Topic: WCDT: 2141-45 (12-16 Mar 2012) QC IN SPAAAAAACE... Week EIGHT???? (Read 59742 times)

Method of Madness · « **Reply #100 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 07:11 »

Confession: when a friend told me about a guy she was dating, and that it might turn into something, I told her "maybe you'll fall in love and have a reasonable number of babies". She responded that the guy was one of 8 kids. Eep.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #101 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 08:57 »

8 is not reasonable. But it's enough. (does anyone get that?)

Happy Pi Day!

RyanW1019 · « **Reply #102 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 09:02 »

Possibly overlooked in the adorableness going on in panels 3 and 4: is that another child genius in panel 1 or is she the one we've already seen?

Omega Entity · « **Reply #103 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 09:12 »

Same one as before.

Madmartigan · « **Reply #104 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 09:33 »

Whoda thunk the cooped up scientist of all people would be so refined in the art of flirting. Well played, York. Well played.

Space babies, Hanners. You may get em.

Interesting. Hanners had to go wash her hands after touching Marbear's clothed shoulders. She didn't have to go take a hot shower after Marten "tickled her." Just an observation.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #105 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 09:57 »

The blog post was informative, but seeing as I haven't heard of 60% of the comics listed, I think my free time for the next year is shot.

*archive binges*

Penheart · « **Reply #106 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 10:36 »

That was the cutest and most A+ earning pick up I have ever seen. I think my own soul awwed and gave that guy the biggest high five at the same time.

Loki · « **Reply #107 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 11:49 »

I awwed too, then a few hours later I thought "...boy, I really hope for him he saved before pulling the game out of the DS" (since the dialogue where you can write messages only comes up if you don't have a card in the slot).

jwhouk · « **Reply #108 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 11:59 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 14 Mar 2012, 08:57

8 is not reasonable. But it's enough. (does anyone get that?)

Omega Entity · « **Reply #109 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 12:23 »

Quote from: Loki on 14 Mar 2012, 11:49

I awwed too, then a few hours later I thought "...boy, I really hope for him he saved before pulling the game out of the DS" (since the dialogue where you can write messages only comes up if you don't have a card in the slot).

Actually, it depends on the settings. You can have it load to the regular screen, or have it load the cart directly.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #110 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 12:23 »

Haha, I didn't even see that reply until just now. I second the groan.

Redball · « **Reply #111 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 12:33 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 14 Mar 2012, 08:57

8 is not reasonable. But it's enough. (does anyone get that?)

Happy Pi Day!

I dunno, how about eight groans and we quit?

Thrudd · « **Reply #112 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 13:15 »

Quote from: Redball on 14 Mar 2012, 12:33

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 14 Mar 2012, 08:57
8 is not reasonable. But it's enough. (does anyone get that?)

Happy Pi Day!

I dunno, how about eight groans and we quit?

That's what she said

..... Don't look at me like that!!!

[ lets just hope this mom doesn't suffer that same fate as Joan Bradford ]

Method of Madness · « **Reply #113 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 13:27 »

I've never actually seen the show. All I know about the show is that clip from Family Guy.

Akima · « **Reply #114 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 14:47 »

Quote from: Throg on 13 Mar 2012, 06:53

Tiny nitpick: was Hannelore always taller than Mari?

Hannelore is tall. She's at least as tall as Marten, never mind Marigold.

I'm just coasting along, wondering how a DS produces typed text that looks like it was written by an eight-year-old. Or does the DS support some sort of stylus input? <goowiki goowiki> Ah, I see it does, in which case Francis' calligraphy is awful.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #115 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 14:52 »

Well, he is a guy, also writing with a stylus is harder than writing on paper. (I tried writing a bit on my Galaxy Note the other day, it looked significantly worse).

