Topic: WCT 15-19 Jun 09 (Read 40501 times)

Border Reiver · « **on:** 14 Jun 2009, 18:02 »

And we're off....

You may now resume pressing F5.

Aegir · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 18:46 »

I thought the consensus was to stop making polls.

But anyway, I never bother checking the main page until at least 12:30. I doubt Jeph has even sat down to write it yet.

ysth · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 19:40 »

Twitter is ambiguous as to whether he's working on the guest comic for someone else or tonight's QC, but he's definitely at work.

Aegir · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 21:07 »

According to the most recent update, he's finishing the guest comic and hasn't written the QC strip yet. I'm not complaining, just saying.

bicostp · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 21:18 »

Am I the only one who waits to read the new QC every morning, rather than refreshing 'till the break of dawn?

frullic · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 21:35 »

Quote from: bicostp on 14 Jun 2009, 21:18

Am I the only one who waits to read the new QC every morning, rather than refreshing 'till the break of dawn?

yes, and noone likes you.

Jimor · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 21:42 »

If Friday's comic is an example of what we get with a sleep-deprived Jeph, just give me a GoogleMap to his bedroom window, and an air horn....

bhtooefr · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 22:13 »

I refresh until almost the break of dawn, go to sleep, then refresh again in the morning.

Fenriswolf · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 22:18 »

I just check a few times a day every Monday... my Monday, being Jeph's Sunday.

Sometimes I am rewarded!

frullic · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 22:36 »

wait, aren't we basically DDOSing the site?

MrDorman · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 22:58 »

It would take thousands and thousands of requests at the same time to ddos this site.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 23:03 »

Distributed denial of service is only when you're trying to take it down. We're not trying to take the site down, nor are we succeeding.

For that matter, it's not considered a DDoS when it is successful, as long as there was no intent. Think Slashdot effect.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 00:01 »

I feel a little guilty that someone is staying up past 3 in the morning to do something for free that's just entertainment to me.

I'd feel more guilty except that Jeph said in the Ask Jeph thread that QC is something that he needs to do.

Aegir · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 00:57 »

He doesn't do it for free, this is his full-time job.

I can't believe those fancy outfits are canon.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 01:25 »

What if Marten isn't really over his feelings toward Faye?

He said he was OK with the Sven hookup, but isn't Marten exactly the sort who wouldn't admit it to himself if he were jealous?

Evil_Lathander · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 02:07 »

Is it just me, or has Faye been compared to a bear before?

Jimor · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 02:34 »

And now we're back INTO the Awkward Zone.

Gentlemen, turn in your fancy clothes!

tinkerbell · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 03:29 »

I feel like Jeph will continue along this path until BAM, he hits us with some crazy thing to completely mess up everything.

Personally, I would like to see Sven get drunk and try to fight Angus.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 04:35 »

And as of 0734 15 Jun 09

Start of a story arc that will renew our faith in humanity 7 (18.9%)
Five stand alones that will bring joy and happiness to our troubled lives 3 (8.1%)
Who cares? We're out of the awkward zone! 27 (73%)

Total Voters: 37

And Marten's last remark made me smile this morning.

BryanP · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 05:12 »

Quote from: bicostp on 14 Jun 2009, 21:18

Am I the only one who waits to read the new QC every morning, rather than refreshing 'till the break of dawn?

Nope. I check all my webcomics after I get to work early each day. No way would I sit up waiting for it to post.

Oh, and Marten now wins for best comeback. Keep all the bear hugs.

Headwoünd · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 06:05 »

Nice strip today. You can tell that there isn't any Awkward Zone left when Marten - (formerly?) the King Of All That Is Awkward - gives it straight to a guy who's somewhat after Faye. So no jealousy either - I don't get where some people in here are coming from.

If they both are like that when they hang out together (maybe even when not drunk), I fully approve of Marten and Angus becoming bros.

Forgot to add that I realized how bad I actually need a top-hat... like really bad.

Apocalypsering · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 06:20 »

I'd posit that the suits are just a drunken delusion, but that's neither here nor there.

And I also only check internets after I arrive at work in the morning. I like sleeping at night.

