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Title: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 20 Apr 2014, 04:56
Posting via iPod touch on Tapatalk, so no poll ATM.

EDIT: Working on poll.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 20 Apr 2014, 20:25
The Pugnacious Peach is allowing herself to be vulnerable.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: SomeCanadianWeirdo on 20 Apr 2014, 20:40
2 weeks comic time could be anywhere from 1 or 2 strips to 300 strips real world time.  Well, okay, 300 is probably exaggerating.

(And now Jeph, having read this, will make the next 132 strips Yelling Bird and Randy strips.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 20 Apr 2014, 21:29
The 74th one in that sequence will be of Jim eating a muffin.

Methinks this week is going to be drama.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 20 Apr 2014, 21:43

Methinks this week is going to be dreams.

At a small zoom level on my phone this is what your post looked like
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: techkid on 21 Apr 2014, 01:56
Also possible.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 21 Apr 2014, 02:26
Wow, I wish Faye would pull herself together. There's plenty of time to worry about a long distance relationship when you actually know it's going to happen.
Also, two weeks until the next stage of the application process does not strike me very long - but of course it can feel very long if you're anxious about it like Faye. It's a little ironic that Angus seems to be way more relaxed than Faye although it's his professional future that's on the line, not hers.

(Do you think Jeph would drag this out so much if he didn't plan on Angus getting the job? I'm not sure. Could be either.)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 21 Apr 2014, 06:55
Yeeeaaaah... Faye 'just pulling herself together' is just not going to happen and is honestly kind of insensitive to say. Someone  with severe anxiety disorder and worries over abandonment issues thanks to her father's suicide isn't going to just get over it. I mean she's been trying to deal with this most of her life and even been seeing a therapist about it. She's really making amazing progress simply do the fact that she's let herself get into this situation by getting close to Angus, and right now to her it probably feels like everything she ever feared about getting close to someone again is happening, and she is helpless to stop it. That she's actually trying to deal with the situation instead of running away or drinking herself into a stupor is a huge thing.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 21 Apr 2014, 08:56
I'm not telling her to, I said I wish she would - that does not imply that she is able to. Maybe the phrase "pulling herself together" is too negative? English isn't my first language so I might occasionally not realise that something has different connotations from what I think it has.

And she did try to drink herself into a stupor before, but luckily it does not seem to have progressed to the stupor stage - good for her.

I guess I just thought that by this time she'd come further along fighting her anxieties so that it wouldn't bother her so much - at least before Angus moving away actually happens. I guess she fooled me there with her usual tough and confident behaviour. (I think it's quite a long time in the comic since that facade came down the last time.)
Angus seems to be pretty concerned about her reaction as well... I hope he can deal with it.

Edit: I also did not write 'just' (as in "Just pull yourself together!") anywhere - I can immediately hear that that implies it is easy, which I do not think it is for her. I honestly only expressed the wish that Faye manages to get her anxiety under control so that she doesn't harm her relationship, which I fear she's doing here - I guess I had better written it with those words in the first place, right? So, I am sorry if that came out wrong, I should have worded it differently.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 21 Apr 2014, 11:13
There's plenty of time to worry about a long distance relationship when you actually know it's going to happen.

Yes, but it takes a lot of self-training and life wisdom to refrain from worrying about things that might happen. It's a difficult skill even for people who've had an easier emotional life than Faye.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 21 Apr 2014, 11:26
There's plenty of time to worry about a long distance relationship when you actually know it's going to happen.

Yes, but it takes a lot of self-training and life wisdom to refrain from worrying about things that might happen. It's a difficult skill even for people who've had an easier emotional life than Faye.
Depending on the mindset, it might take a lot less.  Some (like me) seem to go through life blessedly carefree, whatever might happen, while others (like my dear mother) seem to wind up cripplingly neurotic, often for no apparent cause.

