Topic: WCT: 2221-5 (2-6 July 2012) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread, Holiday Week Edition (Read 41506 times)

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #50 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 01:34 »

Quote from: WAYF on 04 Jul 2012, 01:04

Ok, I reverse my prediction. Tai and Dora will hook up, but because of SDCC guest strip week and the phenomenon I've heard lovingly referred to as "Nerd Flu", it's going to take forever for the story arc to actually get to that point.

And the row of Dora/Tai shippers suddenly fell over in delight.....

snubnose · « **Reply #51 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 02:06 »

Uh-hu.

"Freedom".

In a society that only has millionaires for politicians.

Yeah, right.

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #52 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 02:23 »

Heh.
Best way to tell something isn't right in your political system? People spend more time and money on getting a particular position than they could possibly hope to get back based on the post's stated salary and compensations.

pwhodges · « **Reply #53 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 03:00 »

Let's not get political here (rules!); if you have a specific point to discuss, go to find or make a thread in the Discuss! forum which is intended for such things.

Americans! - enjoy your anniversary day in the same spirit that we are the UK are enjoying our Queen's diamond jubilee!

Soulsynger · « **Reply #54 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 03:02 »

Poll maker forgot either "Waffles." or "Spathe Ham." as options. Because either could be used as an antiperspirant.

sitnspin · « **Reply #55 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 03:30 »

Quote from: Mr_Rose on 04 Jul 2012, 02:23

Heh.
Best way to tell something isn't right in your political system? People spend more time and money on getting a particular position than they could possibly hope to get back based on the post's stated salary and compensations.

This seems like pretty faulty logic. Would you prefer people run for political office just for the salary/benefits?

VonKleist · « **Reply #56 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 04:03 »

Oh you Americans (>

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I´m glad we´re done with the flag-waving here. At least for now.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #57 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 04:28 »

I just wanted to say that Momo's look of wide eyed excitement over the sparkler matched that of my son three days ago on Canada Day.

DSL · « **Reply #58 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 05:56 »

Faye, Faye, Faye ...
NEVER turn your back on a boy with a bottle rocket.

(Or, I'm guessing, a juvenile-delinquent-AnPC with two sparklers, either).

jwhouk · « **Reply #59 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 06:04 »

I'm going to have to go with our resident Weird Al Fan here: He's gonna cliff-hanger us with Taidora.

...And poor Paul and company are going to have to break out the UBMEOD's - and banhammers.

WAYF · « **Reply #60 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 06:18 »

Why thank you.

For some reason I read that acronym as UBERMODs every time. Which is sort of accurate, I guess, given that their general purpose is to restore order to the thread and make epically awesome posts which are hard-hitting yet sensible.
Or maybe Tergon's just always like that, I don't know. Haven't seen him in a while.

I like to think that Yelling Bird and "Friends" live in the same general area as the QC cast, so somewhere in that same park, Yelling Bird is shooting a gun at another gun.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #61 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 07:13 »

Quote from: Toe on 04 Jul 2012, 01:24

And somewhere, Yelling Bird's cloaca is getting singed...

Oh Yelling Bird, what won't you put there?

pwhodges · « **Reply #62 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 07:28 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Jul 2012, 06:04

...He's gonna cliff-hanger us with Taidora.
...And poor Paul and company...

There's plenty of canon which makes this particular pairing a possibility, even if only temporary or casual. But I really don't like the portmanteau terminology - it gives quite the wrong impression, and raises my hackles even when there's no other reason to object

.

cesium133 · « **Reply #63 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 08:06 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 04 Jul 2012, 07:28

Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Jul 2012, 06:04
...He's gonna cliff-hanger us with Taidora.
...And poor Paul and company...

There's plenty of canon which makes this particular pairing a possibility, even if only temporary or casual. But I really don't like the portmanteau terminology - it gives quite the wrong impression, and raises my hackles even when there's no other reason to object .

It's still better than the other portmanteau possibility: Tora.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #64 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 08:16 »

Question of the week: How is Pintsize holding sparklers when he has no digits?

Omega Entity · « **Reply #65 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 08:17 »

Maybe they're taped on? Scotch tape is pretty had to see when it's applied...

