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[Method of Madness]

I just realized.  Friday's comic would've been so awesome if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

[Delirium]

I just realized.  Friday's comic would've been so awesome if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

Sometimes going for the obvious references isn't the best thing to do. I'm frankly surprised he didn't.

[Skewbrow]

I just realized.  Friday's comic would've been so awesome if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

At the risk of getting beaten by a sign wielding language police: "This!"

BTW, like your avatar. One of the best Pintsize costumes ever. IIRC somebody else on the forum used it a while back, but since he/she has been inactive (or has switched to another icon since then?), surely you can claim the dibs.

[FunkyTuba]

if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

But then, to keep the parallel construction going, Tai would've had to have been doing something to Faye (or Dora) in panel 4 that would have been much more difficult to figleaf.

[Method of Madness]

I just realized.  Friday's comic would've been so awesome if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

Sometimes going for the obvious references isn't the best thing to do. I'm frankly surprised he didn't.

But...he did.  I mean, there's only one exclamation mark, but it's still a very obvious reference.  And it's still funny. And thanks, Skew!  I've only been here a couple months, so I don't think I've seen that user.  Anyway, I figured I'd use a Pintsize avatar, so I found this comic and cropped it.

[Delirium]

I just realized.  Friday's comic would've been so awesome if Mieville had an exclamation mark too, when he noticed the moth in panel two.

Sometimes going for the obvious references isn't the best thing to do. I'm frankly surprised he didn't.

But...he did.  I mean, there's only one exclamation mark, but it's still a very obvious reference.  And it's still funny. And thanks, Skew!  I've only been here a couple months, so I don't think I've seen that user.  Anyway, I figured I'd use a Pintsize avatar, so I found this comic and cropped it.

huh. thank you for pointing that out. it was prominent, but in a blind spot.

[celticgeek]

Nothing like driving Miss Faye and discussing your love life at the same time. 

[horsefish]

Am I wrong, or is this the first QC strip to take place in a car?  Strikes me a s kinda Seinfeldy. (Not that there's anything wrong with that...)

[Is it cold in here?]

We saw the Pugnacious Peach in Pennelope's car on the way to the gym.

[Near Lurker]

Ah, Main Street Northampton, a magical place.

[iduguphergrave]

Two red lights?! That's not just deep in thought...$10 says Tai's stoned on something.

[Near Lurker]

From what we've seen of her so far, that's no bet at all.

[DSL]

Faye's had One Of Those Days, hasn't she?

[Is it cold in here?]

She's apparently a forgiving sort today.

[Tova]

She's apparently a forgiving sort today.

Surely even Faye isn't crazy enough to physically attack her driver.

[Boomslang]

Is there a reason Faye is riding with Tai? Not sure if one was mentioned, but I suppose it could just be convenience. Dora's place is fairly remote in Northhampton units.

I am glad that Faye is being pretty reasonable here, not her previous, punches-for-everything self. I mean, presumably even Clinton lived through his hand's misdeeds.

[SJCrew]

Still not aboard the Tai/Dora train, but Tai's a pretty cool chick and I'd rather not see her hurt. Let her down gently Dora, +1 respect points.

[guayec]

I hate Tai and I want her to go.  Sorry.

PS: I recently suspended my driving exam and I just don't get it! I drive better than sooooo many Tais around the city! 

[Mr. Doctor]

I am glad that Faye is being pretty reasonable here, not her previous, punches-for-everything self. I mean, presumably even Clinton lived through his hand's misdeeds.

I really thought that Faye's reaction would be something like that to "protect Marten or whatever". I'm quite surprised.
I really don't care about how things will end up but I really want Marten to not get hurt anymore. The kid has gone through too many things now imo.

[sluthy]

Am I wrong, or is this the first QC strip to take place in a car?

I asked that in the live feed and I was reminded of this bit with Amanda.

[snubnose]

May 2, 2011 12:35am

Comic!

Yay !

[Sorflakne]

I've only ever ran a stop sign (the few red lights I've run don't count due to it being icy), but man did that cop ever appear out of nowhere within a nanosecond to slap me with a $170 ticket.

