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Title: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 05 Jan 2014, 15:32
Once more unto the breach dear friends, ONCE MORE!!!!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 05 Jan 2014, 15:39
Dale doesn't look like he could hold up a hammer let alone use it to...oh wait, wrong "nail"  :-o
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Xfraze on 05 Jan 2014, 17:07
I find Marten's situation to be kinda depressing. On one side is Faye, a woman he was crushing for the longest time, and on the other side is a Dora, a woman he went out with before a break up. Both of them have moved on and seem to be achieving some form of happiness while Marten is still putzing along. I mean, I haven't seen Marten smile for a very long time now in comic, at least, a smile that wasn't cynical or derisive in nature. Maybe things feel a little on the bleak side to me due to the fact that as the cast of characters grow, things shift away from Marten (so a lot of time hasn't really passed in universe...idk, I've been reading this comic since strip 1 so things kinda blur together), who I still consider to be the main character.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 05 Jan 2014, 17:37
We need to start considering on having a "projection" merit badge for forum posters. ;)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 05 Jan 2014, 17:49
I find Marten's situation to be kinda depressing.

Getting the band in gear will be good for him.

His mom pointed out that it's really not a bad life he's got.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Xfraze on 05 Jan 2014, 18:02
I think I made fairly accurate description of his current situation. If you think that I was incorrect, then I would appreciate you actually going into why what I said is wrong instead of making a one liner that has you making assumptions about who I am as a person.

I agree about the band thing. I am excited to see where this is going to go, especially since when the concept was originally introduced, I thought it would be one of those one off things that dies. I thought it was really neat when it was brought back and given more importance, or rather, when it started to take more importance in Marten's life.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 05 Jan 2014, 18:03
We need to start considering on having a "projection" merit badge for forum posters. ;)


I think every one of us would immediately earn it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 05 Jan 2014, 18:11
We need to start considering on having a "projection" merit badge for forum posters. ;)


I think every one of us would immediately earn it.

It would be easier to count those who hadn't earned it yet...and several times over at that  :-o
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 05 Jan 2014, 18:40
Xfraze - we do all project ourselves onto Jeph's characters. Some people take it to extremes, though.

Welcome to the boards! Make sure you read the rules of the forums and make sure to introduce yourself over in the Introduction subforum!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 18:42
Is interpretation projection?

Edit: That newspost :(
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: ankhtahr on 05 Jan 2014, 19:24
Yeah.  :-\

Well, good luck to both of them for the future.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 19:25
Also I have no idea how to have a random hookup either.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: ankhtahr on 05 Jan 2014, 19:30
Me neither. But I don't know how to meet a girl the traditional way either, so, well.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 19:32
Getting set up isn't so much a cheat code, but it is a level select that allows you to skip to the final boss fight. (You still have to win that one on your own)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 05 Jan 2014, 19:53
I've had a few random hookups. 


30 years or so ago. 





Youth is wasted on the young...  :-P


Re: Newspost

Well, crap. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 19:54
I once made out with a girl I'd literally just met at a party. Does that count?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 05 Jan 2014, 19:56
Random makeouts =/= random hoookups, though the one can lead to the other! 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 19:57
Does "hookup" mean sex? I thought it could refer to pretty much anything.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 05 Jan 2014, 20:20
umm... I always thought it did.  Urban Dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hookup) says it's a little ambiguous.  Entry 5 is hysterical, and 7 is probably closest to the truth. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 05 Jan 2014, 20:21
The Tai With Eyes As Big As Saucers.

Sven did offer to fix Marten up with random no-strings-attached partners.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 05 Jan 2014, 20:30
Quote from: Urban Dictionary
Guy A:"Did you hook up with the guys last night?"
Guy B:"Yeah. Guy C hooked us up."
Guy A: "Was Girl 1 there? Y'all should hook up."
Guy B: "She hooked up with me after. We, like, hooked up."
Guy A: "So...did you hook up?"
Guy B: "No."


That has to be one of the funniest things I've ever read.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: aliensporebomb on 05 Jan 2014, 20:48
I think that this is TOTALLY a setup for when Marten's band plays their big gig.

He'll hit a final power chord at the end of the last song causing a thunderous crescendo and women from all over will throw themselves at him and he'll go "YEAH!!!!!!!!"

And Hanners will go "STOP THAT!"

Actually, more than likely since Hanners seems to be the female Neil Peart of the QC universe she'll have so many male (and female?) admirers she might be creeped out totally making Marten look like "Hanners backup band musician".


Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 20:51
Marten is her backup band musician.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 05 Jan 2014, 21:04
Poor Jeph.  I knew something was up when he randomly made filler comics, and I was worried it'd be about his relationship.



RE: Random hookups - does anybody ever really "need" them? 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Jan 2014, 21:06
I mean...define "need"?

Also, I don't doubt that you guessed it, but...how? Were there any hints that we could've seen? Also this is apparently a few months in the making. Also, poll option #3 is a little, well...ill-timed, what with the news.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: bhtooefr on 05 Jan 2014, 21:10
Sad to see the newspost. :(

Hope everything goes well for Jeph and Cristi.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 05 Jan 2014, 21:29
How do you define "need"?  Well, I think in this case they are saying it would do him some good by providing him with a meaningful experience that would make little lightbulbs go off in his head, thus brightening the future.  ...it might also release some built up sexual tension, and/or boost his confidence.  That sort of "need".

Hooking up, when done wrong, can be pretty damaging to a person (see: Sven and Faye), and Marten has never struck me as the type of person to want to hook up since he tends to take relationships so seriously (he doesn't seem really fond of the idea based on this strip alone).  Of course, I don't know him better than the author (Jeph) does, so I can't really make that call.


I don't think there were any hints to suggest it was his relationship.  I mean, maybe the fact that he urged readers he was OK and not to worry about it, suggested it was something quite personal (like a relationship), but also one of those things people tend to like to keep between them and the other party, and not broadcast for the world to see.  But I honestly, that was just a guess...I had no real way of knowing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Indicible on 05 Jan 2014, 21:44
Tai has the fact she is a woman running for her. Trying that line randomly in the street will only get you maced.

Sad to hear about Jeph.  Voilà. That's all. No off-colour joke.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 05 Jan 2014, 22:50
make little lightbulbs go off in his head, thus brightening the future

This definitely goes onto my top 5 list of mixed metaphors.

Best wishes to Jeph and Cristi :(
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Soulsynger on 05 Jan 2014, 23:11
Man, having the sympathy feels for someone I can't actually comfort in any way is uncomfortable. Good for Jeph and Christi for - seemingly - parting ways in relative peace, though. All the best for both of 'em.

@comic:
Ooooh, I hope one of the libary's interns overhears the conversation and chimes in with some odd, socially misplaced comment. That would be the strawbrerry to this morning's whipped cream delight.  :-D
... (I hope it's Gabby with something a little snide.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 05 Jan 2014, 23:15
The poll: Isn't discussing sex and Hannelore off limits?

Hookup: I actually misread urban dictionary entry 4.1 as "with intention of having sexual frustrations with them".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Soulsynger on 05 Jan 2014, 23:16
I was wondering the same thing.
It seems shipping in a poll is allowed. Who knew? °O
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 05 Jan 2014, 23:57
Lots of love to J and C
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 06 Jan 2014, 00:12
I was wondering the same thing.
It seems shipping in a poll is allowed. Who knew? °O

Polls are, of course, subject to the rules.  There was even a time when WCDT polls were disabled because of the way they went.

The items remaining in the poll are predictions based on canon...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: anahata on 06 Jan 2014, 00:34
On one side is Faye, a woman he was crushing for the longest time, and on the other side is a Dora, a woman he went out with before a break up. Both of them have moved on and seem to be achieving some form of happiness

The way I see it, Marten has been rejected by both of them because they (i.e. Dora and Faye) had serious emotional issues preventing them from having/continuing a relationship with Marten. It strikes me as pretty crass for either of them to be teasing him because he isn't with anyone now. They've moved on? Yes, but having trampled all over Marten in the process.

And, elsewhere
He'll hit a final power chord at the end of the last song causing a thunderous crescendo and women from all over will throw themselves at him

Dream on. Doesn't happen. Don't ask me how I know that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 06 Jan 2014, 02:31
Re anahata's first point: Although I probably wouldn't call it "trampling over Marten", you definitely have a really good point. I know Dora and Faye like being sassy, but this is not good friend behaviour and I think we can see that it really hurt Marten.

Re newspost: :-(
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 06 Jan 2014, 03:04
Sad to hear about Jeph and Cristi parting ways after so long together, but if they are maintaining friendship between them, then all the best to them both in their endeavours.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 06 Jan 2014, 04:09
As I've written elsewhere,  Jeph has made it public in the newspost, so there is nothing wrong in mentioning it and expressing best wishes for them both.

However, I would remind people that he said:
Quote from: Jeph
thanks for your understanding in this matter, and for giving us some privacy as we sort everything out.
Accordingly, I would ask for there to be no speculation here about the matter.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: katsmeat on 06 Jan 2014, 04:19
Tai has the fact she is a woman running for her. Trying that line randomly in the street will only get you maced.

A straight man trying that possibly gets maced, but more likely gets forcibly told to p*** off.  A straight woman who tries that gets slut-shamed. 

I don't think Tai quite realizes how fortunate a position she's in if it works for her (though presumably only at times and in places where most of the women around her are bi or gay, not when done randomly in the street.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 05:05
Poor Marten. The teasing really stings, especially when coming from his ex (Dora) and friend/roommate/former love interest (Faye) simultaneously. Perhaps they are not inherently cruel, but are trying to crack his shell and make him move on.

We can only hope this is is leading to significant developments in 2014. In many ways, I like the slow progress in the QC universe, and the emphasis on social interactions and relationships, but sometimes this leads to stagnation.