Redball · « **Reply #116 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 14:58 »

Quote from: Akima on 14 Mar 2012, 14:47

Quote from: Throg on 13 Mar 2012, 06:53
Tiny nitpick: was Hannelore always taller than Mari?
Hannelore is tall. She's at least as tall as Marten, never mind Marigold.

I'm just coasting along, wondering how a DS produces typed text that looks like it was written by an eight-year-old. Or does the DS support some sort of stylus input? <goowiki goowiki> Ah, I see it does, in which case Francis' calligraphy is awful.

I would guess he's a little stressed. If I were about to show such strong feelings for Marigold, I'd probably be stressed as well, and calligraphically challenged.

StevenC · « **Reply #117 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 15:00 »

If you think that looks awful you haven't seen a lot of awful writing.

jwhouk · « **Reply #118 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 17:56 »

And he's probably a doctor, too - which would explain the bad handwriting.

Earin · « **Reply #119 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 18:00 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 14 Mar 2012, 14:52

Well, he is a guy, also writing with a stylus is harder than writing on paper. (I tried writing a bit on my Galaxy Note the other day, it looked significantly worse).

DS screens aren't that sensitive either. His writing there is probably about as good as most people can manage if they're not being deliberately meticulous.

squab · « **Reply #120 on:** 14 Mar 2012, 21:14 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 14 Mar 2012, 09:57

The blog post was informative, but seeing as I haven't heard of 60% of the comics listed, I think my free time for the next year is shot.

*archive binges*

This is exactly why I try to avoid reading new webcomics >_>

Akima · « **Reply #121 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 01:30 »

Don't go to fanfiction.net Marigold. If there is evidence for Sturgeons Law, that is it.

slydon · « **Reply #122 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 02:15 »

Still has to be better than Marigold's Harry Potter fanfic.
AND IT WAS VERY SEXY

Theyis · « **Reply #123 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 05:17 »

Marygold X Pintsize: the erotic conclusion...

That is just wrong...

Carl-E · « **Reply #124 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 07:12 »

I AM THE WANG LORD!!

jmucchiello · « **Reply #125 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 08:00 »

Quote from: Akima link=topic=27927.msg1079857#msg1079857 date=13318002
Don't go to fanfiction.net Marigold. If there is evidence for Sturgeons Law, that is it.
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Sturgen's Law also implies that 10% of that website is not "crud".

Of course, the response to Sturgeon is "There are worse things than crud."

Mad Cat · « **Reply #126 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 09:23 »

"NO, WE ARE NOT GOING TO 'LEZ OUT'!"

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1492

celticgeek · « **Reply #127 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 09:51 »

Get well soon, Jeph!

Iechyd da!

Welu · « **Reply #128 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 09:54 »

Hope Jeph is okay.

This comic is still funny.

Yarin · « **Reply #129 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 10:48 »

who else thinks there needs to be a webcomic section of fanfiction.net

Loki · « **Reply #130 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 12:12 »

Quote from: Omega Entity on 14 Mar 2012, 12:23

Actually, it depends on the settings. You can have it load to the regular screen, or have it load the cart directly.

I had, in fact, forgotten that, but he still would have to quit the current game in some way or other.

Kugai · « **Reply #131 on:** 15 Mar 2012, 19:06 »

Quote from: Yarin on 15 Mar 2012, 10:48

who else thinks there needs to be a webcomic section of fanfiction.net

Seconded

After all, it is a legitimate 'Artform' these days.

I'd be more scared if there was a MarigoldxFaye selection.

jwhouk · « **Reply #132 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:10 »

Comic!

I have only one thing to say:

"WHO YA GONNA CALL?"

slydon · « **Reply #133 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:12 »

This reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head. Remember that?

jwhouk · « **Reply #134 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:21 »

Quote from: slydon on 16 Mar 2012, 01:12

This reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head. Remember that?

"That would have worked if you wouldn't have stopped me."

