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New AnPC fashions. Cardboard all the way!

"Don't draw attention to it!"...Oh come on, its right in front of you!

Doo Dozem Cupcakes. (Shh, don't tell Dora!)

Umbersdood!

Bariste Vikings.

All bakers are berserkers... Except Elliot.

Godfather Negotiation...minus the checkered table cloth.

Faye & Padma - Its like bizarro world...

Awkward conversation

Okapi induced BSoD!

[jacjyd]

This comic was so satisfying.
Characters!  Interacting!

I really don't know how a pastry/coffee bean trade would work. The beans seem so much easier.

[akronnick]

Wait wait wait...Padma is not the boss of Secret Bakery?

Ten bucks says the boss is a blonde chick who battled allosauruses for her very survival and settled down to a quiet life in a not-so-hidden bakery.

...Or a certain sociopathic corporate raider who once offered to take CoD national.

[Skewbrow]

Well, well. I was a bit surprised to learn that Padma is not the boss. The scarneck dude is the boss? May be, but then why did Renee report the mishap with that giant blender thing to Padma as opposed to him? I guess I was fooled by the alternate universe CoD gag, and simply assumed that tSB would have a female boss, too.

[tomart]

I like Sorflakne's theory, but really, just so I can see her drawn in the modern style.

[BlueMark]

So where did I get the idea that Padma was the boss?  -  Because she acts like the boss, duh. So maybe HannerMom is the owner, but wouldn't Padma still be the manager? ...

Hey! It would have been fun if Elliot was the boss. The quiet brooding owner who lets the obliviously insubordinate Padma run circles around him while he silently pines for her.

[Blackjoker]

I'd almost want to see a Marten doppelganger being in charge with some kind of Sven doppelganger...though that does sort of verge on twilight zone a bit much.

[Kugai]

Hmmmmmm


This could be the beginning of the end for Starbucks

[themacnut]

Padma must be the manager, and I suppose the boss/owner either has the day off or does not come in daily to run things like Dora does with CoD. Looks like with Padma as manager tSB's boss can actually afford to take days off.

Or maybe he or she is in an office in the back...

[cesariojpn]

Uh-oh. Hanners is schemin.' Also, Dora has a secret roasting process in the basement that she operates alone (I'm guessing that if Faye doesn't know about it, no one does)?

Sara might.

But that's it though; Sara knows because she is the process. It's like that civet coffee only with chains and a whip.

So, Dora has several Goth Bois in the basement chained to the wall who......Okay, i'll stop there.

[Deadlywonky]

It's interesting that Hanners refers to Dora by name, but Elliott refers to the Dora equivalent as "our Boss". Despite 'The Boss' being an unknown figure to the comic, it does suggest that the individual has little regular contact with the staff, or a more familiar relationship would develop.

Either that or Elliott is a very deferential person by nature.

BTW when writing the above I had to keep removing references to the boss being female, that shows what's expected in this comic.

[Dr. ROFLPWN]

Fuck yeah: Padma and Faye, running the negotiations up in here.

Fuck no: Secret Bakery is apparently run either by Scarface or Renee. Do not want. Want even less some jackhole in a suit or Hannermom. BLUH!

[jwhouk]

No, no, no, you're missing it completely.

TSB isn't run by Sara, nor Hanner's mom nor dad.



...It's run by some guy who has Butts Disease.

[akronnick]

lol buttzdiseaxse!!!!! 








I am apparently 14 years old.

[Tetrinity]

...It's run by some guy who has Butts Disease.

*cue dramatic chord*

Also, panel 3 is totally Elliot's berzerker mode. "PADMAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

[themacnut]

Fuck yeah: Padma and Faye, running the negotiations up in here.

Fuck no: Secret Bakery is apparently run either by Scarface or Renee. Do not want. Want even less some jackhole in a suit or Hannermom. BLUH!

I don't think Secret Bakery is run by any staff member we've seen so far. As to whether it's run by some jackhole in a suit...that depends on whther it's unique or part of some chain. If it's a chain, then yeah, jackhole in a suit. If not...we'll just have to wait on Jeph to make the big reveal.

