Topic: WCDT: 2166-2170 (16-20 April 2012) QC: Back Down To Earth (Part Two) (Read 36556 times)

slydon · « **Reply #50 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 00:27 »

Optic Pony! Optic Pony! Optic Pony!
BEHOLD! OPTIC PONY!!!

Kugai · « **Reply #51 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 00:47 »

THE EYE OF STATION

steveh11 · « **Reply #52 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 00:56 »

But Holopony is so KYOOOOT!

pendrake · « **Reply #53 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 01:07 »

For comic #2167...

1. Poor Momo, always the victim of software issues.

2. So Momo's eyes also project holographic images? Interesting to know...

(Which, by the way, is a pretty good art-wise showing the blue-glow of Momo's eyes and the holopony.)

3. Neverending Holopony: one of the subtler tools towards madness in The Great Old Ones' repetoire.

4. Perhaps the parting gift is not (directly) from Station, but rather...

[e-mail...]

Dear Marigold,

I sent you a parting gift as a souvenir of your trip up here to the station. Of which, I consulted with Station as to what to send you. Station had a good suggestion with the attachment to this e-mail, saying you seemed to enjoy it a lot. It was either this or a whole Space Ham, and the shipping costs and protocols for the latter are rather prohibitive. The attachment program should upload itself into any nearby compatible system.

Enjoy,

Francis York

Carl-E · « **Reply #54 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 01:09 »

OK, that's just plain disturbing.

How'd you like to get a sudden hallucination with no warning?

And it's emanating from her eyes... that's just creepy.

Blackie62 · « **Reply #55 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 02:49 »

D'aaawww its an alicorn now. Screw masculinity I want a holo-pony.

DSL · « **Reply #56 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 04:29 »

Hacking someone else's nervous system is kind of rude.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #57 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 04:41 »

Kind of rude???

blewupthesun · « **Reply #58 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 05:20 »

Poor Momo

It is rude to hack into someone's nervous system! Didn't Station get its own social protocol database?

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #59 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 05:31 »

So, Jeph did a multi-week storyline to set up a punchline......

Bravo Mr. Jacques, bravo.

Akima · « **Reply #60 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 08:19 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 16 Apr 2012, 23:42

Momo doesn't like holoponies, it seems! If Station can operate that remotely, what other implications does this have?

That anthroPC operating systems and network stacks are as full of security issues and misconfigurations as the ones in our world? Station really is a bit of a dick, isn't he?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #61 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 08:31 »

If he's clueless rather than malicious, that might have contributed to his success with Hannelore's therapy. He may have seemed more authentic and easier to understand, like the therapy animals who are so good at reaching autistic kids.

Don't be so offended, Lt. Potter, I said "if".

Considering the capabilities of an Idoru chassis, and the fact that they live in people's homes, software security should be more of an issue. I wonder if there are any OpenBSD AnthroPCs.

jwhouk · « **Reply #62 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 08:48 »

There's PT-410X...

DSL · « **Reply #63 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 08:51 »

Here now, let's not jump to conclusions and assume it's Station. Could be that Francis is going to turn into Marigold's version of Clinton.

Throg · « **Reply #64 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 08:54 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 17 Apr 2012, 04:41

Quote from: DSL on 17 Apr 2012, 04:29
Hacking someone else's nervous system is kind of rude.
"Kind of rude"?!?

Classic.

No, it has to be Station: Francis didn't see the holopony.

Skewbrow · « **Reply #65 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 09:35 »

I think that the explanation is simpler. Hannelore's request/order is the highest level command you can give Station. He will take no prisoners when fulfilling her request. Given that Station is very resourceful (probably particularly so when dealing with AIs) this is what happens.

Obviously it isn't Hannelore's fault either. More like: the APCs have some rights in QCverse. Consequently they have some built-in defense mechanisms protecting them from abuse by humans. Intrusions from fellow AIs OTOH...

