Topic: WCDT 29 Nov-3 Dec (1806-1810) (Read 122484 times)

Pika_power · « **Reply #400 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 20:35 »

Tai seems harsh in this comic because she uses the "I'm sorry, but..." formula. It automatically makes any comment more bitchy than it would have been if said formula was not used.

Observe:
"I'm sorry that you broke up, but you really should eat healthily."

as opposed to:
"You really should eat healthily."

See how much bitchier that first one is?

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #401 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 20:48 »

I don't see why Marten feels like he can't go to COD anymore. Just pop in and say hi, grab some whatever you want, and walk out.

sterlingdragon · « **Reply #402 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 21:05 »

Well, perhaps he feels that seeing his ex is probably going to be what makes him snap. Even if she comes bearing news of Therapism, She might not make it as far as 'I got an appoi-' before he snaps and starts strangling her.
Hell, I could see a Jail arc. And Pintsize can bust him out! And his Cellmate can be Jimbo! Jimbo does plenty of questionable things, right?

Also, I really liked QC better when I first discovered it, because when I was finished reading an episode, the next thousand or so were RIGHT THERE! Because I gotta tell ya, this Seat Edge is really uncomfortable.
Not that I'm complaining or anything, I should be damn happy there's more than one a week. But it's hella fun to start reading a drama webcomic years after it starts for this very reason. And I gotta say, there's only so many times you can re-read 'No Four-year-olds on the Pee-pee'.

Carl-E · « **Reply #403 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 21:29 »

I don't really think he's afraid of snapping if he goes to CoD. Right now, it's really more of a space thing. It's easier all 'round (both on him and her) if they keep some distance as they work through the upset of the break up.

When you're still in school and you break up with someone, you still have to see them, nearly every day - there's no way around it. But once you're past that point, I think most people leave some space at a breakup, at least for a little while until the hurt and awkward fade enough to be able to talk without the fear of saying or doing something that will only make things worse.

In the meantime, his diet can only improve! Unless he's like me when depressed.

Now, where'd I leave my ice cream ~~scoop~~ spoon?

Sharp · « **Reply #404 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:21 »

-DING DING DING-

Baton down the hatches! Draw the main line and other such nautical things! There be a mighty wave a 'comin. She be large enough to drag us all down to a watery grave. An 'er name be: "MOTHER."

-shiver!-

Tergon · « **Reply #405 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:21 »

The Baroness is about to stage an assault on Coffee Of Doom.

RUN, DORA, RUN

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #406 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:29 »

I bet Jeph does something unexpected.

But wait, I'm expecting that, so ...

melly21 · « **Reply #407 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:35 »

This will be interesting either way. Plus it will be good to see Marten's Ma again! I enjoy her.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #408 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:35 »

So hey guys how about that comic yesterday with the sq--

*sees today's comic*

.......

*lip twitch*

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAAHAHAHAaaaaaa oh Dora you are FUCKED

knucklesandgyros · « **Reply #409 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:36 »

I am in giddy anticipation for next week's comics...now watch him do like 2 guest strips and 3 Yelling Birds just to mess with us all.

But seriously, I can't wait! Dora is gonna get the fear of God in her even worse than anything Faye can inflict. Awesome. I don't hate Dora, per se, but I love Marten's mom.

jaredstar · « **Reply #410 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:37 »

his mom is returning, ah hell

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #411 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:38 »

SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I have been wishing like CRAZY that Jeph would bring Veronica back into the strip!!! Now not only well we get to see her drawn in the newer, sexier style, we'll also get to see her make good on her word on what happens to people who fuck with her son.

MightionNY · « **Reply #412 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:39 »

Next week is going to be inexplicably awesome, methinks.

Irenfrea · « **Reply #413 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:39 »

OH SHI-

Heironymous Bosch forecasted.

Carl-E · « **Reply #414 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:43 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 02 Dec 2010, 22:38

SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I have been wishing like CRAZY that Jeph would bring Veronica back into the strip!!! Now not only well we get to see her drawn in the newer, sexier style, we'll also get to see her make good on her word on what happens to people who fuck with her son.

I don't think so - Dora hasn't "fucked with her son" so much as fucked herself out of their relationship. I doubt Ms Reed would get much enjoyment from kicking a wounded animal... nor do I think Marten would let her.

Of course, I could be wrong. Monday's such a LOOOONG way off!

