Topic: WCT: October 5-9, 2009 (Read 71785 times)

Akima · « **Reply #150 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 22:43 »

Quote from: kemon on 07 Oct 2009, 21:48

it's from warcraft. the peons and other characters say it, when they are selected and given commands.

Thanks for that tip. I didn't get the joke either... I suppose having Fay say something like "Sí, señorita" would have had "unfortunate implications"...

I was watching an episode of The Venture Brothers last night for the first time since I discovered QC. I had a sudden flash of Triana Orpheus as Dora at the same age.

Delirium · « **Reply #151 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 22:44 »

She's certainly less flat than Hanners.

In more ways than one.

scarred · « **Reply #152 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:00 »

Raven's gone? More room for interesting characters??

BLASPHEME

themacnut · « **Reply #153 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:33 »

Quote from: ink slinger on 07 Oct 2009, 11:41

Quote from: tinkerbell on 07 Oct 2009, 04:15
Just to try to stay off the topic of pubic hair and badgers, does anyone else feel like Dora may be going a little too far? All Marten wanted to do was try out a moustache, and then she could make a judgement on whether she thinks he should keep it. It is his face, what if he objected to her going back to blonde? Should she automatically follow what he says?
I agree that she may be going to far, but her reaction isn't particularly uncommon. In my experience, most woman in our culture (i.e.: Anglo-American/Canadian) are not fond of men with facial hair. My ex actually once said to me, upon my considering growing a beard, "No. You can't have a beard. Well, maybe when you're an old man, but not now." So, yeah, perhaps "too far," but not uncommon.

There's only one out of two things a guy who wants a beard can do under those circumstances; either grow a beard while he's single and not dating anyone, so he'll end up with a girl who likes or at least tolerates facial hair, or go ahead and grow the beard anyway, despite his gf's objections. She'll either get used to it, or dump him

Curiously I find girls tend to object just as strongly to a guy with facial hair wanting to shave it all off. As I found out when I mangled my beard while trimming it one day and just cut it all off. My wife was like "Why did you do that????" I'd had a goatee for as long as she'd known me, so I imagine that the sudden change was jarring.

epoch · « **Reply #154 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:42 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 07 Oct 2009, 20:38

Yeah, the Dune reerences are getting a little thick (but then, so am I).

In fact, I really don't know what half of ya's are talkin' 'bout.

Doesn't stop me from posting, though!

Back to the hair thing; facial or pubic, I can't imagine keeping it really clean. I mean, an hour after shaving, I feel sand-papery, and that's on my neck - I don't shave the thick part on the face!

Never shaved anything else though, so I don't really know growback times. But if you're not shaving the bits daily, doesn't it prickle in the panties?

I can't imagine that being comfy in any way...

Oh yea, if you're going to shave the nether-regions, you've got to keep up with it every day, or at least every other day.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #155 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:44 »

Raven's joie de vivre was unique among the cast.

scarred · « **Reply #156 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:47 »

Quote from: themacnut on 07 Oct 2009, 23:33

Curiously I find girls tend to object just as strongly to a guy with facial hair wanting to shave it all off. As I found out when I mangled my beard while trimming it one day and just cut it all off. My wife was like "Why did you do that????" I'd had a goatee for as long as she'd known me, so I imagine that the sudden change was jarring.

She was upset that instead of looking like

you now look like

akronnick · « **Reply #157 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:49 »

Quote from: Delirium on 07 Oct 2009, 22:38

Raven? gone?

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU-

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 07 Oct 2009, 23:44

Raven's joie de vivre was unique among the cast.

At least the allosaurus hasn't eaten her
yet

Mojo · « **Reply #158 on:** 07 Oct 2009, 23:58 »

Nah, Raven will be back. It's a chance (and an explanation) for her character to grow somewhat.

Actually, the reference to Frank Burns is interesting. I actually thought Larry Linville should have stayed on the show; circumstances for Frank had changed so drastically, that it could have easily taken his character in a whole new direction.

So it is with Raven.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #159 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 00:02 »

Was Dora being mean to Faye?

That was a stretch for friendly ribbing.

I think she's intentionally pushing Faye not to fall into a lifetime rut, with this line of talk and with the sculpture commission.

LizziL · « **Reply #160 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 00:14 »

DAMN YOU TROPES, I HAVE A PAPER TO WRITE!!!

Also, I wasn't big on the really sudden art change, but, it's growing on me - I really like Dora in the second panel.

akronnick · « **Reply #161 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 00:19 »

Nobody forced you click those links

IlGreven · « **Reply #162 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 01:22 »

Raven's gone to get her physics degree from Allosaurus U., eh?

