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Title: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 08 Mar 2009, 23:11
It's after midnight and there doesn't seem to be a WCT yet.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mr. Penston on 08 Mar 2009, 23:31
Well then...

I suppose this week we'll see Faye unhinge her jaw and eat Sven alive?!
We can only hope.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Lost Coastlines on 08 Mar 2009, 23:32
Well then...

I suppose this week we'll see Faye unhinge her jaw and eat Sven alive?!
We can only hope.

Oh dear Lord I hope not.  Haven't you seen those pictures of a python trying to eat an alligator?  Seriously disgusting.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 08 Mar 2009, 23:35
At any rate we may see Faye unhinged.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Nightson on 09 Mar 2009, 00:01
Hah, Steve's shirt.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: D on 09 Mar 2009, 00:06
Was that his reward from The US Department of Kicking Your Ass?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Tybalt on 09 Mar 2009, 00:12
Meh.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kazukagii on 09 Mar 2009, 00:13
Glad to see Hanners noticed Steve's bread. I mean beard. Yeah, beard. That had nothing to do with toast. Or grain. Or bread! NO, BEARD! I SAID BEARD.

Nice bread.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 09 Mar 2009, 00:14
Hannelore's subconscious is something I would wish on my worst enemy.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Tybalt on 09 Mar 2009, 00:17
subconscious??
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: cory54321 on 09 Mar 2009, 00:21
Great, now I'm going to imagine bugs inside peoples' beards.
Wait, this is also reminding me of Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. O_O


Tybalt, your icons are always mesmerizing.  :-o 
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: assface420 on 09 Mar 2009, 00:26
Hah, Steve's shirt.

I'll second that.
I want one.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: bhtooefr on 09 Mar 2009, 00:53
I voted VespAvenger, although technically, she was probably hired by the USDoKYA before Steve.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: fifthfiend on 09 Mar 2009, 01:02
DAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Hanners awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: 714 on 09 Mar 2009, 01:04
OMG, you all may hate me and think this is lame but wouldn't Hanners/Steve be an interesting concept? Him with his women issues and her with her...issues...

I don't know, I probably think i am lame as well. It just jumped right out at me as I read the comic.

I'm done now.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Doug S. Machina on 09 Mar 2009, 01:04
Clearly Hannelore's mind is a terrifying place. Also:

Hah, Steve's shirt.

OMG, you all may hate me and think this is lame but wouldn't Hanners/Steve be an interesting concept? Him with his women issues and her with her...issues...

I don't know, I probably think i am lame as well. It just jumped right out at me as I read the comic.

I'm done now.

It'd be interesting.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Darke on 09 Mar 2009, 01:18
I would part with disgusting amounts of money for Steve's shirt.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: atimholt on 09 Mar 2009, 01:19
Dang, I came on here to mention Steve's shirt. I'll just add to the conversation:
I also think (or at least like to think) that the shirt is confirmation of his government work.
I'd maybe buy that. Except I'm saving all my money to buy an expensive musical instrument that I'm way too excited about, to the point where I link to it in forum posts that have nothing at all to do with it (http://megatar.com).
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Thaes on 09 Mar 2009, 01:28
That bread-strip was hilarious in so many ways. Or then it was very hilarious, but only in one way.

One of the things more amusing than that is imagining Hanners with a bushy beard. Which I shall be doing every time someone mentions "HanTai".
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: lauren! on 09 Mar 2009, 01:39
I would buy Steve's shirt as well.  It's better than the one I'm wearing right now, which reads:  I commented in a forum where I had nothing insightful to add to the conversation, and all I got were some bitchy responses.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Schmorgluck on 09 Mar 2009, 02:05
All you need is loaf.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mojo on 09 Mar 2009, 02:21
Hm.  Out of curiosity, when WAS the last time Steve and Hannelore were in a strip together?  Quite some time ago, I think...
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: justfornothing on 09 Mar 2009, 02:39
Anyone else notice Marten's gay-but-not-awkward-about-it pose in the first panel?

Also could be a touching-himself-in-a-nonchalant-way pose.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: fifthfiend on 09 Mar 2009, 03:27
Anyone else notice Marten's gay-but-not-awkward-about-it pose in the first panel?

Also could be a touching-himself-in-a-nonchalant-way pose.

Dude, what?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Border Reiver on 09 Mar 2009, 04:21
Hanelore's reaction should be good for Steve's ego - I mean what self respecting man doesn't want women to stop dead in their tracks, point and scream?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Headwoünd on 09 Mar 2009, 05:54
She should see his hopeless-drunk-beard.

And I agree, that is pretty much a strange pose to sit in. It says "Cheerio Sir, I could not help but make myself comfortable, as you undoubtedly might already have noticed from a fairly far distance. Care to share a spot of tea and corpulate in a messy entanglement of limbs afterwards?"

Yeah.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Billberryjuice on 09 Mar 2009, 06:24
H+S: SO gonna happen

p.s. jeph - definitely sell us steve's shirt...you'll make millions! :-D
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: mehmeh on 09 Mar 2009, 06:40
For some reason Jeph neglected to post the full bread comic, so at great personal expense and effort I have faithfully restored it.

(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9078/1355breadfull.png) (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1355breadfull.png)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: ecstaticjoy on 09 Mar 2009, 07:23
LOL! "I destroyed a secret underground lair and all I got was this lousy t-shirt"!!!!!! Awesome.

Thanks Jeph!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kazukagii on 09 Mar 2009, 07:26
I wonder if the CIA actually gives those out. You know, you help the CIA blow up some evil doers lair, defeat all his minions, and still come home to talk about it. Then you turn around for your paycheck, and what does the CIA give you? A T-shirt. A T-shirt that says it all.

cheapskates...
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: The Joker on 09 Mar 2009, 10:44
I would part with disgusting amounts of money for Steve's shirt.

Seconded.

And thirded.

That's how much I want it.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: maddness on 09 Mar 2009, 11:36
Anyone else notice Marten's gay-but-not-awkward-about-it pose in the first panel?

Also could be a touching-himself-in-a-nonchalant-way pose.

On the first part, not getting the gay, but I am wondering what his foot could be resting on. On the second part, I'm kind of with you. it looks like his hand is either part-way under his shirt or his fingers are turned in resting roughly on his equipemnt. I find both positions mildly suspect.  :laugh:
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: YokoShippo on 09 Mar 2009, 12:03
First thought after reading this comic: Hmmm, Hanner hates hair... I wonder if she prefers tiling to a carpet.

