He really needs to talk to someone.
I was thinking more "robot xanax"
[/quote suppose it would be similar to what AIs use to get high. We've seen Roko and Omalley use an alcohol analog, and Pintsize using weed and mushroom .
The thing is, Winslow has to acknowledge that things aren't right with him.
I'm hoping for some sort of Winslow/Melon contact.Now THAT would make for an interesting romance. (Wait a minute, did she already meet him in the therapy group?)
SOMEONE ELSE.He really needs to talk to someone.Well, Pintsize likely knows he's back. I expect he'll drop in.
This is shaping up to be another argument as to who is terrible.
He really needs to talk to someone.
Well, Pintsize likely knows he's back. I expect he'll drop in.
SOMEONE ELSE.
Even better than observing them:Especially if you identify with this fellow.
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Great. This is shaping up to be another argument as to who is terrible. Hannelore for taking Winslow on her journey or Winslow for not appreciating the experience :roll:
... when May excitably tells him about her recent new experiences.
Great. This is shaping up to be another argument as to who is terrible. Hannelore for taking Winslow on her journey or Winslow for not appreciating the experience :roll:
I don't think its even about Winslow not appreciating the impact it's had on Hannelore. Just that by focusing so much on the bad, Winslow has missed so much on the good. Yeah, you're always going to have bad experiences when you travel, but you can't let them alone colour the whole experience. Worst time I ever had travelling was when I was stuck on an overnight ferry crossing caught in a storm. That was basically 12 hours vomiting, but by the same token, during that trip I got to see Snowdonia National Park covered in fog from partway up Mount Snowdon. 12 hours puking versus a spectacular view that could be imagined as something primordial? No contest.
I don't think that Melon was involved.Just an unfortunate fruit from the produce department.
I know that it's totally off-topic but, IMO, today's strip is one of the first times in a very long time that Jeph has made Hannelore look attractive.
Is there an AI analog for Prozac?
I know that it's totally off-topic but, IMO, today's strip is one of the first times in a very long time that Jeph has made Hannelore look attractive.Thank you; it's not just me then.
Was Dora saying that Hannelore was reminding her of Beatrice at this point? We all grow up to be our parents in some way and, frankly, from whom else would have young Hannelore have learned the 'listen to me and learn your lesson' facial expression and vocal tone?I'm on board with this. That was my initial reaction as well: "She looks like her mother! Run for it!"
Quote from: BenRGWas Dora saying that Hannelore was reminding her of Beatrice at this point? We all grow up to be our parents in some way and, frankly, from whom else would have young Hannelore have learned the 'listen to me and learn your lesson' facial expression and vocal tone?I'm on board with this. That was my initial reaction as well: "She looks like her mother! Run for it!"
I think there's a danger here - which is anthropomorphizing Winslow just because he has a humaniform body now.I see what you're saying, but anthropomorphization was the stated goal of whoever designed his current higher end (toes AND nipples!) chassis.
I think there's a danger here - which is anthropomorphizing Winslow just because he has a humaniform body now.I see what you're saying, but anthropomorphization was the stated goal of whoever designed his current higher end (toes AND nipples!) chassis.
That in turn will raise interesting questions about Hannelore's responsibilities towards him. Are they equals? Or is Hannelore have a responsibility more like with a child or subordinate? (Not talking about AnthroPCs in general, Hanners and Winslow).
Great. This is shaping up to be another argument as to who is terrible. Hannelore for taking Winslow on her journey or Winslow for not appreciating the experience :roll:
I don't think its even about Winslow not appreciating the impact it's had on Hannelore. Just that by focusing so much on the bad, Winslow has missed so much on the good. Yeah, you're always going to have bad experiences when you travel, but you can't let them alone colour the whole experience. Worst time I ever had travelling was when I was stuck on an overnight ferry crossing caught in a storm. That was basically 12 hours vomiting, but by the same token, during that trip I got to see Snowdonia National Park covered in fog from partway up Mount Snowdon. 12 hours puking versus a spectacular view that could be imagined as something primordial? No contest.
