Topic: I just don't like... (Read 38340 times)

Thiefree · « **on:** 18 Mar 2009, 05:51 »

Is there a character that gets on your nerves? Y'see, I just don't like Penelope. She seems completely rigid in every conversation she has. She's a bitch, without having Faye's endearing pushiness. And she always thinks she's right! But rather than start a thread bitching out Penelope, I figure everyone's probably got one character they love to hate. So, share yours, and your reasons if you've got them, in here.

championofkhorne · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 10:33 »

I dont like Wil because I hate when people use ridiculously obscure words just because they have nothing better to do then read a dictionary.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 11:01 »

I hate Sven because he has no redeeming or interesting qualities, and Faye for pretty much the same reason.

I hate Penelope, Marten, Raven and the robots because they are boring.

The only characters in this comic I probably like are Hannelore, Steve and Wil.

ModernRonin · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 13:15 »

Ellen.

I can't tell you exactly why. She just always seemed a little... ditzy?

Anyway, we haven't seen her in ages, so maybe she's dropped off the map.

(Or maybe now that I've mentioned her, Jeph will bring her back just to torture me. DAMN YOU, YOU UNICORN-FONDLING BASTARD!!!!1!!)

zynk · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 13:31 »

I actually really like Penny's character. She's doesn't exactly fit in with everyone else which makes her role interesting.

My least favorite character is the new Faye though...She's lost her wits, and her wits was what made her an interesting character

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 14:16 »

I know I'm in a minority here, but Steve has never worked for me. No flames, no hatred, just hasn't engaged me like the other characters have.

championofkhorne · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 14:26 »

yeah Faye has lost her dinosaur-adjective combinations, her fiery snarkyness, and a lot of otehr things, she needs to bring dem back.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 14:47 »

Going back through the archives, Faye's been getting surprisingly little air time recently. Marten, Dora, and Hannelore have been front stage lately.

When Faye does appear, there's not much for her to do except stand in front of exploding espresso machines and exploding quasi-relationships. So she hasn't had a lot of scope for her old wit.

Which she proved she still has, good old Miss Muffin Cthulhu.

Siibillam-Law · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 16:19 »

I don't like that talking Tyranosaurus Rex. He's always stomping on things

altered_carbon · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 17:14 »

I hate Sven, just as I hate anyone responsible for bring pop-country into the world.

Neskah · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 17:37 »

Quote from: championofkhorne on 18 Mar 2009, 10:33

I dont like Wil because I hate when people use ridiculously obscure words just because they have nothing better to do then read a dictionary.

My natural speech mannerism and vocabulary are rather unusual, and I really wish they weren't because of the above. People automatically write you off as trying too hard, or taking the mickey. It's lead to not only many an awkward moment (like the time i enthusiastically asked the skateboarder "How does one learn to skateboard?"), or, more commonly, now I'm aware of my bizzare way of speaking, painful silences or monosyllabic responses, because I'm too scared to talk to people now.

English is my first language, but casual vernacular does not come naturally to me. It probably comes of moving schools 13 times and missing out on grammer lessons altogether as every school taught at a different range. Always the new kid with her nose in a book, makes for a complete lack of casual conversational skills.

Yeah, I understand that ppl don't like Wil, he's awkward, shy and different.

Funily enough, I hated Dora to begin with. She didn't have the same depth of character as Faye and Marten.

I'd say Steve would be my least favourite. He comes in the story, and you think he's going to get some air time.... then he disappears. He's Martens best friend, and I thought he's be more deserving of some character development, but now I'm beginning to think he's just a filler token male to balance the abundence of women in the QC world. Shame.

maddness · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 18:20 »

Quote from: Neskah on 18 Mar 2009, 17:37

Yeah, I understand that ppl don't like Wil, he's awkward, shy and different.

Funily enough, I hated Dora to begin with. She didn't have the same depth of character as Faye and Marten.

That's actually why I like Wil. Plus poetry.Yay!

I like Dora and Marten as a couple, but I agree that Dora's character lacks the developement of Marten and Faye.

I didn't like Natasha at all, or that girl Steve was dating recently, can't remember her name just now.