[Tergon]

While I do agree that Faye would want to protect Marten, I think that's not the priority in this situation.  Marten seems to actually be surviving okay after his initial depression, and as has been debated in many a WCT, is acting more assertive and confident than he ever has in the past.  Dora, on the other hand... she's in therapy, she seems to avoid the topic, and she's still prickly as a porcupine on anything her brother does.  Faye may suspect - and I certainly do - that Dora is currently far more fragile than Marten.  While the Manatee on Codeine seems to have an iron core under that soft shell, it's looking like Spookypants is exactly the oppoiste.

That's not to say that I believe Tai would be bad for Dora, per se.  I just think that anyone making a move on Dora right now wouldn't be good for her.  And if Faye were to object to the pairing, I don't think the reason would be to protect Marten.  She might say as much to avoid awkwardness, but I really don't think he's the one who needs protecting right now.

[Coffee_Kaioken]

Jeph just went and did the perspective that I've been trying to do for my own comic for some time (in a car from the same angles), and he did it with such precision as well. Goddamn that looks accurate.

[Blackjoker]

I am much amused by the comic, and I can very much sympathize with Faye, having been in cars of people who drive like that.

[pwhodges]

Is that a tambourine in the door pocket next to Tai??

[iduguphergrave]

I just thought of another reason Faye might be freaking out by being in an out-of-control vehicle. Not that she needs  another reason, but you know.

[cesariojpn]

Jeph just went and did the perspective that I've been trying to do for my own comic for some time (in a car from the same angles), and he did it with such precision as well. Goddamn that looks accurate.

Okay, name the car Tai is driving.

I'd say American given the craftsmanship and use of materials. 2000's Chevy Cavalier.

[Is it cold in here?]

OMG why didn't I think of that. The fact that the Pugnacious Peach is reacting normally means she's made enormous progress.

[LeeC]

Tai + Dora = Disaster!

all joking aside i think Dora is flattered but will let Tai down gently.  Dora seems to like to date men but have sex with women.  I cant recall any ex-girlfriends she has had.

[Monkey Says Yes]

Great comic today!  Maybe it was the car interior, or seeing Tai's thought process, or her complete blindness to her current situation, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Akima]

Okay, name the car Tai is driving.

The only conclusion I can reach is that it's a wagon, judging from the roof-rack visible at the top of the first and last panels. If Tai were a lesbian stereotype, as suggested last week, wouldn't it be a Subaru Forester?  And yes, what is that in the door-pocket? A pack of sandwiches in cling-film?

Great drawing in today's strip. The joke... not so much. But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

[Window]

I can't say I am too excited seeing where this is going.  Then again hits close to home for me.

I think this could undermine Marten's newfound confidence completely. 

[Odin]

Great drawing in today's strip. The joke... not so much. But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

This would only really apply if Tai was actually asian (which has long since replaced the "lol women are bad drivers" stereotype in terms of offensiveness).

Why Jeph has Faye even riding somewhere with Tai to begin with is beyond me. I mean, how did Faye get to where they were to start with and why would she leave Sven and Dora to ride in a car with Tai?

It just doesn't make any sense at all unless Faye is literally that damn lazy and intent on bailing on Sven/Dora.

[snubnose]

[...] But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

Yay !

... wait, I never do that.

Also, you can do that (and much more) really anytime by visiting any forum about Lindsay Lohan. Especially if you like a forum full of hatespeech.

[rje]

I think those are CDs in the door compartment; at least that's where I kept mine til my HD radio decided it didn't like playing CDs anymore and refuses to give the last one I fed it back. >:T

I am ~highly~ impressed by today's art. I haate drawing cars, especially in the perspective Jeph has here. Too many flat planes, bleh.
Also Tai's car looks insanely clean to me, but I tend to use my backseat like a extra storage shed. xD

[Border Reiver]

Great drawing in today's strip. The joke... not so much. But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

This would only really apply if Tai was actually asian (which has long since replaced the "lol women are bad drivers" stereotype in terms of offensiveness).

I'd say that wonderful programs like Canada's Worst Driver have pretty much shown that bad driving is definitely not limited to certain ages, sexes, ethnic origins or whatever. 

Don't drive distracted! 

[sluthy]

Okay, name the car Tai is driving.

I'd say American given the craftsmanship and use of materials. 2000's Chevy Cavalier.