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #415 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:45 »

What if we miss out on the awesomeness of Bosch paintings, and Marten's mom provides insight instead? She seemed psychologically savvy during her last visit. Which I suppose is a job requirement.

That being said, Dora might give some serious thought to joining the Foreign Legion.

peterh · « **Reply #416 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:46 »

And just when I hit the reply button to say something like "I think Miss Reed is a bit too mature for that", Carl had to go and beat me to it.

Tergon · « **Reply #417 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:47 »

Much as I'm looking forward to Ms. Reed's return, I have to admit, there's one that I'm looking forward to before she arrives.

Marten's a nice guy, whatever else he might have been through. And he probably has no illusions about what his angry Mama Bear will do if she meets up with Dora. So most likely we're soon to see Marten's first post-breakup conversation with Dora when he goes and gives fair warning.

...he could tell Faye and get her to pass the message on, I guess, but that's not as much fun.

Carl-E · « **Reply #418 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:48 »

Quote from: peterh on 02 Dec 2010, 22:46

And just when I hit the reply button to say something like "I think Miss Reed is a bit too mature for that", Carl had to go and beat me to it.

Really? And I'm such a slow typist!

tbones · « **Reply #419 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:50 »

I don't think Dora is doomed. I think that Marten is doomed.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #420 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:51 »

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 02 Dec 2010, 22:38

SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I have been wishing like CRAZY that Jeph would bring Veronica back into the strip!!! Now not only well we get to see her drawn in the newer, sexier style, we'll also get to see her make good on her word on what happens to people who fuck with her son.

I see something out of Hellraiser. Barbed chains shooting out of nowhere. The sounds of screaming as if from far away, yet too dreadfully close. Pale, pale light silhouettes the form of Veronica Vance, arrayed in black leather and implements of pain.

"TIME TO PLAY, DORA."

(I'd hope Dora could find her way out of course, I like Dora, but the squirming. Deliiiicious.)

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #421 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:53 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 02 Dec 2010, 22:43

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 02 Dec 2010, 22:38
SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I have been wishing like CRAZY that Jeph would bring Veronica back into the strip!!! Now not only well we get to see her drawn in the newer, sexier style, we'll also get to see her make good on her word on what happens to people who fuck with her son.

I don't think so - Dora hasn't "fucked with her son" so much as fucked herself out of their relationship. I doubt Ms Reed would get much enjoyment from kicking a wounded animal... nor do I think Marten would let her.

Of course, I could be wrong. Monday's such a LOOOONG way off!

Heh yeah I know but it's fun to speculate. It's also gonna be fun to watch Dora squirm.

Shadic · « **Reply #422 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:56 »

It's been a long, long time since Veronica has been in the strip. Always like old characters coming back. (Poor Sarah)

muffin_of_chaos · « **Reply #423 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:56 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 02 Dec 2010, 22:43

I don't think so - Dora hasn't "fucked with her son" so much as fucked herself out of their relationship. I doubt Ms Reed would get much enjoyment from kicking a wounded animal... nor do I think Marten would let her.

Of course, I could be wrong. Monday's such a LOOOONG way off!

Quote from: tbones on 02 Dec 2010, 22:50

I don't think Dora is doomed. I think that Marten is doomed.

I unfortunately have to agree.
But.
It would be incredibly sweet if Marten's mom just went off with demon fire on Dora. Dora would be defensive and try to rally back, but would fail.
Veronica would probably have to have some sort of secretly nice reason to do so though. Like thinking Dora would be knocked out of some sort of fantasy or something. I don't really see it.

themacnut · « **Reply #424 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:58 »

Quote from: Dr. ROFLPWN on 02 Dec 2010, 22:35

So hey guys how about that comic yesterday with the sq--

*sees today's comic*

.......

*lip twitch*

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAAHAHAHAaaaaaa oh Dora you are FUCKED

And not in a way she'll enjoy, either.

hannahsaurusrex · « **Reply #425 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:00 »

I believe the threat was for Faye who at the time was punching on Marten ALL THE TIME.

Not for Dora who Veronica felt a kinship with.

I don't see her going mamabear but she'll get Dora with the best weapon in a mother's arsenal, GUILT.

A mother's disappointment ruins a psyche more than any beating.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #426 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:02 »

Quote from: tbones on 02 Dec 2010, 22:50

I don't think Dora is doomed. I think that Marten is doomed.