Perhaps it's from the genes.  Perhaps it is from otherwise-forgotten early months.  But to all appearances that, at least, came naturally to me: If I can't do anything about it, there's no point in worrying.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 21 Apr 2014, 12:04
The whole 'just pull yourself together' is something that people use a lot. And for those of us who suffer from anxiety disorders, it's pretty hurtful and insulting. In a lot of cases, 'just pulling yourself together' enough to seem 'normal' to people on the outside is an absolutely herculean effort. Rarely do people ever get cured from those sorts of disorders. We just learn better coping mechanisms. Which is where Faye is at right now. But the pain, the sick feeling in your stomach, your mind whirling a thousand possible scenarios, each worse than the last that you just can't shut up, no matter how hard you try. All the while attempting to put on a happy face. And then someone telling you to just pull yourself together, or just get over it like you haven't been trying to do that your whole life.... Sorry, but I hope you can see how that feels like someone just punched you when they say something like that. It feels like all  your hard work and efforts are just dismissed as if they didn't matter.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 21 Apr 2014, 12:17
And then someone telling you to just pull yourself together, or just get over it like you haven't been trying to do that your whole life.... Sorry, but I hope you can see how that feels like someone just punched you when they say something like that.
Oh, absolutely.  And that's the kind way you're putting it.  I suspect Faye might be one of those who would prefer being punched: She certainly serves punches lightly enough.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 21 Apr 2014, 12:58
I am not a worrier, but I do have anxiety and panic attacks. It isn't logical, because I'm a born coper and a good organiser, so it is extremely rare that things go badly wrong, but nonetheless there are times when I am stressing out and can't get my anxiety under control without someone else's help (usually I turn to my mum or a friend for distraction). Ironically when things do go wrong I can rise to the occasion; I'm good in a crisis and stay pretty relaxed when plans get derailed. But that doesn't stop the faulty wiring in my brain misfiring sometimes!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 21 Apr 2014, 13:45
I think she's just still in two minds about the whole thing.  I mean, she wants to support Angus in his career, but if he does get this job it'll mean he's going to have to move away.  Leaving the whole thing hanging for two more weeks is uncomfortable for her, and probably for Angus too.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tabfan on 21 Apr 2014, 14:44
This Faye/Angus story feels really stretched out.  I'm getting tired of the whole 'will he move to New York or not, and will Faye move with him or not' angle.  It's like they're both stuck in limbo, and nothing interesting can happen until this gets resolved.

Also, on a separate note, I miss Claire.  How long has it been since she's been in comic?  I'd love it if she got some story time soon.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 21 Apr 2014, 19:32
The bane of a large ensemble comic: not enough screen time for everyone.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ankhtahr on 21 Apr 2014, 19:39
With Tai and Claire being the initiators of the Veronica and Jim arc I'm positively hopeful they'll get more screentime soon. Who I really hope for is Wil. Maybe even an arc about his and Jimbos writing career. Let's see what the future and Jeph will bring.

Edit instead of doublepost:

I like todays comic. Bit of story, solid punchline.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 21 Apr 2014, 19:53
If common sense was one of her strong suits, she would've said "and to see you!" Also Marten has his mom's eyes. Although maybe his dad's too, I don't recall what his dad's eyes look like.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 21 Apr 2014, 20:01
Why not fly across the country for coffee if you can afford it?

She doesn't have to worry about her carbon footprint since Dr. E-C developed the albedo control mechanism.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 21 Apr 2014, 20:05
But not the libido control mechanism, it would seem.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 21 Apr 2014, 20:12
Well, if you installed the libido control mechanism in the AnthroPCs, the horny little buggers would revolt. (Not going to bother linking the comic, since I think everyone knows which one it is  :-P )
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 21 Apr 2014, 21:05
He flew across country to chase after a girl from college. She flew across country for coffee with a bakery owner.

Yeah, the Vance side of the tree seems to be rather impulsive.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Rghfrgl on 21 Apr 2014, 23:06
Also, on a separate note, I miss Claire.  How long has it been since she's been in comic?  I'd love it if she got some story time soon.

If it counts, I still predict Veronica bringing her up and trying to ship her with Marten.

Again. (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2379)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ZoeB on 22 Apr 2014, 02:12
He flew across country to chase after a girl from college. She flew across country for coffee with a bakery owner.

Yeah, the Vance side of the tree seems to be rather impulsive.
Yes but....
A colleague of mine asked for advice at work. I said "Go for it!"
So two days later, he flew from Australia to the UK, for a weekend. To propose. She accepted, of course, when a guy you're crazy about turns up on your doorstep like that with a bouquet of red roses after flying halfway round the world...

Sometimes it's just the right thing to do.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 22 Apr 2014, 04:24
Possible scenario:
Suppose Veronica and Jim hook up. What would the consequences be?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 22 Apr 2014, 04:31
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 22 Apr 2014, 04:45
for the sake of his sanity.
Pretty sure he gave up on that years ago.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Nepiophage on 22 Apr 2014, 07:19
Marten -- the man with three dads!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: DSL on 22 Apr 2014, 07:43
Marten -- the man with three dads!
And no father figure.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 22 Apr 2014, 10:31
"I never said common sense was one of my strong suits."

Well, at least Marten comes by it honestly...  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 22 Apr 2014, 11:11
To belatedly respond to Monday's strip's comments, Angus is seeming chilled, I suspect, because if he is anything like me, he values Faye's needs above his own so any of his own anxiety has been buried so he can be there for her.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 22 Apr 2014, 11:35
I think you're dead-on, Gaz. He was so worried about the audition and how it'd affect Faye that he sought out Marten.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 22 Apr 2014, 13:11
"I never said common sense was one of my strong suits."