I wish Marten from now on would spend less time at CoD, and concentrate on other activities. The band thread looks promising, but he also needs to find a romantic relationship. The CoD thread should by all means continue, but with less interaction from Marten.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 06 Jan 2014, 05:20
Why does he need to find a romantic relationship?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 06 Jan 2014, 05:28
Because they're kind of awesome.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 05:36
Because of blue balls?  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 06 Jan 2014, 06:00
Sad to hear about Cristi and Jeph. :(

As to the comic: I'm getting this feeling about major plot developments ahead.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 06 Jan 2014, 06:00
Because of blue balls?  :-D
Romantic, she said.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: JRDelirio on 06 Jan 2014, 06:11
"Need" or "would do you good" is a very diffuse notion.  Strictly speaking, nobody really needs "random hook-ups" (and yes one wonders which definition does Tai use; I too liked the "I don't even know any more" definition, it really gets used to mean anything).  In the strip itself Marten lets us know he's not inclined to that sort of random thing, and he does seem like the sort who prefers to at least get to know the other person a little first.

Tai has the fact she is a woman running for her. Trying that line randomly in the street will only get you maced.

A straight man trying that possibly gets maced, but more likely gets forcibly told to p*** off.  A straight woman who tries that gets slut-shamed. 

I don't think Tai quite realizes how fortunate a position she's in if it works for her (though presumably only at times and in places where most of the women around her are bi or gay, not when done randomly in the street.)
  True.  I believe it is implicit that Tai means that for appropriate social situations, not really randomly.  But even in a hookup-opportunity environment (club, party, etc.) a straight guy doing that line cold has a better than even chance at being labeled a creep, unless he's the hottest/coolest dude in the room.   

Still, she may herself just be doing a mild tease there, playing off of his interpretation of what the casual-hookup approach looks like to him.     
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 06 Jan 2014, 07:00
all the best to Jeph and Christie.

Once more unto the breach dear friends, ONCE MORE!!!!

Or close the wall [of text] up with our fanboy dead.
In fandom there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of geekdom blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the troll;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage;
Then lend the comments a terrible aspect;
Let pry through the portage of the keyboard
Like the spirit of Yelling Bird; let common decency u'derwhelm it
As fearfully as doth a fanboy
O'erhang and jutty his confounded base,
Swill'd with the wild and wasteful feeling of security.
Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide,
Hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit
To his full height. On, on, you noblest Knights of the Brooms made entirely of dicks.
Whose blood is fet from parents war-proof!
Parents that, like so many Pintsizess,
Have in these parts from morn till even violoated forum rules
And sheathed their keyboards for lack of argument:
Dishonour not your moderators; now attest
That those whom you call'd administrators did beget you.
Be copy now to men of grosser blood,
And teach them how to flamewar. And you, good yeoman,
Whose limbs were made in cyberspace, show us here
The mettle of your pasture; let us swear
That you are worth your posting; which I doubt not;
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.
I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
Cry 'God for Harriet, Randy, and Yelling Bird!'
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 06 Jan 2014, 08:24
best wishes to Jeph and Cristi, i hope that they're both coping okay.

it still seems that no-one is actually listening (in-comic) to Marten.
he said explicitly, "even if I wanted to" - basically making it clear that he doesn't want a random hookup, or to be anything other than single right now.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 09:09
"Even if I wanted to" refers to random hookups, but you cannot infer that he is not interested in a not-so-random hookup. At least I hope so.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: themacnut on 06 Jan 2014, 09:34
Tai is clearly not the person to go to for hookup advice. Not for Marten anyway.

Re: the newspost; sorry to hear about Jeph's marriage. Marriages are difficult to maintain, that's for sure.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 10:17
Tai is clearly not the person to go to for hookup advice. Not for Marten anyway.

Any good Tai puns here? Hookup Tainselor?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 06 Jan 2014, 10:36
Tai is clearly not the person to go to for hookup advice. Not for Marten anyway.

Any good Tai puns here? Hookup Tainselor?
In that context?

Tai, the "not".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 06 Jan 2014, 11:04
all the best to Jeph and Christie.

Once more unto the breach dear friends, ONCE MORE!!!!

Or close the wall [of text] up with our fanboy dead ...
Cry 'God for Harriet, Randy, and Yelling Bird!'

O for a muse of pixels
that would ascend the highest heav'n of invention.
Northampton for a stage! Hipsters to act
and Indie Boys to behold the swelling scene ...

Well done!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: sleypy on 06 Jan 2014, 12:21
I think Marten prefers to only try to hook up with people when he is in outer space.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 06 Jan 2014, 12:23
In tomorrow's comic, we see Dora, Faye, and Tai building a spacecraft to ship Marten into outer space.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 06 Jan 2014, 12:54
Space shipping, now?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 06 Jan 2014, 12:58
I think Marten needs not to have a relationship right now. He needs to focus on the band and on figuring out what he wants to do with his life. Plot-wise, there is no one logical for him to date anyway (in the sense that there's no one who has expressed interest in him or who he has expressed interest in), and since we already had the "random stranger he met in the street" storyline I doubt that'll happen again.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 06 Jan 2014, 13:01
So........new character introduction?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 13:11
Any good Tai puns here? Hookup Tainselor?
Tairapist. Not going to catch on.  :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Tormuse on 06 Jan 2014, 13:18
Sorry to hear about Jeph and Cristi.  :(  All the best to them!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 06 Jan 2014, 14:42
Ditto.


Dr. Tai, Relationship Consultant.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 06 Jan 2014, 14:46
After you see her all your relationships are Tainted...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 06 Jan 2014, 15:16
After you see her all your relationships are Tainted...

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/09/09df5cbbbcc216e8981e293ab921e30a13d7d45a85a942b311cfc46bb40dece3.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 06 Jan 2014, 16:05
Eh, it only works on paper.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Case on 06 Jan 2014, 16:05
Best of wishes to both Jeph & Christi.

After you see her all your relationships are Tainted...

Taime after taime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlykYu5QOkM) ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 06 Jan 2014, 16:21
I agree with the thinking that Marten doesn't need a relationship right now. That being said, life happens when you least expect it.  Maybe with more focus on the band, he'll meet someone involved with the music biz and hit it off? It could happen.
 
There have been new characters introduced before, and it seems there will have to be more coming online at some point. Otherwise it will turn into a daytime soap where everyone dates everyone else in endless couple permutations. Bleah.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 06 Jan 2014, 16:35
all the best to Jeph and Christie.

Once more unto the breach dear friends, ONCE MORE!!!!

Or close the wall [of text] up with our fanboy dead.
In fandom there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of geekdom blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the troll;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage;
Then lend the comments a terrible aspect;
Let pry through the portage of the keyboard
Like the spirit of Yelling Bird; let common decency u'derwhelm it
As fearfully as doth a fanboy
O'erhang and jutty his confounded base,
Swill'd with the wild and wasteful feeling of security.
Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide,
Hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit
To his full height. On, on, you noblest Knights of the Brooms made entirely of dicks.
Whose blood is fet from parents war-proof!
Parents that, like so many Pintsizess,
Have in these parts from morn till even violoated forum rules
And sheathed their keyboards for lack of argument:
Dishonour not your moderators; now attest
That those whom you call'd administrators did beget you.
Be copy now to men of grosser blood,
And teach them how to flamewar. And you, good yeoman,
Whose limbs were made in cyberspace, show us here
The mettle of your pasture; let us swear
That you are worth your posting; which I doubt not;
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.
I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
Cry 'God for Harriet, Randy, and Yelling Bird!'

I do not want this post to go unnoticed, because it is already Post of the Year material. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 06 Jan 2014, 16:59
I haven't read it yet, because I want to know if I'm supposed to sing it to the tune of something.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 06 Jan 2014, 17:14
I haven't read it yet, because I want to know if I'm supposed to sing it to the tune of something.

I don't think so. "Once more unto the breach" is a Shakespeare quote, and the response to it appears to be a QC-ized parody of the rest of that particular speech. One giveaway is that it's written in iambic pentameter, Shakespeare's signature meter.

(There may very well be a well-known tune to which you can sing things written in iambic pentameter, but if so I don't know what it is. "Greensleeves" is iambic quadrameter, so that won't work...)

Bonus points to anyone who knows which Shakespeare play that speech is from. (I'm not sure myself, to be honest, although I have a suspicion.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 06 Jan 2014, 17:16
Henry the VI, if memory would serve.

EDIT: off by one Henry. Henry the V, Act 3, Scene 1.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 06 Jan 2014, 17:22
Aha, thanks. My suspicion was Henry IV or at least one of the Henrys.

You get 5 bonus points for that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 06 Jan 2014, 17:56
I haven't read it yet, because I want to know if I'm supposed to sing it to the tune of something.

It's Henry V's speech to the troops during the siege of Harfleur, or so sayeth the Bard. And, yes, it's gonna take some work to knock this off its Post of the Year perch.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 06 Jan 2014, 19:41
Re: today's comic

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSk8Fz2FWuzdu-qP2R1BeAuKn-4Kk-NPOiwp3oq6wWO7A0kM70_)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: aliensporebomb on 06 Jan 2014, 19:46
On one side is Faye, a woman he was crushing for the longest time, and on the other side is a Dora, a woman he went out with before a break up. Both of them have moved on and seem to be achieving some form of happiness

The way I see it, Marten has been rejected by both of them because they (i.e. Dora and Faye) had serious emotional issues preventing them from having/continuing a relationship with Marten. It strikes me as pretty crass for either of them to be teasing him because he isn't with anyone now. They've moved on? Yes, but having trampled all over Marten in the process.

And, elsewhere
He'll hit a final power chord at the end of the last song causing a thunderous crescendo and women from all over will throw themselves at him

Dream on. Doesn't happen. Don't ask me how I know that.

Sigh.  I've LIVED it:

(http://madsound.dyndns.org/bandposters/fernandos1.jpg)

Not even being guy with a bright orange guitar and a way too wacky stage demeanor changed that (I was class clown, onstage.  Oh well).

That being said, may J and C find a little peace and move on with hopeful friendship. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 06 Jan 2014, 20:40
I was right......new character introduction.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 06 Jan 2014, 21:39
I haven't read it yet, because I want to know if I'm supposed to sing it to the tune of something.

