Topic: WCDT 30 August- 3 September 2010 (Read 135468 times)

LeeC · « **Reply #300 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 02:33 »

yay! faye to the rescue!

Blackjoker · « **Reply #301 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 02:34 »

Quote from: bicostp on 01 Sep 2010, 22:54

TONIGHT

Faye yells at Dora
Marten wears pants twice his size
And Pintsize records it all for YouTube

["Jessica" riffs]

Now I am having worrying visions of Pintsize trying to hitch a ride in the much larger pants while loudly singing crazy train and positioning himself so that Marten looks...awkward due to pinstize's placement.

Carl-E · « **Reply #302 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 02:42 »

Wait, according to the alarm clock, it's only a little after 1 AM...

I'm lucky to be getting to sleep that early, and I'm up at 5 to get my daughter medicated for school at 7...

These folks are too young to be so damn old as to be in bed this early!

LeeC · « **Reply #303 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 03:37 »

good thing marten doesnt go here at UMD-CP. walking around alone after midnight is a bad idea, people get mugged or just beaten outside of their apartment buildings that late around here. And I am not even exaggerating. It happened 3 days ago at my girlfriends apartment complex.

Switchblade · « **Reply #304 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 03:39 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 02 Sep 2010, 02:42

Wait, according to the alarm clock, it's only a little after 1 AM...

I'm lucky to be getting to sleep that early, and I'm up at 5 to get my daughter medicated for school at 7...

These folks are too young to be so damn old as to be in bed this early!

Shit, I'm a taxi driver on the night shift. 1am is when I take my lunch break.

Tergon · « **Reply #305 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 03:49 »

Quote from: bicostp on 01 Sep 2010, 22:54

TONIGHT

Faye yells at Dora
Marten wears pants twice his size
And Pintsize records it all for YouTube

["Jessica" riffs]

I just pictured Winslow as The Stig and now I cannot stop grinning.

Akima · « **Reply #306 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 03:56 »

Quote from: bicostp on 01 Sep 2010, 22:54

Marten wears pants twice his size

Faye's pants would be too big round the bottom, but way too short in the leg. Marten must look... classic.

Quote from: Tergon on 02 Sep 2010, 00:32

Then he can pretend he's Walt Disney and they can declare their vaguely anti-semitic love. ...wait, that one got away from me.

Ah Walt... he filled my childhood with such happy memories... of other school-kids' reaction to sneaky, treacherous, broken-English-speaking, buck-toothed Yellow Peril stereotypes.

If I could just fangirl-out for a moment, today's strip is simply excellent. The cinematic way Jeph swings the viewpoint around, and zooms in and out on Faye and Dora, could pretty much tell the story with no dialogue at all. Super visual story-telling. And way to go Faye! Knock, knock; reality calling!

Delirious Lab · « **Reply #307 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 04:25 »

Jeph, you should totally sell a giant print of panel 1.

Remove Faye's speech bubble, and put a giant scythe in her right hand.

Think of the money you'll make.

Heranje · « **Reply #308 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 04:37 »

Quote from: Akima on 02 Sep 2010, 03:56

Quote from: Tergon on 02 Sep 2010, 00:32
Then he can pretend he's Walt Disney and they can declare their vaguely anti-semitic love. ...wait, that one got away from me.
Ah Walt... he filled my childhood with such happy memories... of other school-kids' reaction to sneaky, treacherous, broken-English-speaking, buck-toothed Yellow Peril stereotypes.

Did Mulan help at all?

Patrick · « **Reply #309 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 05:01 »

Faye is channeling my manner of speech when I'm pissed off.

Quote from: Tergon on 02 Sep 2010, 03:49

Quote from: bicostp on 01 Sep 2010, 22:54
TONIGHT

Faye yells at Dora
Marten wears pants twice his size
And Pintsize records it all for YouTube

["Jessica" riffs]

I just pictured Winslow as The Stig and now I cannot stop grinning.

Personally I'd have had Hannelore pegged for that role. So much more meticulous a character.

BigSol81 · « **Reply #310 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:00 »

Faye is now my new favorite QC character...

Epic.

Carl-E · « **Reply #311 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:06 »

She wasn't before now?

akronnick · « **Reply #312 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:18 »

Awesome Faye is Awesome!

And totally fucking scary.

This bitch will fuck you up!

Blyss · « **Reply #313 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:31 »

Faye is just so fucking hot right now...

jwhouk · « **Reply #314 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:41 »

Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?

pwhodges · « **Reply #315 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:49 »

Meant to be scared, I think, though I agree it's a bit ambiguous. If she was mad, she'd be shouting back.

vettechinohio · « **Reply #316 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 06:53 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41

Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?

