Topic: WCDT 2071-75 (Dec. 5-9, 2011) (Read 121831 times)

Dust · « **Reply #350 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 20:07 »

Quote from: Akima on 08 Dec 2011, 18:31

Wow! Lunch-break comic! And a very clever comic at that. Is it bad that the middle panels made me think?:

1) In what sport could three such weedy-looking guys win Olympic medals? I'd say table-tennis, except that if Marten won gold, the silver and bronze winners would almost certainly be Chinese...

2) Does self-conscious "indie" musician Marten really covet a Grammy? Weren't they discredited when Milli Vanilli won one? Perhaps Marten wants a Grammy ironically...

Hmm.

1. The 200 metres Running Like a Dork? Marty would be a lock.

2. Maybe he wants one for an Indie Cred door-stop. "That old thing? Yeah, I got it to replace the old shoe I used.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #351 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 20:27 »

Whenever someone mentions the Grammys it makes me think of the barbershop quartet episode of The Simpsons.

FunkyTuba · « **Reply #352 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 20:43 »

Quote from: ducktape on 08 Dec 2011, 19:40

Quote from: FunkyTuba on 08 Dec 2011, 19:16
Quote from: jwhouk on 08 Dec 2011, 17:23
(and no, it's not Eliot.)
Why not? It seems to make sense, and it would make the third place guy an interesting thing to think of IMPLICATIONS for
Hair colors don't match.

They're pretty close... the style and cowlicks are close, and I think lighting differences can account for making them close enough to talk about in the forum, at least, even if it's not definitively canon:

I'd argue that that's probably what Marten's subconscious intended during this reverie, anyway

akronnick · « **Reply #353 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 20:49 »

That .gif is freakin' me out!!!!

FunkyTuba · « **Reply #354 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 20:54 »

Enjoy!

cuzsis · « **Reply #355 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 21:07 »

Eh..first she's all "I don't want to go out with anyone because I'm moving soon."

Then she jumps Marten, possibly both of them jumped each other, but not likely. Then she jumps him *again* much more singularly.

Now she's thinking of delaying moving.

Padma's too ditzy for me to take seriously. Reminds me of an immature high school chick.

Rusty · « **Reply #356 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 21:34 »

Woo, early comic!

and just hit me that Marten looks way too much like my friend jerry... creepy

Near Lurker · « **Reply #357 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 21:46 »

Quote from: cuzsis on 08 Dec 2011, 21:07

Padma's too ditzy for me to take seriously. Reminds me of an immature high school chick.

I've got to agree. What I said earlier ought to have occurred to her as well, and it's more on her shoulders than on Marten's.

Delator · « **Reply #358 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 21:53 »

...I think Padma should talk about this with her Grandma.

Can't hurt to get her view on things, regardless of the eventual decision.

SomeCanadianWeirdo · « **Reply #359 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 22:17 »

Quote from: Random832 on 08 Dec 2011, 17:27

My suspension of disbelief fails on QCverse humanity not having already been to Mars.

Chances are if there's been a Mars mission with an intelligent crew it was done with AIs. Marten may still have the chance to be the first man on Mars.

akronnick · « **Reply #360 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 22:20 »

Quote from: Delator on 08 Dec 2011, 21:53

...I think Padma should talk about this with her Grandma.

Can't hurt to get her view on things, regardless of the eventual decision.

A cool Grandma would be all "You better stay there and see about that boy!"

Dust · « **Reply #361 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 22:56 »

Quote from: FunkyTuba on 08 Dec 2011, 20:43

Quote from: ducktape on 08 Dec 2011, 19:40
Quote from: FunkyTuba on 08 Dec 2011, 19:16
Quote from: jwhouk on 08 Dec 2011, 17:23
(and no, it's not Eliot.)
Why not? It seems to make sense, and it would make the third place guy an interesting thing to think of IMPLICATIONS for
Hair colors don't match.

They're pretty close... the style and cowlicks are close, and I think lighting differences can account for making them close enough to talk about in the forum, at least, even if it's not definitively canon:

I'd argue that that's probably what Marten's subconscious intended during this reverie, anyway

Seems kind of odd his subconscious would make Elliot German, but that's the subconscious for you.