Like mother like son clearly.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 22 Apr 2014, 13:14
To belatedly respond to Monday's strip's comments, Angus is seeming chilled, I suspect, because if he is anything like me, he values Faye's needs above his own so any of his own anxiety has been buried so he can be there for her.
There is also a certain type of person who gets calm as soon as everybody around them panics. Angus might be one such person.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 22 Apr 2014, 15:34
Some trips are worth the hassle - even with TSA.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 22 Apr 2014, 20:41
Moms Can BLUSH!

Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 22 Apr 2014, 20:43
Moms can blush? Come on, there's willing suspension of disbelief, but that's just ridiculous :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 22 Apr 2014, 20:48
The only reason why I'd want a "like" button for these forums is to use it on posts like that. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 22 Apr 2014, 21:29
That was an amazing combination of sweet and insightful and funny.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Fenriswolf on 22 Apr 2014, 22:15
I'm pretty surprised they wouldn't have discussed kink. It seems likely she's kinky personally and that's kind of important if it's a central part of her sexuality.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Tova on 22 Apr 2014, 23:23
Yes, when I have just met someone, especially online, my sexuality is always the first thing I want to discuss. :roll:
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Indicible on 22 Apr 2014, 23:28
Your kinks are not necessarily what you put forward in an online discussion (unless in a specific chat, obviously). Especially if said kinks are a bit "osés". You can have some innuendo; no actual explanation, though.

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Warning - while you were typing a new confession has been posted. You may wish to review your penance.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: sluthy on 23 Apr 2014, 03:39
I'm pretty surprised they wouldn't have discussed kink. It seems likely she's kinky personally and that's kind of important if it's a central part of her sexuality.

She pointed out that they're both self-employed, so I'm guessing they've discussed their respective jobs so Jim shouldn't be COMPLETELY in the dark.

Also, do we know how kinky Veronica herself is in her personal life? She obviously does crazy stuff with her clients and is pretty much up for anything in that regard, but that's all presumably by request. Do we have any clue what she'd get up to with a vanilla/missionary-only kind of person (assuming Jim is) when she's not on the clock?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 23 Apr 2014, 04:31
Why would we assume Jim is "missionary-only"? That being said, this seems like a step too far for the forum. They're going on their first date, discussing their sex life is premature.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Detachable Felix on 23 Apr 2014, 05:23
this seems like a step too far for the forum. They're going on their first date, discussing their sex life is premature.

You mean to say the forum has never prematurely speculated about characters' sex lives?  :psyduck:

Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: ankhtahr on 23 Apr 2014, 05:26
It has too much, and therefore faced deletion.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Detachable Felix on 23 Apr 2014, 05:35
Oh I'm very much aware of that, ankh.  :-P

Premature Speculation seems to be a problem here in this forum,
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Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 23 Apr 2014, 06:19
Several ways this could go:

1. Jim doesn't know who Veronica is. She doesn't tell him.
2. Jim doesn't know who Veronica is. She tells him up front. He runs away.
3. Jim doesn't know who Veronica is. She tells him up front. He's intrigued.
4. Jim knows who Veronica is. He's a fanboy (think this (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=435)). She can't stand it, and drops things.
5. Jim knows who Veronica is. He's a fanboy. She LOVES it. Wedding bells again.
6. Jim knows who Veronica is - but doesn't let on. She doesn't tell him. Big reveal at some awkward moment in the future.
7. Jim knows who Veronica is - but doesn't let on. She reluctantly tells him, and he says, "no big deal."
8. Something completely different.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 23 Apr 2014, 06:57
And now for something completely different...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrudd on 23 Apr 2014, 08:39
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What were you expecting?
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Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 23 Apr 2014, 08:43
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 23 Apr 2014, 12:24
In her personal life, she did have the peanut oil and trout incident, which she was willing to talk about with Dora when they had just met.

Fearless prediction: the impact of Martenmom's past on her getting to know Jim will follow the Principle of Maximum Awkwardness.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 23 Apr 2014, 12:34
in fairness, Dora did recognise her on sight, and her dad knows her too.. i guess a little trout/peanut oil anecdote would be more acceptable in that circumstance than first coffee date.

also, with VV saying she's self-employed.. she might have only said "i'm a professional model" or "i do modelling sometimes" to gain some common ground. she did know beforehand that he owned the bakery.

that said, i would like this to go smoothly. Ms. Reed has always struck me as quite a nice lady.

Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Platypodes on 23 Apr 2014, 13:40
I would expect that V.V. has told Jim what she does for work--she seems very open about it--and Jim replied by telling her what he does for work.  Her telling him about what she does publicly and professionally wouldn't automatically have to lead to his telling her what he does or doesn't like to do privately in the bedroom.  The very fact that we know nothing about what Jim is into sexually indicates that he's at least a little bit private about such things, and V.V. might find it a nice change from her work life to get to know a man without focusing on kink right from the start.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 23 Apr 2014, 15:28
The very fact that we know nothing about what Jim is into sexually indicates that he's at least a little bit private about such things,

Strictly, it indicates only that the matter has not come up in the comic - whether that's down to Jeph or Jim is inknown.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Fenriswolf on 23 Apr 2014, 15:35
Yeah, it's possible she's not into it personally. If it is a dealbreaker for her, as it is for plenty of kinky people, I would have expected it to come up, that's all - though if he does know it's her job then at least he's not horrified by it. As for the rolling eyes, personally yes I would have wanted to make sure we're nominally compatible in bed before meeting someone. It's not that weird.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 23 Apr 2014, 15:35
Well they do say opposites attract.

Or it could go Hypergolic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 23 Apr 2014, 17:07
Sounds of QC:

The sonic boom from the "Hanner of the Gods" should be coming round again.    7 (18.4%)
When the boot's on the knob, put the headphones on!    4 (10.5%)
The crack of Mom's whip.    2 (5.3%)
The sound of Jim screaming as he runs away! Runs away!    4 (10.5%)
The shouts of horror when Angus reveals he's moving away!    2 (5.3%)
...or groans when he reveals he didn't get the job!    1 (2.6%)
Cake batter and big boobs?    4 (10.5%)
THE CAKE IS A LIE!    2 (5.3%)
Space Ham, Space Waffles, and the Finest Space Tea!    4 (10.5%)
DJENT DJENT DJERRRRRRRRRRR    4 (10.5%)
Smirk of contempt.    4 (10.5%)

Total Members Voted: 38
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 23 Apr 2014, 19:26
Ms. Reed has always struck me as quite a nice lady.

I will be crushed if you didn't do that on purpose.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 23 Apr 2014, 20:32
Taking one more look at the comic from Wednesday - does she intentionally leave that white streak in her hair, ala Rogue from X-Men?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Eddie 88 on 23 Apr 2014, 20:39
Marten keeps making those faces at his mom like insinuating everything she says has to do with sex, and then he gets all mad when she brings up sex. He's the one who keeps going there! She's being a very good girl with regards to his boundaries for once.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: aliensporebomb on 23 Apr 2014, 20:49
I have a weird feeling about this latest development.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 23 Apr 2014, 21:06
Someone steady like Marten would make a wonderful big brother for Sam.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 23 Apr 2014, 21:46
Sam could be Deathmole's new lead singer! (In about, oh, 10-12 years...)

Three Dads would more than offset Mom's domineering... in most cases. Not this one, though.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: celticgeek on 23 Apr 2014, 21:53
So MANY Dads!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 23 Apr 2014, 22:46
But what have his dads ever done for him?

This is a semiserious question.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Arancaytar on 23 Apr 2014, 23:08
And if those four ever split up and remarry, he could end up with eight parents!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 24 Apr 2014, 00:11
Does today's P2 Martenmom have green hair?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 24 Apr 2014, 00:43
There might be an awkward moment when Sam asks what VV does for a living. But Sam is a tough girl, I guess she can handle it. I guess she would not approve, though.

Sam as Marten's stepsister might be interesting. Marten will need to toughen up if he is to gain Sam's respect. However, Sam and Faye are good friends, and Sam might use her stepbrother just to hang out more with Faye. Marten and Faye's apartment will not be a very safe place.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 24 Apr 2014, 00:46
I'd suggest that Marten's a bit old to be counting dads like that.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Sidhekin on 24 Apr 2014, 00:51
Does today's P2 Martenmom have green hair?
Yes.  Hang on to your copy; it may be valuable some day.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 24 Apr 2014, 00:55
How remarkably well adjusted by Marten's standards.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: anahata on 24 Apr 2014, 01:53
How remarkably well adjusted by Marten's standards.

The effects of the Hannersplosion haven't worn off yet.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Schmee on 24 Apr 2014, 01:54
I see that Marten goes for quantity over quality in the "My dad is better than your dad" game...
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 24 Apr 2014, 01:58
'My dad could beat up your dad!'
'What, all three? DOUBT IT.'
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 24 Apr 2014, 03:51
If this does happen for Marten friend, counting in laws he will be approaching my level. I had four moms at one point.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Apr 2014, 04:25
I'd suggest that Marten's a bit old to be counting dads like that.
I'm not sure I follow.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Eddie 88 on 24 Apr 2014, 05:49
I have a weird feeling about this latest development.

Weird how?

Someone steady like Marten would make a wonderful big brother for Sam.

I thought Faye was fantastic with Sam.

Does today's P2 Martenmom have green hair?

Not on my monitor.

I love how everyone still calls her Martenmom, lol.

