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Title: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 27 Oct 2013, 20:41
Placeholder poll for now. But yay, Marigold thinks he's pretty!  :emotrex:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Throg on 27 Oct 2013, 20:49
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 27 Oct 2013, 20:50
The latter.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 27 Oct 2013, 21:01
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:
Yes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 27 Oct 2013, 21:10
Too freaking cute!

Also is it just me or did Marigold get slimmer?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 27 Oct 2013, 21:11
Well that's about as well as I thought things could possibly go.

At least we didn't have a Winslow-recharging interlude or anything like that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 27 Oct 2013, 21:14
Tuesday: Four panels of Steve eating cereal.... in new boxers! Dun dun dun!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 27 Oct 2013, 21:32
Whelp, even though they couldn't string together more than two sentences in conversation and the whole thing ended in blood, I'd still call that night a success.  We now have more awkward dates and over-analyzing/freaking out to look forward to in the future. Yay.

In the meantime, looks like Jeph is switching gears. I predict that we'll see some more hijinks from the interns this week before we get back to CoD.



Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 27 Oct 2013, 21:33
Hey you walk away and there isn't blood on the mat, you didn't put out enough effort you know?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ilec on 27 Oct 2013, 21:35
I do believe we have reached peak blush with Marigold, or did we get that with the whole space scientist incident?

Did I miss Marigold moving apartments? The wiki says apartment 8, panel 5 shows '22'. my archivefoo is not yet up to confirming or debunking this dilemma.


On second thoughts we probably reached it with the scientist (who's name still escapes me).

Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 27 Oct 2013, 21:36
Hey you walk away and there isn't blood on the mat, you didn't put out enough effort you know?

Funny. That's exactly why I broke up with my last boyfriend...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 27 Oct 2013, 21:46
Because he didn't bleed enough for you? I've clearly missed something here.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 27 Oct 2013, 21:48
Because he didn't bleed enough for you? I've clearly missed something here.

Yeah, the "evil" part. 

(And also the tongue firmly lodged in cheek.) :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ilec on 27 Oct 2013, 21:53
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Because he didn't bleed enough for you?

Is this the part where we start trying to write a filk version of Burn for you?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Smarch on 27 Oct 2013, 21:54
Well, Dale is pretty.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Dr. ROFLPWN on 27 Oct 2013, 22:00
Well, Dale is pretty.

Do you see how pretty he is? He's very pretty.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 27 Oct 2013, 22:37
*checks Hanner's schedule* So... now is the time for a reasonable number of children, yes? :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 27 Oct 2013, 23:04
Did I miss Marigold moving apartments? The wiki says apartment 8, panel 5 shows '22'. my archivefoo is not yet up to confirming or debunking this dilemma.

You can use the wiki to start you in archive searches. Considerable effort has gone into linking assertions in the wiki to relevant comics or other sources.

We now have at least two comics saying it's 22, but Momo's resume said 8.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 27 Oct 2013, 23:31
Marigold and Hannelore probably switch apartments every few weeks or so.


Dale, you realize she can probably hear you through the door, right?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Indicible on 27 Oct 2013, 23:44
Dale seems to be in touch with his feminine side. He is, after all, pretty.
Is all this really going anywhere, though?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: snubnose on 28 Oct 2013, 00:30
Tip: For polls, never offer "Indeed" as an option.

Every Stargate fan will choose "Indeed" if its available.  :-D

HAHAHA, google even offers you "teal'c indeed" as first option if you search "teal'c" !




Is all this really going anywhere, though?
NO WAY IT DOESNT !

Yes
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 00:46
I've never seen Stargate, but I've always said indeed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 28 Oct 2013, 01:12
You say indeed a lot.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: snubnose on 28 Oct 2013, 01:48
I've never seen Stargate, but I've always said indeed.
Indeed.

But do you feel the urge to choose an "Indeed" option whenever one is presented to you ?


You say indeed a lot.
Indeed !

No really, I have no clue. I have like no memory at all for names. You are all one big blurr for me.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ZoeB on 28 Oct 2013, 02:55
Well, Dale is pretty.

Not my type physically... but where it's important, who he is... decidedly yummy. One of the good guys. Interesting too.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Delator on 28 Oct 2013, 02:59
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She thinks I'm pretty!

Well not anymore she doesn't. Not after breaking your nose.  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 28 Oct 2013, 03:59
Tuesday: Four panels of Steve eating cereal.... in new boxers! Dun dun dun!
No, he's probably progressed to lunch now. Four panels of Steve making and/or eating sandwiches.

Well. That was handled tactfully, and with grace. Still... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tova on 28 Oct 2013, 04:03
Every Stargate fan will choose "Indeed" if its available.  :-D

Gah. If I'd known that, I would have gone for "yes, quite."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: St.Clair on 28 Oct 2013, 04:25
"Were I unwed, I would take you in a manly fashion."
"'Cause I'm pretty?"
"'Cause you're pretty."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: muon on 28 Oct 2013, 04:54
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:

I didn't even notice the nosebleed until it was pointed out. I guess that's what I get for reading QC before I had fully ingested my morning coffee.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 28 Oct 2013, 05:01
Well, it's pretty subtle as anime nosebleeds go.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 28 Oct 2013, 06:49
Well, it's pretty subtle as anime nosebleeds go.

Agreed. Nothing like Marigold's nasal  (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1528)spectaculars. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2001)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 07:04
Because he didn't bleed enough for you? I've clearly missed something here.

Yeah, the "evil" part. 

(And also the tongue firmly lodged in cheek.) :)

Sounds like a weakling, you should be harder on potential boyfriends to weed the weak ones out in advance. I suggest marquess of queensbury rules bare knuckle boxing. Getting TKO'd in three rounds by a lucky shot to the temple is how I found my last girlfriend. (She had a wicked left hook)

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She thinks I'm pretty!

Well not anymore she doesn't. Not after breaking your nose.  :-P

Lies and slander! A broken nose lends a man a jagged, swashbuckler profile! Or at least that's what I keep telling myself after a few breaks >.>;
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 07:59
But do you feel the urge to choose an "Indeed" option whenever one is presented to you?
Yes, quite.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Valdís on 28 Oct 2013, 08:16
Or at least that's what I keep telling myself after a few breaks >.>;

Your beak suits your adorable cockatiel hair, handsome.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 08:28
Well now I'm self concious that my nose is large.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Valdís on 28 Oct 2013, 09:23
Why? Does 'beak' imply that? Didn't know, then, so don't be. Just as a word for nose that worked well with the hawt bed-head look. :P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 09:32
....thanks for reminding me to shave my head again.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 09:32
Why? I'm getting a haircut today but only because I have to (job interview, wish me luck everyone!)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Valdís on 28 Oct 2013, 09:33
....thanks for reminding me to shave my head again.

But.. :-(

Why? I'm getting a haircut today but only because I have to (job interview, wish me luck everyone!)

Good luck! :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 09:34
....thanks for reminding me to shave my head again.

But.. :-(
Valdís having a "WHAT HAVE I DONE?" moment.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 09:37
Why? I'm getting a haircut today but only because I have to (job interview, wish me luck everyone!)

I don't like looking like a cockatoo.
(http://www.sydney-australia.biz/animals/photos/crestedcockatoo.jpg)

It's just not a good look for me.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 09:37
Valdís clearly disagrees, and I trust her opinion more than yours.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 09:54
but... it's my skull! The bearded Bruce Willis look is coming back!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 09:55
Only for Bruce Willis.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 10:17
Dale's reaction would be about what mine would be in that situation.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 28 Oct 2013, 10:48
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She thinks I'm pretty!

Well not anymore she doesn't. Not after breaking your nose.  :-P

Now he'll never be a teen model!  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 28 Oct 2013, 10:58
Well now I'm self concious that my nose is large.
They say if your nose is large then other parts of your anatomy are large.

At least, that's what I tell myself to make me feel better about my large nose.  :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Roborat on 28 Oct 2013, 11:16
These two are so cute.  If they ever manage to get to the sex part, she is so repressed she is going to kill him.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 28 Oct 2013, 11:31
Well now I'm self concious that my nose is large.
They say if your nose is large then other parts of your anatomy are large.

