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Tai-Dora HOOKUP!

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Dora leaves Tai hanging.... AGAIN.

2 (5.3%)

Tai remains catatonic from Dora's attention.

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Faye steps in on this one.

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PINTSIZE becomes the voice of reason!

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Jeph will leave it as a cliffhanger - because he be trollin'.

9 (23.7%)

C'mon, like he actually READS anything on here?

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Maybe sometimes we are a tad too eager to pair people up.

2 (5.3%)

And a tad too eager to dump on Marten.

2 (5.3%)

I prefer Yellow Mellow ???

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NOTHING IS BETTER THAN SPACE HAM!

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...except WAFFLES! Mmm, Waffles.

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Where's the basketball hoop?

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SCENE CHANGE FRIDAY!!!

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Guest Strip. (@%#$#@ ROSEWOOD!)

16 (42.1%)

Total Members Voted: 37

[Platypodes]

They're in a fast food restaurant, Marten is drinking a cola (it says so on the drink machine), and soda is the traditional beverage of fast food restaurants.  There's often even a combo price for something like "hot dog and a soda" or "burger and fries and a soda." They generally don't serve alcohol.

If thats the whole point of interacting with ladies, why would (heterosexual) men in general bother interacting with other men at all ?

Or women with each other.

Some people look at members of their own sex as complete human beings (and potential friends or role models or whatever), but only look at members of the opposite sex as sex objects/potential hookups.

Also, it has often been the case (much more so in times past, but still sometimes true today) that in books, movies, etc., female characters are only introduced as love/sex interests, so if a woman comes on screen, you know she's going to marry and/or bang one of the men.

[Tova]

Same here.

My personal preference when not drinking wine at the table is for either mineral water or tap water, as it happens. But... well, I could kind of understand thinking someone had bad taste if they chose a particular drink, but judging them as childish is a bit weird.

But I admit I have my own flaws. I do harshly judge people who use a variant of the very worn phrase 'what, are you 12?' So I guess we're even.

I used to have OJ for breakfast every morning, but stopped when I decided I needed to cut my sugar intake a bit. I don't miss it.

[ink slinger]

I know that Jeph is totally screwing with us and making fun of everyone suggesting that Marten will hook up with one of the interns (I mean, he said as much in the blog post under the comic), but it seems like Marten might try to (awkwardly) make a move on one of them eventually. He's just met three new women and, based on his attempts at being a smooth operator with Lt. Potter, it seems like he's aiming for the rebound. Then again, maybe he was just thinking that sex in space would be awesome and, now that he's back on Earth, he's more grounded (*puts sunglasses on* EE--YEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!)

[Somebody]

So, isn't Faye committing a crime by chucking Pintsize around like that in an AI rights world?

[dr. nervioso]

He probably deserved it.

[Tova]

Then again, maybe he was just thinking that sex in space would be awesome and, now that he's back on Earth, he's more grounded (*puts sunglasses on* EE--YEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!)

Yes, it's only since he's returned that he's realised the gravity of his situation.

[Is it cold in here?]

I've wondered about that too. Faye can't plead that it was just in fun when she causes Pintsize to need repairs.

[LTK]

So, isn't Faye committing a crime by chucking Pintsize around like that in an AI rights world?

In a world where both humans and AI have rights, everyone still has the ability to be jerks to each other.

[Milesb]

...it seems like Marten might try to (awkwardly) make a move on one of them eventually.

I genuinely hope he doesn't! It'd be a silly thing for him to do, considering the roles he and the interns would have in the library and it could even get him fired (Tai wouldn't care, but if somebody else found out I don't expect it would be cool)

In short, Jeph's sadism towards Marten's love life is well known - there's a much better chance of the "Intern Arc" ending with some positives for Marten if he keeps the little fellow safely in his pants.

[Near Lurker]

Faye doesn't treat humans a whole lot better.

[Asterus]

So, if Faye and Tai's speculation about a Martin pairing are now essentially canon, does that mean joining in is free-game, or does that still violate the shipping taboo? If Jeph starts trolling the same way we usually troll, is all subsequent trolling not really trolling anymore?
...
God dammit, he really did troll us. And very well, too.

[DSL]

So, isn't Faye committing a crime by chucking Pintsize around like that in an AI rights world?

I *did* find myself wondering what Momo would have had to say about this situation. As a being who is intensely aware of the state of AI rights, she might protest. Then again, it is Pintsize. She might have been waiting on the other end of the toss with Hanners' cricket bat or her own squirrel-gettin' stick.

[Akima]

She might have been waiting on the other end of the toss with Hanners' cricket bat or her own squirrel-gettin' stick.

If the latter, we could say that Pintsize was distracted by the shinai...

[Arancaytar]

I know that Jeph is totally screwing with us and making fun of everyone suggesting that Marten will hook up with one of the interns (I mean, he said as much in the blog post under the comic), but it seems like Marten might try to (awkwardly) make a move on one of them eventually. He's just met three new women and, based on his attempts at being a smooth operator with Lt. Potter, it seems like he's aiming for the rebound. Then again, maybe he was just thinking that sex in space would be awesome and, now that he's back on Earth, he's more grounded (*puts sunglasses on* EE--YEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!)

