Topic: WCDT 1-5 August 2011 (1981-85) (Read 95722 times)

VonKleist · « **Reply #200 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 02:45 »

Quote from: PersianParadox on 04 Aug 2011, 02:20

Am I the only one who thinks that Marten is about to ask Hanners on a date?

Tempting, but I´ll go with "asking something concerning the band/music"!

Dust · « **Reply #201 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 02:49 »

"And why does it feel like we've switched lines?"

WAYF · « **Reply #202 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 02:50 »

Daaang Pintsize, you were losing out to Hannelore, The Hairdresser AND Clinton before I voted?
You really need to step up your game...

It does seem like Marten would ask something about the band right now, since that's really the only facet of his personality which he can convert into ambition which involves Hannelore.
That sounds incredibly cruel, but I'm trying to think of anything else he might want from Hannelore which involves his goals in life, and I'm honestly otherwise drawing a blank.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #203 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:13 »

Quote from: VonKleist on 04 Aug 2011, 02:45

Quote from: PersianParadox on 04 Aug 2011, 02:20
Am I the only one who thinks that Marten is about to ask Hanners on a date?

Tempting, but I´ll go with "asking something concerning the band/music"!

HE WANTS THEM TO PLAY TRASH METAL! FINALLYYYYY! *headbangs furiously*

idontunderstand · « **Reply #204 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:21 »

Oh wait it's called thrash metal....... so..... my post makes no sense.. *slowly stops headbanging, makes an

*

pendrake · « **Reply #205 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:29 »

For comic #1984... Remember, Big Brother (aka "pwhodges") is watching you!

[Marten]: "Wait, how did I know you were gonna be in my apartment?"

[Hannelore]: "Why am I in your apartment?!"

1. Today's comic punchline was a good laugh. Either one of them would almost think as if some sort of higher force were scripting and directing their lives...

2. And (having read the comic title) who knows...? Hanners may actually be in Marten's apartment doing his laundry or checking his closet for skeletons.

3. Looks like Marten simply got a regular haircut. I was partly hoping for a minor hair-style change, as a definitive sign of changing times for our center protagonist. On the positive, he did achieve his immediate goals of a haircut and cheeseburger.

4. As much as I would be darkly amused to see things churn and toss as the drama-"ship" attempts to sail the forum seas, I also am fairly certain that Marten is going to ask about either reassembling the Deathm0le band or something related to the indie music he has consistently shown he loves.

5. And idontunderstand... At some of our ages (including mine

), "thrash metal" and "trash metal" does makes sense. /walkingcane away

DSL · « **Reply #206 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:44 »

Well, Jeph thought this worth retweeting, and I laughed when I saw it:

AcidicLactor @jephjacques Is it a coincidence that number 1984 has to do with growing blandly accustomed to routine privacy invasion?
about 2 hours ago
Retweeted by jephjacques

TinPenguin · « **Reply #207 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:50 »

Marten: What do I want?

Tomorrow will be Hanners and Marten in a musical duet of "You're the one that I want." (though ideally that should have been comic #1978)

Quote from: DSL on 04 Aug 2011, 03:44

AcidicLactor @jephjacques Is it a coincidence that number 1984 has to do with growing blandly accustomed to routine privacy invasion?
about 2 hours ago
Retweeted by jephjacques

Ha, that's a good observation.

VonKleist · « **Reply #208 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 03:53 »

Quote from: pendrake on 04 Aug 2011, 03:29

4. As much as I would be darkly amused to see things churn and toss as the drama-"ship" attempts to sail the forum seas, I also am fairly certain that Marten is going to ask about either reassembling the Deathm0le band or something related to the indie music he has consistently shown he loves.

More like fail the forum seas, eh?

I.. I best be going

gangler · « **Reply #209 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 04:37 »

Hannelore is pretty much a walking vehicle of personal growth. Her very entrance was her awkwardly fumbling through an attempt to accomplish a new goal and she's been consistently finding ways to improve herself since then. She's very much the Anti-Marten in that she's never lacked direction for even a moment. Her goals are always clear. Plus if anyone understands the baby steps it's her.

It could just be that he feels she might have some advice for him in the department of setting and pursuing goals.

pwhodges · « **Reply #210 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 04:57 »

I'm inclined to agree, though there is the possibility of that involving Deathmøle - Jeph did remark a while ago that he would like to revisit the band.

Carl-E · « **Reply #211 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 05:27 »

Oooh! A Secret Epiphany!

I wonder if it'll be friendly?

Jabberwocky · « **Reply #212 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 05:28 »

Quote from: Romanticide on 03 Aug 2011, 23:06

Oh my! Is like the Enigma of Amigara fault, except with hair XD

Ok, now it's creepy!

kventin · « **Reply #213 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 05:46 »

1984: Hannelore is watching YOU!

jwhouk · « **Reply #214 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 05:46 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 04 Aug 2011, 05:27

Oooh! A Secret Epiphany!

I wonder if it'll be friendly?

Come on, we know how THAT ended. With a splattered sperm whale and a bowl of petunias.

