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Simple question: Old Momo or New?

Old Momo-tan. Her old chassis is adorable!
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New chassis! She could become a regular cast member!
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She needs some more upgrades.
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New chassis - if only to tick off Pintsize
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MOAR TOASTERRRRR!!!
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Toaster - only because we like waffles.
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WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« on: 21 Aug 2011, 17:34 »

Can you believe it? TWO THOUSAND strips as of Friday! Congrats in advance to Jeph!

Let's start off the week with the obvious question: what would YOU like to see for Strip 2K?

Remember: he promised readers that if he made it to 1,000 strips, he'd show naked ladies (the old ladies from the gym, unfortunately)...
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #1 on: 21 Aug 2011, 19:11 »

Jeph makes a walk-in cameo in the strip at CoD. And everyone acts like they recognize him from something, followed by Jeph freaking out and running away, leaving the shop staff confused.

That's what I want for #2000.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #2 on: 21 Aug 2011, 20:55 »

I was going to ask for some sort of crash for QC2K, but what SirDudley describes would do nicely.

No, seriously, congrats to Jeph and thanks for some superb storytelling and characters.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #3 on: 21 Aug 2011, 21:55 »

Just another day of shenanigans.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #4 on: 21 Aug 2011, 22:08 »

I voted for Yelling Bird vs. Randy, but I'd rather have a Shebly-centered strip.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #5 on: 21 Aug 2011, 22:48 »

A very special Yelling Bird.......something or other.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #6 on: 21 Aug 2011, 22:57 »

Holy expository newspost Batman!

Momo's geting new hardware!

We're getting more info about how AnthroPCs happen!

I'm using exclamation points where there not really needed!

Ok enough of that...

Since the current arc is focused on AI's in QC world, I wonder if Next Monday's comic will have a reference to the most famous fictional AI of all?
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« Reply #7 on: 21 Aug 2011, 23:01 »

Winslow also got nervous about whether he was going to be replaced. What makes them insecure?
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #8 on: 21 Aug 2011, 23:12 »

Oh god. Momo.

I want to hug you. Stop crying D:
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« Reply #9 on: 21 Aug 2011, 23:24 »

Winslow also got nervous about whether he was going to be replaced. What makes them insecure?

Probabaly a reflection of their owners personalities.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #10 on: 21 Aug 2011, 23:26 »

Huh... human-scale anthroPCs?  I'm suddenly much less impressed with a certain "mad scientist."  And Pintsize's chassis is far more popular than it has any right to be.

Next week, we learn that robot salesgirls need coffee, too.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #11 on: 21 Aug 2011, 23:32 »

Actually Pintsize's chassis looks like the most harmless one, and if they're all mostly like Pintsize, then the popularity of the model makes sense.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #12 on: 22 Aug 2011, 00:01 »

Winslow also got nervous about whether he was going to be replaced. What makes them insecure?

Without the strength of a parental bond, maybe there is a greater fear of abandonment.

Or maybe they've all watched Toy Story. >.>
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #13 on: 22 Aug 2011, 00:07 »

So there are full-sized human AnthroPCs.

(Also: Squick...)
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #14 on: 22 Aug 2011, 00:23 »

We need to open a book on what will happen in strip 2000.

Hannelore ends up in bed with an AI: 5-1.  It's Momo: 12-1.  (Oh, come on, it's been foreshadowed enough.)

Marten and Dora "reconcile": 8-1.

Something happens that doesn't involve sex: 15-1.

Any more?

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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #15 on: 22 Aug 2011, 00:28 »

During one of last week's ustreams Jeph said he thought it was funny that people think he's going to do something special for comic 2000. So I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #16 on: 22 Aug 2011, 01:34 »

NO FANSERVICE OF HANNERS ! *swings a big hammer* :evil:
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #17 on: 22 Aug 2011, 02:02 »

Winslow also got nervous about whether he was going to be replaced. What makes them insecure?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #18 on: 22 Aug 2011, 02:36 »

Also with the lovely reputation anthroPCs have, I'm sure the ones who aren't little hellions are really, really don't want to cause any trouble. Probably terrified that the slightest thing will piss off their human companion.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #19 on: 22 Aug 2011, 02:45 »

There is nothing I love more than exposition. Characterization and plot be damned, I want to know more about the world these characters inhabit, and this did a good job of sating that desire.

So I guess that's what I want for #2000: An entire page of soft, supple, firmly grippable exposition.

Yay for 1996, the year I spent in California CPS!

So there are full-sized human AnthroPCs.

(Also: Squick...)
Maybe down below they're like Ken and Barbie, although I'm sure they can be customized if you Sven *cough* I mean, spend, enough money.

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During one of last week's ustreams Jeph said he thought it was funny that people think he's going to do something special for comic 2000. So I wouldn't hold my breath.
He also said in the note for come #499 that he had nothing special planned for comic #500. The man LIES. LIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES.

