Noodles/pasta and ketchup isn't too terrible, better with some mayo so you can pretend it's Russian dressing. Butter and a little salt has usually been my go-to if there's no spaghetti sauce available. A couple of packets of duck sauce left over from some Chinese food is interesting. Mustard or barbecue sauce are definitely out, though.
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Brun's probably right too. Most bartenders or ex-bartenders are, regarding relationships.
Yeah, you could make a case for butter and garlic, but plain ketchup? I had it before, it's not worth the tiny bit of less hassle it is not to have/make pasta sauce. Putting just butter and parmesan or olive oil and garlic on it is just as easy and doesn't gross you out after the first bite.
But then again, Brun seems like the kind of person who wouldn't care enough, and it's nice that she cooks for her friend when she's staying over. Or is it a punishment for Renée for being obnoxious?
Ketchup on noodles? I'd eat the noodles plain before I'd do that.I've been known to put peanut butter on noodles (with appt quantities of water, soy sauce, ginger, water, mango chutney and sweet chilli dipping sauce all blasted in the microwave and stirred thoroughly into a thick sauce)
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly these threads jump sideways into culinary discussion.
I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles. I like to improvise. I also despise ketchup. I can do tomato sauce, but I find the idea of calling ketchup tomato sauce to be disgustingly deceitful. Sure, it's not the intention, and most people don't hate ketchup, but expecting tomato sauce and getting ketchup would be pretty much the worst possible culinary surprise I can imagine, as long as we're involving actual food that won't make me physically sick.
Well now I know not to eat tomato sauce in Australia. Although what do they use with pizza?I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles. I like to improvise. I also despise ketchup. I can do tomato sauce, but I find the idea of calling ketchup tomato sauce to be disgustingly deceitful. Sure, it's not the intention, and most people don't hate ketchup, but expecting tomato sauce and getting ketchup would be pretty much the worst possible culinary surprise I can imagine, as long as we're involving actual food that won't make me physically sick.
Don't come to Australia then as there is no ketchup here. it's called tomato sauce instead.
Well now I know not to eat tomato sauce in Australia. Although what do they use with pizza?I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles. I like to improvise. I also despise ketchup. I can do tomato sauce, but I find the idea of calling ketchup tomato sauce to be disgustingly deceitful. Sure, it's not the intention, and most people don't hate ketchup, but expecting tomato sauce and getting ketchup would be pretty much the worst possible culinary surprise I can imagine, as long as we're involving actual food that won't make me physically sick.
Don't come to Australia then as there is no ketchup here. it's called tomato sauce instead.
Well now I know not to eat tomato sauce in Australia. Although what do they use with pizza?I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles. I like to improvise. I also despise ketchup. I can do tomato sauce, but I find the idea of calling ketchup tomato sauce to be disgustingly deceitful. Sure, it's not the intention, and most people don't hate ketchup, but expecting tomato sauce and getting ketchup would be pretty much the worst possible culinary surprise I can imagine, as long as we're involving actual food that won't make me physically sick.
Don't come to Australia then as there is no ketchup here. it's called tomato sauce instead.
Tomato paste, usually.
Ketchup over noodles sounds like something you'd do when every penny has to count, twice.But you're still spending money on ketchup, money that could be spent on not ketchup without ruining your noodles.
Maybe that's how Elliot got so big, just eating whole loaves of bread in one go.
So now Renee is sexually harrassing someone at their workplace. Stay classy Renee.
You know... after Hannelore and the muffins and now this, I'm wondering if Jeph doesn't eat baked goods the way the rest of us do!
One wonders if Brun is autistic.... :angel:
Maybe that's how Elliot got so big, just eating whole loaves of bread in one go.
Well, it's not a very large loaf...
Ah, Renee. Subtle as a sledgehammer.
Ah, Renee. Subtle as a sledgehammer.
It does explain why she's friends with Brun. They're both deficient in tactfulness, but with Brun it seems more innocent. Renee just seems to lack a filter.