Of course I realized that, should anyone ever ask her that, she would reply with a "Of course I do, it's so much easier to clean," and completely miss the double entendre.

At this point it all just reminded me of http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=545 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=545) this comic
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mojo on 09 Mar 2009, 12:15
Actually, they covered this before.  Her actual comment was something to the effect of it being easier to keep hardwood clean.  I'll see if I can find it.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: bhtooefr on 09 Mar 2009, 12:23
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=633
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mojo on 09 Mar 2009, 12:48
Ah, there you go.  SO....  Raven's a Fleshlight, and Hannelore is a Realdoll?

Wow, it's strange the places this comic takes you....
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: TheHappyBerry on 09 Mar 2009, 13:13
On the first part, not getting the gay, but I am wondering what his foot could be resting on. On the second part, I'm kind of with you. it looks like his hand is either part-way under his shirt or his fingers are turned in resting roughly on his equipemnt. I find both positions mildly suspect.  :laugh:

Maybe he just really missed Steve and is really glad he's back....
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: maddness on 09 Mar 2009, 13:22
Actually, they covered this before.  Her actual comment was something to the effect of it being easier to keep hardwood clean.  I'll see if I can find it.

That's if you have it sealed with polyurethane and checked on the regular. Otherwise it's a porous surface with grooves in between the boards. Not only do those grooves gather dust, mites and gunk, they're a great for small bugs to hide in. We won't even get into termites.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Norton Quintessential on 09 Mar 2009, 13:28
...And Tuesday, someone points that out to Hannelore. :-D
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 09 Mar 2009, 13:30
It's after midnight and there doesn't seem to be a WCT yet.
That's because some of us can't tell if one's been made, and lack the cajones to make one for fear there might be two WCTs for one week. If there ever were, of course, the universe might instantly implode. We don't wish to risk it. I hate the new 'all in one' QC Discussion. Yes, hate it. Bleah.

I have to say I don't recall ever getting bugs in my bread breed broad face-brush.

I dearly loved the alternate comic.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Doug S. Machina on 09 Mar 2009, 16:09

I'd maybe buy that. Except I'm saving all my money to buy an expensive musical instrument that I'm way too excited about, to the point where I link to it in forum posts that have nothing at all to do with it (http://megatar.com).

That looks awesome, in a "What the hell is that?" way. Is it unusually difficult to play?

It's after midnight and there doesn't seem to be a WCT yet.
That's because some of us can't tell if one's been made, and lack the cajones to make one for fear there might be two WCTs for one week. If there ever were, of course, the universe might instantly implode. We don't wish to risk it. I hate the new 'all in one' QC Discussion. Yes, hate it. Bleah.

We could just do what the xkcd forums do: several posters make a comic thread, the first one wins and the others sink into oblivion (or get nuked, I guess). Then the other thread-makers complain about being ninja'd.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mr. Skawronska on 09 Mar 2009, 16:39
OMG, you all may hate me and think this is lame but wouldn't Hanners/Steve be an interesting concept? Him with his women issues and her with her...issues...

Maybe if Hanners were on her meds from her introduction, and Steve was being his usual charming self, with maybe a touch of alcohol.

I could see it.

I could see Hanners waking up next to Steve and freaking the hell out, and him ending up in the hallway naked covering his genitalia, with Hanners screaming "Dirty! Dirty! Dirty!" from inside her apartment.

The only way to top that off would be a sleepy looking Faye peeking out to see what's wrong, seeing Steve naked outside Hanners' door, and fearing the worst.

The potential for a story arc is frightening.

S
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: championofkhorne on 09 Mar 2009, 16:47
it would work if hanners was herself in the beginning of her intro

since then she suddenly and violently jumped off the deep end.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mr. Skawronska on 09 Mar 2009, 17:47
Yeah, she was on some heavy-duty meds.

It'd be interesting to see her on those meds again, maybe get into a little trouble, then get off the meds and try to cope.

Hanners has SOOOO much potential.

S
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: championofkhorne on 09 Mar 2009, 17:56
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL                                UNLIMITED POTENTIAL                                 UNLIMITED POTENTIAL
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Mar 2009, 19:36
Megatar sounds like a Chapman Stick, only with a worse name.

Megatar sounds like an 80's hair band with all 'fro and no substance.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: ModernRonin on 09 Mar 2009, 20:20
> an 80's hair band with all 'fro and no substance.

As opposed to the other kind of 80's hair band? ;]
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: jordinyc on 09 Mar 2009, 20:31
For all the QC fans who enjoy YouTube Poops (yes, both of you). Sorry Jeph but I couldn't resist.

http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z298/jordinyc/?action=view&current=1355toast.png

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z298/jordinyc/1355toast.png)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: MrMonk on 09 Mar 2009, 20:34
For some reason Jeph neglected to post the full bread comic, so at great personal expense and effort I have faithfully restored it.


Love today's strip, and the title is hilarious.  (Clue: think "bread")
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Cartilage Head on 09 Mar 2009, 20:54
 First of all, did you have to post the picture and a link? Second of all, I don't get it at all. Explain.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: jordinyc on 09 Mar 2009, 21:07
First of all, did you have to post the picture and a link? Second of all, I don't get it at all. Explain.

From urbandictionary.com :

1.    Toast    
   
Toast, if a Youtube poop reference, ripped from an extra scene in the video game "Hotel Mario" For the Sega CD.

It is laughed apon because of Marios mistake saying "You know what they say, all toasters toast toast."

Toast is what all toasters toast.
Mario: *Walking into a room with a clusterfuck of toasters plugged into one outlet.*
Mario: "Hahahaa, here's the problem...too many TOASTERS!"
Mario: *Holding up a bag of Bowsers sowerpuss bread* "You know what they say... all toasters, toast toast."
*Mario unplugs outlet and toast goes flying everywere*

(note that I did say it was for YouTube Poop fans, but I thought I was only kidding when I said "both of them")
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: akronnick on 09 Mar 2009, 22:06
Jeph just said in his Twitter that Dr. Corrine is back in tonight's strip.

It truly is a time for nearly forgotten characters to return! :mrgreen:

What's next, will Angus and Hanner's mom come back and have a three-way with Jimbo? stay tuned!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kugai on 09 Mar 2009, 22:29
Hanners has an interesting dream life.  Now all Tai has to do is stick a Tape Recorder under her pillow with a subliminal message for a week and she's in.


