Topic: WCDT: 2781-2785 (1-5 September 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 39329 times)

sitnspin · « **Reply #100 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 08:49 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 04 Sep 2014, 07:13

Quote from: sitnspin on 04 Sep 2014, 03:21
Long story short, Dora needs to be honest with Tai and trust her enough to confide in her.

Therein lies the problem, Dora has severe trust and control issues and isn't really someone that would open up to anyone. Any time she did open up, it's usually when she was kind of backed into a corner, usually because of her actions.

Which is one of the ways you n which I identify with Dora. I have pretty severe trust issues, although they manifest quite differently from hers. It takes a lot to get me to open up to anyone I'm dating. I do think I come by my trust issues honestly, though.

Somnus Eternus · « **Reply #101 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 10:57 »

Dora, you're not supposed to hold those in. It's bad for you. You let them out. You'll feel better after.

You can decide what I'm talking about. Pretty sure it applies either way.

FunkyTuba · « **Reply #102 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 11:16 »

Quote from: KOK on 04 Sep 2014, 04:21

Quote from: NilsO on 04 Sep 2014, 00:17
If you try to hold in a fart, it will just build up and get worse. The gas doesn't magically disappear. The best you can hope for, is to delay the fart until you can get some privacy.

Quote from: sitnspin on 04 Sep 2014, 04:13
I agree it is nothing major, hiding is more drana-inducing than the subject itself. Secrets don't prevent drama, they only delay a and intensify it.

Am I the only one that see a similarity?

Yep. The longer you hold it in the bigger the explosion will be.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #103 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 12:56 »

Quote from: Somnus Eternus on 04 Sep 2014, 10:57

Dora, you're not supposed to hold those in. It's bad for you. You let them out. You'll feel better after.

You can decide what I'm talking about. Pretty sure it applies either way.

It's funny how much secrets and flatulence have in common.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #104 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 12:57 »

Welcome, new people!

cesium133 · « **Reply #105 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 12:57 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 04 Sep 2014, 12:56

Quote from: Somnus Eternus on 04 Sep 2014, 10:57
Dora, you're not supposed to hold those in. It's bad for you. You let them out. You'll feel better after.

You can decide what I'm talking about. Pretty sure it applies either way.
It's funny how much secrets and flatulence have in common.

Sometimes you think you can hide it, but the people around you all know.

sitnspin · « **Reply #106 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 12:58 »

Seems much, if not all, of human interaction comes down to bodily functions either literally or figuratively.

DSL · « **Reply #107 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 15:41 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 04 Sep 2014, 12:56

Quote from: Somnus Eternus on 04 Sep 2014, 10:57
Dora, you're not supposed to hold those in. It's bad for you. You let them out. You'll feel better after.

You can decide what I'm talking about. Pretty sure it applies either way.
It's funny how much secrets and flatulence have in common.

Such as, neither keeping them in nor letting them out does many people any good.

Loki · « **Reply #108 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 16:15 »

who let the farts out
who
who who who

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #109 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 16:42 »

Quote from: sitnspin on 04 Sep 2014, 12:58

Seems much, if not all, of human interaction comes down to bodily functions either literally or figuratively.

As the prophet Pintsize taught.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #110 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 17:01 »

Quote from: Loki on 04 Sep 2014, 16:15

who let the farts out
who
who who who

Peter Davison?

Vincent Adultman · « **Reply #111 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 17:04 »

I had to make an account to say that this a really contrived and ham-fisted way to force this drama. Can't anything ever just blow over in this comic?

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #112 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 17:12 »

Short answer: No.
Long answer: Not likely.

jwhouk · « **Reply #113 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 17:35 »

Dora's actions in relation to Sven are:

Hilarious once she actually starts to TELL people. 4 (8.2%)
Not the sign of a very stable individual. 17 (34.7%)
She's GONE CRITICAL! 2 (4.1%)
Useless once she needs a kidney donor or something. 6 (12.2%)
Untenable. 4 (8.2%)
Unusual. 1 (2%)
Undeniably uproariously... 0 (0%)
Wait, what's a simile to "laughable" that stats with a U? 2 (4.1%)
Spathe Ham with Waffles and Wieners! 6 (12.2%)
...okay, that last one *sounded* funny in my head... 7 (14.3%)

Total Members Voted: 49

mikmaxs · « **Reply #114 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 18:39 »

Tai matches the wall right now...