See, to me that looks like a pout. Like a "psh, whatever, I still have a right to be mad but I have an inkling you may be right but I won't acknowledge it to you" pout.

numbvox · « **Reply #317 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 07:05 »

Quote from: vettechinohio on 02 Sep 2010, 06:53

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?

See, to me that looks like a pout. Like a "psh, whatever, I still have a right to be mad but I have an inkling you may be right but I won't acknowledge it to you" pout.

Damn, that's one hell of a complex pout.

LeGrande · « **Reply #318 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 07:08 »

Yeah, I can see Dora lashing back next panel and then the catfight.

Marten walks in on the catfight.

Dora notices he's wearing Faye's pants.

Whether Dora begins laughing at how absurd Marten looks or gets even more angry depends on Jeph.

vettechinohio · « **Reply #319 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 07:19 »

Quote from: numbvox on 02 Sep 2010, 07:05

Quote from: vettechinohio on 02 Sep 2010, 06:53
Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?

See, to me that looks like a pout. Like a "psh, whatever, I still have a right to be mad but I have an inkling you may be right but I won't acknowledge it to you" pout.
Damn, that's one hell of a complex pout.

Dora is nothing if not complex (:

Shok Xone Studios · « **Reply #320 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 07:20 »

Hurray for calling people out on their bullshit!

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #321 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 07:38 »

Of course, what no-one realises right now is that this Faye is from the future where Dora and Marten broke up over the events of the last few strips, which led to Marten stealing Cosette from Steve, then Steve using his DoKYA connections to become a super-villain who takes over the entire east coast of America and re-names it Stevetania, and future!Faye has been sent back in time to prevent this, because Stevetainia is a horribly tacky name.

Now!Faye is currently still in her bedroom crying her eyes out.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #322 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 08:22 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41

Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?

Neither. She looks more in shock than anything. And a bit sad too.

dunnright · « **Reply #323 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 08:34 »

Go Faye!!

And can I just say that I love Panel 2?

And not just because Faye is wearing no pants!

..but that doesn't hurt.

foolsguinea · « **Reply #324 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 08:43 »

Well, anyway, this strip came as a relief.

lisavilisa · « **Reply #325 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 08:49 »

Is this the first time Faye's spoken with an accent while sober?

raoullefere · « **Reply #326 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 09:05 »

No. A little more extreme than usual, though. I'm surprised she said either instead of neither, though—that's a given with those I know who speak like Faye does when they hit their stride.

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 02 Sep 2010, 08:22

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?
Neither. She looks more in shock than anything. And a bit sad too.

I agree. I also wonder if her reaction will be to leave 'for Marten's own good' or somesuch.

Kazukagii · « **Reply #327 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 09:22 »

Not to steal raoullefere's quotes, but:

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 02 Sep 2010, 08:22

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?
Neither. She looks more in shock than anything. And a bit sad too.

Agreed, I think Faye really hit home against Dora. Dora's reaction wasn't rational; she just burst out of her room and yelled at them. So for Faye to storm in and point out to Dora that her little outburst may have just fucked up everything, Dora suddenly has come face to face with the consequences of her actions. No wonder she looks shell shocked.

Also I like how Jeph just gave Faye the audience megaphone and let her tear into Dora everything we wanted to say to her. Good stuff. Again, I still hope that Martin will also give Dora a stern talking to, but it will most likely be played down now since Dora has already gotten one slap across the face.

~~Also was I the only one who found half-naked angry Faye incredibly hot?~~ ER I MEAN, BAD DORA! GOOD JOB THERE JEPH, GOOD JOB!

Chylde Roland · « **Reply #328 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 10:27 »

Maybe Dora's pregnant.

Blayze · « **Reply #329 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 10:49 »

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 02 Sep 2010, 08:22

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?
Neither. She looks more in shock than anything. And a bit sad too.

Not even that. It's actually Marten. Seriously, take a look at the face.

Aegir · « **Reply #330 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 11:07 »

Does Marten keep his hoodie in a frame on his wall when he's not using it???

Border Reiver · « **Reply #331 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 11:14 »

No, he claims to have a closet full of them.

And apparently they're reproducing....

celticgeek · « **Reply #332 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 11:19 »

Actually, he does keep it in a frame:

Framed Hoodie

Sapnish · « **Reply #333 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 11:25 »

Since a bunch of you have already said things I wanted to say, I felt I could point out-- this was possibly the slowest fight ever, if the time on the clock is any indication. Faye bursts into the room at 1:04, Panel 2 is 1:05 and Panel 3 is 1:06.

