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WCDT: 2626-2630 (Jan 27 - 31 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Schmorgluck:
--- Quote from: de_la_Nae on 28 Jan 2014, 20:05 ---I find physical intimacy to be an actual need, one that dramatically improves quality of life when it's fulfilled at least a little bit.
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I agree. And I suspect my incapacity to ever fulfill it a is a huge fuel for my chronic depression.
Technetium:
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--- Quote from: Technetium on 28 Jan 2014, 05:14 ---I mean, it's like saying that slipping a girl a drug in her drink is less creepy if she ends up not pressing charges afterward.
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Are you serious? It's nothing like that! You're comparing drugging and taking advantage of someone to making a somewhat lame pass at a girl you've been talking to at a party... Do you honestly think they're on the same level?
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No, and I never said they were. They don't have to be for the type of comparison I made.
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--- Quote from: Technetium on 28 Jan 2014, 05:14 ---And honestly, where is this going? What are Marten's expectations, and what are Delilah's expectations? What if Delilah is looking for "tonight only"? Does Marten have a history that indicates that he easily emotionally detaches from women he has close relations with? He hasn't really thought about this at all (again, this goes back to the whole "directionless" thing) and he's probably going to end up with some big regrets when it doesn't end up how he would like.
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It's a hook-up at a party, don't you think it's too early to be talking of expectations, wondering where it's going, etc? There's nothing wrong with having some "naughty" fun with someone you've just met when you're both up for it and consenting adults. If it feels good just go for it. You can figure out later if you're actually compatible and interested in having a serious relationship, but none of that matters right now.
Marten's taking initiative, being more assertive and letting go of himself a little and Delilah seems to be a free spirited and open minded girl, I see this arc as a really positive and much needed development for our main character. Whether it results in a serious relationship or not is irrelevant at this point (imo).
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That's all fine in theory, and I have nothing against people who are into casual hook-ups and have positive experiences from it, but you have to have the right personality for that. Marten doesn't. Marten's a guy who beats himself up over perceived mistakes he makes that he perceives as ruining his relationships. Honestly, I would have more confidence in Marten's ability to handle this scenario if he went around remarking that he wanted to bang random chicks with giant tits, because at least I could be sure he'd have the necessary emotional detachment.
Based on the new update, it looks like Jeph is heading the comic in the direction of repercussions for Marten. Like I said, he loves tormenting his characters.
mustang6172:
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--- Quote from: K1dmor on 28 Jan 2014, 19:15 --- Someone should tell Jeph that he didn't include the copyright in the bottom of the last 3 strips.
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Clearly Jeph has abandoned his copyright and we are now compelled to all start spinoff comics!
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Forget the comics! I'm just going to sell unlicensed QC merchandise on Cafe Press!
aliensporebomb:
Poor "Mark!"
riccostar:
Forseeing Marten try to fall into self pity over the one night stand and then have to get his crap beaten back into him by Tai or the CoD staff.
Also it looks as though Delilah was a little more inebriated than Jeph let on when she first decided to hook up with Mark...
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