Topic: WCDT: 2706-2710 (19 - 23 May 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 60088 times)

Lubricus · « **Reply #50 on:** 19 May 2014, 22:11 »

Yay for Marten! Not he just has to find happiness in his own life...

techkid · « **Reply #51 on:** 19 May 2014, 22:39 »

Over-analysis must be a running trait in their family.

"Stop talking and let me be happy for you." That phrase has so many uses and purposes. I love it.

Fenriswolf · « **Reply #52 on:** 19 May 2014, 23:34 »

I don't usually aww at comic strips but in this case apparently: awww. Happy face.

snubnose · « **Reply #53 on:** 20 May 2014, 00:05 »

Okay, thats a scene that will never happen between me and my mother.

For reasons I wont reveal.

J · « **Reply #54 on:** 20 May 2014, 00:26 »

dawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Shjade · « **Reply #55 on:** 20 May 2014, 00:32 »

For once it's Marten using the dom voice.

pwhodges · « **Reply #56 on:** 20 May 2014, 01:26 »

Marten is being the perfect son.

St.Clair · « **Reply #57 on:** 20 May 2014, 01:31 »

And his spine grew three vertebrae that day.

Loki · « **Reply #58 on:** 20 May 2014, 03:30 »

Mah :/

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #59 on:** 20 May 2014, 04:35 »

Quote from: DSL on 19 May 2014, 08:50

Historically, cowboys work for ranchers (who own the ranch). Or they work for whichever entity owns the cattle. Not having seen whatever Jeph has decided is on Hanners's storage media, I can't say for sure Hanners is into (pictures of) historic beef wranglers (or the dime-novel image thereof peddled to tenderfeet Back East) or today's fetish fuel.

Heheheh. Beef wrangler. Heheh.

DSL · « **Reply #60 on:** 20 May 2014, 04:49 »

WHAT is that budgie doing.

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #61 on:** 20 May 2014, 04:51 »

It's not a budgie, it's a Kakapo, and it's mating vigorously. Or it's beef wranglin'. your choice

ZoeB · « **Reply #62 on:** 20 May 2014, 05:56 »

VV? The kid turned out alright, didn't he?

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #63 on:** 20 May 2014, 07:25 »

He's being a Sassy Bird!

pwhodges · « **Reply #64 on:** 20 May 2014, 08:56 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 19 May 2014, 13:08

Guys. Stop. Talking. About. Hanners. Masturbating. Or I will lock this thread!

Global Moderator Comment I didn't lock the thread, but I did remove a post that was over the line for this forum. This part of the forum is for talking about the comic, not what people prefer to do in private.

DSL · « **Reply #65 on:** 20 May 2014, 08:59 »

I recently saw a couple hummingbirds doing that, among other things, and it was pretty clear to me they were trying to kill one another.

Storel · « **Reply #66 on:** 20 May 2014, 10:21 »

Finally she cares about her impact on Marten's life? It's about time!!

DSL · « **Reply #67 on:** 20 May 2014, 11:06 »

Quote from: Storel on 20 May 2014, 10:21

Finally she cares about her impact on Marten's life? It's about time!!

I think Jeph tried to depict it sum], she always did. She just took her own sweet time recognizing him as a not-kid anymore (and, TBH, Marten took his own sweet time presenting himself as such. Moms just can't help responding to that.)

QuestionableIntentions · « **Reply #68 on:** 20 May 2014, 13:04 »

Quote from: DSL on 20 May 2014, 11:06

Quote from: Storel on 20 May 2014, 10:21
Finally she cares about her impact on Marten's life? It's about time!!

I think Jeph tried to depict it sum], she always did. She just took her own sweet time recognizing him as a not-kid anymore (and, TBH, Marten took his own sweet time presenting himself as such. Moms just can't help responding to that.)

Well, TBH, that was her own fault too. Being prude is one thing, letting sex toys lying around her little son and (IIRC) introducing him to "the girls" is another.
I guess it could mess up your perception of your own kids when you let them get in on such adult things on such a young age

greywolfe · « **Reply #69 on:** 20 May 2014, 18:46 »

Aaaand Marty is once again shown that he is the most indecisive, passive being on the planet. His mother just one-upped him

Kugai · « **Reply #70 on:** 20 May 2014, 18:46 »

That depends on how you do it. And it's better than going the other way when talking about *ShockHorror* SEX

Annnnd Marten claims the high ground here.

Jazzmaster · « **Reply #71 on:** 20 May 2014, 20:08 »

I don't think I quite understand Jeph's comment for today's comic.