I don't think so. "Once more unto the breach" is a Shakespeare quote, and the response to it appears to be a QC-ized parody of the rest of that particular speech. One giveaway is that it's written in iambic pentameter, Shakespeare's signature meter.

(There may very well be a well-known tune to which you can sing things written in iambic pentameter, but if so I don't know what it is. "Greensleeves" is iambic quadrameter, so that won't work...)

Bonus points to anyone who knows which Shakespeare play that speech is from. (I'm not sure myself, to be honest, although I have a suspicion.)

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 06 Jan 2014, 21:41
I think Tai from now on should be considered Marten's best female friend, happily without the romantic overtones. Can Tai pull this thing off without involving Dora?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 06 Jan 2014, 22:33
Marten Downer.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: westrim on 06 Jan 2014, 22:42
I'm in Marten's boat; it may seem weird, but I really am not sure I'm up for fun at social occasions. Oh sure, they're great when you're in them, but before and especially after it's anxietyville about what should or shouldn't have been done; did I make too many corny jokes, scratch my ear too much, have too many chips, on and on and on. However, I also don't know how the hell to tell if someone's into me. Sure, stances and proximity and other stuff, but either I've always failed to notice the signs, or there never have been any signs to look for. And the latter is really depressing, so I try to avoid thinking about that possibility.

Having anxiety about posting this now, in fact.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 06 Jan 2014, 22:51
Having anxiety about posting this now, in fact.


I heartily recommend a low dose of sertraline. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 06 Jan 2014, 23:52
I'm looking forward to seeing a party in the new comic layout.

Ironically, Marten is too passive to reject being dragged along to have fun.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 07 Jan 2014, 00:02
I don't think it's so much that Marten doesn't like having fun,


I think he's just not used to having fun...



Last time would have been his dad's wedding. 

(Not counting band rehearsals, of course.  They're fun, right?  Otherwise, why do it?)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 07 Jan 2014, 00:07
Yeah, I think what Marten doesn't like is having other people's idea of fun.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 07 Jan 2014, 00:11
I heartily recommend a low dose of sertraline. :)
Alcohol is the recommended medication. The problem is getting the correct dosage. Not too little, and certainly not too much. Taken properly, it lowers your inhibitions and social awkwardness, while still maintaining a (relative) sound quality control of people you might want to hook up with.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 07 Jan 2014, 00:20
I kind of blanched this evening when I was setting up my daughter's formula for her feeding tube (she's partially disabled, and parts of her digestive system are paralyzed - she can eat a little, but needs supplementary feeding through the night). 

Anyway, she turned too me and said, "Hook me up, pop". 



Gaaaah. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Soulsynger on 07 Jan 2014, 00:49
I'm in Marten's boat; it may seem weird, but I really am not sure I'm up for fun at social occasions. Oh sure, they're great when you're in them, but before and especially after it's anxietyville about what should or shouldn't have been done; did I make too many corny jokes, scratch my ear too much, have too many chips, on and on and on. However, I also don't know how the hell to tell if someone's into me. Sure, stances and proximity and other stuff, but either I've always failed to notice the signs, or there never have been any signs to look for. And the latter is really depressing, so I try to avoid thinking about that possibility.
[...]
This is where "training by doing" and willfully exposing yourself to scenarios outside of your comfort zone comes in.
Almost everyone is the same way. Once you realize that, it becomes much easier and more natural to ACTUALLY enjoy social occasions. Just have to get yourself out there.
Concerning the "signs": Some people are better at "writing" them than "reading" them. If you don't think you're getting any signals, try giving them. Someone might pick up.

@Comic:
Caaaaaaaaaareful, Marten! Down that road lies emo-dom.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 07 Jan 2014, 01:14
So... Marten is going to have a Tai fighter (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1022) on his wing? Don't they always crash and burn? Unless you mean the other kind of Tai fighter (http://www.rawaimuaythai.com/2010%20fight%20results/4%20June%202010%20Nongaew.JPG)...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: greywolfe on 07 Jan 2014, 01:21
Why does he need to find a romantic relationship?

He doesn't. He needs a few nice, uncomplicated f*cks.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 07 Jan 2014, 01:26
Eh, it only works on paper.

Well, it's better than saying that all your relationships get tied in tight knots...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 07 Jan 2014, 01:37
Well, it's better than saying that all your relationships get tied in tight knots...
You mean Taied?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: gopher on 07 Jan 2014, 01:52
Looks like Marten is in contact with his inner Kryten and is worried about spending time in a profitless and non-practical way.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: greywolfe on 07 Jan 2014, 02:47
Well, it's better than saying that all your relationships get tied in tight knots...
You mean Taied?

*awaits the one-off 'All Tai-ed Up' QC Eroge omake*
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 07 Jan 2014, 02:48
So... Marten is going to have a Tai fighter (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1022) on his wing? Don't they always crash and burn? Unless you mean the other kind of Tai fighter (http://www.rawaimuaythai.com/2010%20fight%20results/4%20June%202010%20Nongaew.JPG)...

Maybe it's a Thai fighter. (http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:6c7f1839-ec16-414a-b510-fb2ab09bebd0)
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 07 Jan 2014, 03:01
Yeah, I think what Marten doesn't like is having other people's idea of fun.
You couldn't have put that more profoundly.

I'm in Marten's boat; it may seem weird, but I really am not sure I'm up for fun at social occasions. Oh sure, they're great when you're in them, but before and especially after it's anxietyville about what should or shouldn't have been done; did I make too many corny jokes, scratch my ear too much, have too many chips, on and on and on. However, I also don't know how the hell to tell if someone's into me. Sure, stances and proximity and other stuff, but either I've always failed to notice the signs, or there never have been any signs to look for. And the latter is really depressing, so I try to avoid thinking about that possibility.
Same here. People talk about going to pubs and clubs and the like, and good for them. But that's not my scene. I once said to someone (and probably also had on a dating website at one point) "My idea of a good time is nice food, good company and nice scenery". Besides, money is a (very) limiting factor, and I can barely really go anywhere like once a month or less.

I hear you on "the signs", too. Never been able to register them, either. Is a smile just being polite, or is there genuine interest? You can usually tell a fake smile, but is the person wearing the smile interested in the topic at hand, or in you? Add to that my own anxieties and personality problems, and, well... yeah.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 07 Jan 2014, 03:28
*awaits the one-off 'All Tai-ed Up' QC Eroge omake*

Remember, it was actually Marten who tied up Tai (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1302)!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 07 Jan 2014, 03:58
@pwhodges: You beat me to it.

On a more serious note, I would agree with techkid. Pubs and clubs may lead to random hookups, but seldom to lasting, meaningful relationships. The setting is just too shallow. Besides, loud music tend to drown out any attempts of conversation, leaving only the physical attraction as guidance.

Tai's wing-lady role may really open up new possibilities. She gets to introduce Marten to friends she would consider a possible partner for him. The question becomes if Tai really has such friends, who are not (exclusively) lesbian?

Another possible setting might be to get a hobby, in particular a hobby that allows you to meet potential partners. Musicians have great possibilities here. For a hetero male, stamp collection or model trains are probably not good choices. For hetero females, knitting clubs should be avoided.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 07 Jan 2014, 05:29
Where are the library interns (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2203)? And Momo? Please don't tell me they have  been there all day (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2477), that gag has been used already.

Here is a less promising link (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2267). If Tai do not have other friends than via Marten, how on earth will she succeed as wing-lady?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 07 Jan 2014, 05:57
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/pet_peeve_114.png)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 07 Jan 2014, 06:03
I was right......new character introduction.

...Maybe it won't be a "new" character. Just someone who hasn't been seen in a while.


...Or, perhaps, someone who hasn't been seen with the regular cast for a while.


"Hi, my name's Harriet. Ignore the ####ing bird in the window."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Border Reiver on 07 Jan 2014, 06:57
Alternatively, there is always the possilbility that nothing will come of Marten going to the party - ie.  We get an offhand reference to the party in a later strip while many lament that nothing is happening with Marty.

If an Allosaurus comes by and vomits - all bets are off.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 07 Jan 2014, 07:41
I just pictured the Allosaurus vomiting Sara up and her art style is EXACTLY the same as we last saw her. Seriously, would we be able to recognize her if Jeph randomly changed his mind and threw her in there somewhere without mentioning who she was?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 07 Jan 2014, 08:15
i imagine Sara now would look like Penelope. and/or pre-dye-job Cosette.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Precipice on 07 Jan 2014, 09:14
Today's last panel reminds me of an old Peanuts strip in which Charile Brown is watching a TV dance show and tells his sister:

"I like to watch people having a good time. I've always wanted to have a good time."
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 07 Jan 2014, 09:29
Yeah, I think what Marten doesn't like is having other people's idea of fun.

Oh man, this so much. Things people believe that women in their twenties love doing: clubbing, partying, shopping. Things I really do not enjoy doing: clubbing, partying, shopping.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 07 Jan 2014, 11:02
Yeah, as a long-time confirmed introvert, parties where I don't know anyone but the person who brought me can be pretty scary/boring. (That is, if I let them scare me to the point where I don't talk to anyone, they end up pretty boring.)

However, I have found that I can have a surprisingly enjoyable time at those if I just start talking to people who look interesting (and/or cute) without any purpose other than finding out what they're like and getting to know them better -- no hidden agendas. If they're not as interesting as they looked, or if they clearly aren't interested in anything I'm interested in, I excuse myself to get another drink or use the restroom, and find someone else to talk to. I recommend that course of action to Marten.

And a little anti-anxiety medication could be useful, but I don't know that he wants to start taking that right before a party. While it's easier to control the dosage than it is with alcohol, it can still take some time to find the right med and the right dosage for you, and the wrong dosage or med could actually make a stressful event even more stressful.

Edit:

It's Henry V's speech to the troops during the siege of Harfleur, or so sayeth the Bard.

Bonus points to both of you.

This is where "training by doing" and willfully exposing yourself to scenarios outside of your comfort zone comes in.
Almost everyone is the same way. Once you realize that, it becomes much easier and more natural to ACTUALLY enjoy social occasions. Just have to get yourself out there.

