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Title: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 13 Oct 2013, 06:36
Back in the saddle.  :police:

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 13 Oct 2013, 06:55
You didn't post the video for the Aerosmith song?

(http://turningveganese.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/son_i_am_disappoint.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 13 Oct 2013, 07:22
I wonder if Jeph is setting up Dale & Marigold's Anime Night for his big annual Thanksgiving plot twist (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=2326).  :popcorn:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 13 Oct 2013, 12:26
"They ate Pocky and watched a shit ton of Magical Love Gentlemen and everything was pretty cool"

TWIST!

Also there are wild turkeys here. It kinda blows my mind. I only know turkeys as farm yard animals that like to try to fight me, and dinner.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 13 Oct 2013, 12:34
(http://www.bourbonblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Limited_Edition_Wild_Turkey_Tradition_Bourbon1-736x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 13 Oct 2013, 12:52
"They ate Pocky and watched a shit ton of Magical Love Gentlemen and everything was pretty cool"

TWIST!

Also there are wild turkeys here. It kinda blows my mind. I only know turkeys as farm yard animals that like to try to fight me, and dinner.
Wild turkeys can make a pretty good dinner, too.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 13 Oct 2013, 13:18
Can you guys put the images in spoilers please?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 13 Oct 2013, 15:33
gobble gobble gobble
slurp slurp slurp
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 13 Oct 2013, 18:19
Also there are wild turkeys here. It kinda blows my mind. I only know turkeys as farm yard animals that like to try to fight me, and dinner.
I want to get drunk on some wild turkey and fight a farm turkey.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 13 Oct 2013, 21:10
(click to show/hide)
I must try this.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 13 Oct 2013, 22:07
gobble gobble gobble
slurp slurp slurp
Internet search results may vary ("SAFESEARCH ON! SAFESEARCH ON!")  :evil:

In any case, both wild turkeys are delicious wild turkeys.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 13 Oct 2013, 22:58
 It's like Jeph WANTS me to ship.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 13 Oct 2013, 23:12
looks like Steve and Cosette might be on the rocks...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NotAwesomeAnymore on 13 Oct 2013, 23:20
Aw I love this comic. It reminds me of the other sleeping comic around the time of the breakup arc. Can anyone find it?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: CrowFairy on 13 Oct 2013, 23:21
My boyfriend and I sleep like Faye and Angus. :) Then again, a lot of the strips with the two of them are like us. I actually started reading because of this one (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1736).

But there's a pressing question: Why isn't Marten properly utilizing a blanket?? I mean, we can only see part of him, so it's possible he has one draped over him below the waist, but still. At least with Steve and Cosette, there's the possibility that one of them just generates too much heat to bother, but what's Marten's excuse? He's a skinny white boy. :mrgreen:

And I agree TRVA123--the way he's looking at her with her snoring isn't a look of thinking she's cute but also a bit annoying because of snoring. I can understand not cuddling because it can generate a lot of sweat and whatnot. But he looks kind of uncomfortable, and maybe Cosette is a bit too much so...

And this one, NotAwesomeAnymore? Link. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1850)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 13 Oct 2013, 23:43
It's like Jeph WANTS me to ship.
No, he wants to ship, and for us to support those ships and none that he has not explicitly launched.

What is with all of them and their blankets? Not one has them in the usual position around the shoulders, and they don't really indicate that it's hot out or anything.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 13 Oct 2013, 23:53
Didn't we have the sleeping discussion before?

I tried spooning with both of the girlfriends I had (not at the same time :roll:). D radiates just too much body heat for it to be comfortable. She is like a portable heater.


Or like, a cat.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 14 Oct 2013, 00:03
Heheheheh.

I think out of all the couples depicted (Sorry Marten friend) Steve and Cosette are actually the most intimate. You have be in a serious relationship before you can sprawl out and snore like an alcoholic freight train in front of your significant other.

I personally am a big fan of the snuggling but as a proud desert rat I have been gifted with a small portion of Sunna's radiance making me maintain a slightly... warm... internal body temperature compared to you 97 degrees types. (It's like a degree, tops, but I have been told be successive sleeping companions that I am better then a space heater, or worse depending on season and local weather)

All the Turkey talk makes me think of Bill Engvall's bit about turkey hunting with his dad as a kid. "We didn't see a single turkey the entire time, all we saw was wild turkey... still a pretty good hunt!"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 14 Oct 2013, 00:47
looks like Steve and Cosette might be on the rocks...

I think he is wondering about the levitating arm.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 14 Oct 2013, 01:16
I know Marten is canonically thin, but his torso looks strange. And is this the comic's first flash of armpit hair?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 14 Oct 2013, 01:20
If Cosette hasn't been drinking or caught a cold or something like that, Steve ought to tell her to see a doctor.

Poor sleep quality costs.  Youth can compensate, but doesn't last forever, and anyway, the strength of youth could be better spent.  When I turned thirty, it was like someone turned off a switch in my head ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Masterpiece on 14 Oct 2013, 02:00
There's been armpit hair before, but my archive-fu is not strong enough to find things like THAT.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 14 Oct 2013, 04:42
My boyfriend and I also sleep like Angus and Faye almost regardless of the temperature outside (except when it is really, really hot). We sometimes turn around simultaneously throughout the night. I think that is the most comfortable sleeping position of all and I miss it now that my boyfriend and I are doing long-distance.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 14 Oct 2013, 06:03
If Cosette hasn't been drinking or caught a cold or something like that, Steve ought to tell her to see a doctor.

Poor sleep quality costs.  Youth can compensate, but doesn't last forever, and anyway, the strength of youth could be better spent.  When I turned thirty, it was like someone turned off a switch in my head ...

This.  I know have to use a machine and while the sleep is better, it is awkward with a facehugger.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Welu on 14 Oct 2013, 06:45
My partner and I usually start sleeping like Faye and Angus and move on to Cosette and Steve during the night. I don't think their position or the look is them being on the rocks, just the relationship is long past the honeymoon period. Although that itself can cause strain on a relationship but I think Steve's look could be him thinking, "Should I roll her on to her side or would she fall out?"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 14 Oct 2013, 07:11
Callback strip, kinda. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1328)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 14 Oct 2013, 07:13
"If she fell out it'd stop the snoring. Win win?"

But yeah, when I am with Sarah overnight, we end up like Steve and Cosette minus the snoring (although with me awake because I just don't fall asleep easily).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 14 Oct 2013, 07:20
Callback strip, kinda. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1328)

Thats why I think Steve and Cosette might be on the rocks. Todays strip is an obvious callback to this one, and the foreshadowing is a bit thick.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 14 Oct 2013, 07:33
Something to consider: Jeph might be compiling strips for Volume 4 already, so he's going through the archives.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 14 Oct 2013, 08:34
Something to consider: Jeph might be compiling strips for Volume 4 already, so he's going through the archives.

Actually, I'm pretty sure he tweeted recently about writing the notes for the next lot of strips.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: 94ssd on 14 Oct 2013, 08:50
Can someone link to the other sleeping comic. I can't find it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 14 Oct 2013, 08:55
This one? http://questionablecontent.net//1850
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 14 Oct 2013, 08:56
Someone just did, unless you didn't mean that one. In which case I don't know which one you mean.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 14 Oct 2013, 08:58
Two have been linked so far, and there's also the sequence of dreams:

1168 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1168) to 1171
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 14 Oct 2013, 09:40
That sequence ends with my favorite line from the entirety of QC:  "My name is DJ Phalliz and I'm here to say/kill your friends, kill them with a knife."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jesslc on 14 Oct 2013, 10:40

Thats why I think Steve and Cosette might be on the rocks. Todays strip is an obvious callback to this one, and the foreshadowing is a bit thick.