Maybe that's how Elliot got so big, just eating whole loaves of bread in one go.
You know... after Hannelore and the muffins and now this, I'm wondering if Jeph doesn't eat baked goods the way the rest of us do!That's not how people eat delicious baked goods? :parrot:
I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles.Peanuts are used in savory sauces all over south Asia, and I've been served peanut soups/sauces in African restaurants. Nothing strange about it at all, although perhaps it's exotic if one's idea of culinary adventure is a local burger chain instead of Micky D's.
Chicken fried steak, on the other hand, will never be anything but a poverty food. Even if they somehow start serving it in expensive restaurants in Manhattan. It's plain survival food, providing calories and not much else.Delicious survival food. Lethal, but the most delicious foods usually are.
Well, Renee has never been a kind character. Even before getting elevated to secondary status she was shown as rude and angry. The Faye counterpart for the bakery. She's been shown to have some redeeming features in loyalty to her friends. But she's still not nice most of the time, is quite rude and abrasive to everyone. I don't know if she doesn't think before she speaks or just doesn't care.
I never claimed it was strange or exotic. Just tasty.I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles.Peanuts are used in savory sauces all over south Asia, and I've been served peanut soups/sauces in African restaurants. Nothing strange about it at all, although perhaps it's exotic if one's idea of culinary adventure is a local burger chain instead of Micky D's.
So now Renee is sexually harrassing someone at their workplace. Stay classy Renee.
I think she just doesn't get that you aim for the intentional spit-take when someone's drinking, not eating.
That was meant to back you up, Your Dudeness, not smack you down. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.I never claimed it was strange or exotic. Just tasty.I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles.Peanuts are used in savory sauces all over south Asia, and I've been served peanut soups/sauces in African restaurants. Nothing strange about it at all, although perhaps it's exotic if one's idea of culinary adventure is a local burger chain instead of Micky D's.
So now Renee is sexually harrassing someone at their workplace. Stay classy Renee.
I think she just doesn't get that you aim for the intentional spit-take when someone's drinking, not eating.
Depends on what they're eating. If it's a dry-ish bread that makes a lot of crumbs you might get a truly impressive coughing fit!
We're all good, Goaty :)That was meant to back you up, Your Dudeness, not smack you down. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.I never claimed it was strange or exotic. Just tasty.I mean I've used peanut butter with spaghetti with soy sauce to make something not entirely unlike sesame noodles.Peanuts are used in savory sauces all over south Asia, and I've been served peanut soups/sauces in African restaurants. Nothing strange about it at all, although perhaps it's exotic if one's idea of culinary adventure is a local burger chain instead of Micky D's.
Now I want tomorrows Comic
I suspect that Renees motives might be more innocent than we're thinking.
Now I want tomorrows Comic
I suspect that Renees motives might be more innocent than we're thinking.
I read it as simply a method for her to ascertain whether she experiences a physical attraction to Elliot in a state of undress.
Which isn't a particularly sound way to sift through and find any emotional connection, but Renee has the emotional intelligence of a toddler, so that's not surprising.
Chicken fried steak, on the other hand, will never be anything but a poverty food. Even if they somehow start serving it in expensive restaurants in Manhattan. It's plain survival food, providing calories and not much else.
Now I want tomorrows Comic
I suspect that Renees motives might be more innocent than we're thinking.
Well, she's consistent in her lack of class.
And if he asked for parity, she'd scream harassment.
Renee should take profanity classes from May. May uses lots of gutter language, but at least she puts it together imaginatively. Also, all the excretory references are funnier coming out of a robot's mouth.
So now Renee is sexually harrassing someone at their workplace. Stay classy Renee.
So now Renee is sexually harrassing someone at their workplace. Stay classy Renee.
I came just to see if anyone had brought this up.
Frankly I'm a little surprised it doesn't seem to be a primary topic.
And I so hope he won't end up with Renee...
