Topic: WCT (Weekly Comic Thread) 24-28 May 2010 (Read 58169 times)

Border Reiver · « **Reply #100 on:** 27 May 2010, 04:26 »

So long as she remembers to twist the blade prior to trying to pull it out she should be able to avoid having the it stick.

That and avoid the rib cage.

tinkerbell · « **Reply #101 on:** 27 May 2010, 04:40 »

Quote from: roxy255 on 26 May 2010, 08:27

This has probably been mentioned but YEAH! Angus has undergone some stefan urquelle makeover since these days: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=898

Keep in mind he was wearing those clothes purely so that Faye would make fun of him as we see in the comics that follow.
I do miss his glasses though; I kept imagining Faye and Angus going in for an impromptu kiss and bumping glasses awkward-style.

sudamerican · « **Reply #102 on:** 27 May 2010, 05:36 »

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anyone else creeped out by the knife at first?

it was an Osaka moment

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I kept imagining Faye and Angus going in for an impromptu kiss and bumping glasses awkward-style.

Happened to me once. broke the mood

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #103 on:** 27 May 2010, 05:39 »

Less worried, actually. If she knew how to use a knife then she'd actually be holding it correctly when she answered the door.

jwhouk · « **Reply #104 on:** 27 May 2010, 05:43 »

Quote from: tinkerbell on 27 May 2010, 04:40

Quote from: roxy255 on 26 May 2010, 08:27
This has probably been mentioned but YEAH! Angus has undergone some stefan urquelle makeover since these days: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=898
Keep in mind he was wearing those clothes purely so that Faye would make fun of him as we see in the comics that follow.
I do miss his glasses though; I kept imagining Faye and Angus going in for an impromptu kiss and bumping glasses awkward-style.

He's always been "the dumpy guy in glasses who always comes in here". His look has changed, though (check out those sideburns!) and he's always had something for Faye.

...No, I'm not a webcomic geek!

Carl-E · « **Reply #105 on:** 27 May 2010, 07:59 »

I don't thnk that first guy was Angus. He really didn't seem pleased with the sass, and he seemed like an older guy who was actually used to service. Same hair color is about all. I'd believe it if he muttered something like, "Christ, why do I keep coming here?" as he stalked away.

The second one, maybe. Same glasses. Seems more like Jeph adopted a crowd member into the cast!

Then suddenly - bushy sideburns, argyle sweater, argumentative - ya think he's got some Scottish name orrrr something, laddie?

Stereotyping - interfering with character development since Homo Sapiens first met a Neanderthal!

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #106 on:** 27 May 2010, 09:18 »

Hmm, I think the potential creepiness in panel one stems from the fact that Hanners' knife is pointed outward toward Marten's general crotchal region. But she doesn't have her stabby-face on, so she's non-threatening. I had forgotten all about DJ Phalliz -- thanks for the reminder, Akima!

I'm looking forward to seeing Winslow as master of ceremonies over bad YouTube night. He's one of the few characters who still retains some innocence. Although having said that, I wonder if the "bad YouTube" featured will include all or part of the Star Wars Holiday Special . . . Seriously, watching that whole thing is like a rite of passage, or maybe one of the circles of hell.

raoullefere · « **Reply #107 on:** 27 May 2010, 13:29 »

The thing that troubles me is this: who answers their door knife in hand? Obviously, Hanners was about to ~~sacrifice~~ open the melon when Marten rang, knocked, or what-have-you. Normal behavior would be to sigh, put down the knife, and then go to the door.

Of course, I was taught as a child (nevermind how) not to walk around with sharp objects in my hand. Perhaps, in space, no one cares what you puncture.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 27 May 2010, 02:10

Since Marigirl is invited, why not use Momo-tan, who has holographic projection equipment built in?

They don't know she's coming. Note Marten made sure Hannelore was coming before he made his request. Awfully polite fellow, that Marten. Doesn't say 'Hello, Hanners, how are you, and why have you got a knife in your hand, for the love of god, don't stab me, think of Dora—she'd really fuck you up if you did that, you know. I heard that Vespavenger chick still doesn't walk right."

Border Reiver · « **Reply #108 on:** 27 May 2010, 13:50 »

Maybe its me, but when carrying a knife I either carry it point down, edge facing back or in the sheath.