Alright, there's the obligatory HanTai reference.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: jordinyc on 09 Mar 2009, 22:30
Jeph just said in his Twitter that Dr. Corrine is back in tonight's strip.

It truly is a time for nearly forgotten characters to return! :mrgreen:

What's next, will Angus and Hanner's mom come back and have a three-way with Jimbo? stay tuned!

WUGH! Angus/Jimbo/Hyperbitch 3way? My brain! It's like a webcomic goatse, it cannot be unimagined.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: akronnick on 09 Mar 2009, 22:32
tuned!
WUGH! Angus/Jimbo/Hyperbitch 3way? My brain! It's like a webcomic goatse, it cannot be unimagined.

..and, Your welcome :evil:
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mojo on 09 Mar 2009, 22:47
You know, I'd love to see Hanners' mom meet Marten's mom.  They're both assured, strong women; it would be interesting to see how they'd interact.  Hell, let's throw Faye's Mom and Dora's mom into the mix and really see the fur fly!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kugai on 09 Mar 2009, 22:55
You know, I'd love to see Hanners' mom meet Marten's mom.  They're both assured, strong women; it would be interesting to see how they'd interact.  Hell, let's throw Faye's Mom and Dora's mom into the mix and really see the fur fly!

Just so long as we get Michael Buffer to do the introductions and Triple H to referee the 'discussion'. I guess I'd enjoy that.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: akronnick on 09 Mar 2009, 23:08
Tag team?

Or free-for-all!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 09 Mar 2009, 23:20
Mrs. Whitaker would sit there passively, possibly shocked if she knows what Veronica does/did for a living, but not showing it.
Ms. Bianchi would be stoned, and everyone else would soon realize this and ignore her except for Mrs. Whitaker. See above.
Veronica would do her best to politely ignore Hanners' mother and try to talk to the other two. See above.
Mrs. Ellicott-Chatham would be doing her best to leave: these people are not capitally significant, and therefore not worth her time.

Fur would not fly. Uncomfortable silence might smother, though.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mojo on 09 Mar 2009, 23:26
Mrs. Whitaker would sit there passively, possibly shocked if she knows what Veronica does/did for a living, but not showing it.
Ms. Bianchi would be stoned, and everyone else would soon realize this and ignore her except for Mrs. Whitaker. See above.
Veronica would do her best to politely ignore Hanners' mother and try to talk to the other two. See above.
Mrs. Ellicott-Chatham would be doing her best to leave: these people are not capitally significant, and therefore not worth her time.

Fur would not fly. Uncomfortable silence might smother, though.

Oh, I dont' know.  Ms. Vance might well find Hannermom rather amusingly stuck up (in fact she might suggest that's just what she needs), which would no doubt enrage Hannermom to no end.  As for the other two, who knows what they might do, they have made such limited appearances, and have such less obvious personality traits...
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: mehmeh on 10 Mar 2009, 01:02
It's better to have boned and lost, than never to have boned at all.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Martok on 10 Mar 2009, 01:27
"There needs to be a monster truck option." 


Heh.  That's a t-shirt slogan if I ever heard one.   :-P 

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: tweetles on 10 Mar 2009, 01:29
*ahem*

yeah New Zealand. Fuckin aye

*ahem*

that is all
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: muffmasta on 10 Mar 2009, 01:39
Hoorah for new zealand- home of milford sound and hobbits.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Border Reiver on 10 Mar 2009, 04:27
And the monster truck reference reveals Faye's roots.

Tanks crush things much better.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 10 Mar 2009, 07:52
But if you really want to crush something, C4 works nicely.

*sigh*  This is one of those "Smack Faye" moments where I keep hoping she will grow up but don't expect it for a while.  A long while.  A Very long while. 
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Dagdason on 10 Mar 2009, 08:57
Quote
I have a hunch that monster trucks cause significantly more problems than they solve.

Naaaaaah, Jeph. It only causes problems for the people you're crushing on your way through life. Believe me, I've been one of those people crushed by a monster truck (in this kind of a situation). It's happened to me more than once.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: nimnix on 10 Mar 2009, 11:22
This is definitely one of those times where Faye is just annoying.  I suppose if you can't be sulky and immature with your therapist, who can you be that way with? 

I really, really want to see what happens when Faye and Sven confront each other.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: roxy255 on 10 Mar 2009, 11:35
remember back in the day when faye spoke like a dainty southern belle? she's finally completely embraced her inner trucker
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 10 Mar 2009, 11:57
Ok, I went away and thought about it.  I do think Faye's expectations are skewed -- no one gets a pain-free life, and if you don't have some pain, you never really understand love or happiness -- but I keep reminding myself that she's young and she is going through her learning experiences right now.  At least she's owning her responsibility.

I hope we get back to Sven.  He's also at a crux point -- does he go back to his womanizing ways?  Does he face up to his choices and make a change?  Does he try to apologize and maybe explain things to Faye?  Hell, no decent lasting relationship exists without some conflict and some hard times, misunderstandings and anger and even the occasional Major Fuckup, but it's the working through that makes the relationship stronger. 

Oh feh, damned comic characters, getting into my head!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 10 Mar 2009, 13:12
Malli-Kite, if you, at whatever age you've attained, don't occasionally wish for an easier way out of something painful, then you must be a heroic stoic. Nobody likes to undergo personal growth except for flakes who only think they're doing so by moaning at crystals, doing mescaline**, swimming with dolphins, ad nauseam.*

Remember, ideally, talking to a shrink is like talking to yourself, only with (hopefully) better answers.

*Not that there's anything wrong with trying new stuff. Just don't actually expect it to make you a better person. You'll still be basically the same ass—just a more experienced ass.

**Unless you're doing it the right way. Carlos Castaneda was basically full of it, but even so, I wouldn't exactly call what he, er, his character went through in The Teachings of Don Juan a fun ride.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Doug S. Machina on 10 Mar 2009, 15:45
Hanners has an interesting dream life.  Now all Tai has to do is stick a Tape Recorder under her pillow with a subliminal message for a week and she's in.


Alright, there's the obligatory HanTai reference.

Of course, Tai will take a wrong turn in the apartment block and put her subliminal indoctrination under Faye or Marten's pillow for wacky hijinks. Isn't that how this kind of love-potion story usually pans out?

I suppose if you can't be sulky and immature with your therapist, who can you be that way with? 

I just like this quote.