Really? Why? I am intrigue at this statement.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #427 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:05 »

If Ms. Reed tries to intervene I hope Marten will tell her to let it be, like he did with Faye.

Wiregeek · « **Reply #428 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:07 »

Oh I am SO looking forward to next week!

raoullefere · « **Reply #429 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:08 »

I agree about there being a difference between Faye's treatment of Marten. It could be construed she was stringing him along, and I suspect if Fay had suddenly popped up with a boyfriend before Marten and Dora got together, the Bosch rendition would've been made.

Dora's a different story. For one thing, given her track record, I'm not sure there's anything Veronica could do to her that would be worse than giving Dora a meaningful glare and a cold shoulder. Dora seems perfectly capable of taking care of the rest herself.

Quote from: iduguphergrave on 02 Dec 2010, 23:02

Quote from: tbones on 02 Dec 2010, 22:50
I don't think Dora is doomed. I think that Marten is doomed.

Really? Why? I am intrigue at this statement.

I'm not intrigued, but I am perplexed. Why is Marten doomed? Unless you think he's going to try to 'save' Dora from his mother. As I said, I really don't think there's much threat there.

Delator · « **Reply #430 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:11 »

Cue the Dora/Veronica shippers in 3...2...

0kamisama · « **Reply #431 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:23 »

OH SHIIIIIIIII~, indeed, Jeph.

Looks like we've got an impending family intervention/retribution event coming up for Dora, people.

... be very afraid.

Sorflakne · « **Reply #432 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:27 »

Echoing the Oh SHIIIIIIIIIIIII-

I saw the above before the comic started to load, and I automatically thought it was going to be a Marten/Dora confrontation or Dora freaking out over something, but what was depicted is about 1000 times better.

tHEfOOL · « **Reply #433 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:32 »

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE impending doom and destruction. wait a minute, that's not good news at all! XD

lts · « **Reply #434 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:45 »

Indie music and drama no.

Animal fighting yes.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #435 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 23:47 »

Byegers

lol

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #436 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:07 »

Has anyone else thought about what happens when Miss Reed(*) goes through airport security?

(*)The form of address she asked for in 433.

snubnose · « **Reply #437 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:07 »

Whow !

Now this week ends with a real cliffhanger !

@lts: LOL Faye wants to fight hundreds of tigers ? Easy. If you have a tank ! Well, or a nuclear missle.

Quote from: Delator on 02 Dec 2010, 23:11

Cue the Dora/Veronica shippers in 3...2...

OMG

ERRORCODE616 · « **Reply #438 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:21 »

New here. Though some may recognize me from the Ustream feeds at random times.

Anyway, I'll agree that Marten will probably cut his mom off at the past before she mauls Dora.

But, for some reason, Dora's earlier revelation that she used to masturbate to pictures of Veronica
somehow factors into my predictions for Monday's strip. I don't know how. But I'll let you guys cook that stew.

sterlingdragon · « **Reply #439 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:28 »

I can see it now...
Marty tells Faye, Faye runs to tell Dora, Dora is scared out of her mind, and Faye, wanting to watch, leave Coffee of Doom attended only by a Crazy Lady, a Clumsy Lady, a Missing Lady and an Allosaurus-poop Lady.
Hanners fraks out and goes running, Cosette fucks up and is swarmed, with nobody to help her, until the doors open, and Sara walks in, and reveals that she spent the last year or so in Barrista Ninja Training School. She proceeds to instantly whip up enough to satiate the customers, and allows Cosette to go find Dora, Hanners and Faye while she takes over.

Cosette returns, with Hanners, Faye, Dora, Marty, Veronica and Marigold for some reason. Also Steve. Sara reintroduces herself to all those who forgot her, or never met her, and then she reveals the true reason for her going to Barrista Ninja school...
To finally work up the courage to ask Marty out. Catches him on the rebound, and they go to the bakc room and have dirty sex.
Then Dora walks in and sees them and is like 'Ew, gross, bye' and walks out, and then starts masturbating while listening to them having sex.

Then Veronica notices and starts getting intimate with her, and they start lezzing out under the counter. Then Cosette and Steve start fucking, and...well, do I even have to say it? Alright, I guess I will.

And THEN THEY ALL FUCKED

Somebody · « **Reply #440 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:33 »

I don't think the Worry Hat (he's still wearing that?!) is working any more...

