[expletives delted] Not sure exactly what May's outfit is meant to represent, but it looks good on her. Even though the lack of sleeves and her hair being in a high ponytail instead of some manner of bun keeps throwing me off.
My brother-in-law is diabetic, and doesn't like to hold strictly to his recommended diet; one food which is good for him to eat is sweet potato. However, he "doesn't like them", and can sniff them out at 100 paces. My wife plays exactly this game of trying to find ways to fool him into eating them by incorporating them into unexpected recipes - most successful have been a soup with tomato and sweet pepper, and chocolate brownies.
My brother-in-law is diabetic, and doesn't like to hold strictly to his recommended diet; one food which is good for him to eat is sweet potato. However, he "doesn't like them", and can sniff them out at 100 paces. My wife plays exactly this game of trying to find ways to fool him into eating them by incorporating them into unexpected recipes - most successful have been a soup with tomato and sweet pepper, and chocolate brownies.That makes no sense whatsoever.
[snip][expletives delted] Not sure exactly what May's outfit is meant to represent, but it looks good on her. Even though the lack of sleeves and her hair being in a high ponytail instead of some manner of bun keeps throwing me off.
I don't think it's period dress; I think that it's May's idea of professional dress. Remember that she's Marigold's manager now so she has to look professional. She's trying to look like an office-bound manager type and, yes, that includes the little white collar!
<stuff about potatoes>
I actually prefer my coffee drinks with oat milk over cow milk. I don't think oat milk tastes similar enough to be disguised as cow milk in a drink, though-- the difference is why I prefer it.
I miss soy milk. What happened to soy milk? (No, it tastes nothing alike; it's better.)I was misdiagnosed as lactose intolerant as a child, when soy milk was basically the only available alternative...I do not miss it, but I do still see it around as I pick out my preferred milk alternatives.
Something I see enough to be a common misconception is the idea that there's no variation in the sense of taste.
I'll hear people say things like, "he's a fussy eater since he won't eat brussel sprouts. He says they're really bitter."
Just as there are people who are fully colorblind, have red-green colorblindness, have blue-yellow colorblindness or have full color vision there are people who can taste certain chemicals and those who cannot.
So, to some people oatmilk may taste close enough to cows milk to be indistinguishable. To other people it might be as distinct as a ripe cherry is to an unripe cherry. Since Marigold couldn't automatically tell the distinction she'd be in the first category.
Turns out yout microbiome can also play a part in your sense of taste.
You can unlearn this by having more exposure and learning it's actually okay. It can help to mask the taste a little with other flavors first, to make the experience less intense, and then slowly easy into it. You don't HAVE to like everything of course. But this is how it works, and how you could do it.
As to the fashion:
The silhouette is the Pigeon Front of Late Victorian, around the turn of the century. Earlier Victorian would have had a bustle (padded butt). Georgian liked the Empire Waist, the fabric tight around a (smaller) bust then loosely draping.
Is it just me, or does the brown color against the blue body clash? May's outfit is nicely coordinated with itself, but not with her skin tone, IMO.
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Is it just me, or does the brown color against the blue body clash? May's outfit is nicely coordinated with itself, but not with her skin tone, IMO.
Is it just me, or does the brown color against the blue body clash? May's outfit is nicely coordinated with itself, but not with her skin tone, IMO.
One of these days I need to try oatmilk. Huh.
We've also just since grown vegetables that have less of these bad tastes. E.g. the brussels sprouts of today have way less bitterness to them then they used to.
So you might only have tasted the 'old' sprouts you would think "oh no these taste bad", never tried that again, and just not know why people currently like them.
(They are just 'objectively' better tasting (=less bitter) now, then they were. )
We've also just since grown vegetables that have less of these bad tastes. E.g. the brussels sprouts of today have way less bitterness to them then they used to.
So you might only have tasted the 'old' sprouts you would think "oh no these taste bad", never tried that again, and just not know why people currently like them.
(They are just 'objectively' better tasting (=less bitter) now, then they were. )
Interesting. I just chalked it up to brussels sprouts in my youth being cooked in the absolute worst way possible (boiled to within an inch of dissolving in unsalted water, of COURSE they're going to be sulfurous, bitter balls of hatred then) instead of roasting them or lightly frying them.
Regular potatoes, sweet potatoes, and jams all are sources of carbohydrates. Even if the amount varies.<stuff about potatoes>
Sweet Potatoes are not the same as the common Potato. Most have a moderate glycaemic index (44, which is classified as low), and high fibre (much more than potatoes), as well as magnesium and anti-oxidants.
Oh noes, the betrayal! Dale is sleeping on the couch tonight if he's not careful. It does seem like he thinks that Marigold is lactose intolerant as well.The couch might actually be preferable though.
I know it's played up for comedy a bit, and Marigold can be extremely stubborn, but I can't help but wonder why she's so invested in this. She's acting like a literal petulant child. Her insisting she's not lactose intolerant and/or that cow milk is superior makes some measure of sense, her being this angry about the little experiment and trick... just why. Why is she this emotionally invested in what kind of milk she drinks.