Akima · « **Reply #135 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:33 »

Did pirates drink whisky? I suppose they'd drink anything they could get their hands on, but I associate them more with brandy and rum. Or baijiu if they were South China Sea pirates of course.

steveh11 · « **Reply #136 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:37 »

Insert obligatory "I hope they don't cross the streams" joke here.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #137 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 01:50 »

It's refreshing to see a Ghostbusters joke that didn't involve that line, really.

jwhouk · « **Reply #138 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 02:04 »

When the light turns green, the trap is clean!

jwhouk · « **Reply #139 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 02:05 »

What would be a better choice of a poet for Marigold in this situation?

"You can't always get what you want..." 4 (6.8%)
"They see me roll on/my Segway/I know in my heart they think/I'm white n' nerdy..." 20 (33.9%)
"I got passion in my pants/and I ain't afraid to show it, show it, show it, show it/I'm s sexy and I know it..." 9 (15.3%)
"Wanna put my tender/heart in a blender/watch it spin round/to a beautiful oblivion..." 3 (5.1%)
"I want your horror/I want your design/'Cause you're a criminal/as long as you're mine..." 3 (5.1%)
"I ain't never seen nothin'/that'll make me go/This crazy all night/spendin' my dough..." 2 (3.4%)
"I got a meeting in the ladies' room/I'll be back real soon..." 4 (6.8%)
"To every living worm/write an omen/To every living walking/through the twilight..." 0 (0%)
"It's an easy feat/And magic makes it all complete/You have my little ponies/Do you know you're all my very best friends?" 3 (5.1%)
"There once was a girl from Nantucket..." 2 (3.4%)
"Where's the Spathe Ham?" 5 (8.5%)
"Life can be a challenge/Life can seem impossible/It's never easy/When so much/Is on the line." 4 (6.8%)

Total Members Voted: 59

Sullivan · « **Reply #140 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 02:17 »

I LOL'd both at "skeptics" and at "1984". Wonderful one-two punchline, and not at all in the direction the strip looked to be going from the start! Bravo!

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #141 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 02:37 »

Quote from: Akima on 16 Mar 2012, 01:33

Did pirates drink whisky? I suppose they'd drink anything they could get their hands on, but I associate them more with brandy and rum. Or baijiu if they were South China Sea pirates of course.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey

Soulsynger · « **Reply #142 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 02:58 »

Holy aardvark! Hanner' dad was a Ghostbuster!

Also, ... is there a special word to describe Station's sense/style of humor? I get the feeling it would be one hell of a funny word.

akronnick · « **Reply #143 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 03:05 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 16 Mar 2012, 01:10

"WHO YA GONNA CALL?"

Hannerdad, apparently.

Jynto · « **Reply #144 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 03:17 »

Hannerdad's comment raises the question of what year QC is set in. Since he mentioned 1984, it can't be that far from the present day, (unless he actually meant 2084??) If QC is set in the current year (2012 at the time of writing) then that would make him 28 when he designed the paranormal containment unit (PCU).

However then I remind myself that time moves far slower in-comic than it does in real life. So assuming that the first comics were set in the present day, and 1-2 years have passed, that makes it 2004-5. That means they have Twitter in the year 2005? Actually since they also have humanoid robots, I shouldn't be surprised.

pwhodges · « **Reply #145 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 03:32 »

The QCverse has the special property that although time moves much more slowly there than here, it none-the-less remains in step with our time.

akronnick · « **Reply #146 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 03:37 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 16 Mar 2012, 03:32

The QCverse has the special property that although time moves much more slowly there than here, it none-the-less remains in step with our time.

I propose that we refer to that statement as Hodge's Law from now on.

pwhodges · « **Reply #147 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 03:52 »

<pedant>Hodges's</pedant>

The form Hodges' is recommended by some, but is generally out of favour these days.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #148 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 04:15 »

The form ending with "s" makes more sense to me, but not to my spellchecker.

Milesb · « **Reply #149 on:** 16 Mar 2012, 06:20 »

Where's Marigold gone? /smirk

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