Topic: WCDT: 2544-2548 (30 September - 4 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 31687 times)

Barmymoo · « **Reply #100 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 11:45 »

Am I missing something? What's with the Helbing?

Truec · « **Reply #101 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 11:46 »

Quote from: Storel on 02 Oct 2013, 10:13

Dora has hair coming down the side of her face like that, which at least one character described as sideburns. They said something like "maybe it's the sideburns", and Dora said "I'm bringing them back," exactly the way Marten said it in an earlier strip. Sorry I don't know the strip number...

I swear I remember this too. So either you're right, or you have the superpower to make people remember comics that never actually happened.

Sidhekin · « **Reply #102 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 11:51 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 02 Oct 2013, 11:45

Am I missing something? What's with the Helbing?

Hanners writing on the blackboard: "Say helb to our new employee, Dale!"

Or (heretically, I know) possibly: "Say hello to our new employee, Dale!"

Zebediah · « **Reply #103 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 11:52 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 02 Oct 2013, 11:45

Am I missing something? What's with the Helbing?

Barmymoo · « **Reply #104 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 11:56 »

Ah! I didn't notice it, but I'd have read it as hello anyway I think - I'm not great at spotting stuff like that.

K1dmor · « **Reply #105 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 12:03 »

Quote from: Truec on 02 Oct 2013, 11:46

Quote from: Storel on 02 Oct 2013, 10:13
Dora has hair coming down the side of her face like that, which at least one character described as sideburns. They said something like "maybe it's the sideburns", and Dora said "I'm bringing them back," exactly the way Marten said it in an earlier strip. Sorry I don't know the strip number...

I swear I remember this too. So either you're right, or you have the superpower to make people remember comics that never actually happened.

Maybe you're thinking of a different comic?

Zebediah · « **Reply #106 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 12:08 »

I think "Helb" should become the greeting to all new people in the newbie forum.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #107 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 12:14 »

At least the newbies would understand that greeting more than the current ones

Welu · « **Reply #108 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 13:50 »

I enjoy "Helb!"

Today's strip actually made me feel really satisfied. The idea customers are always just off panel will make looking at some strips a bit funnier.

Kugai · « **Reply #109 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 13:51 »

OMG!!

It's the QC gang from another reality!!!

Near Lurker · « **Reply #110 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 16:12 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 02 Oct 2013, 12:14

At least the newbies would understand that greeting more than the current ones

I've been here since '04, and I don't understand a word that's said.

westrim · « **Reply #111 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 21:35 »

The switch initiates Kamen Espresso.

Kugai · « **Reply #112 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 23:17 »

It initiates 'Transformer Mode'

And at the same time, calls Deathbot 3000

Loki · « **Reply #113 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 23:41 »

Transformer Mode? Like this?

St.Clair · « **Reply #114 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 23:43 »

OH HEY, that's how the "training" went on my last job...

Loki · « **Reply #115 on:** 02 Oct 2013, 23:51 »

Tomorrow's comic:

Dale: Marigold, can I ask a HUGE favor of you? Could I maybe stay at your place for a little while? The Coffee of Doom burned down and Dora threatened to find me at my home and kill me. Faye, on the other hand, was strangely understanding...

Soulsynger · « **Reply #116 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 00:47 »

*click click click click click*

Man! That urge would be overwhelming for me. I wonder how much damage an uninitiated user could actually do to that machine.

quix0te · « **Reply #117 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 03:16 »

Did anybody else think "If he still has the google glasses, this should be no problem." Look up the model number and there's a manual and/or a video guide online. Google is the first response for anybody under 25 or so in OUR universe.
Plus, espresso machines blow boiling milk or something. You don't want to learn that by experimentation.

Storel · « **Reply #118 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 03:22 »

Quote from: K1dmor on 02 Oct 2013, 12:03

Quote from: Truec on 02 Oct 2013, 11:46
Quote from: Storel on 02 Oct 2013, 10:13
Dora has hair coming down the side of her face like that, which at least one character described as sideburns. They said something like "maybe it's the sideburns", and Dora said "I'm bringing them back," exactly the way Marten said it in an earlier strip. Sorry I don't know the strip number...

