Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 2897 - 2901 (16-20 February 2015)
BenRG:
@Rghfrgl,
I think that the point is that Marten is enjoying the whole Claire Augustus package: he likes the personality, the likes, dislikes and quirks. Yes, he also loves the body. However, he's fallen for the person, not the 'equipment'. Whatever the details, they're just not as important to Marten as the person that he's coming to love. That's just part of the character.
(FWIW - I agree with those who say that he is slightly bi; bodies aren't the issue rather he focusses on personalities.)
cesariojpn:
--- Quote from: Rghfrgl on 17 Feb 2015, 23:44 ---Or is it a problem on my end and I'm reading more into it then there is?
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Try not to look at it from a sexual standpoint, try and look at it from a relationship standpoint. Of course people are gonna wonder if Marten "likes being on the bottom" and other sexual things, but from this strip it appears that Claire is question the whole relationship. This is probably her first serious relationship, and of course she's having reservations about this whole deal. Is Marten really interested in her as a whole package, or is he just a "tranny chaser" as some people would say.
Genbuthesaint:
Wow, i am so glad we got this strip. I'm glad we got a look into Marten's head, i was wondering about his confident streak. I'm glad he said he still has worries and he didn't just become a different person. On another note, DAWWWWWW! I love Claire and Marten so much. They work better as a pair than Dora and Marten. Which, I'm glad to say has helped me get past their break up. Questionable Content is a hell of a drug, don't take too much too fast.
NilsO:
--- Quote from: Gladstone on 17 Feb 2015, 21:39 ---And before anyone starts complaining that things are too perfect between them (I just had to check out the subreddit, didn't I? Blech), don't worry, I'm sure Jeph will find a way to add some conflict to their relationship--he's just making it clear that Claire's trans* status won't be the cause of it.
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"Too perfect" may be a problem here. It is cute, of course, but sooner or later we get tired of that. Perfect couples are not very interesting if you want to tell a story. Therefore, I would guess Jeph has plans for serious Claireten conflicts sometime in the future. In the meantime, Claireten might fade away a little (same as MariDale), and the storyline focusing on other characters (Faye/Hanners/Sam/Dora/Sven?).
Khazgar:
I have to say - why are people STILL trying to discuss Claire's body? How often has it been said that it is a). against the forum rules, and b). against the rules of polite and decent behaviour?
My wife is disabled (note that I am NOT comparing being trans to a disability, but both states are....is "non-standard" the right word?). The conversations between Marten and Claire after their first kiss, in the bedroom for the first time naked, the conversation from today's strip...I had the same conversations with my wife, and if I had said the wrong thing she would have run for the hills and I would never have seen her again. It's an incredibly private thing for someone whose body is a little unusual, and the fear of rejection is immense. My friends and family were decent enough not to bring up the topic, realising that it was between us...so why can't we just respect Claire and Marten (and through them, all other real-life trans/cis couples) and allow them their privacy?
And regarding Marten's "personality change"...
I can draw many parallels between Marten now and myself when I was his age. When I was in my mid-twenties I met my future wife (been together since 1998 now) and suddenly everything changed in my life. I was confident with her, I made the first move, I suddenly seemed to know what to say or do - everything seemed to come together. Before I was drifting, with her I found my purpose in life, made some serious life-decisions, started a career, etc. etc.
Thinking about it, everything was there before - I just needed a catalyst to get my ass out of the rut it was in and that was her. I know it sounds really corny, but she inspired me to be a better person and she still does today. I think Marten is going through a similar experience with Claire now, and I wouldn't be surprised if it all impacted on his career plans - although I am sure that Jeph wil surprise us, and as the previous poster said, there is potential for conflict with Claire here.
Marten is growing up (as are some of the other cast members), and QC has come a long way from the gag-a-day format - and I think that it is a much better comic for it. The storytelling is compelling and it's become my favourite web comic now. Go Jeph, keep on doing what you do and keep the awesome coming!
PS: First time poster ;)
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