For all we know Steve and Cosette might normally sleep like this (possibly with less snoring). Personally I don't sleep well cuddled up to someone and would rather sleep apart but touching after a good night hug.

I wonder if Jeph is setting up Dale & Marigold's Anime Night for his big annual Thanksgiving plot twist (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=2326).  :popcorn:

The return of May, perhaps... at a most inconvenient moment, of course. That could be fun  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Masterpiece on 14 Oct 2013, 10:42
Todays comic reminded me of Pintsize spooning Marten after Dora and him broke up, which made me realize that I still don't like Marten being single.

Just as much as I don't like being single either. But then, I'm not working against that, either. So who am I to complain.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 14 Oct 2013, 10:50
Regarding Steve and Cosette, many people seem to be forgetting the Law of Conservation of Detail. We likely wouldn't be shown a romantic couple sleeping in a nonromantic fashion juxtaposed with other romantic couples unless it meant something. What may happen in reality is irrelevant.

Todays comic reminded me of Pintsize spooning Marten after Dora and him broke up, which made me realize that I still don't like Marten being single.

Just as much as I don't like being single either. But then, I'm not working against that, either. So who am I to complain.
A lonely person.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: marsman57 on 14 Oct 2013, 11:14
My wife and I sleep like Steve and Cosette except I'm Cosette and she is Steve.

But really, all I can think looking at this comic is the sadness that no one in the QC universe has anything bigger than a double bed. Queen is a minimal if you are regularly sharing your bed imho.

Edit: As an aside, Marten's bed has shrank a lot since 1850 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1850).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 14 Oct 2013, 12:34
looks like Steve and Cosette might be on the rocks...

I think he is wondering about the levitating arm.

"There is no Cosette, there is only Zuul!"


Dawww, Tai and Dora are cute.



In your dreams Pintsize, in your dreams.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 14 Oct 2013, 12:42
Regarding Steve and Cosette, many people seem to be forgetting the Law of Conservation of Detail. We likely wouldn't be shown a romantic couple sleeping in a nonromantic fashion juxtaposed with other romantic couples unless it meant something. What may happen in reality is irrelevant.

Right. And Jeph would never waste an entire strip on Steve eating breakfast (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2407), either. That surely must have meant something major was brewing.  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 14 Oct 2013, 12:45
Ooooh! I know that one! Jeph was hungry! *is an ace detective and literary analyst*
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 14 Oct 2013, 12:53
Right. And Jeph would never waste an entire strip on Steve eating breakfast (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2407), either. That surely must have meant something major was brewing.  :-P
As his commentary that day notes, people wanted to know what Steve was up to. So he showed us.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: 94ssd on 14 Oct 2013, 14:31
I was thinking of 1328 (the one jwhouk linked). Thanks!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: HeavyP on 14 Oct 2013, 14:37
I think some folks might be overthinking the comic - sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.  Jeph is like a master chef - he crafts storylines that are intricate and full of flavors and nuance, and all of them subtly link together like courses in a tasting meal.  Sometimes you need a little palate cleanser between courses, and sometimes the chef just needs an off day.  Today we got D'aww, d'aww, lolCosettelol, and lolPintsizelol.  It's a little funny, a little cute, and I don't really think it's foreshadowing of any sort.  Also, Steve doesn't really have any kind of resigned or annoyed expression, he just has the "....really?" expression of someone who was woken up by their partner snoring like a freight train (all of my girlfriends have worn that expression at some point or another).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 14 Oct 2013, 15:35
Edit: As an aside, Marten's bed has shrank a lot since 1850 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1850).
I also noticed that. Maybe he traded the bed for two persons he had with Dora - and also still, with Padma, I think -  for this smaller one, since he wasn't anticipating a new relationship.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: kyraeus on 14 Oct 2013, 22:31
Gotta admit, this is an interesting break between lines, but yeah..

Pulling back a bit and looking at the larger picture, I gotta say the bit with everyone EXCEPT Marten being with someone is getting kinda depressing.  I know he doesn't often really show it in panel (well, except today, and that last panel would be enough to depress ANYone ;p), but it really sucks to have watched him go through two girls now with no success (both having rather SERIOUS issues, both finding more successful relationships.. I mean, what are the odds?).  That's not to even MENTION the story of why he moved out there in the first place and THAT whole emotional mess.

Also, BOTH of the girls survived breaking up with him?  No Mom action? 

Basically the takeaway is that every relationship he gets himself into is set up for failure from the get-go, that all the women he gets involved with either have issues, or are bad circumstances (Padma), or just plain don't work out for him.  Okay, I get it.  That's been pounded home for that character.  Repeatedly.  Which sucks, because he's basically a really good dude.

Yeah. sounds rantier than I wanted.  All in all, I love the comic, have for years now.   Just kinda blows to, as the saying goes, see 'good guys finish last' while some of the characters who have done some relatively shitty things end up with dreams/wishes fulfilled and happy relationships.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 14 Oct 2013, 22:46
But that is just how relationships are. Most romantic relationships that people have don't work out. This is more of a slice of life story than a "lets get Marten with that special girl!" story.

Martens relationship with Dora was quite successful for a long time, cracks don't often show until after the honeymoon period is over.

I think Marten has had much better relationship luck than... say Hanners? or Marten's mom? or Marigold? or Sven?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 14 Oct 2013, 23:50
Marten does have some personal growth to do. The ranks of people in happy relationships are not filled with manatees on codeine.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 15 Oct 2013, 00:10
Steve's had more breakups than Marten.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 15 Oct 2013, 01:34
Steve's had more breakups than Marten.
... which, seeing as neither's polyamourous, is just another way to say Steve's had more hookups than Marten.

(Half-full, half-empty?)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 15 Oct 2013, 02:00
"...ma in Italia: mille tre"?  Or is that Sven (or Raven, who even has the notebook)?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Skewbrow on 15 Oct 2013, 03:28
"...ma in Spagna: mille tre"?  Or is that Sven (or Raven, who even has the notebook)?
FYP (assuming we are talking about Don Giovanni)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 15 Oct 2013, 04:17
I think Marten has had much better relationship luck than... say Hanners? or Marten's mom? or Marigold? or Sven?
Well, Hanners ain't gonna happen. Her pretend date with Sven was probably the best she will ever do (hugging her dad, in public view, without anxiety medication, was a HUGE milestone, though).

Marten's mom, well... she's seen plenty of action, so to speak. And was married at least once on record. So she does have that up on him. But besides Mr Reed, there hasn't really been anything worthy of note.

(click to show/hide)

Marigold has some social issues to break through. It's not that she doesn't want to have a meaningful relationship, but she does need to get past the delusion that she isn't worthy of one (I know that feeling well...)

Sven is probably worse off. He's done a whole bunch of banging and, until Faye came along, it didn't mean much to him. Faye was most likely his first and last meaningful thing (that "date" with Hannelore happened shortly afterward), but as of his last appearance, he seriously regrets fucking that up (in a literal and metaphorical sense...)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 15 Oct 2013, 04:29
"...ma in Spagna: mille tre"?  Or is that Sven (or Raven, who even has the notebook)?
FYP (assuming we are talking about Don Giovanni)

Oops!  You're right of course.  Or precisely: "Ma in Ispagna son già mille e tre".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 15 Oct 2013, 05:55
So what kind of goodies are we getting from Jeph THIS week?