Akima · « **Reply #163 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 01:32 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 07 Oct 2009, 05:34

Badgers are over. It's narwhals, now, Kid. They keep Cthulu [from] eating ye!

Narwalsome! But doesn't just looking at Cthulhu drive you mad anyway?

As for Raven, perhaps she will specialise in Jiggle Physics?

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #164 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 03:34 »

So we have to wait until Raven comes back with a SPACE SUBMACOPTER WITH WHEELS!

akronnick · « **Reply #165 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 03:38 »

Why would a Space Submacopter need wheels? Wouldn't levitate on some kind of force field?

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #166 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 03:52 »

If the machines were running constantly, it would heat up too much. And we don't know if the force field produces any noise. Also it can drive!

Llewellian · « **Reply #167 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 04:03 »

Unbelievable. Comic meets personal reallity....

I know a guy from my circle of buddies that was... well, he just seemed not to be the brightest bulb in the box, for years. And he was slow. Not caring much... well, he smoked weed at every given moment we met him.

Then, one night, shortly after he ended college with surprisingly good notes, he moved to another city. No one ever heard anything again from him. 4 years long. Then he came back. Beeing 25, graduated in maths and theoretical informatics, now working for Fraunhofer Institute (the german version of the MIT) and currently working on his second Doctor title.

themacnut · « **Reply #168 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 04:06 »

Bet he wasn't smoking weed anymore either. Or at least had cut down considerably.

giant_bug · « **Reply #169 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 05:15 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 07 Oct 2009, 11:46

Damn, now all I can think of is the Gift of the Magi...

"But dear, I sold my pubic hair so I could buy you ..."

A merkin!

Llewellian · « **Reply #170 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 05:17 »

Quote from: themacnut on 08 Oct 2009, 04:06

Bet he wasn't smoking weed anymore either. Or at least had cut down considerably.

Yup. Was our guess too. Like a F1 Racer on full throttle while not releasing the breakes...

I think the only drug ok for math doctors is LSD. Firsthand expirience in multidimensional non-euclidian spaces.

By the way: "Zug zug" ;o) Yay for Warcraft References.

workingrobbie · « **Reply #171 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 05:50 »

Zug zug!

Now I want to play the original Warcraft

Wasn't it the grunts who complained "Stop poking me!" (in reference to the title)?

Carl-E · « **Reply #172 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 05:54 »

Quote from: Llewellian on 08 Oct 2009, 05:17

I think the only drug ok for math doctors is LSD. Firsthand expirience in multidimensional non-euclidian spaces.

Actually, the math itself does that for us. When you actually understand what's going on, it's... well, trippy!

The LSD only made me want to draw all those things.

And that ain't easy, believe me!

elionbel · « **Reply #173 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 05:58 »

Quote from: workingrobbie on 08 Oct 2009, 05:50

Zug zug!

Now I want to play the original Warcraft

Wasn't it the grunts who complained "Stop poking me!" (in reference to the title)?

haha, yeah they did ^^

You'd poke them once, "Zug Zug!" Poke them again "Wha' you wan'?" and eventually they'd whine "Stop poking me!!!"

Border Reiver · « **Reply #174 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 06:41 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 08 Oct 2009, 00:02

Was Dora being mean to Faye?

That was a stretch for friendly ribbing.

I think she's intentionally pushing Faye not to fall into a lifetime rut, with this line of talk and with the sculpture commission.

No, she's not being mean, she's being a friend and forcing her to face reality - nothing like waking up at 40 going - "I've spent how much of my life making minimum wage?" My wife was in Dora's shoes, small business owner and all, but her store eventually died. Then she realized that without some college credentials stating on your resume that you have high school and 20 years of retail experience (as manager and owner) doesn't qualify you for much other than retail.....

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #175 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 08:13 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 08 Oct 2009, 05:54

Quote from: Llewellian on 08 Oct 2009, 05:17
I think the only drug ok for math doctors is LSD. Firsthand expirience in multidimensional non-euclidian spaces.

Actually, the math itself does that for us. When you actually understand what's going on, it's... well, trippy!

The LSD only made me want to draw all those things.

And that ain't easy, believe me!

Let a programmer do it. Why else do they exist?

raoullefere · « **Reply #176 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 08:14 »

I can do this. I will do this. Just because everyone else ignored Jeph's request, doesn't mean I have to. After all, just because they are all sheep jumping off a cliff, I wouldn't, would I? WOULD I?

BONZAI!

Quote from: akronnick on 07 Oct 2009, 22:15

Also, does this comic officialy declare Raven to have been put on a bus?