Everything else I was gonna comment on has already been commented on. :-p

Quote from: Aegir on 02 Sep 2010, 11:07

Does Marten keep his hoodie in a frame on his wall when he's not using it???

That's his old one, remember? He and Dora framed it in remembrance because Dora wanted to throw it out, as it smelled like French Fries. (can't find link, blah[although in my search I found the comic where Dora pounce/cuddles Faye, and for the record, Dora IS wearing pants.])

Heliphyneau · « **Reply #334 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 12:10 »

Quote from: ChibiSoma on 02 Sep 2010, 00:43

Ladies and Gentlemen, Faye has assumed the Captain Morgan position on the bed.

Well, if she'd wanted a lil' Captain in her, she should have gone home with Angus.

Quote from: raoullefere on 02 Sep 2010, 09:05

No. A little more extreme than usual, though. I'm surprised she said either instead of neither, though—that's a given with those I know who speak like Faye does when they hit their stride.

It's possible that Jeph wanted her accent to show but preferred to stop short of making her sound like a bumpkin. Nothing against bumpkins, of course.

Quote from: raoullefere on 02 Sep 2010, 09:05

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 02 Sep 2010, 08:22
Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Sep 2010, 06:41
Point of order - is Dora scared or mad in that last panel?
Neither. She looks more in shock than anything. And a bit sad too.
I agree. I also wonder if her reaction will be to leave 'for Marten's own good' or somesuch.

In shock and a little scared. I believe we're seeing Dora's "Oh, fuck" face. And the reason she looks more like Marten there is because of the lips -- it's one of the elements of the newer style Jeph's been using, distinguishing male/female by whether the mouths are drawn with defined lips or not. He's tried defining the lips on males once or twice (I think), but seems not to have nailed it to his satisfaction yet. With Dora's face lipless in the last panel, he may want the lipped/lipless element to be more indicative of expression with no ties to gender. Or maybe I don't know wtf I am talking about and Dora has morphed into Marten for a wacky role-swap arc. Whichever.

Leaving "for Marten's own good" seems a bit Eeyore even for ole Spookybutt. I'd say this is her cue to agonize over what she said and did for the duration of the evening.

As much as I loved Faye busting in the door in panel one (and it's nice to see that Faye's panic attack managed to transition into righteous anger), I love the perspective in the last panel -- Faye's curves in the forground and Dora distantly in the back. A perfect accompaniment to Faye's parting shot and just a well-framed image in any event. Very well done.

dunnright · « **Reply #335 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 12:22 »

Quote from: Sapnish on 02 Sep 2010, 11:25

Since a bunch of you have already said things I wanted to say, I felt I could point out-- this was possibly the slowest fight ever, if the time on the clock is any indication. Faye bursts into the room at 1:04, Panel 2 is 1:05 and Panel 3 is 1:06.

I just noticed that too...

zmeiat_joro · « **Reply #336 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 12:48 »

Oh god, I hope Dora doesn't do anything stupid to herself.

TryScience · « **Reply #337 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:14 »

Panel 2:

Cower before Faye's CROTCH OF DOOM Dora, you insolent mortal.

nicoley · « **Reply #338 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:29 »

Quote from: LeGrande on 02 Sep 2010, 07:08

Yeah, I can see Dora lashing back next panel and then the catfight.

Marten walks in on the catfight.

Dora notices he's wearing Faye's pants.

Whether Dora begins laughing at how absurd Marten looks or gets even more angry depends on Jeph.

Yeah that's what I was thinking will happen. Dora sees that marten is wearing faye's pants and gets even more mad.

bassadilla · « **Reply #339 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:30 »

Dora's expression in 4B is exactly the same as Marten's from 2 strips ago ...

Bug or Feature?

Akima · « **Reply #340 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:34 »

Quote from: zmeiat_joro on 02 Sep 2010, 12:48

Oh god, I hope Dora doesn't do anything stupid to herself.

I don't think she's the type. Except for dying her hair purple that is.

pwhodges · « **Reply #341 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:54 »

Quote from: Heliphyneau on 02 Sep 2010, 12:10

the lips -- it's one of the elements of the newer style Jeph's been using, distinguishing male/female by whether the mouths are drawn with defined lips or not.

The newer style since strip 5, that is?* I commented on the one time Marten had defined lips a few weeks ago, but it hasn't recurred.