As for Marten's warning, he'd probably be less likely to state stuff like that so blatantly were he not drunk, though I can believe that he's still somewhat protective of Faye even if he has gotten over her (and who knows if he has or not).

maddness · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 06:36 »

Quote from: bicostp on 14 Jun 2009, 21:18

Am I the only one who waits to read the new QC every morning, rather than refreshing 'till the break of dawn?

I just wait til his "comic is up" announcement pops up on my twitter feed.

plethora · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 07:08 »

I check my comics when I get home in the evening. Because most of them don't go up until about 3pm and I can't sneak Internet at work anyway.

yumitori · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 08:16 »

Quote

Wednesday is my birthday, which means I'm taking the day off. But fear not, there will be something in place of a regular QC, so you will still have something to look at for 30 seconds at your job while your boss isn't around.

Cool! A guest yaoi strip!

(Not my thing personally, but I really want Hanners to be happy...)

Martok · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 09:59 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 15 Jun 2009, 04:35

And Marten's last remark made me smile this morning.

That makes at least two of us. Truly one of Marten's more quote-worthy lines!

LTK · « **Reply #26 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 10:08 »

Quote from: Aegir on 15 Jun 2009, 00:57

I can't believe those fancy outfits are canon.

That makes it so much more awesome.

chronoplasm · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 14:13 »

Quote from: Marten

Dude, if a park ranger warns you about the bears, it aint 'cause he's tryin' to keep all the bear hugs for himself.

CAUTION: DO NOT PUT PENIS IN FAYE BEAR.

LeeC · « **Reply #28 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 14:31 »

Quote from: Martok on 15 Jun 2009, 09:59

Quote from: Border Reiver on 15 Jun 2009, 04:35
And Marten's last remark made me smile this morning.

That makes at least two of us. Truly one of Marten's more quote-worthy lines!

yes! love that line! it deserves the Colbert Hat tip

ecstaticjoy · « **Reply #29 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 14:51 »

Quote from: Jimor on 14 Jun 2009, 21:42

If Friday's comic is an example of what we get with a sleep-deprived Jeph, just give me a GoogleMap to his bedroom window, and an air horn....

...

I'm glad I'm not Jeph.
No offense, Jeph.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #30 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 17:02 »

It was #77: Faye described herself has being as protective as a mother bear. I don't think any of the other characters had compared to her a bear before this.

Shadic · « **Reply #31 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 19:17 »

Sven said something about it once, saying something like "I may as well cover myself in salmon" or something.

Bad memory is bad.

Mynah · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:04 »

Quote from: bicostp on 14 Jun 2009, 21:18

Am I the only one who waits to read the new QC every morning, rather than refreshing 'till the break of dawn?

Nope

Near Lurker · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:13 »

"Reverse Bechdel test"?

So...two men, having a conversation about nothing but women? Hmm.

Also, note that a mainstream film is generally, in essence, a short story. Due to the way storytelling conventions unfold, the Bechdel test, as she herself has noted, in the "I won't see this unless..." sense, would typically exclude any film with a male protagonist even in a perfect world (since most conversations shown not involving him would be about him in some way). However, there are at least two conclusions to be drawn...

A: The number of films that fail the test show a dearth of strong female protagonists.
B: The number of films that fail the test despite having female protagonists...yeah.

</inane_rambling>

Shadic · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:35 »

Angus could only hope to get mauled.

Aegir · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:39 »

My favorite part of this strip is Angus in the first panel shutting his left eye to concentrate through his monocle.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:52 »

Shadic, thanks for the reminder. Not only that one (#875), but Sven also compared her to a bear when telling Dora about Mr. Bianchi pinching Faye's love handles (#989).

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #37 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 21:58 »

Mixed metaphors make for great mental images.

baseballbear · « **Reply #38 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 22:59 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 15 Jun 2009, 21:58

Mixed metaphors make for great mental images.

And also great Japanese bands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_Ball_Bear

And yes, I registered just to say that.

SleeperCylon · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 03:25 »

Isn't it a bit misogynist to avoid a woman because some other guy tells you vaguely she's 'crazy'?