Maybe Raven's going to school to learn to design a fuel cell-powered submabusnacopter! Eco-friendly all-terrain transport for the masses! Arrgghh!

Also, Baaa! Baaaa!

Tormuse · « **Reply #177 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 10:50 »

Quote from: elionbel on 08 Oct 2009, 05:58

Quote from: workingrobbie on 08 Oct 2009, 05:50
Zug zug!

Now I want to play the original Warcraft

Wasn't it the grunts who complained "Stop poking me!" (in reference to the title)?
haha, yeah they did ^^

You'd poke them once, "Zug Zug!" Poke them again "Wha' you wan'?" and eventually they'd whine "Stop poking me!!!"

Yeah, that brings back memories...

It's an Easter Egg they put into all the Warcraft games, (and Starcraft too) that the characters have extra things to say if you click on the same guy several times in a row. As I recall, the humans in the original Warcraft would say, in an indignant tone of voice, "Why do you keep touching me?"

They even put one in the Warcraft 2 setup program. If you test the sound card, you hear the guy who did the human voices saying in an English accent, "Your soundcard works perfectly." If you click the test sound card button enough times, he says in a very irritated tone, "IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!"

My all-time favourite, though, is the humans' ships from Warcraft 2. "Stop rocking the boat!" "You're making me seasick!" *Sounds of vomiting followed by a splash* That one had me literally on the floor in hysterics laughing until I could hardly breathe.

Steve the Pocket · « **Reply #178 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 11:51 »

So am I the first to notice the perspective error with Faye's arm?

ink slinger · « **Reply #179 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 11:52 »

Quote from: themacnut on 07 Oct 2009, 23:33

Quote from: ink slinger on 07 Oct 2009, 11:41
Quote from: tinkerbell on 07 Oct 2009, 04:15
Just to try to stay off the topic of pubic hair and badgers, does anyone else feel like Dora may be going a little too far? All Marten wanted to do was try out a moustache, and then she could make a judgement on whether she thinks he should keep it. It is his face, what if he objected to her going back to blonde? Should she automatically follow what he says?
I agree that she may be going to far, but her reaction isn't particularly uncommon. In my experience, most woman in our culture (i.e.: Anglo-American/Canadian) are not fond of men with facial hair. My ex actually once said to me, upon my considering growing a beard, "No. You can't have a beard. Well, maybe when you're an old man, but not now." So, yeah, perhaps "too far," but not uncommon.

There's only one out of two things a guy who wants a beard can do under those circumstances; either grow a beard while he's single and not dating anyone, so he'll end up with a girl who likes or at least tolerates facial hair...

I did exactly this. I once told my current girlfriend that I shaved off my beard (over the phone) just to see her reaction (because I'm a jackass). She was not happy. So, apparently she prefers it, rather than just tolerates it.

smack that isaiah · « **Reply #180 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 11:53 »

My ex really hated when I had any amount of stubble. I eventually got into the habit of shaving an hour before any dates. I still do this because of her--so far no one I've dated since has complained about getting their chins all scratched up from me kissing on them.

Quote from: Steve the Pocket on 08 Oct 2009, 11:51

So am I the first to notice the perspective error with Faye's arm?

I guess so. What is the problem? I just relooked at the comic and couldn't find an error

LeeC · « **Reply #181 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 11:58 »

Quote from: Kross on 07 Oct 2009, 22:23

Dryad: "I'll distract them with my human mating call: "I'm so wasted, *giggle* I'm so wasted!""

dude I gotta play WC3 now. They seriously say that? haha!

Kugai · « **Reply #182 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 14:04 »

Now all she needs to do is build a Barracks

I do hope we see Raven again, and when she comes back she'll be the head of some international Think Tank.

Glad to see the Blood Bank has finally put it's foot down about that.

Akima · « **Reply #183 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 17:59 »

Quote from: Kugai on 08 Oct 2009, 14:04

Glad to see the Blood Bank has finally put it's foot down about that.

LOL! I hadn't noticed that red sticker on the till. I suppose Dora no longer needs a regular supply...

Aegir · « **Reply #184 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 19:21 »

"Raven fans rejoice?"

Raven fans rejoice.

Delirium · « **Reply #185 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 19:23 »

RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN!!!!1!!

LeeC · « **Reply #186 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 19:23 »

WOO HOO! that last panel was awsome. Sadly I plan to do that in my anthropology class, The professor would be pissed if I showed up in a fedora.

raoullefere · « **Reply #187 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 19:34 »

Just so long as you don't forget the bullwhip.

The Duke · « **Reply #188 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 20:00 »

Didn't realize there was another comic up. I was all like "why would raven fans rejoice about a reason for her not to be in the comic as much?" and then I checked and was like "woot lab coats ftw".