More Faye Is BOSS shenanigans!    0 (0%)
Next: Tai tries to climb Emily!    1 (2.6%)
Dale notices that Penelope looks like Pizza Girl...    4 (10.3%)
Marten time!    2 (5.1%)
Claire time!    3 (7.7%)
"Next, on a very special Questionable Content, Faye learns her mother has cancer..."    0 (0%)
...or something like that.    0 (0%)
Marigold and Dale's DATE! (You thought we forgot, hmmm?)    17 (43.6%)
Hannelore and Emily have a weird-off!    2 (5.1%)
Waffles! Spathe Ham! Banana Smoothie! Ear Cheese!?!?!    3 (7.7%)
Whatever it is, it'll be FAN-tastic!    1 (2.6%)
...and COMPLETELY out of left field.    6 (15.4%)

Total Members Voted: 39
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 15 Oct 2013, 06:38
Well, Hanners ain't gonna happen. Her pretend date with Sven was probably the best she will ever do (hugging her dad, in public view, without anxiety medication, was a HUGE milestone, though).

Sven is probably worse off. He's done a whole bunch of banging and, until Faye came along, it didn't mean much to him. Faye was most likely his first and last meaningful thing (that "date" with Hannelore happened shortly afterward), but as of his last appearance, he seriously regrets fucking that up (in a literal and metaphorical sense...)
You're pretty pessimistic- Hannelore has been improving throughout the comic (minus her medicated intro), and there's no reason to believe she will never go on an actual date. Not necessarily one with physical contact, at least not without lots of saran wrap, but a date. And Sven is pretty clearly going through a reform period so the next time he gets close with some one he doesn't fuck it up. Hope's not lost for either of them.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Masterpiece on 15 Oct 2013, 08:18
But besides Mr Reid, there hasn't really been anything worthy of note.
Might I direct you to this wonderful thread (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,29097.0.html)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Y on 15 Oct 2013, 12:40
I didn't take Faye for someone who would use a single long pillow. I suppose it would be hard to flip over the pillow if you're sharing one and it gets too hot.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 15 Oct 2013, 14:30
Wait.....Two Twins (Tai/Dora, Cosette/Steve), and Two Queens (Faye/Angus, Pintsize/Marten)? Must be uncomfortable.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NotAwesomeAnymore on 15 Oct 2013, 14:59
On Marten's shitty life: Both Dora and Faye have ended up with people who take drama and angst in their stride, with humour. The thing, i think, about relationships is finding somebody who will happily take your crazyness by the horns and (with kindness and empathy) beat it into submission.

I'm sure Marten will eventually find someone whose brand of crazy he can relate to and who can look after him too.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 15 Oct 2013, 15:51
Either that or Marten will turn into Trent Lane.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Welu on 15 Oct 2013, 16:03
I'm totally in favour of a Daria/QC crossover.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 15 Oct 2013, 16:20
Cool


One can imagine the confrontation meeting between Daria and Faye.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 15 Oct 2013, 16:25
I actually think Raven would be an excellent role model for Quinn.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 15 Oct 2013, 20:26
So, uh, supposedly there's a new comic, but I can't see it. I'm guessing it's the CloudFlare caching thing...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 15 Oct 2013, 20:27
SPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDERS
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 15 Oct 2013, 20:32
I DON'T LIKE THE SPIDER ZONE FAE
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 15 Oct 2013, 20:51
"Highway to the Spider Zone"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 15 Oct 2013, 20:54
Welcome to the Spider Zone, we have webs and eggs.

(yeah, I know "Spider Zone" doesn't fit the melody there...  :psyduck:)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 15 Oct 2013, 20:55
It actually works, if you say it right.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 15 Oct 2013, 21:00
Dumb question: what's she holding in her hand?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 15 Oct 2013, 21:04
Dumb question: what's she holding in her hand?

Jock Strap Disinfectant.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 15 Oct 2013, 21:19
Canned Cheese and a Twix.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 15 Oct 2013, 21:27
Actual answer: hairspray and a lighter, aka a makeshift flamethrower.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 15 Oct 2013, 21:37
Are we going to almost see the Secret Roasting Process of Doom?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 15 Oct 2013, 23:11
Actual answer: hairspray and a lighter, aka a makeshift flamethrower.

Stop it, let us have our fun.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 15 Oct 2013, 23:32
I'll bet Gordon and/or Gary is down there!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 16 Oct 2013, 00:04
So Dale's an Evangelion fan?  I like him even more now. :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 16 Oct 2013, 01:45
Is Dora's remark supposed to support Faye's warning, or deny it? I mean, a hundred years is an eye-blink in China, but in America it's probably like the Dark Ages.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 16 Oct 2013, 02:25
I think it's meant to excuse the state of the basement.  Defensive Dora is defensive.

Of course, my first reading was "don't use fire! this building is historically valuable!"

At which point I started wondering about Dora's priorities ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 16 Oct 2013, 02:38
Leave aside history - I took it that Dora is simply conscious that an older building is a higher fire risk.  Remember also that Faye has a history of burning down buildings...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 16 Oct 2013, 03:43
Leave aside history - I took it that Dora is simply conscious that an older building is a higher fire risk.  Remember also that Faye has a history of burning down buildings...

You brew hundreds of thousands of cups of coffee, and all they remember is this one time you misusers toaster...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 16 Oct 2013, 04:22
In parts of the US a hundred-year-old building is considered old. In Massachusetts, not so much (we have four hundred years of history! OK you can stop laughing now, Old World People.) So yeah, it's definitely because the place was built before modern building codes were enacted.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: rschill on 16 Oct 2013, 05:13
In my head, Kenny Loggins is singing "Stairway to the Spider Zone." 

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 16 Oct 2013, 05:23
OK you can stop laughing now, Old World People

But it's fun!

the place was built before modern building codes were enacted.

Thermal insulation not up to current standards:

(http://cassland.org/images/QC/Stonehenge.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: anahata on 16 Oct 2013, 05:46
I took it that Dora is simply conscious that an older building is a higher fire risk.
Thank you. I was wondering what that was about. All I could think of was that 100 years was long enough to accumulate an impressive number of spiders in the basement.
Quote
  Remember also that Faye has a history of burning down buildings...
Ah yes, now you come to mention it...

Also, re: "100 years old" I live in a house that was built (some of it) while Mozart was still alive.
(OK, the Massachusetts residents aren't impressed.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 16 Oct 2013, 06:01
When your part of the country (or, in my case, state) wasn't much of anything 100 years ago, it's impressive.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: tempest3k on 16 Oct 2013, 07:53
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Thermal insulation not up to current standards:

(http://cassland.org/images/QC/Stonehenge.jpg)

Stop loitering in my back yard dammit!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 16 Oct 2013, 07:55
Although I'm not so local now, I did live and work in Salisbury for a while.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 16 Oct 2013, 08:05
I grew up in a town where our town walls date back to the 12th century (second oldest example in the country), even the town itself dates back to around the 9th century when the Vikings wanted a base they could launch raids up the river. So hearing Americans and Australians sounding so amazed that their homes date back to the 18th century always makes me chuckle a little.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 16 Oct 2013, 10:40
OK you can stop laughing now, Old World People

But it's fun!

the place was built before modern building codes were enacted.

