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Yes, it's finally here: the MOMENT OF THE WEEK!

Finally startin' to check out other girls, huh?
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Well I mean it's been WEEKS, I AM a single dude... now..
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SLAP! (I'm out of practice!)
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Don't tell me you're still hung up on Dora.
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WE ARE BROS, MAN! WE! ARE! BROS!
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UMASS Guys! "BROS! BROS! BROS! BROS!"
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I know it's over, I just... still miss her, y'know?
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The other night, Cosette...
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Good talk, bro.
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Who's that waving? Why, it's PADMA!
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My baby bird's finally left the nest!
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I wouldn't wipe my eyes with that towel...
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Mister coffee-and-a-danish
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Padma, Renee and Elliot.
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So... So...
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Who's your cute friend over at the bar?
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Elliot's look of sheer HORROR
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #300 on: 17 Feb 2011, 19:11 »

It's amazing how quickly catatonic horror can sober you up.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #301 on: 17 Feb 2011, 19:22 »

I just noticed something: look at Hanners' hair in 1855, then to 1856.

That's where your timeskip was.

Except... it's only been [a few?] weeks.  How fast does Hanners's hair GROW?

I mean, you're probably right, but it does seem odd.

Edit: just noticed that the guy you replied to did mention hair and suggested a longer time skip.  Still, I'm going with what Jeph said in the text... "Well I mean, it's been WEEKS".  If it had been longer than, like, five or six weeks, he'd have said months.

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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #302 on: 17 Feb 2011, 20:17 »

Anyone else feel like Renée's not so much Faye's doppelganger as she is an evil twin? Between her limited appearances and Angus' description of her several hundred strips ago, she seems bitchier, more apathetic and more selfish. It's almost like she's more a point of contrast than similarity.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #303 on: 17 Feb 2011, 22:57 »

"Who's your cute friend over at the bar?"

ROFL

Padma is just too awesome.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #304 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:01 »

The girl just doesn't have social filters, sometimes it's a good thing, sometimes not.
At least now ChunkyGuy has a name. Elliot works for him. Sounds particularly downtrodden and mopey.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #305 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:03 »

Sigh! I had hoped for some good times for Marten for once. Guess that's not possible, then...
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #306 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:08 »

Upside: Alt-Faye and PseuDora have names!
Downside: Marten gets shot down, before he even gets off the runway.

Then again......Renee is right there..........
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #307 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:17 »

So far, Renee hasn't seemed much of an alternative, IMO. But then again, she hasn't been explored much yet.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #308 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:28 »

-reads today's comic-

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #309 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:33 »

My reaction was more of a "oh for fuck's sake already..."
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #310 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:36 »

Yay, Comic !

I have to say Padma seems to be the time efficient type of woman. Right to the point !
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #311 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:45 »

Hmm we seem to have a big ol' clue as to who Elliot (nice name!) is pining for....but where's the 4th Secret Bakery guy? The one with the tattoo on his neck? I hope we get to meet him next week.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #312 on: 17 Feb 2011, 23:49 »

For comic #1865...

1. Yay for more names to Secret Bakery faces.

- a) "Dora" = Padma
- b) "Faye" = Renee
- c) "beefy guy" / "Marten" or "Steve(...?  Steve has gotten beefier since his super-spy stint)" = Elliot
- d) "neck-scar guy" = [yet to be introduced / named]

2. I think the really interesting twist will be if we jump perspectives to those of The Secret Bakery cast, seeing Coffee of Doom (and company) from their point-of-view.

3. It will also be interesting to see how these characters will evolve, persona and art-wise, considering Jeph's style(s)
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #313 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:03 »

Oh, I didn't see this poll until we already had the answer. So I just went with, "She wants the phone number of his friend," even though I hadn't anticipated that. Sorry.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #314 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:03 »

I'll admit, I laughed at today's (Friday) comic.  And it's hard to tell who's more shocked.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #315 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:24 »

i like padma even more now, either she is completely oblivious to martens intrest or doesnt give a damn and just wants to meet steve
taken as she also seems oblivious to elliotl (which might have other reasons, but still) i think its the first


Uhm.... has anyone actually considered that Padme might be the girl ChunkyGuy is afraid to ask out?