Chicken fried steak, on the other hand, will never be anything but a poverty food. Even if they somehow start serving it in expensive restaurants in Manhattan. It's plain survival food, providing calories and not much else.
Pfft. Delightful comfort food wether American style with a white sausage gravy or German "Jaeger Schnitzel" style with a brown mushroom gravy. Om nom nom nom...
It'll probably happen with the Asian carp -- er, silverfin -- encroaching on midwest-U.S. waterways. I know chefs are figuring out ways tp cook 'em up and charge lots of money for them.
A garlic butter sauce with lemon juice (I don't know the proer term) generally works well on any fish. Maybe add a bit of dill seed. Serve with radishes and bok choy.It'll probably happen with the Asian carp -- er, silverfin -- encroaching on midwest-U.S. waterways. I know chefs are figuring out ways tp cook 'em up and charge lots of money for them.
I know! They could slather them in ketchup! :-D
Seems as if Renee has just found herself drinking at the Horrible Revelation.
How would this work? You have Clinton interested in Brun who (might) be interested in him in return but may also be interested in Elliot in at least a "he's a cute fluffy giant plush toy" sort of way. However, Elliott is definitely interested in Brun but is too shy to act on it and may feel constrained from acting because Renee is interested in him and he doesn't want to be the cause of contention between two friends. Elliott and Renee might even be officially dating before long, no matter how bad an idea they both think it is, simply because Renee insists that they have to because she finds him attractive and has been doing the whole 'denial' thing by teasing him. Such an endearingly neurotic reason for dating would fit in with the overall atmosphere of QC.
Now, I wonder if Jeph may be planning to explore what would have happened if Faye had confronted her insecurities and dated Marten? If so, he's going to use Renee and Elliott as shadow surrogates.
Ketchup over noodles sounds like something you'd do when every penny has to count, twice.But you're still spending money on ketchup, money that could be spent on not ketchup without ruining your noodles.
"Fetch me that flower; the herb I show'd thee once..."Who is the person you are referring to as Flower? So many fit the bill though the flora would cover quite range.
Well, it turns out that every inch of him isn't covered in hair.
. I know chefs are figuring out ways tp cook 'em up and charge lots of money for them. I've even seen, and passed up, "gourmet" versions of the humble poutine. Gastronomic gentrification, is what it is.
Well, I called it on the reasoning behind Renee's request. However it seems she's unaware of the fact that physical attraction to a person does not at all a stable foundation for anything substantial make.
Yeah, I really don't think I can portray in words how disgusting I find ketchup, to the point that I won't order hamburgers at fast food places because it's put on by default. Yeah, I could just say "without ketchup," but I shouldn't fucking have to. Honestly, menus everywhere should list every single thing that's included by default, so you know what to request that they omit.Ketchup over noodles sounds like something you'd do when every penny has to count, twice.But you're still spending money on ketchup, money that could be spent on not ketchup without ruining your noodles.
Let's just say that some things are available in cut-rate, dollar-store versions and some things aren't, and you go with what you know -- or can help yourself to free packets of when the opportunity presents itself. I have a friend whose art-school stories of creative ways to intake calories when the choice was art supplies or food made me appreciate my own memories of college cafeterias -- and we were both doing much better then, than a lot of people we knew.
Yeah, I really don't think I can portray in words how disgusting I find ketchup, to the point that I won't order hamburgers at fast food places because it's put on by default. Yeah, I could just say "without ketchup," but I shouldn't fucking have to. Honestly, menus everywhere should list every single thing that's included by default, so you know what to request that they omit.
Ehh, if it was only ketchup that'd be one thing. But there's also mayo, and who knows what else. That's one of the reasons I'd be thrilled if they replaced people with touchscreens where you could order a burger with exactly like you want with no stress. Anyone familiar with Wawa? That's how you order sandwiches there. It's wonderful.Yeah, I really don't think I can portray in words how disgusting I find ketchup, to the point that I won't order hamburgers at fast food places because it's put on by default. Yeah, I could just say "without ketchup," but I shouldn't fucking have to. Honestly, menus everywhere should list every single thing that's included by default, so you know what to request that they omit.