I know it's played up for comedy a bit, and Marigold can be extremely stubborn, but I can't help but wonder why she's so invested in this. She's acting like a literal petulant child. Her insisting she's not lactose intolerant and/or that cow milk is superior makes some measure of sense, her being this angry about the little experiment and trick... just why. Why is she this emotionally invested in what kind of milk she drinks.Same reaction that for example John Lennon had when it turned out he needed glasses. He was less than enthusiastic about it. Later his glasses became iconic.
And now, Jeph must introduce a chameleonic robot.
Which raises the question: why would they need sprays of they can change colors?
I know it's played up for comedy a bit, and Marigold can be extremely stubborn, but I can't help but wonder why she's so invested in this. She's acting like a literal petulant child. Her insisting she's not lactose intolerant and/or that cow milk is superior makes some measure of sense, her being this angry about the little experiment and trick... just why. Why is she this emotionally invested in what kind of milk she drinks.
Because being lied to about what you are consuming is messed up regardless of how 'harmless' the thing you are consuming is. Again, this barely qualifies as that, but being referred to as a petulant child is pretty common for neurodiverse folks
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But, then, I'm just overthinking I guess.
Which raises the question: why would they need sprays of they can change colors?
BUT! I really cannot help myself but to devolve my comment into OMG MAY'S FRIGGIN GINORMOUS TITTIES!!!
I know it's played up for comedy a bit, and Marigold can be extremely stubborn, but I can't help but wonder why she's so invested in this. She's acting like a literal petulant child. Her insisting she's not lactose intolerant and/or that cow milk is superior makes some measure of sense, her being this angry about the little experiment and trick... just why. Why is she this emotionally invested in what kind of milk she drinks.
BUT! I really cannot help myself but to devolve my comment into OMG MAY'S FRIGGIN GINORMOUS TITTIES!!!
Yeah....I don't recall her seeming so....prominent the last time we saw her.
The body could be self-adjustable.
"Ok, STOP INFLATING THEM."
"Shit, I can't see my own feet!"
Having just recently been reflecting on how much shit I have caught for my eating habits over my life and people constantly haranguing me about jt, I do not much care for this small arc, even though it isn't really thatYeah I've been a bit uncomfortable with it too. People can be really, really shitty to other people about food stuff. This arc is a fairly mild example but it's a reminder of that.
...one coffee with oat milk won't do much if the person in question will keep eating cheese, yogurt, etc. It would be better to get them to a medical professional and get them tested.Hard cheeses typically have a very low amount of lactose in them. If Marigold is lactose intolerant only (rather than intolerant to all dairy) she'd probably be able to still have most cheeses without any issues.
BUT! I really cannot help myself but to devolve my comment into OMG MAY'S FRIGGIN GINORMOUS TITTIES!!!
Yeah....I don't recall her seeming so....prominent the last time we saw her.
I feel like the 2nd panel of today's strip has multiple uses in meat space conversations with friends/family.
I like cheese too much to ever fully give up dairy, and luckily the cheeses that I like generally won't affect me too bad (maybe the next day there's a little extra gas). But anything on the more milk-y side can be an almost immediate reaction, and whipped cream will make me feel immediately nauseas ): Soft cheeses and pizza are dicey as well. I will take lactase supplements but they are kinda hit and miss on whether they work or not.
For anything that requires milk I try to find a substitute (usually coconut milk, as I've said before in this thread). It doesn't work as a replacement all the time though, as I discovered trying to use it in tomato soup (bleh) and meatloaf (Bleleeeeehhhhhhhh). It's very nice in cream of potato soup (add some spicy sauce and it kinda reminds me of a thai curry) and cupcakes though.
I was going to make a similar comment, but I thought maybe I was just misremembering May's body proportions. Good to see it is not just me noticing those enormous breasts.
BUT! I really cannot help myself but to devolve my comment into OMG MAY'S FRIGGIN GINORMOUS TITTIES!!!
Yeah....I don't recall her seeming so....prominent the last time we saw her.
I was going to make a similar comment, but I thought maybe I was just misremembering May's body proportions. Good to see it is not just me noticing those enormous breasts.
I'd never thought about it before - and yeah, I suppose you can buy just about anything online - but... a tattoo gun? To anyone who wants it - even a minor? :?
I love how mature and thoughtful this community is, and has grown up to be. You all have made me consider some aspects of particular food allergies, and peoples notions/reactions towards them this week. It's a subtle shift in my view towards sneaky cooking, and people also not wanting to like some foods.
The analysis into May's attire, although the subject of the poll, turned into a subnote in this weeks topic, is also informative.
BUT! I really cannot help myself but to devolve my comment into OMG MAY'S FRIGGIN GINORMOUS TITTIES!!!
Ahem, hmm, thank you, that is all.
