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Pintsize: Butts.

6 (7.3%)

Marigold: Play DS and do the wallflower.

4 (4.9%)

Faye and Angus: Dance and sloppy makeouts!

0 (0%)

Tai: DJ'ing, of course.

11 (13.4%)

Dora: Coffee for the DJ booth!

0 (0%)

Marten: Bad dancing and moping afterwards.

5 (6.1%)

Claire: Non-consensual snuggles and brandy taste tests.

4 (4.9%)

Hannelore: sweeping up all the rice and sterilizing the knife for the cake.

7 (8.5%)

Momo: Making sure there was something old, something new, etc.

2 (2.4%)

She'd suggest a 5-yen piece in the shoe instead, however.

0 (0%)

Space Ham with Waffle Fries as the main course!

10 (12.2%)

Who cares? CONGRATS LINDS!

33 (40.2%)

Total Members Voted: 80

[jwhouk]

And we start the week with a rather topical poll...

(P.S. - Congrats Linds!)

[westrim]

Who the heck is Linds? And I say this after checking Jephs twitter and Google at large for the name, including with wedding. A forum search has two mentions, neither of which offer insight. And dang it, I was gonna do a thread with a poll on dangerous places for kids...

[Pilchard123]

Read.

Become educated.

[muon]

I went with "Who cares? CONGRATULATIONS LINDS!" as a vote for all of the above, although I suppose "Space Ham with Waffle Fries" is pretty much the same thing.

[westrim]

Read.

Become educated.

Well, these threads are for discussing the comic, and tangentially its author, but definitely not people only active in other sections of the forum, so excuse me. You really need to find a way to say 'here's an explanation' other than "become educated," because that's rather demeaning for multiple reasons (implications, assumptions, insults, etc.). Perhaps you could say "here's an explanation"!

[Pilchard123]

Ah, yes. I see how that could have been phrased better. I shall try not to do it again. Sorry.

[Kugai]

Hmmmm

That main course sounds yummy.

[Is it cold in here?]

Congratulations!

[westrim]

Snappy birthday Jeph!

[pwhodges]

Who the heck is Linds?

Linds is one of the top ten posters (by count) in this forum as a whole.  For people who habitually post in different parts of the forum, it can be hard to remember that there are also people who only post in one section or another and so never become aware of each other - please don't let that become a reason to take offence.

[Is it cold in here?]

http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php?action=profile;u=7346

[FunkyTuba]

yay linds!

HB Jeph!

[celticgeek]

Tacos and a beer does sound very good.  Should we invite Tai and Dora?

[aldonius]

For that last 30 seconds Jim's internal organs were heading directly to somewhere in the far southeastern Indian Ocean.

I've been in a situation like that, you think you're over someone, but seeing them with someone just hits you and ugh.

[Method of Madness]

There's no classy way to say what I'm thinking, so...yay tacos indeed. Was the forum link removed because of the whole malware thing or has it been gone a while without me noticing?

[Near Lurker]

It's only gone today - it's not the only one gone, either...

[Method of Madness]

Yeah, they're all gone. I don't remember what else was there, though.

[mustang6172]

I like meatloaf.

[Loki]

I want to see Jim+daughter hanging out at some place alone, talking about why Daddy is drinking.

Suddenly, spiders begin to crawl up Jim's legs...

[cesariojpn]

There's no classy way to say what I'm thinking, so...yay tacos indeed. Was the forum link removed because of the whole malware thing or has it been gone a while without me noticing?

So that explains why I got the page where it said QC was an attack site today. I knew that Flattr link that was right below the forum link was bad news!!

[KOK]

For that last 30 seconds Jim's internal organs were heading directly to somewhere in the far southeastern Indian Ocean.

I've been in a situation like that, you think you're over someone, but seeing them with someone just hits you and ugh.

But Jim and Dora was never an item. They went on one date, and decided that it was not to be.

[Shjade]

But Jim and Dora was never an item. They went on one date, and decided that it was not to be.

I believe the reason given for that "not to be" was "I'm not ready for a relationship right now" on Dora's part, right?

So while they were never an item, it's still a little bit of a kick in the pants for Jim to see Dora apparently just fine being in a relationship with not-him not long afterward.

[plusorminus]

I believe the reason given for that "not to be" was "I'm not ready for a relationship right now" on Dora's part, right?