Quoted for truth.

Concerning the "signs": Some people are better at "writing" them than "reading" them. If you don't think you're getting any signals, try giving them. Someone might pick up.

Oh, interesting idea. That honestly never occurred to me before. However, it probably helps a lot to have some idea what some of the signs ARE before trying to send any, or the results might be a lot like trying to speak to a deaf person with sign language when you don't actually know any. (And, of course, once you know what to look for, it becomes much easier to tell when someone else is sending them.)

I learned some of the basic non-verbal signs at a seminar on relationships I took in my mid-twenties, and I have to admit that this knowledge actually helped me get into my first-ever romantic relationship not very much later. (Yes, I was a rather late bloomer.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 07 Jan 2014, 11:26
My problem with parties is that I can't cope with the noise, the weird lighting, the crowds and the late hours. I'm quite good at chatting to new people, but only if I'm not too busy trying desperately not to shut down from the overstimulation.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 07 Jan 2014, 11:40
I was right......new character introduction.

...Maybe it won't be a "new" character. Just someone who hasn't been seen in a while.
... Bailey!

(C'mon, he even pronounced her "pretty hot"!)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 07 Jan 2014, 13:43
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/pet_peeve_114.png)

Randall's style is pretty distinctive, but here's a link: http://xkcd.com/238/
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: lot_jockey on 07 Jan 2014, 13:45
Where are the library interns (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2203)? And Momo? Please don't tell me they have  been there all day (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2477), that gag has been used already.

Here is a less promising link (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2267). If Tai do not have other friends than via Marten, how on earth will she succeed as wing-lady?

So, Claire, Emily, and Gabby were introduced as summer interns (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2203). Does that mean they have to leave soon? It's been summer for over 400 strips. I suppose that they might go to Smif or UMass? I went to school in Western Mass, though, and do not remember any school having a library science graduate program. Of course, this comic is fiction.

Also, is Tai still a Smif student? I'm never been particularly clear on her formal title at the library.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 07 Jan 2014, 15:11
Tai apparently was a Smif student at one point; it's speculated (though not stated) that she may have moved on to graduate work as the de facto director of the library.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmorgluck on 07 Jan 2014, 15:16
I wish I could still go to parties. Alas, that's all in the past for me.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 07 Jan 2014, 15:40
I think Tai's got the right idea in this instance. Going to a party with the specific goal of hooking up can make you seem desperate, and might actually drive away a prospective hookup. It's not a competition, and you're not a loser if you don't meet someone to go home with. Have some fun, be yourself (keep the alcohol consumption to low levels to help maintain perspective) and just try to meet new people, not just the opposite sex. Who knows, the new friend you meet may know other people who you might click with. Expand that circle! Embrace the F word (friends in this case). Especially if you see someone kind of alone on the edges, because you might be the icebreaker they need as well.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 07 Jan 2014, 15:43
Tai may or may not still be a Smif student. I don't think it's been directly stated.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 07 Jan 2014, 15:58
I was right......new character introduction.

...Maybe it won't be a "new" character. Just someone who hasn't been seen in a while.
... Bailey!

(C'mon, he even pronounced her "pretty hot"!)

Who?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 07 Jan 2014, 15:59
Marten
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 07 Jan 2014, 16:32
Wasn't Bailey one of Tai's exes? Do we know whether she's interested in men? I think it's unlikely she'll reappear, even though I wish she would since she had awesome hair.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 07 Jan 2014, 17:00
One of my favourite Tai pages: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=727

The previous page has backstory on Bailey, and the following has what I suspect sinks this silly ship: "Bailey doesn't DO monogamy".  Marten has always shot down silly suggestions of polyamory before.

But then again, hey, I do believe ill-advised hookups were called for, right?  Can't be more doomed than hooking up with Bailey &c, can it?  Just ask Tai.  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 07 Jan 2014, 17:15
My problem with parties is that I can't cope with the noise, the weird lighting, the crowds and the late hours. I'm quite good at chatting to new people, but only if I'm not too busy trying desperately not to shut down from the overstimulation.

xkcd 602:
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/overstimulated.png)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 07 Jan 2014, 17:22
People, you can't post an xkcd without the alt text, it's incomplete!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 07 Jan 2014, 17:45
One of my favourite Tai pages: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=727

Where did her anchor tattoo go? She could float away and be lost forever!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 07 Jan 2014, 21:08
She has had it under conscious control ever since she took the anchor management class.

EDIT: Maybe Marten could wear a black hoodie to the party. Or a jacket and tie and no shirt.

This is enough buildup that we're likely to see the party and that something will happen there.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 07 Jan 2014, 22:18
 A lot more than two.

 At least I sure hope so.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: mustang6172 on 07 Jan 2014, 22:25
I think the mommy spanking shirt would be a good ice breaker at a party.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: K1dmor on 07 Jan 2014, 22:47
 I couldn't wait for the QC Captions  :laugh: :

 (http://i.imgur.com/jfssZK8.png)
 "Source" (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2397).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Near Lurker on 07 Jan 2014, 23:13
This is not foreshadowing, and could not conceivably be mistaken for such. :angel:

...also I want to see Angus in "his" shirt.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 07 Jan 2014, 23:31
Wondering what to wear is a female obsession. Marten should just wear his ordinary shirt, be reasonably clean, freshly shaved, and with a small dash of Obsession after shave.

Maybe Marten could wear a black hoodie to the party. Or a jacket and tie and no shirt.
Well, Marten was a huge success at the Smif Nerd-Con (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1528), but it might not work in another setting. The other guests at the party need to be MLG fans, otherwise he will just be a weird (and creepy) guy. I would recommend ordinary clothes this time.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Near Lurker on 08 Jan 2014, 00:23
Just for that comment, I want him to turn up in the dress Noel wore to this year's BFQ.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 08 Jan 2014, 04:29
BFQ?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: aliensporebomb on 08 Jan 2014, 05:10
Or Marten could befriend someone at the party who has a sister.  Or not.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 08 Jan 2014, 05:20
Bailey reappeared in 972 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=972), but I don't think she's been in QC since then.

If it's a character from the past, Luna (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1548) is/was at the same college. And possibly Lydia (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1424).
Calling it: Marten will spend the party talking to all of these, plus other girls from the past, plus two unnamed girls, shown only from behind, who may or may not be Sara and Ellen with new hairstyles and new art.

Marten will leave the party with Tai, who's so dead drunk Marten will have to tuck her to bed.  In the epilogue, Meenah's pulling Tai's pants out of the morgue's dishwasher.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Black Sword on 08 Jan 2014, 06:35
"My artistic integrity wears a gimp suit and lives in a box" remains my all-time favorite quote in this comic.

Anyway, I'd go with the "too boring" shirt, since I hate fun. And parties. And having fun at parties.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 08 Jan 2014, 09:17
I want a "my mommy likes to spank people" onesie

ironically, natch
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 08 Jan 2014, 10:12
...also I want to see Angus in "his" shirt.

We already have, way back before Angus and Faye started dating. Faye said it looked like Gay Pride meets Star Trek, and Angus admitted he bought it just because he knew she would give him some great snark about it. I'm sure somebody here can find the strip in question...

Edit: Oh, and K1dmor, that recaptioning was inspired.  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 08 Jan 2014, 10:41
Wondering what to wear is a female obsession.

Rubbish! Please don't make such sweeping generalisations. Personally I am female and beyond making sure that my clothes are clean and don't clash horribly, and are practical for whatever I'm doing that day, I almost never bother about what I'm wearing. In contrast I have met people who are male and pay a great deal of attention to their clothes, because they choose to do so.

That said, I think Marten just needs to wear whatever he's comfortable in. As does everyone else going to the party.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: judemorrigan on 08 Jan 2014, 10:59
...also I want to see Angus in "his" shirt.

We already have, way back before Angus and Faye started dating. Faye said it looked like Gay Pride meets Star Trek, and Angus admitted he bought it just because he knew she would give him some great snark about it. I'm sure somebody here can find the strip in question...
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=898

The aforementioned snark is in the following strip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 08 Jan 2014, 11:01
Rubbish! Please don't make such sweeping generalisations.
Sorry. Generalisations may be offensive. I just thought the "what to wear" session did not match Marten's habits and personality. It now appears he does, but his friends will never know, as the end result is always the same. He just spends a long time in the closet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 08 Jan 2014, 11:25
I agree it doesn't match Marten! Just be wary of extrapolating that to the other 3.6 billion men on the planet...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 08 Jan 2014, 11:27
I like how Marten has Angus' shirt on backwards
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 08 Jan 2014, 11:37
I like how Marten has Angus' shirt on backwards

Nah, that's just how he's seeing it in the mirror. Jeph would never make a continuity mistake like that, or like getting the colors wrong...  :wink:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 08 Jan 2014, 13:13
I like the white shirt.


Wait, isn't that Angus' as well?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 08 Jan 2014, 13:46
I want a "my mommy likes to spank people" onesie

ironically, natch

Draw up the thing in your favorite drawing application, print it out to proof it, get some T Shirt Transfer paper from the store, print on transfer paper, iron onto onsie, and done.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 08 Jan 2014, 14:45
This is not foreshadowing, and could not conceivably be mistaken for such. :angel:

...also I want to see Angus in "his" shirt.

I'm looking, I'm looking...

FOUND IT: Angus Looks Ridiculous In That Shirt (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=898)

EDIT: #### it, ninja'd. That's what I get for working 16 hour shifts. :P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 08 Jan 2014, 15:43
I want a "my mommy likes to spank people" onesie

ironically, natch


Wasn't Marten wearing something like that on one of his baby photos? Or was it just a normal shirt for a small kid? Anyway, I'm quite sure we've seen an item of clothing worn by Marten with that line before.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 08 Jan 2014, 15:47
I think the mommy spanking shirt would be a good ice breaker at a party.

