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Title: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Jul 2011, 19:42
I thought it would be a good idea to start with a "Best QC Cosplay" poll. I'm just going from the ones that I've seen, so if there's one I've forgotten or missed, feel free to post (because, of course, this is the Internet, where the law of the land is "pics or it didn't happen").
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TheEvilDog on 24 Jul 2011, 20:43
Wow.... a forest of sex toys.... And Marigold doodled Hanners on one of them..... thats just....  :psyduck:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: dragontart on 24 Jul 2011, 20:47
I giggled like an idiot. Well.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 24 Jul 2011, 20:49
The dark blue one in panel 5 is a buttplug.

Also one of them is a tentacle.

 :psyduck: indeed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Jul 2011, 21:03
She needs them to make a broom.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 24 Jul 2011, 21:06
Oh, sure, Corsetto can ship them...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Jul 2011, 21:23
Oh, sure, Corsetto can ship them...

Well, of course. Danielle also knows about  that secret Jamie/Hazel slashfic that Jeph has on his computer. :psyduck:

And I nominate your post as the Post of the Year.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: wrwight on 24 Jul 2011, 21:24
Oh, sure, Corsetto can ship them...
Haha, that was my first thought as well. On the other hand, how many guest comics have made their take on QC one that Jeph would never do? I think that's what makes them fun and interesting. I suppose I wouldn't have expected anything else from the famed GWS writer.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 24 Jul 2011, 22:04
Near Lurker's post made me forget any trivial, inconsequential post I may have been about to make.

... wait, I remember. Hannelore again! But I'm not complaining.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 24 Jul 2011, 22:20
And to start the week DICKS!!!


Well, someone had to say it!     :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: ysth on 24 Jul 2011, 22:26
Wow.... a forest of sex toys.... And Marigold doodled Hanners on one of them..... thats just....
non-canon.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Jul 2011, 22:34
One could argue that it's semi-canon.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 24 Jul 2011, 22:38
One could argue that it's semi-canon.

What would that mean?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 24 Jul 2011, 22:59
The dead rising from the grave, human sacrifice, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria.

(In all earnesty, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Marigold does not canonically fantasize about tucking a miniature Hannelore into her lady-bits.)

EDIT: Gyaaah!  Did not know about that Easter Egg.  Guess I shouldn't post for a while... :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Jul 2011, 23:19
One could argue that it's semi-canon.

What would that mean?

That Hanners really does have a suit made of space rubber.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 24 Jul 2011, 23:40
One could argue that it's semi-canon.

What would that mean?

That Hanners really does have a suit made of space rubber.

We don't know that Marigold doesn't  own a plethora of sex toys. I mean, she has been single for a looooong time, and apparently likes....alternative porn (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1414).

Just sayin.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 24 Jul 2011, 23:55
You can argue that Hanners does own such a suit (seems likely!), that she does own a plethora of sex toys (quite possible!), and even that she fantasizes about pretty much whomever you desire (lalalalalaaa!). You may even be able to justify it.

That doesn't make it canon.

Maybe it makes it semi-canon, if semi-canon means "hey, I can believe that." Which would imply that "semi-canon" is in the eye of the beholder, and hence - arguably :) - not all that useful a term.

And I don't choose to regard it as semi-canon (except maybe for the space suit bit).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: westrim on 25 Jul 2011, 00:04
Semi canon means that it's appeared in a forum (read: the daily comic update) which the author has control and approval over (read: chose put on the same plane as their own works). The definition varies of course, but that's roughly what applies here. I am adding myself to the list of those bemused by a comic teasing a ship declared off limits by the author.

Also, was one of those toys a dolphin?  :psyduck: Eye also spye a spring, a kittie, and a lady bug (heh, not a lady anymore.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 25 Jul 2011, 00:19
You mean that whatever I say here is semi-canon? Awesome!  :roll:

edit: ok ok fine I am joking, I understand what you mean.

Still... if a guest comic strip is just 'semi-canon' by default, then saying something is semi-canon isn't really saying much except that it appeared as a strip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: westrim on 25 Jul 2011, 00:43
Still... if a guest comic strip is just 'semi-canon' by default, then saying something is semi-canon isn't really saying much except that it appeared as a strip.
Well, it's saying that the author, the One True Generator of Canon, looked it over and waved it on. Without that wave it's not canon, and if he says "this is part of the story" then it's canon even if not technically made by him. I recall that this happened with Harry Potter, with Rowling approving of some fanfiction that filled in gaps she didn't write about.

But don't take my word for it. It can depend on what the author thinks, what the audience will accept, and generally canon has more than just on/off/middle degrees.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 25 Jul 2011, 01:01
She needs them to make a broom.
You win so hard.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: westrim on 25 Jul 2011, 01:33
She needs them to make a broom.
You win so hard.
So is the D now for Dildoes? Doesn't roll off the tongue as well... or on it  :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 25 Jul 2011, 03:24
Well, it's saying that the author, the One True Generator of Canon, looked it over and waved it on. Without that wave it's not canon, and if he says "this is part of the story" then it's canon even if not technically made by him.

Yes, all of that we can agree on.

The significance of 'semi-canon' is still pretty vague in my mind. The author waved it on, yes. And ...? He thought it was hilarious? It was pretty funny, I agree. :)

But hey, semi-canon. OK I believe you.

Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 25 Jul 2011, 04:29
Well, Jeph's "waved on" plenty of guest strip stuff we know has been contradicted by later storyline, so why not accept the guest strips as a form of fanfic and enjoy them on their other merits?

Or consider them Star Trek novels (characterization and backstory all over the map) instead of Star Wars novels (under such tight approval by Lucas that, if you see it between book covers, it's canon)?

Well, anyway: Corsetto QC! This reader is happy. Also: Forest o'Dildoes and related items is funny. Also also: Worry Hat ought to be standard equipment on a hazmat suit. Also also also: Don't know Corsetto and wouldn't know her if she walked up and kicked me in the knee, but I can imagine her giggling madly as she lettered the words "space rubber."
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 25 Jul 2011, 05:07
She needs them to make a broom.
You win so hard.

But then it won't be useless.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Torlek on 25 Jul 2011, 06:26
Or consider them Star Trek novels (characterization and backstory all over the map) instead of Star Wars novels (under such tight approval by Lucas that, if you see it between book covers, it's canon)?
Less apt comparison than most think. Two of the Voyager books were actually considered canon at the time though their status now is questionable. Additionally, since Roddenberry died there's been no singular arbiter of canonicity for Trek. [/randomnerdtangent]
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Mr. Doctor on 25 Jul 2011, 06:43
Today's guest strip is the only one I liked so far.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Loki on 25 Jul 2011, 07:14
Also, was one of those toys a dolphin?  :psyduck: Eye also spye a spring, a kittie, and a lady bug (heh, not a lady anymore.)