Thermal insulation not up to current standards:

(http://cassland.org/images/QC/Stonehenge.jpg)
Ah, earworm.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 16 Oct 2013, 12:36
Also, less of an earworm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ec1WaFrK8ENot a valid %s URL
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Emperor Norton on 16 Oct 2013, 12:51
I think it has more to do with the fact that 100 year old wood, unless you live in a very humid area, is going to be very very dry. I didn't take it as a statement of it being historical as much as "This entire building would turn into a blaze in seconds".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 16 Oct 2013, 12:52
Yarp. More Dora's way of saying NO FLAMETHROWERS.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 16 Oct 2013, 14:24
So long as Shelob's not down there, they should be OK.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Truec on 16 Oct 2013, 14:54
We've been told several times now about the spider zone, and the sheer bulk of the arachnid masses inhabiting it.  But we also know that Dora roasts coffee down there every day.

Obviously Dora is the Spider Queen!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 16 Oct 2013, 15:06
:tinfoil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 16 Oct 2013, 16:28
More like the secret ingredient is spiders. Or spider venom or something.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 16 Oct 2013, 18:12
But Dora was willing to get rid of the spiders (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2468).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 16 Oct 2013, 18:16
Nuking from orbit


The only way to be sure.


Then, of course, there's always this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjIlqrAfbbg)




But that could be a bit extreme    :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 16 Oct 2013, 18:53
That's an awesome helmet. If it weren't for the earwig (which Faye didn't know about when she decreed it), that hardly seems like a punishment.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 16 Oct 2013, 19:12
That's actually the top of a trash can.

EDIT: You know, of course, that there is only one person who could clean that basement (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1416).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 16 Oct 2013, 19:15
Hmm...I suppose it could be that. Or maybe Daft Punk lives there.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: J on 16 Oct 2013, 19:54
i cannot possibly be the only one who thought of this

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 16 Oct 2013, 20:07
Well, it's clear now that Dale can hold his own with Faye. In his own special way, of course.  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Perfectly Reasonable on 16 Oct 2013, 20:41
Woot! Spider Zone! With historically significant spiders!
Also this reminds me of Yotsuba's reaction to giant crow-scaring eyeballs.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Midwesterner on 16 Oct 2013, 21:00
Turns out there are enormous earwigs. They're native to Australia, of course.

Huge bug warning
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 16 Oct 2013, 21:20
i cannot possibly be the only one who thought of this


I did, I laughed.  And the Sgt Maj in me said, "That was an appropriate way to handle that."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 16 Oct 2013, 21:22
I grew up in a town where our town walls date back to the 12th century (second oldest example in the country), even the town itself dates back to around the 9th century when the Vikings wanted a base they could launch raids up the river. So hearing Americans and Australians sounding so amazed that their homes date back to the 18th century always makes me chuckle a little.

"The Americans think 100 years is a long time, while the English think 100 miles is a long drive."

No idea who said that originally, but I've always liked it.  :wink:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Truec on 16 Oct 2013, 21:39
I grew up in a town where our town walls date back to the 12th century (second oldest example in the country), even the town itself dates back to around the 9th century when the Vikings wanted a base they could launch raids up the river. So hearing Americans and Australians sounding so amazed that their homes date back to the 18th century always makes me chuckle a little.

"The Americans think 100 years is a long time, while the English think 100 miles is a long drive."

No idea who said that originally, but I've always liked it.  :wink:

Sounds like the sort of thing Douglas Adams or Graham Chapman would toss out.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 16 Oct 2013, 21:58
Google says it was a fellow named Earle Hitchner in Reader's Digest.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 16 Oct 2013, 22:15
Your Google-fu is stronger than mine, GM. The only attributed quote I found just said "Earle Hitchner", without mentioning any publication.

Then all I found about Earle Hitchner is that he is or was a music writer for the Wall Street Journal. Not the sort of person I'd expect to come up with a remark like that, but then the WSJ is not the sort of publication you'd expect to have a music writer in the first place...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sorflakne on 16 Oct 2013, 22:46
The last panel is strangely fitting for me, as I just finished a hunt for a cockroach that took me through every room of my apartment, tore apart my closet, and basically upended half my stuff until I finally cornered it under a sword scabbard (don't ask) and rushed it with a vacuum cleaner hose and finally got it.

So glad to be moving back to MN next month, where all bugs die off for much of the year and cockroaches are creatures of legends.

Turns out there are enormous earwigs. They're native to Australia, of course.

Huge bug warning
(click to show/hide)
WHY GOD WHY??
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 17 Oct 2013, 01:44
Spider body-parts in the coffee? What kind of cruel mocha-ry is this?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 17 Oct 2013, 02:22
Obviously Dora is the Spider Queen!

Lolth is not amused.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ev4n on 17 Oct 2013, 05:30
...and we shall call him Bradley Earwiggins!  (Or maybe Ender Earwiggins?)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: judemorrigan on 17 Oct 2013, 05:45
i cannot possibly be the only one who thought of this

[Khan]
No.  No you were not.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 17 Oct 2013, 06:06
But Dora was willing to get rid of the spiders (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2468).
Obvious misdirection.

That's actually the top of a trash can.
I don't think so, it looks like the bottom narrows to form a collar and no trash can top I know does that.

Hmm...I suppose it could be that. Or maybe Daft Punk lives there.
That was my first thought as well.

Turns out there are enormous earwigs. They're native to Australia, of course.

Adorable bug warning
(click to show/hide)
Australia. Of course. I trust you have an explanation for this, Akima?  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmee on 17 Oct 2013, 06:43
AS AN AUSTRALIAN I AM OFFENDED THAT YOU THINK AKIMA IS THE ONLY AUSTRALIAN ON THIS FORUM oh wait no I'm not.
But really, Australia isn't that bad; all the venomous snakes and stuff that people complain about have been killed and eaten by all the poisonous spiders. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 17 Oct 2013, 09:17
Don't forget the poisonous spiders, snakes, fish, octopi, jellyfish, plants, ants, centipedes  ..... what the heck is a Platypus categorized as now anyways?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 17 Oct 2013, 09:31
Its classification is classified.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 17 Oct 2013, 09:43
Platypi are still platypuses (according to region) and are their own special kind of weird, being the only surviving venomous egg-laying mammal.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Legere-factus on 17 Oct 2013, 10:10
And they ooze milk like sweat.

 I once heard it said that Platypi were the first to make omlettes. Sweaty eggy omlette.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Shjade on 17 Oct 2013, 10:41
So Dale's an Evangelion fan?  I like him even more now. :-D

I can't help thinking the Eva shirt was intentionally put into place for the subsequent helmet-hhhuuuu scare joke. He's a berserk Eva.

...though I bet Faye wouldn't get the reference. >.>
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 17 Oct 2013, 11:09
Well there are possible mommy issues and we have no clue about daddy .......  :psyduck: ...... at least he isn't a Shinji Ikari  .... or is he .....  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 17 Oct 2013, 11:49
Obviously Dora is the Spider Queen!

Lolth is not amused.

My co-worker was assembling a Lolth model as I read this. Coffee in the nostrils = pain.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 17 Oct 2013, 12:59
Hanners must have hidden a spare Spacesuit down there.


Or it's Khan's hidden base.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 17 Oct 2013, 13:17
Don't forget the poisonous spiders, snakes, fish, octopi, jellyfish, plants, ants, centipedes  ..... what the heck is a Platypus categorized as now anyways?
Monotremes?

Though the Platypus is the only poisonous monotreme, so Platypus will do.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 17 Oct 2013, 15:15
That'll do, platypus.  That'll do. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 17 Oct 2013, 18:05
Hanners must have hidden a spare Spacesuit down there.