Lubricus · « **Reply #362 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 22:59 »

Quote from: Delator on 08 Dec 2011, 21:53

...I think Padma should talk about this with her Grandma.

Can't hurt to get her view on things, regardless of the eventual decision.

That depends on the nature of her illness - if she's senile, for instance, she won't be much help.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #363 on:** 08 Dec 2011, 23:18 »

Quote from: Lubricus on 08 Dec 2011, 22:59

Quote from: Delator on 08 Dec 2011, 21:53
...I think Padma should talk about this with her Grandma.
Can't hurt to get her view on things, regardless of the eventual decision.
That depends on the nature of her illness - if she's senile, for instance, she won't be much help.

Saying someone's "doing okay" when obviously a sickness is involved always seems to come off kinda heartless.
What kind of "sickness" would be bad enough to make a relative leave their friends and social circle behind, yet holds enough "leeway" (of sorts) that said trip can be postponed for "a few weeks" when the sick person "is doing okay"?
To me, this makes no sense.

And exactly how "near" was her leaving the city anyway? Was it like a "next month" or a "in the next few days" thing? Was that ever established?

Last time I checked, "senile" did not automatically involve alzheimers or dementia. If she's just slow, I'd go ahead and ask. If only to have someone outside of my immediate social circles to bounce ideas off of. °O

edit:
Cutest Padma ever in the last panel, btw. Aaa~~~~~~~~~dorable!

snubnose · « **Reply #364 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 00:06 »

Yay Comic !

Nice weekend to everybody !

VonKleist · « **Reply #365 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 00:54 »

Yay, indeed. I snorted laughter.

But I´m still ~~secretly~~ admittedly hoping for nothing to come of it so there won't be too many happy couples.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #366 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:04 »

Quote from: VonKleist on 09 Dec 2011, 00:54

But I´m still ~~secretly~~ admittedly hoping for nothing to come of it so there won't be too many happy couples.

Misanthrope. Go crawl into a cellar.

I'm intrigued, though, as to why...?

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #367 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:12 »

It's not heartless. End-of-life shit is very complex, especially when it collides with normal living, and I'd be willing to imagine Padma's grandma told her that she was doing all right and not to fret so much; Grandma probably already feels guilt for uprooting Padma this way--yes, she wants her granddaughter there, but she doesn't want to be the metaphorical albatross around Pad's neck.

Also aaaaaaaaa the cutest face Padma has ever made hnnnnnngggghhhh

VonKleist · « **Reply #368 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:25 »

Quote from: Soulsynger on 09 Dec 2011, 01:04

Quote from: VonKleist on 09 Dec 2011, 00:54
But I´m still ~~secretly~~ admittedly hoping for nothing to come of it so there won't be too many happy couples.
Misanthrope. Go crawl into a cellar.

I'm intrigued, though, as to why...?

hmpf.. long story, but yea, I shouldn't get all spiteful and aggressive.

Probably just Marten and Padma reminding me of stupid old me and my ex :O

Overkillengine · « **Reply #369 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:36 »

The longer this goes on, the greater the chance of Elliot finding out....drama ahoy!

And I could see from Elliot's point of view that this would look like Padma lied to him; even though she may have not planned for things to go this way.

pwhodges · « **Reply #370 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:41 »

There's an interesting comparison with Marten and Vicky. In that case, Marten upped and followed Vicky to keep things going, whereas in this case the roles are reversed and Padma is planning to hang around a bit for Marten. Of course the timescales are very different (months or years vs days and weeks), but none the less this could be a boost to Marten's self-confidence - if he chooses to see it that way ("no chance!" you say; and you may be right).

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #371 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:54 »

Quote from: Overkillengine on 09 Dec 2011, 01:36

The longer this goes on, the greater the chance of Elliot finding out....drama ahoy!

And I could see from Elliot's point of view that this would look like Padma lied to him; even though she may have not planned for things to go this way.

The schadenfreude when he finds out, it will be delicious. Yeeeeesssss.

Marten will just have to explain that he forgot to turn his swag off, Padma couldn't help it.

themacnut · « **Reply #372 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 01:58 »

Quote from: Overkillengine on 09 Dec 2011, 01:36

The longer this goes on, the greater the chance of Elliot finding out....drama ahoy!