"I'm paying you to listen my inner mopey teen...and he's written poetry!"
"You don't pay enough for poetry."
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kaitydid08 on 10 Mar 2009, 16:23
That is a very funny quote. :-)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Shaztastic on 10 Mar 2009, 17:20
That quote definately deserves a t-shirt!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 10 Mar 2009, 18:28
Malli-Kite, if you, at whatever age you've attained, don't occasionally wish for an easier way out of something painful, then you must be a heroic stoic. Nobody likes to undergo personal growth except for flakes who only think they're doing so by moaning at crystals, doing mescaline**, swimming with dolphins, ad nauseam.*

Remember, ideally, talking to a shrink is like talking to yourself, only with (hopefully) better answers.

*Not that there's anything wrong with trying new stuff. Just don't actually expect it to make you a better person. You'll still be basically the same ass—just a more experienced ass.

**Unless you're doing it the right way. Carlos Castaneda was basically full of it, but even so, I wouldn't exactly call what he, er, his character went through in The Teachings of Don Juan a fun ride.

Oh, I won't say that I wouldn't have liked an easier way a few hundred times, but early on I figured out it wasn't going to happen, and so turned my attention and energies toward getting through whatever was to be gotten through.  At some point in my late twenties, it occurred to me that if I was going to screw up so much, I should at least pay attention so as not to repeat the same thing.  I'm not particularly heroic, and compared to many my life has been full of advantages, but I've had my own personal load of shitty events to get over (the details are maudlin so I shan't detail).  In some ways, I'm similar to Faye, and I guess that's why she gets to me so much.

But even now, it's hard to watch someone make mistakes you already made.  Even in fictional characters, it's distressing. 

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: maddness on 10 Mar 2009, 19:28
Hell, no decent lasting relationship exists without some conflict and some hard times, misunderstandings and anger and even the occasional Major Fuckup, but it's the working through that makes the relationship stronger. 

This just made me realize that The Man and I have been together coming up on 12 years and we've not had a single "Major Fuckup" in our relationship. Most of our mad-ons are minor and worked out in a day or so. I hope this doesn't mean we're due.


I've never felt comfortable talking to therapists. I got no problem telling them all about things that have happened in my past and how I feel about it, but I don't like to tell them about current stuff and how I feel now. Besides, they're all nuts, that's why most of them became therapists. The last one I had was bat-shit crazy. I think I knew more about her issues than she did about mine before she pronounced me cured.  :roll:

Personally, I don't think she was being particularly childish. So what if she makes a couple of whiny remarks to her therapist? It's not like she's going around pulling a "why me?" I think she's handled the whole situation in a rather adult manner.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 10 Mar 2009, 19:47
Yes. Anyone can *hope* progress would be more pleasant. Faye didn't say or act like she was entitled to have it be more pleasant.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kugai on 10 Mar 2009, 19:55
All she needed was the Silver Fern added on that T-Shirt and it would be Unofficial Official Merchandise,  :D

Good going Jeph, nice to see us Kiwi's getting official recognition here.  ;)


I think Faye isn't thinking rationally here, she crushed Sven with a monster truck and it's over too quick.   She needs something slow and painful - Steam roller!!     :evil:
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: soniku64 on 10 Mar 2009, 21:37
For all the QC fans who enjoy YouTube Poops (yes, both of you). Sorry Jeph but I couldn't resist.

http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z298/jordinyc/?action=view&current=1355toast.png

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z298/jordinyc/1355toast.png)


I lol'd
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: kgbisouttogetme on 10 Mar 2009, 22:34
death quarterly? i need a subscription to that!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: celticgeek on 10 Mar 2009, 22:37
Yes, Radiohead is the cause of all of our problems. 

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 10 Mar 2009, 22:44
Enjoyed the artwork: lots of different poses in this one.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 10 Mar 2009, 22:45
I have this image in my head: all the QC characters, major, minor, and sporadic, are in therapy. Corrinne and her colleagues are having coffee 'n bagels in a basketball gym somewhere while they construct a gigantic yarn diagram of the whole situation on the court. "You know, it's starting to look like a mushroom cloud."
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Martok on 10 Mar 2009, 23:21
Loved the "life of mime" comment.  I've been snickering for a good full minute now....   :lol: 

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Monsterboy on 11 Mar 2009, 00:07
Made me wonder how much longer they all got to be twentysomethings?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: pwhodges on 11 Mar 2009, 00:50
Yes, Radiohead is the cause of all of our problems.

The comment in the RSS feed says Coldplay...
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Jedit on 11 Mar 2009, 01:03
Yes, Radiohead is the cause of all of our problems. 

I would have no problem with a law forbidding Thom Yorke from creating noise.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Wyr on 11 Mar 2009, 02:35
As a unprofessional Mime (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/Wyr/DSCI0226.jpg) myself, with his own fan club (hey, if you had one, you'd brag too) I would enjoy the honour of welcoming Thom Yorke to the fold. Mostly so we could all sleep with his imaginary girlfriend.
But if he gives away any of our secrets, well, lets just say there's a little invisible box with his name on it...which we'd fill with starving beaten lions, set it on fire, push it out of an airplane, and have it attacked by ninjas during freefall, super villain style.
'Cause thats just how we Mimes roll.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: guyy on 11 Mar 2009, 03:03
Due to my irrational hatred of Thom Yorke's voice, the last line of this comic is probably the most hilarious thing I've ever seen in QC.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: DoubleJ on 11 Mar 2009, 05:26
Made me wonder how much longer they all got to be twentysomethings?
Well, Dora was 26 way back in comic 144 (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=144), and I figure Marten was a year or two out of college at that time... call it 22 or 23. Given that Jeph has never figured out how much time has gone by, and we just had a small timeskip, I'd randomly guess that it's been about a year since then. So Dora would be 27, Marten 23 or 24, and Faye, Hanners and Steve are all about that age as well. So Dora will be ready for Carousel in three years comic time, with Marten et al following three/four years later.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 11 Mar 2009, 05:29
Hell, no decent lasting relationship exists without some conflict and some hard times, misunderstandings and anger and even the occasional Major Fuckup, but it's the working through that makes the relationship stronger. 

This just made me realize that The Man and I have been together coming up on 12 years and we've not had a single "Major Fuckup" in our relationship. Most of our mad-ons are minor and worked out in a day or so. I hope this doesn't mean we're due.


