Topic: WCT Jan 11 to Jan 15 2010 (Read 36465 times)

Border Reiver · « **Reply #100 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 04:41 »

Amazing that there as been actual character growth over the course of the strip and that the characters aren't locked into their original set? That would mean that Mr. Jacques is a storyteller!

On the other hand, can we have the custody battle take place in a traditional location - a wrestling ring coated with warmed oil or mud?

matachin · « **Reply #101 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 05:15 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 14 Jan 2010, 04:41

On the other hand, can we have the custody battle take place in a traditional location - a wrestling ring coated with warmed oil or mud?

Just on the basis of weight, I'd guess that Faye would have the upper hand. Unless she has no muscle tone and Dora is secretly doing triathlons then Dora would be kicked to the curb.

On the other hand, Dora is bi. She probably has some nasty tricks that Faye wouldn't suspect.

Carl-E · « **Reply #102 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 06:51 »

What does being bi have to do with wrestling?

...nevermind.

Quote from: raoullefere on 14 Jan 2010, 04:07

This makes two comics in a row in which Jeph has surprised me, and in a good way. Are all the kiddies growing up?

Maybe, but Jeph certainly is - married, new house and all...

Quote from: snubnose on 14 Jan 2010, 02:32

Hehe Faye is indeed "well rounded" SCNR

OK, now that's just snide.

Quote from: helloandgoodbye on 13 Jan 2010, 22:31

They are proof that guys and girls really can be just friends.

Ummm... they are a good example, maybe. Role models, even. But as comic characters they prove nothing! Remember, they all spring from the mind of their creator. They may be realistic, but Jeph dictates their relationship, along with a few other things.

Unless he's one of those writers who thinks the characters take over their own story and he's completely lost control - in which case, Jeph, you need some help!

dunnright · « **Reply #103 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 08:38 »

Can I just say that (I know this has been evident for some time) but it really hit me in today's comic, particularly panel one, how far Jeph's drawing/art skills have come.

It seems like every month or so, I think "Wow! His skills are getting better and better!".

Bravo JJ, Keep up the good work!

Carl-E · « **Reply #104 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 09:04 »

JJ?

Damn, all I can think now is "dy-no-MIIIITE!!"

Sorflakne · « **Reply #105 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 13:25 »

Quote from: snubnose on 14 Jan 2010, 02:32

Hehe Faye is indeed "well rounded" SCNR

White t-shirts on well-endowed women...win.

Kugai · « **Reply #106 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 13:53 »

Yup

But I think the custody battle should tale place in front of Judge Judy

raoullefere · « **Reply #107 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 17:55 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 14 Jan 2010, 04:41

Amazing that there as been actual character growth over the course of the strip and that the characters aren't locked into their original set? That would mean that Mr. Jacques is a storyteller!

I said surprised, not amazed. Dora's not been that quick to put on the brakes to her insecurities— I figured Jeph could get a week or so out of that conversation, even without it actually devolving into a fight. Faye's reaction makes sense, but, like so many of us, she has a history of one step forward, two back (or at least a half-step back). What actually surprised me about that strip is that Faye and Marten are on such easy, equal terms; Faye usually maintains a defensive grip on what she thinks is the upper hand, even when she's not aware of it. And, like I said, I can't recall her wearing tight shorts around Marten since the move, meaning she's less defensive on a physical level, too. So Jeph crystallized many changes quite nearly at once, when, to me, anyway, he usually tends to take them one at a time over the course of several strips. But it's a bully change for both ladies.

Quote from: Kugai on 14 Jan 2010, 13:53

I think the custody battle should tale place in front of Judge Judy

And so another nasty perversion rears its misshapen, poufy-banged head. I'll bet you have her DVD, don't you?

tinkerbell · « **Reply #108 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 18:50 »

Quote from: matachin on 14 Jan 2010, 05:15

On the other hand, Dora is bi. She probably has some nasty tricks that Faye wouldn't suspect.

Seems like a bit of a misconception that bisexuals have all these nasty tricks. Being bisexual merely indicates sexual interest in both genders, not that you are some kind of sexual deviant.