I swear I remember this too. So either you're right, or you have the superpower to make people remember comics that never actually happened.

Maybe you're thinking of a different comic?

Omigod, you're totally right. That is exactly the strip I was thinking of, and one of the other characters in that comic (Thomas, I think) had made the same remark about sideburns in an earlier strip -- that he was bringing them back. I can't believe I mixed up QC and Between Failures. Apologies for the confusion; my bad.

And thank you, K1dmor. for setting me straight.

Edit: Haha, found the first strip containing that line.

Oh, and my actual superpower is that random streetlights occasionally turn themselves off as I pass by...

Quote from: Zebediah on 02 Oct 2013, 11:52

Quote from: Barmymoo on 02 Oct 2013, 11:45
Am I missing something? What's with the Helbing?

I just read that as hello when I first saw the comic, too. Once everybody started saying "Helb, Dale" here in the forum, I went back to the comic and looked at the blackboard again, and then I got it.

Akima · « **Reply #119 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 04:01 »

Did anyone else immediately think of Rem & Stimpy's History Eraser Button?

gprimr1 · « **Reply #120 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 06:24 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 02 Oct 2013, 10:45

Quote from: gprimr1 on 02 Oct 2013, 10:44
This could place him in contention with Faye.
Why? It'd make her job easier.

If I was working hard, and bringing in money, and the asst. manager was like Faye, I would not be happy.

Carl-E · « **Reply #121 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 07:21 »

"Dale's really working out well, even better than the first batch I trained. I must be getting really good at training!"

This is assuming that once she gets into management, her brain stops functioning normally, as is the case with all management

Method of Madness · « **Reply #122 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 10:12 »

See, when I saw that, I assumed the orange switch was decaf.

Kugai · « **Reply #123 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 13:05 »

The horror!! THE HORROR!!!!

Toe · « **Reply #124 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 13:20 »

Quote from: Akima on 03 Oct 2013, 04:01

Did anyone else immediately think of Rem & Stimpy's History Eraser Button?

Yes!

Narrator: Oh, how long can trusty Cadet Stimpy hold out? How can he possibly resist the diabolical urge to push the button that could erase his very existence?! WILL his tortured mind give in to its UNCONTROLLABLE desires?! CAN he withstand the temptation to push the button that even NOW beckons him EVER closer?! WILL he succumb to the maddening urge to eradicate history?!? At the MERE PUSH of a SINGLE BUTTON! The beautiful, SHINY button! The jolly CANDY-LIKE button! WILL he hold out, folks?!? CAN he hold out?!?!?

Stimpy: [Trembles and quivers violently, sweating profusely] NO I CAAAN'T!!!!!!!

Full Space Madness clip: http://youtu.be/PZCiZpph9jo

Method of Madness · « **Reply #125 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 20:18 »

So if Faye accidentally does too well on a latte, she'll drink it herself and then make an extra subpar one while the customer is forced to wait. Makes sense.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #126 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 20:18 »

This is going to be a confusing work environment for Dale.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #127 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 20:20 »

Dale's probably glad that Faye never met May...May doesn't need Faye as an influence.

cesium133 · « **Reply #128 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 20:22 »

Faye did meet May. May mooned her.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #129 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 20:24 »

Oh yeah. My bad.

Kugai · « **Reply #130 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 21:12 »

Well, at least we know the power hasn't gone to her head.

That's Faye alright!!

Jazzmaster · « **Reply #131 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 21:16 »

"Listen fucko.."

And with that, Faye is confirmed as one of the most unprofessional managers ever.

Kugai · « **Reply #132 on:** 03 Oct 2013, 21:18 »

But the tone fits right in with CoD

anahata · « **Reply #133 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 00:38 »

Quote from: Jazzmaster on 03 Oct 2013, 21:16

"Listen fucko.."

And with that, Faye is confirmed as one of the most unprofessional managers ever.

Did you expect anything different?

