendly reminder that time may be limited.

Hopefully you see this soon, but if you haven't replied to this thread by like tomorrow afternoon I'll be sure to PM you.

I'm only like 20 minutes north of Rockville dude, it'd be fun times to catch you in Maryland!

[Is it cold in here?]

Would Faye be healthier if she took up sculpting again? Is she one of those people who needs a creative outlet in order to function well?

[Is it cold in here?]

Which characters, if any, would you describe as admirable?

They've all got flaws, of course, but Faye has had the guts to take charge of her life lately, and Hannelore has the courage of a bullfighter just to get through the day.

By "admirable" I don't mean "role model", of course.

[Sv3n Ecir]

I couldn't help but notice that Sven Bianchi has a very strong similarity to Porcupine Tree's Steve Wilson. Was this Intentional or coincidential?

[MrSteevo]

1. Ever see people who look like or act like your characters? Does it phase you at all?

and

2. Does Cristi ever read to the plot twist you write and comment on it, or is it all raw unedited Jeph?

[cmarlow]

why don't the characters ever go to live shows?

[Is it cold in here?]

Why was Faye so willing to tolerate all the flirting from Dora when a guy trying the same would have been punched at least?

[Is it cold in here?]

Which QC strip are you proudest of?

This may have the same answer, but it's a different question: what is your favorite QC strip?

What's your favorite xkcd?

[scrubadub]

How many Tattoos have you got and did you design any yourself?

I can't help but picture the I Feel Pretty T-shirt on a guys chest.

[Millennia]

I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts? They were pointing straight up in the last comic. I thought she was going to poke Faye's eyes out!!!

[TaylorRae]

any plans of being at seattle's comicon?

[JorickHorn]

I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts?

Sigg'd.

[catgal2005]

What do you think of the PVTA? (Important to know what the famous residents think of the transportation system out here in Western Mass!)

[ChristineIsAMormon]

Will you be my friend?

[raoullefere]

I was just wondering what is up with Raven's breasts? They were pointing straight up in the last comic. I thought she was going to poke Faye's eyes out!!!

Faye should be so lucky.  Hmmm. Maybe she has some new superbra that orients her breasts on the viewer? Or maybe it's just a sign Raven does have a truly awesome rack. A, ah, pair with tracking capability.

I have a more important question. When is Raven gonna lose the grotty pink forelock? I finally found the time (around #888 or so) where she had the pink hair in the back. That was great. And  around #838, where it was all black.  And, sorry thin-face proponants, Raven had a rounded face then, too, maybe even moreso. She did seem cuter, though. Adorable, even.

Away with the pink! Please! I'm on my hands and knees, banging my head on the tiles as I kowtow for my wish. It hurts! What a stupid way to beg!

Yes I know she's a drawring. But I can ask she be a cute drawring again, can't I?

P.S. Has Marten ever read Time Enough for Love?  Dorable Dora! 

[JorickHorn]

P.S. Has Marten ever read Time Enough for Love?

I know that book! Isn't that by Robert Heinlein?



Anyway, there's a thread in here about the 'random' button. Why does it never give you a comic more recent than #817?

[kasuturo]

Have you ever thought of remaking/updating the Cast Section?

Cuz I imagined it with full body illustrations of each character, and then some screenshots from the strip, along with the description.

*Looks at Cast section*

What happened to Jimbo? Will he ever appear again?

[Shem Tealeaf]

Jeph,

I'm wondering what sort of a conversation with Randall inspired the most recent xkcd strip.

[Is it cold in here?]

Was the Hot Topic clerk in #46 Raven?

If Faye had a pet, what kind would it be?

[Econoline]

Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?

[sean]

HUGBLA HSDL DOOOOOOOO!

DO MOAR INDIETITS!

DO EEEEEET!

[SilentJ]

Enough of me talking about SPX:

Jeph, did you get to meet the HSR guys at ROFLcon this year?  The HRwiki says they went.

[Boll Weevil]

Jeph, who would win in a fight- Black Francis or Jeff Tweedy?

[Sephiroth]

Hey Jeph, answer these!
Who to the What now?
When will it end?
Where is your god now?
Why?  Just why?
How do you do?
Answer these questions and you will get beer-cake!

[Rusty]

do you like chinese food?

what do you normally order?

[fvgko]

yeah... so i recently became a fan of QC and I spent the last 3 or 4 days reading every comic, quite entertaining + I had a lot of spare time on my hands, anyway what i wanted to ask is if the handshake from "number 1034: Enigma" was actually real, or did you just made that up? my guess is number two, but you can never know...

[Econoline]

yeah... so i recently became a fan of QC and I spent the last 3 or 4 days reading every comic, quite entertaining + I had a lot of spare time on my hands, anyway what i wanted to ask is if the handshake from "number 1034: Enigma" was actually real, or did you just made that up? my guess is number two, but you can never know...

Didn't Jeph already answer that?

There's no such thing as man-code in real life, ladies. Or if there is, we can't tell you about it.

[Xcarissa]

Jeph, good sir;

Why is that when grain cereals are poured into bowls of milk, they all congregate toward the edges of the bowl, but when humans are dropped into bowls of milk, they drown?

[Rocky Machiatto, esq.]

Have you ever messed around with any three dimensional art (i.e., sculpture, whatnot)? You seem to have pretty decent spacial skills.

Are you finding it challenging to continue to create funny strips? I mean, the wells of humorous material are not botomless; just wondering if you still think your comic is funny (I do, or I wouldn't read it, before somebody jumps down my throat.) 

What do you think of Stephen Colbert?

[no one special]

Why is there a link from the strip to the forums, but no link from the forums back to the strip?

Seconded.

Also, ever think about an appearance at San Francisco ComicCon?  We know you're stretched thin, but think about it!  'Cause seriously, the West Coast needs you.  Like whoa.

[SilentJ]

You mean San Diego?  Because he's been to that one like the past three years.  He's going this year; not next though, so if you want to catch him there do it this summer.