Yarin · « **Reply #66 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 09:56 »

Quote from: Blackie62 on 17 Apr 2012, 02:49

D'aaawww its an alicorn now. Screw masculinity I want a holo-pony.

Blackie Brohoof /)

Magdalena · « **Reply #67 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 10:41 »

I don't think that Hanners told Station to upload a program into Momo to project the holopony, I just don't see Hanners doing that.

I kind of think maybe that Hanners might of mentioned off camera to Station (or Station overheard) the mention of "reasonable number of babies" and then Francis might have asked Station to give Marigold the "parting gift holopony" and Station being Station had this line of thought:

"Marigold is Hanners friend.
Hanners wants Marigold to be happy.
Marigold would be happy with Francis.
Hanners knows Marigold would be happy with Francis.
Hanners wants Marigold and Francis to "Have a reasonable number of babies."
Francis also wants Marigold to be happy.
Francis has asked me (Station) to make her happy by inputting a holopony into Momo-tan's virtual memory.
Ergo!
Francis + Marigold + holopony = happiness = "reasonable number of babies" = Hanners happiness ² ∞ "

I also like to think that there must have been SOME talking between the make-out sessions (off camera) between Francis and Marigold where she mentioned having an Anthro PC thus the holopony appearance on Earth.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #68 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 11:32 »

I think what Skewbrow means is Hanners told Station to give Marigold a holopony, but never to stop giving her one.

Near Lurker · « **Reply #69 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 11:55 »

Dammit, the alicorn is the horn. The nethack wiki told me so.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #70 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 12:19 »

PT-410X runs Linux.

Magdalena · « **Reply #71 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 12:44 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 17 Apr 2012, 11:32

I think what Skewbrow means is Hanners told Station to give Marigold a holopony, but never to stop giving her one.

That's entirely possible, but wouldn't that mean that the holopony would have followed her in every frame of the comic the entire time she was there in that case? (I realize maybe Jeph wouldn't want to draw a holopony for every single frame Marigold was in) but if what Skewbrow proposes is true, then wouldn't it make sense for the holopony to be with her in all the strips/frames while they were on Station?

In any event, I like the holopony and want it to continue it's existence on earth

Skewbrow · « **Reply #72 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 12:58 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 17 Apr 2012, 11:32

I think what Skewbrow means is Hanners told Station to give Marigold a holopony, but never to stop giving her one.

Correct. I'm afraid my messages on forums are not always very clear.

Quote from: Magdalena on 17 Apr 2012, 12:44

Quote from: Method of Madness on 17 Apr 2012, 11:32
I think what Skewbrow means is Hanners told Station to give Marigold a holopony, but never to stop giving her one.
That's entirely possible, but wouldn't that mean that the holopony would have followed her in every frame of the comic the entire time she was there in that case? (I realize maybe Jeph wouldn't want to draw a holopony for every single frame Marigold was in) but if what Skewbrow proposes is true, then wouldn't it make sense for the holopony to be with her in all the strips/frames while they were on Station?

That is a good point. It would have been a bit creepy to have the holopony watch Marigold and Francis making out though. It is just a projection, but also a sign of Station's "presence" in the room.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #73 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 13:00 »

@Magdalena - It was probably in her possession the whole time, and never particularly far from her, even if it wasn't circling her head.

@Skewbrow - Clear enough, apparently.

jmucchiello · « **Reply #74 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 15:58 »

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 16 Apr 2012, 21:54

Also, to add to the painful Hanners moments... *cringe*.

Um, the original point to linking to Hanners awkward moments was in response to my statement that Hanners no longer gets called on being awkward. What does your link have to do with being socially awkward and getting or not getting called on it? I can't even see why you are cringing over anything she said in that one.

DSL · « **Reply #75 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 17:17 »

As frequently happens in an online discussion, the convo has moved beyond the original point.