I was thinking that about the Pintsize modified one.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 08 Jan 2014, 15:48
I want a "my mommy likes to spank people" onesie

ironically, natch


Wasn't Marten wearing something like that on one of his baby photos? Or was it just a normal shirt for a small kid? Anyway, I'm quite sure we've seen an item of clothing worn by Marten with that line before.
It was the one with the dildo. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1828)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DrBear on 08 Jan 2014, 16:04
Just wondering...does Marten still have that "I AM THE PRETTIEST PRINCESS" shirt?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 08 Jan 2014, 17:15
Just wondering...does Marten still have that "I AM THE PRETTIEST PRINCESS" shirt?

I was wondering that, too. Didn't he give it to Dora or Faye?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 08 Jan 2014, 17:57
Dang, Pintsize, even your smartass comment at the end was true. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH PINTSIZE? And since I said that, I have to post this.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 08 Jan 2014, 18:23
So...what are the odds Jeph has Marten go to the party and just enjoy himself without actually meeting any girls?

That seems realistic, but for one reason or another I suspect it won't happen that way.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 08 Jan 2014, 19:00
Holy shit! Pintsize gave two excellent pieces of advice!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 08 Jan 2014, 19:27
So...what are the odds Jeph has Marten go to the party and just enjoy himself without actually meeting any girls?

That seems realistic, but for one reason or another I suspect it won't happen that way.
Hmmm…  probably close to the odds of Marten coming home with a guy. But I still reckon the "wacky hijinks" option has better odds than any sort of hookup or having a regular good time put together.

Nb wacky hijinks typically involve fire, or fire extinguishers, though not necessarily in that order.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 08 Jan 2014, 19:32
WHO WANTS TOAST?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 08 Jan 2014, 19:46
WHO WANTS TOAST?

Not (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=22) Faye. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=206)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 08 Jan 2014, 20:25
True, it probably won't be just a 'normal party'.  Jeph doesn't write things into the story unless they actually mean something.

Anyways...it's nice to see Pintsize and Tai actually being quite helpful and sincere.  I'm starting to think Marten might need a change of scenery that doesn't involve TCoD.  I don't think Faye and Dora are really the people he needs to be around, since all they seem to do is make rude comments about his life, as if they don't even remember the kind of crap they've made him go through.  I can relate to having to let a few old friends go after the friendship ran its course (I think most people can, to be honest) which is why I say this.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmorgluck on 08 Jan 2014, 20:27
Maybe Marten will catch the eye of two ladies, or more. Hijinks ensue.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 08 Jan 2014, 20:38
Jeph doesn't write things into the story unless they actually mean something.
Chekhov's party! Also are you saying that Steve eating cereal will have SUPER SPECIAL MEANING?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 08 Jan 2014, 20:47
Yeah.


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Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 08 Jan 2014, 20:50
HUNGRY FOR JUSTICE?

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: lot_jockey on 08 Jan 2014, 21:13
I'm starting to think Marten might need a change of scenery that doesn't involve TCoD.  I don't think Faye and Dora are really the people he needs to be around, since all they seem to do is make rude comments about his life, as if they don't even remember the kind of crap they've made him go through.  I can relate to having to let a few old friends go after the friendship ran its course (I think most people can, to be honest) which is why I say this.

I completely agree with this sentiment. It's very hard to move on and make improvements for yourself when your ex-girlfriend and girl-you-had-huge-feelings-for are still very much in the picture. To move on, I think you need a clean break. Otherwise, you continue to lean on them as a crutch and then your personal growth stagnates.

I think Marten would have been wise to abandon (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1847) the establishment CoD after the break up. That's the unfortunate consequence of dating within your friend circle -- you sometimes have to abandon doing things you really like if something goes wrong. 

It's probably quite clear at this point that I've found that continuing to hang around exes prevented me from moving on with my life. :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Half Empty Coffee Cup on 08 Jan 2014, 21:33
Pintsize? Giving good advice? Either he did something, or he's about to do something and is trying to preemptively make up for it before Marten knows.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 08 Jan 2014, 21:35
Jeph doesn't write things into the story unless they actually mean something.
Chekhov's party! Also are you saying that Steve eating cereal will have SUPER SPECIAL MEANING?

Ahaha..you got me there :D

It's probably quite clear at this point that I've found that continuing to hang around exes prevented me from moving on with my life. :roll:

Yeah, things just aren't ever the same after these kind of things happen.  You want to stay attached and keep things the same, because let's be honest - leaving the CoD behind would be a bold and perhaps even scary move.  Change sucks.

I've made peace with most of my ex's (3 out of 4 is not bad), but I wouldn't be hanging around them - or old sparks (Faye) - nearly as much as Marten hangs around those two.  It'd be almost toxic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 08 Jan 2014, 21:50
@lot_jockey, @Jazzmaster: Yes, I had similar thoughts earlier in the thread:
I wish Marten from now on would spend less time at CoD, and concentrate on other activities.
After the Marten/Dora breakup, he was distancing himself from CoD for a while, and met Padma. Unfortunately, he soon was back to his old habits.

Should Marten bring Pintsize along to the party as a wing-guy? Admittedly, it is a huge risk to take, and probably ends up in anal jokes. Still, I feel a bit sorry for Pintsize, as Marten never involves him in anything outside the apartment. Probably because of past experiences. It has probably been discussed before, but AnthroPC companions seem not to be very common in the QC universe. Only Marigold, Hanners, and Marten of the main characters have one. Therefore, he could help Marten getting noticed, and act as ice-breaker (if only he can behave himself).

EDIT: And Marigold and Hanners are rather special cases.
EDIT 2: Clinton has a "semi-autonomous" artificial hand, but I am not sure if it counts (or if Clinton counts). Anyway, he (the hand) is not very talkative.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 08 Jan 2014, 21:54
I don't know, I think he'd act as an ice-breaker either way.   :laugh:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: St.Clair on 08 Jan 2014, 22:19
That was really good advice.  (Of course, it just wouldn't be Pintsize if he didn't add the last part.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 08 Jan 2014, 23:01
Pintsize's last bit of advice seems a bit redundant.

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=18
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Lubricus on 08 Jan 2014, 23:48
#### it, ninja'd. That's what I get for working 16 hour shifts. :P

THAT's what you get for working 16-hour shifts?! Not money? You should find a new job!  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Shjade on 09 Jan 2014, 01:03
Pintsize? Giving good advice? Either he did something, or he's about to do something and is trying to preemptively make up for it before Marten knows.

Or, and this might be more disturbing, Pintsize thinks Marten's social life has hit such a low point that he actually needs the help. He did express sincere companionship-based feelings with Marten to Momo back in the day after all.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 09 Jan 2014, 01:07
Marten will leave the party with Tai, who's so dead drunk Marten will have to tuck her to bed.
Not before Tai has puked in his lap. Jeph seems to have a fetish for this.  :-D I wish someone would make a compilation of all the puke scenes we have witnessed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 09 Jan 2014, 01:52
Change sucks.

"That's why I hate change. It changes things."

(Anyone willing to dig up the source?)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 09 Jan 2014, 01:56
#### it, ninja'd. That's what I get for working 16 hour shifts. :P

THAT's what you get for working 16-hour shifts?! Not money? You should find a new job!  :-P

That's what I get for making that comment. :P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 09 Jan 2014, 02:18
"That's why I hate change. It changes things."

576 (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=576)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: greywolfe on 09 Jan 2014, 02:52
It's probably quite clear at this point that I've found that continuing to hang around exes prevented me from moving on with my life. :roll:

The 'zero contact' rule means just that. Unfortunately, with shared friends, one of you gets screwed. Dora knew Faye before Marten did, so he gets screwed. He's only making it harder for himself.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Jan 2014, 04:49
Faye knew Dora first, but I'd argue that she's closer to Marten.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 09 Jan 2014, 06:09
Panel 5: Dang, Pintsize has developed MASSIVELY since we last saw him. What's going on?
Panel 6: There he is. Stay classy, Pintsize :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: bhtooefr on 09 Jan 2014, 06:19
It's not the first time he's done that.

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1137
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 09 Jan 2014, 07:29
Humans can grow up with time: why not AnthroPCs?

If Jeph does things as usual, the party will produce an unexpected twist.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: lot_jockey on 09 Jan 2014, 07:33
Or, and this might be more disturbing, Pintsize thinks Marten's social life has hit such a low point that he actually needs the help. He did express sincere companionship-based feelings with Marten to Momo back in the day after all.

Wow, that's a great point that did not even cross my mind.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 09 Jan 2014, 08:56
Am I the only person who has stayed close friends with exes more often than not? I can see why it might be useful to cut off all contact after a huge fight or if the breakup is entirely one sided and the other person desperately wants to get back together, but Marten and Dora broke up fairly amicably. Marten was hurt for a while and avoided Dora til he wasn't as upset, but they didn't have a fight and they both knew it wasn't working. Why should he cut off all contact?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 09 Jan 2014, 09:14
Why would you ever want to /stay/ friends with exes?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 09 Jan 2014, 09:19
You may have to work or study together, or have friends in common that you don't want to be restricted in seeing, or (in my case, since I have children) family things still to do together.  It doesn't have to mean that you also seek out contact with them, just that you can be friendly with them when it happens.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 09 Jan 2014, 09:24
Or in my case, because you break up based on the fact that you were better suited to being friends than life partners but you still like each other very much - which was the reason you started dating in the first place.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 09 Jan 2014, 09:39
Being friends and being friendly are very different things Hodges
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 09 Jan 2014, 10:09
There's nothing wrong with being friends with an ex.  Most people don't do it because of old feelings and things.  I'll never be as close to any of my ex's as I was when we were really good friends, let alone dating.  I think it's for the best, but if people can work it out and not have too many old feelings or drama then more power to them.

Marten doesn't necessarily need to cut off all contact, but perhaps limit his time at TCoD.  I just get the feeling that Dora and Faye have not been particularly good for him.  They first tell him to sort his life out before seeking out a relationship, but now they think his life is "boring" (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2611) because he hasn't hurried up and gotten a girlfriend or a hookup when he never really wanted one? Even  Faye's usual sass (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2594)  is actually extremely annoying and uncalled for (IMO).  I know that's "how she is", but I never really cared for it.  I remember at some point she was actually trying to be less sassy/sarcastic with everyone because it was a major turnoff and had the potential to ruin what she had with Marten and everybody else, but in the latest strips it's as if that all completely went out the window.