There might be an awkward moment when Sam asks what VV does for a living. But Sam is a tough girl, I guess she can handle it. I guess she would not approve, though.

Why not? I'd think she'd think it's cool. She's a rather rough-and-tumble girl; that Veronica has probably whips and chains and stuff, and bosses men around for a living might be seen as cool. (Though I suspect Sam will dislike any woman her dad dates, I just don't think she'd have a specific problem with Veronica's career.)

(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

I'd suggest that Marten's a bit old to be counting dads like that.

I've always seen the dad-counting as him being supportive.

EDIT: Fun fact -- it was Jeph's thirtieth birthday exactly 1000 strips ago :o
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 24 Apr 2014, 06:02
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Vera is a separate name in its own right from a completely different source (it was my mother's name, as it happens).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Haseo on 24 Apr 2014, 06:04
SO how about that typo in the last panel, guys.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 24 Apr 2014, 06:06
Typos are more fun when they change the meaning, though; that one's a bit boring.  But well spotted - it's an easy one to miss.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Eddie 88 on 24 Apr 2014, 07:18
Also shouldn't there be a comma after "out" in that last speech bubble?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Nepiophage on 24 Apr 2014, 07:33
I'd say it was optional
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 08:44
The lack of the comma and the "h" doesn't affect the meaning of the statement.

Technically I have four moms and three dads, but two of the moms are at below room temperature at the moment.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Barmymoo on 24 Apr 2014, 08:52
I consider myself to have four parents, or maybe even six (I was briefly unofficially fostered).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 24 Apr 2014, 09:36
If this does happen for Marten friend, counting in laws he will be approaching my level. I had four moms at one point.

One of my teachers had three mothers-in-law. Her husband's father had been married three times, all when he was a child. No two could be in a room together. All would be gravely insulted if not invited.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 24 Apr 2014, 10:00
I had three mothers in law, my ex-wife was raised by a lesbian couple who later split, and MiL A got together with MiL C. MiL B was my favorite, but I lost the custody battle for her.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Platypodes on 24 Apr 2014, 11:36
Marten -- the man with three dads!

Nicely predicted.
Why not? I'd think she'd think it's cool. She's a rather rough-and-tumble girl; that Veronica has probably whips and chains and stuff, and bosses men around for a living might be seen as cool. (Though I suspect Sam will dislike any woman her dad dates, I just don't think she'd have a specific problem with Veronica's career.)
Yeah. I suspect that the erotic aspect would go over Sam's head and she'd just think that any career that uses badass toys was pretty cool.  Sam, while very tough and smart, is in some ways pretty young for her age and not really showing signs of puberty yet, and I can picture her playing with V.V.'s BDSM gear in a totally nonsexual way. ("I am Whipmaster, master of whips!")

As far as disliking women her dad dates, wasn't she cool with Dora's date with Jim?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 24 Apr 2014, 13:03
I thought Faye was fantastic with Sam.

You're absolutely right!  Marten couldn't offer the same hands-on practical education, unless Sam is into music. He'd treat her as respectfully as Faye did, and more politely. At her age that's like water in a desert.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: toffee-skye on 24 Apr 2014, 13:48
Ms. Reed has always struck me as quite a nice lady.

I will be crushed if you didn't do that on purpose.

oh, believe me, i did. but if you still want to get crushed, i'm sure Ms. Reed would accomodate!  :evil:

the idea of having such an extended family tree is insane. i know a guy who is his own cousin. please, please, don't ask me to explain how, because i do not get it myself. three dads, compared to that, is kinda tame.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Apr 2014, 13:59
Many, many years ago when he was twenty-three...oh wait, you said cousin.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 24 Apr 2014, 15:24
Three Dads

That would be a great name for a singing group!


Hmmmm, Marten as Manager/Songwriter?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Redball on 24 Apr 2014, 15:45
Sure, but can they sing?

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 24 Apr 2014, 15:50
That depends on the Vocal Coach

At worst, there's always Autotune    ;D


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Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Redball on 24 Apr 2014, 16:01
Thanks.

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Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Smallest on 24 Apr 2014, 16:12
I love today's comic but Veronica's hair in panel two! Ahhhh!

And I'm pretty sure she will have disclosed her work. She's not secretive about it, they're adults, and work is something that generally gets mentioned early. And if she hasn't, I mean, she googled him. He could easily have done the same
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Nepiophage on 24 Apr 2014, 17:02
I've just noticed -- Veronica has left her bag in Marten's apartment.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: douçaine on 24 Apr 2014, 17:18
That depends on the Vocal Coach

Us classical vocal coaches fiercely discourage singers from sounding like Pavarotti in the first place. He's a bad role model for pretty much everything music related.
Three Dads isn't that far from Three Tenors. How about Three Tenors who happen to have Children?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Smallest on 24 Apr 2014, 17:33
I've just noticed -- Veronica has left her bag in Marten's apartment.

