Topic: WCDT: 13-17 Sept 2010 (1751-1755) (Read 105788 times)

snubnose · « **Reply #150 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 00:44 »

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!

OMG this comic today is SO FUN !!!!

Tergon · « **Reply #151 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 00:46 »

The problem I see here is that we know how Hanners reacts to severe situational stress: if there's no nearby couch belonging to a boy, she simply has a drink. And we know her... inhibitions... become slightly lower when she's drunk. And she'll be on a date with a known womanizer, who, while he's obviously trying to be a better person about this sort of thing, may suffer an attack of Compliment Tourette's, especially so if he's also been drinking. Since the last time we saw Sven with drunk-bubbles was when he hooked up with Gina Riversmith.
Worst-case scenario out of all this, then: Our two anti-lovebirds go out on their pretend date and things go in an unexpected direction. And despite every drop of logic saying this couldn't happen, the fact is that it actually could. And it would definitely, truly, be the absolute worst-case scenario possible for everyone involved or within a ten-mile radius.

Yes, it's ludicrously implausible. But, then again, no it isn't.

So, what it boils down to: Sven, if you actually DO decide to take Hanners out on a pretend date, for the love of all things holy, unholy or Elder-Abomination-y, DO. NOT. LET. HANNELORE. GET. DRUNK.

dps · « **Reply #152 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 00:59 »

"An eldritch horror from beyond time and space." And she is wearing a t-shirt that says, "immortal". Hmm.

themacnut · « **Reply #153 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 01:09 »

It's really in Sven's best interests i.e. his continued survival, if he avoided dating Dora's friends. In fact, it probably would be best if he avoided talking to them. Seems to me his life depends on it.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #154 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 02:04 »

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 00:46

The problem I see here is that we know how Hanners reacts to severe situational stress: if there's no nearby couch belonging to a boy, she simply has a drink. And we know her... inhibitions... become slightly lower when she's drunk. And she'll be on a date with a known womanizer, who, while he's obviously trying to be a better person about this sort of thing, may suffer an attack of Compliment Tourette's, especially so if he's also been drinking. Since the last time we saw Sven with drunk-bubbles was when he hooked up with Gina Riversmith.
Worst-case scenario out of all this, then: Our two anti-lovebirds go out on their pretend date and things go in an unexpected direction. And despite every drop of logic saying this couldn't happen, the fact is that it actually could. And it would definitely, truly, be the absolute worst-case scenario possible for everyone involved or within a ten-mile radius.

Yes, it's ludicrously implausible. But, then again, no it isn't.

So, what it boils down to: Sven, if you actually DO decide to take Hanners out on a pretend date, for the love of all things holy, unholy or Elder-Abomination-y, DO. NOT. LET. HANNELORE. GET. DRUNK.

...I am a horrible person for wanting this to happen and finding the very idea hilarious.

I actually think it could turn out less awful than, say, a purple elephant Cthulhu, especially if Sven was straight-up about fucking up in that situation. Which I would hope he would be! He's acknowledged before that while he may find Hanners cute, she has a "do not sex up this lady"'warning sign in big block letters.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #155 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 02:13 »

Either this time it's gibberish, or Jeph used a different code, because based on the previous one Dora's speech starts with "LBAGU", which doesn't bode well in terms of it making sense.

HiFranc · « **Reply #156 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 02:29 »

Given all the Lovecraftian references, I think this is just a nightmare of Hannelore.

If it's not somebody's nightmare then what does that say about Dora's blow up with Marten.

Actually, the more I think about it the more I think that this is Sven's nightmare because, to the best our knowledge, Hannelore doesn't know about the fight that Dora and Marten had (unless she overheard it).

I think Sven and Hannelore would make a good couple. Because of Hannelore's issues with intimacy, Sven would have to work to even get a kiss. As he'll have to put a lot of effort into maintaining the relationship, he would have stronger feelings about her than he did (even with Faye). I suspect that Hannelore would fall for someone to have the patience to work with her so let's ship Svenlore.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #157 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 04:15 »

Jeph is obviously setting up the QC/Shadowgirls crossover.

More hot women!