You know, on second thought, after writing this post, maybe my problem is mostly with Faye and not Dora...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 09 Jan 2014, 11:05
Being friends and being friendly are very different things Hodges

I accept that correction!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Emperor Norton on 09 Jan 2014, 13:08
Or in my case, because you break up based on the fact that you were better suited to being friends than life partners but you still like each other very much - which was the reason you started dating in the first place.

I'm still really good friends with one ex because the romantic part of the relationship ran its course and we decided it would be better to be friends than just drop all contact.

I don't get breaking off all contact as being the "only" choice like some people act.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 09 Jan 2014, 13:52
Pintsize? Giving good advice? Either he did something, or he's about to do something and is trying to preemptively make up for it before Marten knows.

Or, and this might be more disturbing, Pintsize thinks Marten's social life has hit such a low point that he actually needs the help. He did express sincere companionship-based feelings with Marten to Momo back in the day after all.

.....which went out the window with the "stick it in her pooper" ending.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 09 Jan 2014, 14:25
Pintsize giving good, useful advice??!!

Wonders will never cease - or the world's turned upsidedown.



Cue Party Cliffhanger.


Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 09 Jan 2014, 14:38
The world's turned upside-down? So...New Zealand is the right way up now? :P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 09 Jan 2014, 14:44
We always were.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 09 Jan 2014, 15:48
Am I the only person who has stayed close friends with exes more often than not?

Likely not, because obviously your exes also stayed close friends with their ex :roll:
On a more serious note: 50:50 here.
On an even more serious note: THANK YOU for questioning that stereotype. I hate it.

Re party: I am calling it now. Vicky.

the world's turned upsidedown.
<insert your own Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reference here>
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 09 Jan 2014, 16:07
There's nothing wrong with being friends with an ex.  Most people don't do it because of old feelings and things.  I'll never be as close to any of my ex's as I was when we were really good friends, let alone dating.  I think it's for the best, but if people can work it out and not have too many old feelings or drama then more power to them.

Agreed, although it is very dependent upon the breakup situation.

Quote
Marten doesn't necessarily need to cut off all contact, but perhaps limit his time at TCoD.

Yeah, I don't think he needs to cut off all ties with CoD because of his other friends that go there - heck, he still lives with Faye so cutting off all contact would be impossible - but limiting contact at the actual shop would make sense for a while, to get back some perspective.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 09 Jan 2014, 16:11
Maybe Marten will catch the eye of two ladies, or more. Hijinks ensue.

Plot twist - triplets, with a hive mind.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 09 Jan 2014, 16:53
Or Hannelore's long-lost twin from Australia (could someone please find that strip for me?).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 09 Jan 2014, 16:56
Re party: I am calling it now. Vicky.

After what Faye did to her in CoD? Faye would break him in half for trying to date her again after what she did to him- perhaps if it was her, it is the start of a rift between Faye/Marten that could be a longer, deeper arc that rocks the group?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 09 Jan 2014, 17:23
http://www.questionablecontent.net/1662
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 09 Jan 2014, 17:34
Re party: I am calling it now. Vicky.

After what Faye did to her in CoD? Faye would break him in half for trying to date her again after what she did to him- perhaps if it was her, it is the start of a rift between Faye/Marten that could be a longer, deeper arc that rocks the group?

It might be a healthy thing for Marten to defy Faye. Plus it could make for good stories.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 09 Jan 2014, 18:05
Maybe Marten will catch the eye of two ladies, or more. Hijinks ensue.

Plot twist - triplets, with a hive mind.

Isn't that just one extended person though? I thought the idea above was to evoke "the drama" by use of conflict…
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 09 Jan 2014, 18:20
Isn't that just one extended person though? I thought the idea above was to evoke "the drama" by use of conflict…

You're right, maybe conjoined twins and one doesn't like Marten.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 09 Jan 2014, 18:28
Possibilities:

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: PthariensFlame on 09 Jan 2014, 18:31
http://www.questionablecontent.net/1662 (http://www.questionablecontent.net/1662)


Thanks!  That's been one of my favorite QC strips ever since I read it, the other one being "DJ Phalliz".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 09 Jan 2014, 18:38
Raven has a roommate.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Jan 2014, 18:41
Does she? Also if it's not the intern people expect, then it has to be Gabby, yeah?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmorgluck on 09 Jan 2014, 18:48
  • Lt. Potter (She was reassigned to earth)
Well, she explicitly stated that Marten is not her type. Elliot, however, fits perfectly in the description she gave*.

And I'm not sure someone hasn't mentioned her already, but I wouldn't rule out Lydia.


* Yes, I'm still shipping them. Far-fetched, I know, but I have arguments.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Jan 2014, 19:23
The funny thing is? Marten could totally be her type in a low-g environment.

If there's a drum circle, Hanners must come. And Tai's a jerk if Marten's really not allowed to play drums.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 09 Jan 2014, 20:10
Strips, like this make me wish I could be friends with Marten cause that's exactly the type of crap I pull.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Jazzmaster on 09 Jan 2014, 20:56
Jeph did say Marten had three "TEH" shirts.  I wonder if this is the third?

Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 09 Jan 2014, 22:55
Does she? Also if it's not the intern people expect, then it has to be Gabby, yeah?

That is what you would expect.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 09 Jan 2014, 23:28
Ah, the expected intern theorem. The less-known sister of the interesting numbers theorem.

Am I the only person here who doesn't outright hate Vicky?
I am curious how people who hate her react to Dorothy at the start of Dumbing of Age.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 10 Jan 2014, 00:06
I'm not exactly sure what a drum circle is. I thought the drum solo was the canonical percussion form that blew the minds of the expert while boring everyone else.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 10 Jan 2014, 00:15
The unexpected intern paradox?

It likely won't be Claire, so that leavss Gabby or Emily. I also doubt it will be Emily, leaving Gabby. But now we expect Gabby, so it can't be here either...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 10 Jan 2014, 00:30
Party time next week. As expected, we must suffer a long week-end before anything happens. But with this build-up, it has to be spectacular!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Lubricus on 10 Jan 2014, 00:57
The unexpected intern paradox?

It likely won't be Claire, so that leavss Gabby or Emily. I also doubt it will be Emily, leaving Gabby. But now we expect Gabby, so it can't be here either...

Ah, there's a FOURTH intern somewhere! The plot thickens!

I wonder how Claire will act around a theoretical new girlfriend of Marten's. She seems to be in a state of wanting to be with him, but feeling unable to act on it, or something.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: HauntingPoem on 10 Jan 2014, 01:19
Well since Claire would be the most expected we write her off, but then since we immediately do that she becomes the most unexpected, but then we expect her so we.......... :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Lubricus on 10 Jan 2014, 01:25
If we should expect the most unexpected, then... Clinton?  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: hakko504 on 10 Jan 2014, 01:46
I'm betting on Cosette, having just left Steve for his inability to do anything but eat cereal in the mornings.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 10 Jan 2014, 01:50
[And I'm not sure someone hasn't mentioned her already, but I wouldn't rule out Lydia.

Someone musical with a domineering personality.

Raven's roommate was Raven's supplier for the "hair gel".
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Lubricus on 10 Jan 2014, 02:06
I'm betting on Cosette, having just left Steve for his inability to do anything but eat cereal in the mornings.

Nah, Marten would never get together with one of Steve's exes, at least not without getting express permission from the man.

Jeph should take this opportunity to mess with David Willis by making Marten hook up with Joyce!  :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 10 Jan 2014, 02:30
Raven's roommate was Raven's supplier for the "hair gel".

That was before she went back to grad school.  She may well have had to move closer to campus or something... or just needed more room for her home lab so she could carry on with those time experiments without destroying university property...

 :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Soulsynger on 10 Jan 2014, 03:09
23/16? How do you even COUNT that above 80 bpm? °O

I'm not exactly sure what a drum circle is. I thought the drum solo was the canonical percussion form that blew the minds of the expert while boring everyone else.
No no. A drum solo sounds awesome no matter how much you know of the matter. :P
A drum circle is a group collaboration in improvisation. However, when you've eventually got a lot of people sitting in who are less than drumming enthusiasts it can revert to very boring standart rhythms of the common-denominator-type. That's the point where the stereotype of them "all sound the same" comes from, I think.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: kyomi on 10 Jan 2014, 05:21
So the "Djent" in the title of the comic.. is that referring to the type of music? (Dubstep + Metal).

Get educated :)

I love his shirt: "I'm a Atheist Producer: I use Logic and Reason"
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 10 Jan 2014, 05:52
I have no idea what a drum circle party is. And even after coming in here and hearing the explanation, I still don't have an idea what it is.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 10 Jan 2014, 05:57
It's fun. 



But drugs were involved at the ones I attended. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: kyomi on 10 Jan 2014, 06:07
As far as I know, drugs are involved in most of them.. I'd post a link to an interesting bit on psychoactives.. but I don't think that's allowed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Black Sword on 10 Jan 2014, 06:20
Drum circle? WELP I'M GOING HOME.