At least, that's what I tell myself to make me feel better about my large nose.  :roll:

It's not the nose, dude, it's the hands and the feet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 28 Oct 2013, 12:07
I know, I was joking about that.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 28 Oct 2013, 12:46
Definitely went better than it could have done.

Even with the 'Get Smart' moment at the end.   ;D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 28 Oct 2013, 12:55
I'm thinking Hanners won't be able to be able to wait until after an interns update for her debriefing session.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 28 Oct 2013, 13:45
Welome, new person!

I like it too. It's being funny and sweet and cringe-inducingly awkward. That's good writing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Platypodes on 28 Oct 2013, 13:45
Oh man, I laughed for a minute straight over this one.

Dale is so chill and unflappable about everything except the scary scary business of talking to girls. Barely fazed by getting bonked in the face by a door. Completely un-threatened by being called "pretty" instead of something more manly.

For these two, I'd say this was a successful date. No horrible misunderstandings, and they each managed to communicate their attraction to the other. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 28 Oct 2013, 15:05
Dale is clearly a Firefly fan.

Quote from: Captain Tightpants
We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. And you know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die. Huh? Look at that chiseled jaw, huh?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 15:07
Who doesn't love Captain Tightpants?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 17:42
I don't like looking like a cockatoo.
It's just not a good look for me.
My hair does that in the mornings.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: hedgie on 28 Oct 2013, 18:25
Who doesn't love Captain Tightpants?
Dale might not, since he's Alliance and all.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 18:30
What's that got to do with anything?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 28 Oct 2013, 18:44
What's that got to do with anything?
Are… are you seriously asking why there would be no love lost between an Alliance partisan and an ex-Browncoat?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 28 Oct 2013, 18:48
I got the joke.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 18:51
By my standard usage of the term, the Browncoat would be the partisan...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 18:55
What's that got to do with anything?
Are… are you seriously asking why there would be no love lost between an Alliance partisan and an ex-Browncoat?
No. No, I am not.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 19:24
Marigold and Hannelore probably switch apartments every few weeks or so.


Dale, you realize she can probably hear you through the door, right?
Marigold was probably too busy dancing to be listening through the door.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 28 Oct 2013, 19:28
Is it possible to die from cute overload?

Because if so, I might need a little help...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 19:31
The whole internet would have died from cat photos and videos years ago if that were possible.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: nosaJay19 on 28 Oct 2013, 19:34
This means we get Dale dancing tomorrow. yessss.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 19:35
Unless the QC world requires equilibrium. Then we'll be getting terrible news tomorrow.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 19:42
Is it possible to die from cute overload?

Because if so, I might need a little help...

*wheels over a car battery and some jumper cables* Okay hold real still, I saw this on T.V. once!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 28 Oct 2013, 19:43
Unless the QC world requires equilibrium. Then we'll be getting terrible news tomorrow.

Whaddaya think this is? Funky Winkerbean?

... of course, in Funky it's not about equilibrium. I think the artist genuinely hates his characters. And maybe his readers.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 20:02
And probably himself.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 20:07
Well, the entire QC world could be nearly destroyed tomorrow and turned into a post apocalyptic wasteland where Marten becomes the leader of a band of people consisting of the major characters. Faye wearing a bandolier and holding a machine gun with a machete strapped to her waist comes to mind. Minor characters turned into mindless mutants that have to be fought off. They struggle with having to kill old friends. 100 page arc that ends in it being steve's dream. Then he wakes up and eats cereal.

...I want to see this happen now.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 20:34
No you don't. Although I wouldn't mind if he did that as an extra thank you to people who donated to his kickstarter.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: RyanW1019 on 28 Oct 2013, 20:38
Marigold's face in Panel 1 is just plain adorable.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 28 Oct 2013, 20:49
I'm impressed she didn't go into embarrassment overload. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 28 Oct 2013, 20:58
This means we get Dale dancing tomorrow. yessss.

Nah, Faye has a bone and won't let go of it until she she gets the juicy details to which she can use against Dale at CoD as a continuation of the initiation  :laugh:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 21:02
I'm impressed she didn't go into embarrassment overload.
We haven't gotten that far yet. She's stunned right now. Motion lines disappeared from the previous panel, but only her head has moved so moved so far. Probably another 5 seconds until she registers what just happened.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 28 Oct 2013, 21:05
This means we get Dale dancing tomorrow. yessss.

Nah, Faye has a bone and won't let go of it until she she gets the juicy details to which she can use against Dale at CoD as a continuation of the initiation  :laugh:

Sounds like a Faye-ish thing to do!

Now my question is, were Faye and Angus in the apartment the whole time listening in or did they just arrive?

Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 28 Oct 2013, 21:09
I'm thinking they just arrived. I can see Angus clearing out to let Marigold have her little date.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 28 Oct 2013, 21:26
It was a treat to see a happy Marigold.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 28 Oct 2013, 21:27
Cute moment number three for this storyline.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 28 Oct 2013, 21:28
I'm pretty sure they're standing by the main door. They probably watched a good portion of the dancing, though.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: McFace on 28 Oct 2013, 21:47
It was a treat to see a happy Marigold.

Yeah. It's been a bit.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 28 Oct 2013, 22:31
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:

Jeph answered that one on twitter:

"is his nose bleeding cause she hit him in the face with the door or cause of uguu-anime-nosebleed?” yes
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Oct 2013, 22:55
So...he didn't. And that's fine.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Delator on 28 Oct 2013, 23:12
Hooray, new avatar!!

Also, Dale is still bleeding.  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 29 Oct 2013, 00:19
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:
Jeph amswered that one on twitter:
"is his nose bleeding cause she hit him in the face with the door or cause of uguu-anime-nosebleed?” yes
Did Dale get that nosebleed because of the typical anime trope of male arousal = nosebleeds, or because Marigold slammed the door literally on his face?
 :mrgreen:
Yes.
Sweet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Soulsynger on 29 Oct 2013, 00:34
So... I gotta ask: Is that song gonna be a bonus track on the new album?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 29 Oct 2013, 01:55
How do you clap a booty?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Skewbrow on 29 Oct 2013, 03:10
The ever useful urban dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=clap) suggests a meaning of clap that is fitting (scroll down to explanation number six, please). I am not sure I want to have a mental image of this taking place. Pintsize hitting the fifth harmonic was more than enough of that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mad Cat on 29 Oct 2013, 07:05
Archive-Fu Masters, I humbly beseech thee, find Marigold dancing after completing her WoW armour.

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1597

My Archive-Fu is stronger than yours.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 29 Oct 2013, 11:00
I'm pretty sure they're standing by the main door. They probably watched a good portion of the dancing, though.

By the main door might mean we hear about them talking with Dale or seeing him having the nosebleed and wanting answers...unless she was dancing for a while which makes it even more adorable  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 29 Oct 2013, 12:32
The ever useful urban dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=clap) suggests a meaning of clap that is fitting (scroll down to explanation number six, please). I am not sure I want to have a mental image of this taking place. Pintsize hitting the fifth harmonic was more than enough of that.

Ugh, that's what I was afraid it might mean...  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 29 Oct 2013, 13:40
It seems like Marigold is the danciest character. I count her dancing in 5 strips and Angus in 4. Also, this is the first time Marigold has danced without Angus joining in or her joining in with Angus. (You know, based on my novice level archive diving)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Welu on 29 Oct 2013, 14:34
Just imagine how dancey her booty dance would be.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmee on 29 Oct 2013, 20:48
Hmm. Today's comic explains so much, and yet so little.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Oct 2013, 20:51
I'm confused, why are Dora and Tai looking at that? And is Dale also looking at that? What a strange comic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 29 Oct 2013, 20:52
I'm also confused about why we have 2565 and 2567 but no 2566.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Oct 2013, 20:58
How'd you even know to check? Now I've seen Friday's comic, but not Thursday's. I guess if you want to talk about it use spoiler tags.