Carl-E · « **Reply #109 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 19:28 »

Yeah, I didn't get that one at first. I mean, Border Reiver was talking about wrestling... and how would being bi help that?

Unless of course you're not really talking about wrestling...

Gives "illegal holds" a whole new meaning!

Kugai · « **Reply #110 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 20:02 »

So that would make Marten the Sex Stallion

I think he could live with that, don't you?

vettechinohio · « **Reply #111 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 20:08 »

Faye's boobs look HUGE in the first panel. Maybe it's because of her coat, but I swear, any bigger and they'll have their own gravitational pull!

Carl-E · « **Reply #112 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 20:11 »

Last panel, too. And since when is a wifebeater appropriate work attire, even for CoD?

Moxie · « **Reply #113 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 20:23 »

Dora being all blushy and embarrassed makes me laugh!

Given how relaxed and casual she is about everything else sex related, I wouldn't have expected her to be all uptight about being heard.

westrim · « **Reply #114 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:06 »

I remember when I heard my aunt while I (and others in further bedrooms) were staying over. She didn't know (nor my uncle), but the next morning I sure felt mighty awkward. Almost made me glad my parents split so early- wait...

Quote from: Carl-E on 14 Jan 2010, 20:11

Last panel, too. And since when is a wifebeater appropriate work attire, even for CoD?

Pretty sure she's gonna change into something else. The cafe isn't open yet.

Quote from: vettechinohio on 14 Jan 2010, 20:08

Faye's boobs look HUGE in the first panel. Maybe it's because of her coat, but I swear, any bigger and they'll have their own gravitational pull!

Customers eye's are regularly pulled into their gravitational field, only to suffer a stirring straw to the optic nerve.

Quote from: Kugai on 14 Jan 2010, 20:02

So that would make Marten the Sex Stallion.

You need to add more oomph to that, like SEX STALLION

Houyhnhnms!

Sorflakne · « **Reply #115 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:10 »

For as kinky as Dora can be, I'm surprised that she's embarrassed that Faye hears them.

"Sex pony" though...where oh where has Faye's mind gone?

themacnut · « **Reply #116 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:19 »

And the number one reason for Marten to move into Dora's apartment is....avoiding embarassing moments like the last panel of today's comic

Carl-E · « **Reply #117 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:36 »

The whinnying is probably Dora biting her lip when she'd rather be screaming...

Some of that eggcrate foam soundproofing on the bedroom walls should do the trick nicely...

That's the advantage of taking off my glasses in bed. I don't give a rat's ass what the decor looks like!

Oh, maybe on the ceiling, too. Don't want Hanners listening in!

jwhouk · « **Reply #118 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:47 »

On a more obvious note: I'm thinking this is going to mean exactly what Faye mentions in panel four - she's gonna end up moving in with them.

...and all SORTS of hijinks will ensue with Mieville vs. Pintsize, Mieville vs. Faye, Mieville vs. Hannelore, Pintsize vs. Dora...

LeeC · « **Reply #119 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 21:54 »

haha I love the blushing dora.

themacnut · « **Reply #120 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 22:05 »

How about Marten moves in with Dora, and Hannelore moves in with Faye? Talk about hijinks ensuing, those two would make the Odd Couple look well adjusted. Plus there'd still be the Mieville-Pintsize mayhem to spice things up, it'd just be in different apartments.

jwhouk · « **Reply #121 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 22:08 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 14 Jan 2010, 20:11

Last panel, too. And since when is a wifebeater appropriate work attire, even for CoD?

That top is a fave of hers. She's been wearing it on-and-off for years.

Come to think of it, that's the first time we've seen the TEH shirt in a while... think maybe these "re-drawings" of the first 100 strips is doing something to Jeph?

Blackjoker · « **Reply #122 on:** 14 Jan 2010, 22:16 »

Quote from: themacnut on 14 Jan 2010, 22:05

How about Marten moves in with Dora, and Hannelore moves in with Faye? Talk about hijinks ensuing, those two would make the Odd Couple look well adjusted. Plus there'd still be the Mieville-Pintsize mayhem to spice things up, it'd just be in different apartments.