Anyway, somehow Hanners with a knife, even an 8-10" chopping knife (which is what she appears to have here) doesn't scare me.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #109 on:** 27 May 2010, 14:41 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 27 May 2010, 04:26

That and avoid the rib cage.

That is why the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #110 on:** 27 May 2010, 16:40 »

Then up through the liver and the diaphragm

raoullefere · « **Reply #111 on:** 27 May 2010, 16:55 »

I think that's called a Joab Special. (Smiting under the fifth rib.) Or perhaps it should be.
http://bible.cc/2_samuel/20-10.htm , http://bible.cc/2_samuel/3-27.htm, and more, but I can't recall them.

To quote David (according to Joseph Heller) "Joab sure does love that fifth rib, doesn't he?" (God Knows)

akronnick · « **Reply #112 on:** 27 May 2010, 17:04 »

This thread has taken a turn.

I'm not sure what kind of turn, but it's definitely a turn of some kind.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #113 on:** 27 May 2010, 17:25 »

Well there are only three options - Left, Right and About. Anything else is either an Incline or a Wheel.

akronnick · « **Reply #114 on:** 27 May 2010, 17:48 »

Well maybe it's a twist then.

Come on, let's twist again like we did last summer.

raoullefere · « **Reply #115 on:** 27 May 2010, 17:51 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 27 May 2010, 17:25

Well there are only three options - Left, Right and About. Anything else is either an Incline or a Wheel.

On the contrary, there are bad, strange, unseemly, unsavory, disturbing and delightful turns, just to name a few. Offhand, I'd say the thread has taken a mildly bloodthirsty turn, with overtones of whimsy. That's to be expected when Hanners starts playing with cutlery, and even more so when Jeph gives us onomatopoeia to accompany it.

Runch! Squealch Melon falls open.
Marten: "Hey, that melon looks pretty good!"
Marten reaches out to snag a protruding chunk
Runch! Squealch Marten looks down to see knife hilt protruding beneath his fifth rib
Hannelore (disturbing smile plastered across her face): "No one touches my melon."

jwhouk · « **Reply #116 on:** 27 May 2010, 19:31 »

Quote from: Heliphyneau on 27 May 2010, 09:18

<snip>
Although having said that, I wonder if the "bad YouTube" featured will include all or part of the Star Wars Holiday Special . . . Seriously, watching that whole thing is like a rite of passage, or maybe one of the circles of hell.

You know, when I was a kid, I actually liked the Star Wars Holiday Special.

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #117 on:** 27 May 2010, 20:00 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 27 May 2010, 17:51

Quote from: Border Reiver on 27 May 2010, 17:25
Well there are only three options - Left, Right and About. Anything else is either an Incline or a Wheel.
On the contrary, there are bad, strange, unseemly, unsavory, disturbing and delightful turns, just to name a few.

Not to mention, we don't really know hom many spatial dimensions this threads have.

jwhouk · « **Reply #118 on:** 27 May 2010, 20:20 »

Suddenly, I'm reminded about the joke about the blonde who was fired from the M&M's factory.

~~mustang6172~~ · « **Reply #119 on:** 27 May 2010, 20:43 »

Is the QC winter over? Hanner's watermelon has me thinking summer.

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #120 on:** 27 May 2010, 21:12 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 27 May 2010, 19:31

Quote from: Heliphyneau on 27 May 2010, 09:18
<snip>
Although having said that, I wonder if the "bad YouTube" featured will include all or part of the Star Wars Holiday Special . . . Seriously, watching that whole thing is like a rite of passage, or maybe one of the circles of hell.
You know, when I was a kid, I actually liked the Star Wars Holiday Special.

When I rewatched it (semi)recently, I had forgotten that I'd seen it, but then Bea Arthur singing in the bar brought it all rushing back. O_O

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #121 on:** 27 May 2010, 22:04 »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTQg9KgnjjA#t=3m7s

LeeC · « **Reply #122 on:** 27 May 2010, 22:07 »

Quote from: mustang6172 on 27 May 2010, 20:43

Is the QC winter over? Hanner's watermelon has me thinking summer.

I think its early spring, what with how things are now-a-days it isnt too far-fetched to be able to buy a watermelon out of season.

Mad Cat · « **Reply #123 on:** 27 May 2010, 22:48 »

Damnit. Now I'm wishing I had gotten a cantaloupe at the store today.

