Topic: Weekly comic thread, 5/10 - 5/14 (Read 72436 times)

snubnose · « **Reply #50 on:** 11 May 2010, 13:50 »

Looking at the status of the poll, it seems to me that I'm not the only one here whos favorite character is Hanners.

It was Faye in the past but she turned out to be too slutty. I'm not that conservative that I would judge her, but I'm conservative enough that I'm definitely turned off by such a behavior.

Dammit I again write about fictional characters as if they would be real.

Jander · « **Reply #51 on:** 11 May 2010, 14:07 »

so faye is a slut just because she made a move on sven and had a sexual relationship with him for awhile and hasn't to my knowledge been getting any elsewhere since?

snubnose · « **Reply #52 on:** 11 May 2010, 15:25 »

Nope.

I specified no reason for my statement.

So you just made one up on your own. Which is wrong, by the way.

And besides, just because I'm not attracted to, say, black women, that doesnt mean I'm a racist. I'm just not attracted to black women. Its my perfect right to have preferences when it comes to partnership choices, just like everyone else.

Likewise I am free to be turned on and turned off by certain behavior patterns.

Also, I never called her slut. I said "too slutty". Mostly because I'm too tired to think about a better word for it.

imaginaryideals · « **Reply #53 on:** 11 May 2010, 15:26 »

There's a convoluted setup for a Steve+assassinHannelore ship here, somewhere....

Akima · « **Reply #54 on:** 11 May 2010, 17:10 »

Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 13:50

It was Faye in the past but she turned out to be too slutty. I'm not that conservative that I would judge her, but I'm conservative enough that I'm definitely turned off by such a behavior.

How is it possible to apply the fairly negative term "slutty" to anyone without judging them?

Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 15:25

I am free to be turned on and turned off by certain behavior patterns.

Certainly. But I don't see how you can do it without judging.

raoullefere · « **Reply #55 on:** 11 May 2010, 17:37 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 11 May 2010, 12:50

Who would win a fight on Volcano Island, Hannermom or Steve?

Beatrice (Hannermom, to you), naturally. Old age and treachery, plus she probably has those rules Border Reiver gets his sig from memorized backwards and forwards.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #56 on:** 11 May 2010, 18:46 »

Does "Beatrice" really sound evil enough to be the right name to use? She prefers "Ms. Chatham" anyway, cf. strip 915.

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #57 on:** 11 May 2010, 20:44 »

You could call her Beatrix, maybe?

akronnick · « **Reply #58 on:** 11 May 2010, 20:52 »

*cue bad-ass theme music*

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #59 on:** 11 May 2010, 21:50 »

Quote from: celticgeek on 11 May 2010, 13:30

Apparently not a test tube baby:

Hanners Mother Pregnancy

Aha! I don't know quite where I got the idea that she was, but thank you for linking to proof that Hanners grew in a womb rather than a tube. ^_^

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #60 on:** 11 May 2010, 22:03 »

Poll results:

Question:     Who will be the center of attention this week?
Marigold    - 6 (10%)
Hannelore    - 21 (35%)
Sven    - 15 (25%)
Dale    - 3 (5%)
A new character    - 4 (6.7%)
42    - 6 (10%)
Feral ferric ferret    - 5 (8.3%)

Mojo · « **Reply #61 on:** 11 May 2010, 22:54 »

I wonder.... Has Hannelore considered the possibility that SHE is the clone? You know, errors in DNA replication could explain the difficulties she has with OCD...

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #62 on:** 11 May 2010, 23:27 »

She should get herself sequenced and go through it looking for errors one base pair at a time.

jwhouk · « **Reply #63 on:** 11 May 2010, 23:51 »

That might not be as easy as it sounds.

0kamisama · « **Reply #64 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:00 »

Quote from: imaginaryideals on 11 May 2010, 15:26

There's a convoluted setup for a Steve+assassinHannelore ship here, somewhere....

I would imagine there would be a highly unstable and potentially deadly Steve/Hanna-ssassin/Natasha ship somewhere around the dock...

akronnick · « **Reply #65 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:25 »

Dun-dun-DUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN

Dramatic Comic is Dramatic!!!

