Topic: WCDT: 2181-2185 (7-11 May 2012) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 35509 times)

cvcharger · « **Reply #50 on:** 10 May 2012, 00:19 »

Quote from: Kugai on 09 May 2012, 23:44

First thought before seeing final Panel - 'Pintsize?? ...... Yup, that's Pintsize.'

My thought before reaching the second to last panel was, "So where is Pintsize in all of this... Oh God! I had to ask."

pwhodges · « **Reply #51 on:** 10 May 2012, 00:25 »

New comic:

What damage has Sam done to Faye?!!

Method of Madness · « **Reply #52 on:** 10 May 2012, 00:27 »

Sam's a fast learner! Also, good for you, Dora!

idontunderstand · « **Reply #53 on:** 10 May 2012, 00:51 »

Hahahhahaha. THUD.

(sorry for the lack of eloquentness but haven't finished my morning cup here)

pendrake · « **Reply #54 on:** 10 May 2012, 00:56 »

For comic #2184...

1. Back again from another QC hiatus due to RL. How some of you people manage to post on every strip, I envy your time...

2. While I very much liked Dora's previous longer black hair design, I find this one just as acceptable. (I am just such a romantic sucker for the errant lock of hair across a pretty girl's face...)

3. "Faye?" [THUD]. And that is why I have mixed feelings about my children being able to physically defend themselves. Partly because I am afraid they might use such skills on old weary-boned me

.

4. Looks like Samantha now has a "replacement" for Padma's company. Perhaps we will see a nature outing with Samantha, Elliot, and Faye.

NotAwesomeAnymore · « **Reply #55 on:** 10 May 2012, 03:51 »

I feel like today's comic shows a facet of Dora's control issues again. Jim wanted to not share something (yet) with Dora which would possibly have been slightly hurtful to most people. When Dora finds out, she puts on this "I'm sane and rational and totally cool about it" show, but her motive is actually to stop Jim keeping stuff from her. It's not that Dora necessarily wants control over what Jim does (or she is aware that that's ridiculous), but having as much knowledge as possible gives her the same feeling of being in charge of her situation.
If I remember correctly, she did this to Marten after the fight about Cossette asking him out. She got mad that Marten didn't tell her, then a short while later she asked him about the girls he's attracted to. It also illicits the same reaction from the guys she's involved with - "Wait what? You're not upset?"

Border Reiver · « **Reply #56 on:** 10 May 2012, 04:32 »

Faye, Faye,

NEVER teach someone a chokehold without:

a. agreeing on the signal to release;
b. knowing how to break it; or
c. Being prepared to do egregious violence to the person doing it to get out.

Since c doesn't seem an option here...

Jabberwocky · « **Reply #57 on:** 10 May 2012, 04:47 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 10 May 2012, 00:25

What damage has ~~Sam~~ done to Faye?!!

OWLS

akronnick · « **Reply #58 on:** 10 May 2012, 04:50 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 10 May 2012, 04:32

Faye, Faye,

NEVER teach someone a chokehold without:

a. agreeing on the signal to release;
b. knowing how to break it; or
c. Being prepared to do egregious violence to the person doing it to get out.

Since c doesn't seem an option here...

I think it's a little late for option c.

It's hard to visit egregious violence on someone when your collapsed all over the floor.

I afraid the Pugnacious Peach might be losing her edge. First Padma lands a blow to the face and now this?

Soulsynger · « **Reply #59 on:** 10 May 2012, 05:11 »

With THAT stubble on his cheek he either wasn't trying very hard or she wasn't into unshaven guys.

(And if I interpret that "THUD" correctly, Faye is already lying unconscious on the floor and loosing bodily control... )

Carl-E · « **Reply #60 on:** 10 May 2012, 06:26 »

Quote from: Soulsynger on 10 May 2012, 05:11

loosing bodily control...

Ew.

Throg · « **Reply #61 on:** 10 May 2012, 07:00 »

You have to receive a lot more damage to lose control of bodily functions than just getting knocked out. Otherwise you'd see boxers, MMA, professional athletes making a mess all over the ring / arena / field more often.

I hardly think Dora's trying to exert control here: it's a simple matter of not wanting to be lied to -- even a lie of omission. It is a little bit condescending to have people keep stuff from you because they think you can't handle it. If Dora's cool with Jim going on dates because she isn't ready / isn't attracted, then she oughtta be taken at her word.