My drama senses are tingling  :psyduck:

nice call, i think its pretty clear from today comic
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #316 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:26 »

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Marten Reed, the Chamber Pot of Fate!
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #317 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:41 »

That was actually a much milder disaster than I expected.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #318 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:47 »

Poor Marten.  He gets knocked down, he gets back up again... Or should that be the other way round?
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #319 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:51 »

Once again, Jeph shows that all the forum speculation was incorrect.  

This has happened to Marten before - Cosette asked him out first, then  she saw a picture of Steve...

I know, it's not exactly the same, but if Marten wants to try to get to know any ladies, he'll be better off doing it without Steve's company...

or Sven's, for that matter.  
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #320 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:54 »

I find Marten a lot more likeable than either Steve or Sven, so I'm a bit disappointed. Please, Jeph, give Marten a break soon!
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #321 on: 18 Feb 2011, 00:56 »

Shit, that was painful to see  :-o
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #322 on: 18 Feb 2011, 01:00 »

To borrow a catchphrase:

D'OHHH!!!!!
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #323 on: 18 Feb 2011, 01:12 »

>Padma: Execute HEARTBRKTECH Lv. 60: Wingman Killbox.

Your attempt is an overwhelming success!

Somehow, however, the young man you have pegged as wingman to the biznasty specimen of bromanity at the bar seems unduly distressed. Oh dear.


>Steve: Fondly reminisce further on Cosette's "talents."

You do so, and are completely unaware of Padma's interest. Paradoxically, this probably is better for your chances with Padma.


>Renee: Provide viable alternative for Marten's interest.

Oh hell no. Fuck no. She was too much for Angus; she is Faye x2.

Why would you even try to do that. It is like siccing a king cobra on a dude who has just learned how to be friends with a rattlesnake.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #324 on: 18 Feb 2011, 01:22 »

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Marten Reed, the Chamber Pot of Fate!

Or in other words, the Butt Monkey.

I had a feeling he had no shot with Padma-Jeph wasn't gonna be that good to him. The way his luck runs, he's gonna end up in bed with Renee. Which sounds like a great turn of luck, until it turns out that Angus was right and Renee is the anti-Faye from hell. The resulting "relationship" from hell ends up breaking Marten worse than Faye or Dora ever could, and he swears off women for good. Not to turn gay, he simply decides that sex is no longer worth the trouble.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #325 on: 18 Feb 2011, 01:52 »

I had to create an account just to say it:

well played Mr. Jacques, well played.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #326 on: 18 Feb 2011, 02:03 »

Quick, kick him while he's down.

Stand on his neck, it will choak the emo tears.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #327 on: 18 Feb 2011, 02:30 »

Aww. Knowing his luck, this wasnt that surprising, but still, aww maaan. Seems that Lady Luck has to test her shiny new steeltoeboots somehow, and Marten seems to be wearing one big target with him...  :evil:

Poor Marten.  He gets knocked down, he gets back up again... Or should that be the other way round?

Definitely the other way round.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #328 on: 18 Feb 2011, 03:13 »

I know, it's not exactly the same, but if Marten wants to try to get to know any ladies, he'll be better off doing it without Steve's company...

or Sven's, for that matter.  

I was going to suggest a wingman poll but it doesn't seem like such a good idea.

Steve and Sven are already accounted for.

Hanners = limited social capacity - fail.
Marigold = limited social capacity - fail.
Cosette = risk of severe injury - fail.
Tai = wrong crowd and poor impulse control - fail.
Pintsize = Tourettes, porn, cake batter, etc... - fail.
Faye = overprotective and occaisionally violent - fail.
Dora = EPIC FAIL.
Winslow = Easily led astray and corrupted by Pintsize - fail.
Momo = far too conservative - fail.
Wil = shy poet - fail.