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 29 Oct 2013, 21:19
I'm confused, why are Dora and Tai looking at that? And is Dale also looking at that? What a strange comic.
The screenshot is Dale's machine. Dora&Tai just coincidentally happened to be looking at the same page, probably because they (Tai) got it into their heads that it would be hilarious.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 29 Oct 2013, 21:21
I'm confused for a lot of reasons really.

Dale shouldn't be looking at wikihow for that any way! Dale turn around! The answer is on the wall! The Brigade Commander's wisdom can guide you!

(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111203212504/haruhi/images/2/28/SuzumiyaHaruhi_Char2.jpg)

Your weird fact for the day, there is a religion of sorts focused on Haruhi. No one is quite sure if they're taking the piss or not.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 29 Oct 2013, 21:27
I'm also confused about why we have 2565 and 2567 but no 2566.

Presumably because it'll likely be a Happy Halloween splash page and Jeph hasn't gotten around to drawing it yet.

As for why Dora and Tai are both looking at the same page at the same time, that is quite the coincidence. Unless the comic meant to imply that they browse/contribute to wiki-how and have stumbled on that particular article sometime before... I have no idea. Either way, I hope that the advice Dale gets from the wikihow isn't somehow grossly misinterpreted...


Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 29 Oct 2013, 21:30
Yeah it'd just be awkward. With a little misreading the road to heroin addiction could begin on that webpage!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 29 Oct 2013, 21:36
Yeah it'd just be awkward. With a little misreading the road to heroin addiction could begin on that webpage!

Haha!

I admit, I actually ended up checking out the wiki-how articles on "How to Tell a Girl You Like Her" and was blown away by all the common sense.

Step 1 - Brush your teeth before you see her.


Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 29 Oct 2013, 21:48
...I don't know what's sadder, that someone gave that advice or that someone out there probably desperately needed that advice.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 29 Oct 2013, 21:50
 It kind of feels like Dale is there just so it's not a 2 panel strip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Oct 2013, 21:55
I'd say that Tai and Dora are there just so it's not a 3 panel strip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 29 Oct 2013, 21:56
Is May ever coming back? His glowing glasses reminded me that he hasn't had them turned on in a while.

...Maybe not. She's not on the cast page. Station is even there.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Quantum Glass on 29 Oct 2013, 22:01
I choose to believe that, assuming it isn't Halloween season in the series, the Jack O'Lantern is on the WikiHow logo because Dale is really sloppy at closing tabs and remembering to turn off his computer.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Oct 2013, 22:09
Who turns off their computer?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 29 Oct 2013, 22:44
How'd you even know to check? Now I've seen Friday's comic, but not Thursday's. I guess if you want to talk about it use spoiler tags.

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Spaceside2 has already used 2567 as a reference on the wiki.

Which is begging the question since I have no explanation for how Spaceside2 knew to look for it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: J on 29 Oct 2013, 22:49
Dale shouldn't be looking at wikihow for that any way!
it's really more of a yahoo answers type question
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Oct 2013, 23:22
Probably because Jeph mentioned doing this week's comics in advance.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tova on 30 Oct 2013, 00:53
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1597

My Archive-Fu is stronger than yours.

I really like your forum avatar.  :angel:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 30 Oct 2013, 01:18
As for why Dora and Tai are both looking at the same page at the same time,
Because they are both looking at the same screen? :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 30 Oct 2013, 01:30
One good thing about them beeing so geeky is that they will probably RTFM before they get to the point where they need it. If they get that far.

Edited typo
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 30 Oct 2013, 03:30
This feels a bit like the old-style QC, where things didn't always make 100% linear or chronological sense but we got to see several characters' takes on something Jeph was thinking about. I like it!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: kyomi on 30 Oct 2013, 05:24
Glowing glasses... I like where this is going. I miss May :(
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 30 Oct 2013, 05:31
WikiHow to talk to people you like.. ah man, i could've done with that when i was younger.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Strangederby on 30 Oct 2013, 05:46
Heh.  I actually struggled for quite a while trying to work out what was going on in this one.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: kyomi on 30 Oct 2013, 05:47
You know, honestly.. when I saw today's comic.. I thought Dale was going to make glitter pumps for Marigold. It took me quite awhile to see that search box and what he typed in. 

I think he should ask May for advice :) Although not really the most reliable source.. she can actually give good advice.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 30 Oct 2013, 06:33
How'd you even know to check? Now I've seen Friday's comic, but not Thursday's. I guess if you want to talk about it use spoiler tags.

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Spaceside2 has already used 2567 as a reference on the wiki.

Which is begging the question since I have no explanation for how Spaceside2 knew to look for it.

For a couple of minutes last night the main URL questionablecontent.net would link to comic 2566, which was a broken image. If you happened to hit the "Next" link in an effort to get the comic to display it would take you to 2567. This was fixed quickly, but if you happened to check QC at the right time you could travel a couple of days into the future.  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 30 Oct 2013, 06:47
The funny thing is.. what got me about this comic is why if his google glasses were off all day (makes sense, when on a date) did Dale turn them on as he was sitting at his computer? It seems rather redundant to me...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 30 Oct 2013, 07:17
The funny thing is.. what got me about this comic is why if his google glasses were off all day (makes sense, when on a date) did Dale turn them on as he was sitting at his computer? It seems rather redundant to me...
It could just be reflected screen glare I suppose? Or he's using them as a virtual multi-monitor setup….
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 30 Oct 2013, 07:42
It looks like he did turn them on, but that makes sense to me. I often sit down at my computer with a book open, and maybe put on some catchup TV on iPlayer while also browsing blogs and checking my email. Technology overload!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 30 Oct 2013, 07:51
It's only overload if something breaks or gets lost, otherwise it is just the road to saturation.

Dual monitors - check [have to get the third one fixed]
Sound System on and playing RUSH - check
Multiple browser windows open - check
Skype active - check
Refreshments - check

Is this what they call multitasking? :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 30 Oct 2013, 08:10
He wasn't multitasking though. Sure there are times when you want to do several things at once. But he just sat down, apparently turned on the glasses and computer just to brood over the date. My point being, anything he could do with the glasses, he can do with the computer. So why wait to sit in front of the computer to turn the glasses on? That's more like turning on two CD players at the same time.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 30 Oct 2013, 09:37
He wasn't multitasking though. Sure there are times when you want to do several things at once. But he just sat down, apparently turned on the glasses and computer just to brood over the date. My point being, anything he could do with the glasses, he can do with the computer. So why wait to sit in front of the computer to turn the glasses on? That's more like turning on two CD players at the same time.


Not quite, though.  He could be using the glasses as a sort of extra information layer, through which he could, say, view data about the people writing the answers.  Even when you're not doing two completely separate tasks, cooperative concurrency can still be useful.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Legere-factus on 30 Oct 2013, 09:40
I got a bit confused about this strip, wondering how Tai and Dora were spying on Dale's internet searches. I started wondering about they could do so remotely, did Dora's basic website building knowledge now mean she could hack into his personal pc and see his screen...

Then I read the forum. I saw the more reasonable responses. I told my brain to stop thinking so round-a-bout!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 30 Oct 2013, 09:54
Or he could have just sat down at the computer (as a force of habit) without turning it on and turned on his glasses instead.

Still, I don't think this is really all that complicated. The glow in the glasses is the glare from the screen. Dora and Tai are looking at the same page simply because it's coincidence.  It's a comic. Things sometime line up that neatly and simply because story has more structure than real life.

However way you want to spin it,  the take home message from this strip is "Dale likes Marigold and doesn't know how to tell her" and "up to now, he's being going about it all wrong by stalking her because stalking is bad- (of which the glowing glasses are a reminder of Dale's  looming in the alley-way days). And just in case you don't trust wikihow as a source, in an unrelated context, Dora and Tai verify not-stalking as good advice."




Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 30 Oct 2013, 09:55
I got a bit confused about this strip, wondering how Tai and Dora were spying on Dale's internet searches. I started wondering about they could do so remotely, did Dora's basic website building knowledge now mean she could hack into his personal pc and see his screen...