Thus cementing her deal with the couch.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Apr 2014, 17:45
That depends on the Vocal Coach

Us classical vocal coaches fiercely discourage singers from sounding like Pavarotti in the first place. He's a bad role model for pretty much everything music related.
Three Dads isn't that far from Three Tenors. How about Three Tenors who happen to have Children?
I don't really know anything about Pavarotti, but...what's wrong with sounding like Pavarotti?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zwammy on 24 Apr 2014, 17:51
'My dad could beat up your dad!'
'What, all three? DOUBT IT.'

That would be made of win.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 18:32
Jeph's out of the country, and tomorrow is Friday.

He is going to cliff-hanger us, isn't he?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 24 Apr 2014, 18:36
I've just noticed -- Veronica has left her bag in Marten's apartment.

Where Pintsize can play with the contents.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: douçaine on 24 Apr 2014, 19:39
Going off topic, but it's worth mentioning, if you like picking apart vocal techniques:
Pavarotti had good enough luck to have a huge lyric voice (rare), and bad enough luck for it to be minimally agile. Therefore, his phrases and rhythms were always somewhat clumsy--there's that certain breathless, tense, disorganized quality, which apparently made him hard to conduct and accompany. The average singer shouldn't imitate that style of singing, because the average singer should have a more maneuverable voice naturally, or work hard to develop one. His way of approaching high notes successfully circumvents the problem, which is why he sounds nice, but anyone who has an ear for technique gets a little uncomfortable (he's covering his own mistakes, essentially). Same problem with some big female singers; anyone else tries it, and it sounds contrived and ridiculous. It's hard to explain with words. If you listen to his masterclasses, by the way, even he realized this, and did not try to lead students into doom (Technique of Doom, with the Phrasing of Doom); he spoke about the passaggio, and managing breath, and expression, and so on. However, I use his recordings sometimes to show singers how to properly cover high notes; he struck a perfect balance, which gives him such a superb, ringing sound color (further assisted by a natural tendency to be loud).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Apr 2014, 21:25
Thanks for explaining!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 21:33
COMIC!

Sam's WHOA just makes the entire comic.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 21:34
Sounds of QC:

The sonic boom from the "Hanner of the Gods" should be coming round again.    10 (23.3%)

When the boot's on the knob, put the headphones on!    4 (9.3%)
The crack of Mom's whip.    3 (7%)
The sound of Jim screaming as he runs away! Runs away!    4 (9.3%)
The shouts of horror when Angus reveals he's moving away!    3 (7%)
...or groans when he reveals he didn't get the job!    1 (2.3%)
Cake batter and big boobs?    4 (9.3%)
THE CAKE IS A LIE!    2 (4.7%)
Space Ham, Space Waffles, and the Finest Space Tea!    4 (9.3%)
DJENT DJENT DJERRRRRRRRRRR    4 (9.3%)
Smirk of contempt.    4 (9.3%)

Total Members Voted: 43
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: celticgeek on 24 Apr 2014, 21:35
Psychic Dora and impressed Sam.  Whoa!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 21:38
And a new poll is up - the once-traditional MOMENT OF THE WEEK!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: mustang6172 on 24 Apr 2014, 21:41
Comic loads in IE but not Firefox.  Usually it's the other way around.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Apr 2014, 21:42
It wasn't working on Chrome so I went to the image directly, but now it's loading.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 24 Apr 2014, 21:43
Yeah, I had to futz with it a bit before it finally loaded. Server propagation, I suspect.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 24 Apr 2014, 21:50
For a second I thought he was going to warn Dora that their date was going to be at CoD.... that would have been weird.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: akronnick on 24 Apr 2014, 21:54
Dora is one chill bro.  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: FunkyTuba on 24 Apr 2014, 21:58
I loved that moment of dramatic irony before Dora pulled the psychic card.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 24 Apr 2014, 21:59
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Vera is a separate name in its own right from a completely different source (it was my mother's name, as it happens).
In fact, Vera means "faith" in Russian (as I am sure you are aware).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 24 Apr 2014, 22:10
Dora is in tune with the spectral voices of the aether (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=83).
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Nepiophage on 25 Apr 2014, 01:10
Send for Hannelore (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2036)

My own prediction for Monday's strip --

JIM: You know her?
DORA (or FAYE): She's Marten's mom.
JIM: But she's not old enough . . . Oh.

Ouch!
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 25 Apr 2014, 02:35
Faye and Sam can make a second sword (http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2464), and complete the set (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php?topic=29008.msg1163853#msg1163853).

Jim has ditched the soul-patch (good) but not the oddly sparse stubble?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 25 Apr 2014, 02:55
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Vera is a separate name in its own right from a completely different source (it was my mother's name, as it happens).
In fact, Vera means "faith" in Russian (as I am sure you are aware).