And I could see from Elliot's point of view that this would look like Padma lied to him; even though she may have not planned for things to go this way.

Not to mention Elliot could think, like Steve, that Marten deliberately set him up for failure with Padma, leaving the way clear for Marten. If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

akronnick · « **Reply #373 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 02:03 »

I'm not worried. I'm pretty sure Faye can take Elliot. (if she's sober, that is)

rje · « **Reply #374 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 02:11 »

huh I really..was not expecting that. *rubs chin* hunh... I guess Jeph wanted to do more with this plotline than I thought, I was expecting them to wrap up and the focus to switch to Faye and Angus for a little bit
I admit...I have some bias against Padma's decision here, but it's just personal bias... I'll strap in for the ride and see where this is going ~
lol I totally thought that was Elliot too and was like dag Marten...that's cooold bro

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #375 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 02:29 »

Quote from: themacnut on 09 Dec 2011, 01:58

Not to mention Elliot could think, like Steve, that Marten deliberately set him up for failure with Padma, leaving the way clear for Marten. If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

I would love to see that. All Marten has to do is be the better man, and Elliot ruins himself in the eyes of Padma and pretty much the whole social circle forever.

Seriously, though, if Elliot's going to stay even vaguely likeable he should keep his mouth shut. Anything he does in reaction to this that isn't quiet, bitter weeping will cement him as a grade-A douchebag.

pendrake · « **Reply #376 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 02:43 »

For comic #2075...

1. Aww... Looks like the Marten & Padma relationship/fling has been given an extension. Still, from the way Padma phrased it, she still intends to leave "eventually." So really nothing has been resolved (yet).

2. "Marten Reed: Man of the Year" might have been even funnier if it showed his "TEH" shirt in full.

3. Marten's internal imagery makes me wonder if he ever had these kind of reactions while with Dora?

4. Art-wise, Padma in panel #4 is indeed very eye-catchingly cute. I think it is the eyes and hint-of-smile.

5. "Marten Reed: First Man on Mars." Guess in the QC-verse, NASA is not dying the slow death by a thousand (budget) cuts

.

6. While there obviously will be great drama ahead for the next few QC-weeks, I do hope that when it comes time for Padma to leave, that she and Marten will separate on good terms. Not sure if the boards (or pwhodges, at least

) could take another meteor (drama) storm of Michael Bay proportions. [gods Armageddon made my brain bleed out my ears, especially the bit with the dual mini-guns...]

Sidhekin · « **Reply #377 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 02:48 »

"Marten Reed: Man of teh Year"?

TinPenguin · « **Reply #378 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 03:10 »

Love today's comic!

Quote from: themacnut on 09 Dec 2011, 01:58

If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

Pretty sure whatever conclusion Elliot jumps to, he's going to jump straight into the corner, curl up into a ball and stay there. The guy is not exactly a black belt in asserting himself.

VonKleist · « **Reply #379 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 03:44 »

Quote from: themacnut on 09 Dec 2011, 01:58

If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

I´d have to answer that with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb76AobIgcU

Method of Madness · « **Reply #380 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 04:54 »

For the life of me, I can't figure out if Padma is smiling or looking concerned in the last panel.

Skewbrow · « **Reply #381 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 05:20 »

Yeah, it isn't clear. But may she can feel Little Marten also express his joy at the latest piece of news? That would make the message clearer, and also cause her to raise an eyebrow like that.

SomeCanadianWeirdo · « **Reply #382 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 05:59 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 09 Dec 2011, 03:10

Love today's comic!

Quote from: themacnut on 09 Dec 2011, 01:58
If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

Pretty sure whatever conclusion Elliot jumps to, he's going to jump straight into the corner, curl up into a ball and stay there. The guy is not exactly a black belt in asserting himself.

Yeah, I don't expect punches. I expect much worse for Marten: A devestated Elliot curled up at his feet, sobbing, quickly launching Marten into the ultraguilt zone and leading to a real mess.

AnAverageWriter · « **Reply #383 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 06:02 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 09 Dec 2011, 03:10

The guy is not exactly a black belt in asserting himself.