Plus: I was just thinking that I wondered what happened to Angus 'cause I really liked him and TADA! He has returned!

Thiefree · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 18:27 »

Quote from: Neskah on 18 Mar 2009, 17:37

I'd say Steve would be my least favourite. He comes in the story, and you think he's going to get some air time.... then he disappears. He's Martens best friend, and I thought he's be more deserving of some character development, but now I'm beginning to think he's just a filler token male to balance the abundence of women in the QC world. Shame.

I definitely agree with you there - for such a long-running character I'd have expected more from him, and he does seem a bit token I feel bad for saying that though because I think he's based on a real person? Not sure where I got that from!

And I'm pro-Wil; I love poetry and awkward guys, although he's definitely melodramatic with it.

Surgoshan · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 18:50 »

Quote from: Thiefree on 18 Mar 2009, 05:51

Is there a character that gets on your nerves? Y'see, I just don't like Penelope. She seems completely rigid in every conversation she has. She's a bitch, without having Faye's endearing pushiness. And she always thinks she's right! But rather than start a thread bitching out Penelope, I figure everyone's probably got one character they love to hate. So, share yours, and your reasons if you've got them, in here.

I wrote comments for the report cards on Sunday, for one of my students, I wrote:

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XXXXXX likes to pretend he's just another jock, but behind that insouciant facade is a nerd waiting to burst forth. [long comment deleted] ... oh, and tell XXXXXX that he has to know what 'insouciant' and 'facade' mean for class tomorrow.

Coffee_Kaioken · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 21:52 »

I'm sort of anti-Sven, actually. Even if he's witty, charismatic, intelligent, and all that other stuff, I really don't care. He's still a dick. And, I'm pro-Wil as well, so I don't really enjoy seeing Sven pick on him.

I agree with what others said about Faye losing her wit recently, but I'm still personally cool with her.

-edit-

Oh, altered_carbon also posted about Sven.

Lost Coastlines · « **Reply #15 on:** 18 Mar 2009, 22:54 »

Detested Meena. She played Steve from the minute she met him. She made sure she controlled the situation and let him fall for her, then wham, "Oh yeah I forgot to tell you I live with my ex." I am thankful she is gone.

I kinda like Penelope, actually. At first she was portrayed as a pushover and easily manipulated. Then out of nowhere she'd have these huge rants. It's kinda unexpected like Raven's random nuggets of wisdom.

Jace · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 00:29 »

Quote from: Siibillam-Law on 18 Mar 2009, 16:19

I don't like that talking Tyranosaurus Rex. He's always stomping on things

Certain people can do this joke and certain people can't.

Don't you step on my toes buddy, I will destroy you.

TheReaper · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 01:10 »

Quote from: Coffee_Kaioken on 18 Mar 2009, 21:52

I'm sort of anti-Sven, actually. Even if he's witty, charismatic, intelligent, and all that other stuff, I really don't care. He's still a dick. And, I'm pro-Wil as well, so I don't really enjoy seeing Sven pick on him.

I agree with what others said about Faye losing her wit recently, but I'm still personally cool with her.

-edit-

Oh, altered_carbon also posted about Sven.

I agree with this. A lot.
Specifically that part about Sven. I don't even mind that he's a dick (though cheating is right up there with punching kittens), but he's a slutty dick, and that just makes him unlikable as fuck, but not fun to hate.

Doug S. Machina · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 01:38 »

I like Penelope. She doesn't show up that much, does she?

Quote from: championofkhorne on 18 Mar 2009, 10:33

I dont like Wil because I hate when people use ridiculously obscure words just because they have nothing better to do then read a dictionary.

Maybe he's just well-read. He is a bit pretentious, but I didn't think he was just showing off his vocabulary.

Quote from: Surgoshan on 18 Mar 2009, 18:50

I wrote comments for the report cards on Sunday, for one of my students, I wrote:

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XXXXXX likes to pretend he's just another jock, but behind that insouciant facade is a nerd waiting to burst forth. [long comment deleted] ... oh, and tell XXXXXX that he has to know what 'insouciant' and 'facade' mean for class tomorrow.