Faye told her to bring a helmet, remember? (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2551)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 17 Oct 2013, 18:57
Ahh yes, but I'm not sure that that was what she had in mind.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 17 Oct 2013, 20:37
C'mon, Hanners, it's not like you're unfamiliar with the question (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1756). Also I read Cathy for years just because it was in the comics and I used to read the comics every day. There were only two pages of daily comics when I read them so I just read all of them. It was pretty fucking terrible. Also this:

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 17 Oct 2013, 20:42
Ladies and gentlemen, I now present Laurel and Hardy. 

Or maybe Abbott and Costello. 


Either way, they're the real deal! 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 17 Oct 2013, 20:50
 Marigold, be careful. Dale could be just off panel.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 17 Oct 2013, 20:54
No clothes eh? A bold, if aggressive move Marbear!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 17 Oct 2013, 21:00
Not wearing clothes would speed things along...

I'm surprised no one ever pointed out that the helmet was apparently a Calvin and Hobbes reference, speaking of defunct cartoons.

I'm pretty sure that Hannelore knew the trope, but did not understand the trope.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 17 Oct 2013, 21:03
It was funny to have Hannelore field the question but wouldn't it have been more logical to have asked Momo?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 17 Oct 2013, 21:06
So we can throw a Princess Bride reference in there too?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 17 Oct 2013, 21:09
As you wish...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 17 Oct 2013, 21:13
It was funny to have Hannelore field the question but wouldn't it have been more logical to have asked Momo?

Momo practically replaced Hanners when she got her chasis, they need to get back to interacting more again.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 17 Oct 2013, 21:31
So we can throw a Princess Bride reference in there too?

(http://cdn.meme.li/instances/26412929.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sorflakne on 17 Oct 2013, 22:13
AS AN AUSTRALIAN I AM OFFENDED THAT YOU THINK AKIMA IS THE ONLY AUSTRALIAN ON THIS FORUM oh wait no I'm not.
But really, Australia isn't that bad; all the venomous snakes and stuff that people complain about have been killed and eaten by all the poisonous spiders. :mrgreen:
Australia has its own section on the Everything Trying to Kill You (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EverythingTryingToKillYou) trope page.  Nuff said.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tova on 18 Oct 2013, 00:08
C'mon, Hanners, it's not like you're unfamiliar with the question (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1756). Also I read Cathy for years just because it was in the comics and I used to read the comics every day. There were only two pages of daily comics when I read them so I just read all of them. It was pretty fucking terrible.

Funny that both today's comic and the one quoted above both have a comment/title from Jeph referencing "Cathy" - gives a good hint as to what he must think of the whole "what on earth shall I wear??" thing (if such a hint is even required).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: snubnose on 18 Oct 2013, 00:27
Apparently Hanners is pretty kickass when it comes to dating advice. She just doesnt know it.

Or at least I've been told that the woman showing up naked is great dating advice. Also, with beer.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 00:38
The woman in particular?  Isn't that getting a bit sexist there?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 18 Oct 2013, 00:55
Humanity is sexist: If a man turns up to a date naked, with beer, the chances of a successful date are considerably lower.

We are aware that "one day" may in fact be "another rung up the evolutionary ladder." (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2201)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ackblom12 on 18 Oct 2013, 00:59
Excusing sexism in such a manner is kinda fucked up.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 01:26
Humanity is sexist:

Indeed; but civilisation itself is the result of moving on from our base nature, and we are still trying to improve it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 18 Oct 2013, 01:47
Technically, a platypus is a monotreme, along with four species of echidna (spiny anteater). Australia is filled with poisonous and weird creatures to keep the rest of the world safe...

The way most people look naked is why clothes were invented. Hanners is quite the fashionista actually, so she could do better at advice, but for an anime-watching night in, is anything special beyond "clean casual clothes" required?

Cathy is terrible. And yeah, the puerile obsession with getting girls out of their clothes in every situation, no matter how inappropriate, is pretty tedious. Go and buy a Realdoll®; it's got all the jiggly bits you like to stare at, it'll wear as little as you like, and it won't mind if you objectify it.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Martok on 18 Oct 2013, 02:00
"Y-you mean you DON'T want to wear any clothes?!" 


Bwahaha!!  That's a classic Hanners response if I ever saw one.  :lol: 

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 18 Oct 2013, 02:36
Kinda reminds me of that commercial: "Uhhh.... khakis?"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 18 Oct 2013, 03:16
Excusing sexism in such a manner is kinda fucked up.
... and for my next trick, I'll excuse the humidity of the Pacific.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 03:22
That's not comparable.  We are aware of human nature; however, it is somewhat malleable, and we are trying to steer it towards what many of us feel would be an improvement.  The wetness of water is not susceptible to an analogous improvement.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 18 Oct 2013, 03:42
Sure it is:  It's called phase transitions.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 18 Oct 2013, 04:05
Whilst I'm sure we can have an interesting scientific discussion on whether the adjective "wet" still applies to ice or steam (I posit that it does), you are being deliberately facetious in response to a serious concern that this forum is trying to deal with, and I'd advise against that particular approach both in general and right now in particular.

I like Hanners' headband. Also loved her first response - why on earth would she assume that Momo was leaking fluid?!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 04:06
It was funny to have Hannelore field the question but wouldn't it have been more logical to have asked Momo?

So Hanners' assumption there's something wrong with Momo is not only funny, but makes logical sense.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 18 Oct 2013, 04:30
Excusing sexism in such a manner is kinda fucked up.

Huh, must have missed the memo about the next PC witch hunt.

So let me get this straight, what we are supposed to be outraged about is a silly and probably not serious statement about expected gendered behaviors when it comes to dating that potentially frame women in the role of sex object, but ignore that it also puts men in a stereotypical role of sex and beer obsessed simpletons.

Just wanted to know where I am supposed to aim the pitchfork to keep in lockstep with the rest of the hive mind.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 18 Oct 2013, 05:20
Uh-oh, here we go again...  :roll:

In a desperate but probably futile attempt to divert attention back to the comic, I'll just imagine the crude jokes that Pintsize would make about Momo leaking fluid.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 05:23
Huh, must have missed the memo about the next PC witch hunt.

Not a witch hunt; I also hate the term PC, because it implies that something is done for effect rather than for real.  We are, in our tiny corner of the world, trying to improve some things that really do affect people in the larger outside world - do you think that belittling this effort is how you wish to be seen?  Oh, and the memo's here (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,29318.0.html).  I accept that we have been less alert to this sort of thing than we should have been for a while, but the underlying policy has not changed - we are merely sharpening up our application of it.  The rules suggest that we should respect each other; this kind of thing erodes that respect (I plan to add some more explicit remarks about various forms of discrimination to the rules).

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So let me get this straight, what we are supposed to be outraged about is a silly and probably not serious statement about expected gendered behaviors when it comes to dating that potentially frame women in the role of sex object, but ignore that it also puts men in a stereotypical role of sex and beer obsessed simpletons.

Not at all; I object to the beer part of that stereotype as well.  But I chose to address the more harmful stereotype first.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 18 Oct 2013, 05:27
Are you sure one is more harmful than the other or are you making an assumption?

Plus there is more than a bit of hypocrisy in calling out one but not the other, regardless of the reason/criteria. Wrong is wrong.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 05:33
One cannot call out the whole world at once; we go step by step.  In particular, the fact that there is another issue in no way weakens the case against the one being picked up on - to suggest that comes over as a diversionary tactic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 18 Oct 2013, 05:43
I can understand the need to pick your battles given limited resources.