My money's on Deathmøle re-forming.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #215 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 06:22 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 03 Aug 2011, 21:28

If this hairdresser is related to Clinton (they kinda look like they could be), that would explain a bit.

it could provide us with new characters! Jeph seems to enjoy writing dialog between siblings...and creepy hair lady might just bond with Faye?

mike837go · « **Reply #216 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 06:27 »

1984, privacy, ESP?, today's title.

She's doing his laundry for him.

Gotta love them new meds!

idontunderstand · « **Reply #217 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 06:29 »

It would be too awesome if Marten gave Deathmole a serious shot.. starting by renaming it? He could refer to our "QC band thread"!

Black Sword · « **Reply #218 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 06:30 »

Quote from: DSL on 04 Aug 2011, 03:44

Well, Jeph thought this worth retweeting, and I laughed when I saw it:

AcidicLactor @jephjacques Is it a coincidence that number 1984 has to do with growing blandly accustomed to routine privacy invasion?
about 2 hours ago
Retweeted by jephjacques

HA! I wonder if Jeph spent eight years waiting for this strip?

Swedish Chef · « **Reply #219 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 07:04 »

Panel 4 and down just beg to be recaptionned:

Marten: The band? The band.
Marten: THE BAND!
Reverend Pintzise (off panel): DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Hannelore: What light?
Marten: YES! YES! JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST... I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!

ElvisRevenge · « **Reply #220 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 07:20 »

As much as I wish in a "Hindenburg Blimp" way that Marten asked Hanners out, he's probably gonna reform the band.

But damn, I would love to see that awkward relationship and how everybody reacts to it.

Damn.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #221 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 07:40 »

Meh, Marten looked better with longer unkempt hair.

Though tomorrow's comic should prove to be very interesting.

nonethousand · « **Reply #222 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 07:49 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 04 Aug 2011, 07:40

Though tomorrow's comic should prove to be very interesting.

and obviously it's a friday comic... I hate cliffhangers!

Border Reiver · « **Reply #223 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 08:05 »

Quote from: VonKleist on 04 Aug 2011, 03:53

Quote from: pendrake on 04 Aug 2011, 03:29
4. As much as I would be darkly amused to see things churn and toss as the drama-"ship" attempts to sail the forum seas, I also am fairly certain that Marten is going to ask about either reassembling the Deathm0le band or something related to the indie music he has consistently shown he loves.

More like fail the forum seas, eh?

I.. I best be going

You don't need to leave, but we do recommend waiting over in the corner with the unpopular kids for a bit - I'll be by in a few.

stoutfiles · « **Reply #224 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 08:08 »

Apologies for not knowing, but was the band good? As in, do they stand a chance of booking gigs somewhere with some practice?

Border Reiver · « **Reply #225 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 08:13 »

Check out their songlist - they've got a number of albums out...

or you can go here.

pwhodges · « **Reply #226 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 08:22 »

More to the point, Deathmøle's music is linked from the QC home page:

But whether they are good in the comic has never been revealed.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #227 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 09:13 »

Though certainly not when Natasha was in the band.

We're pretty sure Hannelore is good.

Recruiting a singer could make for an interesting story arc. It was noted long ago that the Principle of Maximum Awkwardness would be fulfilled by having the new member be Sven.

jwhouk · « **Reply #228 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 10:01 »

UNLESS, of course, he was going to ask Hanners if SHE could sing...

MegaLexi · « **Reply #229 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 11:02 »

I can see a couple of different ways this could go, and all of them are going to be awesome.

LeeC · « **Reply #230 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 11:15 »

when I first read it I thought he figured it out by reading the "please don't throw out our trays" sign.

epiphany! and if it involves his band mate hanners then maybe it is rock star!

Kazukagii · « **Reply #231 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 11:15 »

Oh... Marten figures out what he wants, and runs to Hanners? I know where this is going, and no: it is not a date or anything along those lines.

I mean... it's obvious, isn't it?

Need a hint?

Okay: http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2254/thebandn.png

Blood-Tree · « **Reply #232 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 11:43 »

They're getting the band back together?

Has Marten received a mission from God?!

SirDudley · « **Reply #233 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 11:54 »

Hmm...the band getting back together. Does this mean Amir will be returning soon?

Also, why do I suspect Hanners has some kind of teleportation device hidden in her that she doesn't know about?

carg1 · « **Reply #234 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 12:17 »

Ooooooh I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for what I anticipate will be another moment of Shocking Hannelore-Style Clarity®

Hebes · « **Reply #235 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 12:58 »

Quote from: Blood-Tree on 04 Aug 2011, 11:43

They're getting the band back together?

Has Marten received a mission from God?!

If he has, I hope there's an EPIC car chase at the end.

jwhouk · « **Reply #236 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 13:44 »

Except don't drive through downtown Milwaukee and pretend it's Boston or something, 'kay?

MegaLexi · « **Reply #237 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 13:51 »

Quote from: LeeC on 04 Aug 2011, 11:15

and if it involves his band mate hanners then maybe it is rock star!