Dora's expression in the third panel is pretty funny. Jim may be nonplussed and taken aback at the casual violence of the CoD, but Dora doesn't even bat an eyelash.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #62 on:** 10 May 2012, 07:06 »

Hm... in my experience going unconscious means losing control of most bodily functions. If Sam interrupted the blood flow to Faye's head for roughly 5 seconds (give or take) it would be pretty much lights out for her for a couple of minutes.
Again, just my experience from doing self protection for almost a decade now. I'm not down with the medical details. $:-\$

@Carl-E:
Sorry. Enjoy your evening.

Bachi-Atari · « **Reply #63 on:** 10 May 2012, 07:17 »

I'm hoping Faye taught her to just cut the blood flow and not the air, broken tracheas suck!

sitnspin · « **Reply #64 on:** 10 May 2012, 08:01 »

I've been unconscious many times and I have never lost control of bodily functions. Hell, I lose consciousness almost every night around bedtime.

Omega Entity · « **Reply #65 on:** 10 May 2012, 08:09 »

Quote from: Soulsynger on 10 May 2012, 07:06

Hm... in my experience going unconscious means losing control of most bodily functions. If Sam interrupted the blood flow to Faye's head for roughly 5 seconds (give or take) it would be pretty much lights out for her for a couple of minutes.
Again, just my experience from doing self protection for almost a decade now. I'm not down with the medical details. $:-\$

@Carl-E:
Sorry. Enjoy your evening.

I think you really have to hit your head pretty hard to lose your bowels/bladder, and I know that vomiting after getting clocked in the head is an indicator of a concussion. If you're unconscious and puking, it's an indicator of a severe closed head injury.

So, just being unconscious shouldn't cause puking or loss of bowels. It takes an actual brain injury to accomplish that.

ChaosWolf · « **Reply #66 on:** 10 May 2012, 08:22 »

Quote from: Soulsynger on 10 May 2012, 07:06

Hm... in my experience going unconscious means losing control of most bodily functions.

If that were true, we'd shit the bed every night as we slept.

Near Lurker · « **Reply #67 on:** 10 May 2012, 12:13 »

And we have to be specifically trained not to.

(Wasn't Sam thirteen on their first date? Did she lose a year?)

Well, it doesn't really matter, since Marten's the backup babysitter from now on...

EDIT: Oh, sure, THIS is the death metal interlude...

cvcharger · « **Reply #68 on:** 10 May 2012, 13:38 »

Quote from: Near Lurker on 10 May 2012, 12:13

And we have to be specifically trained not to.

(Wasn't Sam thirteen on their first date? Did she lose a year?)

Well, it doesn't really matter, since Marten's the backup babysitter from now on...

EDIT: Oh, sure, THIS is the death metal interlude...

Wait, Marten? Did I miss something? Then again, if Faye is unconscious due to whatever she teaches Sam in the future, since she lives with Marten, hmm. Never mind, it makes sense now.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #69 on:** 10 May 2012, 13:54 »

I'm guessing Faye thought she's be able to easily break out of it since Sam's a kid.

Faye's last thoughts: The Force is strong with this one.

cvcharger · « **Reply #70 on:** 10 May 2012, 14:07 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 10 May 2012, 13:54

I'm guessing Faye thought she's be able to easily break out of it since Sam's a kid.

Faye's last thoughts: The Force is strong with this one.

It was only her destiny as the chosen one to be trained in the ways of the CoD barristas though she was raised to become one with the Secret Bakery.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #71 on:** 10 May 2012, 14:50 »

Yes, Jim said Sam is thirteen. If we assume she's something like 12.9 and that Jim was rounding up, then we don't have to resort to the hypothesis that QC is a work of fiction and that the author isn't 100% consistent.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #72 on:** 10 May 2012, 14:54 »

I'm pretty sure the only in-comic reference to her age listed her as 13. If that's the case, then she's 13.

FunkyTuba · « **Reply #73 on:** 10 May 2012, 15:28 »

Quote from: NotAwesomeAnymore on 10 May 2012, 03:51

I feel like today's comic shows a facet of Dora's control issues again. Jim wanted to not share something (yet) with Dora which would possibly have been slightly hurtful to most people. When Dora finds out, she puts on this "I'm sane and rational and totally cool about it" show, but her motive is actually to stop Jim keeping stuff from her. It's not that Dora necessarily wants control over what Jim does (or she is aware that that's ridiculous), but having as much knowledge as possible gives her the same feeling of being in charge of her situation.