Then I read the forum. I saw the more reasonable responses. I told my brain to stop thinking so round-a-bout!
Not to worry; this was one of the harder ones to parse. When I saw the third panel, I thought there was a layout error and an ad had been rendered on top of the comic. When I saw the fourth panel, I thought it belonged to a different comic. Took me a minute to piece together what was going on.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: starkruzr on 30 Oct 2013, 10:18
Someone help me out? How do we know Dale is stalking anyone, other than Jeph's cryptic note at the bottom which could be about anybody?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 30 Oct 2013, 10:22
Someone help me out? How do we know Dale is stalking anyone, other than Jeph's cryptic note at the bottom which could be about anybody?
Apart from all the strips where he was stalking Mari through WoW and randomly jumping out of alleyways as she passed?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 30 Oct 2013, 10:57
For all we know he just happened to meet her. He talked to her. He then walked into an alleyway in a - not entirely successful - attempt to make a dramatic exit. That is hardly stalking.

I have no idea what is considered appropriate behaviour in WoW.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 30 Oct 2013, 11:37
If she'd been alarmed I wouldn't have said "You're overreacting!".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: starkruzr on 30 Oct 2013, 11:38
Someone help me out? How do we know Dale is stalking anyone, other than Jeph's cryptic note at the bottom which could be about anybody?
Apart from all the strips where he was stalking Mari through WoW and randomly jumping out of alleyways as she passed?
I didn't think WoW was stalking, exactly, and don't remember the alleyways thing at all, which I guess is why this is confusing to me.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 30 Oct 2013, 11:46
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1771 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1771)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 30 Oct 2013, 12:32
The world is weirder than you think.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 30 Oct 2013, 12:40
and that's before you even get into Quantum Fetish Physics.  :parrot:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 30 Oct 2013, 12:48
Did anyone pull out Occam's razor and make the obvious point?

The computer is running WOW; he didn't want to open a new screen or tab, so he turned on his glasses to do the search.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 30 Oct 2013, 14:36
Who turns off their computer?

Should be done every few days to clear out your computer's memory...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 30 Oct 2013, 14:48
Only if you're running some inferior OS, like Windows ...

Code: [Select]
$ uptime
 22:42:35 up 82 days,  4:48, 19 users,  load average: 0.79, 0.64, 0.46

Not bad for a laptop?

... and on the server:

Code: [Select]
$ uptime
 22:44:57 up 139 days, 18:15,  2 users,  load average: 0.92, 0.99, 0.99

... I think that must have been a kernel upgrade.  Reboots are still kinda recommended on those occasions. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 30 Oct 2013, 15:20
Eh, it's not really true anymore even with Windows. The last time I rebooted this machine was (according to the uptime clock in Task Manager) 12 days ago, to install updates.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 30 Oct 2013, 15:53
<yawn>

I reboot my Windows servers every few months to install the security updates.  I don't do it every month because they're not badly exposed.  I also don't reboot my OpenBSD firewall except for updates.  My Win 7 desktop gets rebooted every week or two, not for its own sake, but because one or another stupid install forces me to - typically Adobe Acrobat [sic - not Reader] updates.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 30 Oct 2013, 16:26
Stoopid Noob question (kinda) - how do you find the uptime on a Win7 machine? I can't find it in my Task Manager.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 30 Oct 2013, 16:26
It's under the "Performance" tab.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 30 Oct 2013, 17:00
Oh. Thanks.

2 days, 18 hours, 58 plus minutes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 30 Oct 2013, 17:20
Only if you're running some inferior OS, like Windows ...
Outdated stereotypes are hilarious! Next someone will comment on the immunity of Apple to viruses or Linux driver difficulty.

Every OS has its flaws, but pointing them out solely to pump up your choice is either lame or sad depending on the accuracy.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Oct 2013, 18:49
Interesting Momo-Marten chat tonight! Although Friday's comic is no longer accessible. I would never ever tell Jeph how to write his comic but I do hope that Monday's makes up for Friday's.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 30 Oct 2013, 19:01
Quote from: Faye in 810
Does everything always have to devolve into crude humor

Yes.

They have common interests and seem to OK with each other as people, but Momo's observations are funny.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 30 Oct 2013, 19:33
I would think Marten would have the experience to say that mutual attraction doesn't necessarily mean they're going to bang...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 30 Oct 2013, 19:40
Well, knowing Dale's past record of banging and assuming Marigold's... It will probably be awkward if they do.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 30 Oct 2013, 19:58
Well, knowing Dale's past record of banging and assuming Marigold's... It will probably be awkward if they do.  :mrgreen:

...Reaaalllllly awkward.

Especially given the amount of hentai they both read.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 30 Oct 2013, 20:02
Wait, I thought that was supposed to be a tentacle?

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 30 Oct 2013, 20:03
Wait, I thought that was supposed to be a tentacle?

(click to show/hide)

Hmm? What was supposed to be a tentacle?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 30 Oct 2013, 20:15
Well, knowing Dale's past record of banging and assuming Marigold's... It will probably be awkward if they do.  :mrgreen:

...Reaaalllllly awkward.

Especially given the amount of hentai they both read.  :psyduck:

"Okay... so... I've always wanted to know... where do you hide all of your tentacles?"
"My what!?"
"You know, tentacles.... I've seen enough hentai to know a lot of people have them, it's okay, you can show me, really"
"...."

I'll let you decide who's saying what.  :parrot:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 30 Oct 2013, 20:24


...Reaaalllllly awkward.

Especially given the amount of hentai they both read.  :psyduck:

"Okay... so... I've always wanted to know... where do you hide all of your tentacles?"
"My what!?"
"You know, tentacles.... I've seen enough hentai to know a lot of people have them, it's okay, you can show me, really"
"...."

I'll let you decide who's saying what.  :parrot:
I'm going to assume Dale watches regular porn. So it would be Marigold asking about the tentacles.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 30 Oct 2013, 20:27
Well, knowing Dale's past record of banging and assuming Marigold's... It will probably be awkward if they do.  :mrgreen:

...Reaaalllllly awkward.

Especially given the amount of hentai they both read.  :psyduck:

"Okay... so... I've always wanted to know... where do you hide all of your tentacles?"
"My what!?"
"You know, tentacles.... I've seen enough hentai to know a lot of people have them, it's okay, you can show me, really"
"...."

I'll let you decide who's saying what.  :parrot:

"... No, no, I'm too embarrassed!"

Also, it took me a moment to realize that emoticon was a sassy parrot.  O_o

I'm going to assume Dale watches regular porn. So it would be Marigold asking about the tentacles.

That maid outfit the computer algorithm decided for May says otherwise. It  has also been established that he does read Magical Love Gentlemen, so make of that what you will..
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 30 Oct 2013, 20:34
I have to say, I've been enjoying the comic more in the past couple of weeks than I have in a while.  Top notch QC humor and the plot certainly got quite interesting all of the sudden.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 30 Oct 2013, 20:55
"The awkwardness is so intense it's almost pleasurable".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 30 Oct 2013, 21:12
I would think Marten would have the experience to say that mutual attraction doesn't necessarily mean they're going to bang...

Yes, but Marten is no newbie to taking a conversation south. Even when he doesn't even mean to. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1779)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Oct 2013, 22:33
I just noticed that Tai jokingly makes the hypothetical of Marten and Dora breaking up just a few weeks (real time) before they actually do (and in comic possibly the same day).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 30 Oct 2013, 23:54
 It was all secretly her plan!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 31 Oct 2013, 01:05
Right. Secretly. :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 31 Oct 2013, 03:22
I just noticed that Tai jokingly makes the hypothetical of Marten and Dora breaking up just a few weeks (real time) before they actually do (and in comic possibly the same day).

Faye changes her clothes in the meantime. Most likely not the same day.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ZoeB on 31 Oct 2013, 03:49
Some serious shipping there Marten....

At this point, I feel as if I'm invading privacy.

Or maybe I'm just even more of a prude than Momo.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 31 Oct 2013, 03:57
At this point, I feel as if I'm invading privacy.

