MAY: "Yo, who's the mil-spec infantry bot...? Wait... I know that transponder code... Bubbles? Ohmigod!"
BUBBLES: "Wait... It's you! You embezzled my pension, you glitch! I wouldn't have to work in that hell-pit if it weren't for you and your Turing-damned mid-runtime identity crisis!"
Teh shirt becoming a maple leaf? Come on, obviously, the 'T' would go missing!
Marten trades in the 'Teh' shirt for an 'Eh' shirt.
MAY: "Yo, who's the mil-spec infantry bot...? Wait... I know that transponder code... Bubbles? Ohmigod!"
BUBBLES: "Wait... It's you! You embezzled my pension, you glitch! I wouldn't have to work in that hell-pit if it weren't for you and your Turing-damned mid-runtime identity crisis!"
MOMO: "Who the HELL ASS BALLS has a 750M pension?"
In the mid-term, I want to see Bubbles, sans armour, wearing civvies and walking around with Faye. Naturally, all of Faye's strange friends insist on coming over to introduce themselves and Bubbles finds that she actually likes having social interactions once she gets over the major hump of the 'I am a killing machine'.
Teh shirt becoming a maple leaf? Come on, obviously, the 'T' would go missing!
Exactly, how is this not an option??QuoteMarten trades in the 'Teh' shirt for an 'Eh' shirt.
I actually did a double take when the second option turned out not to be this.
A lot of robots don't wear clothing. The only ones who do are the ones with chassis closest in appearance to human form.
Gordon would like several pairs of socks for Christmas.
Well now I'm freaked out.
Piercings in general do that to me.
Well now I'm freaked out.
Piercings in general do that to me.
The idea of GETTING a piercing does that to me, but people who have them get +6 to Charisma, in my book*
*There are limits, yes, and my book is not in agreement with D&D handbooks.
While she probably does use it for skin, for certain values of "skin," she said it is removable.
Momo's skin comes off, so it's probably not that odd. Most of the robot gladiators seem to be dressed in nothing, too.
On the other hand, I would love to see Claire with a motorcycle. Give her a Moto Guzzi V7 and she would rock it like a hurricane.
Why? Because he doesn't immediatelygo along with her current whim? I'd say he's being the voice of reason, not being critical.Maybe it's just because of his facial expression, but it looks like he's being a condescending dick about it.
On the other hand, I would love to see Claire with a motorcycle. Give her a Moto Guzzi V7 and she would rock it like a hurricane.
It looks more like concern to me, but to each their own.Why? Because he doesn't immediatelygo along with her current whim? I'd say he's being the voice of reason, not being critical.Maybe it's just because of his facial expression, but it looks like he's being a condescending dick about it.
Am I alone in thinking that getting a nose peirceing is nowhere near as extreme as changing her whole goddamn sex?There's a difference, though. Changing her sex is, something functional in that it brings her body image in line with who she feels she is. It's comparing apples and oranges.
Naturally there is nothing wrong with it, but if we're comparing extremism in body mods...
she seems to have been psyching herself up for this. She may not be open to being talked out of it.
Personal bias: I think no one should get septum piercings. :-\
I have quite enough identity as it is, thanks. In fact, probably a bit too much to really be part of polite society. I have a tendency to accidentally freak people out or frighten them. So there's really no point adding anything else that might make them feel threatened. Especially the guys from Japan.
Am I alone in thinking that getting a nose piercing is nowhere near as extreme as changing her whole goddamn sex?
Well, there was some indication that Claire might be interested in enjoying the 'endorphin kick' thing again.That was one of the first things that crossed my mind.
Realtalk: People with septum piercings always make me think of cattle, regardless of what the piercing itself actually looks like. I can't help it.
Am I alone in thinking that getting a nose peirceing is nowhere near as extreme as changing her whole goddamn sex?
Naturally there is nothing wrong with it, but if we're comparing extremism in body mods...
let it close upWhich for a septum piercing takes a very short time. I got one in college, had it for a couple days but took it out because I couldn't sleep, knowing it would close up (and it did by morning).
Realtalk: People with septum piercings always make me think of cattle, regardless of what the piercing itself actually looks like. I can't help it.Those rings on bulls are means of controlling them, which makes me wonder if it works similarly on humans. And that might be part of Marten's practical knowledge (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1302), and the mental image might make him uncomfortable.
IMHO she should mostly stay away from EXPLOSIONS.Don't motorcycles usually work on explosions?
Motorcycles should be okay, though.