I've never felt comfortable talking to therapists. I got no problem telling them all about things that have happened in my past and how I feel about it, but I don't like to tell them about current stuff and how I feel now. Besides, they're all nuts, that's why most of them became therapists. The last one I had was bat-shit crazy. I think I knew more about her issues than she did about mine before she pronounced me cured.  :roll:

Personally, I don't think she was being particularly childish. So what if she makes a couple of whiny remarks to her therapist? It's not like she's going around pulling a "why me?" I think she's handled the whole situation in a rather adult manner.

I did qualify with "some" and not every "Major Fuckup" necessarily means something one of you did to the other.  Sometimes they come from the Big Outside World and you either weather them together or you splinter (I'm 15 years with my husband.)  Or you may be among the blessed few, on which I congratulate you.  It would be a better world if more people could have relationships like yours.  

The generalization about therapists is interesting.  


As for the twentysomething stuff -- maybe it's all just a state of mind.  I have a friend who is permanently 22, which means he's stuck about 1987, and at this point it's SCARY.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mr. Skawronska on 11 Mar 2009, 08:05
But even now, it's hard to watch someone make mistakes you already made.  Even in fictional characters, it's distressing. 

Unless it's Faye.  Then it makes me giggle.

S
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: bhtooefr on 11 Mar 2009, 08:10
So Dora will be ready for Carousel in three years comic time, with Marten et al following three/four years later.

Which means about 15 years real time, right? :lol:
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Fenriswolf on 11 Mar 2009, 11:11
I've never felt comfortable talking to therapists. I got no problem telling them all about things that have happened in my past and how I feel about it, but I don't like to tell them about current stuff and how I feel now. Besides, they're all nuts, that's why most of them became therapists. The last one I had was bat-shit crazy. I think I knew more about her issues than she did about mine before she pronounced me cured.  :roll:
Ahh, the joy of finding a decent therapist. For the first point, half the idea behind a therapist is to be able to share with someone who's not directly involved in current events. I feel your pain though because while years of therapy as a child taught me to say "I feel this way because of this blah blah blah" to anyone who asks sharing things that actually make me feel something is an entirely different proposition and very difficult if I don't feel close to the person which funnily enough isn't going to go so well if they won't/can't share about themselves.

As for the second, while most people develop an interest in psychology from their own trauma it's not to say they're all shite (counsellors, psychologists, whatever). It just means you have to find someone actually competent and who suits your personality through hit-and-miss and when you're really battling with depression and anxiety this is no small ask.

Speaking of nutters in mental health, my mother's studying counselling right now and I'm shit scared she'll actually want to practice. This woman has fought tooth and nail for the stability she has in her life now and I still don't trust her not to use anything I share against me, she's always convinced she's right, she fails at consistency with her kids (8 & 10yo, not me) and dog and is downright abusive with her partner. She even text me freaking out because once in a while she'll realise this, but I feel obligated to be supportive... I just don't want her counselling anyone!  :|

Uh, re: comic, Faye was slightly annoying in that she seemed to be reacting to the psychologist's statements without actually examining them which seems like a bit of a waste of money, but whatever. And I also hate the outright "how do you feel?" It just seems lazy and you're probably going to get at least a raised eyebrow from me! Otherwise I couldn't help but think "it hardly matters" about Dora's comment about seeing the same psychologist (man they must be rich to afford this!) but it was nice to see witty banter again, I don't like the conflict and bitchiness.

And now, you are all enlightened! Anyone else feel like a smeghead pronouncing their opinions on the comic like this?  :-D
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: The Joker on 11 Mar 2009, 14:17
Made me wonder how much longer they all got to be twentysomethings?

I don't know, I figure it'll just be like the Simpsons, where none of the characters age.  Also: though they have celebrated holidays, I don't think it's been anyone's birthday (please link to specific comics if I'm wrong), so I think that's the approach Jeph's taking.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Penquin47 on 11 Mar 2009, 14:46
It's been Hanners' birthday; she turned 21.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: 714 on 11 Mar 2009, 14:46
Due to my irrational hatred of Thom Yorke's voice, the last line of this comic is probably the most hilarious thing I've ever seen in QC.

seriously? i LOVE his voice. that's the best part! but i love voices like that in general. i love the desperation i think  :?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: kantsuu on 11 Mar 2009, 15:51
Sounds like Sven is sending everyone to therapy... haha.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Golani on 11 Mar 2009, 16:40
Nice couple of comics we've had the last two days. Though the comment Hannelore made about the beard is silly. If you might as well shave off your beard, then Hannelore needs to cut off all her hair, as a beard is the same thing. (Seriously, I hope Hannelore DOESN'T get that idea.)

The councilor comic was meh, though I am considering going to see one after reading this, I could use it because of a situation in my life. I hope it is therapeutic.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 11 Mar 2009, 17:13
But even now, it's hard to watch someone make mistakes you already made.  Even in fictional characters, it's distressing. 

Unless it's Faye.  Then it makes me giggle.

S

You're just bitter ;)  Or sober.  I can't always tell with you, Mr. S. 
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Siibillam-Law on 11 Mar 2009, 17:38
Ludicrously early comic today, woop
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: moshimoshi_haihai on 11 Mar 2009, 17:54
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1068

Hanners b-day. turning 22.

The other QC characters b-days have never been revealed...why's that, you think?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kugai on 11 Mar 2009, 17:55
They could all go together and get a group rate.  :D

Pabst is for Irony
Steinlager is for serious bottle throwers.  ;)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: celticgeek on 11 Mar 2009, 18:10
Apparently, Hanners has gotten over her problem with Steve's beard. 
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Siibillam-Law on 11 Mar 2009, 18:15
She made him wash and sterilize it. His chin is burnt, but clean
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: celticgeek on 11 Mar 2009, 18:23
Hmmmm...  Maybe you need Iron City (http://www.ironcitybrewingcompany.com/) beer in order to throw the bottles ironically.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: altered_carbon on 11 Mar 2009, 19:00
Steve looks like the kind of guy who did choir in school, i.e. the kind of guy who can't sing.
Hanners and Marty need to start jamming again. Don't know where Amir's gone, but he's probably a phone call away with those slaps...and masculine, hairy forearms.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: moshimoshi_haihai on 11 Mar 2009, 19:22
lolz, someone likes...hairy men?

agreed, though, Marten should just call him. it's not like natasha was all that important.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: MrMonk on 11 Mar 2009, 20:16
Quote

How do you through a beer bottle ironically?  Does it have to be Pabst Blue Ribbon?


