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Jim needs a favor... could Samantha stay here for a couple hours...

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"I'm old enough to stay at home by myself!" NEXT YEAR

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"We can keep an eye on her."

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"So, little larva..." I'm not a larva! "...Wanna learn how to use a BLOWTORCH?" YES

6 (13.3%)

Brazing... "You mean like when my dad makes pot roast?" Different process.

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Lemme show you what I made! (Doesn't involve animal genitalia)

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BEHOLD THE MIGHTY WAR LADLE (I'd wanna see the Attenborough documentary)

11 (24.4%)

"...And that's how you pull a shot." That was easy!

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And here I thought you hated kids. Normally, yes. But this one has potential.

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I'll mold you in my image. "You mean, like, big boobs?"

5 (11.1%)

Keep the blade at the same angle or you'll mess up the edge bevel.

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You went on a date with my dad, right? "...But we decided to just be friends."

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Dad's not with mom anymore, he can go on dates if he wants to. He's on one right now.

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"He didn't want me to tell you that, but if you're friends it's okay, right?" ABSOLUTELY

6 (13.3%)

Hey kiddo. Did you have fun while I was gone?

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Faye taught me how to use a blowtorch, and make expresso, and sharpen knives, and -

3 (6.7%)

Of all the irresponsible-

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She also taught me how to make an "old fashioned." (Sip)

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So, I usually pay my siter ten bucks an hour - (Fifteen.) Deal. Take a check?

12 (26.7%)

Total Members Voted: 43

[jwhouk]

And here we go... Hopefully our fellow Canadian posters don't mind the jabs in the poll, eh? (Especially since I'm located north of about half the population of Canada, anyways...)

[Carl-E]

Hannelore would wear a tocque all the time.

The worry hat's close enough...

[DSL]

I confess to curiosity about the specials board at a hypothetical Timmies of Doom:

* Mocha Timbits
* Timbit Mocha
* TIMBITS. 6 of 'em.
* A single Timbit, lovingly pounded into your forehead.

Also, poutine is good for the soul. Especially if it's from the chip truck at the base of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia-Point Edward. Bonus points if there is a gull standing on the other end of the picnic table, waiting for you to throw a fry at it.

[GerPronouncedGrr]

At Timmies O' Doom, there's a robotic T-Rex that pisses nothing but Double-Doubles.

[Redball]

Also, poutine is good for the soul. Especially if it's from the chip truck at the base of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia-Point Edward. Bonus points if there is a gull standing on the other end of the picnic table, waiting for you to throw a fry at it.

"Timbits" and "poutine" sent me to Google. A chip truck in Sarnia sent me back to a childhood memory: I'm a former Detroiter though I haven't been in Canada for 20 years or more. But my first taste of french fries with vinegar was at a stand in a brick-paved town square in Sarnia, probably near the end of WWII. The chips were served up in a paper cone.

[DrBear]

Wouldn't it be Yelling Beaver in French?
Hey f**kers, Jeph est hors dicka**ing autour au Canada à un congrès stupide et m'a donné les rênes aujourd'hui.

[Border Reiver]

The leafs option should be "Toronto Maple Leafs Fanclub" but is otherwise correct.

[cesariojpn]

No Duct Tape jokes?

[Akima]

Do French Canadians even have French accents?

[DSL]

Last French Canadian person I talked to at any length -- a tunnelman/conveyorman on a Canadian Great Lakes freighter -- had an accent best described as a p!ssed-off volcano with a throat full of gravel. His most memorable utterance, describing the ship's cook, was: "Fookin' Danny couldn't fookin' cook a fookin' turr." I think a turr is a kind of bird, not generally considered edible. I would not,  however, describe Dominique, the tunnelman, as typical anything. Probably doesn't help Akima any, but it's one of the stories I like to remember.

[jwhouk]

The accent is known commonly as "Franglais". Many Quebecois hockey players have the accent, which makes it amusing to hear when they're interviewed during a game. It's also where a lot of the stereotypical Canadian "accents" come from.

The funny thing is, of course, that Jeph's in Calgary, which is pretty much on the opposite side of the country from Quebec.

[jwhouk]

Oh, and "poutine" is more than fries with vinegar. Proper poutine features french fries, cheese curds, gravy, and a whole mess (literal translation of the word "poutine", by the way) of ketchup, mustard and vinegar.