Thanks for the fanservice Jeph!

snubnose · « **Reply #158 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 05:04 »

Quote from: HiFranc on 16 Sep 2010, 02:29

I think Sven and Hannelore would make a good couple.

Thats almost as funny as todays comic.

Carl-E · « **Reply #159 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 05:14 »

Davan from Something*Positive has a saying that's oddly appropriate to Tergon's theory....

Don't stick it in the crazy.

That's probably what Sven was talking about when he mentioned that sign on Hanners...

Tergon · « **Reply #160 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 05:51 »

I wouldn't call it a "theory" per se. All I'm saying is that it's disturbingly possible.
From Hanners' perspective, Sven has those secret nerdy interests that Hannelore has revealed herself to like so much during her new friendship with Marigold. And I've said before that he was set up as a mirror to Marten since his very first appearance, and Marten's basically been Hannelore's #1 fascination since her first appearance.
From Sven's perspective, Hannelore is NOT dumber than a sack full of cabbages, is impossible to impress with celebrity or money thanks to who her parents are, and is sufficiently clueless to social norms that Sven's patented uber-flirts will fall flat on her... meaning that he won't be able to fall back into his usual womanizing self and will actually have to be a normal human being. Which I think he might actually enjoy, since he's trying to distance himself from that old persona. Plus, and it must be pointed out, Hanners is blonde.

That alone isn't humpy-dance material, but it gives good reason to think that this date would be something other than an unmitigated disaster from a social perspective. From there, the rest follows in a pretty simple chain of logic...
1 - Hannelore is likely to get nervous about going on a date with Sven, especially given the drama she can't not know it will cause with her friends.
2 - When Hannelore gets stressed, she has chosen to calm herself down with a drink before.
3 - If she and Sven are on a pretend date, and she has a drink, Sven is sort of obliged to have one too.
4 - If they do get along as I suggested above, they might have more than just one drink.
5 - When Hannelore drinks, her OCD pretty much deactivates; when Sven drinks, he makes poor decisions regarding ladies.
6 - Despite all her issues, Hannelore is not asexual. Give her an opening, take away her inhibitions, and who knows what might happen?

All in all, not hard to figure. Is it likely? Maybe not. But is it plausible within the limits of the QC Univese and plotlines? Very, very yes.

snubnose · « **Reply #161 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 06:41 »

I bow to your logic. You might actually be right.

P.s.: I still dont think Sven and Hanners would make a good couple, though.

jwhouk · « **Reply #162 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 06:42 »

What is Sven trying to say there?

*Sigh*    9 (12.5%)
Not again.    1 (1.4%)
Why me?    9 (12.5%)
At least I get to see Faye.    4 (5.6%)
These are the times that try men's souls.    15 (20.8%)
At least she's gonna buy me breakfast.    4 (5.6%)
That's it, I'm done with this.    13 (18.1%)
I should have stopped at Wil's and gotten a shot before this.    17 (23.6%)

Total Voters: 72

raoullefere · « **Reply #163 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 07:01 »

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

[Snip]
1 - Hannelore is likely to get nervous about going on a date with Sven, especially given the drama she can't not know it will cause with her friends.

Patently true, I'll agree. I suppose Hanners might demonstrate how nervous one can get without exploding—or she may actually explode. Either way, we learn something, I suppose, so we can't lose.

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

2 - When Hannelore gets stressed, she has chosen to calm herself down with a drink before.

Or medication. Given what happened the first time we met Hannelore, that might be more interesting. After all, Sven could get tasered.

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

3 - If she and Sven are on a pretend date, and she has a drink, Sven is sort of obliged to have one too.

Does that mean he also has to load up on her pharmaceuticals? And will that result in dating history—both parties getting tasered?

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

4 - If they do get along as I suggested above, they might have more than just one drink.

Depends. See above. The whole experience might even put them both off inebriation entirely.

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

5 - When Hannelore drinks, her OCD pretty much deactivates; when Sven drinks, he makes poor decisions regarding ladies.

Again, great truthiness in this.

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

6 - Despite all her issues, Hannelore is not asexual. Give her an opening, take away her inhibitions, and who knows what might happen?