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That's more like the Marten we know and are exasperated with.

Aziraphale · « **Reply #72 on:** 20 May 2014, 20:27 »

Quote from: Jazzmaster on 20 May 2014, 20:08

I don't think I quite understand Jeph's comment for today's comic.

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That's more like the Marten we know and are exasperated with.

I think he's referring to Marten's comment in the last panel.

Loki · « **Reply #73 on:** 20 May 2014, 22:37 »

As Veronica aptly noticed, Marten is talking not (only) about his mother taking risks, but him.

pwhodges · « **Reply #74 on:** 20 May 2014, 23:57 »

Marten, remember when you took a risk and followed Vicky? Didn't work out, but yet it did work out really.

HauntingPoem · « **Reply #75 on:** 21 May 2014, 00:13 »

Looks like my 3 week prediction till engagement may have been more accurate than I originally thought....

Thrillho · « **Reply #76 on:** 21 May 2014, 00:54 »

VV expressing my attitude to life there.

snubnose · « **Reply #77 on:** 21 May 2014, 01:35 »

Taking risks is not the problem, finding risks is.

Akima · « **Reply #78 on:** 21 May 2014, 02:18 »

We are born into risk; its a matter of what you notice...

Jazzmaster · « **Reply #79 on:** 21 May 2014, 08:09 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 20 May 2014, 23:57

Marten, remember when you took a risk and followed Vicky? Didn't work out, but yet it did work out really.

No kidding. I don't even know why we keep seeing these conversations.

About a month or so ago I went back and re-read the entire comic up to the most recent strip. And when reminiscing about his move to stay with Vicky, Marten said himself that it wasn't so bad, because he took a risk, and is able to say he tried his best.

However, many strips later the entire Padma incident came crashing down, and it ended in a confrontation with Faye where she had to basically tell him the same thing, as if it was a lesson he had not already learned.

And now, current Marten is a man baby who doesn't know how to take any risks at all? Seriously?

So yes, maybe Jeph is right. Maybe Marten is exasperating as a character, because we keep reading about how he's a total loser who sucks at life and doesn't understand how to tackle the real world, but nothing ever changes.

Perhaps I just need to relax and let the story tell itself.

KOK · « **Reply #80 on:** 21 May 2014, 08:20 »

Depending on what mood he is in, he thinks that the move north worked out rather well, or that it didn't. Not so strange.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #81 on:** 21 May 2014, 10:14 »

Major life lessons don't get learned all at once.

Storel · « **Reply #82 on:** 21 May 2014, 11:06 »

Quote from: Jazzmaster on 21 May 2014, 08:09

So yes, maybe Jeph is right. Maybe Marten is exasperating as a character, because we keep reading about how he's a total loser who sucks at life and doesn't understand how to tackle the real world, but nothing ever changes.

Just like a real person! Amazing!

Quote from: Jazzmaster on 21 May 2014, 08:09

Perhaps I just need to relax and let the story tell itself.

Maybe.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 21 May 2014, 10:14

Major life lessons don't get learned all at once.

Bingo.

Kugai · « **Reply #83 on:** 21 May 2014, 15:23 »

It just occurred to me - now we have TWO members of the Reed Clan in residence.

Let the games commence!!

pwhodges · « **Reply #84 on:** 21 May 2014, 15:58 »

Just noticed the poll:

Quote from: Poll

A very, very, VERY hot moderator, sweltering in the jungle.

It was last week I was in the jungle (Cambodia).

jwhouk · « **Reply #85 on:** 21 May 2014, 17:10 »

Uh oh. Marten Mom and Jim the Baker. What' s next?

Three dads! #### yeah! 12 (23.5%)
She moves, he avoids, shenanigans ensue. 3 (5.9%)
He dumps her - and mom ends up moving in with MARTEN! 2 (3.9%)
Sam becomes Veronica's prodigy! 4 (7.8%)
Step-sibling hi-jinks! 3 (5.9%)
"AUNTIE FAYE!" is heard at least ONCE this next week. 8 (15.7%)
"Auntie Dora" never will be. 3 (5.9%)
Marten Dad and Dad Two (Dad Harder) show up. Hilarity Ensues(tm). 6 (11.8%)
A week of Yelling Bird strips - because Jeph's between comic shows. 5 (9.8%)
Spathe Ham, Waffles, and stars in Claire's eyes! 4 (7.8%)
A very, very, VERY hot moderator, sweltering in the jungle. 1 (2%) <== I was wondering when PWH was going to notice this.
As always: OTHER (please specify) 0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 51

Zwammy · « **Reply #86 on:** 21 May 2014, 18:15 »

Quote from: Kugai on 21 May 2014, 15:23

It just occurred to me - now we have TWO members of the Reed Clan in residence.