[dr. nervioso]

Godamnit guys. I want to go to Toronto now. And I also want some fucking poutine. Seriously though, Toronto is one of my favorite places on earth

[akronnick]

This looks like the beginning of an AWESOME relationship!!!!!

[Is it cold in here?]

It's all fun and games until someone introduces her to Pintsize.

[Boomslang]

Is the girl the same one in http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2013?

I think so, since we first saw her in the secret bakery. They didn't mention she's the owner's daughter, though.

[iduguphergrave]

I have this awful feeling that somewhere there's a piece of paper that says Pintsize isn't allowed to be within 500 ft. of children.

I personally think Faye would make a good mother. Eventually...

[Near Lurker]

Between li'l Sam and the increased focus on the AnthroPCs, I suspect someone's parental instincts are starting to kick in...

[Omega Entity]

Is the girl the same one in http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2013?

I think so, since we first saw her in the secret bakery. They didn't mention she's the owner's daughter, though.

That's because she was first clearly introduced as his daughter here: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1957

[mustang6172]

How old is Sam?  10?  She should be old enough to be home alone for a few hours now; just leave a can* of soup she can microwave.

*It may be necessary to open the can for her.

[FunkyTuba]

They didn't mention she's the owner's daughter, though.

Yeah, it's the same girl.. .we actually first saw her during Jim's date with Dora.

Edit: While you were posting someone said exactly what you said. Going to leave it so I can get thread notifications

Edit2: Actually, mustang6172, she pretty much proved herself incapable of doing that back in 1957... even though we're up to comic 2176, not much time has advanced in-strip so that fire extinguisher scene is probably very fresh in Jim's mind.

[mustang6172]

That was a stove she set on fire, and she was too young to be using that.  A microwave only requires one button to be pushed.

[Near Lurker]

Setting the stove on fire is the only way to learn how not to set the stove on fire.  It's like playing poker for real money.

[Akima]

From poo-larva to pool of lava (molten metal anyway) in two strip panels.

How old is Sam?  10?

She's supposed to be thirteen! At that age I, and I suspect many other 13-year-olds, could cook simple meals without burning the kitchen down, but Sam apparently suffers from infantilisation...

[iduguphergrave]

Infantilization's a little much, she just seems to be lacking in common sense, which has been known to happen to 13-year olds. This girl jumped down a cliff to catch a snake, people.

[pwhodges]

At thirteen I crossed town to catch a train to London (35 miles away) to spend a day shopping there on my own.  But then I'd started crossing town to school alone on a service bus (not a school bus) before I was five.  However, I didn't do cooking at that age.

[J]

god damnit, how come no one ever asked me that question when i was 13?

[Arancaytar]

This girl jumped down a cliff to catch a snake, people.

So, naturally, she gets to use a blowtorch.

[Kugai]

Nothing like getting them early is there Faye.   

[akronnick]

How old is Sam?  10?  She should be old enough to be home alone for a few hours now; just leave a can* of soup she can microwave.

*It may be necessary to open the can for her.

That was a stove she set on fire, and she was too young to be using that.  A microwave only requires one button to be pushed.

Are you sure you wanna put that there can in the microwave?

You know, can, metal, microwave, sparks, fire, explosions?

Am I gettin' through to you?

[pwhodges]

A bit like welding, then.  The kid's going to have a happy but eventful life, I guess.

[DSL]

So for the poll participants who predicted CoD burning down, there's yet hope. Just might not be Cosette, is all.

(I wonder if Sam and Cosette will become friends?)

(Or Sam and Hannelore ... ? Naaah. Sam likes playing in dirt too much.)

[StevenC]

Dang, I'd be down for some Timmies of Doom.

[Mr_Rose]

So for the poll participants who predicted CoD burning down, there's yet hope. Just might not be Cosette, is all.

(I wonder if Sam and Cosette will become friends?)

Oh man, that's a scary thought, Sam and Cosette in the same room as flammable substances and/or sources of ignition.

Even better, Cosette with responsibility for Sam in that same room.

NoHam is doomed.

[Border Reiver]

First thought that went through my mind on this one was "Now Dora, a young lady needs these skills."

Although at 13 Dad and I were hunting (only because someone had to legally drive to where we could go hunting), and I would regularly disappear for the day during the salmon run (that I could get to on my bike).

[cesariojpn]

Oh man, that's a scary thought, Sam and Cosette in the same room as flammable substances and/or sources of ignition.

Even better, Cosette with responsibility for Sam in that same room.

NoHam is doomed.

What a twist!!