Eh, you'd be surprised what sex toy forms there are. I don't know whether I am allowed to post pictures here* (I assume not), but just one word: hand grenade.

Actually, I never got around to finding out whether words with a space inbetween count as one word or two.

*To clarify, those would be pictures of the toys only, in spoiler tags.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Daniel Patrick Moynihan on 25 Jul 2011, 08:00
I'm sure Danielle meant the tentacle one to reference Marigold's literary interests, but there's a WoW tie in as well: Vanquished Clutches of Yogg-Saron "Calls forth a Vanquished Tentacle of Yogg-Saron to serv[ic]e you."

(http://static.wowhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/162695.jpg)

And a better pic but too huge for forums: http://static.wowhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/233886.jpg (http://static.wowhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/233886.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 25 Jul 2011, 08:34
If you cannot resize and rehost a picture, and if it is not too large a download, you can tell the forum software to display it resized for you, like this:

[img width=640]http://static.wowhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/233886.jpg[/img]

(http://static.wowhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/233886.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 25 Jul 2011, 09:54
And to start the week DICKS!!!

Technically, no.  They only look that way. 

Some of them. 



God, I hope  there aren't any real ones in there...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 25 Jul 2011, 11:19
Just to mess with your minds, here's Jeph's last tweet of a sketch from the con: QC YAOI (http://yfrog.com/gz9dmftij).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 25 Jul 2011, 11:28
Or consider them Star Trek novels (characterization and backstory all over the map) instead of Star Wars novels (under such tight approval by Lucas that, if you see it between book covers, it's canon)?
Less apt comparison than most think. Two of the Voyager books were actually considered canon at the time though their status now is questionable. Additionally, since Roddenberry died there's been no singular arbiter of canonicity for Trek. [/randomnerdtangent]


Oh, even when Roddenbugger was alive and kicking, the backstory was all over the place.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 25 Jul 2011, 12:04
Gene Retconberry. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 25 Jul 2011, 12:15
*raises hand*

Why is Hanners wearing the Worry Hat? That's the only thing that stood out as weird today.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 25 Jul 2011, 12:24
She had no idea what would be in the "embarassing drawer", and in that apprehensive mood, donned the worry hat in order to deal with whatever she found there. 

And the rubber suit is cold. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 25 Jul 2011, 13:15
In (a) space (rubber suit) no one can hear you worry.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: idontunderstand on 25 Jul 2011, 13:22
(http://files.sharenator.com/Buzz_and_woody_Dicks_dicks_everywhere_RE_A_Sad_Day_for_Tennis-s914x508-76506-475.jpg)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 25 Jul 2011, 17:10
Is a rubber suit required wear when wielding an UBMEOD?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Loki on 25 Jul 2011, 17:21
When dicks are involved, always use protection /rimshot
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: rje on 25 Jul 2011, 17:24
Just to mess with your minds, here's Jeph's last tweet of a sketch from the con: QC YAOI (http://yfrog.com/gz9dmftij).

lol!

awwww look at that adorable expression on Marten

Steve looks like he's sittin on his lap though
or they might be conjoined twins
now that's fanfic fodder
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: HeadphonesJeff on 25 Jul 2011, 19:46
OK, after this last guest strip, which was funny (as was Pintsize threatening humanity with death by boners boners boobs), I believe that "shipping" and portmanteaus should be absolutely permitted.  If Jeph can handle Hanners face being inserted into Marigold, then he can handle people saying they should hook up. Just saying.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TheEvilDog on 25 Jul 2011, 19:55
OK, after this last guest strip, which was funny (as was Pintsize threatening humanity with death by boners boners boobs), I believe that "shipping" and portmanteaus should be absolutely permitted.  If Jeph can handle Hanners face being inserted into Marigold, then he can handle people saying they should hook up. Just saying.

Theres a major difference between a guest strip making fun of the non-existent relationship and random people going "X and Y should totally become fuck bunnies!" in an all too serious manner. Which one do you think Jeph prefers?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: tomart on 25 Jul 2011, 21:28
Eye also spye a spring, a kittie, and a lady bug

I'm guessing the kitty is the infamous hello kitty "neck massager" that sanrio pretends never existed.

[whistles innocently]   8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: WAYF on 25 Jul 2011, 22:11
Huh, it looks like Danielle Corsetto AND Randy Milholland have drawn guest strips for Jeph! This should be good!

I wonder if Mr. Milholland can possibly outdo himself (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1875)...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 25 Jul 2011, 23:19
I like Faye's teeshirt.  And "Calzone Lass", eh?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: KingofHearts on 25 Jul 2011, 23:20
This was a great guest strip that I wish it was in canon.  :wink:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 25 Jul 2011, 23:32
Love the epic Dora burn he managed to slide in at the last second.  :laugh:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: WAYF on 26 Jul 2011, 00:20
It's like Mr. Milholland knows exactly which buttons to push... and then takes to them with a cartoonishly over-sized mallet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Jul 2011, 00:22
...which is why I love his comic!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: shlominus on 26 Jul 2011, 00:30
3/8 of my bookmarked webcomics down, 5 to go. keep up the good work!  :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: michael28 on 26 Jul 2011, 01:05
Love the epic Dora burn he managed to slide in at the last second.  :laugh:
I don't know if it's a real super power, if every f.... person on this planet has it.

Huh, it looks like Danielle Corsetto AND Randy Milholland have drawn guest strips for Jeph! This should be good!

I wonder if Mr. Milholland can possibly outdo himself (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1875)...
This one is good, but the earlier one is better.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Akima on 26 Jul 2011, 02:09
So now we know why Hannelore cut her hair...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 26 Jul 2011, 02:20
It's like Mr. Milholland knows exactly which buttons to push... and then takes to them with a cartoonishly over-sized mallet.

Milholland isn't the only one pushing buttons; note the newspost.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: cesariojpn on 26 Jul 2011, 02:28
Wouldn't Dora be Buffalo Wings Girl?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 26 Jul 2011, 02:32
Plan C: Marten as Boneless Wings Boy.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 26 Jul 2011, 02:52
All I have to say is - Thanks Randy.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Jul 2011, 05:36
What happened to the poll?  I voted yesterday...

...and again today. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 26 Jul 2011, 05:56
Had to vote other for the poll - see there was this rather attractive young lady cosplaying a Wood Elf War Dancer at the Cdn Grand Tournament in 2007....
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 26 Jul 2011, 05:57
So to recap:


Notice which character appeared in ALL SEVEN GUEST STRIPS.

And I want SOMEONE to color today's strip!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 26 Jul 2011, 05:59
What happened to the poll?  I voted yesterday...

...and again today. 

Huh. I did change the dates on some of the poll entries, because I found them after digging around my HD. Dunno why you ended up getting two votes.

