Topic: WCDT: 2231-35 (16-20 July 2012) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (SDCC Wk 2) (Read 34414 times)

Throg · « **Reply #100 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 14:15 »

Quote from: Thrudd on 19 Jul 2012, 11:16

Is this The END?
Will butts disease go into remission once again?
Will Willis return to inflict more cheeky humour?

Tune in tomorrow.
Same BUTT Time.
Same BUTT channel.

nana nana nana nana nana nana nana

Tova · « **Reply #101 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 16:41 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 19 Jul 2012, 13:27

Should "Lesbrarians" be a legitimate term?
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Total Members Voted: 19

That was quick...

jwhouk · « **Reply #102 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 18:42 »

I aims to please.

sitnspin · « **Reply #103 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 19:29 »

Tai's anchor tattoo has disappeared again.

jwhouk · « **Reply #104 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 20:06 »

She has more magically appearing/disappearing tats than anyone else in the webcomic world.

Boomslang · « **Reply #105 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 20:09 »

Considering the state of technology, digital tattoos and color-shifting sheets are hardly impossible. That or Jeph is more concerned about story and humor than consistent details. We may never know.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #106 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 21:21 »

Jeph himself has said that small details will fluctuate and that we shouldn't attach too much importance to them.

jwhouk · « **Reply #107 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 21:23 »

IOW, Bellisario's Maxim.

Carl-E · « **Reply #108 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 22:19 »

I'm wondering what's tatooed below the bikini line...

A downward pointing arrow, with the words "Caution: Use may result in extreme giddiness, odd verbalizations and temporary loss of motor control. Owner does not assume any liability for damages."

jwhouk · « **Reply #109 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 22:22 »

"You must be this tall to ride this ride."

...So sue me, I spent the evening at the local county fair.

snubnose · « **Reply #110 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 23:27 »

Quote from: Boomslang on 19 Jul 2012, 20:09

[...] That or Jeph is more concerned about story and humor than consistent details. [...]

What ? Are you implying this comic isnt perfectly perfect ? BURN THE HERETIC !!!

Soulsynger · « **Reply #111 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 23:42 »

I want a delicious cookie now. It sounds delicious.

badbum61 · « **Reply #112 on:** 19 Jul 2012, 23:56 »

LIBRESBIANS!

snubnose · « **Reply #113 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 00:53 »

OMG.

I knew Jeph likes to be cruel to his characters.

But this is just ... just ... NOOOO !

How does Dora manage to miss Tai's interest all this time, anyway ?

Tova · « **Reply #114 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 01:13 »

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ObliviousToLove
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SelectiveObliviousness

Milesb · « **Reply #115 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 01:23 »

Isn't Marten supposed to be the socially inept one when it comes to relationships?

I thought Dora could at least spot it when somebody has the hots for her!

Poor Tai though, it looks like Dora just 'dun think of Tai in that kind of way.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #116 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 01:36 »

...No, I'm pretty sure Dora isn't oblivious, you guys, she just has a condition where you take a course of action that seems logical but UH OH it was the diametric opposite of what you SHOULD have done

It keeps happening to the characters in QC so much I am tempted to call it Northampton Syndrome

themacnut · « **Reply #117 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 02:02 »

So in the one corner we have Tai, heavily embarrassed by her admission of feelings to Dora. Possibly so embarrassed she may even avoid Dora for the forseeable future, and if not will most likely avoid talking about said admission.

And in the other corner we have Dora, who while stunned and probably flattered by Tai's admission of feelings, appears to have self-esteem issues so strong they'll make up any excuse to get her to believe that Tai won't (or can't) follow up on her admission. Which means Dora probably won't follow up on it either.

End result: both miss out on their chance to at least try out a relationship with each other. Unless one of them breaks the stalemate and actually goes and talks to the other one. Which, this comic being how it is, could actually happen, but it'll be a while.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #118 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 02:30 »

I don't think Dora is being oblivious at all. She just thinks Tai may have forgotten her confession and will therefore continue to act as if she's just a friend. It's still too early for Dora to be able to say if she feels the same way about Tai.

techkid · « **Reply #119 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 04:25 »

This is kind of a depressing twist, but probably one that many people encounter at least once in their life.

Quote from: themacnut on 20 Jul 2012, 02:02

So in the one corner we have Tai, heavily embarrassed by her admission of feelings to Dora. Possibly so embarrassed she may even avoid Dora for the forseeable future, and if not will most likely avoid talking about said admission.

And in the other corner we have Dora, who while stunned and probably flattered by Tai's admission of feelings, appears to have self-esteem issues so strong they'll make up any excuse to get her to believe that Tai won't (or can't) follow up on her admission. Which means Dora probably won't follow up on it either.

End result: both miss out on their chance to at least try out a relationship with each other. Unless one of them breaks the stalemate and actually goes and talks to the other one. Which, this comic being how it is, could actually happen, but it'll be a while.

