Topic: WCDT: 23-27 May 2011 (1931-1935) (Read 113756 times)

Tiogyr · « **Reply #100 on:** 24 May 2011, 10:46 »

I wish some of the women where I worked would dress like that.

Some of them, not all of them.

Kugai · « **Reply #101 on:** 24 May 2011, 10:56 »

[SlightMisquote] "Only the true Pizza Girl would deny her identity." [/SlightMisquote]

Faye is probably wearing a skimpy Bikini Top under the shirt.

mike837go · « **Reply #102 on:** 24 May 2011, 10:59 »

Quote from: themacnut on 24 May 2011, 09:57

You haven't been in some of the workplaces I have. Some offices I've worked at some of the women come in dressed more for the club than the office. I guess it's because they're going clubbing after work, but still, they couldn't be bothered to bring a change of clothes?

Some women are looking to collect more than a paycheck..
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I think Jeph is just trying to show that Faye 'loosening up' after years of being extremly uptight over everything...

jwhouk · « **Reply #103 on:** 24 May 2011, 11:07 »

Or, she forgot to do laundry and had to borrow one of Marten's shirts.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #104 on:** 24 May 2011, 11:30 »

Huh, Penelope's and Pizza Girl's respective hair looks unusually flat in panel 3...

ChicagoTed · « **Reply #105 on:** 24 May 2011, 11:34 »

Is it wrong that my favorite part of the strip was "Mo' Chaucer"?

I guess that's what I get for studying Medieval Lit.

mike837go · « **Reply #106 on:** 24 May 2011, 11:38 »

No, not wrong.

Just be prepared to join the ranks of us weird ones.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #107 on:** 24 May 2011, 11:41 »

Quote from: mike837go on 24 May 2011, 10:59

Quote from: themacnut on 24 May 2011, 09:57
You haven't been in some of the workplaces I have. Some offices I've worked at some of the women come in dressed more for the club than the office. I guess it's because they're going clubbing after work, but still, they couldn't be bothered to bring a change of clothes?
Some women are looking to collect more than a paycheck..
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I think Jeph is just trying to show that Faye 'loosening up' after years of being extremly uptight over everything...

Maybe she knows Angus is gonna come in later and just wants to look.....good for him

SirDudley · « **Reply #108 on:** 24 May 2011, 13:12 »

Quote from: Kugai on 24 May 2011, 10:56

Faye is probably wearing a skimpy Bikini Top under the shirt.

*nosebleed*
.....Bikini top....three buttons open.....heh...
*AHEM*
Oh, Penelope...just give it up already. You are only digging your grave further. Go back to reading Mo' Chaucer, 'kay?

Blyss · « **Reply #109 on:** 24 May 2011, 14:39 »

Quote from: themacnut on 24 May 2011, 09:57

You haven't been in some of the workplaces I have. Some offices I've worked at some of the women come in dressed more for the club than the office. I guess it's because they're going clubbing after work, but still, they couldn't be bothered to bring a change of clothes?

^^Same as this - but I worked at a Goodyear tire factory, on the graveyard shift. They were dressed ready for the club, in high heels sometimes, and all they were doing was standing around a tire factory all night...

I've never understood that.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #110 on:** 24 May 2011, 19:05 »

Quote from: Tiogyr on 24 May 2011, 10:46

I wish some of the women where I worked would dress like that.

Some of them, not all of them.

Yeah, some of them are totes ugly. Ugly people don't have any right to try to feel attractive or self-confident, but sexy people should dress as sexily as possible at all times.

Akima · « **Reply #111 on:** 24 May 2011, 20:45 »

Quote from: DSL on 24 May 2011, 04:09

A main door that opens outward, so that the hinge pins are on the outside where miscreants and evildoers can get at them, is a really bad idea.

Jeph obviously drew it like that, because a normal left-hinged, inward-opening front door would have hidden the (surprisingly sparsely-filled for a two-bookworm household) bookshelf, and eliminated the Chaucer joke. But yes, I don't think I've ever seen a front door that opened outwards.

A fine "brick joke" as someone pointed out earlier, and it's nice to see new-art Pizza Girl.

akronnick · « **Reply #112 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:00 »

Two broke bookworms.

There's always the library, but they like it when you return those.

Emperor Norton · « **Reply #113 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:24 »

Quote from: Akima on 24 May 2011, 20:45

Quote from: DSL on 24 May 2011, 04:09
A main door that opens outward, so that the hinge pins are on the outside where miscreants and evildoers can get at them, is a really bad idea.
Jeph obviously drew it like that, because a normal left-hinged, inward-opening front door would have hidden the (surprisingly sparsely-filled for a two-bookworm household) bookshelf, and eliminated the Chaucer joke. But yes, I don't think I've ever seen a front door that opened outwards.

A fine "brick joke" as someone pointed out earlier, and it's nice to see new-art Pizza Girl.

There are actually outward swinging doors that have hinges designed to not be able to open it by taking out the pins. Either by having irremovable pins or safety studs built into them. Safety studs interlock the two hinges together when the door is fully closed so that even without the pins, its impossible to remove the door.