Why? The overwhelming majority of people do want food as it's normally prepared. Add that to the fact that people are less likely to order when presented with too many options, so it's a better business strategy to simplify. And the worst case scenario if you say "without Ketchup" is that the employee says "None of our burgers come with Ketchup on them."
So the techophobe conspiracy theorist and a computer douche bag who's only appearance it titled "Fucking Chad, Man" and "Chad is just the worst." I hope we big beautiful men can get some good representation eventually, considering this is the go to comic for a wide variety of body types.Yeah but would draw the line at a neckbeard outside of a cameo.
I buy that it's Elliot, but there's no fucking way that's Jim.
So the techophobe conspiracy theorist and a computer douche bag who's only appearance it titled "Fucking Chad, Man" and "Chad is just the worst." I hope we big beautiful men can get some good representation eventually, considering this is the go to comic for a wide variety of body types.
Yeah, I really don't think I can portray in words how disgusting I find ketchup, to the point that I won't order hamburgers at fast food places because it's put on by default. Yeah, I could just say "without ketchup," but I shouldn't fucking have to. Honestly, menus everywhere should list every single thing that's included by default, so you know what to request that they omit.Ketchup over noodles sounds like something you'd do when every penny has to count, twice.But you're still spending money on ketchup, money that could be spent on not ketchup without ruining your noodles.
Let's just say that some things are available in cut-rate, dollar-store versions and some things aren't, and you go with what you know -- or can help yourself to free packets of when the opportunity presents itself. I have a friend whose art-school stories of creative ways to intake calories when the choice was art supplies or food made me appreciate my own memories of college cafeterias -- and we were both doing much better then, than a lot of people we knew.
Are there any "curvy" men in the QC? We have Renee, Faye, previously Marigold, and a little for Brun for curvy women but I don't seem to recall any curvy men, or any men with a little extra around the belly or chest. I mean I thought Elliot might be the first but that has been proven wrong with this recent strip.
Are there any "curvy" men in the QC? We have Renee, Faye, previously Marigold, and a little for Brun for curvy women but I don't seem to recall any curvy men, or any men with a little extra around the belly or chest. I mean I thought Elliot might be the first but that has been proven wrong with this recent strip.
We're not all fat. Some of us are a bit pudgy, chunky, or doughy. And sometimes it accompanies large skeletal frames (regardless of height).So the techophobe conspiracy theorist and a computer douche bag who's only appearance it titled "Fucking Chad, Man" and "Chad is just the worst." I hope we big beautiful men can get some good representation eventually, considering this is the go to comic for a wide variety of body types.
Eliot is "big and beautiful".
Men with the body type you describe - like me - are fat.
We're not all fat. Some of us are a bit pudgy, chunky, or doughy. And sometimes it accompanies large skeletal frames (regardless of height).
If Renee gets fired, it means neither Brun nor Renee have any means of support. Harsh.
For Renee, I'm expecting more along the lines of a dressing-down (see what I did there) than a firing. Unless Renee has a history of harassing other employees, firing seems a little strong. Assuming she's a decent baker, they'd probably want to keep her; those hours are not very attractive, so unless Jim wants to start coming in early, he's probably not about to pink-slip Renee.
I'd say that hopefully, this results in a firing which puts Renee on the busWhat??? And deprive us of all the proto-romantic shenanigans for which we're clearly being set up?
I'd say that hopefully, this results in a firing which puts Renee on the bus, but that's probably wishful thinking.I know you have the "employment at will" thing in the USA (I have no idea how MA state law would interfere), but I'd be a bit surprised if this was a one-strike-and-you're-out matter. The boss could argue that asking a co-worker to take their top off would be sexual harassment, or "creating a hostile workplace", I suppose, but considering the shenanigans people get up to in the workplace in QCverse all the time, I can't see it happening.