* Mind you, Sara (and a girl in the irony cafe) had "male-style" lips - maybe that's why she had to go! But when Raven and Dora first appear, they each have thickened lips. Lips drawn with two lines (and coloured in) appear at 219.

Moxie · « **Reply #342 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 13:54 »

Quote from: no one special on 01 Sep 2010, 03:37

Quote from: Moxie on 31 Aug 2010, 12:37
To give an alternate perspective: Faye is freaking out and knows she needs to talk to someone. Faye knocks on the door belonging to both Marten and Dora knowing one, the other, or both will help her. Marten awakens by the knock, sleepily opens it, and sees Faye in full panic mode. Faye asks him to talk to her, he immediately says yes, and goes out to talk (in the living room, not Faye's room).
No way - she specifically went looking for Marten. He's her best friend after all, and vice versa.

No way, I was right. Either Marten or Dora would have been fine.

Quote from: Tergon on 02 Sep 2010, 02:11

As to the comic... I'm wondering where Marten's walk is taking him. Even if there are no hilarious misadventures involving his fancy pants, or even if he doesn't meet up with anyone of note on his walk, it'd be interesting to see where his head's at right now. It's intriguing to see him actually get angry!

I too would love to get some perspective on what's going on in Marten's head right now. I'd almost rather he not meet up with anyone - it's tougher to figure stuff out without being able to bounce ideas off another person. Since Jeph seems to routinely have his characters manage to run into someone, I'm kinda hoping that trend won't follow this. It'd give us a really interesting look at Marten, I think.

_{(edits: fixing quotes, adding more quotes and thoughts)}

Patrick · « **Reply #343 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 14:17 »

Quote from: lisavilisa on 02 Sep 2010, 08:49

Is this the first time Faye's spoken with an accent while sober?

Oh dude when my mom gets pissed off, she slips back into her Georgia accent. Same happens when she drinks. I do the same thing, 5 of my formative years were spent in Georgia.

Mojo · « **Reply #344 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 14:27 »

I'm so glad to see the real Faye back. She had become too whiny and emo for even MY emo taste.

And colours are cool.

numbvox · « **Reply #345 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 15:06 »

Quote from: dunnright on 02 Sep 2010, 12:22

Quote from: Sapnish on 02 Sep 2010, 11:25
Since a bunch of you have already said things I wanted to say, I felt I could point out-- this was possibly the slowest fight ever, if the time on the clock is any indication. Faye bursts into the room at 1:04, Panel 2 is 1:05 and Panel 3 is 1:06.

I just noticed that too...

I think that's the point.... this wasn't a fight - this was Faye bursting in and telling Dora off. She wasn't there to listen, she wasn't there to discuss. She blew up, said what needed to be said, and was out.

jwhouk · « **Reply #346 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 15:10 »

Quote from: lisavilisa on 02 Sep 2010, 08:49

Is this the first time Faye's spoken with an accent while sober?

It's not just when she's drunk, it's also when she's tired.

I could cite chapter and verse, but one of the first times she and Dora were in the kitchen @ midnight together, her accent came out.

Carl-E · « **Reply #347 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 15:20 »

Quote from: numbvox on 02 Sep 2010, 15:06

Quote from: dunnright on 02 Sep 2010, 12:22
Quote from: Sapnish on 02 Sep 2010, 11:25
Since a bunch of you have already said things I wanted to say, I felt I could point out-- this was possibly the slowest fight ever, if the time on the clock is any indication. Faye bursts into the room at 1:04, Panel 2 is 1:05 and Panel 3 is 1:06.

I just noticed that too...

I think that's the point.... this wasn't a fight - this was Faye bursting in and telling Dora off. She wasn't there to listen, she wasn't there to discuss. She blew up, said what needed to be said, and was out.

That's Sapnish's whole point - it wouldn't take 3 minutes to dsay what faye said!

Actually, the least amount of time invoilved would be if the clock were just about to change when she came in, and had just changed when she went to leave - so, maybe a minute and 10 seconds.

And that's still a really loing time for this come-to-jesus talk!

sha'mad conde · « **Reply #348 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 15:25 »

Faye in panel 2 is the most awesome Faye ever.

...Just sayin'.

tomart · « **Reply #349 on:** 02 Sep 2010, 16:22 »

Hey! Someone stole my avatar!

Quote from: Kazukagii on 02 Sep 2010, 09:22

~~Also was I the only one who found half-naked angry Faye incredibly hot?~~

No.

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