I'm just saying if one is bad so is the other, and that needs to not be ignored nor given de facto acceptance.

I've noticed a disturbing trend of people being MORE than willing to gang up on someone for any perceived slight in one category, but completely ignore the other.

That's not progress. It's regression.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 06:07
It's not just resources, but also focus; and indeed the need to try to avoid swamping what's meant to be a discussion about a comic.  I could just issue a warning, stating the reason, and cut off further discussion of the matter; but for better or worse, I choose not to do that.

for any perceived slight

The term "perceived slight" may suggest that it is not real (just as "politically correct" may imply insincerity).  If someone tells you that for them the slight is real, you need to be prepared to accept that and try to understand it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 06:16
If you're offended on behalf of yourself, speak up. That's ordinary insistence on good manners.
If you're offended on behalf of another, especially without checking to see whether that other is offended, that's PC and you oughta have better things to do with your time.

Marigold should borrow some sort of helmet, maybe from Hanners, for Anime Night. It'll match what Dale will have been unable to remove. Send the earwig out for extra jerky and pocky.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 06:28
If you're offended on behalf of another, especially without checking to see whether that other is offended, that's PC and you oughta have better things to do with your time.

So, you are saying that you believe that all forms of discriminatory and insulting speech should be allowed unless the targets themselves speak up.  That will not fly here, whatever you think about the matter.  In any case, women have spoken up about objectification.

Administrator Comment Enough already - if you wish to dispute the style of moderation here, there is a thread for it (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,29318.0.html).

I could just issue a warning, stating the reason, and cut off further discussion of the matter; but for better or worse, I choose not to do that.

Well, when it starts to go too far, I get to change my mind, and at least divert the discussion to where it belongs...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 18 Oct 2013, 06:34
Speaking of Jerky, my lil brother came back from Cali and gave me an assortment of Jerky.
Buffalo Bob's 10 Piece Gourmet Exotic Jerky Assortment
(click to show/hide)

Warning - .............. You may wish to move to another planet.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 18 Oct 2013, 06:52
Can you further objectify an actual object? Is that... possible?


....


I can't go down this mental path, thataway only lies madness.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 18 Oct 2013, 07:00
Waffles?

So what kind of goodies are we getting from Jeph THIS week?

More Faye Is BOSS shenanigans!    1 (1.6%) <- Most of what this week was, actually.
Next: Tai tries to climb Emily!    2 (3.2%)
Dale notices that Penelope looks like Pizza Girl...    7 (11.3%)
Marten time!    2 (3.2%)
Claire time!    3 (4.8%)
"Next, on a very special Questionable Content, Faye learns her mother has cancer..."    0 (0%)
...or something like that.    1 (1.6%)
Marigold and Dale's DATE! (You thought we forgot, hmmm?)    30 (48.4%) <- Marigold didn't.
Hannelore and Emily have a weird-off!    5 (8.1%)
Waffles! Spathe Ham! Banana Smoothie! Ear Cheese!?!?!    3 (4.8%)
Whatever it is, it'll be FAN-tastic!    1 (1.6%)
...and COMPLETELY out of left field.    7 (11.3%)

Total Members Voted: 62
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 18 Oct 2013, 07:05
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Arizona. At first glance, it doesn't look nearly as bad as Australia; its desert areas has an abundance of vegetation (as opposed to the stereotype of deserts being barren) while its forested areas look outright inviting. Not bad at all right? Wrong. Let's start with the desert. Okay, you can easily die of sunstroke or frostbite (you heard right), as the desert is either really hot or really cold depending on the season. However, that's just for starters. Beside the climate, the desert is home to an abundance of species that could keep with Australian types; the obvious ones are the rattlesnakes, coyotes (which can travel in packs of dozens by the way), cougars, jaguars (yes, really), and spiders (anything from tarantulas to black widows to brown recluses), but there's also the likes of the peccary (think the Sonoran's take on a wild boar), tarantula hawk (talk about Names to Run Away From Really Fast) and gila monster (one of two known venomous lizards, so named for their temperament) to name a few. Alongside, the combination of abundant vegetation and dry air can easily cause massive wild fires that are near impossible to put out (no thanks to the limited water supply); even a blown out match is enough to ignite one (which has happened more than once). And that's not discounting the vegetation itself; while the plantsnote  aren't venomous like in Australia, they're lethal in their own myriad of ways. First, they can easily catch hold of loose clothing and effectively trap anyone against them (which means if you don't have a knife or easy-to-rip-or-takeoff clothing, then you're stuck, period); even a slight brush can often lead to ensnarement. Alongside that, said plants may or may not be home to one of the local animals listed above, as snakes, spiders and insects like to use them for shelter. • Large patches of a devious little cactus called the teddy-bear cholla litter the Sonoran Desert. From a distance they, they look as cute and fuzzy as the name implies, but get too near and you'll find that those fuzzy looking spines mean business. Entire segments of the plant will break away so it can cling to your leg like a gigantic cocklebur, making large areas completely impassable.
 ◦ And then there's the forest areas in northern Arizona, which nearly takes the trope Up to Eleven. You read about the climate above, right? Well, it can be just as hot or cold in the north, and water is just as limited; unless you're near a (man-made) lake, death by dehydration is just as likely to occur as in the Sonoran. And just like the aforementioned, the air tends to be very dry, which can easily cause forest fires (from so much as an excessively hot day). And finally, there's always the local wildlife, which pretty much includes everything listed above, only now with addition of bears alongside additional types of wildcats and arthropods. In short, if you want to go on a nature hike, best pack heavy firepower (preferably something in the rifle range) and lots and lots and lots of water.
 

I am proud my home state has such a large section on TV Trope's "Everything Trying to Kill You Page"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 07:10
I'm just wondering what fluid Momo might be leaking.  Surely she doesn't use that amount of oil?  That would be very old-school engineering I would have thought.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 18 Oct 2013, 07:14
Without knowing the precise details of her construction, it would be hard to say. While artistically at times the AI's have been portrayed as having body/joint seams (which leads to the assumption of a solid outer shell), their internals could be using some method of hydraulics to convey kinetic power; or even in a fashion similar synthetic blood for chemical power.

Edit: specifically the ones with a more humanoid chassis. The others such as Pintsize seem to more strongly imply basic mechanical actuation.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmee on 18 Oct 2013, 07:28
I think the fluid referred to was the chibi-AnthroPC-oversized-anime-sweat-drop fluid, I remember a newspost about it once.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 18 Oct 2013, 07:30
*looks at awkward zone yawning above*

I... posit that ladies bosoms are rad?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 18 Oct 2013, 07:49
Hannelore also grew up on a space station, which is 90% plumbing (or something to that effect). Her father has a great admiration for plumbers.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 18 Oct 2013, 08:00
I am proud my home state has such a large section on TV Trope's "Everything Trying to Kill You Page"

What they left out is that Arizona is one of the few deserts where it's not uncommon to die by drowning. When Arizona does get rain it's often enough to flash floods.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 18 Oct 2013, 08:08
(I moved a couple of posts to the thread about moderation.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Legere-factus on 18 Oct 2013, 08:13
I wonder if Momo's social etiquette programming will compel her to supervise this 'first date' as a companion AI or tactfully keep out of their hair as a friend.
(is it a first date? are we calling it that or a first friendship one-on-one meeting?!)   
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ankhtahr on 18 Oct 2013, 08:45
Well, I don't know


Edit: Damn, post got cut off. Here's what I meant to post.