In the long run, it doesn't matter much (except to the cosplayers).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TheBiscuit on 26 Jul 2011, 06:13
Well, of course. Danielle also knows about  that secret Jamie/Hazel slashfic that Jeph has on his computer. :psyduck:
Somewhat different when you consider that Ms. Corsetto is sometimes known to openly ship-tease Jamie/Hazel. Granted the attraction is one-sided if it exists at all, and thus nothing could ever come of it, but it's slightly different of a situation than Marigold and Hannelore who... as far as I know have never shown any signs of attraction. There's a good, close friendship blooming, but anything else is pure wishful thinking.

Now I know you were just joking anyway, but still... I wanted to comment.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: wrwight on 26 Jul 2011, 08:47
Of all the depictions of Hannelore I've seen, I think I like Randy's take on her today best. She retains that innocent kind of feel through her expressions, but looks more like an adult. It's not that I dislike Jeph's Hannelore, I mean that is kind of how she's supposed to look after all, since it's Jeph's comic. I just like to see different takes on the characters, and I like this one in particular of her.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: cesariojpn on 26 Jul 2011, 14:50
Plan C: Marten as Boneless Wings Boy.

And Marigold as Mountain Dew Girl. (with Momo as Pocky Girl).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 26 Jul 2011, 17:40
Faye will now descend ing Arch Villainess Mode

Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 26 Jul 2011, 17:59
So to recap:

  • Chris Hallbeck, Maximumble and Book of Biff (Five minimalist strips)
  • Dave Willis, Shortpacked and Dumbing of Age (Hanners and Buttwiping)
  • Dave Kellett, Sheldon and Drive (Hanners' old friend DefenseNet-10)
  • Evan Dahm, Rice Boy (Coffee of Doom Snapshot)
  • Zach Weiner, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (Hannelore discovers Pintsize's Secret!)
  • Danielle Corsetto, Girls With Slingshots (Marigold's Secret Drawer)
  • Randy Milholland, Something*Positive (She's NOT PIZZA GIRL! Right, Garlic Bread Kitty?)

Notice which character appeared in ALL SEVEN GUEST STRIPS.

And I want SOMEONE to color today's strip!
Guest week 2011: The Week of Hannelore shenanigans!

Also, great end to the guest strips. And now, back to the regular show!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 26 Jul 2011, 18:42
If Jeph REALLY wanted to mess with our minds, he'd have Hannelore go up and visit her dad at the space station for a while...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: treyhawk on 26 Jul 2011, 18:56
Considering how much Randy does strips about her, I wonder if Pizza Girl will ever show up in QC...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 26 Jul 2011, 21:48
I'd like to see Hannerdad, especially if Jeph comes up with something funnier than just plain mad science.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Jul 2011, 22:35
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 26 Jul 2011, 22:49
Indeed, it has returned, in an alarmingly timely manner.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 26 Jul 2011, 22:57
It took me a minute to realize he meant Douglas Adams... I was left thinking, "is this the guy who told us not to buy any Orson Scott Card books without giving an equal amount to GLAAD?"
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Jul 2011, 23:00
I recently spotted a t-shirt with a sperm whale falling to the ground, thinking "I wonder if it'll be friendly?"

Edit:  I'm impressed that the gallery owner gets the reference. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: skine on 26 Jul 2011, 23:04
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Jul 2011, 23:11
Where? 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: akronnick on 26 Jul 2011, 23:15
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.

Umm... no.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pendrake on 26 Jul 2011, 23:24
For comic #1978...

1. Douglas Adams' Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy references!  Loved it!  Both for the Improbability Drive and the freshly incarnated sperm whale references.  

2. There totally needs to be Adams' Laws.  Like Aasimov's Three Laws of Robotics, but sillier :-D .

3. I liked panel #3, that must have been an interesting angle for Jeph to draw (always like it when it experiements with view-angles).  I also liked how Raven does not look surprised at all.

4. It will be interesting to see if Jeph does anything with the Art Gallery & Faye, story-wise.

5. And remember...

Don't Panic.   (and always keep a towel handy)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: bluemonq on 26 Jul 2011, 23:26
How does Adams' Law apply? There's no "more likely" about it; Raven calculated that it would reappear in 1 day, 2 hours, and 53 minutes. Did she forget about the calculations she made?
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1948

EDIT: And what about that espresso it's supposed to come back with?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 26 Jul 2011, 23:28
But what were the odds he'd come in at just that moment?

...also, it's Saturday at the earliest, and that was Wednesday at the latest ("date on Friday," not "date tomorrow")...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: bluemonq on 26 Jul 2011, 23:32
...also, it's Saturday at the earliest, and that was Wednesday at the latest ("date on Friday," not "date tomorrow")...
Shhh! Raven's a genius; she can't possibly be wrong! Clearly the tinkering with the espresso machine caused the entire universe to lose a couple days.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Blackjoker on 26 Jul 2011, 23:35
And then Marten was transformed into a  bowl of petunias and his only thoughts were merely "Oh no, not again"
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Sorflakne on 26 Jul 2011, 23:42
Quote
And then Marten was transformed into a  bowl of petunias and his only thoughts were merely "Oh no, not again"
Apparently the Internet has completed its corruption of my skimming reading abilities, because I at first read that as "a bowl of penises".





And has Raven always had a kanji tattoo, or is that something new? (and can anyone read it?)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: nonethousand on 26 Jul 2011, 23:51
And has Raven always had a kanji tattoo, or is that something new? (and can anyone read it?)

from the strip by strip (http://questionablecontent.wikia.com/wiki/Questionable_Content_strip_by_strip) wiki: 410: (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=410) Raven's Tattoo (Kanji for "Princess")
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 27 Jul 2011, 00:00
They may need to feed the dinosaur some peanuts.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Lummer on 27 Jul 2011, 00:33
Hitchhiker's reference. YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: benenator on 27 Jul 2011, 00:36
Since nobody has pointed it out yet:

Brick Joke trope!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: HiFranc on 27 Jul 2011, 00:55
I wonder if Raven did that trick delibrately?  The practical upshot of her "experiment" is that Faye has time to fix the mechanics of the device without the commissioner blaming her.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 27 Jul 2011, 01:29
Or it could be a display of power on Raven's part. "Wow I made a solid object disappear and reappear seemingly at my will. Gonna call me a ditz now?"

Ok I doubt that but that is quite an accomplishment isn't it? (Or maybe it's not in the QC-verse)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 27 Jul 2011, 01:44
darn

I was hoping it would have evolved.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Loki on 27 Jul 2011, 02:00
Since nobody has pointed it out yet:

Brick Joke trope!

Also, Flat What.

Also, I tried to find if there was an Adams' Law on TvTropes, but then decided actually finding it would be extremely unlikely.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: skine on 27 Jul 2011, 02:51
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.