That's brilliant.

raoullefere · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 01:54 »

I rather disliked Faye when she was pummeling Marten on a regular basis, but have since warmed to her.
Tai can cause me to gnash my teeth on occasion; ex: when she came into season over Hanners.
My antipathy for Sven has cooled since he's actually been developed.
About Steve, I am ambivalent. Of course, when he fell for Meena, I wished to festoon him with Allosaur treats.
The only QC character I've ever truly heartily detested is Meena. Bleah!

Rocketman · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 05:32 »

Angus.

His entire personality so far has been "If she says 'no', she means 'yes'!". There is nothing good about him.

maddness · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 07:41 »

See, I just see it as Angus not being easily put off by a prickly exterior. I think maybe he believes there is more to Faye than the snarky, standoffish face she's shown him and he's interested enough to be willing to risk rejection repeatedly to find out what that is.

Then again, maybe he just likes to tilt at windmills, who knows?

Meena! Yes, that's the name of the girl Steve dated who I just did NOT like in the least.

benji · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 07:46 »

There's a difference between being willing to risk rejection and being clearly rejected, yet refusing to go away.

moshimoshi_haihai · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 08:16 »

I've never liked Faye all that much. While she is clearly one of the most developed characters, she reminds me of those girls who never got out of the middle school stage of flirting. Her past was certainly an interesting story line to follow, but I never found Faye herself a particularly likable person.

I like Wil and Angus. I don't despise Sven, I just think he needs to grow up a little.

Hannelore is my absolute favorite. I think I'm part of the majority, though. I relate to her a lot, actually, which may seem odd. I named my laptop Winslow.

cyick · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 09:32 »

Angus- though I strongly suspect that he was created for the sole purpose of being disliked

Thiefree · « **Reply #25 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 14:33 »

I'm ok with Meena, she seemed cool and interesting. Shame things got complicated, but that so often happens, and it's not necessarily her fault.

I can understand disliking Faye; while some of the bitchiness is thawing, it's not really being replaced with anything. What does a hedgehog look like without its prickles?

AngelofShadows · « **Reply #26 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 15:13 »

Dave. To nice. Then random proposal. Not nice. Contradicts personality. Or shows true personality. Either way I found him creepy, and to be a dick.

championofkhorne · « **Reply #27 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 16:37 »

Dave is a douche for proposing to another guy's girlfriend, and she is a bitch for accepting

numbvox · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 17:34 »

Dora. She sucks as much as always.

fortytwotwelve · « **Reply #29 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 19:28 »

Ugh, Hannelore, hands down. She irritates me every time she makes an appearance. I've never found her funny or endearing, just a distraction. Never been a big Dora fan either, or Penelope, for that matter. Oddly, I do enjoy Sven.

Coffee_Kaioken · « **Reply #30 on:** 19 Mar 2009, 22:15 »

Quote from: Lost Coastlines on 18 Mar 2009, 22:54

Detested Meena. She played Steve from the minute she met him. She made sure she controlled the situation and let him fall for her, then wham, "Oh yeah I forgot to tell you I live with my ex." I am thankful she is gone.

Oddly, I never even noticed that. Or paid attention. But thank you, I shall concur.

Quote from: championofkhorne on 19 Mar 2009, 16:37

Dave is a douche for proposing to another guy's girlfriend, and she is a bitch for accepting

QFT

La · « **Reply #31 on:** 20 Mar 2009, 21:32 »

There are convincing reasons to hate everyone in this comic.

But, I hate Dora.

lolwut · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 02:17 »

Quote from: Thiefree on 18 Mar 2009, 05:51

And she always thinks she's right!

does anyone ever think otherwise?

why would you hold an opinion if you considered it wrong?

Thiefree · « **Reply #33 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 06:38 »

Granted, lolwut, but there's such a thing as openmindedness, and she ain't got that! #1289

Siibillam-Law · « **Reply #34 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 10:08 »

That's not even close-mindedness, that's locking your mind, putting it in a safe with heavy chains around it and throwing it in the ocean, in hopes if it not being touched by any other form of human perception or belief

It's all good

Norton Quintessential · « **Reply #35 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 10:24 »

I'm going to come right out and say it: Hannelore.