So while they were never an item, it's still a little bit of a kick in the pants for Jim to see Dora apparently just fine being in a relationship with not-him not long afterward.

I'm not sure I'd classify the Tai-Dora coupling as "not long afterward" in regards to the Jim date. The entire Marten-Padma arc played out before Tai and Dora hooked up, and even that took some time to develop. I personally do not like Jim and think he needs to go after some more age-appropriate women. However, I do think that if he and Tai's places had been switched and Tai was the one Dora dated right after Marten, Tai would have gotten the "I'm not ready" speech and Jim would be giving the sweetheart kisses.

[Akima]

Tacos... Well played, Jeph, well played... 

[Loki]

Akima:  Is there an innuendo I am missing?

[Mad Cat]

At first I wondered how Sam suddenly got to be almost as tall as her dad. Then I realized her pose was meant to indicate leaping as for joy.

I wish tacoes and beer made me that joyful.

[mtmerrick]

I sincerely hope that that's "shit, she's moved on already" disappointment and not homophobic disgust. It's hard to tell.

[GarandMarine]

Mad Cat why in the godddess's name don't they? Tacos and beer are AWESOME! Even shitty taco bell tacos can be improved with some cervesas

But yeah, fully acceptable response Jim, just stay out of the tequila buddy. (I am assuming it's "wait what happened to "need some time"?" and not homophobic disgust, Jim strikes me as a pretty cool dude and Sam doesn't parrot any hate stuff like kids that age would.)

[SJCrew]

I sincerely hope that that's "shit, she's moved on already" disappointment and not homophobic disgust. It's hard to tell.

DURRR, AUTHOR WHO IS CONSTANTLY INJECTING SEXUALITY TOLERANCE SEMINARS IN HIS COMICS SUDDENLY MAKES JIM A GAY-HATING DOUCHEBAG, DURR.

That said, he does look younger.

[cesariojpn]

I sincerely hope that that's "shit, she's moved on already" disappointment and not homophobic disgust. It's hard to tell.

DURRR, AUTHOR WHO IS CONSTANTLY INJECTING SEXUALITY TOLERANCE SEMINARS IN HIS COMICS SUDDENLY MAKES JIM A GAY-HATING DOUCHEBAG, DURR.

For a comic that has introduced us to a trans character and a lesbian relationship, coupled with crude sexual jokes and positive(?) sexual messages here and there, there has to be some discourse from the other side of the aisle. I mean, I can't see this world being so raindrops and lollipops without there something going wrong.

[Sidhekin]

I was about to say, Jim does look younger.  Less grey, none of those lines on his face (ignoring the stubble), smaller glasses ...

Jephzibah style development, or was Jim actively trying to look younger for Dora?

[Mr_Rose]

Wonder if Jim is trying to convince himself he didn't "turn [Dora] gay" or similar. Like "just how badly did I screw up that date?" style. Seems self-centred enough for that a least…
Because he doesn't know her history at all unless they've talked offscreen whilst exchanging baked goods ad coffee beans.

[mtmerrick]

With all this tolerance there has to be someone intolerant. But i do hope it isn't Jim. I like Jim.

[K1dmor]

I was about to say, Jim does look younger.  Less grey, none of those lines on his face (ignoring the stubble), smaller glasses ...

Jephzibah style development, or was Jim actively trying to look younger for Dora?

 Maybe he was in a "post-divorce look" before? That was a long (?) time ago.

[Mlle Germain]

It really didn't occur to me that Jim's reaction might have to do with homophobia and I still think it's unlikely. I think it's just that thing aldonius pointed out: You liked someone, it somehow didn't work out, but it's still hard to see them with someone else especially since you are still single in spite of going on at least one date. I really think Jim wouldn't have had that reaction if he was in a relationship himself.
Although I remember him saying that he didn't really want anything serious, he really seems to be looking for something.
I did not notice that Jim looked younger. But now that you mention it... yes, he does.

[bhtooefr]

Yeah, that's a GLOOOOOOM reaction that has nothing to do with sexual orientation.

Basically the same class of reaction that Tai and Marten had when they found out that Dora was going on a date with Jim.

[ankhtahr]

Yeah, I don't think it's a homophobic reaction, it looks more like surprisal to me. Probably paired with disappointment.

[Fluffy Dragon]

So that explains why I got the page where it said QC was an attack site today. I knew that Flattr link that was right below the forum link was bad news!!