I was going to post something along these lines, but you pretty much encapsulated it. She just has this knack for subtle reverse manipulation that allows her to keep deniability while still exerting control. By couching it in reasonableness ("You don't have to do it behind my back") she's able to convince herself that she's not being controlling ("I wasn't telling him what to do... I was telling him what *not* to do").

brew · « **Reply #74 on:** 10 May 2012, 16:16 »

butts

http://techland.time.com/2012/05/10/scientists-finally-create-robotic-buttocks-that-react-to-human-touch/

Akima · « **Reply #75 on:** 10 May 2012, 16:39 »

I thought the whole "You don't have to do it behind my back" thing was a bit odd. If two people have been on a casual date *once*, does either of them have a "back" for anyone to do anything behind? Wouldn't that require some sort of continuing relationship? Obviously Jim felt there was an issue, but then he has broken the old rule: "Don't date co-workers or business associates", so awkwardness is to be expected.

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 10 May 2012, 13:54

Faye's last thoughts: The Force is strong with this one.

Quick, test her blood for Mandalorians...

ducktape · « **Reply #76 on:** 10 May 2012, 18:51 »

I'm pretty sure you mean "midichlorians." Mandalorians were a Proud Warrior Race, of whom Jango Fett was the last. Having them in one's blood would be ... interesting ...
</nerdrant>

cvcharger · « **Reply #77 on:** 10 May 2012, 19:22 »

Quote from: ducktape on 10 May 2012, 18:51

I'm pretty sure you mean "midichlorians." Mandalorians were a Proud Warrior Race, of whom Jango Fett was the last. Having them in one's blood would be ... interesting ...
</nerdrant>

Bounty hunter in my blood, Gaaaghh!!!

jwhouk · « **Reply #78 on:** 10 May 2012, 20:29 »

What surprises do we have in store this week?

Dora is calm and collected over the whole Jim issue. 8 (12.3%)
Dora goes ape#### ballistic at Jim. 2 (3.1%)
Faye actually DOES take a liking to Samantha. 7 (10.8%)
Faye starts getting baby urges with Angus... 1 (1.5%)
...who balks. 0 (0%)
...who is all for it! (Which scares the living crap out of Faye!) 4 (6.2%)
Marten gets that reply e-mail from Padma. 11 (16.9%)
Hannelore eats at Taco Bell! 2 (3.1%)
Mar-bear and Francis talk via skype! 3 (4.6%)
Pintsize does something completely rational! 3 (4.6%)
Yelling Bird ALL WEEK! 1 (1.5%)
Spathe Ham! Waffles! Part of this complete breakfast! 0 (0%)
Guest strips. The man HAD Toronto ComicCon coming up. (Get Well Soon, Jeph.) 18 (27.7%)
I don't know. 0 (0%)
Third Base. 4 (6.2%)
I thought Jeph had only two basses? 1 (1.5%)

Total Members Voted: 65

Method of Madness · « **Reply #79 on:** 10 May 2012, 20:53 »

Quote from: Akima on 10 May 2012, 16:39

I thought the whole "You don't have to do it behind my back" thing was a bit odd.

I don't think so. He went out of his way to make sure she didn't know as a courtesy, and she was letting him know such efforts weren't necessary. I think she handled it well.

Overkillengine · « **Reply #80 on:** 10 May 2012, 21:45 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 10 May 2012, 00:27

Sam's a fast learner! Also, good for you, Dora!

It's always good to start minion training early.

On a more serious note, I bet a lot of it has to do with Sam actually getting adult interaction for an extended time. I wonder if she spends a lot of time left to her own devices.

Carl-E · « **Reply #81 on:** 10 May 2012, 21:56 »

I don't know that Faye qualifies as adult interaction.

At least, not in this case.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #82 on:** 10 May 2012, 22:23 »

Is it just me or does Jim look very Marten-like in the second and third panels?

cvcharger · « **Reply #83 on:** 10 May 2012, 22:32 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 10 May 2012, 22:23

Is it just me or does Jim look very Marten-like in the second and third panels?

Mmmnah, don't see it. Though, it looks like he got a hair cut.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #84 on:** 10 May 2012, 23:37 »

Quote from: Akima on 10 May 2012, 16:39

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 10 May 2012, 13:54
Faye's last thoughts: The Force is strong with this one.
Quick, test her blood for Mandalorians...

I hope this was intentional... otherwise: Bwahahahaha! Made my day!

@the unconsciusness thing:
Withdrawn. I'll have to confront my old teachers yet again for teaching me nonsense. -.-

@Jim:
And that soul patch still confuses the hell out of me.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #85 on:** 11 May 2012, 00:07 »

Quote from: Overkillengine on 10 May 2012, 21:45

On a more serious note, I bet a lot of it has to do with Sam actually getting adult interaction for an extended time. I wonder if she spends a lot of time left to her own devices.