You pretty much summed it up how I see it as well. Dora's self esteem has never been particularly noteworthy. She retrospectively sabotaged her OWN relationship with her own insecurities, and most likely still has lingering issues (ones that those memories will more than willingly replay for) that leaves her emotionally blind ("she's so blinded by her own emotional past, that she can't see what's going in her present" is the closest meaning I can think of).

Tai's always been interested in maintaining a stable, monogamous relationship, but so far has never managed to achieve one, not even for a short length of time. One-night-standing and polyamorous romps are no ways to learn about relationships (they're fun and all, but sex is meaningless if your pursuit is about love).

Whether either of them like it or not, no matter how uncomfortable one or the other is, or how they think the other one is, they're going to have to talk it over. Sober if possible.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #120 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 05:58 »

um so are we not talking about how dang cute Dora looks in this comic? Love that first panel

Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 20 Jul 2012, 01:36

...No, I'm pretty sure Dora isn't oblivious, you guys, she just has a condition where you take a course of action that seems logical but UH OH it was the diametric opposite of what you SHOULD have done

It keeps happening to the characters in QC so much I am tempted to call it Northampton Syndrome

The twist at the end of the comic is that it turns out Northampton was built on a small, rather unambitious Hellmouth.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #121 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 06:12 »

Quote from: themacnut on 20 Jul 2012, 02:02

[ ... ]
End result: both miss out on their chance to at least try out a relationship with each other. Unless one of them breaks the stalemate and actually goes and talks to the other one. [ ... ]

Which, in my experience, is how it always is with mutual attractions. I hope it doesn't come to that tired use of trite tropes. (Hah... there is a song in that.)
... can't watch anymore of these uncertainty-escapades. °O

jwhouk · « **Reply #122 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 06:34 »

What is interesting to remember is that Dora was the one who "chased" Marten. And Angus pursued Faye, as Wil did Penelope (and, arguably, Cosette did with Steve).

If something is gonna happen, one of 'em is gonna have to pursue it.

Boxilar · « **Reply #123 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 06:39 »

One thing to keep in mind is that Dora and Tai don't exist in a hermetically sealed bubble where no outside influence can get it. While they may be unintentionally picking up their respective relationship idiot balls, Marten and Faye are still in play. Both Dora and Tai will talk to their respective co-workers about this. Marten and the Pugnacious Peach live together and will compare notes. Plots will be hatched. Hilarity WILL ensue.

Or not. Either way, it'll be interesting.

Quote from: jwhouk on 20 Jul 2012, 06:34

What is interesting to remember is that Dora was the one who "chased" Marten. And Angus pursued Faye, as Wil did Penelope (and, arguably, Cosette did with Steve).

If something is gonna happen, one of 'em is gonna have to pursue it.

If by pursue you mean "Leapt upon him like a ravenous bear" where Steve and Cosette are concerned, then yes, she aurguably pursued him.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #124 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 07:26 »

Hell yes! Delicious Cookies!

And Dora in panel 3 <3

Vurogj · « **Reply #125 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 07:30 »

So reading the comic, and checking out the replies is making me wonder, what tone of voice are people thinking Dora is using as she talks out loud to herself? Try it yourselves, say her line in panel 4 in some different tones. I'm undecided as to how she's expressing herself here. Reachng at straws, I guess her body language *might* be leading towards thoughtfully dismissing the whole idea, but it's hard (for me at least) to tell.

DSL · « **Reply #126 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 09:18 »

Leaning toward dismissive (it is Dora, after all) but doubtful. This ain't over.

NotAwesomeAnymore · « **Reply #127 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 10:39 »

I dunno, I wouldn't have interpreted it like that if the title wasn't "No, Dora, No!" Like, I also try not to get ahead of myself and read into things in romantic situations. Even when people are that direct. It balances out all the hope and excitement a bit, which usually wins.

Thrudd · « **Reply #128 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 11:34 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 20 Jul 2012, 05:58

The twist at the end of the comic is that it turns out Northampton was built on a small, rather unambitious Hellmouth.

From what we have seen it is no way or form a Hellmouth.
Maybe an apathetic, diabetic portal on roller skates with a penchant for sloth - a Heckmouth?

At worst it could be a crossing of the ley-lines from Jersey with with the one from the San Fernando Valley and the one from Boston with the possibility of something from Buffalo [shudder].

WAYF · « **Reply #129 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 12:52 »

Dora in Panel 1 looks an awful lot like Marten to me.

I don't think Faye will let this stand. Possibly Hannelore won't either (remember the space arc? "HE. IS. FLIRTING. WITH. YOU.")

ASmellyOgre · « **Reply #130 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 13:43 »

Quote from: WAYF on 20 Jul 2012, 12:52

Dora in Panel 1 looks an awful lot like Marten to me.

I don't think Faye will let this stand. Possibly Hannelore won't either (remember the space arc? "HE. IS. FLIRTING. WITH. YOU.")

When I watch the livestream, I sometimes have no idea who is being drawn until the piercings/boobs/glasses are drawn, and I know I'm not the only one who has this problem. All of the main characters look fundamentally similar, although the newer ones do look quite a bit different from each other. I guess it has to do with the fact that Jeph grew as an artist doing this.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #131 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 15:32 »

It's been remarked upon multiple times in the comic itself that Dora and Marten look creepily alike. The earliest instance I can remember of someone pointing out their similarity is 374.