Well, she and Sven might both get tasered. I think I pointed that out earlier. You know, it's looking more and more like Dora's making a mistake not allowing this; if, of course, that is Dora in there. (I hope not, as it will tumble several walls of mine if she's actually been a servant of an ancient old one all along and not simply emotionally screwed up).

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 05:51

All in all, not hard to figure. Is it likely? Maybe not. But is it plausible within the limits of the QC Univese and plotlines? Very, very yes.

It would be a whale of a show, yes.

Quote from: snubnose on 16 Sep 2010, 06:41

P.s.: I still don't think Sven and Hanners would make a good couple, though.

Good, schmood. As Tergon's made clear, they've make an entertaining couple. Everyone loves to watch a train wreck (so long as they're not on the train). I bless them with a wave of my replica UBMEOD.

Edit: as can be seen, the poll's missing one option: Both of them are tasered.

Tergon · « **Reply #164 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 07:20 »

Oh, for sure it'd be entertaining. But the morning after, Hannelore would completely lose her shit. And then?

Between Mad-Scientist-ism and billionaire-bitch-ism, both of Hannelore's parents are basically supervillians. Dora is an eldritch horror from beyond time and space. Faye is an arse-kicking Georgia Peach who knows all of Sven's weak points. Marten is... I don't know, maybe he can buy a gun or something.
If Sven were to make Hannelore so much as frown slightly? EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD HUNT SVEN DOWN.

He would die the most awesome, terrifying, awesome, violent, awesome, awesome death in the history of all deaths.

Blyss · « **Reply #165 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 07:55 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 16 Sep 2010, 04:15

Jeph is obviously setting up the QC/Shadowgirls crossover.

More hot women!

Thanks for the fanservice Jeph!

Damn you - one look at Shadowgirls and I'm hooked. Thank you, and I'm kicking your ass if we meet. Like I needed another webcomic to read.

Just kidding - it does look pretty good.

Carl-E · « **Reply #166 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 07:58 »

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 07:20

Marten is... I don't know, maybe he can buy a gun or something.

Marten is the UBMEOD.

At least, in times of crisis he becomes one. (I know, he's shown resourcefulness in the past, but it's usually pretty weak...)

I'm not sure if that makes him a superhero or an article of faith!

Stoutfellow · « **Reply #167 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 08:05 »

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Marten is... I don't know, maybe he can buy a gun or something.

Naah, all he needs is a frying pan.

raoullefere · « **Reply #168 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 08:14 »

Like Mentl in Challenges of Zona? I can see that.

I thought about Shadowgirls when I saw all the Lovecraft refs popping up. Read it back when, but haven't really looked at it since the 'relaunch.' May have to.

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 07:20

Oh, for sure it'd be entertaining. But the morning after, Hannelore would completely lose her shit. And then?
[snip]

Well, that's always entertaining. But as for the rest, I suspect the most we might get is Hannelore's parental A's making Sven wish he were dead. Or, if he's a logical dude, Sven'll wish they were dead.

Heranje · « **Reply #169 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 08:27 »

Quote from: Stoutfellow on 16 Sep 2010, 08:05

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Marten is... I don't know, maybe he can buy a gun or something.

Naah, all he needs is a frying pan.

Or a stop sign.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #170 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 08:30 »

I'd be more worried about Dora, who's reaction appears to be the realization (or at least what her subconcious may be thinking) that, yet again, one of her friends may have used her to get to Sven.

Switchblade · « **Reply #171 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:08 »

I've got to be honest - the last panel would have been better if Sven's response was just "Apparently Dora objects..." and left it there.

It's funny as it is, but I find that kind of understated reaction particularly hilarious.

pwhodges · « **Reply #172 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:14 »

Quote from: Heranje on 16 Sep 2010, 08:27

Quote from: Stoutfellow on 16 Sep 2010, 08:05
Naah, all he needs is a frying pan.
Or a stop sign.

He's better with the frying pan...

Martok · « **Reply #173 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:15 »

I just gotta say, the last two comics have also been the two of the funniest in this series by far. I absolutely howled with laughter at both of them!