That is how my thoughts think.

Coffee_Kaioken · « **Reply #189 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 20:07 »

... He called her "Miss Pritchard" and she has a clipboard.

Is she the teacher (with this being another example of her "being a dumb bimbo on the outside and a smart person on the inside" theme) or the student?

LeeC · « **Reply #190 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 20:17 »

shes a student, he says miss to be proper, and its a way of teachers to scold people. Mr. Smith sit down!

BobtheDancingFlea · « **Reply #191 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 20:51 »

Quote from: ink slinger on 08 Oct 2009, 11:52

Quote from: themacnut on 07 Oct 2009, 23:33
Quote from: ink slinger on 07 Oct 2009, 11:41
Quote from: tinkerbell on 07 Oct 2009, 04:15
Just to try to stay off the topic of pubic hair and badgers, does anyone else feel like Dora may be going a little too far? All Marten wanted to do was try out a moustache, and then she could make a judgement on whether she thinks he should keep it. It is his face, what if he objected to her going back to blonde? Should she automatically follow what he says?
I agree that she may be going to far, but her reaction isn't particularly uncommon. In my experience, most woman in our culture (i.e.: Anglo-American/Canadian) are not fond of men with facial hair. My ex actually once said to me, upon my considering growing a beard, "No. You can't have a beard. Well, maybe when you're an old man, but not now." So, yeah, perhaps "too far," but not uncommon.

There's only one out of two things a guy who wants a beard can do under those circumstances; either grow a beard while he's single and not dating anyone, so he'll end up with a girl who likes or at least tolerates facial hair...

I did exactly this. I once told my current girlfriend that I shaved off my beard (over the phone) just to see her reaction (because I'm a jackass). She was not happy. So, apparently she prefers it, rather than just tolerates it.

The complete opposite happened to me. I LOVED my boyfriend's beard when we first started dating, and I was pretty sad when he had to shave it off for work, and so I made him promise he would at least keep his little soul patch. Then, one day, he came over with it shaved off and I didn't even notice.

Also, Raven is so fucking cute in this comic. I'm sad she's gonna stay gone for a while, I loved her adorable super sweet dumbness. She's so precious! <3

bicostp · « **Reply #192 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 20:57 »

Could she possibly get her own spinoff? "That's So Raven"?

Wait...

"Everybody Loves Raven"? (It's fitting on multiple levels.)

Uh... This is going to take some work.

the_shankmaster · « **Reply #193 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 21:03 »

Her lab cute looks like a cute, stylish coat that happens to be white.

Random832 · « **Reply #194 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 21:05 »

Quote from: Akima on 08 Oct 2009, 17:59

LOL! I hadn't noticed that red sticker on the till.

That's the coffee maker.

ysth · « **Reply #195 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 21:19 »

Quote from: bicostp on 08 Oct 2009, 20:57

Could she possibly get her own spinoff? "Everybody Loves Raven"? (It's fitting on multiple levels.)

"That reminds me Raven, didn't you get eaten by an allosaurus?" "No, I had Yelling Bird blackmail Jeph to extend my lifetime."

vettechinohio · « **Reply #196 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 21:54 »

It's funny to see Faye looking her normal (little bit chunkier) self in panel one, then see her look almost as thin as Dora in the first part of panel three. I wonder if it's just variations in Jeph's current style or if he meant to draw her thinner, or if the thinner look is due to her posture?

snubnose · « **Reply #197 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 23:41 »

Woa woa we got Ravens last name !

We didnt had it before, did we ?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #198 on:** 08 Oct 2009, 23:57 »

We had not only her last name, but her first name (which isn't Raven).

638 and 376.

Not only that, but 376 was about characters burping their names, and Raven's initials are BRP. If Jeph did that on purpose I'm impressed.

Scarblac · « **Reply #199 on:** 09 Oct 2009, 02:09 »

Quote from: Tormuse on 08 Oct 2009, 10:50

Yeah, that brings back memories... It's an Easter Egg they put into all the Warcraft games, (and Starcraft too) that the characters have extra things to say if you click on the same guy several times in a row. As I recall, the humans in the original Warcraft would say, in an indignant tone of voice, "Why do you keep touching me?"

For some reason I played the press review version of Warcraft 2, before the game came out. It probably came with some magazine. It was pretty unfinished, it had resources you could mine that weren't actually used for anything, etc...

A few lines of the peons stick with me:
"You are the greatest reviewer in all the lands!"
"And remember, a good review, for Warcraft two!"
"Have we kissed your butt enough yet?"

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