Sure, HATE is a pretty strong word...but no other character gets on my nerves as much as she does when she's forcing her habits on other people. I don't care if she feels the need to wash her hands to the bone, but refusing to serve a guy some coffee because he didn't wash his? Screw her.

championofkhorne · « **Reply #36 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 13:26 »

Quote from: Norton Quintessential on 21 Mar 2009, 10:24

I'm going to come right out and say it: Hannelore.

Sure, HATE is a pretty strong word...but no other character gets on my nerves as much as she does when she's forcing her habits on other people. I don't care if she feels the need to wash her hands to the bone, but refusing to serve a guy some coffee because he didn't wash his? Screw her.

when was she refusing to serve people? she doesnt work at the coffee shop, why would she do that? I'm not sure what you are talking about hanners pretty much keeps to herself

Mr. Skawronska · « **Reply #37 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 13:41 »

I despise Faye. I hate her guts. I like watching her get bitch-slapped by Karma at every turn.

Which is why I actually miss her in the comic. I want to see more of her falling on her face. I want to see her snarky, bitchy ass run its yap and then get yet another Karmic Bitch Slap.

That just never gets old for me.

S

pwhodges · « **Reply #38 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 13:43 »

Quote from: championofkhorne on 21 Mar 2009, 13:26

when was she refusing to serve people? she doesnt work at the coffee shop, why would she do that?

She was helping Marten out when he was holding the fort when Raven didn't turn up: 1002.

Headwoünd · « **Reply #39 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 14:41 »

I don't like Hannelore because she replaced the original Hannelore. Shewuzoresum.

championofkhorne · « **Reply #40 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 19:40 »

i thought people liked the hassle, this why they went there.

I think she fits in fine lol.

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #41 on:** 21 Mar 2009, 20:22 »

It's not like she has a crippling mental disorder or anything

Jace · « **Reply #42 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 02:01 »

The guy that works in the record store. He is a prick.

raoullefere · « **Reply #43 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 03:14 »

Is this someone in QC I can't remember, or are we discussing people in RL now?

Because there's this greeter at Wal-mart...

pwhodges · « **Reply #44 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 03:21 »

Norton Quintessential · « **Reply #45 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:22 »

Quote from: KickThatBathProf on 21 Mar 2009, 20:22

It's not like she has a crippling mental disorder or anything

My understanding is, if a mental disorder is causing a serious disruption to yourself or the people around you, THEN it's time to seek psychiatric help.

....the fact that she's GETTING help that isn't working explains why Dr. Corrine is my other least favorite character.

lolwut · « **Reply #46 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:08 »

Quote from: Norton Quintessential on 21 Mar 2009, 10:24

I'm going to come right out and say it: Hannelore.

Sure, HATE is a pretty strong word...but no other character gets on my nerves as much as she does when she's forcing her habits on other people. I don't care if she feels the need to wash her hands to the bone, but refusing to serve a guy some coffee because he didn't wash his? Screw her.

here i was thinking she refused to serve that guy because she was afraid that he'd taint her hands or something

but no, she's a bigot

Quote from: Thiefree on 21 Mar 2009, 06:38

Granted, lolwut, but there's such a thing as openmindedness, and she ain't got that! #1289

openmindedness isn't the quality of thinking that other people may be right, it's the quality of being willing to reconsider your beliefs in the face of new evidence

i feel reasonably certain that penelope would be willing to reconsider a belief in any particular christian sect if any actual evidence for it came to light

Norton Quintessential · « **Reply #47 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:17 »

Bigot? What the fuck are you talking about?

lolwut · « **Reply #48 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:26 »

Quote from: Norton Quintessential on 22 Mar 2009, 10:17

Bigot? What the fuck are you talking about?

(you made it sound as though she was doing it because she thought he was an inferior person for not washing, instead of being deathly afraid of the germs on his hands)

Norton Quintessential · « **Reply #49 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:44 »

My problem is that she got angry at a man for refusing to conform to the whims of her mental disorder.

And the handwashing is just the first part. When she asks if he brought toothpaste and a toothbrush? Seriously? How do HIS teeth affect HER?

I have compassion for mentally diseased people. They need help. But it's obvious Dr. Corrine isn't giving Hannelore the help she needs. She's invading other people's lives to an insane degree here.

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