This leaves us with Penelope, Angus and the Roomba and frankly I'm rooting for the Roomba.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #329 on: 18 Feb 2011, 03:35 »

Angus could do it, I guess.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #330 on: 18 Feb 2011, 03:36 »

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Marten Reed, the Chamber Pot of Fate!

Or in other words, the Butt Monkey.

I had a feeling he had no shot with Padma-Jeph wasn't gonna be that good to him. The way his luck runs, he's gonna end up in bed with Renee. Which sounds like a great turn of luck, until it turns out that Angus was right and Renee is the anti-Faye from hell. The resulting "relationship" from hell ends up breaking Marten worse than Faye or Dora ever could, and he swears off women for good. Not to turn gay, he simply decides that sex is no longer worth the trouble.


I think that seems unduly optimistic.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #331 on: 18 Feb 2011, 04:00 »

Angus could do it, I guess.

Nope, fail there too. He's trying to start something with Faye remember? Even if he wanted to skip a night with Faye to help Marten meet ladies, he'd be too concerned with giving Faye the wrong impression to be an effective wingman, in fact Faye may insist on going out with him to "keep them out of trouble" which would be EPIC FAIL for all Marten's efforts to meet women that night.

Marten's better off just taking his chances with the Roomba. Or by himself.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #332 on: 18 Feb 2011, 04:08 »

I don't know - I think Faye might be amused by the fact that Angus and Marten were to team up to find a woman for Marten. But maybe you're right.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #333 on: 18 Feb 2011, 04:12 »

Momo = far too conservative - fail.

Eh, excuse me, why exactly do you think that? (I am not arguing, just wondering where you'd get that impression from.) Do you mean the "oh god you better don't go in there"-moment when Angus and Faye were making out?

I would imagine she would be programmed to be very... open-minded, considering she is an AnthroPC (Otaku Edition (tm)).
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #334 on: 18 Feb 2011, 04:51 »

Oh, so THAT'S Renee... Oh wow, Padma was right, she shure is a lot like Faye.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #335 on: 18 Feb 2011, 05:01 »

I was referring to her appearances in 1533 and 1658, both of which have demonstrated an embaressment response in relation to sex. I guess she could be reprogrammed but then she wouldn't be Momo-tan anymore, same as reprogramming any of the non-robot characters.

Actually liking the idea of a Roomba wingman now. I reckon if a guy went into a bar and as an opening to a pick up line put a Roomba down on the counter next to a woman I could see an exchange going something like this.

Her: <raised eyebrow>
Him: It's a Roomba
Her: Why the Roomba?
Him: It's my wingman.
Her: Seriously?
Him: Genuinely a better option than all of my friends.

Conversation is started, sympathy ensues etc and back to her's for a quick cleaning of the bedroom floor if you see what I mean.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #336 on: 18 Feb 2011, 05:42 »

This is Marten, remember? Combined with the fact that the only Roomba he knows well enough to hang out with is the one that can fly, this means it's still more likely that he won't be going home with anyone; neither girl nor appliance.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #337 on: 18 Feb 2011, 06:08 »

Also, the Roomba has a family now - it might not be available for bar hopping!  :laugh:
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #338 on: 18 Feb 2011, 06:10 »

After reading today's comic, I have only one thing to say:

LOL!


Seriously. I have NEVER laughed as hard at a comic strip like this in YEARS.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #339 on: 18 Feb 2011, 06:34 »

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Marten Reed, the Chamber Pot of Fate!
Or in other words, the Butt Monkey.

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Buffy: Check. No more butt monkey.