Also, I have to commend Angus for starting this particular conversation while Faye was cleaning the broadsword!

(Btw, has anyone seen Sven in the last few minutes?)

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #66 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:40 »

Reading the comic via scroll, at first I assumed the squeeing was a result of the myriad of QC fangirl screams substantiating into the very fabric of the comic.

Also, congrats to Angus on not picking the ever-popular 'Jam It In!' option.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #67 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:43 »

Full credit to Faye for the growth she has managed.

MegaLexi · « **Reply #68 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:54 »

I feel this is appropriate.

Once again Dora's weakness for cute things is exposed. Look at them eyes.

LeeC · « **Reply #69 on:** 12 May 2010, 00:59 »

I think its brave of him to ask her out... especially since she is wielding a sword!

im a bit confused by the dialog, is she saying yes or no or did we not get that far?

jwhouk · « **Reply #70 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:02 »

So THAT is what Jeph meant.

Hm.

Anyone wanna start a pool on when the hookup date will be?

akronnick · « **Reply #71 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:13 »

October.

2015.

Heranje · « **Reply #72 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:14 »

Asdf where is Sven? Did he leave yet? I hope he left. Or do I? eeeeeh.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #73 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:31 »

Quote from: LeeC on 12 May 2010, 00:59

im a bit confused by the dialog, is she saying yes or no or did we not get that far?

She admits that they may be on to something and that she is not completely opposed to give it a chance.
A step, if a baby one.

LeeC · « **Reply #74 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:33 »

Quote from: Heranje on 12 May 2010, 01:14

Asdf where is Sven? Did he leave yet? I hope he left. Or do I? eeeeeh.

being that Faye is wearing different clothing im assuming its the next day...or jeph forgot...

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 12 May 2010, 01:31

Quote from: LeeC on 12 May 2010, 00:59
im a bit confused by the dialog, is she saying yes or no or did we not get that far?
She admits that they may be on to something and that she is not completely opposed to give it a chance.
A step, if a baby one.

d'awwww

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #75 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:34 »

Quote from: LeeC on 12 May 2010, 00:59

im a bit confused by the dialog, is she saying yes or no or did we not get that far?

She said yes. In the most asinine way possible. Basically, she's taking it slow after Sven, so no Faye Whitaker Airport landing clearance for Angus, he'll have to circle until either the weather clears or he runs out of fuel and crashes in a flaming heap of heartache and regret. Oh, and blue balls, let's not forget the blue balls.

imenonelse · « **Reply #76 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:52 »

YES!!!!! FANGUS is a goooooooooooooooo....

snubnose · « **Reply #77 on:** 12 May 2010, 02:24 »

Quote from: Akima on 11 May 2010, 17:10

Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 13:50
It was Faye in the past but she turned out to be too slutty. I'm not that conservative that I would judge her, but I'm conservative enough that I'm definitely turned off by such a behavior.
How is it possible to apply the fairly negative term "slutty" to anyone without judging them?
Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 15:25
I am free to be turned on and turned off by certain behavior patterns.
Certainly. But I don't see how you can do it without judging.

Err, I think you interpret my "I dont judge her" much too literally. I dont think any human being can be that free of judgement in the first place.

For we human beings judge all the time. This flower is beautiful and that one is ugly. This voice is nice and that one is nasty. I like this food and I hate that other food.

Same for people, this one is beautiful and that one isnt. This one is nice and that one really gets on my nerves.

So "I dont judge her" simply means: I dont APPROVE of her, but I TOLERATE her. Its her life, after all. Virtual, fictional life, of course.

Akima · « **Reply #78 on:** 12 May 2010, 02:27 »

Quote from: LeeC on 12 May 2010, 01:33

being that Faye is wearing different clothing im assuming its the next day...or jeph forgot...

Faye's not the only one. Dora's in a different outfit too, so I think it must be the next day. I don't quite believe in the neckline of Faye's tank-top in profile compared with the front view, but it's very cool that Jeph bothers to draw her collar-bone bump.

evilbobthebob · « **Reply #79 on:** 12 May 2010, 03:03 »

At first I thought the Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee was Dora running her nails down the blackboard.