Gnomes2169 · « **Reply #76 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 20:31 »

I blame Station. He seems like enough of a joker to actually hack another AI just to keep Marigold in a perpetual state of shock and awe since, let's face it, Mar-Mar is pretty cute when she has that expression.

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I can't even see why you are cringing over anything she said in that one.

Because after that nice and sweet, touching moment, Hanners basically said, "Marten, you suck at this." Normal people just do not do that after being so heartfelt and kind. Also:

Quote from: DSL on 17 Apr 2012, 17:17

As frequently happens in an online discussion, the convo has moved beyond the original point.

Pretty much.

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Thank you sir.

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #77 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 20:35 »

How the hell did Yelling Bird get into the Satellite of Love?

Near Lurker · « **Reply #78 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 20:45 »

Well, that answers where Jeph falls in The Great Controversy...

Although, since this is, after all, QC: "Saaaaatellite... of love! (Ah-ah-ah-ah.)"

Method of Madness · « **Reply #79 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 21:14 »

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 17 Apr 2012, 20:31

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Thank you sir.

It's what I'm here for.

jmucchiello · « **Reply #80 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 21:17 »

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 17 Apr 2012, 20:31

I blame Station. He seems like enough of a joker to actually hack another AI just to keep Marigold in a perpetual state of shock and awe since, let's face it, Mar-Mar is pretty cute when she has that expression.

Of course if AIs have legal rights, how is what Station did different from assault? Are you saying that it's okay mess someone up if the girl you want to impress is cute?

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #81 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 21:51 »

Quote from: cesariojpn on 17 Apr 2012, 20:35

How the hell did Yelling Bird get into the Satellite of Love?

Just repeat to yourself it's just a show; I should really just relax...

Carl-E · « **Reply #82 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 22:01 »

Quote from: cesariojpn on 17 Apr 2012, 20:35

How the hell did Yelling Bird get into the Satellite of Love?

I'm guessing he just walked onto the set.

And that is a truly evil looking Marigold...

Cornan · « **Reply #83 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 22:17 »

As someone who is watching MST3K RIGHT NOW I fully approve of this guest strip.

DSL · « **Reply #84 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 22:31 »

Marigold is rather convincing as a mad scientist. But I think that Yelling Bird is a ringer. Not nearly enough F-bombs.

Kugai · « **Reply #85 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 23:31 »

Meh

It's a Filler.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #86 on:** 17 Apr 2012, 23:39 »

Your mom's a filler.

...I'm allowed to do that now that I'm over 1000 posts right?

ZBixby · « **Reply #87 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 00:56 »

Quote from: jmucchiello on 17 Apr 2012, 21:17

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 17 Apr 2012, 20:31
I blame Station. He seems like enough of a joker to actually hack another AI just to keep Marigold in a perpetual state of shock and awe since, let's face it, Mar-Mar is pretty cute when she has that expression.
Of course if AIs have legal rights, how is what Station did different from assault? Are you saying that it's okay mess someone up if the girl you want to impress is cute?

But see at this point we are just assuming that Station did it. Let's say perhaps off screen Marigold called Momo to make sure she or Angus hadn't burned down the apartment or to let them know she got to Space safely. If she called Momo up after the Holopony incident which I'm assuming she did, she may have mentioned the holopony to Momo. Now let's take that thought process and she starts trying to find the holopony herself. Maybe she stumbles across a site that has the holopony but its actually a virus that makes it stuck in the on state or Pintsize tells her where she can find it and the prior happens all the same. I'm just saying at this moment we don't have all the details we need.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #88 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 00:59 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 17 Apr 2012, 23:39

...I'm allowed to do that now that I'm over 1000 posts right?

Actually, no. But replying with "so's your face" is acceptable.

Beaten by Nuns · « **Reply #89 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 01:13 »

MarVin huh? Either that was a typo, or someone doesn't know Jeph's characters as well as they clearly SHOULD!