Marten would spontaneously self-combust before behaving in a way he considered unethical; it's like he's got laws of robotics hard-wired or something. Dating or flirting with an intern falls in that category, by his own assessment.

-

(Incidentally, has anyone considered how insanely weird it is to have friends who write slash fiction featuring you?)

[Redball]

I *did* find myself wondering what Momo would have had to say about this situation. As a being who is intensely aware of the state of AI rights, she might protest. Then again, it is Pintsize.

OK, I get some understanding of AI rights, but I'm not sure about AI responsibilities. Momo seems responsible. But Pintsize? What kind of rights would he have in a human-AI community? He seems far more dependent on Marten than Momo on Marigold.

[jwhouk]

So - Is Jeph just trolling us or what?

Yes.    1 (2.5%)
Yes, definitely.    1 (2.5%)
Of course.    4 (10%)
Damn right he is.    12 (30%)
Well, maybe not. Maybe it's Cristi who wrote that newspost?    1 (2.5%)
No, it was ALL Jeph.    0 (0%)
C'mon, like he actually READS anything on here?    3 (7.5%)
Maybe sometimes we are a tad too eager to pair people up.    6 (15%)
I prefer Yellow Mellow ? ? ?    1 (2.5%)
Oh great, a new meme.    1 (2.5%)
NOTHING IS BETTER THAN SPACE HAM!    2 (5%)
...except WAFFLES! Mmm, Waffles.    2 (5%)
Faye's REALLY gotta work on her aim.    6 (15%)

Total Members Voted: 40

[DSL]

I *did* find myself wondering what Momo would have had to say about this situation. As a being who is intensely aware of the state of AI rights, she might protest. Then again, it is Pintsize.

OK, I get some understanding of AI rights, but I'm not sure about AI responsibilities. Momo seems responsible. But Pintsize? What kind of rights would he have in a human-AI community? He seems far more dependent on Marten than Momo on Marigold.

British law has, or had, a concept that summed it up beautifully: "Diminished Responsibility." In other words, the majesty of the law is saying, "This 'un is allowed to run around loose, but bears watchin'. Lock up the silver and your daughters."

[Redball]

I think the same principle applies in the U.S. I associate the phrase as following the wrongful act, maybe with a diminished sentence.

[DSL]

Yeah, I just read a little bit on it ... seems to be essentially the same as the YewEss' "not guilty by reason of insanity." Just the choice of words seemed to me to indicate a person's overall legal status, not simply affecting one verdict.

When I'm wrong, I'm wrong in interesting ways.

[Yarin]

New comic up

[ASmellyOgre]

This one was up incredibly early.  Also, I do NOT want to know what Pintsize has been doing with those tampons.

[cesariojpn]

This one was up incredibly early.  Also, I do NOT want to know what Pintsize has been doing with those tampons.

You can often find unorthodox uses for some items. I can recall one story where a woman used some extra tampons she had to plug a oil leak in her car long enough to limp to a service station.

Then there is the use of condoms on guns.....

[Carl-E]

Also, I do NOT want to know what Pintsize has been doing with those tampons.

SSSSHHHHHH!!!  It's a surprise! 


Also, re: last comic, what if Pintsize had asked to be thrown around?  Maybe he was testing whether he can manage to land on his feet, or how much shock his hard drive can take...

[Omega Entity]

Hasn't there been documentation of tampons being used for bullet wounds?

[Sorflakne]

Hoooo boy...

Inb4 the flamestorm.

[Throg]

That punchline + that face = Pintsize classic.

[Kugai]

SS Taiora still on the slipway by the looks of it - or at least as Tai hopes


Re Pintsize:  Do we want to know?  do we really want to know??

[HiFranc]

Given another instance when deodorant was shared I wonder if Dora would jump to the conclusion that Marten and Faye are now an item?

{edit}I recently saw a link to an on-line video where someone showed how a tampon could be used as an aid to survival.  He mentioned it being used to plug bullet wounds.  He also mentioned that it could be used a a first stage filter for water (i.e. get rid of the sand and soil particles).

[Near Lurker]

I *did* find myself wondering what Momo would have had to say about this situation. As a being who is intensely aware of the state of AI rights, she might protest. Then again, it is Pintsize. She might have been waiting on the other end of the toss with Hanners' cricket bat or her own squirrel-gettin' stick.

I vaguely recall a strip where Marigold is on the verge of having Marten arrested, but then Pintsize does something that makes her join in the abuse.

[WAYF]

Even if Tai used Faye's deoderant, that might STILL trigger some weird smell memories.
(Narm narm narm narm)

Tai probably shouldn't worry though. After all, Marten's had to borrow hers at least once.

[Omega Entity]

I vaguely recall a strip where Marigold is on the verge of having Marten arrested, but then Pintsize does something that makes her join in the abuse.

