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What is Marigold's fundamental character?
snubnose:
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeww !!!! Hanners is not "mostly asexual" !!!! She just cant do it because of her OCD !!!!
And its not 100% clear, but with 95% certainty I can say it was HANNERS who moved with Warp 9 when Marigold started to puke. Because Hanners obviously looked from pose and new position she had just moved very fast (she was sitting on the bed in the previous panel !), plus I dont remember being able to move fast when I felt like puking.
Heranje:
--- Quote from: snubnose on 14 Jun 2010, 05:22 ---Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeww !!!! Hanners is not "mostly asexual" !!!! She just cant do it because of her OCD !!!!
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You can be mostly asexual and still "theoretically" be interested in sex and its mechanics. It's the sex drive that is the issue - but yes, I agree that Hanners is probably just asexual in practice, since she has shown that she's interested in sex and has been attracted to men before (the whole fireman thing). But, why "ew"? Of any sexual quirk, I should think asexuality would be the least "ew"-worthy.
Shremedy:
Sorry if I'm repeating themes from elsewhere, this thread has become to huge to read in one sitting, and I really do want to comment.
Marigold clearly lives inside her own head, isn't concerned much with external appearances. Hence the condition of her room (before Hurricane Hanners blazed through). She's accustomed of thinking herself unattractive, and doesn't waste effort being sociable or making herself presentable because she's sure all such efforts are doomed. Her attraction to Angus was clear, and could have made things difficult for them to live together, once his clear preference for the other busty brunette in the room (Faye) was made apparent. I'm surprised, if Faye is Angus's "type", why isn't he more interested in Marigold? Unless maybe for the personal hygiene issues, knowing her flaws up close and personal?
It was easy for her to let Angus go, she's probably done that innumerable times before for "pretty" friends"; Marigold's probably let go of almost all of her other dreams, too. Except online in WoW, where failing to shower, rat poops, and melted half-eaten Pocky don't matter. Angus on the other hand, isn't necessarily being sincere in what he's saying about her -- after all, he still has to live with her, unless he's got an exit plan that will cover all the bills. I'm not saying he is being dishonest, only that flattery maintains his current, decent, lifestyle.
TheMorrigan:
Okay, this is my first post (I normally lurk, I signed up mostly to reply here, I'll hit the "Hi, I'm new" forum soon.), but I feel compelled to defend Marigold. Mostly because, with a few differences, I AM Marigold.
I think there are things going on inside her head that a) are hard if not impossible to explain in comic form and b) she (and Jeph, by extension) may not realize/know about. A majority of her issues seem to be interconnected, and explainable via certain mental illnesses (a hoarding complex, extreme introvertedness, etc.) I'm not saying she's NOT selfish or self absorbed at times, but seriously, who isn't?
Regarding her yelling at Momo, I can't blame her for that. I've been there, too (sans being drunk, and the conversation was with my sister, and not an AI of course). When something happens that's outside my comfort zone and GOES WELL, I'm bursting and want to tell someone about it, and sometimes don't take their feelings into account.
Regarding her trying to "guilt" Angus into making out with her... Well, let's put it this way, desperation can make a girl do crazy things. In Marigold's case, this may include wanting a "pity make-out" for lack of a better term. And crushing a guy because he's nice to you and pays attention to you isn't such a bad reason to have a crush. It's better than just looks or that he's say, a quarterback or something. That's kinda a GOOD reason to have a crush. *shrug*
Sorry for jumping in so late (this is what I get for reading back forums all night) and maybe I'm defensive because it hits close to home, but there's my .02 cents. (lol Verizon math)
Is it cold in here?:
Welcome to the forum!
You alluded to mental health problems. One observation I've seen made about mental patients is that their capacity to interact with and care for others is reduced. It makes sense: if the system has to go into repair or debug mode, it won't be fully online to the external world.
So, a good thought. I still incline, however, to the idea that Marigirl is just spectacularly inexperienced and doesn't know how to befriend others.
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