Border Reiver · « **Reply #174 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:23 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 16 Sep 2010, 09:14

Quote from: Heranje on 16 Sep 2010, 08:27
Quote from: Stoutfellow on 16 Sep 2010, 08:05
Naah, all he needs is a frying pan.
Or a stop sign.

He's better with the frying pan...

But less likely to wet himself if he has the stop sign, of course that did allow him into Dora's pants, so there is a trade off.

LeeC · « **Reply #175 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:34 »

I foresee Dora agreeing with the date provided its a double date with her and marten. Being that dora drama just happened gives marten and sven some time to talk in the boysroom as the rest of the group coaches Hanners.

The Duke · « **Reply #176 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:41 »

Quote from: Stoutfellow on 16 Sep 2010, 08:05

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Marten is... I don't know, maybe he can buy a gun or something.

Naah, all he needs is a frying pan.

It's really more of a skillet.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #177 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:54 »

Souffle pan.

A double date with Marten and Dora is a superb idea for multiple reasons.

Wouldn't it be funny if Sven, of all people, winds up regularly dating a blonde platonicly? A blonde who Steve said was "hot"? Funny, but good for him. Remember the line from The Last Action Hero that goes something like "I've never actually _talked_ to a woman before. It's kind of fun"? He had a good time when he was Just Friends with Faye.

celticgeek · « **Reply #178 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 09:59 »

Yeah, souffle pan

akronnick · « **Reply #179 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 10:35 »

Quote from: Tergon on 16 Sep 2010, 07:20

Faye is an arse-kicking Georgia Peach...

Point of order, Georgia Peaches never, ever, kick arse.

If a Georgia Peach is kicking anything, she's kicking some damn-yankee's ass up and down Peachtree Street.

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #180 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 10:48 »

Bwahahaha! Run, Sven, run!

Seriously dude, run. Again, the expressions are awesome -- panel 4 is still making me giggle.

Alternate theory to the "Sven and Hanners actually go on a date" one: maybe, in an effort to get past her jealousy issues, Dora will propose that Hanners go on a practice date with Marten instead. Granted, it might be a heavily-monitored-by-Dora practice date, but it would give Dora a chance to test her resolve and show Marten she trusts him, and it would give Hanners the opportunity to see what a date is like (well, almost). A different flavor of hilarity would still ensue.

Of course, this could just be the start of a full-on Cthulhu arc -- now THAT would be quite a turn of events! And yes, Dr. ROFLPWN, I do realize that this is set in Massachusetts, so if Jeph really wants to go that way, it would work . . .

Quote from: Blackjoker on 15 Sep 2010, 23:43

.....And then we find pintsize reading a pornonomicon.

Given the sheer amount of porn he has apparently downloaded/partaken of, Pintsize IS the Pornonomicon.

PS: Thumbs-up to the Ghostbusters ref in the poll.

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #181 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 11:12 »

Talking of the poll; Sven passing out on Hanners' couch is clearly the correct answer, if only so he can awwaken to the sound of Ride of the Valkyries and an ominous "goosh-goosh" sound just before everything goes damp and sting-y.

bunnyThor · « **Reply #182 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 11:23 »

As long as we are talking about implausible but delicious drama-fests, why don't Hanners and Sven go on a double date with Faye and Angus?

I'm sure Jeph could make it seem plausible if he moved things around into place.

I'm not sure he'd want to though. There'd have to be some sort of sweet payoff for all of those absurd shenanigans.

EDIT: Actually it wouldn't be that hard to arrange. All it needs is each of them going on their own dates, and then winding up at nearby tables at the same restaurant.

Stoutfellow · « **Reply #183 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 11:44 »

Frying pan, souffle pan, it makes little difference to the face.

someone1074 · « **Reply #184 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 13:41 »

...I'm thinking the date's gonna happen. Seems like a great opportunity to further explore Sven's new character as a nice guy and it provides an opportunity for Hannelore to inch out of her box a bit. Sven's been good for...a while now (has it been months already?)...I don't see why he'd relapse into his old state now. With Hannelore, no less.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #185 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 13:42 »

For the laughs of course.

Or to advance the plot

Whichever Jeph chooses.