Redball · « **Reply #66 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 08:18 »

Magnets

cesium133 · « **Reply #67 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 08:30 »

After looking at the Wikipedia article for Sparkler to find out what metal they're made out of (i.e. if they're magnetic), I found out what Pintsize has planned for his sparklers:

Quote

Sparkler bombs are constructed by binding together as many as 300 sparklers with tape, leaving one extended to use as a fuse. In 2008 three deaths were attributed to the devices,[4] which can be ignited accidentally by heat or friction. Because they usually contain more than 50 milligrams of the same explosive powder found in firecrackers, they are illegal under U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations.[4]

DSL · « **Reply #68 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 09:09 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 04 Jul 2012, 08:16

Question of the week: How is Pintsize holding sparklers when he has no digits?

How does he hold on to anything? Although it was established early on he can turn his extremities into suction cups, and, with the right software corruption, giant thumbs.

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #69 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 11:02 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 04 Jul 2012, 08:16

Question of the week: How is Pintsize holding sparklers when he has no digits?

He managed to download an app for wang-limbs.

J · « **Reply #70 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 11:44 »

am i the only one who stared at this strip for a bit, thinking there were going to be animated fireworks in the sky?

Border Reiver · « **Reply #71 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 13:35 »

Yes, you were.

Akima · « **Reply #72 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 15:48 »

Quote from: cesium133 on 04 Jul 2012, 08:06

It's still better than the other portmanteau possibility: Tora.

There is something tigerish about Tora...

DSL · « **Reply #73 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 16:30 »

Quote from: Akima on 04 Jul 2012, 15:48

Quote from: cesium133 on 04 Jul 2012, 08:06
It's still better than the other portmanteau possibility: Tora.
There is something tigerish about Tora...

Well, it can't be cougarish.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #74 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 16:44 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 04 Jul 2012, 08:16

Question of the week: How is Pintsize holding sparklers when he has no digits?

His A.I. design was inspired by The Powerpuff Girls.

jwhouk · « **Reply #75 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 17:06 »

So - who's gonna ask the boss about it?

jwhouk · « **Reply #76 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 17:08 »

Just noticed something, doing an archive trawl - y'all believe it's been nearly a thousand strips since we've seen Jimbo?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #77 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 17:53 »

It would be interesting to know what he's working on now.

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #78 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 20:41 »

Y'know, todays comic reminds me of how most pornos start out....only with girls.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #79 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 20:47 »

Quote from: cesium133 on 04 Jul 2012, 08:06

Quote from: pwhodges on 04 Jul 2012, 07:28
Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Jul 2012, 06:04
...He's gonna cliff-hanger us with Taidora.
...And poor Paul and company...

There's plenty of canon which makes this particular pairing a possibility, even if only temporary or casual. But I really don't like the portmanteau terminology - it gives quite the wrong impression, and raises my hackles even when there's no other reason to object .
It's still better than the other portmanteau possibility: Tora.

Taira (pronounced Tyra).

And @cesariojpn, I like how your post implies that there is no porn "only with girls"

cesium133 · « **Reply #80 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:02 »

One could combine the ideas from cesariojpn's post and Is it cold in here?'s post... (I seem to remember a guest comic in which Jimbo writes romances for the various QC characters)

Skaltura · « **Reply #81 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:07 »

It appears as if Marten is actually pretty cool about the prospect of Tora! Tora! Tora!.

marsman57 · « **Reply #82 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:10 »

Pretty sure I am quitting QC if I have to deal with 100 strips of Tora. My call though is that she puts herself out there and then Dora lets her down, but in a gentle sort of way.

Phyysh · « **Reply #83 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:12 »

I'd bet dicks jokes to butts that by next friday Tai and Dora will have had a make-out session.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #84 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:22 »

Aww, I was hoping for drunken shenanigans

RyanW1019 · « **Reply #85 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 21:29 »

I'll take that bet. I just can't see Dora being up for it, especially since she's still mostly sober.

St.Clair · « **Reply #86 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 22:17 »

All I get from watching Tai chase after Dora is a big dose of embarrassment squick, with a side of "No, just... no."