Umm... no.


(http://www.youthink.com/images/2011/07/27/youthinkdotcom_2957783_284881.png)

I assumed that Jeph, in a subtle way, had referenced something from my childhood.

I'm sure you can see where "It's Back" in reference to an espresso machine shaped like a dinosaur is comparable to "We're Back," a movie about dinosaurs.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Somebody on 27 Jul 2011, 04:06
...also, it's Saturday at the earliest, and that was Wednesday at the latest ("date on Friday," not "date tomorrow")...
Shhh! Raven's a genius; she can't possibly be wrong! Clearly the tinkering with the espresso machine caused the entire universe to lose a couple days.
Nah, its' return was slowed when it was grabbed by the furry universe...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 27 Jul 2011, 04:12
Doc drank the espresso - that much is obvious.  But did he fix the head detaching problem? 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: mike837go on 27 Jul 2011, 05:02
"Head detaching problem"?

That thing has a habit of catastraphic failure of the pressure vessel. It sent a chunk of metal across the room and discharged superheated steam.

Until the pressure seal is completely re-engineered, I'd keep it away from anything valuable!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: cesariojpn on 27 Jul 2011, 05:37
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.

I thought it was the HSOWA (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/HSOWA) joke.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 27 Jul 2011, 06:11
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.

Umm... no.


(http://www.youthink.com/images/2011/07/27/youthinkdotcom_2957783_284881.png)

I assumed that Jeph, in a subtle way, had referenced something from my childhood.

I'm sure you can see where "It's Back" in reference to an espresso machine shaped like a dinosaur is comparable to "We're Back," a movie about dinosaurs.

You can think that all you like, but as a two word statement about something that left abruptly, "It's back!" is pretty innocuous. 

Just another fine example of a viewer seeing something that probably hadn't even crossed the artists mind...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Black Sword on 27 Jul 2011, 06:27
Since nobody has pointed it out yet:

Brick Joke trope!

Also, Flat What.

Also, I tried to find if there was an Adams' Law on TvTropes, but then decided actually finding it would be extremely unlikely.

No links to tempt the unwary and lower productiivity, thereby increasing the work that needs to get done, resulting in new hires to lower the unemployment rate? Son I am disappoint.

Brick Joke (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrickJoke) and Flat What (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FlatWhat).

It took me a minute to realize he meant Douglas Adams... I was left thinking, "is this the guy who told us not to buy any Orson Scott Card books without giving an equal amount to GLAAD?"

What in the world? What kind of insane troll logic is that? (not refering to Near Lurker, but to whoever near Lurker is quoting.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: skine on 27 Jul 2011, 06:40
Nice reference (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/) Jeph made there.

Umm... no.


(http://www.youthink.com/images/2011/07/27/youthinkdotcom_2957783_284881.png)

I assumed that Jeph, in a subtle way, had referenced something from my childhood.

I'm sure you can see where "It's Back" in reference to an espresso machine shaped like a dinosaur is comparable to "We're Back," a movie about dinosaurs.

You can think that all you like, but as a two word statement about something that left abruptly, "It's back!" is pretty innocuous. 

Just another fine example of a viewer seeing something that probably hadn't even crossed the artists mind...

Either it's that Jeph is a genius or Jeph is [I won't finish this sentence or I'll get banned again].

I prefer the former.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 27 Jul 2011, 06:47
Cosplay Question: Best One?

Hannelore at CC 2011    - 15 (34.1%)
Pizza Girl at CC 2011    - 7 (15.9%)
Marigold at CC 2011    - 4 (9.1%)
Winslow at CC 2010    - 0 (0%)
Marten & Dora, Halloween 2009    - 1 (2.3%)
Jeph (tomorrow)    - 6 (13.6%)
Waffles (on my plate)    - 9 (20.5%)
Other (You missed it!)    - 2 (4.5%)

Total Voters: 44
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: wrwight on 27 Jul 2011, 06:57
I think it was perhaps that Card has said things like the quote at the top of this article (http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/01/20/orson-scott-card-is-a-big-fat-homophobe/), and if Jeph did say that (I vaguely remember something like that being said by someone having something to do with this comic a while back), it was probably just said to make a point about neutrality and whatnot, especially (I didn't read the whole article, it might say one way or the other) if Card publicly donates profits of book sales to anti-LGBT groups.

Personally I fail to see the relevance of the comment at all. It probably just went over my head, but I don't see any connection between Adams and the LGBT agenda.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 27 Jul 2011, 07:39
I'll get banned again

wut?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: douggerel on 27 Jul 2011, 07:42
And has Raven always had a kanji tattoo, or is that something new? (and can anyone read it?)

from the strip by strip (http://questionablecontent.wikia.com/wiki/Questionable_Content_strip_by_strip) wiki: 410: (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=410) Raven's Tattoo (Kanji for "Princess")

In Mandarin that character is pronounced "ji"1, and can mean "concubine". Just sayin'.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 27 Jul 2011, 07:51
We've had both versions of the Kanji that have appeared explained by our resident expert: here (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,25025.msg961775.html#msg961775) and here (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,26829.msg1042467.html#msg1042467).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 27 Jul 2011, 08:47
And then Marten was transformed into a  bowl of petunias and his only thoughts were merely "Oh no, not again"

And then, through a series of improbable machinations (involving Jim and/or HannerMom if you want, but I won't insist upon it), CoD is transformed into a nightclub and renamed Stavro Mueller Beta ...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: douggerel on 27 Jul 2011, 08:48
We've had both versions of the Kanji that have appeared explained by our resident expert: here (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,25025.msg961775.html#msg961775) and here (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,26829.msg1042467.html#msg1042467).

I'm aware of the contextual complexities of chinese, and the myriad meanings that an individual character can take on when modified by its neighbors; I went crazy studying it. My assumption has always been that Jeph was aware that that particular character could mean both "princess" and "concubine", and that was the hidden humor behind it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Throg on 27 Jul 2011, 09:35
Love Raven's expression in Panel 3. Not surprised a bit, but proud, even a bit smug. "Exactly as planned".

Which archived strip did the old guy ask for the commissioned espressosaurus? 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pendrake on 27 Jul 2011, 11:10
For Throg... Number 1645: Unexpected Windfall (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1645)


QC Archive Jockey...away!

