Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT: 23-27 May 2011 (1931-1935)
John_Knee:
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Of prime concern: Look closer at that statement of Dora's: "Here's what I had roasted for us today." *GASP* There isn't a lot of coffee in that tupperware! What are the CoD's hours? Are they expected to last on that amount of coffee all day, even on a busy day?
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On the basis that Dora doesn't roast them directly on the premises, quite possibly she has the coffee elsewhere and she brings over a 'fresh' batch each morning rather than a weeks supply on a Monday. How much is in the tupperware? Depending on how fine Dora grinds the beans and then compresses it into the tupperware, there could be a decent amount in there.
jwhouk:
--- Quote from: tender on 28 May 2011, 16:03 ---
--- Quote from: FunkyTuba on 28 May 2011, 12:49 ---For me this isn't intended to be criticism so much as an analysis of how the continuity's going and an attempt to see where/if things are different to what happens IRL. I'm also looking for a way to interpret what's going on in the comic with a bias toward it being consistent as written (i.e. cut Jeph some slack)
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Indeed indeed, but you could be worrying about so many other things, not just Dora serving coffee without degassing!
The horror, the horror. A business killer, I know. It causes the machines to explode and rebel against their coffee masters. Yes, in that order.
Of prime concern: Look closer at that statement of Dora's: "Here's what I had roasted for us today." *GASP* There isn't a lot of coffee in that tupperware! What are the CoD's hours? Are they expected to last on that amount of coffee all day, even on a busy day? Good heavens. You should worry about how much business the Coffee of Doom is getting! Secondly, think about the CoD's menu. They have all these fancy specials that obviously cater to the customer's taste (like cat-hair lattes), but is that it? How can everything fit in that one container? Do they only serve espresso? Do they not cater to customers who want decaf? Do they have different coffees available to brew? Don't even start to think about any leftover beans the coffee shop might have under the counter from the previous day; otherwise your brain will melt down your esophagus and rush out your genitals. I mean, really! Will she run the beans right from the roaster (OMG WHERE DOES SHE ROAST THE COFFEE???) and pour it all in another tupperware right away? Will she pour it straight into the grinder and cackle like a mad scientist in front of her customers? Or will she wait for that excess stock to disappear before using it?
Or maybe, just maybe...
--- Quote from: FunkyTuba on 28 May 2011, 12:49 ---I'm falling into the over-analysis trap and I just need to go make another french press.
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"...and the nomination for 'Best Hannelore Imitation in a Forum Post' goes to..."
Mr_Rose:
--- Quote from: John_Knee on 28 May 2011, 16:23 ---
--- Quote from: tender on 28 May 2011, 16:03 ---
Of prime concern: Look closer at that statement of Dora's: "Here's what I had roasted for us today." *GASP* There isn't a lot of coffee in that tupperware! What are the CoD's hours? Are they expected to last on that amount of coffee all day, even on a busy day?
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On the basis that Dora doesn't roast them directly on the premises, quite possibly she has the coffee elsewhere and she brings over a 'fresh' batch each morning rather than a weeks supply on a Monday. How much is in the tupperware? Depending on how fine Dora grinds the beans and then compresses it into the tupperware, there could be a decent amount in there.
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We know she grinds and roasts the stuff herself "in [the] basement" using a secret process that she won't share with her minions staff.
N.B. From this and other references to locations such as "out back" it appears that CoD is a rather more extensive structure than the three rooms we've seen. I wonder when/if we'll get to see the rest?
DSL:
More containers behind the counter?
Kugai:
I think it's just a case of Dora knowing how many regulars she has each day plus Roasting extra for those occasional 'Drop In' customers she has. Of course, that may change now she's getting Baked Goods from TSB, but that doesn't mean she can't Roast some more while Hanners, Cosette and Faye deal with the customers. Of course, she also could have a 'Reserve' stored away for Emergency Use.
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