Quote from: Jayne Cobb
"Six men came to kill me one time, and the best of them carried this. It's a Callahan Full-bore Auto-lock. Customized trigger, double cartridge, thorough gauge. This is my very favorite gun... I call it 'Vera'."
(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ICIV_tn_2779.jpg)



Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 25 Apr 2014, 03:19
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Vera is a separate name in its own right from a completely different source (it was my mother's name, as it happens).
In fact, Vera means "faith" in Russian (as I am sure you are aware).

Vera means true in Italian. Veronica means true image. -o not -a because image is male. Somebody made up a story about a piece of cloth showing a picture of Jesus because a woman wiped his face with it on the way to the crucifixion. If the name "true image" was made for this fictitious woman as part of the story or if it was added later I don't know.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 25 Apr 2014, 04:16
Hahahaha, Dora, what a perfect response to Jim's saying "You're psychic"!  :-D

Of course, while Sam is impressed with Dora's "psychic abilities", Jim will undoubtedly be suspicious that either (a) Dora knows this woman somehow, or (b) Dora's been stalking him. (For maximum drama, he would jump immediately to b.)

Does today's P2 Martenmom have green hair?

Sure looks like it to me.

(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Veronica Lodge in the Archie comics is sometimes called Ronnie for short, IIRC.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: GarandMarine on 25 Apr 2014, 04:27
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Vera is a separate name in its own right from a completely different source (it was my mother's name, as it happens).
In fact, Vera means "faith" in Russian (as I am sure you are aware).

Quote from: Jayne Cobb
"Six men came to kill me one time, and the best of them carried this. It's a Callahan Full-bore Auto-lock. Customized trigger, double cartridge, thorough gauge. This is my very favorite gun... I call it 'Vera'."
(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ICIV_tn_2779.jpg)

Quit postin' pictures of me, I'm liable to to all embarrassed.


In other news my favorite thing in today's comic is that Sam is already on Faye's shoulders by panel four and that is both hilarious and adorable~
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Zebediah on 25 Apr 2014, 05:38
Jim, Jim, Jim. We need to talk, man. It's good that you shaved the soul patch for your date with Veronica, but YOU SHOULD HAVE SHAVED THE REST OF YOUR FACE TOO.

Or else grown the beard all the way out. This in-between stubble just shows a serious inability to commit.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mlle Germain on 25 Apr 2014, 05:44
 :lol:
I like today's comic.

Jim, Jim, Jim. We need to talk, man. It's good that you shaved the soul patch for your date with Veronica, but YOU SHOULD HAVE SHAVED THE REST OF YOUR FACE TOO.

Or else grown the beard all the way out. This in-between stubble just shows a serious inability to commit.
Oh yes, I agree. This kind of looks like he just forgot to shave or didn't have time - which maybe is actually the case.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: retrosteve on 25 Apr 2014, 06:12
Strangely, Jim left the patchy stubble, but seems to have Grecian-formula'd away the grey temples!  And worn a suit.

Is he trying hard to look his best, but being lovably disorganized?

Or is he really into stubble?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: NilsO on 25 Apr 2014, 08:46
Hahahaha, Dora, what a perfect response to Jim's saying "You're psychic"!  :-D

Of course, while Sam is impressed with Dora's "psychic abilities", Jim will undoubtedly be suspicious that either (a) Dora knows this woman somehow, or (b) Dora's been stalking him. (For maximum drama, he would jump immediately to b.)
Thinking about it, I guess Jim has every reason to be very suspicious. Like a coincidence beyond belief, and beyond any rational explanation. Still, VV must have sought him out somehow, and initiated contact. Perhaps VV controls one of the NSFW websites Jim is a member of, leading him to theory (a). No doubt Jim is a long-time VV fanboy, and being contacted by VV herself must have been a dream come true.

Theory (b) requires serious hacking abilities. Dora might have hired Marigold to do the job.

Anyway, Jim should run away ASAP.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Neko_Ali on 25 Apr 2014, 09:27
I'm not sure why Jim is surprised at all? Unless Veronica didn't mention she's Marten's mom. I rather presumed that was by some way brought up as to why someone from the opposite coast even knew of him, let alone had a reason to contact him. That they had people they knew in common. Marten and Dora particularly, but the rest of the coffee shop crew as well.

I think it's a bit amusing myself that Dora went out with Marten, and a date with Jim, who is now going to go on a date with Marten's mom. :)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 25 Apr 2014, 09:38
I'm not seeing the green at all in any of the VV panels. (shrug)

He hasn't replied at all to how Dora knows the "Veronica" part. That's going to be an interesting way to start next week.

===

And, as for THIS week:

MOMENT OF THE WEEK TIME!