I'm pretty sure it was one of the ads that were at fault, and not Jeph & Co.
two other webcomics I read were flagged at the same time, Menage á 3 and Go Get a Roomie.
the company that deals with the ads probably removed it within minutes, but the warning remains for a few hours (gone now, though).

[TinPenguin]

Hey Jim, Dora has a great recipe for tacos!

[pwhodges]

I'm pretty sure it was one of the ads that were at fault, and not Jeph & Co.

An ad feed used by a lot of comic sites was hacked following an automatic update of some software on the server which opened a hole in their security.  There was no actual virus present, just code designed to be detected as malware; this was a targetted attack aimed at getting the comic sites blacklisted by Google - as they were.

[Shjade]

Akima:  Is there an innuendo I am missing?

Yes. Yes there is.

I'm not sure I'd classify the Tai-Dora coupling as "not long afterward" in regards to the Jim date. The entire Marten-Padma arc played out before Tai and Dora hooked up, and even that took some time to develop. I personally do not like Jim and think he needs to go after some more age-appropriate women. However, I do think that if he and Tai's places had been switched and Tai was the one Dora dated right after Marten, Tai would have gotten the "I'm not ready" speech and Jim would be giving the sweetheart kisses.

Maybe, maybe not. Maybe if Jim had known Dora for years prior to their date and gave her the kind of You Are Completely Awesome speech Tai did he'd have tugged her back up on her feet sooner. Who knows?

Point being, it didn't work out that way and this is his first notification that there's not going to be a second chance for him with Dora in the foreseeable future.

[Border Reiver]

Akima:  Is there an innuendo I am missing?

Yes, and it is a little crude, and fortunately for Sam - just a little above her head ATM.

[Nepiophage]

In Jim's place I'd want something a lot stronger than beer.  And where is Tai's right hand? Has it something to do with the expression on Dora's face?

[cesariojpn]

Although I remember him saying that he didn't really want anything serious, he really seems to be looking for something.

Looking for something "low pressure." Or a relationship, I can't make sense outta it.

[Madmartigan]

I believe the reason given for that "not to be" was "I'm not ready for a relationship right now" on Dora's part, right?

So while they were never an item, it's still a little bit of a kick in the pants for Jim to see Dora apparently just fine being in a relationship with not-him not long afterward.

I'm not sure I'd classify the Tai-Dora coupling as "not long afterward" in regards to the Jim date. The entire Marten-Padma arc played out before Tai and Dora hooked up, and even that took some time to develop. I personally do not like Jim and think he needs to go after some more age-appropriate women. However, I do think that if he and Tai's places had been switched and Tai was the one Dora dated right after Marten, Tai would have gotten the "I'm not ready" speech and Jim would be giving the sweetheart kisses.

You bring up age appropriate when Dora is likely 8 years older than Tai?

Jim, imo, is 40s-early 40s.  Dora is the oldest of "the group" and I'm betting at this point she's 30.

I'm so-so on age difference.  Mostly 20 year old and a 40 year old.  They're just at WAY different points in their life.  I don't understand what "age inappropriate" about Jim/Dora. 

[judemorrigan]

Akima:  Is there an innuendo I am missing?

Let's just say that the traditional alternative to tacos would be hot dogs.

[bhtooefr]

Dora's 26, I thought.

[Black Sword]

Am I allowed to point out the hypocrisy of people screaming for tolerance for lesbian relationships while voicing disapproval of relationships with age gaps?

[Valdís]

Most definitely, Black Sword.

[lot_jockey]

Akima:  Is there an innuendo I am missing?

Yes. Yes there is.

I'm not sure I'd classify the Tai-Dora coupling as "not long afterward" in regards to the Jim date. The entire Marten-Padma arc played out before Tai and Dora hooked up, and even that took some time to develop. I personally do not like Jim and think he needs to go after some more age-appropriate women. However, I do think that if he and Tai's places had been switched and Tai was the one Dora dated right after Marten, Tai would have gotten the "I'm not ready" speech and Jim would be giving the sweetheart kisses.

Maybe, maybe not. Maybe if Jim had known Dora for years prior to their date and gave her the kind of You Are Completely Awesome speech Tai did he'd have tugged her back up on her feet sooner. Who knows?

Point being, it didn't work out that way and this is his first notification that there's not going to be a second chance for him with Dora in the foreseeable future.

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1963

Jim wanted another try once Dora sorted her issues out.