I bet he'll give one yen to every Japanese!
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #20 on: 22 Aug 2011, 02:50 »

I only noticed the second time round that the saleswoman was a robot as well. It must make life quite confusing sometimes...

But, a robot working at a shop that sells robots? It's like selling your own tribe into slavery. Unless, of course, it's just a chassis shop, in which case it's more like working at a tailor's. But Momo's crying implies the AIs come from there as well.
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« Reply #21 on: 22 Aug 2011, 02:56 »

I only noticed the second time round that the saleswoman was a robot as well. It must make life quite confusing sometimes...

But, a robot working at a shop that sells robots? It's like selling your own tribe into slavery. Unless, of course, it's just a chassis shop, in which case it's more like working at a tailor's. But Momo's crying implies the AIs come from there as well.
Did you read the newspost?
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #22 on: 22 Aug 2011, 03:28 »

Poor Marigold. The universe hates her almost as much as it does Marten.
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« Reply #23 on: 22 Aug 2011, 03:41 »

I only noticed the second time round that the saleswoman was a robot as well. It must make life quite confusing sometimes...

But, a robot working at a shop that sells robots? It's like selling your own tribe into slavery. Unless, of course, it's just a chassis shop, in which case it's more like working at a tailor's. But Momo's crying implies the AIs come from there as well.
Did you read the newspost?

Yes, and the newspost only really discusses semantics. Doesn't affect my point (which is not really a point so much as a musing).
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #24 on: 22 Aug 2011, 03:51 »

So they DO have human sized robots!  Ugh, I wish Jeph didn't try to explain all this because it really isn't explainable.  It worked when the PC's stayed in the background as comic relief, but now...not so much.  30,000 for a human chassis...jailbreak it and upload slave software...free worker for life.  Sigh.  There's still hope that legislation bans PC's from working certain jobs, because theyre cost effective right now.
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« Reply #25 on: 22 Aug 2011, 03:53 »

Yes, and the newspost only really discusses semantics. Doesn't affect my point (which is not really a point so much as a musing).
... You didn't read it very well.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #26 on: 22 Aug 2011, 04:23 »

Sigh.

 I know. Don't take my post so seriously. I was just reflecting.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #27 on: 22 Aug 2011, 04:26 »

Ugh, I wish Jeph didn't try to explain all this because it really isn't explainable.

I agree. I prefer the 'QC universe is weird, don't try to understand it' standpoint.
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« Reply #28 on: 22 Aug 2011, 04:33 »

I'm happy enough for him to explain it, for his own amusement and that of his fans that eat up that kind of detail.

Me, I just kinda skimmed it without really taking it in.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #29 on: 22 Aug 2011, 05:20 »

I'm a big ol' nerd and have been wondering about the sales of Anthro PCs for a while. It's nice to get an explanation.
I'm a Marigold/Sven shipper and would kind of like to see them get together on #2000. But I think Hannelore is more likely to lick a truck stop bathroom so I voted for moar Tai instead of either of them. :-D
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #30 on: 22 Aug 2011, 05:38 »

Huh... human-scale anthroPCs?  I'm suddenly much less impressed with a certain "mad scientist."
He probably designed the original.

And Pintsize's chassis is far more popular than it has any right to be.
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« Reply #31 on: 22 Aug 2011, 06:10 »

Since the current arc is focused on AI's in QC world, I wonder if Next Monday's comic will have a reference to the most famous fictional AI of all?

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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #32 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:03 »

Errrrr .....What is the "most famous fictional AI" ?  :?

Data ?!? (Lore, B4) (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

R2D2 and C-3PO ?!? (Star Wars)

Deep Thought ?!? Marvin ?!? THE EARTH ?!?!? (all from The Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy)

HAL 9000 ?!? (2001)

Mother ?!? (Alien)

Skynet ?!? T-whatever (800, 850, 1000, X, ...)  ? (The Terminator)

The Matrix ?!? (The Matrix)

SHODAN ?!? (System Shock)

The 'Emergency Medical Hologram' (EMH) usually called 'Doctor' ?!? (Star Trek: Voyager)

The Computer ?!? (PARANOIA roleplaying game)

Cylons ?!? (Battlestar Galactica)

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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #33 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:09 »

So... Now that we've established that there are AnthropomorphicPC's, how long before we learn that Steve used to date one? ;)
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« Reply #34 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:36 »

Errrrr .....What is the "most famous fictional AI" ?  :?

Your answer is in your list - next Monday's comic is number 2001. 

I didn't catch that the salesclerk was a robot either. 


But I'mreally   wondering what the signs say behind the word bubbles...

"A.I. OS 4.0, The artificial intelligence ... guaranteed not to go insane ... your loved ones."

And I can't make out much of the other one at all.  Any u-streamers out there who caught it? 
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« Reply #35 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:45 »

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« Reply #36 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:48 »

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« Reply #37 on: 22 Aug 2011, 08:49 »

Hott Topik: For all your grim dark and trollan needs!