No, seriously. Going home.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 10 Jan 2014, 07:57
Am I the only person here who doesn't outright hate Vicky?
I am curious how people who hate her react to Dorothy at the start of Dumbing of Age.

question one) no. i get very tired of people hating other people's exes on the basis of "they hurt my friend". firstly, you don't know the circumstances beyond what your friend told you - and to be honest, Marten following Vicky was creepy as foop, no wonder he got dumped /rant - and secondly, if your friend is over it, it shouldn't concern you. i still consider Faye dumping milk on Vicky assault, especially after Marten said "when you get down to it, was it even really that big a deal? a girl i was dating decided she didn't she didn't want to see me anymore for some reason. that happens to people all the time, you know?" (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=259)

question two) with Dorothy in DoA, we see her perspective ("he's an idiot, he has no aspirations, and no drive") and also how often Danny is a bumbling idiot. Danny is shown as an unlikeable character - often selfish and short-sighted. Dorothy is presented as witty, intelligent, and with aspirations for higher things, whilst Danny was content to follow. does this sound familiar? Marten is usually described as passive, and hangs around with strong-willed friends, like Dora and Faye. the only difference is that Marten is significantly more likeable than dumbass Danny, so whilst it is almost exactly the same situation (just after uni ends, not before it starts) we receive it differently and side with the more likeable character.

personally i'm neutral in regards to Vicky. she served a plot purpose to show Faye's "protectiveness" and Marten's origins story.

okay i'm going to turn off English Student mode now and scuttle back to my box.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 10 Jan 2014, 08:27
Nah, Marten would never get together with one of Steve's exes, at least not without getting express permission from the man.

This is another thing I don't really understand. Why do people think it's bad form to date a friend's ex? I can see the point of checking with the friend that they're not still madly in love with the ex but asking for permission seems a bit extreme. Heck, my ex dated one of my friends (I often refer to the friend as my sister, but honestly we've sort of fallen out of touch and it's been several years since I lived with her family) and I didn't ever feel I should have been consulted for permission before it happened - I was actually thrilled they had met because they were well-suited. Sadly it didn't last, too long-distance and a life-stage gap, but it was pretty cute.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 10 Jan 2014, 09:44
I'd say asking if it's okay is less about permission (which you don't need) and more making sure you're both on the same page before entering potentially awkward territory. It shows the friend that you're taking their feelings into account and gives you the peace of mind that you won't lose them if you go through with it.

I'd probably use "blessing" instead of "permission," since a friend is well within their rights to tell me dating their ex would still be awkward for them for any number of reasons, but not so much within reason to tell me that X is "off limits." At that point, they're just being controlling and selfish, not a friend.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Toe on 10 Jan 2014, 09:57
Ain't no party like a hippie party 'cuz a hippie party involves drum circles and lots of BO.

Also, BeerDOS? Is that like Natural Light for AntroPCs?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 10 Jan 2014, 10:04
 A intern showing up at a recreational drug filled party? It'd have to be Emily.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 10 Jan 2014, 11:25
I agree about checking they wouldn't be hurt by it. I suppose what I really was thinking about was that I find it odd that people sometimes talk as though there's a rule that you should never date your friend's exes, without really seeming to explain why.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 10 Jan 2014, 11:31
Have we had any indication that Marten is OK with Vicky? He doesn't hold a grudge thanks to his passive aggressive manner but is he OK with her enough to hook up with her?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 10 Jan 2014, 12:06
Does she? Also if it's not the intern people expect, then it has to be ...
That is what you would expect.
But nobody would expect the time traveling stainless steel sauropod maker of coffee goodness.  :psyduck:
If we should expect the most unexpected, then... 
An AnthroPC ..... stinkface ? .....  she does have decision making issues so would be par for the course.
okay i'm going to turn off English Student mode now and scuttle back to my box.
Sheer Luxury. English majors.  Feh! All we physics majors got was a damp paper bag in the middle of the freeway as a timeshare.  :-P
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 10 Jan 2014, 12:33
Gina Riversmith
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 10 Jan 2014, 14:16
Gina Riversmith

Oh dear GOD no.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmorgluck on 10 Jan 2014, 14:22
The unexpected intern paradox?

It likely won't be Claire, so that leavss Gabby or Emily. I also doubt it will be Emily, leaving Gabby. But now we expect Gabby, so it can't be here either...
A Spanish intern. Nobody expects the Spanish intern.

And I'm not sure someone hasn't mentioned her already, but I wouldn't rule out Lydia.

Someone musical with a domineering personality.
Domineering? She's been stern with Sven on a matter of principles, but it doesn't count as domineering in my book. Did something slip off my memories?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 10 Jan 2014, 14:46
Matters of principle, plus lecturing him about not working hard enough.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 10 Jan 2014, 15:31
Quote
Sheer Luxury. English majors.  Feh! All we physics majors got was a damp paper bag in the middle of the freeway as a timeshare.  :-P
Consider it a compliment. They know you have learned enough to make a transformation on the paper bag to enlarge it, make yourself comfortable in there, reinvent central heating, and create a research lab :roll:

Quote
[Faye spilling milk on Vicky was assault]
THANK YOU.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 10 Jan 2014, 16:22
I agree about checking they wouldn't be hurt by it. I suppose what I really was thinking about was that I find it odd that people sometimes talk as though there's a rule that you should never date your friend's exes, without really seeming to explain why.

I've heard people say it's an unwritten rule, but I think it's mostly if there is are hard feelings from a breakup, those involved don't want to be around each other. There are going to be hard feelings if a person who had a nasty breakup has a friend come by and say "By the way, I'm dating your ex" - it's going to put a strain on that friendship, and possibly end it.

In the case of Marten's breakup with Dora, it wasn't acrimonious enough for him to have a problem with Tai dating her, but Gabby and Claire both expressed issues. Call Marten passive if you want, but every situation's going to be different, and everyone views things differently..
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 10 Jan 2014, 16:24
Assault seems an exaggeration.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 10 Jan 2014, 16:29
I have no idea what a drum circle party is. And even after coming in here and hearing the explanation, I still don't have an idea what it is.

Don't know if you've seen  this  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_circle)but it's as good an explanation as I've seen.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 10 Jan 2014, 16:34
Assault seems an exaggeration.

I believe the term here would be battery, which is generally defined as is the use of force against another, resulting in harmful, offensive or sexual contact. Throwing milk on someone could be perceived as all three, depending on how kinky you are, and if you are lactose intolerant.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Truec on 10 Jan 2014, 22:22
Quote
Sheer Luxury. English majors.  Feh! All we physics majors got was a damp paper bag in the middle of the freeway as a timeshare.  :-P
Consider it a compliment. They know you have learned enough to make a transformation on the paper bag to enlarge it, make yourself comfortable in there, reinvent central heating, and create a research lab :roll:

So physics majors really are powerful sorcerers?  I knew it!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 11 Jan 2014, 03:12
So physics majors really are powerful sorcerers?  I knew it!
Short answer, yes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8TssbmY-GM)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 11 Jan 2014, 03:39
Assault seems an exaggeration.

As Zwammy says, it's actually more of an understatement. Assault simply means putting someone in fear of an attack; actually carrying out the unlawful application of force is battery.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 11 Jan 2014, 07:26
Gina Riversmith
*applause*
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 11 Jan 2014, 07:51
Assault seems an exaggeration.

As Zwammy says, it's actually more of an understatement. Assault simply means putting someone in fear of an attack; actually carrying out the unlawful application of force is battery.

also, Vicky was and is a total stranger to Faye, and "ran out" afterwards.

if Vicky hadn't run out of CoD, or came back later, i imagine she'd have made a complaint to Dora about Faye, at least. Dora also notes that "normally that would be grounds for your firing".. am i the only person who would be horrified by a completely unprovoked attack like that?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 11 Jan 2014, 08:25
Apparently. Side note, you wouldn't actually happen to be made of toffee would you?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 11 Jan 2014, 08:26
Certainly not the only one. That scene was an unflattering part of showing Faye's character.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 11 Jan 2014, 09:21
I think it's worth remembering that it happened a lot earlier in the strip, despite the fact that Jeph posted a redrawn version later on when he hadn't got a comic for that day, which might make it feel like it was a later strip. I think maybe if it had happened now, there would have been more discussion and Marten might have said "you didn't need to do that, I was over it" or Dora might have told Faye off - she has called her on her poor treatment of customers since then.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 11 Jan 2014, 09:37
Real life vs. reading it as a comic though. If we saw that in real life that employee would have been fired and the coffee house sued.
But since this was in the comic and it was a major moment of friendship between Faye and Marten, this came off as a "nice job" moment...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 11 Jan 2014, 09:57
If we saw that in real life that employee would have been fired and the coffee house sued.
I would say "might", not "would".  The witnesses get to decide what happens, though as Dora hints at, it is only special circumstances that allow this.  (If it were to happen more often, the coffee shop would get a bad name ... it might even stick in court.  With Vicky as the only case, they can get away with it, no problem.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 11 Jan 2014, 12:41
The QC world seems to tolerate more casual violence than ours does.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 11 Jan 2014, 13:02
I hesitate to call that violence or casual.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 11 Jan 2014, 13:27
Arm punchings (multiple), Gibbs slaps (back-of-head slaps, if you're not into "NCIS"), at least one outright decking, a boob-punch (maybe in sisterly affection, who knows?) and of course a milk-dousing. Those are just off the top of my head, and not counting a couple impromptu laserings of inanimate objects.

Casually violent, or violently casual? Take your pick.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: LookingIn on 11 Jan 2014, 13:55
If we saw that in real life that employee would have been fired and the coffee house sued.
I would say "might", not "would".  The witnesses get to decide what happens, though as Dora hints at, it is only special circumstances that allow this.  (If it were to happen more often, the coffee shop would get a bad name ... it might even stick in court.  With Vicky as the only case, they can get away with it, no problem.)

And what makes you think she hasn't already damaged their reputation? She has shown she is terrible to the customers, and something like that would put it over the line to the point that people would not set foot in there harming the business. And the court case, which in this society would happen, her past history of being terrible to the customers would harm the shop. She would have to go, if only to save the shop from further damage.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 11 Jan 2014, 14:18
And what makes you think she hasn't already damaged their reputation?
On the contrary, her cruel flavor of snarkiness is directly responsible for a great deal of their business.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 11 Jan 2014, 14:23
If we saw that in real life that employee would have been fired and the coffee house sued.
I would say "might", not "would".  The witnesses get to decide what happens, though as Dora hints at, it is only special circumstances that allow this.  (If it were to happen more often, the coffee shop would get a bad name ... it might even stick in court.  With Vicky as the only case, they can get away with it, no problem.)
And what makes you think she hasn't already damaged their reputation?
Dora's comment that that kind of behaviour would usually lose her the job.  This is a first, it seems.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 11 Jan 2014, 14:26
And what makes you think she hasn't already damaged their reputation?
On the contrary, her cruel flavor of snarkiness is directly responsible for a great deal of their business.