LeeC · « **Reply #80 on:** 12 May 2010, 03:05 »

Quote from: evilbobthebob on 12 May 2010, 03:03

At first I thought the Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee was Dora running her nails down the blackboard.

honestly I thought it was hanners at first.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #81 on:** 12 May 2010, 03:59 »

Also, it's very nice of Angus to be willing to put on hold any evolution of his relationship with Faye in order to protect Marigold's feelings. Made me go all "awwwwww".

Border Reiver · « **Reply #82 on:** 12 May 2010, 04:22 »

Quote from: akronnick on 12 May 2010, 01:13

October.

2015.

So, next week comic time?

Arancaytar · « **Reply #83 on:** 12 May 2010, 04:58 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 11 May 2010, 23:27

She should get herself sequenced and go through it looking for errors one base pair at a time.

But what's she going to compare it to?

To today's comic:

I sense a great lot of Marigold/Angus shippers suddenly crying out and being silenced.

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #84 on:** 12 May 2010, 05:11 »

Quote from: snubnose on 12 May 2010, 02:24

Err, I think you interpret my "I dont judge her" much too literally. I dont think any human being can be that free of judgement in the first place.

Regarding a specific person or sequence of events? You are assuredly wrong.
It might be impossible to live an entire life without being judgemental of someone (and indeed the attempt may be entirely unhealthy) but it is certainly possible to fail to judge individuals.

Kyrendis · « **Reply #85 on:** 12 May 2010, 05:44 »

Did anyone else notice this is the first time we've seen Angus without his glasses?

And he has had what appears to be a change of character in the interim?

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #86 on:** 12 May 2010, 05:56 »

Quote from: Kyrendis on 12 May 2010, 05:44

Did anyone else notice this is the first time we've seen Angus without his glasses?

I'm not even sure that one was the first, so nope.

vettechinohio · « **Reply #87 on:** 12 May 2010, 06:22 »

I heartily second that SQUEEEEE!!!! I couldn't be happier for them, but I wonder how Marigold will react?

St.Clair · « **Reply #88 on:** 12 May 2010, 07:47 »

Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 15:25

Also, I never called her slut. I said "too slutty". Mostly because I'm too tired to think about a better word for it.

"Promiscuous."
You're welcome. (Vocabulary is your friend.)

I have some other thoughts/comments, but I'm gonnna hold them on account of new comic.

disharmonic symphony · « **Reply #89 on:** 12 May 2010, 08:09 »

I just wanted to say... the art looks really great lately. I just noticed that the hair has started looking differently for the last few strips, and I really like this change. I know it's been said many times before but it's nothing short of amazing how the art never stops developing and advancing. I am impressed with how Jeph manages to make his characters look better and better constantly. GREAT job.

raoullefere · « **Reply #90 on:** 12 May 2010, 08:22 »

Funniest comic in weeks. No, I don't know why—I'm a mystery unto myself.

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 12 May 2010, 01:31

Quote from: LeeC on 12 May 2010, 00:59
im a bit confused by the dialog, is she saying yes or no or did we not get that far?
She admits that they may be on to something and that she is not completely opposed to give it a chance.
A step, if a baby one.

That's our Faye! Or will be, once she's taken a half-baby-step backwards.

Jander · « **Reply #91 on:** 12 May 2010, 08:30 »

Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 15:25

Nope.
I specified no reason for my statement.
So you just made one up on your own. Which is wrong, by the way.
And besides, just because I'm not attracted to, say, black women, that doesnt mean I'm a racist. I'm just not attracted to black women. Its my perfect right to have preferences when it comes to partnership choices, just like everyone else.
Likewise I am free to be turned on and turned off by certain behavior patterns.
Also, I never called her slut. I said "too slutty". Mostly because I'm too tired to think about a better word for it.

Well since you didn't give a reasoning for your statement, I am left to hypothesize at your reasons, and generally the word slutty is used to characterize someone being a slut, and I just dont think Faye fits the bill at all based on the content provided. I don't think its a fair categorization and that was the only possible explanation I could think of that one would call her that.

