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Total Members Voted: 96

[Storel]

Another incredibly well researched post from AprilArcus. You are amazing; thank you for being here. 

[GarandMarine]

Skinny is a derogatory term for Somalis so likely best not to use it outside of discussions of Black Hawk Down.

Going with April's analysis of one of the first major otherkin films. Could poseidon going all out for a wedding be considered negative? A reestablishment of parental control, etc..

[AprilArcus]

Going with April's analysis of one of the first major otherkin films. Could poseidon going all out for a wedding be considered negative? A reestablishment of parental control, etc..

I don't see that at all.

Sebastian: Like I always say, Your Majesty, "children have got to be free to lead their own lives."
Triton: You always say that, Sebastian?
Sebastian: [nervous] Tee-hee.
Triton: Well I guess there's one problem left.
Sebastian: And what's that, Your Majesty?
Triton: How much I'm going to miss her.

Triton has just barely survived the consequences of his overbearing authoritarianism spiraling out of control, and in the wake of being saved by a human's bravery, has completely renovated his parenting philosophy and racial politics. He's too in shock to be anything but utterly genuine in this moment.

There is some unfortunate storytelling in Ariel's relegation to the role of damsel in distress during the finale (saved from Ursula by Triton only to be saved from her again by Eric minutes later), only somewhat mitigated by her earlier active role in rescuing Eric from Ursula/Vanessa's designs, and the usual problematic Disney tropes of absent mother figure and female protagonists motivated only by the men in their lives, but Triton's character arc taken by itself is a clear progression from controlling bigot to tolerant and mature parent.

[GarandMarine]

This whole conversation makes me crave sushi.

[Natswash]

You're right. A salmon roe roll is calling to me, calling to me I say! Luckily it's on the other line while my wallet discusses the concept of emptiness

[ReindeerFlotilla]

Woah, now folks. Until she actually breaks into song, Claire is just another girl who's fallen victim to Disney's marketing department.

[valkygrrl]

She is, specifically, Ariel, whose trans status is barely subtext:

Very good dear. And now what do you see in this inkblot?

[valkygrrl]

Skinny is a derogatory term for Somalis so likely best not to use it outside of discussions of Black Hawk Down.

And Starship Troopers surely?

[Kugai]

Down here Skinny is a no frills prepaid Mobile Phone Service.

[DSL]

She is, specifically, Ariel, whose trans status is barely subtext:

Very good dear. And now what do you see in this inkblot?

Fellow goes in for some psychological testing and the doctor pulls out the ol' inkblot. First one, guy says: "Man and woman having sex." Second one: "Two guys having sex." Third: "Two ladies having sex and the dog is watching." Fourth -- well, you get the idea. And the examiner says, "Mr. Smith, you have a preoccupation with sex" And Mr. Smith replies: "I'm preoccupied? You're the one with a desk drawer full of dirty pictures!"

EDIT to correct the effin' spellcheck.

[valkygrrl]

Comic! More squeee.

[AprilArcus]

[valkygrrl]

Why am I grinning like an idiot? They're fictional dammit there's no reason to... sooooooo cute. Seriously this is nice representation of... omygosh most adorable thing ever. But their body language shows... 20% cuter!

I give up.

*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*

[Gladstone]

Dammit, Jeph, are you TRYING to kill us all?  Because I can't handle the cute!

[Half Empty Coffee Cup]

D'awwwwwwwww

Warning - while you were typing a new d'awww has been posted. You may wish to review your d'awww.

[Rghfrgl]

 Filler strips shouldn't feel this good.

[cesium133]

I think I've been reading Dumbing of Age too much lately. I now assume that this much squee is about to be followed by something really horrible. 

[SubaruStephen]

Gahh! Cute overload!

[davedig]

I might be on edge over nothing but...this isn't the final strip is it?

[cesium133]

I dunno. Try hitting the right arrow key on your keyboard.

[Half Empty Coffee Cup]

I might be on edge over nothing but...this isn't the final strip is it?

Nope. Too many loose ends to end it here. Lest you forget: Steampaddler Fangus floundering, the Svenectomy, Marigold needs a roommate, Veronica and Jim will have more dates in the future, and there's a singing dildo on the loose that Pintsize and Winslow need to wrangle.

And May is still a new character that Jeph will presumably do things with in the future.

That said, a one-panel comic like this would have me worrying if these unresolved plot threads weren't around.

