Topic: WCDT: 2301-2305 (22-26 October 2012) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread (Read 84843 times)

DSL · « **Reply #100 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 03:40 »

I know people who say they're good eatin'.

jwhouk · « **Reply #101 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 03:53 »

Quote from: CompSarge on 23 Oct 2012, 00:05

Muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat...

Border Reiver · « **Reply #102 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 04:05 »

Quote from: DSL on 23 Oct 2012, 03:40

I know people who say they're good eatin'.

They are - although beaver is better (it's the tail).

Throg · « **Reply #103 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 04:41 »

WHERE IS ANGUS

Emily is officially the most adorkable character on QC.

From the last strip: Claire is hot, if only because of her hair! Yeah I got a thing for redheads, so sue me.

Love Marten's expression. The Infectious Muskrat Chant takes hold of his friends and he's all like "wat". And he looks oh-so-stylin' with that pool noodle. NOT.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #104 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 04:45 »

What kind of computer does Emily own?

She is highly skilled at "think different".

Yarin · « **Reply #105 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 05:28 »

So she was just randomly saying muskrat I like this girl

Toe · « **Reply #106 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 05:51 »

muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat

MillionDollar Belt Sander · « **Reply #107 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 05:56 »

MUSKRAT MUSKRAT MUSKRAT

dreed · « **Reply #108 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 06:00 »

so... Marten is bad swimmer/ can't swim at all? (although that would be a bit dangerous for him as they seem to be quite deep)

pwhodges · « **Reply #109 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 06:10 »

I see a similarity with those muskrats...

But her ears are bigger.

Y · « **Reply #110 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 06:11 »

Quote from: dreed on 23 Oct 2012, 06:00

so... Marten is bad swimmer/ can't swim at all? (although that would be a bit dangerous for him as they seem to be quite deep)

They don't seem that deep as they can stand there. They also might be staying low because standing up more is very cold after a swim.(more contact with air)

Rockman · « **Reply #111 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 06:37 »

Quote from: dreed on 23 Oct 2012, 06:00

so... Marten is bad swimmer/ can't swim at all? (although that would be a bit dangerous for him as they seem to be quite deep)

It's possible. But sometimes I'll keep a pool noodle under my arms and float around for a while because it relaxes my shoulders, and I'm a decent swimmer.

StevenC · « **Reply #112 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 07:40 »

As someone who can't swim, I wouldn't even get near any body of water I couldn't touch the ground with my feet and still have water below the neck.
So I guess he can swim but is just too lazy to and wants to relax?

TinPenguin · « **Reply #113 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 08:07 »

omg marten is so passive he can't even be bothered to swim properly what a loser amirite

muskrat muskrat muskrat

DrBear · « **Reply #114 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 08:24 »

That lake water must be cold. Just look at Marten's nipples - they're huge!

(coming soon: "MUSKRAT! The QC Musical.")

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #115 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 08:39 »

Emily: Muskrat muskrat muskrat.
Randy: Hi, I'm Randy!
Emily: Muskrat muskrat muskrat.
Randy: I'm a bandicoot!
Emily: Muskrat muskrat muskrat.
Shelby: I'm Shebly.
Emily: Muskrat muskrat muskrat.
Yelling bird: AAAAAAH! SHUT UP!

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #116 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 09:27 »

Quote from: StevenC on 23 Oct 2012, 07:40

As someone who can't swim, I wouldn't even get near any body of water I couldn't touch the ground with my feet and still have water below the neck.
So I guess he can swim but is just too lazy to and wants to relax?

Don't risk even that much in a river. If it's a particularly swift one, like coming down from a mountain, don't get in over your knees.

And watch out for dragonfly larvae.

Sidhekin · « **Reply #117 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 09:53 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 23 Oct 2012, 04:45

What kind of computer does Emily own?

She is highly skilled at "think different".

A self-architected VAX/VMS cluster, on which she's running Yellowdog Linux on a virtual iFruit?

Ph2 · « **Reply #118 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 10:34 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 23 Oct 2012, 09:27

Quote from: StevenC on 23 Oct 2012, 07:40
As someone who can't swim, I wouldn't even get near any body of water I couldn't touch the ground with my feet and still have water below the neck.
So I guess he can swim but is just too lazy to and wants to relax?