The part of me that wants to throw a superball in a store full of carefully stacked fragile items loves the idea, the part of me that wants both characters alive thinks it might need some review.

raoullefere · « **Reply #123 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 00:32 »

Blücher!

snubnose · « **Reply #124 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 01:28 »

Quote from: vettechinohio on 14 Jan 2010, 20:08

Faye's boobs look HUGE in the first panel. Maybe it's because of her coat, but I swear, any bigger and they'll have their own gravitational pull!

Boobs always have gravitational pull ... even small ones ... it only works on men hands, though.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #125 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 04:29 »

Said pull also works on our eyes, and other parts as well.

Akima · « **Reply #126 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 05:00 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 14 Jan 2010, 20:11

Last panel, too. And since when is a wifebeater appropriate work attire, even for CoD?

It's only a wifebeater if a guy wears it.

On Faye it's a tank-top.
And tanks have been in the CoD dress code since Dora's first appearance. Come to think of it, Dora's come to work in spaghetti-tanks and tube tops too, so it's all good.

Binary · « **Reply #127 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 05:13 »

YOO-HOO! AKIMA!

I've been trying and failing to get your attention for some weeks now.

I like the artwork in your avatar. Where is it from? If it's a comic or graphic novel I'd like to see more.

KTHXBI

raoullefere · « **Reply #128 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 06:19 »

I must say, were I a CoD customer, I'd fiercely defend Faye's right to wear A-shirts, tank tops, wife-beaters, and anything else that accentuated her 'blessings.' The same for the other ladies, too.

On that note, it has been a while since Dora's rocked the spaghetti strap numbers, hasn't it? Does she cover her shoulders once she's committed to a SO?

snubnose · « **Reply #129 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 06:32 »

Teh.

As a rule, never complain if a woman runs around naked or half-naked.

Even if you consider her ugly ... even then she still might inspire others with her example.

Carl-E · « **Reply #130 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 06:54 »

OK, I wasn't complaining. I know Dora's worn stuff like that, but she's the owner. And I know Faye frequently wears the white ~~wife~~husband beater, but usually as sleepwear or around the apartment, I'm pretty sure she's never worn less than a T shirt at work.

Quote from: raoullefere on 15 Jan 2010, 00:32

Blücher!

Raoullefere, thanks for giving me a good giggle first thing in the morning! Those poor horses...

TheKingOfFuzz · « **Reply #131 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 07:52 »

It's exciting to see some conflict brewing in the core QC character group.

Here's hoping it shatters the holding pattern.

celticgeek · « **Reply #132 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 08:00 »

Faye was wearing that shirt when the espresso machine blew up: 1258.

Blyss · « **Reply #133 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 08:16 »

Holy shit today's comic made me laugh! Sex Pony is damned solid. Way to go Jeph!

Carl-E · « **Reply #134 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 09:19 »

Quote from: celticgeek on 15 Jan 2010, 08:00

Faye was wearing that shirt when the espresso machine blew up: 1258.

Ok, I stand corrected. Repeatedly.

Actually, I'm sitting corrected.

I think I need to do a full reread instead of the occasional random archive binges I like to indulge in.

By the way, I don't see a lot of other comics with a "random" button (XKCD is the notable exception), but I think it's a really nice feature!

LeeC · « **Reply #135 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 10:21 »

d'awww if marten moves out pintsize and winslow can't hang out as much anymore.

Cheleg · « **Reply #136 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 10:53 »

I'm glad to see that faye was voicey about her opion on the moving in situation and what she wanted, regardless of what would happen in the end.

Although when did Dora get shy about sex? O_o

Wiregeek · « **Reply #137 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 11:57 »

Quote from: Cheleg on 15 Jan 2010, 10:53

Although when did Dora get shy about sex? O_o

Well, I see it like this - what's good for the goose, is good for the lion.