This is why even when Jeph starts it we don't like shipping around here to go any further than Jeph's own.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 31 Oct 2013, 06:48
I really don't see what Momo and Marten are doing as shipping though. Shipping is talking about romantically connecting two characters that aren't connected in the story. Or people and real life, though I don't see that as often. Momo is an active participant trying to get Marigold and Dale to hook up. Marten is just commenting on the obvious attraction between the two of them. Now someone coming along and saying that Marten and Swen would be perfect for each other and should totally hook up... That would be shipping. Even Marten/Claire is borderline, because of the somewhat mixed signals from the wedding party.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: starkruzr on 31 Oct 2013, 06:52
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1771 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1771)
I think this reason this didn't really click was that she didn't seem a) surprised, b) intimidated, c) even mad, really. Just sort of derisive.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 31 Oct 2013, 06:57
Marten certainly seems pleased about the prospect of Dale and Marigold hooking up. "Hooray! Everyone's banging someone except me!"

By the way, did you see Jeph's rather hilarious sequence of tweets about some angry shipper e-mailing him complaining that he went with Marigold+Dale instead of Marigold/Hannelore? Classic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 31 Oct 2013, 07:06
I would think Marten would have the experience to say that mutual attraction doesn't necessarily mean they're going to bang...

Yes, but Marten is no newbie to taking a conversation south. Even when he doesn't even mean to. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1779)
I was trying to refer to a comic I couldn't find before where Faye ogles Marten's behind (and they of course later don't hook up). Finally found it (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=136).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 31 Oct 2013, 09:08
I really don't see what Momo and Marten are doing as shipping though. Shipping is talking about romantically connecting two characters that aren't connected in the story. Or people and real life, though I don't see that as often. Momo is an active participant trying to get Marigold and Dale to hook up. Marten is just commenting on the obvious attraction between the two of them. Now someone coming along and saying that Marten and Swen would be perfect for each other and should totally hook up... That would be shipping. Even Marten/Claire is borderline, because of the somewhat mixed signals from the wedding party.
Ship is short for relationship, so I think the definition is considerably broader- pretty much any speculation about character (or real people) interactions is shipping. Which is why I personally am pretty tolerant about it, and kind of shake my head once people freak out if shippers even hint at sexuality, or authors act shocked- shocked! - that fans may be enthusiastic about relationships they didn't intend or are unlikely. Like the aforementioned Hannergold thing.

As to Dale and Marigold and their pornographic predilections,  I expect that both will be aware, but not experienced, with any such material based on their treatment to date. Read; both will have inexplicably completely avoided explicit porn of any type for the sake of Comedy.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Wetman on 31 Oct 2013, 10:05
I think Dale's efforts extended just a little, Momo.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 31 Oct 2013, 12:01
I think Dale's efforts extended just a little, Momo.

Which explains why Marigold was staring at him so much  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 31 Oct 2013, 12:50
We should see the standard QC 'Bedroom Comic' from Dale and Marigold by Christmas day.  ;D


Going back to what was being talked about earlier, I turn my Computer off every night or, as the case may be, for any extended period I have to leave the house for any reason (and by that, I mean more than the 10-20 minutes it may take me to go to the shop/local Supermarket/takeaway for anything I might need).  Otherwise, I leave it running when I turn it on.  I've also got it set to go to Standby Mode after that period of time anyway.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: celticgeek on 31 Oct 2013, 13:40
I tend to leave my computer on all the time.  It goes to "standby mode" after about ten minutes. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 31 Oct 2013, 17:53
I'll just leave this here…
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Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 31 Oct 2013, 18:00
My downloading/internet/tv computer has the monitor turn off after 15 minutes, but it itself never does. While the gaming/music computer gets turned off when it's not being used.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 31 Oct 2013, 19:03
 I turn off my pc at night because apparently it's impossible to make a computer that doesn't light up like a christmas tree and I want to sleep.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 31 Oct 2013, 19:32
I turn off my pc at night because apparently it's impossible to make a computer that doesn't light up like a christmas tree and I want to sleep.
Electrical tape.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 31 Oct 2013, 19:44
New comic!

I have to say I certainly would have figured that Dale's a virgin. When you see a guy get that nervous and flustered about even talking to a girl he likes, it's a fairly safe bet he has no experience.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 31 Oct 2013, 19:51
Once upon a time, someone said that their headvoice for Dale was Wilt (tall red dude) from Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4s4uVkPZT8) and now it's my headvoice for him too. It seems to suit him somehow.

As for tonight's comic... hmm. I can't say I didn't expect that. Seems like Faye and Dora are going to roll up their sleeves and give him some advice next week. I'm kind of hoping they suggest a group date to diffuse the awkwardness; not only does that tend to help in a real life situation, I usually enjoy it when Jeph has the cast do a get-together and we see all the different personalities interacting.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ZoeB on 31 Oct 2013, 19:58
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 31 Oct 2013, 20:00
Ouch. Right in the male pride.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 31 Oct 2013, 20:02
Like I said the other day, I really, really don't like Faye and Dora in today's comic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 31 Oct 2013, 20:07
Eh, friends are sometimes shitty to each other in a minor way, wittingly or no. You send the signal and they stop.
The line into jerkass territory is crossed when the signal is sent (or the awkwardness becomes obvious) and they DON'T stop.
The line is closer and easier to cross when the potential jerkasses are supervisory.
So I will withhold my judgment until at least Monday.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 31 Oct 2013, 20:15
The signal was sent when he said that they didn't have sex, and they didn't stop.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 31 Oct 2013, 20:24
Hey, that doesn't sound like appropriate work conversations. Dale should sue for sexual harassment.   :parrot:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 31 Oct 2013, 20:32
At least we know she didn't encounter Dale in the hallway...

And Faye jumped to conclusions, let's see how she reacts to being wrong and making a guy say the one thing he doesn't want to admit to a woman even if she is his boss...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 31 Oct 2013, 20:34
The signal was sent when he said that they didn't have sex, and they didn't stop.

I think she screwed up unintentionally though. She mistook what Marigold was dancing about in the apartment, and she knows he is modest and shy so she wouldn't believe him the first time.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Perfectly Reasonable on 31 Oct 2013, 20:56
So Dale is strong enough (and trusting enough) to be honest about his inexperience. Now let's see if Faye and Dora deserve that trust.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 31 Oct 2013, 21:01
Eh, I'm honest about being a virgin with anyone who asks. I don't see how that's dangerous info that should be kept closely guarded.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 31 Oct 2013, 21:06
Eh, I'm honest about being a virgin with anyone who asks. I don't see how that's dangerous info that should be kept closely guarded.


Me too; then again, I'm pretty much open about everything about me, which I've been told makes some people uncomfortable, but other people have personally notified me that they think my behavior is awesome, so I'm not sure what to think.


Regardless, to stay on topic, I didn't read anything into Dale's admission beyond mild annoyance that he is in the condition in question.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 31 Oct 2013, 22:29
So was I (note: when someone asked, which really wasn't that often), although I was also a little insulted whenever someone outright assumed it. It was never something I was ashamed of, but I knew it was something people thought I would be, so it was hard not to think of it as them thinking less of me if they could tell without asking.

God damn red text, I just noticed this didn't post an hour and a half ago :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 01 Nov 2013, 01:27
And then there's the whole question of why male virginity is something anybody should be embarrassed about, or even be of note. Except of course for, y'know, sexism.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 01 Nov 2013, 01:55
Heh - beat me to it...  But is male pride (or embarrassment) acceptable if female pride is given equal status?  (On reflection the answer might belong in the Sexism thread in Discuss!, please.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 01 Nov 2013, 02:02
And then there's the whole question of why male virginity is something anybody should be embarrassed about, or even be of note. Except of course for, y'know, sexism.


It is discrimination, but I don't think it counts as sexism specifically.  As far as I know (which is admittedly not a lot here), there are no appreciable differences between the various cases if you "pattern match" on sex alone.  To take the analogy further, in our current society, sex seems to be an irrelevant field of the input record describing a person for the function producing the result under consideration; in other words, if everyone lost all sex differences, the result of the function would not change.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 01 Nov 2013, 02:34
To take the analogy further, in our current society, sex seems to be an irrelevant field of the input record describing a person for the function producing the result under consideration; in other words, if everyone lost all sex differences, the result of the function would not change.
You must live in another "current society", and indeed another universe, from the one I inhabit. Frankly such a statement strikes me as grotesquely false.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 01 Nov 2013, 03:36
You must live in another "current society", and indeed another universe, from the one I inhabit.