Kugai · « **Reply #124 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:13 »

Hmmmmmm

I wonder if stabbing Watermelon's is Hanner's way of working out those odd murderous thoughts she sometimes has?

akronnick · « **Reply #125 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:34 »

It's either that, or training for the zombie apocalypse.

Hanners possesses a distinct River Tam quality. She'd probably be good to have around if your ship gets attacked by Reavers.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #126 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:38 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 27 May 2010, 17:51

Quote from: Border Reiver on 27 May 2010, 17:25
Well there are only three options - Left, Right and About. Anything else is either an Incline or a Wheel.
On the contrary, there are bad, strange, unseemly, unsavory, disturbing and delightful turns, just to name a few.

Sounds alot like quarks...

Tuitsuro · « **Reply #127 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:55 »

Tit's a disaster!

lunakitten · « **Reply #128 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:56 »

Hee...

Ha ha ha ha ha
Poor Marigold...

...her 18 hour bra expired!

I'd be going home to change- a sweater wouldn't be enough.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #129 on:** 27 May 2010, 23:57 »

The picture on the wall in panel 1 looks like Daria.

raoullefere · « **Reply #130 on:** 28 May 2010, 00:20 »

I actually had this happen before my eyes when I was in tenth grade. The girl was leaning over talking to me before class started when her support system gave up due to considerable stress. I didn't think* of either a cool line like "Oh, no, the Levee broke," or one more accurately reflecting my reaction like this one. Which is probably just as well.

*Actually, for honesty's sake a period should be applied here.

westrim · « **Reply #131 on:** 28 May 2010, 00:28 »

I thought the levee analogy was used in reference to other processes. Bodily processes. May I suggest "oh no, the suspension cables have snapped! Warn the motorists to get off the bridge!" Angus?*

Quote from: Tuitsuro on 27 May 2010, 23:55

Tit's a disaster!

Tat's not funny. You should keep abreast of current humor trends.

* It's still what's for dinner, even if that's not the exact tagline.

LeeC · « **Reply #132 on:** 28 May 2010, 01:47 »

d'aww poor marigold, she's like a personification of murphy's law

laizeohbeets · « **Reply #133 on:** 28 May 2010, 01:59 »

Yeah, there's a reason I had all of my prom dresses and the like reinforced and reinforced. Did *not* want a Marigold Issue to happen.

jwhouk · « **Reply #134 on:** 28 May 2010, 02:10 »

And I kept thinking, even before her "wardrobe malfunction", that she was going to be overdressed.

Of course, we already know about Faye/Dora/Marten/Hanners and how they dress for something like this...

Blackjoker · « **Reply #135 on:** 28 May 2010, 02:24 »

As I read what Angus said my brain immediately locked between uncontrolled laughter and wanting to hit him with a large mackarel.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #136 on:** 28 May 2010, 04:14 »

Quote from: raoullefere on 27 May 2010, 17:51

Runch! Squealch Melon falls open.
Marten: "Hey, that melon looks pretty good!"
Marten reaches out to snag a protruding chunk
Runch! Squealch Marten looks down to see knife hilt protruding beneath his fifth rib
Hannelore (disturbing smile plastered across her face): "No one touches my melon."

This would be much funnier in the plural, but then I'm a dirty old man.

And as for Marigold, I can understand the embarassment, but I don't think that narrow chested Angus' sweater is going to cover up the problem....

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #137 on:** 28 May 2010, 05:34 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 27 May 2010, 23:57

The picture on the wall in panel 1 looks like Daria.

Could be Marigold.

sudamerican · « **Reply #138 on:** 28 May 2010, 05:49 »

she does look a tad bit overdressed, as well as really cute. Going back and changing would definitely be the way to go.

In other news, lunakitten's avatar is pretty hot

Carl-E · « **Reply #139 on:** 28 May 2010, 07:12 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 28 May 2010, 04:14

I don't think that narrow chested Angus' sweater is going to cover up the problem....

That's the point - the sweater's for support!

jwhouk · « **Reply #140 on:** 28 May 2010, 07:29 »

Quote from: Dliessmgg on 28 May 2010, 05:34

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 27 May 2010, 23:57
The picture on the wall in panel 1 looks like Daria.
Could be Marigold.