Don't risk even that much in a river. If it's a particularly swift one, like coming down from a mountain, don't get in over your knees.

And watch out for dragonfly larvae.

They're dangerous.

Perhaps they are minions of ~~Satan~~ Randy.

CrowFairy · « **Reply #119 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 11:56 »

Yeah, I definitely shouldn't have looked at today's strip just before class started.

And that's all I'll say, because it's funnier that way.

Roborat · « **Reply #120 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 11:58 »

Quote from: DrBear on 23 Oct 2012, 08:24

That lake water must be cold. Just look at Marten's nipples - they're huge!

(coming soon: "MUSKRAT! The QC Musical.")

Featuring Muskrat Love as the title song.

Mothykins · « **Reply #121 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 12:08 »

I'd say, "Muskrat muskrat muskrat," but it was copypasta'd to death before I even got out of school

Feel like I've missed the party.

On pool noodles: Screw practicality. They're fun. As is floating.

jmucchiello · « **Reply #122 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 12:14 »

I am reminded of that old shockwave video "badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom a snaaaaakkkkkeeee". Muskrat isn't as funny.

ink slinger · « **Reply #123 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 12:58 »

I like how Emily appears to just be acting weird and having a bit of fun, while Faye and Angus look kind of scared once they start doing the muskrat.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #124 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 13:02 »

I believe you mean this.
http://weebls-stuff.com/songs/badgers/

Tova · « **Reply #125 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 13:07 »

Oh, I see that you are sitting on a chair right now.
I guess you are unable to stand.

Overkillengine · « **Reply #126 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 13:28 »

Quote from: DSL on 23 Oct 2012, 03:40

I know people who say they're good eatin'.

Cook one in a crock pot with some BBQ sauce.

Damn good eating right there.

jwhouk · « **Reply #127 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 14:16 »

Badgers >>>> Muskrats.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #128 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 14:31 »

I would also swim off towards a muskrat repeating its name excitedly if I saw one, so I'm glad that both Faye and Angus did too. I got super excited every time I saw a groundhog or a chipmunk this summer!

Doc · « **Reply #129 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 15:26 »

Muskrats are edible.
Marten wants beaver.
...

idontunderstand · « **Reply #130 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 15:32 »

Akima · « **Reply #131 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 15:38 »

Quote from: Tova on 23 Oct 2012, 13:07

Oh, I see that you are sitting on a chair right now. I guess you are unable to stand.

Yes... Yes... I know. It's still a bit like seeing a grown man riding a bike with training-wheels.

Come on, Australians are supposed to fetishise swimming. What other excuse is there for Tony Abbott?

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KOODustin · « **Reply #132 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 16:09 »

I love Emily. Seriously. I always look forward to her involvement in the comic for the day. I hope she becomes a bigger character.

Tova · « **Reply #133 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 16:24 »

Quote from: Akima on 23 Oct 2012, 15:38

Yes... Yes... I know. It's still a bit like seeing a grown man riding a bike with training-wheels. Come on, Australians are supposed to fetishise swimming. What other excuse is there for Tony Abbott?

Yes, good point. In fact, during the recent London Olympics, after listening to the radio each morning, the internet became the only way I was able to reassure myself that London wasn't hosting a swimming festival.

Confession: I am a pretty terrible swimmer. I did get some kind of water safety certificate at school, but looking back at it, I wonder if they gave it to me out of pity. I barely made the 50m (or 100m or whatever it was) I was supposed to swim. It's not like I would drown if you threw me in a lake, but my swim style is terrible and my hips tend to sink. So if I was at a party like that, I would definitely be relaxing on one of those noodles.

On the other hand, my partner is a fantastic swimmer, but she would probably be floating on one of those things as well (at least some of the time, anyway) because she's already done her exercise that morning, damn it, and parties are just for relaxing.

Oh and, uh, I think you accidentally put the last sentence behind the spoiler tag instead of that photo. Blerg.

Edit: now that I've said all this, the next comic will feature Marten confessing that he's not much of a swimmer, and I'll feel silly.

jwhouk · « **Reply #134 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 16:29 »

Uhm, point of order?