[davedig]

Yeah I guess that is too much. I think this would be my ideal final page so that's why I went 'oh no is it over already!?'

[Gladstone]

Yeah I guess that is too much. I think this would be my ideal final page so that's why I went 'oh no is it over already!?'

I know what you mean.  Obviously, I want this to go on for another 5000 strips, but this would also be the perfect one to end it on.

At least we have the weekend before it's updated again.  *refreshes page* d'awwww.

[greywolfe]

I feel something this cute this can only end badly....dooooooooom

[Gladstone]

I feel something this cute this can only end badly....dooooooooom

Silence, knave!

[cesium133]

Now, now. Nobody here is a knave. We are an anarcho-syndicalist commune.

[davedig]

I feel something this cute this can only end badly....dooooooooom

Is this where my fear of Delilah coming back is coming from?

[PopuluxeCowboy]

That image of the two of them hand in hand and smiling just makes me feel really good about this relationship. Like this is something positive for both of them, and it's going to last, and that makes me happy.

If people want some relationship anguish, there's still Faye and Angus to wallow in.

[techkid]

My reactions to the comic, a comparison:

2808: Aww, my heart is melting...
2830: MY HEART IS MELTING! OH MY GOD!

Warning - while you were undergoing coronary failure a new heart has been harvested. You may wish to contact your cardiologist.

[Gladstone]

Is this where my fear of Delilah coming back is coming from?

Along with Vicky, Padma, Dora, Faye, and Cosette.  Lt. Potter also shows up, but eventually enters a triad relationship with Elliot and Bob.

[Comic Strip Critic]

Why am I grinning like an idiot? They're fictional dammit there's no reason to... sooooooo cute. Seriously this is nice representation of... omygosh most adorable thing ever. But their body language shows... 20% cuter!

I give up.

*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*

It is cute, yes, and maybe it's just me, but this is more calm. More content. It's quieter than a squee. It's more like a warm fire under a blanket late at night.

So basically what I'm saying is still squee, but a different flavor.

[AprilArcus]

I might be on edge over nothing but...this isn't the final strip is it?

Nope. Too many loose ends to end it here. Lest you forget: Steampaddler Fangus floundering, the Svenectomy, Marigold needs a roommate, Veronica and Jim will have more dates in the future, and there's a singing dildo on the loose that Pintsize and Winslow need to wrangle.

And May is still a new character that Jeph will presumably do things with in the future.

That said, a one-panel comic like this would have me worrying if these unresolved plot threads weren't around.

And Deathmřle needs to play a show, and Faye's nascent sculpture career needs follow-up, and Dora hasn't really worked through any of her interpersonal issues, and I really hope Momo gets to have a relationship arc, and I need a page of half-dressed Claire and Marten being adorable in bed together.

[Magniras]

Very good dear. And now what do you see in this inkblot?

I see the end of time itself, the unfathomable void coming to take us all.

IA NYARLATHOTEP!  THE BLACK GOAT OF THE WOODS WITH A THOUSAND YOUNG CREEPS INTO MY DREAMS TO STEAL YOUR SOULLLLLS.

[Gladstone]

I need a page of half-dressed Claire and Marten being adorable in bed together.

Or a sleeping montage (which I can't seem to find at the moment, but there are at least two of them) showing various characters and couples in bed, although this fan-art is probably what we'll see from M&C.

[SubaruStephen]

Very good dear. And now what do you see in this inkblot?

Is it me or does anyone else just see some random ink on a piece of paper?

[davedig]

I need a page of half-dressed Claire and Marten being adorable in bed together.

Or a sleeping montage (which I can't seem to find at the moment, but there are at least two of them) showing various characters and couples in bed, although this fan-art is probably what we'll see from M&C.

Oh darn I was looking through old strips a few hours ago and spotted one. In a little while Faye will be by herself and Martin and Claire will be together. Cosette's snoring will still keep Steve up while he has cereal.

[Gladstone]

Oh darn I was looking through old strips a few hours ago and spotted one. In a little while Faye will be by herself and Martin and Claire will be together. Cosette's snoring will still keep Steve up while he has cereal.

If memory serves, the first strip has Marten and Dora (with Marten awake and sighing), Faye and Sven (Faye sighing), Penelope (sighing, missing Wil), and Hanners and Pintsize (Pintsize sighing, Hanners telling him to go away). 