Yes, this is related to my job and is why I know these things. >_>

jwhouk · « **Reply #114 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:26 »

It also could be that the door isn't the main door...

Sorflakne · « **Reply #115 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:27 »

There can only be two possible explanations for today's comic:

1. Penelope has a long lost twin, and that twin is really Pizza Girl.

2. Pen-Pen actually is Pizza Girl, but the Penny we've seen for years is actually a clone (or possibly an android) that had Penny's memories implanted into her, and she's been living for years assuming she's the real deal.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #116 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:32 »

3. Penelope "Pizza Girl" Gaines made this story up to try to throw Faye off her trail. (It didn't work)

Emperor Norton · « **Reply #117 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:35 »

4. The "Pizza Girl" in that comic is in fact an automaton developed by Faye in secret to make Penelope, the true Pizza Girl, doubt her own memories as unbeknown to the rest of the cast, Faye is actually a supervillain.

akronnick · « **Reply #118 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:46 »

5. Two words: Time. Warp.

Mad Cat · « **Reply #119 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:49 »

I thought is was "Pizza Avenger" not "Pizza Girl"... or am I confusing her with the "Vespa Avenger"?

Snorflakne: That would have to be one helluva android if even Will couldn't tell. I mean, even Hanner-dad's Robotic Boyfriend Trainer knew which side of the Uncanny Valley it was on.

redragon5000 · « **Reply #120 on:** 24 May 2011, 21:53 »

Quote from: Emperor Norton on 24 May 2011, 21:35

4. The "Pizza Girl" in that comic is in fact an automaton developed by Faye in secret to make Penelope, the true Pizza Girl, doubt her own memories as unbeknown to the rest of the cast, Faye is actually a supervillain.

You mean they haven't figured it out yet?

nonethousand · « **Reply #121 on:** 24 May 2011, 22:30 »

Quote from: akronnick on 24 May 2011, 21:46

5. Two words: Time. Warp.

It's just a jump to the left..

Blackjoker · « **Reply #122 on:** 24 May 2011, 22:44 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 24 May 2011, 11:30

Huh, Penelope's and Pizza Girl's respective hair looks unusually flat in panel 3...

Maybe shock induced hair fatigue?

Deadlywonky · « **Reply #123 on:** 24 May 2011, 23:31 »

Put your hands on your hips

Damn it, that song is stuck in my head AGAIN

akronnick · « **Reply #124 on:** 24 May 2011, 23:42 »

Then my work here is done.

pwhodges · « **Reply #125 on:** 24 May 2011, 23:49 »

Quote from: DSL on 24 May 2011, 04:09

A main door that opens outward, so that the hinge pins are on the outside where miscreants and evildoers can get at them, is a really bad idea.

I've seen plenty of outward-facing front doors in Norway - something to do with not bringing the snow in to fall on the floor inside the house. And who uses hinges with removable pins on normal doors?

guayec · « **Reply #126 on:** 24 May 2011, 23:58 »

oh shiiii

also: how i hate you, tai

CompSarge · « **Reply #127 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:01 »

Well, at least she's honest...right?

Akima · « **Reply #128 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:06 »

And Marten demonstrates industrial-strength cluelessness and/or self-absorbtion...

Mr. Doctor · « **Reply #129 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:11 »

I can't see how this could end well for Tai and Marten. I don't really like the thought of Dora/Tai.,

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #130 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:13 »

It's not like Tai's reaction to Dora is a secret, though Marten might believe Tai was joking since he doesn't know about the gastric lepidoptera.

cat_rant · « **Reply #131 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:28 »

Today's strip = controversial. Tia is so messing with my qc mojo. Dislike this party idea its going to be horrific. I figure if Tia gets close with Dora it will be a rebound thing or an attempt by Dora to be imature and hurt Martin. Not good either way.

Tova · « **Reply #132 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:37 »

Quote from: CompSarge on 25 May 2011, 00:01

Well, at least she's honest...right?

If we exclude the last panel, sure.

Grantzilla · « **Reply #133 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:45 »

What sort of wood should we use for the stake with which to burn Tai at after this party debacle? Pine? Oak? Cypress?

Boomslang · « **Reply #134 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:48 »

I'm actually liking where this is going.

If Tai is open and honest with Marten, and I think she wants to be, this could be a good way of keeping the social circle together and convincing Marten that he needn't feel guilty or uncomfortable moving on.

Or it could be a unmitigated, hilarious disaster, with delicious drama to follow.

Either way, I'm down to watch.

St.Clair · « **Reply #135 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:51 »

"I'm inviting you as a courtesy*. I'm inviting her because I want in her pants."

* having apparently somehow not figured out yet that Marten will accept almost any amount of mistreatment or rudeness, and in the unlikely event he does complain or otherwise attempt to stand up for himself, it's not hard to crush or simply ignore him.

pwhodges · « **Reply #136 on:** 25 May 2011, 00:55 »

Man, I remember the first party my former wife and I went to after we broke up! We had been invited as a couple, and both decided there was no reason for us not to go; first wife arrives with new (well, not so new, actually) partner - mega uncomfortable evening as ex glares daggers at me whenever I'm visible (but civilisation was not destroyed).