[cesariojpn]

Fuck yeah: Padma and Faye, running the negotiations up in here.

Fuck no: Secret Bakery is apparently run either by Scarface or Renee. Do not want. Want even less some jackhole in a suit or Hannermom. BLUH!

I don't think Secret Bakery is run by any staff member we've seen so far. As to whether it's run by some jackhole in a suit...that depends on whther it's unique or part of some chain. If it's a chain, then yeah, jackhole in a suit. If not...we'll just have to wait on Jeph to make the big reveal.

Or maybe the owner is.....JEPH HIMSELF.

*cue dramatic chord*

Okay, enough Red Bull for me.....

[Mr_Rose]

The Secret Bakery's Secret Owner is, in fact, Dora. She manages it through a series of proxies though, so the SB staff don't know.

[EcoReck]

Am I the only one who is thinking that Reneé is the possible "boss"?

[Tetrinity]

Okay, enough Red Bull for me.....

If it's any consolation, my giggle when I read this caused me to splash my drink up my nose. Luckily it was just blackcurrant squash rather than anything hot or fizzy.

Am I the only one who is thinking that Reneé is the possible "boss"?

I dunno, she doesn't really strike me as the "type" to be the boss of a small business. If I had to pick the boss out of the known characters, I'd pick Scarneck (I feel ridiculous calling him that; we need names, Jeph!), though I wouldn't be surprised if it's somebody entirely new.

[Carl-E]

Problem with Mr. X-on-his-neck being the boss is that in his first (and only) appearance, he was giving lonely hearts advice to Elliot. 

Now Elliot's calling him "boss" instead of by name?  After opening his heart to him? 

I doubt it. 

It's someone we've not seen yet. 

Or maybe it's the witch that raises wolfhounds...

[Torlek]

My money's on Vicki. Wouldn't that be a head trip for Marten.

[Carl-E]

I'll take that bet. 

'cause it's not Vicki.  She'd be too young.  It can happen, but I doubt she'd have a well enough established business that quickly out of college.  Dora's older, and is still running CoD like it's a one-woman show, with only some part time help. 

Jeph's given us very few older characters, though.  Most are parents, the previous generation.  Then there was Amir, but he was in the direct social circle. 

I'm guessing it would be someone about Amir's age, from a half-generation older (older than the main characters, but not as old as their parents).  Someone who had the time to build up a business, with a regular staff, and maybe even a manager (I get the feeling Padma does things like scheduling and handling emergencies like burning dough hooks. but not much more). 

It'll be interesting to find out! 

[Tiogyr]

I dunno, she doesn't really strike me as the "type" to be the boss of a small business. If I had to pick the boss out of the known characters, I'd pick Scarneck (I feel ridiculous calling him that; we need names, Jeph!), though I wouldn't be surprised if it's somebody entirely new.

With the kind of pastry/etc. inventory we've been seeing (counter space and shelves behind the counter going almost wall-to-wall!), the Secret Bakery almost looks like a chain business to me (or one that is trying to look like one).

Maybe the owner or "boss" is out looking for investors and the Secret Bakery we see is the first startup business or something?

[Black Sword]

Hmm?  Padma's not the boss?  Who is, then?

...maybe Kenshin the Plaid here?

It's intreresting how Hanners said she did not want to meet her doppleganger, yet has been facing him this entire time, bringing up the same objections to the same take-charge types...

On that note, sometimes it's best to let minions out to do dirty work like this. Plausible deniability that way.

[pendrake]

For comic #1924...

1. So Padma is not the boss (&/or owner) of The Secret Bakery?  veeerrryyy iiinnnteresting...  If Padma is not the boss/owner, then she has to be either senior employee (like Faye) if not manager from the way she has been portrayed thus far.

2. I do not get the impression that Renee or "scar-neck dude" are "the boss" either, having re-read Number 1845: Everywhere Is The Same (feel free to show other examples, counter-points or supportive-wise, QC archivists! ).  I do think that we are going to be introduced to a new TSB character (meaning TSB's boss &/or owner), which will be better.