Jeph should be very proud of that line.

And it's even better that he gave the line to Hannelore.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kaitydid08 on 11 Mar 2009, 20:17
.
agreed, though, Marten should just call him. it's not like natasha was all that important.

Natasha was definitely more of a hindrance than a band member. Unless her parents' potential financial contributions could be credited to her.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: MrMonk on 11 Mar 2009, 20:19
If you might as well shave off your beard, then Hannelore needs to cut off all her hair, as a beard is the same thing. (Seriously, I hope Hannelore DOESN'T get that idea.)

Hannelore DID get that idea, almost, after reading a Wikipedia article about head lice.
I couldn't find the strip, but one of those readers who cross-reference these strips should be able to pull it up quickly.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: celticgeek on 11 Mar 2009, 20:23
Here:

Hanners and Head Lice (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=663)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: rynne on 11 Mar 2009, 20:33
Dystynt Höllërin shirt!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: altered_carbon on 11 Mar 2009, 20:43
lolz, someone likes...hairy men?

agreed, though, Marten should just call him. it's not like natasha was all that important.
Only on the face and forearms. And head.
And yeah, they did need to get rid of her. It sucks being in a band with somebody who sucks and seems to make a point of getting no better, I know that pain.

Also, Marty is looking exceptionally broad-shouldered in that first panel...for him anyway. Has he been working out?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 11 Mar 2009, 20:45
Hmmmm...  Maybe you need Iron City (http://www.ironcitybrewingcompany.com/) beer in order to throw the bottles ironically.
You, sir, have no shame. I like that.

If Marten's not a good guitarist, and their other guitarist was Nat, no wonder things are going nowhere.

Is this the cue for Enter the Sven?
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: celticgeek on 11 Mar 2009, 20:50
Hmmm...  Sven's countrified guitar might be just what they need on Death Comes To The Unicorn Prince.

Although I think they need more bagpipe. 

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 11 Mar 2009, 20:53
Ooh, I like that! Sven regularly jamming with Faye's roommate would be just the thing to add awkwardness.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kazukagii on 11 Mar 2009, 22:31
So am I the only one who heard Ironic Bottle Throwing and though Blues Brothers? >.>
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Lyrical on 11 Mar 2009, 22:55
I wouldn't think that country guitar would work with an Indie rock band, though maybe Sven is more versatile than that?  In any case, yeah, it wouldn't be likely right now, but things will probably blow over to the point that he could join in a couple of months (in comic time) down the road without much awkwardness.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 12 Mar 2009, 00:09
I was under the impression Sven just wrote country songs for profit. I think he performs indie. Certainly he could match Marten's 'Indie cred' way back whenever, so we know he's well versed in Indie music.

And, yes, Cold, maximum awkwardness is what I had in mind.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: epitomynut on 12 Mar 2009, 05:14
Hmmm...  Sven's countrified guitar might be just what they need on Death Comes To The Unicorn Prince.

Although I think they need more bagpipe. 


And more cowbell. you can never have enough cowbell.*imagines an entire drumkit made of nothing but different cowbells*

and for beerthrowing, I recommend 10w30. cause that beer is not for drinking.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 12 Mar 2009, 05:35
Ok, I've officially gone too far.  Marten looked....HUNKY...in the first panel today.  I mean, I know it was just perspective, but he suddenly had the wide shoulder/narrow hip thing going.  Optical illusion or not, it was effective.  I am disturbed.  The last time I got lusty thought for a comic character, it was Samuri Jack and I stopped watching because it was WRONG.

Oh, yeah, Sven in the band...hm, could even be played as a method for trying to be back with Faye.  Or just increase Faye's torment.  It has possibilities.


And yes, I thought Blues Brothers.  Need more chicken wire, though.  They don't usually put chicken wire over a karaoke stage, although it might help.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: maddness on 12 Mar 2009, 06:31
I will only karaoke if there is some sort of shielding between me and those forced to listen. Ever since that tragic Dancing Queen incident ... *shudders* ... well, it's for everyone's safety really. :cry:


 :-D
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 12 Mar 2009, 07:30
I will only karaoke if there is some sort of shielding between me and those forced to listen. Ever since that tragic Dancing Queen incident ... *shudders* ... well, it's for everyone's safety really. :cry:


 :-D


Ack -- flashback.  I sang with a local chorus a few years ago -- mostly gay men, and they insisted on doing a choral version of Dancing Queen, and I've just never recovered.  There are some things a straight white middle class Southern girl should not know...
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: nonsignor on 12 Mar 2009, 07:31
I'd karaoke T-Rex. Because every girl is dirty and sweet.

maybe build like a car.... oh yeah!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Border Reiver on 12 Mar 2009, 08:43
Personally, I'd recommend Old Milwakee for throwing - it certainly isn't intended for internal use.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 12 Mar 2009, 08:47
Personally, I'd recommend Old Milwakee for throwing - it certainly isn't intended for internal use.

It kills weeds, too.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Siibillam-Law on 12 Mar 2009, 15:22
American beers I've never heard of?
I've had to google all these...


... how about they throw a      Double brown?

Hah

Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 12 Mar 2009, 17:12
American beers I've never heard of?
I've had to google all these...


... how about they throw a      Double brown?

Hah



Wha? You know there's very little beer in the US ;)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Siibillam-Law on 12 Mar 2009, 17:43
Double Brown's a kiwi beer

I now use it, much to the anoyance of people, as a slang term for beer generally

Also: Fixed CSS! Woop!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Shadic on 12 Mar 2009, 19:13
Steve should join the band, still.

Everybody knows that he plays Guitar! (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=666)
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 12 Mar 2009, 19:19
Personally, I'd recommend Old Milwakee for throwing - it certainly isn't intended for internal use.
Or a Schaefer beer. I think it only comes in cans though... the bottle costs more than the beer inside, or should. When someone throws a Schaefer beer at you, you know his heart's not in it.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Fenriswolf on 13 Mar 2009, 00:44
Finally! Friday's strip... the whole being-ahead-of-Jeph's-time thing can be confusing at times, and particularly when I'm feeling vacant as hell. But woot! I'm pleased to see reasonableness on Faye's part and hope to see some sort of real communication between her and Sven. I do think the way she treated Sven was shitty, even if it was an all-round non-functional situation. Barely acknowledging him as someone you like? Being unwilling to be with him in public? Niiice.