Whether the person is a man or women it seems kind of dickish to decide somebody is 'too much of a hassle' because their legitimate emotional issues might require a little more understanding and patience than other people, especially if you're making the decision based on third person information.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 04:11 »

And as of 0708 16 Jun 09

Why IS Marten giving Angus the heads up?

The idea of the "pile of ladies" Dora once posited holds a certain level of attraction to him 2 (3.9%)
It's a decent thing to do, for both parties 25 (49%)
It was in the script? 1 (2%)
Never mind the dialogue, what is the rental fee on a mid-Victorian cut-away these days anyway? 23 (45.1%)

Total Voters: 51

I don't think Angus' thought process is "dickish". He's just got out of a relationship that ended badly, so he may be thinking, "Should I? I mean if she's got hella issues, I may not be in a position mentally/emotionally to give her what she needs."

Random832 · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 06:21 »

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 16 Jun 2009, 03:25

Isn't it a bit misogynist...?

Quote

Whether the person is a man or women it seems kind of dickish

These two things you said seem to contradict each other.

Scurf · « **Reply #42 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 07:06 »

WHAT IS IT WITH *BEARS* TODAY?!!

I was catching up on webcomics and caught today's Sluggy Freelance: http://www.sluggy.com/daily.php?date=090616.

Then I read today's QC.

Then I figured I'd post and was a good boy and read forum rules, and caught the admonition to *NOT* be the guy in the bear-hat.

What is it with bears and their recurrence in pop literature? Is this some kind of cosmic convergence, or Smokey the Bear's birthday, or something? Bear-chronicity? The first sign of the bear-pocolyps?

LeeC · « **Reply #43 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 07:11 »

Bears are the king of the forest, like how lions are the king of the savannah, or Elivs is the king of rock-n-roll (and sammiches)

sitnspin · « **Reply #44 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 07:14 »

This has always been my view on asking women out. The worst that can happen is they say no.

Well, actually, given my dating history I would say that is NOT the worst that can happen. Many of the worst things have actually followed them saying yes.

Still, it is better to make the attempt than to live forever with the fear of failure or the thoughts of what might have happened.

maddness · « **Reply #45 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 07:21 »

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 16 Jun 2009, 03:25

Isn't it a bit misogynist to avoid a woman because some other guy tells you vaguely she's 'crazy'?

Having her best male friend tells you she pushes guys she likes away and sleeps with guys she doesn't like because she has issues is a far cry from some guy telling you she's nuts.

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 16 Jun 2009, 03:25

Whether the person is a man or women it seems kind of dickish to decide somebody is 'too much of a hassle' because their legitimate emotional issues might require a little more understanding and patience than other people, especially if you're making the decision based on third person information.

He's been acquainted with her for some time now, it's not like he just met her. He's had plenty of opportunity to see her bitchy side. I think he's always figured that underneath the prickly exterior she was a pretty great chick. Only now her best friend is telling him that her issues might make it so that she never really gives him a chance. Anyone with half a brain would have to think on that.

LeeC · « **Reply #46 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 07:23 »

worse things could happen but very rare. You could ask for their number because you thing they are rad, but then she kicks you in the balls. Never happened to me but My friend Kenny on the other hand...

Yeah best to just ask than torturing yourself (says the guy who is nervous about asking the cute girl in fye for her number) but hey go for it! Just dont obcess over it, else you will come off as unconfident and creepy.

I think Angus will go for it. I mean come on! Marten is just preping him for what is to be expected. The real question is: While this drunken talk goes on, what are the women talking about on their way home?

LTK · « **Reply #47 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 08:40 »

Billiards. What else?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #48 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 08:45 »

What's happening with bears is that we're finally facing up to and correcting all the wrong turns we have taken. Remember, bears are the answer to all our cultural missteps (#240).

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #49 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 08:50 »

Faye is not the only pretty, smart, and funny woman in the world. Angus is just being healthy in realizing that pursuing someone incapable of intimacy doesn't make sense.

He'll keep pursuing her anyway, of course. Though there could be a pretty dramatic story line if he doesn't.

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What wnt through your mind for Friday's comic?

Author Topic: WCT 15-19 Jun 09 (Read 40501 times)

Apocalypsering

yumitori

baseballbear

Scurf