We're not all fat. Some of us are a bit pudgy, chunky, or doughy. And sometimes it accompanies large skeletal frames (regardless of height).
There's also the matter of personal perspective. I consider myself rather fat at 6'4" 240. Then again, I have been careful to avoid adding a bunch of muscle mass.
For Renee, I'm expecting more along the lines of a dressing-downIn real life, judging by my own experience in the food trade, it would be "Hey ho, just another day at the office". I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.
I know you have the "employment at will" thing in the USA (I have no idea how MA state law would interfere), but I'd be a bit surprised if this was a one-strike-and-you're-out matter. The boss could argue that asking a co-worker to take their top off would be sexual harassment, or "creating a hostile workplace", I suppose, but considering the shenanigans people get up to in the workplace in QCverse all the time, I can't see it happening.If it's a larger corporation and the offender is any less than an executive, insta-firing for sexual harassment accusations is actually quite common, even in states that don't have at-will employment.
FWIW, I don't think Elliott remained shirtless because no-one told him to put it back on. I think he remained shirtless because he was far too busy worrying about Renee's breakdown to think clearly about the fact that he rather should be putting his shirt back on. That's because he's one of life's good guys and he is more prone to worry about others than he does about himself.
I'd say that hopefully, this results in a firing which puts Renee on the bus, but that's probably wishful thinking.I know you have the "employment at will" thing in the USA (I have no idea how MA state law would interfere), but I'd be a bit surprised if this was a one-strike-and-you're-out matter. The boss could argue that asking a co-worker to take their top off would be sexual harassment, or "creating a hostile workplace", I suppose, but considering the shenanigans people get up to in the workplace in QCverse all the time, I can't see it happening.
Is there really no food that you find utterly abhorrent?Yeah, I really don't think I can portray in words how disgusting I find ketchup, to the point that I won't order hamburgers at fast food places because it's put on by default. Yeah, I could just say "without ketchup," but I shouldn't fucking have to. Honestly, menus everywhere should list every single thing that's included by default, so you know what to request that they omit.Ketchup over noodles sounds like something you'd do when every penny has to count, twice.But you're still spending money on ketchup, money that could be spent on not ketchup without ruining your noodles.
Let's just say that some things are available in cut-rate, dollar-store versions and some things aren't, and you go with what you know -- or can help yourself to free packets of when the opportunity presents itself. I have a friend whose art-school stories of creative ways to intake calories when the choice was art supplies or food made me appreciate my own memories of college cafeterias -- and we were both doing much better then, than a lot of people we knew.
Ah, OK. (smile, nod, back slowly away)
No, you're right. IRL, this would put Renee on the bus, period, end of sentence. I've had to deal with this kind of situation as the manager, and it's one of the instant-firing-moments, up with threatening another employee, being caught drinking on the job, or being caught stealing from the till.I'd say that hopefully, this results in a firing which puts Renee on the bus, but that's probably wishful thinking.I know you have the "employment at will" thing in the USA (I have no idea how MA state law would interfere), but I'd be a bit surprised if this was a one-strike-and-you're-out matter. The boss could argue that asking a co-worker to take their top off would be sexual harassment, or "creating a hostile workplace", I suppose, but considering the shenanigans people get up to in the workplace in QCverse all the time, I can't see it happening.
IRL, this would put Renee on the bus, period, end of sentence. I've had to deal with this kind of situation as the manager, and it's one of the instant-firing-moments, up with threatening another employee, being caught drinking on the job, or being caught stealing from the till.I would think that would be only the case if she was a superior of him, I suppose the shop wasn't open yet either and they were the only two there. Then it would just boil down to consent. Come to think about it I heard about stories about things happening in an hot file archive and management knew who they were. Personally I have been slapped on the butt by my direct superior once. As for booze I remember a boss refilling my champagne glass once more and it was a morning meeting.
So, onto another subject: Sam isn't feeling well. I'm wondering if this will 'splash' onto other cast members? Momo being roped into help as she is, by definition, immune to micro-organisms, for example? Or even something like this:Or a Sam health crisis arc waiting in the wings.