I agree. Not every Big Guy is a Zangief.

Soulsynger · « **Reply #384 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 06:49 »

Quote from: Skewbrow on 09 Dec 2011, 05:20

Yeah, it isn't clear. But may she can feel Little Marten also express his joy at the latest piece of news? That would make the message clearer, and also cause her to raise an eyebrow like that.

Guess her eyebrow isn't the only thing raised in that scenario. ... damn, why do we have to ruin every sweet moment with vulgarities? Oo

Ultimate drama scenario:
Elliot kills himself over Padma!
Dora and Jim will be awkward and never sleep together! (Presuming they had that in mind at any given moment)
Faye will be reminded of her father's suicide and falls back into self-destruction, breaking up with Angus in the process! ("I can't handle us right now, I'm sorry!" wah wah wah)
Marten and Padma are of course finished. We will never see Padma again... or her Grandma at all.
...
I'm out of consequences but I am sure there are more. Oo

NotsoAverageJoe · « **Reply #385 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 06:53 »

Quote from: Mr_Rose on 08 Dec 2011, 05:48

Quote from: NotsoAverageJoe on 08 Dec 2011, 05:07
that was all i was advocating. that no matter what field of study people prefer, they don't fall into the trap of assuming they've found the absolute answer. everyone is prone to it, people want answers and they tend to grasp at even the slightest chance to get one.

only difference that i can see between men now, and men two thousand years ago, is that instead of worshiping an invisible spaghetti monster in the sky, now we worship imaginary numbers and scientific theories.
You either have some seriously fucked up ideas about what it is scientists do with their time or are working from a completely different definition of 'worship' to everyone else. Which is it please?

simple answer, where people look to get their answers.

slightly less simple explanation. in the past, during the "less civilized" days of man, people looked to priests to provide them with all the answers. now, in this age of rationalism, there's a trend to look to scientists to fulfill that need. if i were to ask what the difference between the two ends of the spectrum are, im sure both ends of the spectrum would give roughly the same answer (the justification would almost certainly be different, but both would be absolutely convinced they were right and, most likely, the other side wrong), and i don't consider that an advancement of civilization, its just moving from one ideology to another.

and... i can't have been the only one who saw today's comic coming from a mile away?

NotsoAverageJoe · « **Reply #386 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 06:57 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 08 Dec 2011, 13:31

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 08 Dec 2011, 12:53
Quote from: Torlek on 08 Dec 2011, 09:56
There's a big difference between having sex and making love.
I once asked a partner whether she wanted to make love or fuck.

Fuck is a very interesting word for a variety of reasons, even in its literal sense. You can make love, you can have sex with, you can sleep together, you can even couple with someone, but fuck is a verb, with a subject and an object. Someone fucks and someone gets fucked. I think that is part of why it is so distinct from love. It takes away the the partnership and cooperation of the act and focuses on the physical process. It would almost be clinical if it weren't so crude.

and oldie but a goodie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26UA578yQ5g

sleypy · « **Reply #387 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:05 »

Quote from: VonKleist on 09 Dec 2011, 03:44

Quote from: themacnut on 09 Dec 2011, 01:58
If Eliot jumps to that conclusion, there could be punchings in store...

I´d have to answer that with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb76AobIgcU

If Renee champions his cause, there could be cussing in store...

d-ArkAngel · « **Reply #388 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:07 »

Quote from: Random832 on 08 Dec 2011, 17:27

My suspension of disbelief fails on QCverse humanity not having already been to Mars.

Who's to say they didn't send an all woman crew?

jwhouk · « **Reply #389 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:14 »

I guess it's telling that the only thing from the Hanners/Momo/Clinton strips this week that got votes was the centerfold.

Geez, what's up with this place, buncha pervs or something?

AnAverageWriter · « **Reply #390 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:20 »

Quote from: Random832 on 08 Dec 2011, 17:27

My suspension of disbelief fails on QCverse humanity not having already been to Mars.

Well...