The second one has Faye and Angus (I think?), Dora and Tai snuggling, Cosette snoring and keeping Steve awake, and Marten and Pintsize ("Would you rather be the bigger spoon?").

Now that I remember the details of the first one, I think I can find it.  Still not sure where the second one is.

Edit: The first one is 1328.
Edit edit: The second one is 2554 (with thanks to davedig)

A new one could include Faye alone, Marigold and Dale, [FREE SPACE], and Marten and Claire.

[davedig]

Found the second!
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2554

[tragic_pizza]

Very good dear. And now what do you see in this inkblot?

Is it me or does anyone else just see some random ink on a piece of paper?

You are not alone.

[Gladstone]

Found the second!
http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2554

Aha!  Knew it had to be somewhere before 2600 when the layout changed but I just could. not. find it.  Thanks!

[davedig]

Perhaps the Free Space panel could be for Clinton and his robo hand?

[Gladstone]

Marigold and Dale (happy), Veronica and Jim (happy), Marten and Claire (happy happy happy), Faye and Pintsize (punches).

(Why yes, we are outlining future comics, what of it?)

[GarandMarine]

Skinny is a derogatory term for Somalis so likely best not to use it outside of discussions of Black Hawk Down.

And Starship Troopers surely?

A given of course.

[Estron]

I sit in absolute awe of AprilArcus.

[Is it cold in here?]

I don't like emoticons but will consider installing something to represent "Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee".

[valkygrrl]

I sit in absolute awe of AprilArcus.

Sort of reminds you of this http://wellbehavedmormonwoman.blogspot.com/2014/02/movie-frozen-gay-homosexual-agenda.html#.VFxU9zSH-NA doesn't it?

[hedgie]

I see the end of time itself, the unfathomable void coming to take us all.

IA NYARLATHOTEP!  THE BLACK GOAT OF THE WOODS WITH A THOUSAND YOUNG CREEPS INTO MY DREAMS TO STEAL YOUR SOULLLLLS.

You're thinking Shub-Niggurath. 

[NemoX]

Sort of reminds you of this http://wellbehavedmormonwoman.blogspot.com/2014/02/movie-frozen-gay-homosexual-agenda.html#.VFxU9zSH-NA doesn't it?

I could say "people see what they want to see".

It seems in this forum people like to overanalyze and just contemplate alternative interpretations of things. Which is fine, it's their right. Same as its this woman's right to express what she believes to be true. But while here its done in good fun, I don't think she realizes how closed minded her perception of the world and that movie is, and how hurtful it can be.

"Reality, is that which , when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away" - Philip K. Dick

While I respect her right to belief things and have a different opinion, I still find it appalling that such way of thinking is still a thing and they won't face reality.

In regards to today's comic...I already stated yesterday how I thought their hand-holding was way too cute. Now this....






squeeee

[Magniras]

I see the end of time itself, the unfathomable void coming to take us all.

IA NYARLATHOTEP!  THE BLACK GOAT OF THE WOODS WITH A THOUSAND YOUNG CREEPS INTO MY DREAMS TO STEAL YOUR SOULLLLLS.

You're thinking Shub-Niggurath.

Him too.  Its an elder god party in my brain.  And the whole world is invited!

[AprilArcus]

Sort of reminds you of this http://wellbehavedmormonwoman.blogspot.com/2014/02/movie-frozen-gay-homosexual-agenda.html#.VFxU9zSH-NA doesn't it?

Frozen does have a queer subtext. And Mulan has an overtly trans masculine text. It's not exactly a reach. If "Questionable Content" had an east Asian trans guy character engaged in a simmering romance with, say, straight guy beefcake Steve, expressed through contests of strength and daring-do, I would have certainly pointed that out. But alas, it doesn't. And QC's blonde-haired Scandinavian bisexual character predates Elsa, so if anything it's "Frozen" that's referencing "QC".

But that's neither here nor there. I pointed out "The Little Mermaid"'s trans subtext to illuminate an interesting visual parallel to people who might not have picked up on it otherwise, not to shame trans people for existing or Disney for telling our stories. The comparison really hurts my feelings.

I know that valkygrrl doesn't care for my flavor of feminism or my gender politics. We've talked about it in private to the extent that that was useful, and I would like to think that these are things that reasonable people can disagree about. Why take potshots? If something I said upset you, just say so plainly and let's see if we can't come to an understanding.