Well, I don't know. Marigold seems to consider it a very big deal. I don't know about Dale, but it could very well be possible that he doesn't. He stated that he wanted to be friends with her, that's all we were given.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Welu on 18 Oct 2013, 09:17
Hannelore has experience with AnthroPCs leaking strange fluid. (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1253)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Dr. ROFLPWN on 18 Oct 2013, 10:16
I would just like to say that if Marigold ends up in a situation with Dale where she's not wearing anything, I am going to be extremely disappointed

...that May didn't get to stick around to see it. I mean, right off the bat she recognized the glory of those cans! And after being the one to push Dale into patching things up with Marigold, the poor A.I. doesn't even get a glimpse of them!

(You don't get to see that sort of thing in Robot Jail. It's all...think Furniture Porn but really vile and fetishistic.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sorflakne on 18 Oct 2013, 10:22
I'm just wondering what fluid Momo might be leaking.  Surely she doesn't use that amount of oil?  That would be very old-school engineering I would have thought.
Maybe she's leaking that liquid used to generate a sweatdrop.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 18 Oct 2013, 10:29
Furniture Porn
Chifforobe on armoire action?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Dr. ROFLPWN on 18 Oct 2013, 10:36
 
Furniture Porn
Chifforobe on armoire action?

Oh, that's just the beginning. Lawn chair-on-lawn chair action, hot Malms from Sweden...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 18 Oct 2013, 10:50
Well, it would certainly make the date more interesting for both Dale and Marigold.

They could start a Nudist Colony.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: haikupoet on 18 Oct 2013, 11:10
Marigold: Here is what you wear: cleavagy tank top and fuzzy sweat pants. Sexy but relaxed and totally in character for you. That is all.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 18 Oct 2013, 12:26
Or just wear what you're wearing now.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 18 Oct 2013, 12:42
Quote from: Rose Sayer
Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we were put on this Earth to rise above!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 13:27
If you're offended on behalf of another, especially without checking to see whether that other is offended, that's PC and you oughta have better things to do with your time.

So, you are saying that you believe that all forms of discriminatory and insulting speech should be allowed unless the targets themselves speak up.  That will not fly here, whatever you think about the matter.  In any case, women have spoken up about objectification.

Not what I'm saying at all.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 18 Oct 2013, 13:28
But when he objected to speech that insults someone, you said that he was offended on behalf of someone else, because surely one can't be offended by insulting speech if it doesn't offend them directly?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 13:39
I said nothing about pwhodges. I spoke in general terms about what I perceive as the difference between ordinary good manners and the insistence upon such, and PC (whose definition admittedly fluid). His "so you're saying" response, followed by something I did not say, was what flipped my switch.

Agree or disagree with me as you wish; it's your right and duty. But if you're going to dispute something I said, make sure it's something I said before ascribing it to me. Simple enough, no?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 18 Oct 2013, 13:55
You said it right after his post, and it was somewhat applicable to his post. Maybe specify next time if you're not responding to anyone in particular.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ackblom12 on 18 Oct 2013, 13:55
I'm just saying, if the phrase 'too PC' ever comes to mind, you're probably wrong.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 14:22
You said it right after his post, and it was somewhat applicable to his post. Maybe specify next time if you're not responding to anyone in particular.

Between this thread and the moderation thread, the entire exchange is on record.

And I still say Marigold should find a matching helmet for Anime Night.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 18 Oct 2013, 14:41
Hannelore probably has an entire collection and would be willing to lend Marigold one or two.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 18 Oct 2013, 14:46
Maybe this one?

(http://www.sub5zero.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2011/11/052311_rg_IronManHelmet_03.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 18 Oct 2013, 15:26
Nope
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 18 Oct 2013, 15:27
Are those head cannon in the side pieces?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 18 Oct 2013, 16:12
That's not progress. It's regression.
Regression from what, exactly?

Every foot-soldier sees only their part of the battlefield. Every person has only so much energy and time, and needs to triage as much as any field hospital. To argue that it is not legitimate to fight the injustices you face each day, unless you can fight every single injustice ever, is simply an argument that one should not fight at all. When aimed at women, it's another version of "Shut up and stay in the kitchen."

Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Emperor Norton on 18 Oct 2013, 17:30
Regression from what, exactly?

Every foot-soldier sees only their part of the battlefield. Every person has only so much energy and time, and needs to triage as much as any field hospital. To argue that it is not legitimate to fight the injustices you face each day, unless you can fight every single injustice ever, is simply an argument that one should not fight at all. When aimed at women, it's another version of "Shut up and stay in the kitchen."

Agree on this.

The thing is, if it was brought up differently, there would have been a much different reaction.

If instead of "why is everyone upset with this, when this is also happening" which causes people to get angry because whether you mean to or not, you are dismissing what is bothering people in order to focus on something else that is offensive to you, it was brought up "not only is it offensive to x, its also offensive to y because" most people would be agreeing.

X Rights aren't a zero sum game. If someone is discussing offense to something, it doesn't make offensive comments towards other things irrelevant just because they haven't been brought up yet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: rschill on 18 Oct 2013, 18:31
I get the same wardrobe anxiety. 

Too formal, too casual, too flashy, too dull...  I don't really belong to a fashion tribe, so I don't have a lot of reference points. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 18 Oct 2013, 19:00
It got easier for me when I said "screw it- polos for everything!" Slacks for work, jeans for not, and no one seems to care what shoes I wear so running shoes, I choose you!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Perfectly Reasonable on 18 Oct 2013, 19:45
Marigold has received relationship advice from Hannelore before.
mumble reasonable number of babies mumble.

For some reason I am now hearing pwhodges in Momo's voice.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 18 Oct 2013, 19:46
Momo's 'fluid' is where she keeps the live eels (http://www.questionablecontent.net/1298).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 18 Oct 2013, 19:48
I am proud my home state has such a large section on TV Trope's "Everything Trying to Kill You Page"

What they left out is that Arizona is one of the few deserts where it's not uncommon to die by drowning. When Arizona does get rain it's often enough to flash floods.

Heheh. Yep! I love my home! It made me mighty.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 18 Oct 2013, 20:52
Momo's voice.
And what does Momo's voice sound like?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 18 Oct 2013, 21:12
Momo's voice.
And what does Momo's voice sound like?
In my head, her current chassis sounds a bit like GLaDOS, but about half an octave higher.  Her original sounded pretty much like her current one, but about an octave higher than that.  Of course, my brain insists on giving Winslow Received Pronunciation, so take this with a bunch of club soda.   :D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 19 Oct 2013, 00:53
For some reason I am now hearing pwhodges in Momo's voice.

You can correct that impression in this thread (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,26105.msg1017842.html#msg1017842).  Look further on in the thread for another sample; further back for my link with Thomas the Tank Engine.  Several more stories in this older thread (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,23330.msg830344.html#msg830344).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 19 Oct 2013, 00:56
Momo's 'fluid' is where she keeps the live eels (http://www.questionablecontent.net/1298).

I've always presumed that was a specific feature of her old chassis.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 19 Oct 2013, 03:13
Momo's 'fluid' is where she keeps the live eels (http://www.questionablecontent.net/1298).

I've always presumed that was a specific feature of her old chassis.

It's still a Japanese-made chassis, and presumably still "designed to appeal to the Japanese in general and otaku in particular", right? If anything, I'd expect her new chassis to have even more features like that, even if Momo isn't even aware of them (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2250).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 19 Oct 2013, 04:48
Here you go, Marigold. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2256)

Or maybe not.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 19 Oct 2013, 05:04
Regression from what, exactly?

