It could be because Marten completely blew it off (the girl definately did not persue Marten at all after he told her he was taken) and that made Dora pissed, but it really does seem like a 360 from her previous reactions.
but if it becomes a pattern, then there will be real problems. [/overanalyze]
I think Dora's doing this mostly to fluster Marten because it's still cute to do so. Throw in that small part where she really is insecure about secrets, plus some girls' natural tendency to want to keep their guys off guard and confused.... So this incident is still mostly about the fun and games, but if it becomes a pattern, then there will be real problems. [/overanalyze]
I'm not ready to believe Jeph's gone this low. He's already acknowledged in his own comments that this sort of topic would show up.
I'm willing to see exactly where this plays out tomorow before I make any assumptions about whats going to happen. Its not unusual for an author to bate a reaction out of his or her audience, and give them a completely different outcome.
Then again, if you REALLY want to read between the lines, I'm sensing a certain amount of tension. Its been a whole season now since we started this new arch, and we haven't really run into anything major as far as story development. And if I'm reading things right, there's a certain sense of distance between Dora and Martin now. Much less lovey-duvy. Could be a cooling off period. Could be worse.
Lets wait and see.
script done. my characters are behaving like idiots. Should be funny
So wasn't it just a bit ago that Dora was laughing about Marten freaking out over seeing Hanner's boob? She said that she didn't need to worry about him cheating because he was so guilty over it. And now she's getting all uptight that he was asked out by a girl (and clearly turned her down)? Look, I've been hit on before while in a relationship. It happens- people don't know. As long as I say I'm taken/not interested, no harm, no foul, right? It's also not the first thing I'd tell my partner later. It's not like I'm hiding anything- just doesn't seem important. So why is she getting jealous over nothing? I've never really liked Dora, and I'm secretly hoping that her insecurities cause them to split up. Just the comics lately have seemed contradictory. I guess... real life can be that way too.
(Dang look at how long I spent analyzing/ranting about a comic. I need to get out more.)
Yeah that just was bothering me...
Who the fuck is Jeff.Jeff is what I call Jeph at five in the morning after not sleeping for over twenty hours.
This is why she's allowed to make impulsive decisions but noone else in her life is. Her reactions are simple: In a situation she's in control of, she's all flirtatiously liberated, in situations she's not in control of, she's screaming jealous.
The only reason to tell a significant other that you have been asked out is to intentionally make them jealous, if your significant other knows the person who asked you out, or if you have conflicted feelings from it.
. There was one comic, awhile ago, where Marten and Faye are talking, and he says that things with him and Dora are not doing so well. And then the comic stopped, and nothing ever came of it.
Wow. I don't even remember "the hair incident". You guys are impressive. I didn't really analyze this comic at all, except to think that Dora's being bitchy, but something did come to mind. There was one comic, awhile ago, where Marten and Faye are talking, and he says that things with him and Dora are not doing so well. And then the comic stopped, and nothing ever came of it. And it's been bugging the hell out of me. So, as long as this comic actually exists (I dream a lot) I could definetly see the relationship going through difficulties. And I was going to say something else, but I was trying to find a spell checker (one allegedly exists) and forgot. Oh yeah! A couple people have mentioned that they are just going to wait and see what happens on Monday. Guys, really? Jeph (in my opinion) is notorious for leaving us with cliff hangers and then giving us a couple Pintsize comics or something. Don't get me wrong, I love Pintsize, but I also think that Jeph loves tormenting us.
...Is there a reason you completely distorted the spelling of their names? Just wondering. It sounds... Nordic or something now. I dunno why Nordic, I just look at the names and think of Vikings. Or the French...
Ah yes. Admittedly, I usually have to go back and change 'Martin' to 'Marten'. I wouldn't bother, only I saw what happened to people who didn't. I don't have problem with Jeph though, cause that's such a cooler spelling than Jeff....Is there a reason you completely distorted the spelling of their names? Just wondering. It sounds... Nordic or something now. I dunno why Nordic, I just look at the names and think of Vikings. Or the French...
I'm poking fun at people who talk about Fay and Martin - you know, the characters that Jeff draws. :roll:
Oh sure, blame the Commies. That is lazing hate-mongering in my opinion. The Commies are just too easy.
And anytime a woman is angry, of course she has to be on the rag. You know, I don't really want to talk to you any more. You seem to be a very presumptuous person.Oh sure, blame the Commies. That is lazing hate-mongering in my opinion. The Commies are just too easy.
the commies are in this case a referral to the PMS, having a red flag usually indicates menstrual bleeding.
I have nothing against communism except that it's a a form of government that can never work, simply because of human nature
Wow. I don't even remember "the hair incident". You guys are impressive.