Agree to disagree, I guess? If I knew in advance I'd have to puke for 12 hours to see something, I just *might* pass on seeing the frickin' Island of Atlantis, moreso any view that exists in the real world.
Some people just don't enjoy travelling at all, being intensely uncomfortable not because of the specifics, but because of the fact of travelling alone. I ain't saying Winslow is like that, because he does seem to complain about specific bad things that happened, but it's possible that he isn't wired* for that kind of stuff.
I generally tend to think that if someone doesn't appreciate something (anything, really), insisting that they're just missing the good stuff is failure to appreciate a different perspective. People have tried to guilt me into "enjoying" things on enough occasions that I appreciate Winslow's attitude, even if I see how it can limit his life experience. I don't think anyone has an obligation to expand their horizons, to have "fun" doing any specific thing, or to appreciate anything.
(I do see the potential for the discussion devolving into arguing "who is bad here". I'm just pointing out that Winslow isn't hurting anyone by "not appreciating" being out of his home or out of his comfort zone.)
Incidentally, I wonder how Hannelore missed it if Winslow was as intensely uncomfortable with the travels as the comic seems to imply he was.
* - I wonder if that particular expression carries some baggage in QC's world, what with sapient machines existing and the like.
Also, unrelated, does the waist of his pants say "BEEP BOOP BEEP BOOP"?
For me it all seem very weird. A day or two after a long trip taking some time to relax and rewind seem.. healthy? That what I would do and recommend friends to do. And when looking out the window he has a big genuine smile.
This is shaping up to be another argument as to who is terrible.
I do think that Hannelore might benefit from being more aware of how negatively Winslow viewed and continues to view the whole experience (she was failing to notice his fears when they visited the seabed research base, IIRC). However, on the other hand, Winslow should know enough from her experiences to know that simply hiding from your fear and pain does not help.
All that said, I do not believe that this should be considered even about 'who is terrible' but rather 'how can I help'. Blame is misplaced when there is no obvious way anyone could have foreseen.
The moose's hoverboards really make it.
2. Poor Winslow. But as soon as he said it, I knew there would be some ungulate waiting for him. Either that or Samantha with an armload of snakes...
SOMEONE ELSE.He really needs to talk to someone.Well, Pintsize likely knows he's back. I expect he'll drop in.
Well, now that the reindeer has been trained to use two (this is a feat of epicness all on its own), why would you want to use one?The moose's hoverboards really make it.Would it be easier/cheaper to buy two hoverboards or one REEEALLY big one?
My Wish
Fairy Girl is actually Sara McKinney (https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_McKinney), the former CoD barista who was allegedly 'eaten by a Allosaur'. After that ugly accident at the natural history museum, she quit CoD and became a street performer because life is short and she didn't want to leave her dreams on hold any longer. Faye has supported this new life wholeheartedly and helped her develop her 'fairy talk' language.
Faye is the only one of the early CoD crew who knows what happened to her. I think that Marten and Dora finding out what she has done with herself after getting out of hospital would be a very funny arc!
My Wish
Fairy Girl is actually Sara McKinney (https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_McKinney), the former CoD barista who was allegedly 'eaten by a Allosaur'. After that ugly accident at the natural history museum, she quit CoD and became a street performer because life is short and she didn't want to leave her dreams on hold any longer. Faye has supported this new life wholeheartedly and helped her develop her 'fairy talk' language.
Faye is the only one of the early CoD crew who knows what happened to her. I think that Marten and Dora finding out what she has done with herself after getting out of hospital would be a very funny arc!