3. Loved the in-tandem script for this strip, especially Faye + Padma's sharing of word balloons and facial expressions for panels #3-4.

4. I hope we get to see a TSB-analogue of Hanners .  Though I also am coming to think that Elliot possibly may be it, supporting character-wise at least...?

[Tiogyr]

For comic #1924...

1. So Padma is not the boss (&/or owner) of The Secret Bakery?  veeerrryyy iiinnnteresting...  If Padma is not the boss/owner, then she has to be either senior employee (like Faye) if not manager from the way she has been portrayed thus far.

2. I do not get the impression that Renee or "scar-neck dude" are "the boss" either, having re-read Number 1845: Everywhere Is The Same (feel free to show other examples, counter-points or supportive-wise, QC archivists! ).  I do think that we are going to be introduced to a new TSB character (meaning TSB's boss &/or owner), which will be better.

3. Loved the in-tandem script for this strip, especially Faye + Padma's sharing of word balloons and facial expressions for panels #3-4.

4. I hope we get to see a TSB-analogue of Hanners .  Though I also am coming to think that Elliot possibly may be it, supporting character-wise at least...?

I thought this was Hannelore's Doppleganger:

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1844

[SirDudley]

Huh. I have a feeling that this is going to end in disaster somehow. Or Dora brings the broadsword to the negotiations whilst TSB's owner brandishes a halberd.

Re: Counterparts: Well, seeing as how Padma and Faye are more-or-less-confirmed-to-be counterparts, my theory is that Elliot is Hanners' counterpart with a slight twist. Both are shy and withdrawn in nature (Hanners has made strides to overcome that side of her), except Elliot has something else (to be revealed) to complement Hanners' OCD. Not to mention they seem to be voices of reason in their circle of friends (or try their best to be a voice of reason).


Watch Jeph fuck with our minds and reveal that the owner of TSB is none other than.....JEPH JACQUES!

[pendrake]

5. Tiogyr...  Unless "fairy girl" shows up at The Secret Bakery with character lines, I am ruling her out for the moment.  (Not that I would complain about seeing her again... )

6. Nah, The Secret Bakery is the "legit" front for the true boss &/or owner, who is...

*enters frame*

Vladek: What is wrong with Vladek's coffee?!?  I ground beans with own feets!  I roast beans in furnace I bring from homeland!  You want punch in face!?!

[Boomslang]

Is friendshipping against the rules?

Because Elliot and Hanners would seem to get along really well.

[Tiogyr]

Is friendshipping against the rules?

Because Elliot and Hanners would seem to get along really well.

Probably, though I'd wager this only works as long as people don't try to skipper the friend ship as if it had any extra amenities.

[DJRubberducky]

I think Strip 1868 is actually a very good indicator that Elliott is Hannelore's counterpart.

Specifically, I'm talking about Elliott's posture in the final panel, in conjunction with his words and expression.

Compare his apologetic stance to Hannelore's posture in panel 3 here, or even better, all of panel 4 here.

[The Duke]

I thought this was Hannelore's Doppleganger:

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1844

I hope that she's the tSB boss.

[jwhouk]

Wait, wait - all this time, I thought Elliot was Marten's Doppelganger?

Here's what I'd thought the whole thing laid out as:

1. Faerie Girl = Hannelore
2. Plaid Shirt Cross Neck Guy = Steve
3. Elliot = Marten
4. Padma = Dora (but now more likely a Faye/Dora combination)
5. Rene = Faye (but now more likely a Faye/Penelope combination)

[TheEvilDog]

Poll results for today;
Feet flavoured coffee.  1 (1.8%)
HannerMom Mk. II.  3 (5.3%)
Apparently Marten likes his women like his coffee.  9 (15.8%)
Dora has a secret torture chamber/coffee grinder.  6 (10.5%)
Faye and Hanners are the new Pinky and the Brain.  8 (14%)
Padma…sells coffee…but doesn’t drink it? Blasphemy!  9 (15.8%)
Faye the barbarian.  2 (3.5%)
Elliot – Worst berserker in the world.  14 (24.6%)
World War Coffee?  5 (8.8%)

Total votes - 57

[Emperor Norton]

Why are we still trying to assign them all as counterparts? Seriously, I think that that was pretty much intended as a throwaway first reaction joke.

