Topic: Damn you, Willis! (Dumbing of Age) (Read 512931 times)

Kugai · « **Reply #3001 on:** 09 Nov 2016, 12:35 »

Next time READ THE MEMO!!!

sitnspin · « **Reply #3002 on:** 09 Nov 2016, 14:51 »

Having a hard time finding Robin amusing right now.

Kugai · « **Reply #3003 on:** 09 Nov 2016, 22:52 »

BOOM!!!!!

BenRG · « **Reply #3004 on:** 09 Nov 2016, 23:11 »

I honestly believe that Robin never, ever expected to meet one of the faceless 'others' whom that legislation would effect (or someone who knows them personally, as in this case).

I suspect that it has never occurred to her before that things she says or votes for has any effect beyond herself. It is to her credit that she's clearly embarrassed by this experience. I would have lost all hope for her if she'd doubled down (like some of the people Zoe has met over the years) and said something to Joyce like: "When you grow up, you'll realise that she brought it on herself."

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3005 on:** 10 Nov 2016, 05:19 »

You're amazing, Joyce. I won't say never change, because you have. So keep changing for the better.

Kugai · « **Reply #3006 on:** 12 Nov 2016, 12:16 »

This is turning into a nightmare for both Lesley and Robin

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3007 on:** 12 Nov 2016, 21:10 »

God damn it, Leslie, your timing couldn't have been worse.

Kugai · « **Reply #3008 on:** 13 Nov 2016, 18:18 »

Agreed.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3009 on:** 14 Nov 2016, 04:57 »

Way to double down on the shittiness, Leslie. Dorothy, you're in college, asking to be excused is a courtesy at most, GO NOW.

cesium133 · « **Reply #3010 on:** 14 Nov 2016, 05:08 »

Something to keep in mind is that Leslie was there at the rally and saw the whole incident between Amazi-Girl, Sal, and the creeps. For example, she saw this, where one of DeSanto's people blames Amazi-Girl for the whole thing. So Leslie may think that Dorothy asking this question would make things worse rather than better.

Kugai · « **Reply #3011 on:** 15 Nov 2016, 14:21 »

Ahhhh Internet arguments

Even when you're right, you're wrong

Kugai · « **Reply #3012 on:** 16 Nov 2016, 11:30 »

The Kryptonite to Billies threats of violence

Bureaucratic indifference

Kugai · « **Reply #3013 on:** 17 Nov 2016, 14:15 »

Well, Ruth looks a lot better.

Don't be chickenshit Billie, go and share pudding with her.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3014 on:** 17 Nov 2016, 15:05 »

Is she offering Billie pudding, calling her pudding, or both?

BenRG · « **Reply #3015 on:** 17 Nov 2016, 23:33 »

Ruth doesn't seem like one for pet names so, yes, I think that she's offering Billie to share her pudding with her. Which is cute and possibly the first time I've seen a sweet 8-year-old looking out of Ruth's eyes.

Kugai · « **Reply #3016 on:** 18 Nov 2016, 11:28 »

Reality check inbound?

I hope I'm wrong, but maybe Billie shouldn't be there at this stage of her treatment.

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #3017 on:** 18 Nov 2016, 14:01 »

It's more like Billie needs to get some help on her own issues. Right now she's just going out of her way trying to start fights with people. And while Mary may have been deserving a smack down, the one Billie is really trying to hurt is herself. She's just trying to drag everyone around her down to do it.

sitnspin · « **Reply #3018 on:** 18 Nov 2016, 15:14 »

My prediction is that Billie isn't going to be interested in a non-miserable Ruth. Billie wants someone to validate and commiserate in her misery and self-destruction. A healthy Ruth is anathema to what Billie wants in a relationship.

Kugai · « **Reply #3019 on:** 18 Nov 2016, 22:57 »

Or she could be a catalyst for Billie finally seeking help with her own issues. I hope that that's the case and she doesn't run in terror from the new Ruth.

sitnspin · « **Reply #3020 on:** 20 Nov 2016, 03:54 »

I've been where Ruth is. Recovery can be scary. When all you've ever known is pain and sadness, experiencing anything else is off-putting. When i first started recovery I was afraid to leave behind my misery cos I was afraid I wouldn't know who I was without it. I've always had trouble trusting positive emotions/situations cos I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Kugai · « **Reply #3021 on:** 20 Nov 2016, 11:31 »

Ladies and gentlemen

I believe we have a breakthrough.

Welu · « **Reply #3022 on:** 20 Nov 2016, 12:10 »

Quote from: sitnspin on 20 Nov 2016, 03:54

I've been where Ruth is. Recovery can be scary. When all you've ever known is pain and sadness, experiencing anything else is off-putting. When i first started recovery I was afraid to leave behind my misery cos I was afraid I wouldn't know who I was without it. I've always had trouble trusting positive emotions/situations cos I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I empathise with this a lot. Ruth's emotional state right now hits close.

Misery can be weirdly comforting, especially when it's all you've known for a long time.