*spurs mount and gallops into the setting sun horizon*
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 27 Jul 2011, 12:21
And Espressosaurus returns! Complete with Scott Adams' references. About time the little thing returned.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: The Duke on 27 Jul 2011, 12:23
Douglas Adams
*Douglas* Adams
There is a huge difference
Although I do find Dilbert pretty funny

Edit: so basically that looks like the worst haiku ever, however it is simply a result of me reading too much Achewood and starting to talk like Roast Beef

sorry about that
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 27 Jul 2011, 12:33
Douglas Adams
*Douglas* Adams
There is a huge difference
Although I do find Dilbert pretty funny

Edit: so basically that looks like the worst haiku ever, however it is simply a result of me reading too much Achewood and starting to talk like Roast Beef

sorry about that
*commits seppuku at his grievous mistake*
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: carg1 on 27 Jul 2011, 13:14
I'll be eloquently blunt: I would visit no fewer than a thousand passionate ravishing's upon Raven's person, posthaste.  If she were real.  And open to the idea.  And just as much because of her mind as her body.  Again, if she were real.  I'll stop now.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TinPenguin on 27 Jul 2011, 14:18
I'll be eloquently blunt: I would visit no fewer than a thousand passionate ravishing's upon Raven's person, posthaste.  If she were real.  And open to the idea.  And just as much because of her mind as her body.  Again, if she were real.  I'll stop now.

Since her mind is a projection of Jeph's imagination, I'd say that makes you gay.  :wink:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: vacadude on 27 Jul 2011, 14:50

just a little recap for today's comic

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1645
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1882
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1948
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1978
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: wrwight on 27 Jul 2011, 16:10
What, not going to include these (http://the-whiteboard.com/autotwb1379.html) two (http://the-whiteboard.com/autotwb1380.html)?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: ProfSciencePHD on 27 Jul 2011, 18:34
Beard man is Marten.

With a beard.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 27 Jul 2011, 19:41
Many of the secondary and incidental characters bear a remarkable likeness to main characters. 

Either there are only so many faces Jeph can draw, or it's a much smaller new england town than we realized...

 :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 27 Jul 2011, 19:50
What in the world? What kind of insane troll logic is that? (not refering to Near Lurker, but to whoever near Lurker is quoting.)

Not exactly that, but a while ago on his Twitter, Jeph admitted to liking a game based on Card's Empire series, and said that if you bought it you should give to GLAAD to offset the royalties, and then went on to defend this stance against a number of replies.

Personally I fail to see the relevance of the comment at all. It probably just went over my head, but I don't see any connection between Adams and the LGBT agenda.

There isn't one.  My point was that I thought at first it was a reference to Scott Adams, and I was surprised to see a neutral-to-positive reference to him in light of the controversies surrounding him in the last few months.

And how many times does it have to be established that this takes place in Northampton (a small city) before people from the land where cities are all about waving their populations at each other get it through their heads?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Mad Cat on 27 Jul 2011, 20:06
I wonder if it will be my friend.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: thatchickliz on 27 Jul 2011, 20:36
And has Raven always had a kanji tattoo, or is that something new? (and can anyone read it?)

from the strip by strip (http://questionablecontent.wikia.com/wiki/Questionable_Content_strip_by_strip) wiki: 410: (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=410) Raven's Tattoo (Kanji for "Princess")

In it's first appearance it wasn't quite right Japanese, though now it is.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 27 Jul 2011, 20:47
Many of the secondary and incidental characters bear a remarkable likeness to main characters. 

Either there are only so many faces Jeph can draw, or it's a much smaller new england town than we realized...

 :roll:

Well, there's always this:
http://www.deadprogrammer.com/doppelgangers
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: akronnick on 28 Jul 2011, 00:16
...and now I have Wayne Newton stuck in my head.

Thanks, Jeph. Thank you very fucking much! :x :roll: :? :x
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 28 Jul 2011, 00:19
Great to see Faye concentrating on the important things   :-D
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 28 Jul 2011, 00:22
Now the Pugnacious Peach gets her work in front of well-heeled collectors. This could end very well indeed.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 28 Jul 2011, 00:24
They seem to have forgotten that Dora set the price, though (and there's the matter of the commission).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pendrake on 28 Jul 2011, 00:27
For comic #1979...

1. Ooh, new Dora hair style, rather than color (it was about her time for a change too?).  Different, yet still black...  I think I like it ;) .

2. "Parallel entanglement processing core."  Raven is becoming quite fluent in the techno-babble.  It might be interesting to see Raven spending more time with Hannelore &/or Marigold for science/techno- comedy interaction.

3. As I mentioned before, I will be very interested in seeing how the "Faye Whitaker: Barista Artiste" (either that or "Faye Whitaker: DinoBot Barista" :mrgreen: ) story-angle will fare and develop, now with a high-profile art gallery showing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 28 Jul 2011, 01:12
I wonder if Hannerdad needs an intern.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: kawatan on 28 Jul 2011, 01:12
Faye thanking the gallery owner in German (and with umlaut, so I assume pronouncing correctly) reminds me of a strip way, way back where she first went to Dr. Corrine wearing a German national football/soccer team training jersey. (EDITED: found it! http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=648)

/random observations of a German NT fan who happens to read QC
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tuitsuro on 28 Jul 2011, 01:26
This is not a continuity error.  It's proof that Dora has indeed been replaced by a replicant.  As per my hot sexy fanfiction. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 28 Jul 2011, 01:35
This is not a continuity error.  It's proof that Dora has indeed been replaced by a replicant.  As per my hot sexy fanfiction. 

Can't see any other explanation for her suddenly saying "Do you know who that guy is?", when it's not the first time they've all met.

Apart from suddenly making a mental connection... nah, too obvious.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Arancaytar on 28 Jul 2011, 01:36
It was a rhetorical question, since she then says who that guy is.

Edit: As for why she didn't tell Faye who he is when he first commissioned the thing, it's possible Dora only found out later.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Rot10Kid on 28 Jul 2011, 01:41
Dora in a wife beater...are you TRYING to get me into toon girls, Jeph?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: themacnut on 28 Jul 2011, 01:48
Now the Pugnacious Peach gets her work in front of well-heeled collectors. This could end very well indeed.

Assuming Faye will be up to the extra work she'll have to do when more orders start coming in. This is where many hobbyists fail to turn a profit, 'cause it suddenly stops being fun and too much like work.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TRVA123 on 28 Jul 2011, 01:54
Assuming Faye will be up to the extra work she'll have to do when more orders start coming in. This is where many hobbyists fail to turn a profit, 'cause it suddenly stops being fun and too much like work.

hmm, she could cut back on CoD hours, let Hanners/Cosette/Raven pick up the slack.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 28 Jul 2011, 01:56
Hmm... Raven's a physics major?  "Parallel entanglement processing core" sounds like kind of a compsci thing...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tova on 28 Jul 2011, 02:02
I forgot to mention that the caption to today's comic was quite entertaining ... as was a google of 'coolest store in America'.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 28 Jul 2011, 02:47
Hmm... Raven's a physics major?  "Parallel entanglement processing core" sounds like kind of a compsci thing...