Moonsaves · « **Reply #90 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 01:24 »

I'd like to think Marvin is Martin's distant Japanese relative.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #91 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 05:06 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 18 Apr 2012, 00:59

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 17 Apr 2012, 23:39
...I'm allowed to do that now that I'm over 1000 posts right?
Actually, no. But replying with "so's your face" is acceptable.

Your face is unacceptable.

WUZZAH!!!

TinPenguin · « **Reply #92 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 05:30 »

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 17 Apr 2012, 20:31

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I can't even see why you are cringing over anything she said in that one.
Because after that nice and sweet, touching moment, Hanners basically said, "Marten, you suck at this." Normal people just do not do that after being so heartfelt and kind.

what yes they do I would totally do that to my friends.

(not that I'm making any claim to be normal)

Penheart · « **Reply #93 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 05:44 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 18 Apr 2012, 05:30

Quote from: Gnomes2169 on 17 Apr 2012, 20:31
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I can't even see why you are cringing over anything she said in that one.
Because after that nice and sweet, touching moment, Hanners basically said, "Marten, you suck at this." Normal people just do not do that after being so heartfelt and kind.

I think that's looking a bit too into it. Plus there is a relief of tension after that and Marten doesn't look hurt or anything by it.

Also who said that holopony didn't work it's way to Marigold herself? Nobody said she wasn't sentient and maybe they bonded while on station enough to want to search her out.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #94 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 05:49 »

Quote from: pendrake on 17 Apr 2012, 01:07

4. Perhaps the parting gift is not (directly) from Station, but rather...

[e-mail...]

Dear Marigold,

I sent you a parting gift as a souvenir of your trip up here to the station. Of which, I consulted with Station as to what to send you. Station had a good suggestion with the attachment to this e-mail, saying you seemed to enjoy it a lot. It was either this or a whole Space Ham, and the shipping costs and protocols for the latter are rather prohibitive. The attachment program should upload itself into any nearby compatible system.

Enjoy,

Francis York

I REALLY like this reasoning. Not that it makes it any less bizarre, but I think that would be endearing.

Although, I'm sure the forumites would have probably wanted more Spathe Ham instead....

For today's comic-

I was really looking forward to more Earth shenanigans but I can excuse it because that reference might be my favorite one in all of QC.

Jabberwocky · « **Reply #95 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 05:54 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 17 Apr 2012, 05:31

So, Jeph did a multi-week storyline to set up a punchline......

Bravo Mr. Jacques, bravo.

Putting three people onto a space station as an elaborate setup for later events? Someone's been playing a long game.

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jwhouk · « **Reply #96 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 06:09 »

Seriously: We're getting back to Terra Firma. What does that mean?

Pintsize finally gets to try out that new prank! 2 (2.7%)
Hannelore Hugs Half of Northampton! 2 (2.7%)
There's a new barista at the Secret Bakery! 14 (18.9%)
Dale has killed off Marigold's Main in WoW - without her knowledge! 4 (5.4%)
Momo's gone off and met some male APC in Boston! 4 (5.4%)
Dora got married. Seriously. 2 (2.7%)
Cosette burns down... aw, you know the drill. 2 (2.7%)
Faye and Angus eloped. 0 (0%)
Absolutely NOTHING changed. 41 (55.4%)
Spaceship burned up in re-entry. </end_comic> 3 (4.1%)

Total Members Voted: 74

DSL · « **Reply #97 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 06:25 »

Quote from: Beaten by Nuns on 18 Apr 2012, 01:13

MarVin huh? Either that was a typo, or someone doesn't know Jeph's characters as well as they clearly SHOULD!

Been a while since I MST'ed, but wasn't it part of the schtick that Forrester couldn't or wouldn't ever get Joel's or Mike's name right?

Carl-E · « **Reply #98 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 09:26 »

EXACTLY!!

Beaten by Nuns · « **Reply #99 on:** 18 Apr 2012, 18:58 »

My bad, I didn't get the reference.

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