It may be that in the QCVerse that Space Scientists have figured out how utterly pointless it is to career squishy humans off to hostile dust worlds. Seriously, aside from being able to scrawl "Buzz wuzz herez" on a rock, there really isn't an advantage to having a big fluffy man prancing around on Mars. When you compound that with all the DISadvantages that manned spaceflight has...

Well, unless you really want to thumb your nose at some other country with an opposing political ideology, it's just a much saner, more economical choice to toss some AnthroPCs up there for a while and see what happens.

So... in all actuality, the first sentient being on Mars was probably...

A Pintsize.

Loki · « **Reply #391 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:32 »

You do of course realize that means that the first footprint on Mars is in fact the inprint of a giant dildo said Pintsize strapped to his feet.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #392 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 07:34 »

One scientist, asked how long it would take him to do the work the Mars rovers do in a day, said "45 seconds".

akronnick · « **Reply #393 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:06 »

Exactly.

No instrument, tool or machine has ever matched the capability of two eyes, two hands and a brain. In a world where human level AI has already happened, manned spaceflight makes no sense. In the real world, the advantages of having a well trained Human being in a situation make manned spaceflight a well worth the challenges.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #394 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:25 »

Quote from: TinPenguin on 08 Dec 2011, 13:31

Fuck is a very interesting word for a variety of reasons, even in its literal sense. You can make love, you can have sex with, you can sleep together, you can even couple with someone, but fuck is a verb, with a subject and an object. Someone fucks and someone gets fucked. I think that is part of why it is so distinct from love. It takes away the the partnership and cooperation of the act and focuses on the physical process. It would almost be clinical if it weren't so crude.

You my UN friend, need an education with this magical word that only a truly expert linguist, or a long term veteran of the armed forces can provide:

a. Verb - 1. to have sexual intercourse with; 2. mess about, fool around; 3. curse or confound
b. Adverb - used as an intensive for expression (can be either positive or negative);
c. Noun - 1. the act of sexual intercourse, 2. a partner in sexual intercourse, 3. the slightest amount
d. Adjective - an expression of anger or annoyance

And now for your test, please indicate how it is used in the following phrase: "F*ck! The f*cking f*ucker is f*ucking well F*cked!"

FunkyTuba · « **Reply #395 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:32 »

Quote from: Soulsynger on 09 Dec 2011, 06:49

Ultimate drama scenario:
Elliot kills himself over Padma!
Dora and Jim will be awkward and never sleep together! (Presuming they had that in mind at any given moment)
Faye will be reminded of her father's suicide and falls back into self-destruction, breaking up with Angus in the process! ("I can't handle us right now, I'm sorry!" wah wah wah)
Marten and Padma are of course finished. We will never see Padma again... or her Grandma at all.
...
I'm out of consequences but I am sure there are more. Oo

Steve and Cosette get married and his unresolved misgivings permanently emasculate him.

Welu · « **Reply #396 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:37 »

I wasn't expecting this. Seems like Padma is really liking Marten rather than just having fun. Ooh!

TinPenguin · « **Reply #397 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:45 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 09 Dec 2011, 08:25

You my UN friend, need an education with this magical word

what makes you think this.

also what is a UN friend.

sitnspin · « **Reply #398 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 08:58 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 09 Dec 2011, 08:25

d. Adjective - an expression of anger or annoyance

You actually gave the definition of e. Exclamation, here. An adjective describes a noun.

haikupoet · « **Reply #399 on:** 09 Dec 2011, 09:20 »

Quote from: FunkyTuba on 09 Dec 2011, 08:32

Quote from: Soulsynger on 09 Dec 2011, 06:49
Ultimate drama scenario:
Elliot kills himself over Padma!
Dora and Jim will be awkward and never sleep together! (Presuming they had that in mind at any given moment)
Faye will be reminded of her father's suicide and falls back into self-destruction, breaking up with Angus in the process! ("I can't handle us right now, I'm sorry!" wah wah wah)
Marten and Padma are of course finished. We will never see Padma again... or her Grandma at all.
...
I'm out of consequences but I am sure there are more. Oo
Steve and Cosette get married and his unresolved misgivings permanently emasculate him.

Cosette just by chance meets Tortura, they bond over coffee, then Steve comes to Cosette's that night and hears "Hi, honey... *crack*...

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