Quantum entanglement is a physics thing, and being concerned (loosely!) with action at a distance is appropriate to refer to here.  It's a compsci thing only to the extent that it might be involved in some aspects of quantum computing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Akima on 28 Jul 2011, 03:46
My assumption has always been that Jeph was aware that that particular character could mean both "princess" and "concubine", and that was the hidden humor behind it.
I've never been sure how far Jeph's playing with Raven's tattoo is intentional. In its first appearance the tattoo was in Chinese (公主) while Raven thought it was Japanese, and I assumed that was part of the joke considering the general cluelessness of getting tattoos in a language you cannot read. Jeph has now corrected the tattoo to , which is the Japanese variant of the Chinese , (which, as you point out, is pronounced and can indeed mean "concubine"). Playing with multiple meanings of characters is a very Chinese thing to do, and certainly in Raven's case the double meaning is very appropriate, so maybe Jeph is slipping us a Bilingual Bonus (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BilingualBonus). A third, rather archaic, usage of means "female entertainer", which is also remarkably apposite. Props for taking the trouble to include the tone number in your romanization BTW, though I prefer the more elegant diacritics even if they are more difficult to type.

And yeah, Dora has already met (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1645) Herr Beardedgalleryguy, so why the reaction? Does he have a German accent, prompting Faye's Teutonic thank-you? Did Faye learn more than swordsmanship from Dietrich Himmelfeuer (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=469)? Will Dora get her 10% commission? Curious minds want to know.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: thret on 28 Jul 2011, 04:18
Respect for Akima, but this is the guy it's based on: http://www.donmullergallery.com/OurStory-id-481.html

I don't think he's German. Your anal analysis of Raven's tattoo is pretty sexy though.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 28 Jul 2011, 04:23
And the newspost suggests that the character's name is Dan Miller, which obviously relates rather closely to that guy.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 28 Jul 2011, 04:34
Assuming Faye will be up to the extra work she'll have to do when more orders start coming in. This is where many hobbyists fail to turn a profit, 'cause it suddenly stops being fun and too much like work.

hmm, she could cut back on CoD hours, let Hanners/Cosette/Raven pick up the slack.

And of course there has to be a market.  And as she makes more and more Faye will need to turn to the local sweatshop to have those twelve year olds assemble them cheaply so she can maintain her profit margins
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 28 Jul 2011, 05:53
This is not a continuity error.  It's proof that Dora has indeed been replaced by a replicant.  As per my hot sexy fanfiction. 

Can't see any other explanation for her suddenly saying "Do you know who that guy is?", when it's not the first time they've all met.

Apart from suddenly making a mental connection... nah, too obvious.

From WOG's Twitter:
Quote
jephjacques
@Tychomonger she didn't realize who he was then, or didn't mention it.
5 hours ago
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Sorflakne on 28 Jul 2011, 08:16
Dora in panel 4 looks scarily like one of my cousins, only with shorter hair.  And I like how the shading on her hair is done in that panel as well.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: gprimr1 on 28 Jul 2011, 10:17
I was watching "Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman" and Quantum Entanglement is most def a real thing and one of the more bizarre aspects of physics.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: carg1 on 28 Jul 2011, 12:31
I'll be eloquently blunt: I would visit no fewer than a thousand passionate ravishing's upon Raven's person, posthaste.  If she were real.  And open to the idea.  And just as much because of her mind as her body.  Again, if she were real.  I'll stop now.

Since her mind is a projection of Jeph's imagination, I'd say that makes you gay.  :wink:

Can't a man just conveniently sidestep the realities of a situation to make things fit?  WORK WITH ME HERE  :laugh:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 28 Jul 2011, 15:58
Hmm... Raven's a physics major?  "Parallel entanglement processing core" sounds like kind of a compsci thing...

I thought she used a Flux Capacitor
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 28 Jul 2011, 16:22
And thus, the Espressosaurus arc comes to a close. It shall be missed.

Until the Mk. III gets built.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 28 Jul 2011, 16:41
We still haven't seen whether the coffee is as amazing as Raven calculated.
Quick resolution? Brick joke? We shall see. Unless we don't.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: westrim on 28 Jul 2011, 17:32
I'll read the thread in a bit; the poll is most interesting, with that nice curve from least to most recent. Were the more recent ones really better, or do forumgoers just have short memories?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: wrwight on 28 Jul 2011, 17:58
I don't know, I just love a good Pizza Girl comic
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 28 Jul 2011, 18:29
Well, I like seeing Corsetto's take on anything,  but Milholland, as observed by others, pushes all the right buttons and pushes them hard. The combo of Milholland, Pizza Girl and Hanners, seasoned by Faye threatening to go round the bend once and for all, probably knocked it out of the park for Milholland as far as the forum poll goes.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 28 Jul 2011, 18:35
The Best of the Guests:

Chris Hallbeck, Maximumble and Book of Biff (Five minimalist strips)    - 3 (6%)
Dave Willis, Shortpacked and Dumbing of Age (Hanners and Buttwiping)    - 2 (4%)
Dave Kellett, Sheldon and Drive (Hanners' old friend DefenseNet-10)    - 3 (6%)
Evan Dahm, Rice Boy (Coffee of Doom Snapshot)    - 6 (12%)
Zach Weiner, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (Hannelore discovers Pintsize's Secret!)    - 9 (18%)
Danielle Corsetto, Girls With Slingshots (Marigold's Secret Drawer)    - 12 (24%)
Randy Milholland, Something*Positive (She's NOT PIZZA GIRL! Right, Garlic Bread Kitty?)    - 15 (30%)

Total Voters: 50

Not quite a landslide for RKM and his beard, but I think it's indicative of who we think does QC (almost) as good as Jeph.

Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: westrim on 28 Jul 2011, 18:40
Eh, I voted for Corsetto, so I don't know the answer to my question myself. 3 votes isn't anything like or comparable to a landslide, though.

*Skims last page and a half, picks a subject*
I've always found it easy to detach a person from the works of said person; accordingly, I have both bought Card books and watched Cruise movies without reservation or influence and enjoyed them. I find the Empire duology more subtle and interesting than most observers apparently do, and liked the US as Roman Republic becoming the Roman Empire approach, with the twist of not presenting it as a Bad Thing (the game, by the way, is Shadow Complex and nearly completely unconnected). It was good literary candy, just like Crichton (before Next and State of Fear, where he forewent decent plotting for belittling real people and subjects); wrapped up neatly and tasty with some intriguing flavors/ideas, but to be eaten in moderation lest you get bloated on it, yet ready to fuel your mind if used sparingly. The only part of the plot that bugged me was his ongoing habit of making all viewpoint characters 'completely' able to see/understand/accept all sides of an issue, then come to conclusion important for the plot.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: musicalsoul on 28 Jul 2011, 22:56
I'll read the thread in a bit; the poll is most interesting, with that nice curve from least to most recent. Were the more recent ones really better, or do forumgoers just have short memories?