I didn't realize til' I read your comment, but Marten is The Zeppo.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #340 on: 18 Feb 2011, 06:43 »

the only Roomba he knows well enough to hang out with is the one that can fly

So, literally a wingman, then...   :-D
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #341 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:04 »

I remember someone calling for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Characters yesterday.

This strip has turned me from a skeptic of such a society to a full blown supporter. What the hell, man. I'd be perfectly happy not to see Marten for the next six months or so, so we can see other characters who are not being so religiously screwed over by their creator. There's funny, and then there's just pure unnecessary cruelty. Cut him some kind of break already.

Sigh. Please give Marten his bottle of bourbon and pop him back in storage for a month?

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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #342 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:04 »

My reaction for today's comic was something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44EAsLwGWA

Maybe Marten should not relate himself to coffee/bakery shops employers/employee?
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #343 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:28 »

I didn't realize til' I read your comment, but Marten is The Zeppo.

You mean Marten is going to defuse a bomb hidden underneath Coffee of Doom? Sweet!
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #344 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:47 »

I remember someone calling for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Characters yesterday.

This strip has turned me from a skeptic of such a society to a full blown supporter. What the hell, man. I'd be perfectly happy not to see Marten for the next six months or so, so we can see other characters who are not being so religiously screwed over by their creator. There's funny, and then there's just pure unnecessary cruelty. Cut him some kind of break already.

Sigh. Please give Marten his bottle of bourbon and pop him back in storage for a month?

...the fact that literally the first time he pays attention to a pretty lady she happens to be more interested in his buddy is hardly "unnecessary cruelty". Besides which, if Steve isn't a complete asshole (which he has so far proven not to be) this may yet turn out okay for our dear protagonist!

Cause Steve is already with Cosette and breaking her heart will earn him the same sort of punishment Sven got for the Fayetastrophe, I should hope...and Marten is Steve's BEST BRO, so perhaps he can put in some deliriously sicknasty good words for his bromo sapien.

And even if Padma doesn't work out, NoHo's a big town and a lot of the ladies so far think Marty's skinny ass is hot stuff. This is actually, to my knowledge, the first time we've seen Steve's classical hunk charms preferred by a girl.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #345 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:51 »

I must say that as much of a flirt/ladies man comes off as, he's never been shown to be a cheater, so even if Padma is interested in him nothing may come of it.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #346 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:54 »

This is actually, to my knowledge, the first time we've seen Steve's classical hunk charms preferred by a girl.

The way Cosette yanked Steve's photo out of Marten's hand says you're wrong. 

Can't dig up the strip, though - I'm at work.  Will try to edit later if one of the other archive masters doesn't beat me to it! 

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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #347 on: 18 Feb 2011, 07:54 »

Same here, Steve seems to like the idea of being in a relationship, and seems to do what he can to stay in one once there.

Looked like Marten wasn't the only one disappointed though.
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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #348 on: 18 Feb 2011, 08:03 »

Yeah, from all we've seen of Steve in relationships, he does try to make the effort to make it work. (Its just the breakups that he can't handle that well). He obviously can get a girlfriend without too much difficulty (Meena being the exception that proves the rule), but he isn't a player, and isn't out to bed every woman in the state. So yeah, it might work out well in Marten's favour, but I still see Marten and Padma striking up more of a friendship than a relationship...

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Re: WCDT 14-18 February 2011 (1861-1865)
« Reply #349 on: 18 Feb 2011, 08:03 »

Ah, but my good Carl, who was her first choice? I mean, I will eat either a filet mignon or a New York steak, to use an uncomfortably meat-based metaphor, but that does not mean that one of them might not be preferred over the other; perhaps since the mignon was taken, she went with the NY. Whereas Padma might very well want the NY but end up settling for a mignon, you see.

Okay that is probably enough meat metaphors I am starting to feel gross


And Reiver, maddness: yes, exactly! So I doubt Padma's hunk lust will bear fruit.

As for Elliot, maybe it makes me a bad person but I kind of want Marten to score with Padma just to break his heart
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