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #137 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:01 »

This could actually be cool, especially if Tai can finish up that "hey I uh would kind of like to date Dora, bro, I hope that's cool" line that Marten interrupted with his dumbassery

Tentative bro fist, Tai, keep doing the right thing

snubnose · « **Reply #138 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:05 »

1933 ... VERY dark year for my country ... and after 6 more years, rest of the world joined the "fun".

Carl-E · « **Reply #139 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:06 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 25 May 2011, 00:55

Man, I remember the first party my former wife and I went to after we broke up! We had been invited as a couple, and both decided there was no reason for us not to go; first wife arrives with new (well, not so new, actually) partner - mega uncomfortable evening as ex glares daggers at me whenever I'm visible (but civilisation was not destroyed).

This may be mega-awkward, but I don't think death-glares will be involved. But the most awkward part isn't going to be Dora/Marten, it's going be watching Tai try to come on to Dora during the party (assuming Dora even accepts the invite). After all, they're not a couple yet...

The body language makes it look like she was actually gonna ask permission, or at least make sure he's not too uncomfortable with the idea, which is a pretty mature move for someone like Tai.

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #140 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:13 »

Yeah, i've been to parties that have nearly died off until a Homicide occurs. Real ice breakers those.

Runner up has to be the "I'm Preggers" announcement to the whole party.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #141 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:17 »

So, apparently Tai wants to set up some kind of closure between Dora and Marten on neutral-ish ground... At least that's how I read it. It's coherent with her being after Dora but unwanting to make her moves too soon.

At first, before panel 3, I thought she was finally starting to throw single college girls at Marten, like I supposed she would. With Dora around, it would be very awkward, but I don't rule it out either: we're speaking of Tai, after all.

themacnut · « **Reply #142 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:34 »

Would be one heckuva kick in the teeth to Tai if Dora asked if she could bring HER new "friend" along, or just shows up on said "friend"s (a guy of course) arm.

akronnick · « **Reply #143 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:54 »

We keep gaming this scenario out and Ziggy says that there's an 86% probability that Tai's going to get hurt.

Surprisingly, Dora isn't far behind with a 57% heartache rating, and Marten is only running about 13%, just slightly more than Pintsize (who has no heart)

Dust · « **Reply #144 on:** 25 May 2011, 01:54 »

"The only thing is.."

Righhht.. apart from that whole other thing?

Emperor Norton · « **Reply #145 on:** 25 May 2011, 02:09 »

All I know is that if a girl broke up with me because she was claimed she was too neurotic for a relationship to work... then started dating again after not a whole lot of time, I would not be in my happy place.

I'm really hoping Dora just lets Tai down gently. Trainwrecks are kind of awesome, but for once I'd like to see someone avoid one in the strip.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #146 on:** 25 May 2011, 02:16 »

Quote from: Andy147 on 25 May 2011, 01:10

Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 25 May 2011, 01:01
This could actually be cool, especially if Tai can finish up that "hey I uh would kind of like to date Dora, bro, I hope that's cool" line that Marten interrupted with his dumbassery

Tentative bro fist, Tai, keep doing the right thing

"I'm going to try to seduce the woman you recently broke up with, in front of you, at a party I invited you to" is doing the right thing?!

If she's going to do that, the right thing to do is, in fact, to warn Marten that she's gonna do that

I think Tai might get her heart broken because lol Dora and lol Tai's romantic pedestal, but she's being honest with Marten about wanting to bone his ex, and if he thinks that seeing that will be Too Awkward he can go have scrabble night with Hanners or something

~~Or he can bring Steve and they can get drunk and confirm theories of Padma's~~ Or he might meet a hot young college girl and have a fling

Or hell maybe he'll run into Raven

pwhodges · « **Reply #147 on:** 25 May 2011, 02:34 »

Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 25 May 2011, 02:16

If she's going to do that, the right thing to do is, in fact, to warn Marten that she's gonna do that

...and then invite him along to watch? Not cool, Tai (well, not cool going after your colleague's ex like that, especially when you've said you couldn't).

John_Knee · « **Reply #148 on:** 25 May 2011, 02:51 »

I'm not entirely sure why Tai would need to invite Martin, especially if she intends to invite Dora. I can't think of any social convention where Tai would need to invite Martin in order to invite Dora too. She could have just invited Dora and bypassed the need for Martin to go.

nonethousand · « **Reply #149 on:** 25 May 2011, 02:57 »

Quote from: John_Knee on 25 May 2011, 02:51

I'm not entirely sure why Tai would need to invite Martin, especially if she intends to invite Dora. I can't think of any social convention where Tai would need to invite Martin in order to invite Dora too. She could have just invited Dora and bypassed the need for Martin to go.

I think it's something along the line of:

1) Martin is my friend.
2) IF I go to a party it would be bad manners NOT inviting him.
3) So I invite him, BUT I warn him that things might get awkward.

Now it's up to Martin to accept the awkwardness, or decline the invitation.

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