That is entirely possible; after all, culture and society vary wildly, even over relatively short distances.   :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 01 Nov 2013, 04:48
"Shipping" means suggesting relationships. So if I were to say e.g.:"It would be interesting to see how Winslow and Samantha would interact", I would be shipping?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 01 Nov 2013, 04:52
About today's and yesterday's comic: All these premature assumptions by the other characters about how far Dale's and Marigold's relationship has progressed or will progress soon makes me fear that that this will somehow cause it to go wrong. I mean, maybe they would have preferred just to become friends without any external presure and that can be made practically impossible by other people interfering and infering more about the relationship than there is to it at this point. I guess the group has a bit of a history of enquiring into the relationships of their friends, but since Marigold and Dale are so insecure, I wish they would hold back a little.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 01 Nov 2013, 05:08
"Shipping" means suggesting relationships. So if I were to say e.g.:"It would be interesting to see how Winslow and Samantha would interact", I would be shipping?

"Shipping" as it is commonly used refers to romantic or sexual relationships specifically.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: kyomi on 01 Nov 2013, 06:18
How'd you even know to check? Now I've seen Friday's comic, but not Thursday's. I guess if you want to talk about it use spoiler tags.

(click to show/hide)

Hehe, called it ;)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 01 Nov 2013, 06:44
About today's and yesterday's comic: All these premature assumptions by the other characters about how far Dale's and Marigold's relationship has progressed or will progress soon makes me fear that that this will somehow cause it to go wrong. I mean, maybe they would have preferred just to become friends without any external presure and that can be made practically impossible by other people interfering and infering more about the relationship than there is to it at this point. I guess the group has a bit of a history of enquiring into the relationships of their friends, but since Marigold and Dale are so insecure, I wish they would hold back a little.

I can see where you're coming from and I second this.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 01 Nov 2013, 07:27
About today's and yesterday's comic: All these premature assumptions by the other characters about how far Dale's and Marigold's relationship has progressed or will progress soon makes me fear that that this will somehow cause it to go wrong. I mean, maybe they would have preferred just to become friends without any external presure and that can be made practically impossible by other people interfering and infering more about the relationship than there is to it at this point. I guess the group has a bit of a history of enquiring into the relationships of their friends, but since Marigold and Dale are so insecure, I wish they would hold back a little.

I can see where you're coming from and I second this.

thirded. this whole arc is making me uncomfortable, like when Momo made Marigold scoot up, i cringed so much.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Midwesterner on 01 Nov 2013, 08:19
^^^Fourthly. Between the assumptions by the other characters, and the whole air of "when are they going to do it?", this thread feels like something that is very rare on QC: this arc feels heavy handed and out of character.

I hope we get back to coffee shop dynamics again soon. Tai and Dora's snarky cameo are the best part of this arc.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 01 Nov 2013, 09:27
About today's and yesterday's comic: All these premature assumptions by the other characters about how far Dale's and Marigold's relationship has progressed or will progress soon makes me fear that that this will somehow cause it to go wrong. I mean, maybe they would have preferred just to become friends without any external presure and that can be made practically impossible by other people interfering and infering more about the relationship than there is to it at this point. I guess the group has a bit of a history of enquiring into the relationships of their friends, but since Marigold and Dale are so insecure, I wish they would hold back a little.

I can see where you're coming from and I second this.

thirded. this whole arc is making me uncomfortable, like when Momo made Marigold scoot up, i cringed so much.

So Momo should just stand then? I get that she's a robot but if there's room on the couch there's room on the couch. That's not very AI friendly.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 01 Nov 2013, 09:41
The signal was sent when he said that they didn't have sex, and they didn't stop.

Hm. In my interactions with people, I usually have to send multiple signals "in the clear."
I been around a lot of people who can't take a hint, is what I'm saying.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 01 Nov 2013, 10:04
The signal was sent when he said that they didn't have sex, and they didn't stop.

Hm. In my interactions with people, I usually have to send multiple signals "in the clear."
I been around a lot of people who can't take a hint, is what I'm saying.
I don't understand, can you be more specific?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 01 Nov 2013, 10:10
So it would appear that Dale and Marigold are the stereotypical geeky nerd virgins we all thought they were.


This will either be the beginning of a beautiful relationship

Or a disaster of Titanic proportions.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 01 Nov 2013, 10:53
Except of course for, y'know, sexism.
Right. That's a pretty big reason.
How'd you even know to check? Now I've seen Friday's comic, but not Thursday's. I guess if you want to talk about it use spoiler tags.

(click to show/hide)

Hehe, called it ;)
Ha, I'd take credit for "calling it", but I'd actually seen the comic when I posted that. (He accidentally posted it when he posted Wednesday's, you just had to type in the right URL). Ya probably knew that, hence the ;), but I figure I'd clarify for those watching at home.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 01 Nov 2013, 11:06
^^^Fourthly. Between the assumptions by the other characters, and the whole air of "when are they going to do it?", this thread feels like something that is very rare on QC: this arc feels heavy handed and out of character.

I hope we get back to coffee shop dynamics again soon. Tai and Dora's snarky cameo are the best part of this arc.

It doesn't feel out of character to me. Members of the QC cast can and do screw up royally and this whole arc feels like  it may  be used to showcase the potential pitfalls of getting too hyper-involved in your friends' lives. Clearly, Faye, Marten, Hannelore and Momo (and whoever else has shown their support of this particular romance) have the best intentions. Marigold frequently puts herself down; a good portion of her comic appearances have her vocalizing her insecurities about being an unattractive shut-in and wishing she had a boyfriend (or at least a date).  This is not lost on her friends and they want her to be happy and they think getting her a boyfriend will make her happy. The entire gang is like a big family and they love to help and support each other.

Unfortunately, in this case, their enthusiasm to help Marigold may blind them to the fact that some matters require a little more delicacy and that as much as people want to achieve their goals/desires,  it's better if they figure stuff out on their own. Especially when it comes to sex and relationships. A little bit of encouragement is sometimes necessary-- especially for someone who has trouble getting themselves started on goal-- but outright hand-holding and sneaky scheming crosses into some serious meddling territory.

Like I said before, I hope that the gang keeps their support of the relationship casual and in the background. Maybe suggest a group date without shining the spotlight on any couple. What those two shy kids need is just a chill, no-pressure evening to get comfortable with one another and get to know each other better.  This whole, "so, when are you going to bang?" business  can only make things worse (though I imagine that may be the point! )
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Midwesterner on 01 Nov 2013, 12:19
^^^Fourthly. Between the assumptions by the other characters, and the whole air of "when are they going to do it?", this thread feels like something that is very rare on QC: this arc feels heavy handed and out of character.

I hope we get back to coffee shop dynamics again soon. Tai and Dora's snarky cameo are the best part of this arc.

It doesn't feel out of character to me. Members of the QC cast can and do screw up royally and this whole arc feels like  it may  be used to showcase the potential pitfalls of getting too hyper-involved in your friends' lives.

I see what you're saying; what I'm getting at is that I'm dismayed that none of the "observing characters" (Marten, Faye, Dora, Momo,  etc.) has yet had the thought on whether they're being too heavy handed with a very awkward couple. Their interest in Dale and Marigold seems oddly voyeuristic to me.

Although part of my discomfort with this arc is that Marigold is probably my least favorite character, so I realize I'm already disposed to dislike this arc.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 01 Nov 2013, 12:29
"Their interest in Dale and Marigold" recalls to me "their interest" in Dora and Tai.  Same shit.  Dora got annoyed and called them on it.  Dale is mellow.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 01 Nov 2013, 12:32
I think a lot of us here have been Marigolds.

Absolutely, people shouldn't pressure them. It's intrusive, rude, and reinforces a bad feature of their culture. Romantic partners are not sex toys, or at least they shouldn't be. Getting physical should be allowed to develop in its own time. Which, at their age, will probably be soon enough to distort the relationship anyway.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: YourEvilExGirlfriend on 01 Nov 2013, 12:56
^^^Fourthly. Between the assumptions by the other characters, and the whole air of "when are they going to do it?", this thread feels like something that is very rare on QC: this arc feels heavy handed and out of character.

