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WCDT Strips 3661-3665 (22nd to 26th January 2018)
BenRG:
As Jeph put it in the news post space today, Faye is oblivious. I think that she also probably has disregarded all of Bubbles hints, partly because I don't think that she has ever consciously considered this but mainly because (and this is sad) I can't see Faye seeing anyone loving her in that manner ever again without being led to that realisation by the nose.
--- Quote from: fayelovesbubbles on 23 Jan 2018, 22:17 ---So how are we to interpret Faye thinking back to Bubbles calling her beautiful as she's about to fall asleep, smiling and blushing? That isn't really something you do with just a friend.
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The key element is 'conscious realisation'. It is probably related to Faye's discussion about ideal partners in this strip. IMO at least, Jeph is just reminding us here that Faye isn't consciously fully (or even more than slightly partly) aware of Bubbles being attracted to her but, on a subconscious level, a part of her is aware and is more than willing to reciprocate.
This is realistic, IMO. I don't think most people take one look at someone and say 'yes'. They have to fight back against their own neuroses and self-doubts first as well as learn to interpret subconscious messages on both side. No, I'm not expecting any quick resolutions here, BTW.
--- Quote from: Mr_Rose on 23 Jan 2018, 22:30 ---Classic setup, this; the protagonist goes to find their best friend a suitable SO but everyone they identify is either “unworthy” or makes them feel jealous for no obvious reason (only to them of course) until the eventual epiphany/kiss.
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Basically, yeah: It's a classic romcom plot framework. I wonder if Jeph's just going to knock it down quickly or if he's planning on play this out, either seriously or satirically.
--- Quote from: Tova on 23 Jan 2018, 23:03 ---Well, maybe tomorrow we'll see ... wait...
*runs off to check Patreon*
Ha. Well. Anyway. As you were. :mrgreen:
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Please don't do that; it's not polite.
oeoek:
Grin. love panel 6 of today (3663)
anahata:
--- Quote from: Eastrim on 23 Jan 2018, 23:17 ---Always fascinating when an artist who actively dislikes this forum and a large portion of his fanbase for shipping has his own characters ship unironically.
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The sort of shipping that is discouraged is when there are no indications in the comic that the relationship might or even could happen. With Bubbles and Faye, it's been made clear enough that Bubbles has feelings for Faye, though maybe not the other way round.
Anyway, Amanda and Evie's wide-eyed enthusiasm about it does them no favours. I wouldn't want to be seen behaving like that.
pwhodges:
--- Quote from: Eastrim on 23 Jan 2018, 23:17 ---an artist who actively dislikes this forum
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I think that was successfully changed through 2011 and the following years. Now, instead of "actively dislikes" I suggest "tolerates with studied indifference".
JoeCovenant:
--- Quote from: pwhodges on 24 Jan 2018, 02:05 ---
--- Quote from: Eastrim on 23 Jan 2018, 23:17 ---an artist who actively dislikes this forum
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I think that was successfully changed through 2011 and the following years. Now, instead of "actively dislikes" I suggest "tolerates with studied indifference".
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Hmmm...
I was not aware of that!
Sounds like the "Oldfield School of Fandom" to me.
"Yes, these people are responsible for me living the lifestyle that I have, and appreciate my artistic output... but their all weirdos and I want nothing to do with them." ... kinda thing ??
That saddens me.
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