Kugai · « **Reply #3023 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 13:07 »

Who is this Jennifer person that you speak of?

Billie worries me.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3024 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 13:48 »

So maybe Carla did the right thing after all?

BenRG · « **Reply #3025 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 14:21 »

It was hardly an ideal outcome in terms of its consequences for Ruth but, yes, IMO it did more good than bad. I'm pretty sure that Carla's... mindset was probably more a source of Billie's anger than anything else.

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #3026 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 14:43 »

We have seen positive aspects so far. Though I expect this is going to send Billie into a downward spiral of feeling Ruth doesn't need her anymore, and in fact she was the one holding her back. But we still have not seen the other shoe drop, where Ruth loses her RA job. Possibly has to leave school and returns to the situation that caused her depression to begin with.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3027 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 19:07 »

Quote from: Neko_Ali on 21 Nov 2016, 14:43

where Ruth loses her RA job

She might not. Considering the pace of this comic, she may very well have both lost it and not lost it for all of 2017.

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #3028 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 19:13 »

I'm pretty sure she lost her job when it came out that she was in a relationship with one of her charges. The RM was just delaying telling her while she was still in the hospital. Or it's possible that they are waiting to hear Ruth's defense... but I think it's pretty clear there is no defense. I suppose it's theoretically possible she could be kept on, but moved to a different building. But that would only be because someone went to bat for her and probably called in favors. And even then it's a good thing nobody reported on their drinking. If that comes out, I don't even think the RM vouching for her would stop them from giving Ruth the boot.

Kugai · « **Reply #3029 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 12:32 »

Wishful thinking Leslie?

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3030 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 21:56 »

Well, at least she knows she fucked up.

BenRG · « **Reply #3031 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 23:33 »

You know, I really feel bad for Leslie here. She's pretty obviously quite lonely (probably baggage from her non-marriage) and things like that can make someone get desperate and think things that aren't likely or healthy.

Kugai · « **Reply #3032 on:** 23 Nov 2016, 15:12 »

I really feel sorry for Leslie here.

Kugai · « **Reply #3033 on:** 24 Nov 2016, 11:39 »

Sydney is in for a rude awakening when she gets her Diploma

Dina is getting suspicious.

BenRG · « **Reply #3034 on:** 24 Nov 2016, 23:46 »

I don't think Becky could have come up with a 'reassuring statement' better planned to send Dina running away from her screaming if she'd tried to achieve that end deliberately!

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Willis has put up a preview sketch (undated as yet). I think I know the right caption:

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Kugai · « **Reply #3035 on:** 25 Nov 2016, 15:06 »

Well, that was unexpected.

It's gonna be interesting to see where Dina and Becky go from here.

Kugai · « **Reply #3036 on:** 26 Nov 2016, 11:00 »

Well, at least Becky got her wish

Kugai · « **Reply #3037 on:** 29 Nov 2016, 15:37 »

Definitely an acceptable substitute to a hat

That woman seriously needs a chill pill

And the inevitible result of being a dick to customers.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3038 on:** 29 Nov 2016, 15:49 »

Not gonna lie, my first thought was "wait, when did Ethan start working there?" And then I thought "why is she calling him Ken?" Oops.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3039 on:** 29 Nov 2016, 21:42 »

Yay, Becky is employed!

BenRG · « **Reply #3040 on:** 29 Nov 2016, 23:35 »

What is more, she now has her very own delusional paranoid narcissistic nemesis who will doubtless go to endless lengths to persecute the woman who set her up to be fired so she could 'steal' her job. Not that Sydney needs much motivation to stalk someone and put together a scratch gang to try to destroy them (including physical violence) but this particular chain of events won't help much.

Kugai · « **Reply #3041 on:** 30 Nov 2016, 12:16 »

And I think we now know who Amazi-Girls next Supervillain opponent is going to be

ChaoSera · « **Reply #3042 on:** 30 Nov 2016, 13:12 »

Dina getting hired sounds like we'll get more Galasso and I'm so much in favor of this.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #3043 on:** 30 Nov 2016, 13:35 »

Dina getting hired? Do you mean Becky?

ChaoSera · « **Reply #3044 on:** 01 Dec 2016, 01:37 »

Woops, yeah.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3045 on:** 01 Dec 2016, 03:51 »

"For your first assignment, serve yourself pizza."

BenRG · « **Reply #3046 on:** 01 Dec 2016, 03:53 »

A completely new concept in the food service sector - self-service eating out! We'll even pay you (minus the value of your purchase, of course)!

Kugai · « **Reply #3047 on:** 01 Dec 2016, 11:53 »

Galasso is Irkan

Kugai · « **Reply #3048 on:** 05 Dec 2016, 12:28 »

Seems I've missed a few Comics

And this is turning out to be an interesting Storyline.

So, who would you prefer as Ruths replacement as R.A. - Roz or Dorothy?

Method of Madness · « **Reply #3049 on:** 05 Dec 2016, 14:14 »

Ehhhhh, still too early.

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