Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
iduguphergrave:
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--- Quote from: Tova on 24 Jul 2011, 22:38 ---
--- Quote from: Method of Madness on 24 Jul 2011, 22:34 ---One could argue that it's semi-canon.
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What would that mean?
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That Hanners really does have a suit made of space rubber.
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We don't know that Marigold doesn't own a plethora of sex toys. I mean, she has been single for a looooong time, and apparently likes....alternative porn.
Just sayin.
Tova:
You can argue that Hanners does own such a suit (seems likely!), that she does own a plethora of sex toys (quite possible!), and even that she fantasizes about pretty much whomever you desire (lalalalalaaa!). You may even be able to justify it.
That doesn't make it canon.
Maybe it makes it semi-canon, if semi-canon means "hey, I can believe that." Which would imply that "semi-canon" is in the eye of the beholder, and hence - arguably :) - not all that useful a term.
And I don't choose to regard it as semi-canon (except maybe for the space suit bit).
westrim:
Semi canon means that it's appeared in a forum (read: the daily comic update) which the author has control and approval over (read: chose put on the same plane as their own works). The definition varies of course, but that's roughly what applies here. I am adding myself to the list of those bemused by a comic teasing a ship declared off limits by the author.
Also, was one of those toys a dolphin? :psyduck: Eye also spye a spring, a kittie, and a lady bug (heh, not a lady anymore.)
Tova:
You mean that whatever I say here is semi-canon? Awesome! :roll:
edit: ok ok fine I am joking, I understand what you mean.
Still... if a guest comic strip is just 'semi-canon' by default, then saying something is semi-canon isn't really saying much except that it appeared as a strip.
westrim:
--- Quote from: Tova on 25 Jul 2011, 00:19 ---Still... if a guest comic strip is just 'semi-canon' by default, then saying something is semi-canon isn't really saying much except that it appeared as a strip.
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Well, it's saying that the author, the One True Generator of Canon, looked it over and waved it on. Without that wave it's not canon, and if he says "this is part of the story" then it's canon even if not technically made by him. I recall that this happened with Harry Potter, with Rowling approving of some fanfiction that filled in gaps she didn't write about.
But don't take my word for it. It can depend on what the author thinks, what the audience will accept, and generally canon has more than just on/off/middle degrees.
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