I think I'm biased. I've been reading Girls with Slingshots almost as long as Questionable content (about two years) and Something*Positive even longer (seven years)... so I'm a huge fan of Corsetto and Milholland, so I pretty much always think their stuff is gold.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TheBiscuit on 29 Jul 2011, 00:48
I really hope today's strip doesn't suggest they are going to get back together. I don't think that's the case though. I wouldn't mind if they had some hot post-breakup sex though, but the last thing either of them need is to be back in the relationship.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 29 Jul 2011, 00:50
I remember those awkward thoughts - but there are some things you just don't bring up in conversation, you know?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pendrake on 29 Jul 2011, 00:51
For comic #1980...  (20 more to go!  Party like it's comic Number 1999!)

1. Artwise...  Is Marten's hair also different now (longer) as well?  It seems to me to reflect Dora's new style, which I have decided I do like.

2. Also realized the double-pun sexual-innuendo punchline of the comic title...  *groan* :psyduck:

3. I do hope that Marten, or others of the QC-CoD cast, will continue to visit The Secret Bakery, &/or vice-versa.

4. pwhodges... Bringing up bad sex in conversation, probably agreed.  Good sex, on the other hand... :evil:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: CompSarge on 29 Jul 2011, 00:53
Nah, they're not gonna get back together. I was the same way with my first ex-girlfriend in college; she ended it, we stayed good friends for the rest of the year, and the very first time we hung out we both thought of the last time we had sex. Pretty common when you switch abruptly from intimate partners to platonic friends.

Of course, my ex dropped out of school the next year, joined the Navy, and is now in West Virginia, so hopefully Dora's isn't *exactly* like my ex.

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God damnit people!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: michael28 on 29 Jul 2011, 01:05
how long till:
Dora: ohmygod, you're doing it again. Look, I know that night was good... f...!!! Thanks! Now I'm thinking about it.
Marten: ...but...
Dora: Shut it, creep.
Pintsize: Oh you mean that night: [starting to read the transcript]
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 29 Jul 2011, 01:10
Quantum entanglement is a physics thing, and being concerned (loosely!) with action at a distance is appropriate to refer to here.  It's a compsci thing only to the extent that it might be involved in some aspects of quantum computing.

Having degrees in both, what it sounds like to me is a device for implementing quantum circuits... but that doesn't actually make sense for what it did.  Hmm.  Maybe I shouldn't try to analyze technobabble from a slice-of-life webcomic in a down-soft scifi setting.

The trick is to have sex with someone else.  Unfortunately, Cosette is taken now, Jim refused, and Tai... uh... what she did.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: TheBiscuit on 29 Jul 2011, 01:27
Nah, they're not gonna get back together. I was the same way with my first ex-girlfriend in college; she ended it, we stayed good friends for the rest of the year, and the very first time we hung out we both thought of the last time we had sex. Pretty common when you switch abruptly from intimate partners to platonic friends.
Hmm. I've never really stayed friend with the people I dated, so...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Delator on 29 Jul 2011, 01:28
Quote
Ooh, yeah. That was way better.

I lol'ed.  :lol:
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: cesariojpn on 29 Jul 2011, 01:57
Boy, that last panel has got me thinking how the sex was.

Let's put this way: Has Veronica Vance pretty much turned off Marten to nearly every form of sex out there?   
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: idontunderstand on 29 Jul 2011, 02:06
I remember having the same discussion with my ex. Only we ended up boinking. And we didn't stay friends.  :|
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: pwhodges on 29 Jul 2011, 02:42
But will Marten get free coffee again??
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 29 Jul 2011, 02:47
I was wondering that myself.  :psyduck:

Boy, that last panel has got me thinking how the sex was.

Let's put this way: Has Veronica Vance pretty much turned off Marten to nearly every form of sex out there?   

Actually I was under the impression they had an active, healthy sex life, minus the Slayer mishap (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1199). Marten certainly wasn't above regularly having shower sex (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1694).
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: cesariojpn on 29 Jul 2011, 03:10
Boy, that last panel has got me thinking how the sex was.

Let's put this way: Has Veronica Vance pretty much turned off Marten to nearly every form of sex out there?   

Actually I was under the impression they had an active, healthy sex life, minus the Slayer mishap (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1199). Marten certainly wasn't above regularly having shower sex (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1694).


I thought in one strip Dora said that Marten viewed sex in....Utilitarian terms? (and I can't find the ^^&^$ strip....)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Tormuse on 29 Jul 2011, 03:44
I remember having the same discussion with my ex. Only we ended up boinking. And we didn't stay friends.  :|

Urgh, been there, done that...  in two different relationships.  :|  It's not a good idea, IMO; generally speaking, if you've decided to break up with someone, the break-up happened for a reason and getting back together will just bring back all the old problems.

*Sigh*...  And now, I'm depressing myself by thinking about the last time I had sex with my...  er...  I was going to say "girlfriend" but it would be more accurate to say my "it's complicated."  :p
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Border Reiver on 29 Jul 2011, 04:24
Of course, my ex dropped out of school the next year, joined the Navy, and is now in West Virginia, so hopefully Dora's isn't *exactly* like my ex.

Hopefully - the Army is where its at.

Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Spectreofwar on 29 Jul 2011, 04:28
4. pwhodges... Bringing up bad sex in conversation, probably agreed.  Good sex, on the other hand... :evil:

Bringing up good sex once bought me nearly 4 months of "friends with benefits" status with one of my ex's. Never underestimate the power of passion! :D

(And yes, we're still friends - she's one of my best, and she rocks)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: IronCoyote on 29 Jul 2011, 06:06
I have seen a lot of gripes about Dora in the past here... I agree to most of them. But what really bugs me now is look at her! She's looking better than she ever has, and Martin still looks.tired and ragged over it all. It should be the other way around!  So I guess this is another gripe about Martin too. I bet if he grew a pair and cleaned up he could attract more girls then Sven and have his pick of a single relationship like he's always wanted.  Funny how its opposite for Dora, attracting guys and not wanting them >.>; .

Hear hear for Jeph,  all thse character 'faults' (traits?) Make this interesting to read, but maybe they all need to read welcomes too to learn the same lessons we are :p
     
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Coffee_Kaioken on 29 Jul 2011, 06:22
But will Marten get free coffee again??

At the very least, I'd assume he can hang out there and get the old nostalgic CoD taste he missed. Plus he doesn't have to deal with Padma/Renee's ball-busting anymore at... The Secret Bakery? What was that other place again? It's 9 am here.

Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: WAYF on 29 Jul 2011, 06:27
Marten still looks tired and ragged over it all.
     
I think there's something about the 'TEH' shirts that just makes Marten look naturally tired or ragged. Potentially the colour...

