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The Ask Jeph thread
capnk8:
--- Quote from: missscenester ---So...
Supposedly, QC takes place on the North East, correct?
"Hella" is strictly a slang used in Northern California,
Well then, why do they sometimes say ''Hella'' in QC? I've noticed Faye said it once...and I've seen it another time as well.
It's just been a question I've had.
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"Hella" started in NoCal, but it's migrated. After all, in today's age of instant messaging, you can have a friend in California whose slang you absorb... which is what happened out here in the boonies of Idaho. (And trust me: at the point when Idaho has picked up something, the entire world has it.)
I know that here, or at least among my people, it's used fairly ironically. I can totally see Marten and Co. using it in that same way.
jeph:
--- Quote from: Bearer ---I've got like 2 questions
-If you could create the perfect band, who would be in it or what instruments would be included?
Four guitarists, two drummers, a keyboardist, a cello player, a horn section, and a bassist. Basically I think Mogwai and GYBE should get together and make babies.
-also, is there anything you'd break the fourth wall for? Like, idk, some amazing personal event that you've just got to tell a huge audience?
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Nope. Breaking the fourth wall is not something I ever plan to do in QC.
--- Quote from: Coolhanderik ---Hi Jeph,
alright so...how much wood could a woodchuck chuck, IF, a woodchuck, COULD chuck wood?
Also, any cool movies you're looking forward to seeing this year?
Also, blogs lol?
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Four cords per day per woodchuck is the figure I've always seen. I am really bad at movies. I guess there will be some with explosions this summer? Finally, more like "blaughalgbalughalghhgs lol".
--- Quote from: Kirbo ---Hey Jeph, any chance I can be the drummer for Marten's band?
I've played for over half my life (10 years), and I'm fairly ok.
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Maybe. If I do a drum-less track (and I'm sure I will eventually) I might release the raw audio files. We'll see!
--- Quote from: spectrumsa-z ---1) If your characters were real, which of the girls do you think you would be most attracted to?
2) What is you favorite newspaper-type comic (as in the funnies)?
3) Have you ever been to Vegas? What's your opinion on it?
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1) I think of them more like family members than seperate people, so I don't think I'd be "attracted" to any of them. The girls are like little sisters to me.
2) As far as extant strips go, Get Fuzzy, hands down.
3) No, but I'd like to go someday. Gambling and insanely cheap drinks sounds like a good time! Also it would give me the chance to punch Phil Helmuth in the dong. Man I hate that guy.
--- Quote from: the tree ---[list=1][*]If QC were set somewhere other than wherever it is set, would that affect it massively?[*]Do you actually hang around in coffee shops QC-style or know anyone that does?[*]Is Martins work ever going to come into the story? Does he speak to anyone at work? Or do anything? Does anything ever happen in that anonymous location?[/list:o]
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• Probably not to a huge extent, provided it wasn't right where Faye grew up.
• I used to go to coffee shops and just read for a couple hours. Don't have time for that anymore.
• The idea of doing "workplace comedy" just doesn't interest me very much. It's more likely that I'll do a strip about marten LOSING his job.
--- Quote from: Kalani ---In comic 469, what flavor of pie is Raven wearing on her head?
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Cherry, obviously.
--- Quote from: Ravenbomb ---What did you think of the Punks & Nerds "Why I Don't Write 'Questionable Content'" comic?
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I loved it. Best QC parody ever.
--- Quote from: Manta Ray ---Have you ever heard/listened to Jeffrey Lewis or the Moldy Peaches?
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Nope!
--- Quote from: Electric Monk ---Hey Jeph-dude, I was curious... I'm kinda new to reading your comic (Lovin it, by the by), and I recently finished reading through the whole archives. Anyhow, I just realized that every single girl has their hair cut short. This made me curious. Do you personally like short hair more versus long hair, or do you just tend to draw short-haired girls?
Yes, this is a silly question.
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Short hair is easier to draw, and I have more fun doing it. Also I have a soft spot for girls with short hair!
--- Quote from: the man in the moon ---Do the characters spend a lot of time on the internet that we just don't happen to see in the comic? If not, where did they pick up all the kEwL iNtAtRoN hAkK0rS slang from?
Chris
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Yes. They all have wireless internet and they surf the net while they poop (also off-panel).
--- Quote from: ProphetHobo ---Dear Jeph,
Are your boobs real?