That and that positive writeup in the local indie rag. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=651) (Dear God, was that almost 2,000 strips ago????)



Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 11 Jan 2014, 14:29
What's funny is Dora is wrong about him meaning a large. Grande is used for medium (which is weird, consider the word LITERALLY MEANS LARGE).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 11 Jan 2014, 14:40
Yeah, usually it happens the other way, like when McDonald's renamed their drink sizes a few years back - small became kids, medium became small, large became medium, and what they now call large is just excessive...   
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 11 Jan 2014, 15:00
What's funny is Dora is wrong about him meaning a large. Grande is used for medium (which is weird, consider the word LITERALLY MEANS LARGE).

I think she was shaming him on more than one level - for using Starbucks-speak in the first place, and subtly digging at him because she knew (as you stated) that grande meant large and he was a douche for not just ordering what he really wanted, which seemed to be a medium.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: katsmeat on 11 Jan 2014, 16:10
Yeah, usually it happens the other way, like when McDonald's renamed their drink sizes a few years back - small became kids, medium became small, large became medium, and what they now call large is just excessive...   

Makes sense. If the size of the drink is doubled, the overall cost to make it goes up by what... 1% (extra water and slightly more paper in the cup). They then add 50% to the price, which is pure profit. 

Though renaming the small size "kids" is clever. It psychologically puts it off limits to adults and makes it highly likely they'll buy the larger, more profitable sizes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 11 Jan 2014, 17:37
Though renaming the small size "kids" is clever. It psychologically puts it off limits to adults and makes it highly likely they'll buy the larger, more profitable sizes.

I used to go hit McDonald's when they had something called "All American Meal" and it was essentially a Happy Meal with no toy. Was only a couple bucks and the portion size was all I needed. They don't have it anymore, but I don't mind buying a Happy Meal and tossing the toy if it feeds me cheap.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: bhtooefr on 11 Jan 2014, 18:11
When I did a cross-country Greyhound trip, almost every food stop was at a McDonalds.

$1 for a double cheeseburger or a crispy chicken snack wrap of some kind (330-440 calories), $1 for a small fry (230), quickly inhaled, and back on the bus.

Protip: Don't do a cross-country Greyhound trip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 12 Jan 2014, 01:22
I probably wouldn't have anyway, but thanks for the tip because I would starve.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Indicible on 12 Jan 2014, 01:33
Quote
Don't do a cross-country Greyhound trip.

You Americans have problems, we Europeans simply cannot fathom...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 12 Jan 2014, 02:23
That's probably because Europeans can't fathom how big the US is.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 12 Jan 2014, 03:46
Europe isn't exactly insignificant itself.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 12 Jan 2014, 08:57
Protip: Don't do a cross-country Greyhound trip.
I once went from Maryland to Oklahoma and back on a Greyhound bus. NEVER AGAIN.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 12 Jan 2014, 09:49
I spent 20 hours on a coach between Edinburgh and Penzance once, it was horrible. Of course I've also spent several days on coaches across Europe, but at least we stopped and could get out sometimes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 12 Jan 2014, 10:00
I love long road trips but only if I'm driving at least some of it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 12 Jan 2014, 10:10
So, what's on the cards for this year?

Wil returns as a tattooed biker .......... 8 (4.2%)
Raven returns on a Timeosaurus .......... 14 (7.4%)
Angus and Faye get engaged, marry and divorce by next Christmas .......... 6 (3.2%)
Dale nails Marigold by April .......... 30 (15.9%)
Tai and Dora - QC's resident married lesbian couple by September .......... 10 (5.3%)
Pintsize finds religion and starts his own cult .......... 16 (8.5%)
Winslow gets an upgrade to an iPad .......... 14 (7.4%)
The band becomes big in Boston .......... 16 (8.5%)
Yelling Bird takes a sensitivity course .......... 8 (4.2%)
Waffleburgers with Spathe Ham ,,,,,,,,,, 5 (2.6%)
Butts!!!! .......... 28 (14.8%)
Purple Monkey Dishwasher .......... 5 (2.6%)
Whatever it is, it'll be unexpected .......... 29 (15.3%)



1st)   Dale nails Marigold by April .......... 30 (15.9%)
2nd)  Whatever it is, it'll be unexpected .......... 29 (15.3%)
3rd)   Butts!!!! .......... 28 (14.8%)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 12 Jan 2014, 10:22
All three of those could and would be true at once.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 12 Jan 2014, 10:31
Indeed
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 12 Jan 2014, 10:41
I'm not quite comfortable with the Marigold/Dale sex talk.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: bhtooefr on 12 Jan 2014, 10:51
In theory, the trip was supposed to be 59 hours one way including layovers and meal breaks, from Columbus, OH to Portland, OR, via a more southerly route (through Denver). 2600ish miles one way: http://goo.gl/maps/xHAxG (I left off a lot of stops, only included the ones that were either at major Greyhound locations, major to the trip (the Salina, KS stop was a truck stop, but there's a driver change there), or were important for the routing.)

In practice, it was more like 63 hours on the way out due to 340 miles of bilzzard conditions in Oregon, and 65 hours on the way back due to them failing to dispatch a driver in Salina, KS.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 12 Jan 2014, 11:01
When I went from Maryland to Oklahoma, I got stuck much of the night in Indianapolis, because the bus driver went missing.

On the way back I sat next to a guy who appeared to be suffering drug withdrawal effects, from St. Louis to Columbus.

One nice thing, though, is the experience doesn't seem to be nearly as bad if you're east of Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 12 Jan 2014, 12:05
I'm not quite comfortable with the Marigold/Dale sex talk.

I've tolerated a bit more than usual this week because of the "true to the characters" aspect - given that in canon we both Marigold and Dale dating and Marten's life being discussed and channelled (by Tai taking him to a party), a certain amount of projection is to be expected within genuine discussion of the comic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 12 Jan 2014, 12:15
I've done cross country bus trips before.. Georgia to California and back again. It took about 4 days for each trip, almost straight driving though. The scary part was just crossing Texas took a day of that trip in itself... The food options weren't as bad as this though. They tended to stop in truck stations, not McDonalds. So the food was slightly better quality and more variety.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Indicible on 12 Jan 2014, 12:24
Thing is, when confronted with a long trip, I am under the impression Europeans prefer trains or planes. Buses... Well, not so much. Some nationalities do use them, but not so extensively as the Americans, I think.

And when it comes to eating, in foreign land, I have always found something other than Mc Donald's. Generally a doner fast-food. I take a durum, by the way.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 12 Jan 2014, 12:32
Thing is, when confronted with a long trip, I am under the impression Europeans prefer trains or planes. Buses... Well, not so much. Some nationalities do use them, but not so extensively as the Americans, I think.
Your impression would be correct. I think.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 12 Jan 2014, 12:33
And when it comes to eating, in foreign land, I have always found something other than Mc Donald's. Generally a doner fast-food. I take a durum, by the way.
When I was in Brazil, the people I stayed with were surprised that I refused to eat at McDonald's. Why would I when there were better (and much cheaper) options available?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 12 Jan 2014, 15:08
Well as far as long distance travel in the US goes, if you are taking the bus it is because you can't afford a plane ticket. And rail travel is very hit or miss. Sure I would have rather taken a train, but passenger rail service just didn't go in those areas. Some places yes... Commuter rail was pretty common where I lived and worked in California. Where I live now there is some rail as part of the MARTA public transport system. But where I lived before there were only freight trains passing through. Person I would love to see more money put into expanding a passenger rail service in the USA.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 12 Jan 2014, 15:18
Cleveland to Sandusky, Ohio, following an overnight boat trip was enough Greyhound for me, thanks. Though I have a friend who swears by MegaBus for longer trips. Apparently those buses -- excuse me, coaches -- are a little more comfortable and, depending on your timing, cheaper.

As for the European train preference -- it probably comes down to the train options for Americans falling away pretty quickly once you get away from either coast. Aside from a few rail routes which are entirely at the mercy of the freight lines, your mass-transit options are the rubber-tired people box or things with wings. Or, you know, drive your own dam' self.

Toledo, Ohio to Leavenworth, KS in a minivan driven by a nephew who absolutely does NOT like to make stops ... well, at least I was with people I knew.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 12 Jan 2014, 15:25
well, at least I was with people I knew.

That may or may not be a good thing. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 12 Jan 2014, 15:45
How prevalent are prearranged hitchhiking rides in the states? I.e. you announce somewhere (e.g. a website) that on $date, you will be going to $place and have space for $number of people going in the same direction. Then you take them along and split gas money.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 12 Jan 2014, 15:45
Milwaukee Metro area to Phoenix area. Two nights. Oh God.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 12 Jan 2014, 16:18
I've driven from Louisiana to Michigan several times, and from NC to Arizona a couple of times. As long as I'm involved in driving and have a say in when to stop for breaks I'm ok. No bus rides, thank goodness. Plenty of air travel from place to place, too. No thanks to a bus ride.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Carl-E on 12 Jan 2014, 19:56
Loki, ride boards are a thing at a lot of colleges - at least, they used to be when I was back in school (Oh god, that was in the 80's).  Some requests were for weekends, most were for breaks (spring, winter or thanksgiving).  Usually for the end of the year you needed to haul all your stuff, too, so a ride wasn't usually an option.  Parents with a large vehicle / U-haul were the usual result. 

Personally, I had an old VW bus.   :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 12 Jan 2014, 20:04
I'm pretty sure you can do ride shares on Craigslist.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 13 Jan 2014, 08:55
I'd sooner walk to my destination then arrange a ride share on Craig's List. I'm very attached to my kidneys thank you very much.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2613-2617 (Jan 6 - 10 2014) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 13 Jan 2014, 08:57
There are dedicated lift-sharing sites though, which often have systems for checking people are who they say they are, so your kidneys should be a bit safer.