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WCDT Jan 24th to Jan 28th, 2022 (pages 4706 to 4710)
Gyrre:
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--- Quote from: Gyrre on 23 Jan 2022, 21:57 ---[expletives delted] Not sure exactly what May's outfit is meant to represent, but it looks good on her. Even though the lack of sleeves and her hair being in a high ponytail instead of some manner of bun keeps throwing me off.
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I don't think it's period dress; I think that it's May's idea of professional dress. Remember that she's Marigold's manager now so she has to look professional. She's trying to look like an office-bound manager type and, yes, that includes the little white collar!
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Honestly, that collar is why I was guessing faux-period clothing. I can't speak for the rest of the world, but the only time I've seen a collar like that in the 'States is goth clothing and period samples/replications. And the aforementioned goth clothing is usually going for a pseudo or faux period look.
EDIT: For some reason I misremembered May ad having specifically stated the coffee was for Marbear. Guess I really did need that nap after starting this thread.
pwhodges:
--- Quote from: snubnose on 24 Jan 2022, 07:39 ---<stuff about potatoes>
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Sweet Potatoes are not the same as the common Potato. Most have a moderate glycaemic index (44, which is classified as low), and high fibre (much more than potatoes), as well as magnesium and anti-oxidants.
Wombat:
I actually prefer my coffee drinks with oat milk over cow milk. I don't think oat milk tastes similar enough to be disguised as cow milk in a drink, though-- the difference is why I prefer it. Like Claire says, it's subjective, but if Marigold (or whoever, just assuming) can also taste the difference, I think May should consider the potential reaction from that.
(Though I don't think May would keep it hidden long-term-- strikes me more that she'd bring it up next time Marigold went for cow milk, to be like, "I got you a coffee with oat milk and you didn't even notice." Then cue reaction.)
John Allenson:
As to the fashion:
The silhouette is the Pigeon Front of Late Victorian, around the turn of the century. Earlier Victorian would have had a bustle (padded butt). Georgian liked the Empire Waist, the fabric tight around a (smaller) bust then loosely draping.
A less modified version would have sleeves, with the same lace at the cuffs.
The black shirt with the bit of lace at the neck would look darling with a brooch, particularly a cameo. I'd prefer the shirt to be pleated and looser, like a kilt, but it would be a pain to draw.
Now, as to the substance of the comic. Both May and Claire are being manipulative; which is in character for each of them.
hedgie:
--- Quote from: Wombt on 24 Jan 2022, 08:43 ---I actually prefer my coffee drinks with oat milk over cow milk. I don't think oat milk tastes similar enough to be disguised as cow milk in a drink, though-- the difference is why I prefer it.
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I absolutely love dairy, but when steamed for a latte or similar, I rather prefer soya. Which is strange, because I'd never think of substituting out the cow milk I drink at home.
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