Marten's certainly getting better though. He doesn't have bags under his eyes nearly as much as he used to, and he's smiling for half the comic. I like to think that it's only half the comic because a smile doesn't fit well with that kind of deadpan punchline.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: slingstone on 29 Jul 2011, 06:33
Of course, my ex dropped out of school the next year, joined the Navy, and is now in West Virginia, so hopefully Dora's isn't *exactly* like my ex.

Hopefully - the Army is where its at.


hooah.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Sylentknight on 29 Jul 2011, 06:37
I've always found that sex with an Ex (that doesn't blow-up in your face later) requires that you've both had sex with others first sometime after the break-up. The passage of time in-between is key along with only hooking up on rare occasions. The period is usually short lived and only exist during those times when both parties are between relationships.
This is of course based solely on my own personal experience. :|

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Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Welu on 29 Jul 2011, 07:23
I really like Dora's hair in this strip. Not sure why, it seems to suit her really well to me.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: azurefirem on 29 Jul 2011, 08:45
I like how Marten just corrects her that he's actually thinking about the second-to-last time they had sex and then she agrees by saying it was a lot better than the last time. XD
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: gangler on 29 Jul 2011, 09:51
Boy, that last panel has got me thinking how the sex was.

Let's put this way: Has Veronica Vance pretty much turned off Marten to nearly every form of sex out there?   

Actually I was under the impression they had an active, healthy sex life, minus the Slayer mishap (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1199). Marten certainly wasn't above regularly having shower sex (http://questionablecontent.net./view.php?comic=1694).


I thought in one strip Dora said that Marten viewed sex in....Utilitarian terms? (and I can't find the ^^&^$ strip....)

If I recall Correctly that wasn't sex but actually Bondage specifically. He didn't seem to see any particular appeal in it but still had a pretty firm mastery of all the knots and their various applications. The punchline was him giving a brief tutorial to Tai, who was much more excited about this information than Marten was. I don't think we've seen any indication that the man doesn't enjoy himself some sex though. He's just been desensitized to the bdsm scene.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: rje on 29 Jul 2011, 10:42
Ah my birthyear comic! I was waiting for this one
Aw kind of plain, but painfully relevant
:( now I has a sad

comic was funny tho, and true lol

thinking about the last sex with the ex isn't a pleasant occurrence for me but that's probably because I've been single since and haven't hooked up with anyone to get him out of my system, so to speak
 one of these days it will be though! lookin forward to that
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 29 Jul 2011, 11:17
Who's in the crate, Dora?
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: idontunderstand on 29 Jul 2011, 13:43
I remember having the same discussion with my ex. Only we ended up boinking. And we didn't stay friends.  :|

Urgh, been there, done that...  in two different relationships.  :|  It's not a good idea, IMO; generally speaking, if you've decided to break up with someone, the break-up happened for a reason and getting back together will just bring back all the old problems.

*Sigh*...  And now, I'm depressing myself by thinking about the last time I had sex with my...  er...  I was going to say "girlfriend" but it would be more accurate to say my "it's complicated."  :p

Yur yur, never a good idea. Sadly, I think that's what makes it appealing. :psyduck: Alas, she met somebody a month later and I was hurt, she was embarrased and awkward and couldn't stay friends. Dunno how Marten deals with Dora dating. I sure couldn't/wouldn't.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 29 Jul 2011, 13:55
Who's in the crate, Dora?

Jim.  She's saving him for later...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: iduguphergrave on 29 Jul 2011, 14:35
He fit in that crate? Man, he must be a slim Jim.





oh god what have I done
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 29 Jul 2011, 14:45
He fit in that crate? Man, he must be a slim Jim.


oh god what have I done
*badumtish* Now go sit in the corner for the next hour as punishment.


Anyhew, on that note, another week in QC ends on an awkward note. How many times has that happened? My gut says we've reached the "too many to count, bub" stage.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 29 Jul 2011, 15:10
He fit in that crate? Man, he must be a slim Jim.





oh god what have I done

Raven built the crate. It's bigger on the inside. Dora's taking it to Hanners, who will paint it blue and stencil the words POLICE PUBLIC CALL BOX on the side.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Blackjoker on 29 Jul 2011, 15:45
Well, on the upside the awkwardness is synchronized.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Carl-E on 29 Jul 2011, 16:45
Synchronized Awkwardness?  That should be an Olympic sport. 



The QC team could go for the gold... the "backwash" incident at the bar comes to mind, too. 
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Kugai on 29 Jul 2011, 19:40
...
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Near Lurker on 29 Jul 2011, 20:22
I've always found that sex with an Ex (that doesn't blow-up in your face later)

Does not compute.  Does not compute.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 29 Jul 2011, 20:26
She needs them to make a broom.
You win so hard.
Just got home from Toronto and saw this, so...thanks :D
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: SirDudley on 29 Jul 2011, 20:58
Synchronized Awkwardness?  That should be an Olympic sport.
....
....
Not sure if want....


Also, congrats to Jeph for finishing Volume 2!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: gprimr1 on 30 Jul 2011, 22:12
Synchronized Awkwardness?

Brought to you by quantum entanglement. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Jul 2011, 22:27
Just seven more strips until I'm born!
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 31 Jul 2011, 05:35
Best Thing About the Espressosaur Arc?

Watching Faye develop as a character.    - 4 (7.1%)
The cuteness of a dino-shaped coffee machine.    - 4 (7.1%)
Raven's genius defined!    - 12 (21.4%)
Brick joke!    - 4 (7.1%)
Douglas Adams reference FTW!    - 15 (26.8%)
Made me Google "Coolest Store in America".    - 0 (0%)
Made me Google "Parallel Entanglement Processing Core".    - 0 (0%)
Dora's new hairstyle FTW!    - 2 (3.6%)
Light-hearted bit after Teh Dramaz of Dora and Marten.    - 6 (10.7%)
Best thing? It's OVER.    - 2 (3.6%)
Where's the waffles?    - 4 (7.1%)
Multi-comic cross-over    - 3 (5.4%)

Total Voters: 56
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 31 Jul 2011, 19:42
You know, it took me a few looks to realize something:

That's NOT Penelope in the final panel of Randy Milholland's guest strip.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: Method of Madness on 31 Jul 2011, 21:24
Nope, not Pen-Pen at all.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: jwhouk on 31 Jul 2011, 21:39
And what's worse is, Akima picked up on it and I never realized it.
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: DSL on 01 Aug 2011, 07:39
Took me a while, too.
But that would be an ... Interesting ... Pizza Girl. Something along the lines of William Dozier's idea of Batman:
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=593
Title: Re: WCDT: 25-29 July 2011 (1976-1980)
Post by: The Duke on 01 Aug 2011, 10:31
Man!  That makes it way funnier than just "Penelope is not Pizza Girl OH WAIT YES SHE IS HAHAHA".  Nice one, Milholland.