That's STEVE in today's comic. Not Angus.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #135 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 17:29 »

Christ what do you people have against floating leisurely? Haven't you guys ever heard of an inner tube? Or are those also for pussies?

EDIT: Nevermind it's been covered. But still, I really don't see why it's so unbelievable. I didn't even give it a second thought.

DSL · « **Reply #136 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 18:45 »

Quote

"If you didn’t get today’s comic, you’re probably overthinking it." Jeph on Twitter.

Me, I just thought, pool noodles are funny.
And if I wanted to pick a nit, I'd say Marten's noodle (snerk) appears to be above the surface of the water, held in place by his arms. Maybe he's standing on a snapping turtle, or a muskrat. This just makes it funnier to me.

Heh. Pool noodle.

MillionDollar Belt Sander · « **Reply #137 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 18:50 »

Isn't pool-noodle caused by standing in cold water too long?

jwhouk · « **Reply #138 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 19:05 »

And the next surprise will be?

The Orange spray doesn't come off. 3 (4.2%)
The bathing suit DOES look better on her. 14 (19.4%)
Tai and Dora never show up at the party. 4 (5.6%)
No one hits on Marten. 8 (11.1%)
We don't get an explanation for why Emily had the mask and hatchet on. 8 (11.1%)
Marigold gives up on the video games and goes swimming. 11 (15.3%)
Momo acutally LIKES swimming. 6 (8.3%)
A week of Yelling Bird comics while Jeph is in nicotine withdrawl. 2 (2.8%)
A surprise guest shows up (Take your pick of who that'd be) 8 (11.1%)
Something else entirely. 1 (1.4%)
New Meme Alert (I LIEK VIDEOGAMES, Spathe Ham, Waffles, Called It, etc.) 4 (5.6%) <--- "Muskrat muskrat muskrat muskrat"
I'm comin' up so you better get this party started... 3 (4.2%)

Total Members Voted: 72

jwhouk · « **Reply #139 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 19:08 »

Maybe I can't win in IDUHG's Caption thread, but I CAN in here!

MUSKRAT!

Method of Madness · « **Reply #140 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 19:11 »

Quote from: @jephjacques

"If you didn’t get today’s comic, you’re probably overthinking it."

Or maybe you're just underthinking it?

DSL · « **Reply #141 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 19:40 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 23 Oct 2012, 19:11

Quote from: @jephjacques
"If you didn’t get today’s comic, you’re probably overthinking it."
Or maybe you're just underthinking it?

I've been accused of that before. I never give that kind of thing much thought.

Quote from: MillionDollar Belt Sander on 23 Oct 2012, 18:50

Isn't pool-noodle caused by standing in cold water too long?

There's got to be something you can win for that.

MillionDollar Belt Sander · « **Reply #142 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 20:14 »

Quote from: DSL on 23 Oct 2012, 19:40

Quote from: MillionDollar Belt Sander on 23 Oct 2012, 18:50
Isn't pool-noodle caused by standing in cold water too long?
There's got to be something you can win for that.

Guess I won this thread too.

Best. Week. Ever.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #143 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 21:12 »

Quote from: KOODustin on 23 Oct 2012, 16:09

I love Emily. Seriously. I always look forward to her involvement in the comic for the day. I hope she becomes a bigger character.

She probably doesn't want to get bigger either horizontally or vertically.

(Yes, I know what you meant. I'm just being difficult.)

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #144 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 21:50 »

A non-muskrat related comment about 2302: Faye is cute in the first panel :3

Kugai · « **Reply #145 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 21:59 »

Muskrat Love

Method of Madness · « **Reply #146 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 22:00 »

Has anyone tried saying muskrat four times fast like Emily is doing? It's really difficult.

Throg · « **Reply #147 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 22:20 »

Y'all are pronouncing it wrong.

It's not just "muskrat muskrat muskrat". It's supposed to be said in the same cadence as the theme to Jaws.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #148 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 22:46 »

I honestly didn't think of that. Well done.

Toe · « **Reply #149 on:** 23 Oct 2012, 22:52 »

Quote from: Throg on 23 Oct 2012, 22:20

Y'all are pronouncing it wrong.

It's not just "muskrat muskrat muskrat". It's supposed to be said in the same cadence as the theme to Jaws.

Actually, in Emily's head, it's probably like this, only with "muskrat":

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