Quote from: ERRORCODE616 on 03 Dec 2010, 00:21

But, for some reason, Dora's earlier revelation that she used to masturbate to pictures of Veronica somehow factors into my predictions for Monday's strip. I don't know how. But I'll let you guys cook that stew.

Dora awakens upside down and naked in an X-shaped cross experiencing pain in ways only a professional can deal it?

ERRORCODE616 · « **Reply #441 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:39 »

Quote from: Somebody on 03 Dec 2010, 00:33

Dora awakens upside down and naked in an X-shaped cross experiencing pain in ways only a professional can deal it?

Jeph's not THAT much of a blatantly pandering whore yet.

Akima · « **Reply #442 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:40 »

I'm so looking forward to seeing new-art Veronica.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #443 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 00:45 »

pendrake · « **Reply #444 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 01:22 »

For comic #1810...

1. Definitely a "dun Dun DUN!" moment for a week-ender comic. It is well-written symmetry we are going to see Miss Reed again. First time, she appeared just before The Talk. Now, she is returning in the wake of The Break-Up.

2. Worry Hat is getting quite a bit of comic-time. And it is no small amount of irony of Marten wearing it while talking to its creator.

3. Next week will definitely be interesting to read about Marten, since Miss Reed is someone he can fully vent out to unlike the rest of the QC-cast. I also like the re-emphasis on Marten as central protagonist, it has been a while since we had a Marten-centric story-arc.

4. I doubt Miss Reed will be all that harsh or threatening with Dora, aside a comical gag or two. More likely the opposite, in the overall. Perhaps a return to dark-haired Dora as a result too...?

5. I hope my grave will either require elephant guns &/or sherpas to walk over. OR, whip-cracking archaeologists &/or dual-pistol wielding tomb-raiding women to escape from.

6. As for some shipping, what if Miss Reed goes to have a "chat" with Dora at where she is currently staying, and instead meets...Sven?

cyro · « **Reply #445 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 01:35 »

Quote from: sterlingdragon on 03 Dec 2010, 00:28

THEN THEY ALL FUCKED

So Hannelore Realdoll out in time for x-mas then?

snubnose · « **Reply #446 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 02:16 »

Quote from: ERRORCODE616 on 03 Dec 2010, 00:39

Quote from: Somebody on 03 Dec 2010, 00:33
Dora awakens upside down and naked in an X-shaped cross experiencing pain in ways only a professional can deal it?

Jeph's not THAT much of a blatantly pandering whore yet.

... yet.

Delator · « **Reply #447 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 04:42 »

I'm guessing Veronica heads to COD without Marten's knowledge, goes inside...

...and calmly orders a beverage, and then drinks it in silence, all the while giving Dora the flaming-laser-eye-of-death, and then gets up and leaves without so much as another word.

Cue Dora being all, "WTF?"

Visible_One · « **Reply #448 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 04:44 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 02 Dec 2010, 06:11

She drinks a whiskey drink, she drinks a lager drink...

She drinks a whisky drink, she drinks a vodka drink, she drinks a lager drink, she drinks a cider drink.
If you want to be picky and exacting. (Why do I want to be picky and exacting about this? Really. Why?)

I've been mulling these last few comics over, and I think Marten's kind of on autopilot right now. I hope it dawns on him slowly, and he doesn't find himself crumpled in the foetal position on the corner of the street CoD's on, crying and saying "Toto does NOT suck..." over and over and over...

And yeah, he's definitely focusing on the food to avoid focusing on either seeing or not seeing Dora.
It'll be interesting to see what Marten does while his mother's there. Especially given Dora's "walked-on-grave" chills, and Marten's protecting Dora (refusal to let Faye kill Dora or even break her arm), I do wonder if the two will be linked together in some undoubtedly interesting way.

Loki · « **Reply #449 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 04:52 »

Quote from: Delator on 02 Dec 2010, 23:11

Cue the Dora/Veronica shippers in 3...2...

Curse at you for beating me to it.

Quote from: Delator on 03 Dec 2010, 04:42

I'm guessing Veronica heads to COD without Marten's knowledge, goes inside...

...and calmly orders a beverage, and then drinks it in silence, all the while giving Dora the flaming-laser-eye-of-death, and then gets up and leaves without so much as another word.

Cue Dora being all, "WTF?"

Then Rick Astley walks in.

Here is a question, did Veronica ever actually meet Dora in person, except that one time?

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