Topic: WCT April 12-16 (Read 101794 times)

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #100 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:24 »

Ever noticed that when things get too realistic and serious, Jeph breaks the tension with something wacky like the DoKYA or Roombitos?

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #101 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:29 »

Yay! Rocket Roomba kittens!

I can't blame Jeph for injecting some levity between the drama. Interesting that the "mommy" Roomba is pink/purple -- or maybe she's a Womba!

Looks like Hanners' walls are gonna be even cleaner than before.

Jace · « **Reply #102 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:43 »

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #103 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:43 »

I'm glad that Daddy Roomba doesn't have any old-fashioned hangups about the color barrier.

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #104 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:44 »

Oh look! It's the cast of Batteries not included!

Penquin47 · « **Reply #105 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 21:48 »

How do you know that's not Roompop? Just because it's pink doesn't mean it's a girl, just ask Pintsize!

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #106 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 22:07 »

Quote from: Penquin47 on 13 Apr 2010, 21:48

How do you know that's not Roompop? Just because it's pink doesn't mean it's a girl, just ask Pintsize!

True enough -- and do we really know exactly how the Roomba's mate? That stuff all happened off-screen as I recall . . .

Looking at it again, regardless of actual gender, it really does look like a Woomba -- ahem: http://www.hulu.com/watch/70317/saturday-night-live-woomba -- to me.

Though the sizing's a bit off . . .

Polychrome · « **Reply #107 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 22:09 »

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 13 Apr 2010, 21:44

Oh look! It's the cast of Batteries not included!

Hah! I was thinking the same thing.
Also, you forgot the asterisk.

Akima · « **Reply #108 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 22:47 »

"And appearing today at Northampton Air Show, the fabulous Roombettes!" OK, maybe only funny if you know that the RAAF aerobatic team is called the Roulettes...

I notice that Roomba and his brood have evolved, and their wings relocated from the fuselage to the engine cowling. Hanners' expression, priceless.

LeeC · « **Reply #109 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 22:49 »

Quote from: Penquin47 on 13 Apr 2010, 21:48

How do you know that's not Roompop? Just because it's pink doesn't mean it's a girl, just ask Pintsize!

because hanners's roomba is a guy. Remember his beebs and whistles when he first met marten? "Stop flirting with my woman!"

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #110 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 22:53 »

Akima, you are very detail oriented.

(I noticed it too).

Winslow did accept the Roomba as a guy, as did Pintsize in 1057, at least if their pronoun choices are to be taken literally.

Steve the Pocket · « **Reply #111 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 23:26 »

Quote from: Jeph Jaques

Apparently Roombas have some sort of reproductive process in the QC universe.

And it works on epigenetics, to judge from the young'uns' jetpacks.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 13 Apr 2010, 22:53

Winslow did accept the Roomba as a guy, as did Pintsize in 1057, at least if their pronoun choices are to be taken literally.

That doesn't mean anything... *shifty eyes*

Sorflakne · « **Reply #112 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 23:39 »

Panel 3a is a classic Hanners expression XD

pendrake · « **Reply #113 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 23:39 »

The look on Hanners' face in panel #4 was really well done, you can almost hear the screeching record-stop noise and "errh?" in her head.

Also, I like Hannelore growing out her hair again, I think she would look good with longer hair (again?), despite her OCD.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #114 on:** 13 Apr 2010, 23:39 »

If the pink and purple one is the daddy, then we can be scandalized that none of the kids looks like him.

Kugai · « **Reply #115 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 00:23 »

"We are the Roomba. You will not be able to resist our cuteness, you will come to love us. Resistance is futile!"

Blackjoker · « **Reply #116 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 02:39 »

What worries me is that Hannelore might see an application for flying things that destroy messes and unleashing them to wipe out the unclean.

AngryCallCenterAgent · « **Reply #117 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 04:06 »

Hanners hasn't freaked out yet. Probably plenty of storage space left in her inner freak out containment unit, thought I wish she'd do something about it before it reaches critical mass. Oh wait, she was able to discharge awhile ago when she told Marigold that she's not taking of her shit anymore, so I guess the world is safe... for now...

Border Reiver · « **Reply #118 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 05:07 »

Quote from: Kugai on 14 Apr 2010, 00:23

"We are the Roomba. You will not be able to resist our cuteness, you will come to love us. Resistance is futile!"

BR stands with riot baton in hand, "The line must be drawn here. The cuteness comes and we fall back, another room, another apartment lost. I say no more! The line will be drawn here!"

matachin · « **Reply #119 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 05:20 »

Quote from: AngryCallCenterAgent on 14 Apr 2010, 04:06

Hanners hasn't freaked out yet. Probably plenty of storage space left in her inner freak out containment unit, thought I wish she'd do something about it before it reaches critical mass. Oh wait, she was able to discharge awhile ago when she told Marigold that she's not taking of her shit anymore, so I guess the world is safe... for now...