I have no idea why but reading this got that shitty Nickelback song stuck in my head. I blame you for this.

vvv WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT. vvv

jwhouk · « **Reply #238 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 14:06 »

So he's gonna cut his hair and change his name to trade this life for fortune and fame?

Border Reiver · « **Reply #239 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 14:51 »

Quote from: Swedish Chef on 04 Aug 2011, 07:04

Panel 4 and down just beg to be recaptionned:

Marten: The band? The band.
Marten: THE BAND!
Reverend Pintzise (off panel): DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Hannelore: What light?
Marten: YES! YES! JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST... I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!

Who's going to be driving the Bluesmobile?

That is seriously my favorite movie of all time. It's got everything.

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #240 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 16:17 »

Quote from: Hebes on 04 Aug 2011, 12:58

Quote from: Blood-Tree on 04 Aug 2011, 11:43
They're getting the band back together?

Has Marten received a mission from God?!

If he has, I hope there's an EPIC car chase at the end.

*Marten and Hanners don dark suits, fedoras, and sunglasses, then steal a car and drive through a mall*

SCREEEEEEEEEE . . .

*Hanners swerves past a kiosk*

*Marten reads off store names*

"Disco pants and haircuts."

I'm likin' it.

jwhouk · « **Reply #241 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 16:24 »

Creepiest Part of QC?

The Hairdresser    - 27 (34.2%)
Jimbo    - 1 (1.3%)
Hannelore, of course.    - 7 (8.9%)
Tai (when she's drunk)    - 4 (5.1%)
Vespa Avenger    - 2 (2.5%)
Jim from TSB    - 1 (1.3%)
Dale (in Gendo mode)    - 6 (7.6%)
Clinton    - 12 (15.2%)
Pintsize (of course)    - 12 (15.2%)
No Waffles in the Freezer!    - 7 (8.9%)

Total Voters: 79

wrwight · « **Reply #242 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 16:42 »

That poll makes me think whoever said it wasn't far off the mark saying QC readers have short memories. Seriously, look back at Hannelore's history. How could this hairstylist possibly be creepier? I mean we all love her, but I'd think you'd have to admit that she could probably snap at any time, and with her family connections, whatever it is would probably be swept under the rug.

Oh well, maybe that's just me. No one's forcing you to agree with me. You're free to be wrong if you like

Border Reiver · « **Reply #243 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 16:50 »

Quote from: Hebes on 04 Aug 2011, 12:58

Quote from: Blood-Tree on 04 Aug 2011, 11:43
They're getting the band back together?

Has Marten received a mission from God?!

If he has, I hope there's an EPIC car chase at the end.

But first, ya gotta go talk to the penguin.

gangler · « **Reply #244 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 16:59 »

@wrwight: Murder isn't creepy. It's scary. That's different.

Someone running at you with a cleaver is scary. Cleaver carrier slowly lurching over to you with a confused look on their face is creepy. Creepy is all about the aesthetics and Hanners doesn't fit the bill imo.

wrwight · « **Reply #245 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 17:12 »

I would disagree. I think Hannelore's generally innocent, happy disposition, in stark contrast to some of the jokes (were they really?) and actions/hints of actions attributed to her, along with her very active imagination all seem to add up to one creepy neighbor. Don't get me wrong, she's one of my favorite characters, but man, every now and then (not nearly as frequently as when they met) she sneaks in a comment or gesture that reminds me just how creepy she is.

SirDudley · « **Reply #246 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 17:39 »

If we are going The Blues Brothers route, I vote Faye to be the Aretha Franklin role. Or at least be the one singing her songs.

DSL · « **Reply #247 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 17:43 »

I think the door is and always will be open for Hanners to be the one who snaps and kills 'em all. And I think Jeph will always give us reminders the door is open. And Hanners will remain the helpful, happy voyager of self discovery and self improvement right up to the minute she goes through that door. If she ever does.

EDIT: Fixed stupid spelling errors I'm blaming on tiny phone keyboard.

Tova · « **Reply #248 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 18:23 »

Quote from: SirDudley on 04 Aug 2011, 17:39

If we are going The Blues Brothers route, I vote Faye to be the Aretha Franklin role. Or at least be the one singing her songs.

Hell yes.

Dora would be the freaky ex-fiancée chasing them everywhere.
Jimbo plays the James Brown role.
Sven does country and western.

gangler · « **Reply #249 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 18:30 »

@wrwight: True, there is a creep factor to that. Problem is that the understanding we have of the genuinely benign and often sympathetic thought processes that accompany her idiosyncrasies does soften the blow considerably and reduce the creepiness to a certain extent. Makes it easier to not notice or forget about. Like, you know Jason's hanging around somewhere, but you're in Disneyland and you're having a great time so you're not really thinking about it too much. Of course that's how they getcha, so that could actually just be an additional layer of creepiness on the Hanners cake so to say.

Actually, now that I'm thinking about the fact that I just used "Awesome and distracting theme park with a single immortal homicidal maniac hiding in the crowd" as a metaphor for the character I can kind of see where you're coming from XD

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