Today's comic needs more hair in a can.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #38 on: 22 Aug 2011, 09:01 »

CarlE, the first sign says the new AiOS is guaranteed not to murder your loved ones. I didn't get onto uStream in time to read the other one. Maybe we'll see some more Tuesday, 'cause as far as Leda's concerned, this ain't over.

EDIT: If there are no customers in the shop, I wonder if Leda sits on the shelf. Or are those display chassis with no AI installed? All, some or none will be revealed ...
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« Reply #39 on: 22 Aug 2011, 09:15 »

Hott Topik: For all your grim dark and trollan needs!

"In the grim darkness of the mall, there is only Pintsize"

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« Reply #40 on: 22 Aug 2011, 09:31 »

Ok, Mari is srsly cute in the pigtails / happy expression.  Nice to see her cheerful for a bit. 

Seriously nerding out about the exposition. Ghost in the Shell / Anne McCaffrey mashup!

Thanks DSL, been wondering too about the text of those background signs too.  Anyone catch what the Idoru one said?
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #41 on: 22 Aug 2011, 09:50 »

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Since the current arc is focused on AI's in QC world, I wonder if Next Monday's comic will have a reference to the most famous fictional AI of all?

Given that today's comic already referenced one of the more obscure fictional AI's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rei_Toei - Idoru by  William Gibson) ... quite possible!

Also, to add to the 'famous fictional AI' list:
- Neuromancer & Wintermute
- Roy Batty
- WOPR

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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #42 on: 22 Aug 2011, 10:09 »

I only noticed the second time round that the saleswoman was a robot as well. It must make life quite confusing sometimes...

But, a robot working at a shop that sells robots? It's like selling your own tribe into slavery. Unless, of course, it's just a chassis shop, in which case it's more like working at a tailor's. But Momo's crying implies the AIs come from there as well.

Oh yeah. She is. Lookit those elbows. :|

I just thought she had a funky bluetooth headset on...

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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #43 on: 22 Aug 2011, 10:17 »

"Guaranteed not to go insane and kill your loved ones" is my guess.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #44 on: 22 Aug 2011, 10:35 »

Errrrr .....What is the "most famous fictional AI" ?  :?

Your answer is in your list - next Monday's comic is number 2001. 


Eh, that's very debatable.  While I'm a big fan of HAL, there are more famous fictional A.I.'s...C-3P0, for instance.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #45 on: 22 Aug 2011, 10:37 »

A very special Yelling Bird.......something or other.

I sure as hell hope he just sticks with drawing out another comic; Celebrating what should be the 2000th strip by putting up something filler just sounds ridiculous to me, and doesn't even count. It leaves it as 1999 strips.
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« Reply #46 on: 22 Aug 2011, 10:40 »

there are more famous fictional A.I.'s...

It depends how old you are, as well, don't forget.

I sure as hell hope he just sticks with drawing out another comic;

Well, 500 wasn't special (it started The Talk, but was nothing in itself), nor was 1000.  100 was, slightly (he commented that he specially made it longer, and showed some skin); and then there was 666, of course.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #47 on: 22 Aug 2011, 12:16 »

It would be pretty amusing to me if Jeph counted (or had someone else count, I dunno) the filler/guest strips he did, then subtracted those from the total, and did something special on the next large round number of the remainder, which would be all Jeph-drawn non-filler QC strips. I sincerely doubt this will happen, but like I said, it would be amusing, since I doubt many (I won't say no one has) have kept track of this number.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #48 on: 22 Aug 2011, 12:21 »

Hott Topik: For all your grim dark and trollan needs!

This just makes me wonder whether there's an Alternian equivalent to Hot Topic.  And whether a certain someone used to shop there.
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Re: WCDT 22-26 August 2011 (1996-2000)
« Reply #49 on: 22 Aug 2011, 12:44 »

Robots don't count I'd say- not because they aren't AI's but because we think of them as robots first, then consider the contents. C3PO is inherently diluted by being paired with R2D2 (who I'd rate the as the more famous) and by being consistently referred to as a  droid. HAL, however, was the first AI consistently identified as such in a popular piece, and had no body to block recognition of that intelligence. It's so iconic the Droid (ha!) mimics the glowing red optical sensor. If any will be mentioned it will be the one associated with a number that's 5 strips away.

Both movies were well before my time and I haven't even seen A Space Odyssey in one sitting, so I think I duck the 'depends how old you are' issue- if I held to it, I'd be vouching for Agent Smith.

Well, 500 wasn't special (it started The Talk, but was nothing in itself), nor was 1000.  100 was, slightly (he commented that he specially made it longer, and showed some skin); and then there was 666, of course.
What? Completely changing the dynamic from Boy and Girl with Sexual Tension(tm) to something entirely different wasn't special? What exactly would have rated as special then, Faye stabbing Marten and the series shifting to a courtroom drama? (The detective is a KawaiiPC, the prosecutor is a mad scientists daughter. They Fight Crime.) 1000 was special by virtue of Jeph saying before and after that it was special and having fanservice. Also, don't forget 1337.
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