TWO WEEKS?    0 (0%)
"I just wanna KNOW, y'know?"    0 (0%)
Glad we had sex before all the emotional talky stuff.    0 (0%)
Walking is better than headphones.    0 (0%)
She flew across the country for COFFEE.    2 (6.7%)
Common sense was never one of his (or her) strong suits.    3 (10%)
"We have a lot in common."    0 (0%)
"Not THAT. (Well, not that I know of.)"    0 (0%)
I didn't know moms could blush.    4 (13.3%)
Good luck, mom. I love you.    3 (10%)
I could end up with three dads! That's so many DADS!    5 (16.7%)
This is gonna sound awkward...    0 (0%)
You have a coffee date and this is the only place you trust Sam.    3 (10%)
You're psychic.    1 (3.3%)
Her name is Veronica, you met her online, and she's here from California on business.    5 (16.7%)
WHOAAAA.    4 (13.3%)

Total Members Voted: 30
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Smallest on 25 Apr 2014, 10:29
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Veronica Lodge in the Archie comics is sometimes called Ronnie for short, IIRC.
,

My mouse, Veronica, and a little girl I know named Veronica both go by Ronnie, plus there is miss Lodge so I believe it is acceptable.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Kugai on 25 Apr 2014, 12:21
Dora Bianchi, Licensed Commercial Telepath.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: vidugavia on 25 Apr 2014, 12:45
Well. VV:s first mail, to the bakery's mailbox, might have looked something like this:

"Hello Sexy!

My name is Veronica. I'm a mature professional model living in California. I like self-sufficient men who enjoys a firm hand at their side. I dislike drinking alone and like long walks under the stars. Click the link for some pictures of me and and please answer this mail if you are ready for love.

/Veronica"

 :-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: aliensporebomb on 25 Apr 2014, 15:43
I KNEW IT!!!!!!!

:)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: mustang6172 on 25 Apr 2014, 21:33
I wonder if Jeph is setting us up for something next week.  When Sam last visited CoD, Jeph appeared to make a deliberate point of having Sam distracted while Tai kissed Dora.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Loki on 25 Apr 2014, 23:26
When was that?
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 26 Apr 2014, 01:12
2471.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: foolsguinea on 26 Apr 2014, 18:20
Dora kind of saved this week for me.

I thought Marten's punchline Thursday fell flat.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: HiFranc on 27 Apr 2014, 01:50
The more I think about it the more freaked I think he'll be about Marten:

Dora: Marten's ex
Dora, who he went on date with, is now dating Marten's boss
He's about to go on a date with Marten's mother
And Marten dated one of his employees
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Mr_Rose on 27 Apr 2014, 04:45
Poor Jim, trapped in the Martrix without ever even having met the man(-child), IIRC.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 27 Apr 2014, 05:41
MOMENT OF THE WEEK TIME!

TWO WEEKS?    0 (0%)
"I just wanna KNOW, y'know?"    0 (0%)
Glad we had sex before all the emotional talky stuff.    1 (2.3%)
Walking is better than headphones.    0 (0%)
She flew across the country for COFFEE.    2 (4.5%)
Common sense was never one of his or her strong suits.    4 (9.1%)
"We have a lot in common."    0 (0%)
"Not THAT. (Well, not that I know of.)"    0 (0%)
I didn't know moms could blush.    5 (11.4%)
Good luck, mom. I love you.    3 (6.8%)
I could end up with three dads! That's so many DADS!    9 (20.5%)
This is gonna sound awkward...    0 (0%)
You have a coffee date and this is the only place you trust Sam.    3 (6.8%)
You're psychic.    1 (2.3%)
Her name is Veronica, you met her online, and she's here from California on business.    9 (20.5%)
WHOAAAA.    7 (15.9%)

Total Members Voted: 44
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 27 Apr 2014, 14:41
Enmeshed in the pushpins and colored string.
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: cesariojpn on 27 Apr 2014, 18:13
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

Veronica Lodge in the Archie comics is sometimes called Ronnie for short, IIRC.

Like the Two Ronnies? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Ronnies)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Akima on 28 Apr 2014, 02:39
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

You can call her anything you like, but her name is Veronica... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zifeVbK8b-g#t=29)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: Storel on 28 Apr 2014, 10:32
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

You can call her anything you like, but her name is Veronica... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zifeVbK8b-g#t=29)

I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned that song...  8-)
Title: Re: WCDT: 2686-2690 (21-25 April 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Post by: KOK on 28 Apr 2014, 22:55
(Also, is Vera a nickname for Veronica? 'cause it's a hassle typing out the full name.)

You can call her anything you like, but her name is Veronica... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zifeVbK8b-g#t=29)

I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned that song...  8-)

The name always makes me think of this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjo1PZ4UIwg

The fanfare at the start is not part of the song.