LeeC · « **Reply #186 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 14:55 »

Dora should go easy on hanners, when you think about it, this is probably the first time she has ever been asked out on a date. She has been curious about dating and relationships (asking marten about vags, asking faye what to say after sex, and asking the rest of the cast various little questions) and this seems more like a curiosity about "how it works" than "Sven is hot!"

Akima · « **Reply #187 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 16:03 »

Quote from: Switchblade on 16 Sep 2010, 09:08

I've got to be honest - the last panel would have been better if Sven's response was just "Apparently Dora objects..." and left it there.

I agree. "Don't explain the joke" etc. No link to TVTropes this time; am I not a caring individual?

Quote from: akronnick on 16 Sep 2010, 10:35

Point of order, Georgia Peaches never, ever, kick arse. If a Georgia Peach is kicking anything, she's kicking some damn-yankee's ass up and down Peachtree Street.

"You say potato, I say potato"

akronnick · « **Reply #188 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 16:31 »

Quote from: Akima on 16 Sep 2010, 16:03

"You say potato, I say potato"

Exactly.

Poe-Tay-Toe!

tomart · « **Reply #189 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 16:45 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 16 Sep 2010, 07:01

Everyone loves to watch a train wreck (so long as they're not on the train).

Near Lurker · « **Reply #190 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 18:28 »

Waaait a minute...

I'm almost certainly wrong here, but that title isn't meant to suggest "Bad Romance," is it?

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #191 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 19:05 »

Font change gggooo! Title is awesome, and possibly a shout out to XKCD.

They make such an adorkable couple too...

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #192 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 19:06 »

Well well, looks like it's gonna happen, after all. Dora's reaction is... interesting.

But what I can barely wait to see is Faye's reaction. Brace yourselves.

akronnick · « **Reply #193 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 19:27 »

Maybe Sven has a death wish.

If he can't have Faye('s awesome boobs) then life just isn't worth living.

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #194 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 19:34 »

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 16 Sep 2010, 19:06

Well well, looks like it's gonna happen, after all. Dora's reaction is... interesting.

But what I can barely wait to see is Faye's reaction. Brace yourselves.

Nah, Faye will just laugh in Sven's face, kiss Hanners on the forehead, and go back to making out with Angus in the corner.

Kugai · « **Reply #195 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 20:03 »

Either that, or we'll have the third 'Casting' and Sven will be carried off by green tentacles.

someone1074 · « **Reply #196 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 20:23 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 16 Sep 2010, 13:42

For the laughs of course.

Or to advance the plot

Whichever Jeph chooses.

Sven having sex with Hannelore? Don't think there's been a plot twist that off the wall since the series started.

Steve the Pocket · « **Reply #197 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 21:24 »

Quote from: Mr_Rose on 16 Sep 2010, 19:05

Font change gggooo!

And hand-drawn speech bubbles too. Not sure what the point was, especially in the very middle of a story arc, but whatev. :shrug:

raoullefere · « **Reply #198 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 21:58 »

Okay, let's get the fireman shoveling like hell, give this ol' gal a full head of steam, and get to whittlin'. If we're going to have a train wreck, let's have a damn train wreck. <cthulhu fhtagn cthulhu fhtagn cthulhu fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagn cthulhu-fhtagncthulhu-fhtagncthulhu-fhtagncthulhu-fhtagncthulhufhtagncthulhufhtagncthulhufhtagncthulhufhtagn > WOOT-WHEEERRROOOWOWWW!

Quote from: Akima on 16 Sep 2010, 16:03

Quote from: akronnick on 16 Sep 2010, 10:35
Point of order, Georgia Peaches never, ever, kick arse. If a Georgia Peach is kicking anything, she's kicking some damn-yankee's ass up and down Peachtree Street.
"You say potato, I say potato"

You may say that. A Georgia Peach says 'tater.'

Edit: Technically, she says "p'taytah." Kind of like C'thul—oh my god...you know, that would explain many, many things.

Carl-E · « **Reply #199 on:** 16 Sep 2010, 22:25 »

Let me be the first to congratulate Tergon on his carefully explained insight, and offer an(other) internet as an award for his accurate prediction of this end-of-week spectacle.

Let the specualtion begin!

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