Anyway, I sort of hope they develop a real relationship but I think it unlikely. Bring on Monday!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 13 Mar 2009, 05:12
Yep!  Faye Progress!  Also landmine jokes.

I think there is a point after a breakup/relationship fail where you either do a recount of the situation without hyperbole and move forward or you continue to run around screaming "OH, I've been WOUNDED" until no one listens to you anymore.  I'm glad Faye took the "recount" path.  The other is boring.

I'm not sure if I'd like to see a Faye/Sven rematch, unless we get to see some major Sven maturation (well, even a little would be a lot for Sven).  However, I AM looking forward to the first time they meet.


Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Border Reiver on 13 Mar 2009, 05:22
Should be an interesting reunion.  Given that this is a script driven device, I'm sure that'll happen sooner or later.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Angafirith on 13 Mar 2009, 06:27
He didn't plan nor want to be honest. I wonder how Faye will react when she finds out the truth.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 13 Mar 2009, 07:23
He didn't plan nor want to be honest. I wonder how Faye will react when she finds out the truth.

Ok, some jumping up and down here.  Your comment hit me sideways. :-o

What truth?  Who in their right mind WANTS to tell someone else they did something awful and acted like an ass?  As for planning, who plans that sort of thing?  You do it or you don't do it. No one had a gun to his head.  Lydia's threats were hardly a major force except to perhaps point out that honesty was the better way.  In fact, that might have been a preferred method of delivering the bad news -- have someone else do it and just slither away until everything blew over.  He wasn't trapped into the confession -- he invited her to his place to tell her.  He accepted the consequences.  What else is he supposed to do?

Seriously, how would Faye react if someone said to her "Well, he didn't WANT to tell you, and he didn't PLAN to tell you, but he still told you face to face."  Probably with a big "And your point is...?"

OK, jumping up and down is over.  Wanna cookie?  :wink:
 
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: snubnose on 13 Mar 2009, 08:01
So its not over, after all ?

Or maybe it is.

Geeeee... guess happy weekend to everybody.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 13 Mar 2009, 09:39
Hey, we can make a cliffhanger out of anything!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Border Reiver on 13 Mar 2009, 10:54
Nah - just a landmine reference - no cliffhanger.  Faye's starting to move on, and so far without her good friend Johnnie Walker, and his brothers Blackie and Red.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: akronnick on 13 Mar 2009, 12:40
I think Faye is just trying to look on the bright side for a change.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: sporky800 on 13 Mar 2009, 13:33
And so begins a new era for Faye!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Golani on 13 Mar 2009, 14:15
Here:

Hanners and Head Lice (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=663)

Thanks, I had forgotten about that. Though for once her fears were founded. I hated when I had to shave off my hair when I was little. Though it made me get over it much quicker.

===================
Now I'm skipping ahead to todays comic. I honestly do think that Faye getting back with Sven would be a good idea, if you end up knowing a persons pitfalls, and what his/her limits are, the relationship has a much better chance of lasting longer. Come to think of it, I don't know of many people who are ever on the same terms after an incident like that, if faye can manage it, she's got some major Chutzpah. Still, I do wish for a "better and more stable" person for Faye, but frankly, I think she might find happiness with him.

Eh, I am getting tired of the Faye/Sven drama though.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Kugai on 13 Mar 2009, 15:28
Believe it or not, I actually want  to see them get back together.  I think that despite everything both of them suit each other and I really think Sven is kinda feeling like he's really screwed up badly this time and I think he wouldn't be feeling that way if he really was his old pre-Faye Manwhore self.

As for Faye, she must have some feelings for him otherwise she wouldn't be feeling quite as down as she is over the whole matter.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: nimnix on 13 Mar 2009, 15:37
I can't imagine either of them being at the stage right now where they should get back together, not that they were really together to begin with.  Down the line, maybe.  They'd both have to grow up before that would be a good idea.  Of course what makes good relationship sense and what makes good drama are entirely different... :P

Bring on the drama!
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: ModernRonin on 13 Mar 2009, 16:59
Indeed. Being able to forgive Sven because he was honest is a step towards being friends, not a step back towards his bed.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Siibillam-Law on 13 Mar 2009, 18:02
Glad to see that Faye's actually seeing sense, instead of being clouded by the thought of Sven cheating on her. It's a big step up for Sven, admitting all this, too

Our characters have evolved. Aw
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 13 Mar 2009, 18:17
Glad to see that Faye's actually seeing sense, instead of being clouded by the thought of Sven cheating on her. It's a big step up for Sven, admitting all this, too

Our characters have evolved. Aw

Scary, isn't it?

I agree, Sven would have to do some MAJOR growing up, and Faye would have to overcome some huge issues.  Still, it would be nice if they could make it to being friends. 

I dunno, if the connection is there, it's possible to forgive a lot of stuff, grow from it, and go on.

I think about this shit far too much.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: innermoppet on 13 Mar 2009, 19:42
Ok, I've officially gone too far.  Marten looked....HUNKY...in the first panel today.  I mean, I know it was just perspective, but he suddenly had the wide shoulder/narrow hip thing going.  Optical illusion or not, it was effective.  I am disturbed.  The last time I got lusty thought for a comic character, it was Samuri Jack and I stopped watching because it was WRONG.

You crack me up. When Marten got his hair cut all I could think about is that he is looking more and more like Trent Reznor. And that is something I find oddly attractive. I'm an emo goth kid  underneath it all.  So yeah the first panel of yesterdays comic... he's more Reznor-ish than usual. HAWWWWT. And creepy.

You aren't alone. I'm totally in love with Vash the Stampede on Trigun. I want him to be alive and hot and in a red trench and in cool sunglasses and eating donuts* at my house right now.

*No euphemism was expressed or implied. I was being very un-creepily literal. Perverts.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: muffmasta on 13 Mar 2009, 20:22
Here:

Hanners and Head Lice (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=663)

Thanks, I had forgotten about that. Though for once her fears were founded. I hated when I had to shave off my hair when I was little. Though it made me get over it much quicker.

===================
Now I'm skipping ahead to todays comic. I honestly do think that Faye getting back with Sven would be a good idea, if you end up knowing a persons pitfalls, and what his/her limits are, the relationship has a much better chance of lasting longer. Come to think of it, I don't know of many people who are ever on the same terms after an incident like that, if faye can manage it, she's got some major Chutzpah. Still, I do wish for a "better and more stable" person for Faye, but frankly, I think she might find happiness with him.