Her freak out level is quite different nowadays. Besides, most of this is just a distraction to keep her from going OCD critical and/or have a creepy Hanners episode.

I worry about the potential killing spree in her head, but even more about what that means for her possible relationships. She's going to have a time finding a guy that believes she doesn't meet the required value of crazy, as in "Don't stick your dick in crazy." She may be functional, but sitting right at the cliff's edge.

today+100 or so: Marigold returns the favor & gives Hanners a verbal smackdown to shock her bring her back to the here & now.

Mad Cat · « **Reply #120 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 05:43 »

I am so calling dibs on using Panel 3 for the creation of an animated forum avatar!

Quote from: Akima

I notice that Roomba and his brood have evolved, and their wings relocated from the fuselage to the engine cowling.

I noticed that too. At first, I was just gonna chalk it up to natural mutation. I mean, if people can make models of the Starship Enterprise fly and swim, then jet-powered flying Roombots shouldn't be an issue.

Although, I will comment that those had better be electric ducted fan engines and not proper jet turbines, otherwise, they're spewing exhaust and unburnt fuel all over the Hanner-apartment.

Seems like everybody's having kittens.

sudamerican · « **Reply #121 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:15 »

Quote from: Polychrome on 13 Apr 2010, 22:09

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 13 Apr 2010, 21:44
Oh look! It's the cast of Batteries not included!

Hah! I was thinking the same thing.
Also, you forgot the asterisk.

that makes 3 of us

jwhouk · « **Reply #122 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:15 »

Quote from: helloandgoodbye on 13 Apr 2010, 17:55

Quote from: jwhouk on 13 Apr 2010, 17:42
Quote from: Mr_Rose on 13 Apr 2010, 08:11
Quote from: Near Lurker on 13 Apr 2010, 07:34
This is not a healthy situation. For the love of God, someone needs to move.
Man I love this attitude; oh noes, it's going to be slightly awkward for a while! Everyone must uproot their lives to avoid possible blushing!
<snip>
No, because Jeph loves to draw his characters blushing.

I don't think he's ever drawn a male character blushing though. Now that I think about it, do guys even blush? I've only seen girls do it.

Yes he has. Sven did it when he realized his "little guy" was "peeking out of his boxers" in front of his new intern.

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #123 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 09:03 »

Quote from: sudamerican on 14 Apr 2010, 06:15

Quote from: Polychrome on 13 Apr 2010, 22:09
Quote from: Tuitsuro on 13 Apr 2010, 21:44
Oh look! It's the cast of Batteries not included!

Hah! I was thinking the same thing.
Also, you forgot the asterisk.
that makes 3 of us

Apparently, Jeph is psychic. Or unconsciously affected by 80's sci-fi/fantasy films.

sudamerican · « **Reply #124 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 10:27 »

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 14 Apr 2010, 09:03

Quote from: sudamerican on 14 Apr 2010, 06:15
Quote from: Polychrome on 13 Apr 2010, 22:09
Quote from: Tuitsuro on 13 Apr 2010, 21:44
Oh look! It's the cast of Batteries not included!
Hah! I was thinking the same thing.
Also, you forgot the asterisk.
that makes 3 of us

Apparently, Jeph is psychic. Or unconsciously affected by 80's sci-fi/fantasy films.

We're gonna need worry hats. Made of tinfoil

LTK · « **Reply #125 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 12:10 »

Well, it looks like Faye has just about finished her sculpture.

pwhodges · « **Reply #126 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 12:46 »

And it poops...

coffee

Akima · « **Reply #127 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 14:22 »

Jeez! Post spoilers, why don't you?

Edit: Thank you to whoever hid the spoiler.

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #128 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 14:43 »

Snape killed Dumbledore, etc...

scarred · « **Reply #129 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 16:01 »

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 14 Apr 2010, 14:43

Snape killed Dumbledore, etc...

WHAT

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #130 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 16:20 »

Also, Harry Potter is Wizard Jesus. Except for the cursing fig trees part. (wizard fig trees curse back, you see....)

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #131 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 17:29 »

Quote from: Mad Cat on 14 Apr 2010, 05:43

Although, I will comment that those had better be electric ducted fan engines and not proper jet turbines, otherwise, they're spewing exhaust and unburnt fuel all over the Hanner-apartment.

There are little flames coming out the back, so there will be a strain on the three-stage HEPA air filters Hannelore doubtless has.

WestEnder67 · « **Reply #132 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 20:11 »

I think it's fair to say that most of the forum will want one of those.

This guy included.

Scott Haley · « **Reply #133 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 20:21 »

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki?search=Kopi+Luwak

guyy · « **Reply #134 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 20:42 »

Wow, that is weird. I inexplicably thought about Faye's sculpture thing on the way home today, and...there it is!

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 14 Apr 2010, 09:03

Apparently, Jeph is psychic. Or unconsciously affected by 80's sci-fi/fantasy films.