Here: http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1457

[WAYF]

By the way, I saw that Danielle Corsetto has enabled comments for GWS in her blog posts, and so far she's getting all the overanalysis and occasionally misdirected emotion of the QC and Ponyleaks Discussion Forum, but without the moderators and sensible regular contributors. 

[Is it cold in here?]

Momo herself has been provoked to physical action by Pintsize. That might not stop her from taking his side against a human, though.

Taiora

Dora is orientation-compatible, hasn't said no, and thinks Tai is cute. So that's clearly legitimate speculation, but I believe there's official discouragement of portmanteau names now.

I wonder if they'd make a good couple. Tai might remind Dora of her parents, which could be either good or bad.

[cvcharger]

I was originally gonna ask what the hell Pintsize could possibly need tampons for, but then I saw

This one was up incredibly early.  Also, I do NOT want to know what Pintsize has been doing with those tampons.

You can often find unorthodox uses for some items. I can recall one story where a woman used some extra tampons she had to plug a oil leak in her car long enough to limp to a service station.

Then there is the use of condoms on guns.....

So, I think I have tormented my mind enough for today.

[TinPenguin]

Tactless is Tai's middle name.

[Near Lurker]

Tai/Dora just seems like a bad idea on every level, from Marten's awkward place between them to just their overall outlooks on life.

[Soulsynger]

Depends on Tai's level of affection for Dora. People have been known to change.
And Marten would just be "happy for them both" as always.

[raoullefere]

I believe there's official discouragement of portmanteau names now.

And praise the Powers for that. Those things'll rot your brain.

I wonder if they'd make a good couple. Tai might remind Dora of her parents, which could be either good or bad.

If Dora's not ready to date Secret Bakery-owner-guy, she's certainly not ready to start seeing Miss Instability there. And yes, I'm sure Tai's driver's license has 'Tactless" on it somewhere, possibly as a warning or a disability.

Now, Mr. Brain, may I please have some sleep?
Mr. Brain: Screw that. We slept all evening from the narcotic pain-killers you took because you didn't want to feel me aching. Let's go comment on Candi now. I hear that douche Alex actually apologized to Candi, but I'll bet it's a dirty, dirty lie.
Sigh Yes, Mr. Brain. You know, somebody could use some rotting.
Mr. Brain: How's that?
Nothing, Mr. Brain, Candi it is.

[HiFranc]

raoullefere, I thought I recognised your screen name.

[pwhodges]

So if Jeph starts trolling the same way we usually troll, is all subsequent trolling not really trolling anymore?

As always, the mods will decide!

[Border Reiver]

Given another instance when deodorant was shared I wonder if Dora would jump to the conclusion that Marten and Faye are now an item?

If she smelled Marten's deodorant on Tai?   

[TinPenguin]

Most so-called 'deodorant' I've encountered smells far worse than anything the body can achieve. I don't understand why people are ashamed of smelling like a human.

[techkid]

Most so-called 'deodorant' I've encountered smells far worse than anything the body can achieve. I don't understand why people are ashamed of smelling like a human.

A quick spray is enough to tone down a "ripe" smell (eg exercising or working in hot weather) and is pleasant overall (compared to the smell raised after sweating in the heat). But if you spray like you're trying to conceal the fact that you're undead (zombies take note), then yeah, that is too much.

[Akima]

Taiora

Hmm... If we must come up with a portmanteau name, how about Tora (Tora Tora)? Because if it ever happened, complete surprise would have been achieved, and there would be lots of explosions.

Re Pintsize:  Do we want to know?  do we really want to know??

No.

[raoullefere]

Or, of course, someone responsible could've known all along but let the explosions happen anyway so we'd go bomb the bejeezus out of whoever came up with that name, and maybe Dora and Tai while we're at it, if we could learn to fly our bombers at right angles to reality. Although some would argue that Tai is pretty ace at getting bombed already and doesn't really need any help with that, plus she would enjoy it.

Sleep? Please?
Mr. Brain: Stop whining!

[Soulsynger]

[ ... ]
Sleep? Please?
Mr. Brain: Stop whining!

Can a dialogue with your own brain be considered a monologue?

[Black Sword]

Probably. It's still speech by a single character, and since you are your brain, and your brain is you, it's still a monologue. Or so I think.

[jwhouk]

You know, someone REALLY needs to tell Starline that she has to get a cast list up one of these days...

[DSL]

By the way, I saw that Danielle Corsetto has enabled comments for GWS in her blog posts, and so far she's getting all the overanalysis and occasionally misdirected emotion of the QC and Ponyleaks Discussion Forum, but without the moderators and sensible regular contributors. 

What that strip's comment section needs is a good caption contest.

[Soulsynger]

What that strip's comment section needs is a good caption contest.

Is this the moment we start being proud of the QC-forums? The one we've all dreaded for so long?

Probably. It's still speech by a single character, and since you are your brain, and your brain is you, it's still a monologue. Or so I think.

Ah, the self-referential "circularity of the mind" argument... how shallow.