I also didn't say you weren't allowed to not be attracted to slutty or black or whatever sort of girls you aren't interested in. I don't care what you are or are not turned off by, I said nothing about it, so I don't see why you feel the need to defend your attractions.

sitnspin · « **Reply #92 on:** 12 May 2010, 08:34 »

How is having sex with ONE person "promiscuous" in the slightest? As far as we know Sven is the only person Faye has had sex with during the entire course of the series. I would hardly call that "slutty"

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #93 on:** 12 May 2010, 08:49 »

If Faye's a slut, then pretty much the only person who's not a slut in QC is Hannelore. And yes, I'm including Marigold, that harlot.

Edit: Wait, I forgot Hannelore's Mr. Clean fantasy. She's just as bad as the rest of `em!

jwhouk · « **Reply #94 on:** 12 May 2010, 09:10 »

Do I really wanna look up what "OTP" means on UrbanDictionary.com?

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #95 on:** 12 May 2010, 09:43 »

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 12 May 2010, 03:59

Also, it's very nice of Angus to be willing to put on hold any evolution of his relationship with Faye in order to protect Marigold's feelings. Made me go all "awwwwww".

I very much agree with this. ^_^ I mean, Angus and Faye should probably take things slow starting off anyway, but I like that he's taking Marigold's feelings into consideration, and that Faye seems to agree. MAJOR props to Angus for broaching the serious conversation with Faye while she's cleaning the sword! And yay for the return of Faye's blush -- good thing Dora didn't snuggle her from behind, or Faye's head might have exploded.

Oh, and jwhouk, OTP = one true pairing, as in "these two characters are totally meant to be together forever, you guys, omigod!"

Edited because I hate typos. -_-

Jander · « **Reply #96 on:** 12 May 2010, 09:49 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 12 May 2010, 09:10

Do I really wanna look up what "OTP" means on UrbanDictionary.com?

OTP is fine, though OTPHJ stands for over the pants hand job

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #97 on:** 12 May 2010, 11:53 »

Quote from: Arancaytar on 12 May 2010, 04:58

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 11 May 2010, 23:27
She should get herself sequenced and go through it looking for errors one base pair at a time.

But what's she going to compare it to?

One option would be to count all the noncoding triplets and other anomalies and do a statistical analysis to compare the rate to the human average.

Another would be to take samples from both parents and make sure she is a first generation copy.

Does that sound like our Hannelore, though? The Hanneresque approach would be panic over every thymine dimer, incomplete protein coding, nonfunctional protein codiing, and incorporated retrovirus.

SleeperCylon · « **Reply #98 on:** 12 May 2010, 11:55 »

I don't like it when characters manage to lame their way into a relationship. One of the many reasons I can't watch sitcoms.

Wiregeek · « **Reply #99 on:** 12 May 2010, 13:09 »

Quote from: snubnose on 12 May 2010, 02:24

Quote from: Akima on 11 May 2010, 17:10
Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 13:50
It was Faye in the past but she turned out to be too slutty. I'm not that conservative that I would judge her, but I'm conservative enough that I'm definitely turned off by such a behavior.
How is it possible to apply the fairly negative term "slutty" to anyone without judging them?
Quote from: snubnose on 11 May 2010, 15:25
I am free to be turned on and turned off by certain behavior patterns.
Certainly. But I don't see how you can do it without judging.
Err, I think you interpret my "I dont judge her" much too literally. I dont think any human being can be that free of judgement in the first place.

For we human beings judge all the time. This flower is beautiful and that one is ugly. This voice is nice and that one is nasty. I like this food and I hate that other food.

Same for people, this one is beautiful and that one isnt. This one is nice and that one really gets on my nerves.

So "I dont judge her" simply means: I dont APPROVE of her, but I TOLERATE her. Its her life, after all. Virtual, fictional life, of course.

Bullshit. "I don't judge her" means that you don't judge her. YOU have judged her, but you usually don't let your hate-dick out of your pants. Shut up and go away, hide behind a thin veil of lies about the semantics of your slut-shaming elsewhere.

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