[iduguphergrave]

I think Strip 1868 is actually a very good indicator that Elliott is Hannelore's counterpart.

Specifically, I'm talking about Elliott's posture in the final panel, in conjunction with his words and expression.

Compare his apologetic stance to Hannelore's posture in panel 3 here, or even better, all of panel 4 here.

I wasn't thinking of Hannelore specifically, but I do remember thinking that was an oddly bashful, feminine pose Eliot was making.

I have the "quietly looming" problem too, though when people do notice me they don't shriek in fear. Probably because I'm 5'3", portly, and female lol.

[Method of Madness]

Why are we still trying to assign them all as counterparts? Seriously, I think that that was pretty much intended as a throwaway first reaction joke.

Because it still happened, and is therefore fair game for analyzing.

Also, I must return your question with another question...you don't have any sub-avatar text.  Why?  More importantly, why isn't it "Protector of Mexico"?

[Black Sword]

Why are we still trying to assign them all as counterparts? Seriously, I think that that was pretty much intended as a throwaway first reaction joke.

Because it still happened, and is therefore fair game for analyzing.

Also, I must return your question with another question...you don't have any sub-avatar text.  Why?  More importantly, why isn't it "Protector of Mexico"?

I must second Method of Madness here. Why aren't you the Protector of Mexico, sir? Why have you not implemented your decrees abolishing the Democrats and Republicans?

[DSL]

Why are we still trying to assign them all as counterparts? Seriously, I think that that was pretty much intended as a throwaway first reaction joke.

Because it still happened, and is therefore fair game for analyzing.

Also, I must return your question with another question...you don't have any sub-avatar text.  Why?  More importantly, why isn't it "Protector of Mexico"?

I must second Method of Madness here. Why aren't you the Protector of Mexico, sir? Why have you not implemented your decrees abolishing the Democrats and Republicans?

He did. the Demmicans and the Republicrats won't listen.

[cesariojpn]

Am I the only one who is thinking that Reneé is the possible "boss"?

Oh, your a fan of "'Allo 'Allo?"

[Kugai]

Hannderdad owns TSB through a subsidiary company and is fronted secretly by Dale.

[Emperor Norton]

Why are we still trying to assign them all as counterparts? Seriously, I think that that was pretty much intended as a throwaway first reaction joke.

Because it still happened, and is therefore fair game for analyzing.

Also, I must return your question with another question...you don't have any sub-avatar text.  Why?  More importantly, why isn't it "Protector of Mexico"?

I must second Method of Madness here. Why aren't you the Protector of Mexico, sir? Why have you not implemented your decrees abolishing the Democrats and Republicans?

I informed Harry Reid that the Senate was no longer needed and was to be abolished. They keep meeting for some reason. If they don't respond by the end of the month I will order Robert Gates to mobilize forces to remove them.

[Blackjoker]

Is friendshipping against the rules?

Because Elliot and Hanners would seem to get along really well.

Probably, though I'd wager this only works as long as people don't try to skipper the friend ship as if it had any extra amenities.

Like heated cup holders and penguin totes?

[SirDudley]

Random nature facts....Jeph must have been having a slow day in the script department.

[akronnick]

Well they certainly look ...awkward together.

[Carl-E]

BWAHAHAHA!!

Elliot freaked out the freaky.  It's like they were made for each other!  

And that's not a ship, it's a doppleganger remark.  

And the boss is Jim, which made me think of Jhim, from S*P.  No, I don't feel like providing a link... you'll have to find him yourself.  Go, read!

[DSL]

Poor Hanners. Hypotheticals are hell for her.

[akronnick]

To be fair if you're 6'6" you are pretty tall...

[MightionNY]

I'm confused. Why did that weird Hanners out?

Also, 6'6'', I get the random "You're very tall" comments a lot.

Hanners freaks easily?

[ysth]

What exactly did her hand sign mean?