Zwammy · « **Reply #115 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 18:41 »

Quote from: NilsO on 04 Sep 2014, 00:17

If you try to hold in a fart, it will just build up and get worse. The gas doesn't magically disappear. The best you can hope for, is to delay the fart until you can get some privacy.

Never hold a fart in... it'll travel up your spine into your brain and that's where shitty ideas come from...

Method of Madness · « **Reply #116 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 18:49 »

Quote from: sitnspin on 04 Sep 2014, 04:27

Relationship as a flatulence metaphor.

Fixed it for ya

Kugai · « **Reply #117 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 20:14 »

The Tai Fighter will shoot down Sven with a single burst.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #118 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 20:46 »

Oh my god, how is Claire so cute in panel 2?

Seriously like the art in this one. And the awkwardness. I always like awkwardness. Makes me feel better in comparison

mikmaxs · « **Reply #119 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 20:55 »

Quote from: ankhtahr on 04 Sep 2014, 20:46

Oh my god, how is Claire so cute in panel 2?

Seriously like the art in this one. And the awkwardness. I always like awkwardness. Makes me feel better in comparison

I was about to say the same thing, in contrast to yesterday's. (Which I didn't care for at all.) (I should clarify I'm referring to the first two panels of today.)
Jeph's drawing style is one that I find admirable and awesome, but to me the devil is in the backgrounds and contrast. Now, this is partly biased since my phone adds a slight orange tint to everything which messes with my first impressions, but looking at today's versus yesterday's on my PC it's still apparent: Yesterday's comic had vaguely tan, white, black and red colors on a slightly orange-tan background. The background provided no contrast, it was in fact a mix of the colors on-screen blended together to look flat and provide little context.

In today's comic, you've got blues, greens, tans, browns, and a little red from Claire's hair. The background colors match the foreground like yesterday, but unlike yesterday the background doesn't feel like a color-palate mashup. Marten, wearing green and with pale skin, is wonderfully contrasted in front of brown doors, and Claire's red-blue palate is instead placed in front of greens and light tans, giving both characters a lovely background to contrast with their appearance.

And then the last two panels of today give a light background that very closely matches the character's skin, giving them a washed-out look just like yesterday.

I've got a love-hate relationship with the artwork, is what I'm saying.

Nyithra · « **Reply #120 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 20:57 »

Yaaaay Claire keep being adorable

Also Marten don't freak out

Sort of an inevitable realization though. Maybe he'll finally start moving his life in a different direction, or perhaps he will accept his fate as an old library dude.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #121 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 20:58 »

Aww, Claire likes having Marten around.

Orkboy · « **Reply #122 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:01 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 04 Sep 2014, 20:58

Aww, Claire likes having Marten around.

Clearly, they're going to bang.

No, not really.

SomeCanadianWeirdo · « **Reply #123 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:01 »

Once again Claire's attempt at humour falls flat.

I'd wonder if Claire hadn't been raiding Hannelore's closet at some point, as Hanners has worn a similar dress in the past. But given her phobias there's no way Hannelore would loan someone her clothing.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #124 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:02 »

Loan, no. Give, though?

Orkboy · « **Reply #125 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:05 »

OR it's just an easy dress to draw.

Rghfrgl · « **Reply #126 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:11 »

Well, I think you're cute Claire.

Perhaps turning into one of those mean girls, but cute.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #127 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:12 »

I think Akima has commented on how the Blue Dress with White Piping is a recurring character.

Hannelore gave some clothes away to Momo, we know that.

DSL · « **Reply #128 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:22 »

Good God. I had that exact conversation at my old job so many times. Even on the day I finally had enough of my man-child of a boss and walked out.

Renimar · « **Reply #129 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:34 »

Marten's set, unless they decide to do what this Florida university did: bookless library.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #130 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:45 »

Must. Not. Unfurl. Sails.

~~SuctionCup Caper Two~~ · « **Reply #131 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 21:45 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 04 Sep 2014, 20:58

Aww, Claire likes having Marten around.