Teh shirt becoming a maple leaf? Come on, obviously, the 'T' would go missing!No the T would not go missing but become the stylized T for Toronto - so a T'eh shirt instead of the TO normally purveyed to tourists.
Also, HANNERS IS CUTE WHEN SHE'S EXCITED
On the other hand, I would love to see Claire with a motorcycle. Give her a Moto Guzzi V7 and she would rock it like a hurricane.
Don't motorcycles usually work on explosions?Not if they are electric.
Would the same hold true for a piercing that was had for a few years and fully healed, though? As I understand it, pretty much any fresh piercing has the capacity to close right up, though perhaps not so quickly.let it close upWhich for a septum piercing takes a very short time. I got one in college, had it for a couple days but took it out because I couldn't sleep, knowing it would close up (and it did by morning).
Cool Claire is just regular Claire in ray-bans.I think those are 3D glasses. :parrot:
Why are pierced ears ok with you? Because they're "standard"?
Shadowrun Librarian, I'm thinking something like this.(click to show/hide)
Shadowrun Librarian, I'm thinking something like this.(click to show/hide)
I... I agree with Madness on this one...
My ears were pierced for about six months, and were stretched out a bit. Shortly after I took them out they basically disappeared.
Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
Oh, okay, so it's a cyberpunk animé?
Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
I'm not the judgmental sort, but whose first reaction when they hear of something new is to look it up on Deviantart? As opposed to Googling it, or Wikipediaing it, or doing something involving improper use of a proper noun as a verbing it?
It's a cyberpunk tabletop game.
What? I can't hear you :wow:My ears were pierced for about six months, and were stretched out a bit. Shortly after I took them out they basically disappeared.
Wow! Your ears DISAPPEARED? :claireface:
Google image search would still make more sense.Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
I'm not the judgmental sort, but whose first reaction when they hear of something new is to look it up on Deviantart? As opposed to Googling it, or Wikipediaing it, or doing something involving improper use of a proper noun as a verbing it?
Think about it - I'm looking for clues about an appearance aesthetic.
Think about it - I'm looking for clues about an appearance aesthetic.
Google image search would still make more sense.
Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
I'm not the judgmental sort, but whose first reaction when they hear of something new is to look it up on Deviantart? As opposed to Googling it, or Wikipediaing it, or doing something involving improper use of a proper noun as a verbing it?
Think about it - I'm looking for clues about an appearance aesthetic.It's a cyberpunk tabletop game.
As I said to Truec, it's more the visual aesthetic that was an important factor in my research here. I tend to think visual anyway so I get a better handle on things if I have plenty of pictures. :-P
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Anyway - Decker Librarian. Is there any hint whatsoever that brain/Internet direct connection 'jacks' exist in the QC universe? It occurs to me that, as Gordon could scan Marten's brainwave patterns remotely, there might be Cyberjack helmets at least. Remember also that Station wanted Hannelore to have a Wi-Fi communications implant so that they could interact physically in a virtual space.
I'm laying down my marker here that the technology exists but is hellishly classified and restricted to specialised military, industrial, scientific and intelligence applications. Ordinary men and women in the street can't have one and, if you've got one and get fired, it's cut out of your head. Marten and Claire are probably not aware of these facts due to said classified nature. Oddly enough, I've got a feeling that all the AIs know about it either directly or indirectly but don't talk about it. Maybe they don't like the idea of too many Squishies being able to access The Grid?
What? I can't hear you :wow:My ears were pierced for about six months, and were stretched out a bit. Shortly after I took them out they basically disappeared.
Wow! Your ears DISAPPEARED? :claireface:
(Alternate joke: I can't 'ear you :clairedoge:)
Mainly because you aren't going to find official materials on devArt 99% of the time. I'd personally much rather have reliable info on a subject, if I'm going through the (minor) trouble of looking it up, and devArt is far from a reliable source. Even in your own search, you were misinformed based on bad info due to relying in fanart for a source.Think about it - I'm looking for clues about an appearance aesthetic.
Google image search would still make more sense.
Why? Seriously?
I've had lots of bad experiences from Google's image search but have never failed to find a relevant image on the top line of a DeviantArt search.
Metallica_Uncle_84 @jephjacques 12 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/jephjacques/status/639232192409939968)
Something melted or is on fire or has achieved sentience and gone on strike at my server farm! QC will be back whenever the problem is fixed
Marten doesn't believe her.
Love panel 3 Claire. And 4. Most Claires, really.