Personally I kind of hope this causes a split because it's been a while since things have been shaken up. Who's the newest character, Sven's intern? Not exactly rocking the boat with that addition. What would Questionable Content be like in case of a Dora/Marten split? Would CoD be a safe haven? Would Faye make her move? How would Sven react to getting dumped? Does Raven make a move on Sven? How does Marten deal with a break-up? We've seen him when he's single and used to it, we've seen him on top of the world, but we've only seen him lose everything for a brief 48 hours between the talk with Faye and kiss with Dora.If this gets that big, I'm going to be desperately coming back to QC every 5 minutes even though I know it won't be updating til the next day. Damn.
And bring back Steve, I am honest to God concerned for the webcomic character. Weeks ago, he was a wreck, playing with empty liquor bottles. What's Meena's deal, did she screw it up with him too?
And thus concludes my epic first post.
Seeing Dora about to lower the boom on Marten is funny in and of itself.
They don't. I'm always pissed off, so one more inconveniece doesn't make much of a difference.
They don't. I'm always pissed off, so one more inconveniece doesn't make much of a difference.
Really? What a horrible way to live.
QC is taken over by Jim Davis and gradually becomes less and less funny"Gradually"?
Yeah... fuck Dora.I would.
Yeah. Double standard. Fuck Dora.
And since there was a discussion about this earlier, yes, women do act irregularly during PMS. My current girlfriend, whith whom I've had the luck of beeing with for a year, tends to blow up about any little detail. ("Do you need any help with that?" "I CAN DO THIS ON MY OWN!"
a sudden change of personality (even for a short while) needs a reason. (Maybe she was molested the day before and we never saw, and now her resentment towards men is growing)
Whenever my girlfriend tried to give me shit about having lied I just beat her until she realized that I was right all along. Its true that not all relationships are all peaceful and fluffy, sometimes you just gotta smack the bitch.
Whenever my boyfriend tried to give me shit about having lied I just beat him until he realized that I was right all along. Its true that not all relationships are all peaceful and fluffy, sometimes you just gotta smack the bastard.
Whenever my girlfriend tried to give me shit about having lied I just beat her until she realized that I was right all along. Its true that not all relationships are all peaceful and fluffy, sometimes you just gotta smack the bitch.
OK, found it. The thread with Dora complaining about Marten's haircut starts with number 857. Dora did apologize and show some self-awareness.
I think that we have to be careful whenever we attempt to apply deeper meaning to the funny situations that occur in QC. It is true that Jeph often foreshadows plot developments weeks or even months in advance (in real time). However, many times, his slice-of-life jokes have no deeper meaning. Seeing Dora about to lower the boom on Marten is funny in and of itself. It does not have to have a deeper meaning on either of their parts, or be a reflection on the current state of the relationship or portend that their good times together are nearing their end.
I think that subconciously, many of us feel that Marten and Faye are "meant" to be a couple. But Faye is no where near ready to be in a "serious" relationship. An arm's length "frenemy with benefits" relationship with Sven is the best that she is capable of handling for the foreseeable future.
I do believe that there have been several significant clues from the very beginning that Hanners has a unrequited crush on Marten. But because of her OCD, I do not believe that she is capable of acting on her attraction to her (and Dora and Faye know this). In the meantime, she is more than content to be just friends with Marten, Faye & Dora. I believe that thier friendship is more important to her than she lets them know. More importantly, she will not do anything that will jeopardize these friendships. So, I do not see Hanners as waiting in the wings to snatch up Marten, even if his relationship with Dora should end.
Whenever my girlfriend tried to give me shit about having lied I just beat her until she realized that I was right all along. Its true that not all relationships are all peaceful and fluffy, sometimes you just gotta smack the bitch.
That, sirrah, is not funny in the slightest.Whenever my boyfriend tried to give me shit about having lied I just beat him until he realized that I was right all along. Its true that not all relationships are all peaceful and fluffy, sometimes you just gotta smack the bastard.
Now it's hilarious. Put it on the 'net and you'll have defenders in no time.
Sorry, but I don't see a Marten/Faye relationship happening anytime soon, if ever. The few times we've seen them alone together lately they just seem awkward together. I don't think post-"The Talk" ended up the way either of them wanted or expected. Sure, Faye knew that Dora would snatch Marten up, but she did ask Dora to promise "not to steal Marty away completely." She obviously expected to continue a significant friendship with him, more than 3rd wheel or roommates who barely see each other. From some conversations with Faye shortly after "The Talk," it would seem Marten also expected something more than what they have now. But aside from working at the library and band practice (what has Deathmole been up to?), Dora has monopolized Marten's time. This obviously bothers Faye a lot, and is probably what drove her to jump Sven. But she's witnessed Dora's overreaction on a few occasions so she's decided to just deal with the situation as is for fear of upsetting the apple cart. I don't think Faye is over Marten. However, losing Marten was a big step in self-improvement for her, so I don't see her acting on any feelings. Plus she has feelings for Sven at the moment as well. Marten probably misses hanging out with Faye, but he's over her. So sorry, but I think the Marten/Faye ship has sailed.