Let the games commence!!

Spoiler: Mom Reed wins.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #87 on:** 21 May 2014, 18:55 »

Seriously great comic this one! Finally no awkwardness!

Jazzmaster · « **Reply #88 on:** 21 May 2014, 19:20 »

Quote from: Storel on 21 May 2014, 11:06

Quote from: Jazzmaster on 21 May 2014, 08:09
So yes, maybe Jeph is right. Maybe Marten is exasperating as a character, because we keep reading about how he's a total loser who sucks at life and doesn't understand how to tackle the real world, but nothing ever changes.

Just like a real person! Amazing!

True. Marten's problems aren't exactly unique either.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 21 May 2014, 10:14

Major life lessons don't get learned all at once.

Bingo.
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Seconded.

Dale and Marigold's relationship reminds me an awful lot of the last one I was in. Hell, even our respective body types are quite similar...

Method of Madness · « **Reply #89 on:** 21 May 2014, 19:33 »

Well played, Dale.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #90 on:** 21 May 2014, 22:33 »

Dale seems to have some aptitude for managing relationships.

This relationship is going to be good for both of them and address both their needs, so why do I keep thinking of it in terms of how good it is for Marigold?

sluthy · « **Reply #91 on:** 21 May 2014, 23:06 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 21 May 2014, 22:33

Dale seems to have some aptitude for managing relationships.

This relationship is going to be good for both of them and address both their needs, so why do I keep thinking of it in terms of how good it is for Marigold?

Because we've known Marigold for longer and seen more of her backstory than Dale's, so we can identify with her more?

Tova · « **Reply #92 on:** 21 May 2014, 23:10 »

As a corollary to that, Dale has always seemed confident in the strips we've seen of him, whereas we've seen Marigold at her most vulnerable. I've no doubt the relationship will be good for them both, but we've seen concretely how it might be good for Marigold.

NilsO · « **Reply #93 on:** 22 May 2014, 00:02 »

Quote from: Tova on 21 May 2014, 23:10

As a corollary to that, Dale has always seemed confident in the strips we've seen of him, whereas we've seen Marigold at her most vulnerable. I've no doubt the relationship will be good for them both, but we've seen concretely how it might be good for Marigold.

Well, Dale admitted being a virgin before meeting Marigold, so I guess Dale had a lot of insecurity issues regarding women. The way he interacted with Marigold earlier, indicated he had no clue on how to treat women in general. He made all the wrong moves. Despite this, he seems to be a nice person.

Meganerds like Marigold and Dale need a lot of external help, guidance, and threats if they ever are to hook up. They should be forever grateful to Momo and May.

Kugai · « **Reply #94 on:** 22 May 2014, 00:05 »

But what happens when Glasses Avatar Girl (forget her name) suddenly pops back into their lives?

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #95 on:** 22 May 2014, 00:18 »

She May, she May not. But that would probably be interesting, for certain values of interesting.

Kugai · « **Reply #96 on:** 22 May 2014, 00:25 »

Indeed it May

NilsO · « **Reply #97 on:** 22 May 2014, 01:10 »

Not this May

Has Dale stopped using his Augmented Reality glasses completely? If that is the case, May may never return

Mlle Germain · « **Reply #98 on:** 22 May 2014, 02:35 »

Quote from: NilsO on 22 May 2014, 00:02

Meganerds like Marigold and Dale need a lot of external help, guidance, and threats if they ever are to hook up. They should be forever grateful to Momo and May.

I assume this is meant jokingly, but do you have any idea how condescending this sentence sounds?
There is no need to patronise anyone like that. I know the term "meganerd" is a quote from Faye; doesn't make it any better, though. I hate when people look down on others like that.

1) Some people are insecure about themselves and thus not too good with meeting new people and getting into relationships. This has however nothing to do with being a nerd or not.
2) There is also no need to desperately push other people to finally hook up with someone - your worth as an adult is not based on whether you've hooked up with anyone or not. In this case, it was good that Momo helped Marigold to get over some of her incsecurities and it is nice that it worked out as it did, but there is no need for Marigold and Dale to be eternally thankful to anyone for it. Today's comic shows that they an obviously very well manage a relationship on their own.

Schmee · « **Reply #99 on:** 22 May 2014, 02:40 »

I'm still waiting for Marigold and Dale to sit together admiring a sunset or something, and in the distance you see a fighter jet yelling "fucken FINALLY"

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