Looks like he's so psychic that his artwork produces a time-warping psychic aura. Of coffee-pooping dinosaurs.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #135 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 21:05 »

How do you clean it? Coffee enema?

westrim · « **Reply #136 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 21:10 »

Wait, poop? Unless I missed something, expresso is a liquid. Sure it's brown/black and all, but still liquid. And I would totally try it if they called it Tyrannosaur Tinkles. Tyrannosaur turds, not so much.

Quote from: Scott Haley on 14 Apr 2010, 20:21

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki?search=Kopi+Luwak

That coffee does indeed taste excellent. Shame about the 100 dollars a pound or so, though. (Before you ask, my Aunt has an occasionally awesome- and extremely well compensated by her former career- friend.)

Akima · « **Reply #137 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 21:19 »

Dino-diarrhoea! And now I'll never get that image out of my mind. Thanks, Jeph.

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #138 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 21:26 »

Hmm, I suppose it could be considered Tyrannosaur poop if said Tyrannosaur was suffering from a fair bit of . . . digestive distress. O_o I have heard of such, erm, non-solid intestinal output being termed "buttpee," though I'm not sure that's an improvement. Having said all that, I see marketing possibilities IRL and within the strip. If Faye is willing to have her sculpture mass-produced.

Speaking of mass-production, though, keep the Roombas away from that thing or we'll have rocket-powered Tyrannosaurs who will suck a room clean and then poop out a mix of espresso and dust. Bleah. And if someone gives it an AnthroPC brain . . . But it's too small for that, right? RIGHT?

(Also, will we one day see a Dromiceiomimus that "poops" chai?)

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #139 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 21:50 »

Faye looks happy. She has needed artistic expression for a long time.

akronnick · « **Reply #140 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 22:52 »

Considering that reptiles, dinosaurs and birds eliminate all their waste (as well as carry out reproductive functions) through a single opening called a cloaca, it is safe to assume that any brown liquid flowing from said cloaca would be less than appetizing.

Of course it is equally safe to assume that the entire purpose of this post is for me to use the word cloaca as many times as possible.

Cloaca.

which brings us to the results of the poll:

Question: What's worse than being punched in the dick.
Nothing. - 11 (13.6%)
The Number 28. - 6 (7.4%)
Making a stupid '69' joke during pillow talk. - 15 (18.5%)
Not telling your boyfriend about the secret menu. - 8 (9.9%)
Lot's of stuff actually. - 41 (50.6%)

Total Voters: 81

So it's fairly clear that the denizens of this forum have a good perspective that genital punching, while bad, is not the worst thing in the world. Whether you have a penis, a vagina or a cloaca, getting punched in the junk isn't the end of the world.

Sass the new poll you hoopy froods!

Sorflakne · « **Reply #141 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 23:36 »

A...a...a Tyrannosaurus??! Why isn't it an Allosaurus?!!

On another note, I wonder if the location of the 'Butts LOL' sign was intentionally put in its location

...

Kugai · « **Reply #142 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 23:39 »

Coffeezilla!

EvolPenguin · « **Reply #143 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 00:09 »

All I know is I want one.

AngryCallCenterAgent · « **Reply #144 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 00:32 »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEMI for us mechanically-challenged. Impressive, Jeph, for reference. Now when's Faye going to collab with either the Orange County Chopper boys or the Mythbusters team and create something really steeped in awesomesauce?

pendrake · « **Reply #145 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 00:37 »

I want a deluxe expresso-saur model that also transforms into DinoBot Grimlock.

Doc · « **Reply #146 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 01:50 »

I really think the Coffeesaurus Rex should change it's facial expression while pooping.

muffmasta · « **Reply #147 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 02:18 »

I believe men can actually die from shock from being struck in the genitals. So its pretty bad.
Have to hit it pretty hard though. Mmm.

Carl-E · « **Reply #148 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 03:14 »

I'm a little disappointed, really. I was expecting smething more... abstract.

And more frightening.

And less utilitarian.

Mad Cat · « **Reply #149 on:** 15 Apr 2010, 03:56 »

Quote from: Heliphyneau on 14 Apr 2010, 21:26

Having said all that, I see marketing possibilities IRL and within the strip. If Faye is willing to have her sculpture mass-produced.

Unlikely, as people who actually work with electricly powered hot water handling machinery tend to like to have it with a wide, stable base, UNLIKELY to tip over under normal, or abnormal use leading to scalds and other disfiguring injuries.

The Espressosaurus has a very narrow base of just its feet and a very long, easily tipped body, the quintessential opposite of a wide, stable base.

Maybe if Faye mounted it to a large metal plate or wooden board, it could get a UL listing, but then that would take up a much larger space in the carton, resulting in greater shipping costs and...

I'm over-analyzing this, aren't I?

I never knew Faye was so mechanicly inclined and inventive. Man! The only QC girl I have no similarities to whatsoever is Dora. Maybe if I actually started my own business, I'd be the epitome of QC womanhood.

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