Every foot-soldier sees only their part of the battlefield. Every person has only so much energy and time, and needs to triage as much as any field hospital. To argue that it is not legitimate to fight the injustices you face each day, unless you can fight every single injustice ever, is simply an argument that one should not fight at all. When aimed at women, it's another version of "Shut up and stay in the kitchen."

Agree on this.

The thing is, if it was brought up differently, there would have been a much different reaction.

If instead of "why is everyone upset with this, when this is also happening" which causes people to get angry because whether you mean to or not, you are dismissing what is bothering people in order to focus on something else that is offensive to you, it was brought up "not only is it offensive to x, its also offensive to y because" most people would be agreeing.

X Rights aren't a zero sum game. If someone is discussing offense to something, it doesn't make offensive comments towards other things irrelevant just because they haven't been brought up yet.

Bingo.

Edit: I agree it should not be a zero sum game. But when the general tone of the forums tends to otherwise, I'm going to be an ass-hat about it. Because when when people get comfortable ignoring an issue, it creates new issues.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 19 Oct 2013, 06:58
Because when when people get comfortable ignoring an issue, it creates new issues.

Don't you see that the discussion on moderation is intended precisely to avoid us who are mods getting too comfortable with what we do?



In comic news, it's worth noting that Hanners, Marigold, and Emily have exchanged a few tweets about Marigold's clothing issue.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 19 Oct 2013, 07:22
Because when when people get comfortable ignoring an issue, it creates new issues.

Don't you see that the discussion on moderation is intended precisely to avoid us who are mods getting too comfortable with what we do?



In comic news, it's worth noting that Hanners, Marigold, and Emily have exchanged a few tweets about Marigold's clothing issue.

My issue isn't just with the mods though, it's more with the community as a whole.


Edit: Which is why certain phrasing was contained in my original rant to include the possibility of disingenuous intent when it comes to community responses to statements that are considered sexist. Some I suspect are using it as a socially acceptable way to lash out at others.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 19 Oct 2013, 08:11
Momo's 'fluid' is where she keeps the live eels (http://www.questionablecontent.net/1298).

Why did she retain that feature when her chasis was upgraded?!?! Momo must be more devient than she lets on :D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 19 Oct 2013, 12:59
Can I please request that any discussion about the general tone of the forum and the way it is moderated remain in the thread that was specifically established to discuss precisely that, so that this thread can stay as a discussion about this week's comment?

What was Emily's input on the clothing issue? I don't follow their Twitter feeds; perhaps I should!

I'd say Marigold should wear something which is clean, without holes, comfortable and representative of her interests (she's got several T shirts with logos and images on them, right?). If they were going out for dinner I'd advise the dress she wore to that party, but for an anime night jeans and a t-shirt are the best choice.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 19 Oct 2013, 12:59
Didn't Jeph say something once about what Momo's voice sounds like? Maybe in a Tumblr Q&A?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 19 Oct 2013, 13:23
What was Emily's input on the clothing issue?

(http://cassland.org/images/QC/QCTweets.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rimwolf on 19 Oct 2013, 13:28
There's a convenient QC cast on Twitter (http://www.questionablecontent.net/twitter.php) link right on the front page.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Overkillengine on 19 Oct 2013, 13:45
I'd say her best bet is to clarify what her immediate and long term goals are in her interactions with Dale; that would give a starting point for decision making about clothing appropriate for those, as well as making soliciting advice less frustrating.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 19 Oct 2013, 14:19
I'd say Marigold should wear something which is clean, without holes, comfortable and representative of her interests (she's got several T shirts with logos and images on them, right?). If they were going out for dinner I'd advise the dress she wore to that party, but for an anime night jeans and a t-shirt are the best choice.

Without holes? But where would her arms and head go?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 19 Oct 2013, 14:30
Details, details. Everybody worries about little insignificant details like how to wear a shirt that lacks head or arm holes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 19 Oct 2013, 14:33
I dunno, maybe she could wear something like this

NSFW and spoilered for safety.

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 19 Oct 2013, 15:24
Did I miss something? How is that NSFW?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 19 Oct 2013, 16:16
Did I miss something? How is that NSFW?
No dragons policy? No tight fitting dress wearing women policy?  :?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 19 Oct 2013, 16:21
Yeah, other than bad saurian anatomy and criminal neglect of the non-red sections of the palette, it hardly seems worth the tag and double spoiler. No more so than looking at any sort of picture at work at least…
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 19 Oct 2013, 16:41
Did I miss something? How is that NSFW?

Like I said, I did that for safty reasons - and believe me, that was the tamest image from that site, and I just wanted to err on the side of caution.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 19 Oct 2013, 20:33
I'd say Marigold should wear something which is clean, without holes, comfortable and representative of her interests (she's got several T shirts with logos and images on them, right?

Time to break out the YAOI ZONE! 8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 20 Oct 2013, 00:51
Did I miss something? How is that NSFW?

See, the placement of the dragon's tail could be alluded as a phallic reference in relation to where the woman is..........
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 20 Oct 2013, 02:15
Details, details. Everybody worries about little insignificant details like how to wear a shirt that lacks head or arm holes.
I believe garments like that are commonly referred to as "sacks". People generally frown upon them, and warrant unwanted police attention, particularly when you are being guided by another person (usually with phrases like "RELEASE THE HOSTAGE IMMEDIATELY!" and such).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 20 Oct 2013, 10:19
Imma gonna do a WCDT with a poll - I just have to get the options up...  :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 20 Oct 2013, 16:08
Imma gonna do a WCDT with a poll - I just have to get the options up...  :evil:
You just said gonna twice, just like "ATM machine" says machine twice. The 'mma' substitutes for "am going to" and gonna subs for "going to."

If you're going to butcher the language, do it right.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Welu on 20 Oct 2013, 16:21
I've always thought "I'mma" was just "I am".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 20 Oct 2013, 16:22
At least he didn't say WCDT thread :parrot:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 20 Oct 2013, 17:38
Or "single stone monolith", something I've seen in a news story.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Ax_kidson on 20 Oct 2013, 18:19
Excusing sexism in such a manner is kinda fucked up.

Huh, must have missed the memo about the next PC witch hunt.

So let me get this straight, what we are supposed to be outraged about is a silly and probably not serious statement about expected gendered behaviors when it comes to dating that potentially frame women in the role of sex object, but ignore that it also puts men in a stereotypical role of sex and beer obsessed simpletons.

Just wanted to know where I am supposed to aim the pitchfork to keep in lockstep with the rest of the hive mind.
This made me laugh so hard

Also I want more Claire
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 20 Oct 2013, 18:27
According to noted wordologist Y. Sam of the Warner Bros. Institute of Cartoon Physics and Other Smart Stuff, the correct spelling is "I'm a-gonna."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 20 Oct 2013, 18:41
Or "single stone monolith", something I've seen in a news story.

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs29/f/2008/079/5/3/The_Monolith_by_planet_fall.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 20 Oct 2013, 20:21
Welcome, new person!

I want more Claire too. She may be offstage for a while, though, since she just had a run of being front and center.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 20 Oct 2013, 22:02
Are you saying that you want some Clairification?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 20 Oct 2013, 23:00
Are you saying that you want some Clairification?

Nah, she just felt the need to Fayed into the background for a while
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 20 Oct 2013, 23:33
Dang, that was bad. Or rather...daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaangus?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 21 Oct 2013, 00:21
Just so you get your Daiey dose.  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2554-2558 (14 October - 18 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 21 Oct 2013, 00:54
Bakery Special: "Our Daley Bread".