Are we being JephTrolol'd ? Or at least having our chains tugged on?

Hm.

Penquin47 · « **Reply #132 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 22:20 »

Panel 2 Claire is too friggin' cute for words. Love her.

Lubricus · « **Reply #133 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 22:25 »

Cutest Claire EVER today. I predict I am going to read this one several times more today.

St.Clair · « **Reply #134 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 22:43 »

They're going to have to tear down the building around him.

K1dmor · « **Reply #135 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 23:14 »

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #136 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 23:35 »

Quote from: SuctionCup Caper Two on 04 Sep 2014, 21:45

Quote from: Method of Madness on 04 Sep 2014, 20:58
Aww, Claire likes having Marten around.

Are we being JephTrolol'd ? Or at least having our chains tugged on?

Hm.

Likely.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #137 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 23:38 »

Is that a blush in panel 2?

Lubricus · « **Reply #138 on:** 04 Sep 2014, 23:39 »

Quote from: K1dmor on 04 Sep 2014, 23:14

Do it for her?

Loki · « **Reply #139 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 00:04 »

Quote from: K1dmor on 04 Sep 2014, 23:14

Where is that background from? Looks familiar.

NilsO · « **Reply #140 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 00:11 »

Quote from: Nyithra on 04 Sep 2014, 20:57

Sort of an inevitable realization though. Maybe he'll finally start moving his life in a different direction, or perhaps he will accept his fate as an old library dude.

Marten's (lack of) career has been discussed before. Tai has also commented on Marten's dim future (link here).

Orkboy · « **Reply #141 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 00:29 »

Quote from: Loki on 05 Sep 2014, 00:04

Where is that background from? Looks familiar.

Simpsons

anahata · « **Reply #142 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 02:08 »

Quote from: Pilchard123 on 04 Sep 2014, 23:38

Is that a blush in panel 2?

I saw it as one.
The message I got wasn't "you'll never leave this place" but "I'm glad you'll be here forever" which would indeed be a little blush-worthy.

Akima · « **Reply #143 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 02:22 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 04 Sep 2014, 21:12

I think Akima has commented on how the Blue Dress with White Piping is a recurring character.

I certainly have.:
Faye: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1731
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1736
Faye: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2411
Hanners: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1762

There's the recurring ugly green handbag too:
Faye: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2411
Hanners: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1762

Claire's dress looks more like Faye's than Hanners' though. She looks nice in it.

Socky · « **Reply #144 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 03:28 »

Jeph does seem to fall back on the same clothing most of the time, usually being plain coloured t-shirts, SO MANY PLAIN COLOURED T-SHIRTS. Honestly it's something I have trouble with in my stuff too because I suck at fashion and I know it's easy to fall back on something that's easy to draw, I imagine this is doubly true if you have to get a comic out every day. What I do now is if I see a picture of an outfit or piece of clothing that looks like something I can use I save it to a folder for reference, it really helps.

So yeah it would be cool to see more variation, but I guess I understand it.

Lubricus · « **Reply #145 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 04:10 »

As long as Jeph's "limitation" results in glorious strips featuring Claire in cute dresses, I'm not complaining!

Sidhekin · « **Reply #146 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 04:14 »

In der Begrenzung zeigt sich den Meister?

Yeah, I think Jeph's time is better spent on things other than new fashion designs.

jwhouk · « **Reply #147 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 06:55 »

Besides, they're probably all getting them from the same thrift shop in downtown Northampton, anyways.

sitnspin · « **Reply #148 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 07:17 »

There's also the fact that plain coloured t-shirts are the most common clothing item among young adults. Is it really odd to see little variation? Personally, I only own about five outfits.

TheBiscuit · « **Reply #149 on:** 05 Sep 2014, 07:44 »

Did Marten and Claire start dating while I wasn't paying attention? Lets look at the evidence.

She doesn't want him to move away.
She's blushing.
Marten seems unsurprised by the sentiment.
They seem to be holding hands just off panel.

So when exactly did something happen between these two? If it didn't already, I think it is just about to.

I never really figured them for a match... although I know you all did.

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