I hope we get back to coffee shop dynamics again soon. Tai and Dora's snarky cameo are the best part of this arc.

It doesn't feel out of character to me. Members of the QC cast can and do screw up royally and this whole arc feels like  it may  be used to showcase the potential pitfalls of getting too hyper-involved in your friends' lives.

I see what you're saying; what I'm getting at is that I'm dismayed that none of the "observing characters" (Marten, Faye, Dora, Momo,  etc.) has yet had the thought on whether they're being too heavy handed with a very awkward couple. Their interest in Dale and Marigold seems oddly voyeuristic to me.

And I would agree with you that their involvement does seem a bit voyeuristic and I share your discomfort in that fact. However, it doesn't at all surprise me that they haven't considered whether they're being heavy-handed or not since most people judge themselves by their intentions, not their behavior. And since they all share the same excitement/goal for Marigold, it's not all the unusual that they'd be blind to it. It's very easy to get caught up in groupthink and  excitement and miss the redflags. Ask any family planning a wedding or your typical project team at work-- or any political club on campus.  My hope is that an less involved party might make comment about it  and the group will back off (perhaps someone like Emily might drive the point home that they've missed the obvious).

Also, we wouldn't have conflict (or much of a story) if all the characters were that self-aware.

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Although part of my discomfort with this arc is that Marigold is probably my least favorite character, so I realize I'm already disposed to dislike this arc.

That's fair enough. I have a hard time enjoying arcs about my least favourite characters too. As much as it pleases me that there's at least some transgender representation in the comic, I can't say I'm particularly fond of Claire or the interns as far as the 'core' group goes... though my least favourite has to be Jim's daughter, Samantha. I'm relieved she hasn't been around lately.


Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: steveb on 01 Nov 2013, 13:34


And I would agree with you that their involvement does seem a bit voyeuristic and I share your discomfort in that fact. However, it doesn't at all surprise me that they haven't considered whether they're being heavy-handed or not since most people judge themselves by their intentions, not their behavior. And since they all share the same excitement/goal for Marigold, it's not all the unusual that they'd be blind to it. It's very easy to get caught up in groupthink and  excitement and miss the redflags. Ask any family planning a wedding or your typical project team at work-- or any political club on campus.  My hope is that an less involved party might make comment about it  and the group will back off (perhaps someone like Emily might drive the point home that they've missed the obvious).

Also, we wouldn't have conflict (or much of a story) if all the characters were that self-aware.


I'm not sure the characters are being as heavy handed as it seems to us the readers who see everything. Momo and Marten were certainly taking an interest but not in the presence of the people concerned. Not necessarily a good thing but certainly not heavy handed.
Faye certainly put her foot in it (in character for Faye) but you could read the subsequent involvement of Dora as an attempt to help Faye step back from that particular precipice. Up to the point where Dale starts to try and pretend that he is something he is not.
From my time in his shoes I think that kind of pretense might be the worst thing he can do so they may be right to call him on that one.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 01 Nov 2013, 13:47
I thought GarandMarine made a good point upthread about the culture of excessive sharing. Seems as though folks feel compelled to "share" every damn detail, right through squick territory without breaking stride, and are offended if you don't want to know the gory details. Could be Dora (who isn't really prying), Faye (who is) and even Dale might think nothing of the level of sharing that has some of us (including me) looking askance.

Man, in my day, TMI meant Three Mile Island.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 01 Nov 2013, 16:18
And there's fallout in both cases.   :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 01 Nov 2013, 16:24
Man, in my day, TMI meant Three Mile Island.

For some reason, that reminded me of this strip (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1672).  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 01 Nov 2013, 16:36
To be honest this entire arc has been in line with the characters' personalities right down to the cringing and awkwardness and unintentional offensiveness.

Dale and Marigold had chemistry, shared common interests, and were too shy to do anything without prompting lest they offend the other.
Faye loves to play around with everyone, she teased him and didn't believe him but she did it as only a friend would. He was being Fayed, with her not knowing the truth but jumping to conclusions based on how pleased Marigold looked when she came in.
Dora was being nice and reassuring, without knowing the facts. She has shown her tender side towards people many times when they are getting Fayed.
Momo prompting them to get closer to break the ice is right in line with her forcing Marigold to do things she needed to do but was either too lazy or too shy to do.
Marten doesn't have a strong interest in the romance, he's isn't a direct friend of Marigold IMO so he is being Momo's confidant rather than having an active interest in the Dale/Marigold situation.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 01 Nov 2013, 18:29
So Faye thought Marigold was doing a booty dance (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=278)?
It looked nothing like this booty dance (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=903).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 01 Nov 2013, 21:43

For some reason, that reminded me of this strip (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1672).  8-)

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It's funny; I always think "The art in QC developed fast early on, but it settled down a few years ago." Then someone posts a link like that one (which was way after I started reading it daily) ... and all the characters in it look weird...

That's probably when it looked best honestly.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 01 Nov 2013, 21:46
Agreed. I'm not a fan of how Faye's drawn now compared to those days.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 02 Nov 2013, 01:58
Question: Wouldn't Faye's line of answering be considered sexual harassment? Asking someone's sexual history isn't kosher.....
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 02 Nov 2013, 04:46
She wasn't asking.  She didn't need to ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 02 Nov 2013, 05:25
Sidhekin, I know your SN refers to the Sidhe... aka the Fae, intentional QC pun or no?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 02 Nov 2013, 05:54
Screen Name?  I'm unaware of a pun there.  (Faekin' perhaps?  Bit of a stretch, innit?)

(The pun in the signature is intentional, and arguably with questionable content.  Unrelated to Questionable Content, though.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 02 Nov 2013, 06:32
Is Fae one of the faye?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 02 Nov 2013, 06:48
I think that's a different webcomic altogether.

(Fey Winds, for those that don't get it. )
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: RightInTheSquishyParts on 02 Nov 2013, 06:51
Question: Wouldn't Faye's line of answering be considered sexual harassment? Asking someone's sexual history isn't kosher.....

No it isn't,  yet it is still a grey area even within HR circles.  Most employers don't bother to think on these situations... they depend on the tried-and-true "rocks fall, someone gets fired" method of investigation.  More than usually, all I have to do is say "Bob was harassing me, this is what he said" and out the door goes Bob.   

It's an enormously complex situation full of misunderstanding and wide open to abuse.

Now in a situation like this,  with a social circle of friends and almost-friends...  It's apparently tolerated by everyone.    Now if (for example) Claire was to complain,  THEN Dora would have to crack down.

Best advice I can give is to just not discuss sexual topics at work and avoid innuendo of any sort until/unless you are sure everyone in your group can handle it.


Oh yeah, and OMFGLOLBBQ FIRST POST WOOT
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 02 Nov 2013, 07:05
Is Fae one of the faye?
Ah, got it.  And no: I was using the "Sidhekin" handle eight years before Jeph even started this comic.  In the long form, "Geirr, Banshee's kin", ten years. :)

ETA: Even my avatar is getting on in age.  When I drew, scanned, and coloured it, 119 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=119) was the latest QC ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 02 Nov 2013, 10:10
Welcome, new person!

I think Coffee of Doom's HR bureaucracy will let Faye get away with it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 10:27
I'm not sure if I made it clear before, but it's the look they give him when he asks that pissed me off the most. The look that said "because of course you are."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Near Lurker on 02 Nov 2013, 12:52
Now in a situation like this,  with a social circle of friends and almost-friends...  It's apparently tolerated by everyone.    Now if (for example) Claire was to complain,  THEN Dora would have to crack down.

...Claire?  Do you mean Cosette?  Because Claire doesn't work there...

(Neither of them (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1716), however Faye might want it.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 02 Nov 2013, 14:24
I'm not sure if I made it clear before, but it's the look they give him when he asks that pissed me off the most. The look that said "because of course you are."

I can see how that would be uncalled for by them, but you have to admit it isn't a leap of faith for them to make the assumption...even if it's crappy to do.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: RightInTheSquishyParts on 02 Nov 2013, 14:33
Now in a situation like this,  with a social circle of friends and almost-friends...  It's apparently tolerated by everyone.    Now if (for example) Claire was to complain,  THEN Dora would have to crack down.