Eh, I am getting tired of the Faye/Sven drama though.

Hmmm, knowing someones "pitfalls" are all well and good so long as they are pitfalls that are acceptable within a relationship. Pitfalls like "He sometimes says embarassing things" or "he's really forgetful" are good to know about your partner; something you have to work with. Others such as "he will occaisonally cheat on me" or "he is a child rapist" or "he might murder me an eat my flesh" are things that, if you know, should make you not want to date that person.

My bit on the "was he going to tell her or not" debate... He confessed he wasnt going to tell her, then when his intern said "if you don't, I will" it seemed only damage control to confess after that- to do the "right thing" rather than be caught lying and cheating. Maybe he would have told her either way, but that seems unlikely from how pissed off he was at the intern afterwards, as if she forced him to confess, and blamed her. Just because she didn't hold a gun to his head doesnt mean he didn't feel forced into doing it.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Angafirith on 13 Mar 2009, 20:58
He didn't plan nor want to be honest. I wonder how Faye will react when she finds out the truth.

Ok, some jumping up and down here.  Your comment hit me sideways. :-o

What truth?  Who in their right mind WANTS to tell someone else they did something awful and acted like an ass?  As for planning, who plans that sort of thing?  You do it or you don't do it. No one had a gun to his head.  Lydia's threats were hardly a major force except to perhaps point out that honesty was the better way.  In fact, that might have been a preferred method of delivering the bad news -- have someone else do it and just slither away until everything blew over.  He wasn't trapped into the confession -- he invited her to his place to tell her.  He accepted the consequences.  What else is he supposed to do?

Seriously, how would Faye react if someone said to her "Well, he didn't WANT to tell you, and he didn't PLAN to tell you, but he still told you face to face."  Probably with a big "And your point is...?"

OK, jumping up and down is over.  Wanna cookie?  :wink:
 
I think we somewhat agree, but I will elaborate in order to clarify my earlier post. I was trying to get something out there before going to work, after all.

First, as for whether it'd be better or worse for Lydia to have broken the news instead: I'm thinking worse. See, we can see from this comic (#1359) that Faye does seem somewhat consoled by the way he did things. She's saying, "well, at least he was honest". It shows that it's important to her.

Lydia's bound to show up at some point and rant about how Sven has been treating her ever since this incident. Again, soap opera comic. I doubt something like that will just hang around forever. Faye's perception of his actions will change. I think she'll be disappointed and/or pissed off.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: raoullefere on 13 Mar 2009, 23:05
That'd be fairly low of Lydia to do that. I mean, she might grouch to her friends, but I don't see how the CoD crew, which, not counting Faye, she barely knows, qualifies as people to bitch to (rememeber, she's only gone to CoD when Sven sent her, telling me it's not a local joint for her). The only thing she can hope to accomplish is to make even more trouble for Sven, making him even angrier, and make Faye feel worse, which more or less nullifies what Lyds was trying to accomplish in the first place. I don't think there's any possible benefit beyond that.

Hopefully, Lydia is mature enough to understand that if you give out advice, you can expect some blame if it's followed, however unfair that might seem. That's why it's best to stifle the urge unless it's really, really important to you.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Noff on 14 Mar 2009, 10:45
Goddamn I could go for a fresh ferret muffin about now
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Mallli_kite on 14 Mar 2009, 16:07
I think we somewhat agree, but I will elaborate in order to clarify my earlier post. I was trying to get something out there before going to work, after all.

First, as for whether it'd be better or worse for Lydia to have broken the news instead: I'm thinking worse. See, we can see from this comic (#1359) that Faye does seem somewhat consoled by the way he did things. She's saying, "well, at least he was honest". It shows that it's important to her.

Lydia's bound to show up at some point and rant about how Sven has been treating her ever since this incident. Again, soap opera comic. I doubt something like that will just hang around forever. Faye's perception of his actions will change. I think she'll be disappointed and/or pissed off.

Well, so far Sven has glared at Lydia, which, all things considered, isn't really the same as throwing things at her, so that's not really being treated all that bad.  He's upset.  Dirty looks are expected.  She might have spent all of 5 minutes in his presence.  Not a lot about which to complain, really. 

That'd be fairly low of Lydia to do that. I mean, she might grouch to her friends, but I don't see how the CoD crew, which, not counting Faye, she barely knows, qualifies as people to bitch to (rememeber, she's only gone to CoD when Sven sent her, telling me it's not a local joint for her). The only thing she can hope to accomplish is to make even more trouble for Sven, making him even angrier, and make Faye feel worse, which more or less nullifies what Lyds was trying to accomplish in the first place. I don't think there's any possible benefit beyond that.

Hopefully, Lydia is mature enough to understand that if you give out advice, you can expect some blame if it's followed, however unfair that might seem. That's why it's best to stifle the urge unless it's really, really important to you.

Raoullefere puts it quite well -- there's nothing for Lydia to gain by saying anything, and CoD isn't her crowd.  Besides, Sven went about 24 hours from committing stupid act to confessing stupid act, and while Lydia might have made a threat (which I thought, really, was juvenile of her -- it's not her business to be the morality police), she might really be more impressed Sven actually listened to her rather than pissed he's upset about it.

Ya know, though, if she DID go in and say something like "Sven has been a major pain in the ass since he told Faye about Gina Riversmith and he's taking it out on me." it could have a completely different effect on Faye.  It would indicate that she mattered to him somehow, just as you point out Sven obviously mattered to Faye more than she intended.

Still, I don't think Lydia would have a reason to do it -- it would, for certain, end her internship, Faye is not likely to thank her for it because it would only serve to hurt Faye more, and some might even be suspicious of her motives in the first place.  I mean, seriously, the kind of spin Lydia would have to put on it would not reflect well on her, either -- she'd come across as, at best,  clueless and at worst as a manipulator trying to create drama for her own reasons.    Unless Lydia turns out to be one of those people who spills every thought in her head to whomever she's around (and isn't that Raven's job, or Penny's?) I just don't see it.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: ecstaticjoy on 15 Mar 2009, 00:05
Yay for Faye!


>.< ouch, that rhymed.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: IlGreven on 15 Mar 2009, 02:22
Polyamory, Faye.  It's the solution to everything.
Title: Re: WCT: March 9-13, 2009
Post by: Norton Quintessential on 15 Mar 2009, 08:35
I thought that was violence.