Did you want the answer or did you want to keep guessing? I saw him tracing it and he said what it was too. (and yes, they are CDs in the door pocket)

[Near Lurker]

I asked that in the live feed and I was reminded of this bit with Amanda.

In a car in the walkable North, then.  Although I think I remember Dora having a car...

[kent_eh]

Why Jeph has Faye even riding somewhere with Tai to begin with is beyond me. I mean, how did Faye get to where they were to start with and why would she leave Sven and Dora to ride in a car with Tai?

'cause Sven left with the truck that they all rode there in?

It just doesn't make any sense at all unless Faye is literally that damn lazy and intent on bailing on Sven/Dora.

Apparently Amhurst is a looong way to travel

[Black Sword]

I am fairly sure any trauma Faye had about driving cars was re-opened by Tai's awful driving. Focus, scatterbrain!

Anyway, I am not looking forward to this. I already said before that I am not a fan of this direction, to the point where my previous amiable liking for Tai is beginning to degenerate. Anyone a time traveler from the future and watn to save us the worry and tell us what J. is going to do?

Great drawing in today's strip. The joke... not so much. But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

This would only really apply if Tai was actually asian (which has long since replaced the "lol women are bad drivers" stereotype in terms of offensiveness).

I'd say that wonderful programs like Canada's Worst Driver have pretty much shown that bad driving is definitely not limited to certain ages, sexes, ethnic origins or whatever. 

Don't drive distracted! 

So roadhead is a bad idea, then?

[DSL]

Plenty of auto action. Penelope drove Faye to the gym but made her walk back. Faye rode with Raven to the building supply store, Faye rode with Hanners and Hannermom in the limo ... Daaaaaaaang,  it pretty much is all driving Miss Faye-sie, ain't it?

[TheEvilDog]

Daaaaaaaang,  it pretty much is all driving Miss Faye-sie, ain't it?

Morgan Freeman called, and he is going to kick your ass for that terrible pun.

[DSL]

I'll sic Dan Ackroyd on him.

[billydaking]

Great drawing in today's strip. The joke... not so much. But at least we can spend the week getting outraged about making a joke about bad driving!

This would only really apply if Tai was actually asian (which has long since replaced the "lol women are bad drivers" stereotype in terms of offensiveness).

Why Jeph has Faye even riding somewhere with Tai to begin with is beyond me. I mean, how did Faye get to where they were to start with and why would she leave Sven and Dora to ride in a car with Tai?

It just doesn't make any sense at all unless Faye is literally that damn lazy and intent on bailing on Sven/Dora.

1. Faye probably took a lift with Dora since (a) Dora has a car and (b) somebody had to pick up the moving van.
2. Sven already left, remember?
3. They're driving back from Amherst, which has been established in the comic to be 20 minutes away. Tai probably offered a ride back. Seriously, is that so hard to fathom?

The real question is why Tai was doing out in Amherst, unless she lives out there.

[Odin]

It just seems really weird to me that Faye would let someone she isn't exactly close friends with give her a ride anywhere shortly after they pretty much assaulted her and tried to get her naked.

[Is it cold in here?]

The last we saw of Tai's living arrangements, she was in a dorm.

[Shredigar]

Okay, name the car Tai is driving.

The only conclusion I can reach is that it's a wagon, judging from the roof-rack visible at the top of the first and last panels. If Tai were a lesbian stereotype, as suggested last week, wouldn't it be a Subaru Forester?  And yes, what is that in the door-pocket? A pack of sandwiches in cling-film?

Hahaha, yes.  That's exactly what I thought.  I saw a roof rack, hatchback, and a lesbian and thought "D'awww, Tai's driving a Subaru."

And even though I don't drive a Subaru, I AM a lesbian, and that IS where I keep CD's in my car.  Just offering up some validation.

(Side note: Here's my train of thought just now.  "I've never posted on here before. Is that the T-Rex amongst all those stupid emoticon faces? Furthermore, is that motherfucking Psyduck??? Should I ask? What happens if I click it? I'm gonna click it. <day is made>"

[khendron]

The real question is why Tai was doing out in Amherst, unless she lives out there.

Doesn't Tai live in a dorm? Why does she even have a car?

[LeeC]

I live in college park at UMD and people who live in dorms do have cars to get around town and get groceries or go visit their homes/parents house.