Topic: WCDT 2947-2951 (27 April to 1 May 2015) (Read 45880 times)

BenRG · « **on:** 26 Apr 2015, 05:04 »

Thought I'd try something a bit different this week as I generally suck at reading Jeph's mind about what he's going to write about next. I thought, instead, it might be interesting to talk about who he's going to write about.

In terms of likelihood, my gut feeling is that this coming week's strips are going to be one of two things:

Faye's attempts to get her life back on track;
Claire (possibly with Emily) responding to the fact that their time as Interns is nearly over and the changes that will bring into their lives.

That said, I'd really like a set of comics centred on Momo (possibly with May as a sidekick). What is everyday life like for a working robot? Is there discrimination (even subconscious in nature)? Do they have friends beyond their 'special' humans? What do they do for fun when they're not 'on duty'? It could be an interesting little side-tale.

What do you all think? Who would you like to be the star of QC for a while?

Lubricus · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 05:05 »

I want to see Claire interacting with various member of the cast besides Marten. I want her to get to know Hannelore, most of all.

TRVA123 · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 07:22 »

More specifically, without Marten.

Rghfrgl · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 09:34 »

Quote from: TRVA123 on 26 Apr 2015, 07:22

More specifically, without Marten.

I'm imagining the panda making that demand.

I'm thinking coffee shop for some reason this week. That doesn't really narrow it down much for characters except 'probably not Faye'. Could be interns, Dora, could be Dale and Hanners adventures, overworked Cossette destroys the shop or a confused Marten wondering who that blonde lady serving him coffee is.

Endellion · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 10:14 »

I want to see May causing some Mayhem

Gladstone · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 10:18 »

Quote from: Rghfrgl on 26 Apr 2015, 09:34

I'm thinking coffee shop for some reason this week. That doesn't really narrow it down much for characters except 'probably not Faye'. Could be interns, Dora, could be Dale and Hanners adventures, overworked Cossette destroys the shop or a confused Marten wondering who that blonde lady serving him coffee is.

Emily and Claire (WITHOUT Marten--I agree with TRVA) go out for coffee (and a banana smoothie) on their break and talk about their hopes and plans for the future following their internships. They visit Coffee of Doom, and we get an update on the situation there, staying behind or following a different character after Emily and Claire leave.

Quote from: BenRG on 26 Apr 2015, 05:04

I'd really like a set of comics centred on Momo (possibly with May as a sidekick). What is everyday life like for a working robot? Is there discrimination (even subconscious in nature)? Do they have friends beyond their 'special' humans? What do they do for fun when they're not 'on duty'? It could be an interesting little side-tale.

When's the last time we even saw Momo working at the library?

osaka · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 11:45 »

Momo's lost in the stacks, fending off bibliodons.

Gladstone · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 12:06 »

Gabby could use the help.

Seriously, poor Gabby. Got lost in L-space weeks ago, and when somebody finally noticed she was missing Tai just shrugged and said "Meh, probably quit or something" and took another hit, and nobody thought to actually confirm the fact. It's an unhappy lot, being the least-interesting person in a newly-introduced group of three.

Nepiophage · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 12:19 »

Sam arrives at Coffee of Doom looking for Faye, finds out what happened, and freaks out at Dora.

Gladstone · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 12:36 »

Claire sees an opportunity to become Sam's new older sister, is quickly rebuffed because she isn't cool enough.

BenRG · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 12:50 »

Quote from: Gladstone on 26 Apr 2015, 12:36

Claire sees an opportunity to become Sam's new older sister, is quickly rebuffed because she isn't cool enough.

Y'know how I see it? Sam decides that, as Marten is potentially her step-brother (and everyone knows girls are smarter than boys), she has to vet Claire's suitability as girlfriend for Marten by putting her through a sort of obstacle course/scavenger hunt/general knowledge quiz combo.

Kugai · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 13:31 »

And just to throw us ALL for a loop

A week of Wil and Penelope.

Zebediah · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 15:35 »

A week of Sara, Raven, Gabby, Nat and Angus sitting in a bus station.

Gladstone · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 16:54 »

On their way to a group session at Dr. Corrine's office.

Aziraphale · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 18:39 »

Quote from: Gladstone on 26 Apr 2015, 12:06

Gabby could use the help.

Seriously, poor Gabby. Got lost in L-space weeks ago, and when somebody finally noticed she was missing Tai just shrugged and said "Meh, probably quit or something" and took another hit, and nobody thought to actually confirm the fact. It's an unhappy lot, being the least-interesting person in a newly-introduced group of three.

I can't find the last strip she was in. Is my mind playing tricks on me, or was she wearing a red shirt?

TRVA123 · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 18:39 »

Quote from: Gladstone on 26 Apr 2015, 16:54

On their way to a group session at Dr. Corrine's office.

Dr Corrine reveals that she has been a secret Allosaurus all along, and mauls and devours them all.

WareWolf · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 18:59 »

I picked Hannelore, because I just love Hannelore.

Gladstone · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:15 »

Quote from: Aziraphale on 26 Apr 2015, 18:39

I can't find the last strip she was in. Is my mind playing tricks on me, or was she wearing a red shirt?

I think her last appearance was the morning after the lake house party. I don't remember seeing her in any subsequent library episodes.

Hmm...maybe that ax did see some use.

explicit · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:39 »

The moment before the, "let me tell YOU something" perfect rebuttal. Bliss.