/Mnightshamalamadingdong

[jwhouk]

Is the girl the same one in http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2013?

I think so, since we first saw her in the secret bakery. They didn't mention she's the owner's daughter, though.

We met her even earlier than that.

EDIT: Ninja'd by OE.

[jwhouk]

Jeph's In Canada, Eh? What'd be different if QC's setting was North of the Border?

Faye would be the ex-pat American with the funny accent.    3 (6.8%)
Marten would always be going Oot and Aboot.    2 (4.5%)
Hannelore would wear a tocque all the time.    3 (6.8%)
Dora would have a pronounced French accent.    4 (9.1%)
Marigold would REALLY like poutine.    7 (15.9%)
Angus would be a radio analyst for the local junior hockey team.     1 (2.3%)
Steve would be a provincial MP.    0 (0%)
Coffee of Doom would be Timmies of Doom.    4 (9.1%)
Yelling Bird would be Yelling Beaver.    9 (20.5%)
Pintsize would still have a huge porn collection.    3 (6.8%)
"We do NOT say 'oot and aboot', you HOSER!"    1 (2.3%)
Socialized self-hatred would be known as "Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Fan Club"    2 (4.5%)
Enough of the Canada jokes. It's bad enough we have guest strips.    2 (4.5%) <yeah, yeah, I know>
Spathe Canadian Bacon!    3 (6.8%)

Total Members Voted: 44

[Black Sword]

Faye clearly understands that to keep a child out of your hair, it is best to engage them in an activity they will find enjoyable and yet will be still be educational.

[Throg]

Faye clearly understands that to keep a child out of your hair, it is best to engage them in an activity they will find enjoyable and yet will be still be educational...

...that involves the need for concentration, open flame and risk of bodily injury.


ENDS IN TEARS
TEARS AND LIABILITY

[LordVaughn]

That was a stove she set on fire, and she was too young to be using that.  A microwave only requires one button to be pushed.

But a microwave can still cause a flame. Just ask my brother, who for some reason forgot to put water in the bowl when cooking ramen in the microwave.

[StevenC]

Marigold would REALLY like poutine.    7 (15.9%)

Oh definitely. Poutine is amazing. More amazing than even spathe ham I'd presume.

[WilliamCA]

Hello i'm new here.  I just got found out about QC two weeks ago and i got caught up and found this to be a amazing comic.  And i have to admit today's comic made me want to finally register and post.  I think Faye will teach this kid well.  Or hilarity will ensue and said young girl will catch something on fire!

[sitnspin]

Considering Sam's track record, I don;t think this will end well. At least this time it won't be Cossette's fault when her place of employment burns down.

Now that I think about it, Faye also started a stove related fire, except hers actually torched her apartment. And she was an ADULT when it happened.

Yea, this will definitely not end well.

[Omega Entity]

Actually, wasn't it a toaster accident? http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=22

[DSL]

Marigold would REALLY like poutine.    7 (15.9%)

Oh definitely. Poutine is amazing. More amazing than even spathe ham I'd presume.

The only thing more amazing would be spathe poutine!

[sitnspin]

Actually, wasn't it a toaster accident? http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=22

Touché.  The point still stand.

[FunkyTuba]

She's supposed to be thirteen! At that age I, and I suspect many other 13-year-olds, could cook simple meals without burning the kitchen down, but Sam apparently suffers from infantilisation...

My 7 yo (girl) would be just fine if we left her alone at home for a date. My 10 yo (boy), not so much. There are teenagers older than Sam who I wouldn't turn my back on, much less my house over to.

All kids/young humans/adolescents are different--as a parent you have to use your judgement and assess the risk of a given situation.

Jim's got empirical evidence on his side for this decision...infantilism or not, he's got history to back him up.

Besides, as a plot device I think this Faye/Sam thing is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

[Omega Entity]

Actually, wasn't it a toaster accident? http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=22

Touché.  The point still stand.

It could have been a malfunction of the toaster, as in the self-timer not functioning like it should. I haven't met a toaster yet that would stay on indefinitely on any setting. Unless it was a toaster over, which is a different matter entirely.

[sitnspin]

Actually, wasn't it a toaster accident? http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=22

Touché.  The point still stand.

It could have been a malfunction of the toaster, as in the self-timer not functioning like it should. I haven't met a toaster yet that would stay on indefinitely on any setting. Unless it was a toaster over, which is a different matter entirely.

She said it was because she is bad at making toast. I took this to be a comment on her being a kitchen hazard in general.