...Claire?  Do you mean Cosette?  Because Claire doesn't work there...

(Neither of them (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1716), however Faye might want it.)

Thank you,  Cossette.   

But that also brings up the murky waters of external complaints -- if a customer or outside-services contractor or even someone PASSING BY complains...  yeah it's a thing and it gets complex fast!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 14:58
you have to admit it isn't a leap of faith for them to make the assumption...even if it's crappy to do.
I admit no such thing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 02 Nov 2013, 15:57
I feel like I have substantial data to add to this conversation.

As I have mentioned in previous threads, I'm a virgin, and probably about the same age as Dale. A major portion of the reason I still have that status (read: haven't pursued relationships) is fear- and one of my biggest fears is accidentally harassing someone. Worrying I may have said something harassing. Not asking what I want to ask because it may be harassing. Censoring myself to avoid harassment. Staying distant, physically and emotionally from women I feel affection for and wish to be closer with because they may feel harassed. Generally, any time I found that I was attracted to someone, I shut it down and did my best to carry on as normal. If they were a friend, you could say that I friendzoned myself. The one time so far I did actually engage in a relationship, I was too worried about causing offense to her or others to do much more than sit next to her in public, and we broke up within two months due to our mutual awkwardness.

As I type this, I am in a position of having become attracted to someone I have known and been friends with for about 8 months, 6 as a coworker, drawing down my interaction with her to barely nodding in the hallway about a month ago, then in the last two weeks trying to normalize my relationship with her while trying to figure out how to admit to her that I feel attracted, and it's okay if she isn't, but if she is then maybe we could grab something to eat and chat? But maybe it's too late, I missed my window or that drawdown alienated her. Maybe it will offend her and the best possibility under that option is the hallway nodding again. Maybe she'll feel harassed and I lose my job just for being honest once and asking for a date. Maybe maybe maybe. I know this isn't normal. I know that my manager got married to one of the women in my section just as I started working there (the object of my affection works in a different section). I know all of my coworkers think well of me. I know that it will almost certainly be okay if I ask, whatever her response. But maybe I'll wait one more day.

A couple years ago I did know a person who was arrested for sexual harassment, held for 48 hours, and later convicted and sentenced to probation with an ankle monitor. He was roughhousing with a mutual and platonic female friend, which included holding her in the air by the hips (she wore jeans) while she laughed and demanded to be let down. As this was in a public space, a passerby was offended and asked a nearby officer to arrest him.

Now, as far as Faye and Dora go, I note several things. Harassment is a nearly totally subjective phenomenon. Debating whether their behavior is harassing and how much so is irrelevant in the face of that. If Dale does not feel harassed, and no one else who notices feels harassed, then there was no harassment, period. We see empty chairs, and he is just entering, which implies they may not be open yet. Even if they were, the demographics of their clientele reduce the likelihood of anyone feeling harassed. Faye and Dora have both said worse things concerning sex when actively serving multiple times in the past. As to whether Dale does in fact feel harassed, the only line that might indicate so is his denial of sexy times, which I read as a "no we didn't" not "no we didn't, and stop asking". The next two things he says engage in their line of inquiry rather than opposing it.

I suppose the real question is whether Jeph feels that any of this is harassing, and he apparently does not. He tries to avoid offense, therefore he apparently does not believe that this is offensive.

As for assumptions of virginity, I'm usually up front about my status, though I don't just throw it out there. Someone assuming I am doesn't really track as offensive, any more than assuming that I have never played lacrosse. The worst I've ever felt is indignant, which is about how Dale acts.

So that's a bit large and personal block of text. Screw it. *posts*
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 16:02
Jeph may not intend for it to be harassment, but that doesn't mean that it isn't. Intent matters, but it is not everything.

You shouldn't be ashamed of being a virgin. I never was. The only reason I would get annoyed if someone assumed (correctly at the time) that I was is because of the assumptions that usually go along with that. The assumptions about me as a person. So if someone I don't know well makes the assumption that I am out of nowhere, that's probably not all they've assumed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NotAwesomeAnymore on 02 Nov 2013, 17:09
But Dale is friends with Dora and Faye, not some random new employee. He's one of their favourite customers, secret menu and all, so he definitely knew what he was getting into working for them. And I totally have these sorts of conversations with my friends.

The look Dora and Faye give Dale in the last panel I interpret as the "don't try bullshit, we know you" face. I know people have interpreted this comic as a major violation of privacy, but in all the conversations I've had with nervous virgins, they're always really relieved that a) someone finally brought it up without it being awkward and b) I wasn't judgmental or uncomfortable while listening to them. Dora and Faye may sass him, but you know they're not judging.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 02 Nov 2013, 17:39
you have to admit it isn't a leap of faith for them to make the assumption...even if it's crappy to do.
I admit no such thing.

You don't have to admit it then, but is it at least possible that she would be inclined to fall for the stereotypes about nerdy guys?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 17:40
I wouldn't think Faye or Dora the type to give stereotypes any consideration.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 02 Nov 2013, 17:45
I wouldn't think Faye or Dora the type to give stereotypes any consideration.

This might be one of those unintended stereotypes. One of those assumptions that is made without any thought. They didn't mean to stereotype him as the typical virgin guy but they did.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 02 Nov 2013, 22:57
They've joked about the stereotype anyway (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=134).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tulpa on 02 Nov 2013, 23:31
D&D is much funner played with girls as well. And finding girls to play hasn't been that hard, in my experience. Yet the stereotype persists.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 02 Nov 2013, 23:50
Has "A gentleman does not discuss these matters" disappeared totally from the culture?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 03 Nov 2013, 00:54
Kiss and tell seems to be the norm for most people.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 03 Nov 2013, 01:43
Best advice I can give is to just not discuss sexual topics at work and avoid innuendo of any sort until/unless you are sure everyone in your group can handle it.
Fixed that for you. Work is not the place, working hours are not the time, and it is not up to anyone to "handle" innuendo.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 03 Nov 2013, 04:07
Has "A gentleman does not discuss these matters" disappeared totally from the culture?

Disappeared about the same time gentlemen (in the original sense of petty nobility) did.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Nov 2013, 05:09
Although you'd think she'd have learned her lesson from that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: rschill on 03 Nov 2013, 05:24
Has "A gentleman does not discuss these matters" disappeared totally from the culture?

Round about the same time as people stopped worrying about it being unladylike. 

I know what it's like to be harassed by women about being awkward and inexperienced around women.  That's nothing at all like what Dale is going through with Faye and Dora.  There's an underlying thread of support there at Coffee of Doom.  They aren't holding his status over him for power or mean spirited kicks.  They're being frank and honest.  Hell, it's probably a relief for him to get that out in the open in a caring and understanding environment. 

In some job environments talking about that stuff would be inappropriate.  You don't generally get into those positions when you cheerfully admit your sudden resignation from your last job included sparklers. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 03 Nov 2013, 06:39
I swear we just talked about "over share" culture upthread.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 03 Nov 2013, 06:59
Anyone who wants to do the WCDT this week, go for it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 03 Nov 2013, 12:47
They've joked about the stereotype anyway (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=134).

A long ways back but I am glad there was support for there being some stereotyping by them...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 03 Nov 2013, 14:39
Jeph may not intend for it to be harassment, but that doesn't mean that it isn't. Intent matters, but it is not everything.

You shouldn't be ashamed of being a virgin. I never was. The only reason I would get annoyed if someone assumed (correctly at the time) that I was is because of the assumptions that usually go along with that. The assumptions about me as a person. So if someone I don't know well makes the assumption that I am out of nowhere, that's probably not all they've assumed.
If you said "Faye and Dora" in place of "Jeph", that would be applicable. I don't think anyone is saying Jeph is harassing, and he has written characters that do not think they are being harassed.

In general, shame isn't involved, it's just a status (unless the individual is immature and in a teen comedy). The reasons for that status, however, may sting a bit.

Anyone who wants to do the WCDT this week, go for it.
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