VERONICA: "I'm sorry about that, Faye. Sam's on the hard cold medication and she's a bit out of it as a result!"
FAYE: "Man! I never realised the kid knew so many cuss words!"
Or a Sam health crisis arc waiting in the wings.
I'm thinking that most people on this board just don't see it that way. Typically, sexual harassment isn't done as a plea with puppy-dog eyes as in panel 2 here.
Is there really no food that you find utterly abhorrent?
I'm thinking that most people on this board just don't see it that way. Typically, sexual harassment isn't done as a plea with puppy-dog eyes as in panel 2 here.
Reverse the roles: Elliot is sympathetically pleading with Renee to take her shirt off.
Still feel that way?
But it's usually the customers being weird.For Renee, I'm expecting more along the lines of a dressing-downIn real life, judging by my own experience in the food trade, it would be "Hey ho, just another day at the office". I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.
... If Brun knows anything about baking, she might eventually end up with renee's position
"...shouldn't be allowed to interact with other humans." Renee shows a glimmer of self-awareness. Huzzah.
"...shouldn't be allowed to interact with other humans." Renee shows a glimmer of self-awareness. Huzzah.
I'll say it again. I think this is why she and Brun are friends. They both have problems interacting with people. Perhaps that's how they met.
Probably not because being begged to remove her blouse is far more threatening to a woman than it could possibly be for a man.
You must have worked with a much more head screwed on bunch than me then.I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.But it's usually the customers being weird.
To me the important lesson is the complete wrongheadedness of automatic categorisations of actions as certain forms of offence. I mean, it's pretty clear that Renee didn't even think of that and so do lots of people so accused. All pursuing it does is create grievance that makes it more likely that the next time it is done with malice.
As to what Renee does think of in panel 4? Well, that's kind of worrying; there is a lot of undirected anger there. Maybe that's the problem in the end. She's always been bad at judging boundaries and treating people in the right way. In the end, she's just given up and decided to respond on reflex. If this goof teaches her nothing at all, it might be to encourage her to try to start thinking ahead again. Jim was right in leaving it at "think about what you're doing next time.""...shouldn't be allowed to interact with other humans." Renee shows a glimmer of self-awareness. Huzzah.
I'll say it again. I think this is why she and Brun are friends. They both have problems interacting with people. Perhaps that's how they met.
Just because people have different behavioural issues doesn't mean that this is what brings them together.
I mean, it's pretty clear that Renee didn't even think of that and so do lots of people so accused.What people think about their own actions, or fail to think about them, is not authoritative or decisive in deciding whether they are offensive or acceptable to others.
Just because people have different behavioural issues doesn't mean that this is what brings them together.
Good "counselling" from Jim though. Focus on the behaviour, not the individual. Self-flagellation is not required.
Good "counselling" from Jim though. Focus on the behaviour, not the individual. Self-flagellation is not required.
Strongly disagree. Semi-relatedly, I had a food service job with a young female coworker who always did dishes topless.I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.But it's usually the customers being weird.
And honestly, signing up to a board to JUST say you're leaving the fandom? Really? :lol:Hi, I'm brand new here. Goodbye forever.
You must have worked with a much more head screwed on bunch than me then.I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.But it's usually the customers being weird.
Although I think few of us would have objected to labels like unconventional or eccentric.
After looking at the site www.peopleofwalmart.com a couple of times I can clearly understand what you mean. Some of the stuff posted there is weird. Really Weird.You must have worked with a much more head screwed on bunch than me then.I've seen weirder things than that happen goodness knows how many times.But it's usually the customers being weird.
Although I think few of us would have objected to labels like unconventional or eccentric.
I worked at a Walmart for a few years. I've also worked at a McDonald's and a Dollar General.
Though, there's a special term for some shoppers; 'Walmartians'. A portmanteau of 'Walmart' and 'martian'.