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WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
Loki:
Uhm.... has anyone actually considered that Padme might be the girl ChunkyGuy is afraid to ask out?
My drama senses are tingling :psyduck:
Mr. Doctor:
--- Quote from: snubnose on 17 Feb 2011, 00:02 ---Err, so soon after the breakup with Dora ? Baaaaaaaad idea.
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What is "soon" for you? Do you know how much time has passed since the breakup? Because I have no idea..
Marten's smile is possible the best thing I've seen in this comic since a long time ago. It's like "hey... I can move on!"
I don't know about you guys, but I felt glad with that smile, probably the first time Jeph has done something that hits home. Good done Jeph!
Lubricus:
No matter what happens next, I'm pretty sure Padma will turn out to be less of a Dora2 than she might have seemed so far. I'm rooting for a healthy Marten-Padma coupling! 8-)
Justin Alexander:
--- Quote from: Dreyden on 17 Feb 2011, 00:00 ---Why is everyone assuming that Padma will just be a Dora clone?
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I don't particularly.
But Marten described her as being the "alternate universe Dora". And any decision process which starts with "that girl reminds me of my ex" and ends with "I think I'll try to hook up with her" is unlikely to end well.
daryljfontaine:
--- Quote from: Dreyden on 17 Feb 2011, 00:00 ---Why is everyone assuming that Padma will just be a Dora clone? Just because they share an occupation doesn't mean they'll be clones.
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It all stems from the Bizarro Seinfeld moment when Marten and Hanners found The Secret Bakery. People have a preconceived expectation that Padma really is PseuDora; I think she could be more of a true Bizarro Dora (opposing characteristics).
Speculation never really pans out how you expect, but here are my takeaways from today's comic:
- Padma is out with her co-workers/underlings/friends for a drink; specifically, Renee and Mopey Male Barista (who still looks mopey from the back).
- Marten in Panel 2 and Padma in Panel 3 -- they are catching each others' eye from across the room. Padma, in particular, has tuned out of whatever conversation Renee is trying to engage her in once she notices Marten.
- Padma in Panel 4 is actively giving positive social signs to Marten, with the nice smile and wave. She has either gotten to know him as a customer, and is waving over a new friend, or is happy to see "that cute boy" in a social setting outside of her work.
- Padma gets bonus "maturity" points (I use quotes because you really never know) for the white sweater (especially next to Renee's flannel REALLY IT IS NO LONGER THE NINETIES RENEE and MMB's t-shirt) and the glass of wine. She presents a more secure front; she pretty much seems the polar opposite of former goth metal chick with hella insecurities.
- Wherever it goes from here, Marten is responding to positive attention from a woman lady.
WAY too early for the rampant speculation, but I like the idea of a relationship arc for Marten that has him grow up a little.
D
EDIT: too much use of "specifically". Do not write at 3:30AM.
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