Also, it must be the eagle on fire, what monster would set fire to a book? :roll:
what monster would set fire to a book? :roll:
In other news, Jeph DREW this picture, it's directly below the comic. The book is in fact, intact.
So is the eagle; there's no fire at all, strangely.
THE EAGLE IS THE FLAME seriously, look at that feathering no bird has feathers like that it is firebird
THE EAGLE IS THE FLAME seriously, look at that feathering no bird has feathers like that it is firebird
And it is clearly recovering a burned book from the ashes. 8-)
I once did burn a few books to stay warm. But they were old law books, so I don't figure they count much.
Also, it must be the eagle on fire, what monster would set fire to a book? :roll:
Funnily enough, one of the widely-accepted methods of destroying old bibles is by burning them.
Funnily enough, one of the widely-accepted methods of destroying old bibles is by burning them.
Probably the same logic that makes burning the preferred disposal method for American flags...better to respectfully dispose of them then let them sit in tatters, if you're into attaching mythical significance to symbols that is.
I'll have to chime in and be one of the people who shudders at the idea of burning books. It's much like Heinrich Heine said "Dort wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen." (those who burn books will end up burning people)
It's funny, I "liked" Truec's comment and then realized after I read this that even though I don't consider myself a visual person, and will actually often leave a webpage when it turns out to be video rather than writing, that I had done an image search first for approximately the same reason that Benrg gives without really thinking about it or even realizing it was the same thing until I read this.Okay, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. Give me a second...
*Looks up Shadowrun on DeviantArt*
I'm not the judgmental sort, but whose first reaction when they hear of something new is to look it up on Deviantart? As opposed to Googling it, or Wikipediaing it, or doing something involving improper use of a proper noun as a verbing it?
Think about it - I'm looking for clues about an appearance aesthetic.It's a cyberpunk tabletop game.
As I said to Truec, it's more the visual aesthetic that was an important factor in my research here. I tend to think visual anyway so I get a better handle on things if I have plenty of pictures. :-P
Also, it must be the eagle on fire, what monster would set fire to a book? :roll:While it might be a legend (the account was written by an official of the succeeding dynasty) the famous "Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_of_books_and_burying_of_scholars) supposedly ordered by Qin Shi Huang 213-210 BC is the earliest example I know.
I don't want body mods until they're actually useful.
Tattoos? No. Piercings? Probably not unless it gives me a handier way to wear, eg, my glasses, or if I ever need one my hearing aid. I'm always thinking "why does this seem like a good idea to so many people?" and I never come up with an answer that's more useful than some identity thing.
I don't want body mods until they're actually useful.
Tattoos? No. Piercings? Probably not unless it gives me a handier way to wear, eg, my glasses, or if I ever need one my hearing aid. I'm always thinking "why does this seem like a good idea to so many people?" and I never come up with an answer that's more useful than some identity thing.
This is a bit of an odd point of view. Why do you wear clothes that are anything except grey? Why do you get your hair cut? Neither of these things are useful. Could be argued that a haircut is useful in some cases, I guess, but then I could also say 'why do you not shave your head all summer and grow your hair all winter?'.
Piercings can be an identity thing. They can also be something someone likes the look of, like any item of clothing.
I can understand that kind of view very well - body mods are always a risk, one way or the other (allergic reaction, hitting a nerve...), for... fashion, more or less. If you exchange your grey shirt for a red one, or getting your hair cut in a practical way, you don't risk infection just for fashion. Yes, fashion - asserting your identity would be a lot different if everybody got modded, and the way people get mods changes over time as well.
Also, when I see a septum piercing, I always think of cows. I can't help myself.I've never seen or heard of a cow with a nose ring. Do you mean a bull? Or is it (as I am beginning to suspect) that in the USA "cow" means any bovine regardless of age or sex, not specifically an adult female after her first calf?
I can understand that kind of view very well - body mods are always a risk, one way or the other (allergic reaction, hitting a nerve...), for... fashion, more or less. If you exchange your grey shirt for a red one, or getting your hair cut in a practical way, you don't risk infection just for fashion. Yes, fashion - asserting your identity would be a lot different if everybody got modded, and the way people get mods changes over time as well.
Virtually nothing in life worth having comes without risk. In fact, plenty of things in life that are deemed essential - crossing the street, getting into a car, ever, getting surgery on something non-life threatening - have plenty of risk.