With Winslow I think part of the issue is just that he has had a lot happen in a short period. He is anxious and also a bit scared. He was exposed to a lot of new things when he traveled with Hannelore, he was there as her friend but I can also understand him feeling afraid or uneasy.Friend or designated companion to help her navigate life? She throws him into an environment where both are really out of their comfort zones, he probably moreso than her - see the comment about non-standard recharging - and now he's the one who needs help dealing with the present... I'm sure he's a little out-of-sorts not only personally but professionally - he's supposed to be helping her and ... isn't. Poor AIs gonna need some time to sort it all out, but then he succumbs to Hanners' subtle jibbing about getting on with his life and immediately meets exactly what he doesn't want...
My WishI think Pizza Girl is Sara returned, but what do I know?
Fairy Girl is actually Sara McKinney (https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_McKinney), the former CoD barista who was allegedly 'eaten by a Allosaur'.
She was eaten by an allosaurus.
There's two out of three. Where are the snakes?
My Wish"Jeph Jacques has confirmed that she has been written out permanently.[7]"
Fairy Girl is actually Sara McKinney (https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_McKinney), the former CoD barista who was allegedly 'eaten by a Allosaur'. After that ugly accident at the natural history museum, she quit CoD and became a street performer because life is short and she didn't want to leave her dreams on hold any longer. Faye has supported this new life wholeheartedly and helped her develop her 'fairy talk' language.
Faye is the only one of the early CoD crew who knows what happened to her. I think that Marten and Dora finding out what she has done with herself after getting out of hospital would be a very funny arc!
Winslow? Meet Miss Samantha Bean.They've met - when Sam started doing sprays at UR.
My Wish
Fairy Girl is actually Sara McKinney (https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_McKinney), the former CoD barista who was allegedly 'eaten by a Allosaur'. After that ugly accident at the natural history museum, she quit CoD and became a street performer because life is short and she didn't want to leave her dreams on hold any longer. Faye has supported this new life wholeheartedly and helped her develop her 'fairy talk' language.
Faye is the only one of the early CoD crew who knows what happened to her. I think that Marten and Dora finding out what she has done with herself after getting out of hospital would be a very funny arc!
"Jeph Jacques has confirmed that she has been written out permanently.[7]"
I respect Jeph's right to change his mind without notice or justification at any time he wishes!He is the Creator Deity of the QC Universe - He can raise the dead with a stroke of His
Don't ask for Sara to return. Because she'll be riding her pet allosaurus.Fun fact: The reindeer is in fact an allosaurus in disguise.
I made an account just to say that I would also love to see the Fairy Girl become a part of the main cast, she seems genuinely kind from what we've seen of her, and probably really fun to be around. Super duper weird... but then again so is nearly everyone else in the cast.
Anyone who is that focussed on bringing the sort of joy that we see on Emily's face in panels 7 & 8 is a good egg in my book!Yes, though Claire is clearly not amused at FGs antics even if Emily is delighted. I'm not against FGs little hobby - heck, we should all have a hobby that makes others happy.
Anyone want to know how Fairy Girl really explained the situation to Faye? The answer is in this strip (https://questionablecontent.net/2423)!I'm still of the opinion that Fairy Girl is still saying 'lo le la lu lu', but Emily is the only person (other than Faye, apparently) who can understand her.
But the....FLAVOUR!!!
Naw, the steam's hot enough to scald the bacteria to death. If it can survive that, it's not going to give a rat's about soap.But the....FLAVOUR!!!
But... the possible illness!
Which raises an interesting point. Union Robotics is already catching on to the point that a fairy girl who sees a crashed synthetic on the street thinks of UR first. That's unusually fast for a startup but they deserve it.Or maybe they were nearby and she saw the sign. I can't imagine she'd want to be dragging him any further than necessary.
Someone reminded me of the girl that was eaten by an Allosaurus.
Jeph, draw an Allosaurus. You'd BETTER put an Allosaurus in one of your comics.
On today's strip - I'm somewhat surprised that Dora told the truth instead of saying "oh, uh... a couple of weeks ago. Definitely."
But the....FLAVOUR!!!