It probably is

Of course, Marigold might be Daria's long-lost cousin.

westrim · « **Reply #141 on:** 28 May 2010, 07:59 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 28 May 2010, 04:14

Quote from: raoullefere on 27 May 2010, 17:51
Runch! Squealch Melon falls open.
Marten: "Hey, that melon looks pretty good!"
Marten reaches out to snag a protruding chunk
Runch! Squealch Marten looks down to see knife hilt protruding beneath his fifth rib
Hannelore (disturbing smile plastered across her face): "No one touches my melon."

This would be much funnier in the plural, but then I'm a dirty old man.

And as for Marigold, I can understand the embarrassment, but I don't think that narrow chested Angus' sweater is going to cover up the problem....

You're not old, you're, um, "time challenged"

. And I now suspect this is in fact a plot by Marigold to get his clothes off

. Next will be his shoes, supposedly for his laces.

Mad Cat · « **Reply #142 on:** 28 May 2010, 08:25 »

Damnit. Now I'm wishing I had gotten two cantaloupes at the store yesterday.

Dontcha just hate it when your bra straps break? Both of them? Simultaneously?

Quote from: jwhouk on 28 May 2010, 07:29

Quote from: Dliessmgg on 28 May 2010, 05:34
Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 27 May 2010, 23:57
The picture on the wall in panel 1 looks like Daria.
Could be Marigold.
It probably is Of course, Marigold might be Daria's long-lost cousin.

It looks like Harry Potter.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #143 on:** 28 May 2010, 08:52 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 28 May 2010, 07:12

Quote from: Border Reiver on 28 May 2010, 04:14
I don't think that narrow chested Angus' sweater is going to cover up the problem....

That's the point - the sweater's for support!

Not sure how much support she's gonna get from trying to put on a sweater that appears to be at least 2 sizes too small (angus looks like what a 36, maybe a 38, and I'm certain that Marigold's chest is at least that size before you take into consideration that which prevents us from noticing her eyes.

raoullefere · « **Reply #144 on:** 28 May 2010, 09:45 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 28 May 2010, 04:14

Quote from: raoullefere on 27 May 2010, 17:51
Runch! Squealch Melon falls open.
Marten: "Hey, that melon looks pretty good!"
Marten reaches out to snag a protruding chunk
Runch! Squealch Marten looks down to see knife hilt protruding beneath his fifth rib
Hannelore (disturbing smile plastered across her face): "No one touches my melon."

This would be much funnier in the plural, but then I'm a dirty old man.

Naturally, I considered the plural, but I'm trying not to be. And failing, probably. Besides, melons would be an exaggeration…I mean, Hannelore can count.

snubnose · « **Reply #145 on:** 28 May 2010, 11:54 »

Only 3 pages of comments... its rare QC gets only so few comments.

semi1o1 · « **Reply #146 on:** 28 May 2010, 13:16 »

Quote from: snubnose on 25 May 2010, 23:43

Damn.

Raven far behind now.

Damn.

Still no Raven

, but copious amounts eyeball trackerbeaming boobage.

I am appeased.

akronnick · « **Reply #147 on:** 28 May 2010, 13:19 »

Quote from: snubnose on 28 May 2010, 11:54

Only 3 pages of comments... its rare QC gets only so few comments.

We're getting into the summer season and as schools and colleges let out, may of the usual suspects are spending more time AFK.

Binary · « **Reply #148 on:** 28 May 2010, 13:36 »

So, on Tuesday panel 3 we have Faye revelling in her well-supported cleavage.

Today, Marigold is suffering from severe saggage in that region.

Soon, they will be in a room together.

Anyone else think we are being set up for some Dramatic Conflict in the form of breast one-upmanship?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #149 on:** 28 May 2010, 15:32 »

Poll results:

Question:     What are we hoping for this week?
Marigold gets better    - 35 (12.1%)
Faye and Angus's first date goes well    - 48 (16.6%)
We see more of Mieville    - 34 (11.7%)
Momo plays Mary Worth to everyone    - 17 (5.9%)
Marten revives the band and gets serious    - 35 (12.1%)
Raven makes an appearance    - 40 (13.8%)
Dora changes her mind about her hair    - 25 (8.6%)
42    - 35 (12.1%)
Porous porcelain porridge    - 21 (7.2%)

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

Poll

What will happen at the beer and YouTube party?

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