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Realer than YOURS, Double-D McHugeTits.
--- Quote from: October Blues ---Jeph,
Why has Faye bought 4 pairs of glasses in the course of the strip, when the strip technically has only gone on for around a month or two?
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She just likes buying glasses.
--- Quote from: Strike Reyhi ---I've seen you make a Metal Gear Solid reference in a comic so...
Which Metal gear games have you played(if any) and impressions (good bad okay?)
also Which systems do you have and or do you favor computer games?
also are you getting any next gen systems (or maybe already have X360?)
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I am really picky about video games because free time to play them is a premium. I played the first MGS I think? And I have pretty much every game system prior to this current crop of "next-gen" consoles. I've got a pretty good gaming PC setup so I have utterly no interest in an Xbox 360 at this time. I do think I'ma need a PSP eventually though, if only for Me and My Katamari.
--- Quote from: Dark Flame ---Are you willing to provide a full explanation and description of the craziness in the I Like Fish board? Since I'm lost/confusing/in awe of what a party that must've been.
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Uh, we were drinking.
--- Quote from: The Mighty Mopdecai ---Hey Jeph.
Two questions for you
1. Are you planning to do something special for strip 600
2. Any plans for coming over to the UK soon.
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1. I guess not!
2. I'd like to do the UK Comics Thing next year, I've been talking to Liz from www.stuffsucks.com and apparently it's a lot of fun.
--- Quote from: Karranir ---I notice you said yelling 'Freebird' is retarded...
Is yelling 'Play some Zepplin' at a Tiger Army concert just as retarded, or more so?
Also, does having done so make me retarded?
My fragile ego hangs on your answer, goode sir.
Editted to clear up extra HTML tags! yay.
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It is important not to yell anything about classic rock to bands that do not play classic rock in the first place. This is a lesson we all must learn eventually.
--- Quote from: Shezralyn ---What does this 'notorious nurr' thing mean? And have you been to Australia? Does the popularity of your comic still surprise you? And last, have you studied any psychology? You seem to be unnaturally perceptive and articulate on emotional issues.. which is one of the things I Love about this comic.
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It doesn't really mean anything. I have not been to australia but I'd like to go! And no, I have absolutely no background in the mental studies.
--- Quote from: Leon ---Can we change your mind about the no nudity thing? You know you want too. Psh and it's their fault if they get fired for looking at work. Think of what Pintsize would say if you told him he wasn't ever going to see any boobies.
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No.
--- Quote from: KimJongSick ---Are there any real-life people whose lives inspired the idea to begin QC?
Edit: Also, since Steve's wang's name is Lil' Stevie Ray Vaughan, what badass blues guitarist is Marten's schlong named after?
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Nope, they're entirely fictional. Marten's is a secret.
--- Quote from: koip ---why do you complain about not getting any sleep EVERY SINGLE DAY? it's pretty annoying.
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I'd answer this but apparently you're not posting anymore. OH NOES
--- Quote from: Moiche ---Jeph, if you had pick one festival this year: Bonnaroo, Lallapalooza, Coachella, Sasquatch, etc. which one would it be? Funds & travelling expenses be damned.
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I utterly loathe festival shows, but if I had to pick one I'd pick Coachella. Best lineup I've seen.
--- Quote from: Alegis ---Strange question perhaps that bothers me ;
Before drawing #1, did it take a (really) long time before that to sketch a general storyline for ?#eps and cast? Or improvised 'along the way' at the start ?
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It took a couple months of thinkin' before I had enough ideas in my head to start the comic. Of course, almost all of those ideas immediately went out the window, but hey.
--- Quote from: missscenester ---So...
Supposedly, QC takes place on the North East, correct?
"Hella" is strictly a slang used in Northern California,
Well then, why do they sometimes say ''Hella'' in QC? I've noticed Faye said it once...and I've seen it another time as well.
It's just been a question I've had.
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Marten's from California. Also hella is spreading all over thanks to the inter-nets.
valley_parade:
--- Quote from: jeph ---Marten's is a secret.
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I'll bet it's Buddy Guy or Freddie King.
Electric Monk:
Jeph answered my silly question! Now I wish I had written a better question. Something "deep".
Black_Cherry_:
Jeph, you are totally lying on the naked thing. :P You once drew a suicide girl. With big boobies.
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