But... the possible illness!
But the....FLAVOUR!!!
But... the possible illness!
What germs or bacteria could survive boiling hot water?
*shudders visibly*
And THAT is why I don't like coffee shop coffee. You have no idea how well maintained the equipment is.
No, it isn't the stuff in the pot that's the problem. It's the stuff that bred in the mess on the outside, didn't get boiled and gets transferred over when you're pouring into the customer's cup.Thank you for giving me yet another reason to never drink coffee. (Yes, I'm one of those people.)
Some bacteria love boiling water as a breeding environment. They're not the sort of thing that you'd be expecting to find in a small-town independent coffee shop unless Dora had been immersing her equipment in geothermal pools at Yellowstone.
No, it isn't the stuff in the pot that's the problem. It's the stuff that bred in the mess on the outside, didn't get boiled and gets transferred over when you're pouring into the customer's cup.Thank you for giving me yet another reason to never drink coffee. (Yes, I'm one of those people.)
I like the smell in small doses, but the taste is nasty. I don't like bitter flavors, and never have. I've trained myself to like broccoli, and the occasional raw brussel sprout (cooked activates my texture phobia), but that's about it.
Do your shoes stick to the bathroom floor?But the....FLAVOUR!!!
But... the possible illness!
*snip*Many gram negative strains are capable of forming what is called a 'capsule' which protects a portion of the bacterium from stressful environments (like boiling water or dehydration). Once the capsule reaches ideal conditions (like your mouth or bloodstream), it sheds the capsule to begin proliferating once more.
I'm aware of bacteria that can survive boiling water, even for extended periods of time, but as a living environment where they can actually thrive? I'd be thankful for a citation or an example of a bacteria species. Bacteria usually survive harsh conditions by forming spores, I'd be suprised (though not shocked) to find one that can actually conduct metabollic processes "business as usual" style in 100 degrees C.
No, it isn't the stuff in the pot that's the problem. It's the stuff that bred in the mess on the outside, didn't get boiled and gets transferred over when you're pouring into the customer's cup.Thank you for giving me yet another reason to never drink coffee. (Yes, I'm one of those people.)
I like the smell in small doses, but the taste is nasty. I don't like bitter flavors, and never have. I've trained myself to like broccoli, and the occasional raw brussel sprout (cooked activates my texture phobia), but that's about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermophile They can live in garden-variety water heaters...
I'm getting a bit of "as much as we try to avoid it, we become our parents" may be happening to Hanners...
What germs or bacteria could survive boiling hot water?
He really needs to talk to someone.
Well, Pintsize likely knows he's back. I expect he'll drop in.
Perhaps it's just the specific coffee taste and not any bitterness that you dislike?I like the smell most of the time. It's the taste, which I perceive as bitter no matter how amended. Coffee flavored candies and tira misu (however that's spelled) I find vile. Just one of my particular foibles I suppose. My wife drinks coffee regularly, but I don't hold that against her until she has to buy it instead of make it at home (I object to the price paid compared to home brewed).
Perhaps it's just the specific coffee taste and not any bitterness that you dislike?I like the smell most of the time. It's the taste, which I perceive as bitter no matter how amended. Coffee flavored candies and tira misu (however that's spelled) I find vile. Just one of my particular foibles I suppose. My wife drinks coffee regularly, but I don't hold that against her until she has to buy it instead of make it at home (I object to the price paid compared to home brewed).
OK, kinda in love with Dora's "Aw heck" t-shirt and would absolutely buy it if it was in Jeph's merch store. Bring that fantasy into the RL, pl0x.Seems pretty similar to the one tee public is selling.
soda fulfills my Caffeination need (with bonus carbonation!).
soda fulfills my Caffeination need (with bonus carbonation!).
That was in fact a big motivating factor behind taking up coffee. Carbonated sodas are pretty bad for your teeth - even the sugar free ones. And the less said about the sugary ones the better.