Anyway, as if an excuse were needed, Faye's been in her new job only a couple of days longer than Dale's been in his.

Akima · « **Reply #134 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 02:55 »

There is no such thing as a good latte...

Toe · « **Reply #135 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 03:38 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 03 Oct 2013, 20:18

So if Faye accidentally does too well on a latte, she'll drink it herself and then make an extra subpar one while the customer is forced to wait. Makes sense.

Of course, this also means that Faye has to sample each latte before she hands it to the customer, just to be sure it's not too good.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #136 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 04:50 »

Quote from: Akima on 04 Oct 2013, 02:55

There is no such thing as a good latte...

I'm generally not a fan either, but I can't entirely agree.

sleypy · « **Reply #137 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 05:40 »

I am getting the feeling Faye is going to be in contension with Dale because Dale is going to be manager near future considering their difference in work ethic. Additionally, I think they are building towards Dale standing up for himself, He has a history of not sitting back and just taking abuse, since Faye has been on a power trip.

Mr. Doctor · « **Reply #138 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 06:10 »

Well I dunno about you guys but I felt that Faye has been more ehmmm... bitchy than usual.

Carl-E · « **Reply #139 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 06:24 »

The power's going to her head, is it?

DSL · « **Reply #140 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 08:15 »

Were this any other story, I'd say we should anticipate a few more days/weeks of unacceptable behavior followed by the relevatory experience then the redemption/rehabilitation of the character.

The online discussion will constantly veer toward demonization of one character or another, with no thought toward Jeph's admonition that no one in the comic is ever entirely right or entirely wrong, but that is simply noise from the balcony.

Of course, Jeph never does anything standard-issue, so I'll just watch. Popcorn, anyone? (I'm not sharing my Junior Mints).

Platypodes · « **Reply #141 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 08:33 »

This seems like pretty typical Faye to me, just indulging in her favorite pastime of dishing out sass. The "listen, fucko" bit would've been harsh except that she immediately followed it up with the equivalent of a "haha, gotcha!" She's just yanking his chain.

I love Dale as straight man. His earnest-and-bewildered expressions are very comical, and at the same time it's obvious that he's not too bothered and we don't have to cringe for him.

Carl-E · « **Reply #142 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 08:43 »

Yeah, but I'm still waiting for a "DAAAAAAAAAAANG" from him about... something... anything!

Game and Watch Forever · « **Reply #143 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 09:23 »

I'm still waiting for the part where they test whether he's able to thwart Sven's attempts at flirting. I mean that is actually a formal part of the training that EVERY non-Dora CoD employee has to go through, right?

DSL · « **Reply #144 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 10:20 »

Quote from: Game and Watch Forever on 04 Oct 2013, 09:23

I'm still waiting for the part where they test whether he's able to thwart Sven's attempts at flirting. I mean that is actually a formal part of the training that EVERY non-Dora CoD employee has to go through, right?

Perhaps Raven will stand in for Sven. Of course, there's a question of power dynamics here into which the more, uh, sociopolitically oriented forumites might enthusiastically jump, namely: Is it more offensive/oppressive/what have you for a male to flirt with a female than vice versa?

Emperor Norton · « **Reply #145 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 11:19 »

I like that the slurp sound effect looks like it is written on the board in the first panel.

bjams · « **Reply #146 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 14:02 »

OH HO HO! It's funny because Faye is apathetic to customers!

(But really though, three strips in a row with that punchline. We get it Jeph.)

Method of Madness · « **Reply #147 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 14:25 »

That's not an invalid criticism, but since you're new I should point out that you should take care not to seem like you're telling Jeph how to write his comic. That's a big no here.

Carl-E · « **Reply #148 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 16:44 »

I don't think that line's been crossed, really. There's a distinct difference between complaining about the ride, and backseat driving.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #149 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 18:56 »

Nor do I, but I wanted him to be aware of the line.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

Poll

How should Dale and Faye settle their sarcastic issues with each other?

Author Topic: WCDT: 2544-2548 (30 September - 4 October, 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 31687 times)

westrim