We know she's not allowed to walk home by herself or be at home by herself. On the other hand, her dad probably keeps the long hours typical of a shop owner and doesn't spend much time with her, and clearly not enough quality educational time. At a guess, she's out of balance spending too much time with girls her own age.

jwhouk · « **Reply #86 on:** 11 May 2012, 00:27 »

Well, then, it's a good thing she met Faye...

pwhodges · « **Reply #87 on:** 11 May 2012, 01:56 »

Jeph's planning to stream the drawing of the comic again, using a different service (and aiming not to alienate them by using bonercat, which so upset both UStream and Justin TV!):

https://twitter.com/#!/jephjacques/status/200863113661259777

DSL · « **Reply #88 on:** 11 May 2012, 03:56 »

Re: 2185

That's some bonding right there, folks.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #89 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:17 »

Aaaaaaaand there's my moment of the week. Thanks, Jeph.

(edit: btw. if you couldn't tell I am referring to the mention of the swelling of the genital region ... sounded less dirty in my head... and vasectomies can reverse. °O)

Carl-E · « **Reply #90 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:22 »

Father of her future children? Sounds like Jim's still dating at about half his age...

Maybe plus seven or so...

techkid · « **Reply #91 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:33 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 11 May 2012, 04:22

Father of her future children? Sounds like Jim's still dating at about half his age...

Maybe plus seven or so...

Ah yes... the Standard Creepiness Rule...

Still, heaven forbid that Sam be asked to attend a divorce hearing anytime soon...

tjradcliffe · « **Reply #92 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:47 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 11 May 2012, 04:22

Father of her future children? Sounds like Jim's still dating at about half his age...

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

[In my early 40's I once dated at the boundary of the 1/2 + 7 rule and it was... different.]

Carl-E · « **Reply #93 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:49 »

Quote from: techkid on 11 May 2012, 04:33

Still, heaven forbid that Sam be asked to attend a divorce hearing anytime soon...

Good thing that her parent's divorce is final, then.

Still, it would be interesting to see her make the bailiff go unconscious...

Border Reiver · « **Reply #94 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:51 »

Couldn't grill meat for a year?

Wimp

I was back at the BBQ the next day (of course I have a horrible sense of smell).

Akima · « **Reply #95 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:56 »

I never knew there were butterfly knives with perforated blades, but there are. I wonder if Faye habitually carries a blade ("Sneak attack, bitch!"). Oh... It's a training device apparently; where's the fun in that?

And Jeph writes what he knows...

Quote from: Soulsynger on 10 May 2012, 23:37

I hope this was intentional...

I usually troll the other way round when some fanboy starts raving about how awesome Mandalorians are, by burbling about what a stupid idea it was for Lucas to introduce force-greeblies in the blood...

jmucchiello · « **Reply #96 on:** 11 May 2012, 04:57 »

Since when does Faye play with a knife at COD? She hasn't done it before. Why is she doing it now? Has she been waiting to a have an impressionable youth before engaging in this behavior? I don't get it. Perhaps something is going on with her. But I suspect no one is going to call her on it. I also don't see how neither Dora or Jim are reacting to her playing with the knife.

(And where is the rest of the COD staff?)

Soulsynger · « **Reply #97 on:** 11 May 2012, 05:11 »

Quote from: techkid on 11 May 2012, 04:33

Ah yes... the Standard Creepiness Rule...
[ ... ]

Always thought it was weird the dating range for a thirty year old (according to the comic) was 22 (-8) to 46 (+16)... somewhere his math got a life of it's own. oO

Quote from: Akima on 11 May 2012, 04:56

Quote from: Soulsynger on 10 May 2012, 23:37
I hope this was intentional...
I usually troll the other way round when some fanboy starts raving about how awesome Mandalorians are, by burbling about what a stupid idea it was for Lucas to introduce force-greeblies in the blood...

You just gave half the nerd-population and half the troll-population of the interwebs both a weird nerd-partial and a crippling chill halfway down their spine.
... I salute you.

DSL · « **Reply #98 on:** 11 May 2012, 05:15 »

Quote from: jmucchiello on 11 May 2012, 04:57

Since when does Faye play with a knife at COD? She hasn't done it before. Why is she doing it now? ...

Technically, is a broadsword a knife?

Mr. Doctor · « **Reply #99 on:** 11 May 2012, 06:18 »

Pusheen/QC was definitely the moment of the week for me

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