Also, when I see a septum piercing, I always think of cows. I can't help myself.I've never seen or heard of a cow with a nose ring. Do you mean a bull? Or is it (as I am beginning to suspect) that in the USA "cow" means any bovine regardless of age or sex, not specifically an adult female after her first calf?
for me at least.
for me at least.
And that's the thing.
It's a personal choice and people shouldn't be judged harshly because they like how a nose ring looks, even if you personally believe it looks bovine. You like septum piercings, get one. You don't like them, whatever your reasons, don't. Simple as that.
Personally, I'm a fan, but I'd look like an idiot with one. My face is all wrong, and I'm terrified of needles besides. So I'm right in the middle, got mad respect for anyone who does it, never doing it myself
I don't much care for the way the word 'fashion' is being used either.What word should I use? I was trying to express that it was an aesthetic choice, similar to the choice of getting a certain kind of haircut or wearing certain kinds of clothes. You yourself drew those parallels.
I'd tattoo my body if it was necessary to fight cancer,
I won't judge anybody for body mods
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/tattoo.png)I'd tattoo my body if it was necessary to fight cancer,
I have some tattooed marks from my cancer treatment - they were targets for aligning the radiotherapy equipment for each treatment. My first wife hated them because they reminded her of my illness (not, curiously, of my recovery!).
Claire's tattoo idea reminds me of this:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4003/4338621459_3f9a56dbb1_b.jpg)
In other words, agree to disagree?I don't have an opinion on the matter. :)
So, when I called it an important topic in my first post, I didn't know I was being serious. :facepalm:
So, when I called it an important topic in my first post, I didn't know I was being serious. :facepalm:
Shit, dude, way to make an entrance!
So, when I called it an important topic in my first post, I didn't know I was being serious. :facepalm:
Shit, dude, way to make an entrance!
I guess my forum icon is more fitting than I realized. :claireface:
and if it is? getting a completely elective septum ring doesn't free one from being judged by others, just as disliking septum rings doesn't free one from being judged as an old fuddy duddy (which I apparently am :D ) It is pretty pointless to fret about people having a different opinion on the matter (in either direction).I won't judge anybody for body mods
Dude, saying people with septum piercings look like cows (not your exact words, but that's how it reads) sounds pretty judgmental.
Really, this again? Did you not read the whole thing we went through?
Has Marten EVER reacted like this to one of Claire's puns? Don't get me wrong, I do like them. But it really throws me off seeing Marten reacting this way. Is this the power of being in a new relationship? Personally, I thought this strip was over the top. Unless I am mistaken, and Marten has always reacted like this...it's just too much of an attempt at "cuteness" to have him still bent over laughing over her joke. I get it. They are a cute couple. But hitting us over the head with it by completely changing how the characters act is just throwing me out of the comic world.
To be fair, I'm pretty sure my husband laughed more at my stupid jokes when we first started dating. Maybe I'm just a grumpy old lady now. And jealous that I can never think of any good puns on the spot. Haha.
I think I finally have to weigh in with an opinion on the subject.
That was not Claire's best pun.
I think she tried too hard to get it around. To close the loop, if you will. To bring it full circle.
I fear she didn't quite push the point through, if you know what I mean. It's likely to leave an uncomfortable hole.
true... but "have people look at me" and "avoid a painful death" are not exactly on the same level when it comes to reasons for doing things.
Either this will lead to a sibling arms race that ends with Claire and Clinton both looking like biker stereotypes, upping the ante more and more until Claire considers becoming a complete cyborg and their mother has to step in..or this whole arc was a Claire/Clinton Sven/Dora sibling contrast/reconciliation deal...and a chance for Jeph to make that pun.
true... but "have people look at me" and "avoid a painful death" are not exactly on the same level when it comes to reasons for doing things.
Jeph, you've been outdoneThat must be a joke (there are no references in mainstream news sites)
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:-D
We have a thread for keeping things like that neatly tied up out of the way.Puns are by no means restrained to that one thread, though :parrot:
We have a thread for keeping things like that neatly tied up out of the way.Puns are by no means restrained to that one thread, though :parrot:
you misunderstood my comment... my body modifications are in pursuit of "avoiding a painful death"... body art is not.true... but "have people look at me" and "avoid a painful death" are not exactly on the same level when it comes to reasons for doing things.
But assuming the shop your at is sanitary, the risk of 'painful death' is very low. I could also reduce my risk of a painful death by not driving, or just by never leaving my apartment in general. Every moment of our existence we're risking death in some form or another. Should you spend all your time worrying about it or should you spend the time you have doing what you want to do?