Kugai · « **Reply #87 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 22:32 »

Excellent save Tai.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #88 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 23:09 »

Second to last panel looks like Marten is actually rooting for Tai. Dude is over EVERYTHING or what? °O

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #89 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 23:42 »

Welcome, new people!

I forecast awkwardness. It's a pretty safe bet in general.

Jimbo gets creepy with the characters.

ihaveavoice · « **Reply #90 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 00:36 »

Taidora, Tora, Taira...they're all far better and less ill-boding than Dai.

WAYF · « **Reply #91 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 01:17 »

I agree with Faye, that WAS a nice save.

The caveat: I've been in a situation where I'm trying to hang out with people for as long as possible all too often before, and it NEVER goes well, even for non-romantic purposes. I can only imagine that with romantic purposes in mind, it's going to be just as disappointing for Tai, or outright disastrous as Tai gets more and more desperate.

And oh god I need a life.

notapoisondevil · « **Reply #92 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 01:41 »

ahem.. i would just like to say

Tai is IN THERE! ohhhhhhhh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

ahem.. or..

on top of.. er inbetweeen.. er somethin..

woot.

it's not hard, i just type that way. my apologies.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #93 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 02:01 »

Dora doesn't seem that interested though. This may end in tears.

techkid · « **Reply #94 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 03:49 »

I predict a gentle let-down. Dora's still got quite a bit on her plate from her last therapy session (and the following knockout revelation from her brother), and will probably want to just concentrate on herself and her business for a bit.

Still have to admit that Tai's got game, though. She's demonstrated more ballsiness than I'll ever show (and I'm a guy! What the hell?).

0kamisama · « **Reply #95 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 03:51 »

Quote from: Akima on 04 Jul 2012, 15:48

Quote from: cesium133 on 04 Jul 2012, 08:06
It's still better than the other portmanteau possibility: Tora.
There is something tigerish about Tora...

I imagine that the code phrase for a threesome between them would be "Tora Tora Tora"...

Border Reiver · « **Reply #96 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 04:28 »

Quote from: Skaltura on 04 Jul 2012, 21:07

It appears as if Marten is actually pretty cool about the prospect of Tora! Tora! Tora!.

Why shouldn't he be? It's a decent movie, well shot, the dialogue's not stilted and at the end we get a big payoff with all the explosions.

jwhouk · « **Reply #97 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 06:10 »

At the request of the Masses: What Kind of Deodorant does Marten (and Faye) Use?

Double Secret: Strong enough for an indie boy, used by his female roomie 5 (12.5%)
Mennen and Womennen Not-so-Speed Stick 2 (5%)
Dunno. It's either something Faye bought or Dora left behind. 3 (7.5%)
Axe Body Spray. 1 (2.5%)
Brut by Fabrege. 4 (10%)
... actually, it's canned air for cleaning Pintsize. 5 (12.5%)
Pssshhhht! (You've probably never heard of it). 8 (20%)
Whatever's on sale at the dollar store. 7 (17.5%)
Febreeze. 0 (0%)
Shower to Shower. 0 (0%)
Yellow Mellow Daisy Powder and Sports Drink. 1 (2.5%)
It's something. I'm not telling you what it is. Just... trust me. 1 (2.5%)
Something else entirely. 3 (7.5%)

Total Members Voted: 40

TheBiscuit · « **Reply #98 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 09:59 »

I thought that portmanteau names for a couple were either forbidden or strongly discouraged on this forum.

Tai is giving this her best shot, I salute her for that. I don't think Dora is in the least bit interested mind you. If it comes to Tai making a more direct move, I think she'll be gently but firmly shut down. As much as she wants this, I can't imagine it is part of what Jeph has in store for the future of the strip. I think maybe that Tai continuing to try might be a perpetual part of the background of the story though... every once in a while she'll take a run at Dora, and get equally gently rebuffed. Kinda like a running gag only less funny.

Of course, when I make predictions, Jeph does the opposite.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #99 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 10:37 »

You made a prediction and then acknowledged the opposite would probably happen...which means the opposite of that (your original prediction) is probably what will happen.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

Poll

At the request of the Masses: What Kind of Deodorant does Marten (and Faye) Use?

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