Carl-E · « **Reply #132 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 15:47 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 20 Jul 2012, 15:32

It's been remarked upon multiple times in the comic itself that Dora and Marten look creepily alike. The earliest instance I can remember of someone pointing out their similarity is 374.

Fixed the link (I think).

This comic presaged SOOO many things...

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #133 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 15:50 »

Dangit, sorry about that. I fixed mine too; even though it's not necessary now

jwhouk · « **Reply #134 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 16:25 »

Should "Lesbrarians" be a legitimate term?

Of course! It's right there in the Venn Diagram! 24 (42.9%)
It's a COMIC STRIP. Lighten up! 5 (8.9%)
NO! IT IS NOT PROPER ENGLISH! 1 (1.8%)
Yeah, like we use that around here? 1 (1.8%)
C'mon, it's kinda cute. 5 (8.9%)
Even if her sheets changed colors. 8 (14.3%)
DAMN YOU WILLIS! 9 (16.1%)
Spathe Ham!? 1 (1.8%)
Waffles? 2 (3.6%)
Uh... Mellow Yellow ? ? ? 0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 56

Tova · « **Reply #135 on:** 20 Jul 2012, 20:14 »

Quote from: idontunderstand on 20 Jul 2012, 02:30

I don't think Dora is being oblivious at all. She just thinks Tai may have forgotten her confession and will therefore continue to act as if she's just a friend. It's still too early for Dora to be able to say if she feels the same way about Tai.

She is being oblivious AND thinks Tai has forgotten her confession - which she denies to herself was genuine because Tai was drunk.

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #136 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 02:23 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 20 Jul 2012, 05:58

um so are we not talking about how dang cute Dora looks in this comic? Love that first panel

Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 20 Jul 2012, 01:36
...No, I'm pretty sure Dora isn't oblivious, you guys, she just has a condition where you take a course of action that seems logical but UH OH it was the diametric opposite of what you SHOULD have done

It keeps happening to the characters in QC so much I am tempted to call it Northampton Syndrome

The twist at the end of the comic is that it turns out Northampton was built on a small, rather unambitious Hellmouth.

That would explain the damage to the kitchen.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #137 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 03:11 »

Quote from: Tova on 20 Jul 2012, 20:14

Quote from: idontunderstand on 20 Jul 2012, 02:30
I don't think Dora is being oblivious at all. She just thinks Tai may have forgotten her confession and will therefore continue to act as if she's just a friend. It's still too early for Dora to be able to say if she feels the same way about Tai.

She is being oblivious AND thinks Tai has forgotten her confession - which she denies to herself was genuine because Tai was drunk.

Actually, yes, I think you're right. I didn't read it very carefully I guess..

TinPenguin · « **Reply #138 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 04:18 »

Dora in Panel 2 looks an awful lot like a chimpanzee.

Carl-E · « **Reply #139 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 05:02 »

Quote from: cesariojpn on 21 Jul 2012, 02:23

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 20 Jul 2012, 05:58
Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 20 Jul 2012, 01:36
It keeps happening to the characters in QC so much I am tempted to call it Northampton Syndrome

The twist at the end of the comic is that it turns out Northampton was built on a small, rather unambitious Hellmouth.

That would explain the damage to the kitchen.

Ha! Never thought of reading that one in that way. I always thought the realtor was dodging the issue.. .

Sorflakne · « **Reply #140 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 16:36 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 21 Jul 2012, 04:18

Dora in Panel 2 looks an awful lot like a chimpanzee.

So do many, many other people when they wake up in the morning

Carl-E · « **Reply #141 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 16:42 »

Especially those of us with body hair.

Omega Entity · « **Reply #142 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 19:57 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 21 Jul 2012, 05:02

Quote from: cesariojpn on 21 Jul 2012, 02:23
Quote from: iduguphergrave on 20 Jul 2012, 05:58
Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 20 Jul 2012, 01:36
It keeps happening to the characters in QC so much I am tempted to call it Northampton Syndrome

The twist at the end of the comic is that it turns out Northampton was built on a small, rather unambitious Hellmouth.

That would explain the damage to the kitchen.

Ha! Never thought of reading that one in that way. I always thought the realtor was dodging the issue.. .

I always read that one as 'Let me show you the kitchen (to illustrate exactly -why- we want no witchcraft tomfoolery)'.

Tova · « **Reply #143 on:** 22 Jul 2012, 19:38 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 21 Jul 2012, 05:02

Ha! Never thought of reading that one in that way. I always thought the realtor was dodging the issue.. .

The divergence of interpretations in this forum never ceases to fascinate me. That interpretation had not even occurred to me.

And people get surprised when a member of the cast fails to see things that they think is obvious. Ha!

Omega Entity · « **Reply #144 on:** 23 Jul 2012, 22:12 »

For those wondering about Tai's tattoos -

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