I mean yes, we don't see anyone being attacked by Mari Farts, but I'm pretty sure May wouldn't bother with this ruse if it wasn't hitting critical mass at this point. That really seems to be May and Dale's whole job, to trick Mari into getting her head out of her ass.
Well, on the plus side - May doesnt need to breathe.As long as the designers didn't also recreate a digestive tract and have the tubes cross.
Except possibly for speaking ?
But a speaker would be more efficient for that than actually recreating a human breathing apparatus.
Well, on the plus side - May doesnt need to breathe.Breathing would be an interesting cooling solution, more human like than a spinning fan. A large heatsink on the lungs and a diaphragm to move hot air out and cool air in. Also, given the right technology, you'd have much more "expression" in voice than it's practical to code (I guess).
Except possibly for speaking ?
But a speaker would be more efficient for that than actually recreating a human breathing apparatus.
I'd never thought about it before - and yeah, I suppose you can buy just about anything online - but... a tattoo gun? To anyone who wants it - even a minor? :?
Yeah, that tends to worry me too....
The sites usually ask for age when you create an account. Not that it'll stop folks from lying, but it's about all that they can do.
In Brazil, you're required your CPF number (quite similar to social security number in USA) in order to create an account in pretty much any online store. It's linked to your age, so, a minor wouldn't do it unless using the information from an adult.I seem to recall being asked for it at a supermarket as well. My Portuguese was terrible, so I had to stumble through figuring out what they were asking for, and how to explain that I’m a foreigner and don’t have that number.
Also, how do you get images on here? I went back thru the archive and found a great tit for tit comparison on May 3.0 that I combined and cropped, but I cant figure out how to attach, insert, copy/paste, or otherwise. Are forum noobs locked out of image posting to keep the spam down?
They normally ask, but it's not necessary, you can decline. Of course, if it's a physical store, and it's simple items such as groceries, clothing, that kinda stuff.In Brazil, you're required your CPF number (quite similar to social security number in USA) in order to create an account in pretty much any online store. It's linked to your age, so, a minor wouldn't do it unless using the information from an adult.I seem to recall being asked for it at a supermarket as well. My Portuguese was terrible, so I had to stumble through figuring out what they were asking for, and how to explain that I’m a foreigner and don’t have that number.
The sites usually ask for age when you create an account. Not that it'll stop folks from lying, but it's about all that they can do.
Right, forgot about that insurmountable age verification internet check point. Always stopped me dead in my horny little teenage tracks when looking for pornography... :evil:
Also, how do you get images on here? I went back thru the archive and found a great tit for tit comparison on May 3.0 that I combined and cropped, but I cant figure out how to attach, insert, copy/paste, or otherwise. Are forum noobs locked out of image posting to keep the spam down?
You can actually get lactose free milk though - or at least you can get it here (Australia). I wonder why that wasn't suggested. It tastes exactly like regular milk in my opinion. You can also get tablets to take when you do have lactose (one of my friends has them). They probably don't help much if you have lots of lactose all the time but - as I understand it - they can help if you normally stay away from lactose but have some at one meal for a special occasion. Perhaps Jeph hasn't encountered these options, or maybe we'll see them mentioned in future.
You can actually get lactose free milk though - or at least you can get it here (Australia). I wonder why that wasn't suggested. It tastes exactly like regular milk in my opinion. You can also get tablets to take when you do have lactose (one of my friends has them). They probably don't help much if you have lots of lactose all the time but - as I understand it - they can help if you normally stay away from lactose but have some at one meal for a special occasion. Perhaps Jeph hasn't encountered these options, or maybe we'll see them mentioned in future.
My daughter uses those tablets when she has a meal with dairy. We've bought the lactose-free milk (which is just regular milk with lactase added) a couple of times but she has not been willing to try it - even after getting me to taste some to verify that yes, it does taste exactly like normal milk and not weird.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lactose-free-milkYou can actually get lactose free milk though - or at least you can get it here (Australia). I wonder why that wasn't suggested. It tastes exactly like regular milk in my opinion. You can also get tablets to take when you do have lactose (one of my friends has them). They probably don't help much if you have lots of lactose all the time but - as I understand it - they can help if you normally stay away from lactose but have some at one meal for a special occasion. Perhaps Jeph hasn't encountered these options, or maybe we'll see them mentioned in future.
My daughter uses those tablets when she has a meal with dairy. We've bought the lactose-free milk (which is just regular milk with lactase added) a couple of times but she has not been willing to try it - even after getting me to taste some to verify that yes, it does taste exactly like normal milk and not weird.
.....Acidophillus milk or milk that's had the lactose removed? Because I can assure you that acidophillus milk very much does not taste like normal milk.
They reckon that your taste buds will perceive lactose free milk as sweeter than ordinary milk due to the lactose having been broken down into simple sugars. I didn't notice any difference personally but to be fair to the article, I also didn't try to do a side by side comparison with a glass of regular milk. I did, however, try the lactose free milk straight out of the carton (not on/in/with something else) and it tasted just like regular milk in my opinion. I haven't ever encountered acidophilus milk so I can't comment on that.