Dora is often/usually the instigator of sexually oriented conversation or antics, it's going to be a completely different chunk of brainmeat activating when she's not 'driving the perv bus' (it's like the short bus, but there's a Mr. Onyx Realistic 8" dildo (with testicles!) suction-cupped to the hood)

Dora should just kill Faye, anyway.

westrim · « **Reply #138 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 12:04 »

Quote from: Wiregeek on 15 Jan 2010, 11:57

Quote from: Cheleg on 15 Jan 2010, 10:53
Although when did Dora get shy about sex? O_o

Well, I see it like this - what's good for the goose, is good for the lion.

Dora is often/usually the instigator of sexually oriented conversation or antics, it's going to be a completely different chunk of brainmeat activating when she's not 'driving the perv bus' (it's like the short bus, but there's a Mr. Onyx Realistic 8" dildo (with testicles!) suction-cupped to the hood)

Dora should just kill Faye, anyway.

She's tried, but there's always a customer that has the nerve to walk through the door just as she lifts the broadsword. Passing it off as calisthenics has always worked, though.

Mojo · « **Reply #139 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 15:29 »

Wait, Jeph is redrawing the first 100 comics? Say it isn't so! I often think about how I miss the old style...

smack that isaiah · « **Reply #140 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 15:49 »

I don't think it's all of the comics

Quote from: Jeph's livejournal

Part of the process of making the book is re-drawing old strips that I'm missing the original, high-resolution artwork for- probably 15 or 20 out of the first 300 comics.

Stuff about it

Darke · « **Reply #141 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 16:10 »

Quote from: LeeC on 15 Jan 2010, 10:21

d'awww if marten moves out pintsize and winslow can't hang out as much anymore.

I am so appalled at myself for not realising this. Marten, stay right where you are.

Mojo · « **Reply #142 on:** 15 Jan 2010, 22:50 »

I wouldn't worry. Jeph won't have Faye living alone. We know what happened the LAST time she was allowed to do so.

jwhouk · « **Reply #143 on:** 16 Jan 2010, 09:58 »

That reminds me - did they ever rebuild that apartment complex? Or are the charred remains still visible from the freeway?

Kugai · « **Reply #144 on:** 16 Jan 2010, 10:14 »

Naah, they turned it into a park.

Carl-E · « **Reply #145 on:** 16 Jan 2010, 13:50 »

Whitaker Memorial Park, in fact. They couldn't find her after the fire...

raoullefere · « **Reply #146 on:** 16 Jan 2010, 22:25 »

With good reason. When ya torches yer apartment, ya gets the hell out, ya don't leave a following address, and maybe ya even change your name so's the other tenants can't find ya and take their lost stuff and/or sleep outta yer hide.

In Faye's case, I suspect she was saved from the last by no one there knowing her name in the first place. Puts a damper on your theory, Carl.

Maybe "Sarcastic, Violent, Stacked Girl Memorial Park"?*

*I started to write Zaftig Girl, but refrained because some mindless twits have decided it means 'fat.' Shapely, people, shapely. Faye's most definitely zaftig.

westrim · « **Reply #147 on:** 16 Jan 2010, 22:50 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 16 Jan 2010, 22:25

With good reason. When ya torches yer apartment, ya gets the hell out, ya don't leave a following address, and maybe ya even change your name so's the other tenants can't find ya and take their lost stuff and/or sleep outta yer hide.

In Faye's case, I suspect she was saved from the last by no one there knowing her name in the first place. Puts a damper on your theory, Carl.

Maybe "Sarcastic, Violent, Stacked Girl Memorial Park"?*

*I started to write Zaftig Girl, but refrained because some mindless twits have decided it means 'fat.' Shapely, people, shapely. Faye's most definitely zaftig.

No, no, Forest Whitaker. In their universe he was in-town preparing for a film shoot (epitaph: excellent actor except for that one impossibly shitty movie.)

Binary · « **Reply #148 on:** 17 Jan 2010, 02:48 »

We can hope that in the QCverse, Battlefield Earth never got made.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #149 on:** 17 Jan 2010, 04:32 »

Even better: never written.

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