~~valkygrrl~~ · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:42 »

Marten: Well you see Claire and I have been spending a lot of time together and um, how do you feel about being a grandmother?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:45 »

WE ARE WORKING ON THAT TECHNOLOGY

Gladstone · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:45 »

Quote from: valkygrrl on 26 Apr 2015, 19:42

Marten: Well you see Claire and I have been spending a lot of time together and um, how do you feel about being a grandmother?

...also Faye nearly drank herself to death and ended up in the hospital but MOTHER I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND NOW.

Estron · « **Reply #22 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:46 »

We didn't have that option in the poll.

Rghfrgl · « **Reply #23 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 19:57 »

The good news is Veronica's hair lookin' good.

The bad news is either from implying she's more important or via giant hug, Claire is about to die.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #24 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:02 »

Huh, always figured Marten to have Rudiger as a middle name.
Although maybe his parents were Star Trek fans.

Stoutfellow · « **Reply #25 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:02 »

Veronica already knows about Marten and Claire. Whatever he's going to tell her, it's not that.

Meilu · « **Reply #26 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:07 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 26 Apr 2015, 20:02

Huh, always figured Marten to have Rudiger as a middle name.
Although maybe his parents were Star Trek fans.

Or Roman Republic/Roman Empire fans. Maybe he's named after Tiberius Gracchus.

MrNumbers · « **Reply #27 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:18 »

If it's not Claire than it's - OH RIGHT FAYE HAPPENED THIS WEEK DIDN'T SHE?

~~valkygrrl~~ · « **Reply #28 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:19 »

Quote from: Stoutfellow on 26 Apr 2015, 20:02

Veronica already knows about Marten and Claire. Whatever he's going to tell her, it's not that.

Don't mess with my headcanon, I have my heart set on that reasonable number of babies.

celticgeek · « **Reply #29 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:21 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 26 Apr 2015, 20:02

Huh, always figured Marten to have Rudiger as a middle name.
Although maybe his parents were Star Trek fans.

I figured that it should be biggus dickus.

neurocase · « **Reply #30 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:21 »

IIRC, we've not actually learned Marten's actual middle name as Veronica states here that it only would be if Henry weren't such a stick in the mud.

Also she's about to learn everything that's been going down with Faye. Remember, the past month for us has been the same week or so in QC-verse. She doesn't know about Faye yet. It's not common knowledge yet.

CaptainFish · « **Reply #31 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:33 »

Short hair looks nice on Ms. Reed.

Looking forward to the shenanigans. Mother-Son double date!?

TRVA123 · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:39 »

booo, she cut her hair! Only Claire and Penelope remain in the long hair club.

SubaruStephen · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 20:59 »

Quote from: TRVA123 on 26 Apr 2015, 20:39

booo, she cut her hair! Only Claire and Penelope remain in the long hair club.

And at the rate the QC universe expands, her hair should grow back to her original length by 3012.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 21:33 »

Tiberius makes a good middle name.

~~valkygrrl~~ · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 21:38 »

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1835

Wildroses · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 21:43 »

Jeph really does hate long hair, doesn't he? Is it hard to draw or ink or something?

And yes, I too think Marten is savouring the moment as he knows full well that your best friend and housemate's near death experience is far more important than your mother. This is probably the first time in his life he is actually going to both shock his mother and make her admit she was wrong. My memory of the strips is not extensive but I don't think either thing has ever happened before.

Kugai · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 21:44 »

Quote from: ssǝupɐW ɟo poɥʇǝW on 26 Apr 2015, 21:33

Tiberius makes a good middle name.

Just call him Captain Reed

Veronisquee in 3 ...... 2 ...... 1

Rghfrgl · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 22:17 »

Quote from: Stoutfellow on 26 Apr 2015, 20:02

Veronica already knows about Marten and Claire. Whatever he's going to tell her, it's not that.

Jeph might have forgot.

Delator · « **Reply #39 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 23:29 »

I know people who would never let their parent even see their grandchildren if they showed up at their WORK and pulled the "Full Name and Ear Tug".

BenRG · « **Reply #40 on:** 26 Apr 2015, 23:34 »

Yeah, Jeph really does like women's necks, doesn't he? Every woman in the strip either has short hair or generally keeps it up in a high ponytail. Oddly enough, I'm the exact opposite - I love long hair on ladies. That said, from what my mother said, keeping long hair clean is practically a penance, so I can hardly blame those who want it short.

Onto the plot today (yeah, we get one of those too), I suspect that Marten's show-and-tell will be inter-strip. My guess is that tomorrow will be Veronica treating Claire as if she were already her daughter-in-law (including suggestions for makeovers and sartorial changes). Then she'll muse on what she can do for Faye (I'm sure she's known her share of alcoholics in her time). I'm sure that Veronica will be impressed by the amount of drama that he has fit into a week!

On the subject of my poll, I've got the feeling that we're going to catch up with Veronica (and possibly Jim) or Veronica is going to visit Faye and, in her normal manner, try to help her recovery. So Veronica will be the focus one way or the other.

Stoon · « **Reply #41 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 00:04 »

Like the new hair.

Khazgar · « **Reply #42 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 00:23 »

I love Marten's face in panel two. No matter how old you are, your parents can still make you feel like a little kid who just got caught lying about your homework...

Welu · « **Reply #43 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 00:36 »

Another long hair casualty.

Rghfrgl · « **Reply #44 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 00:52 »

Thrillho · « **Reply #45 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 01:28 »

OMG MARTENMOMMMMMMM

BenRG · « **Reply #46 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 01:30 »

Quote from: CaptainFish on 26 Apr 2015, 20:33

Looking forward to the shenanigans. Mother-Son double date!?

I was thinking about this after my last post. The best way for Marten to see Casa Veronica would be for her to invite him over for dinner. As Claire is Marten's GF, the invitation is naturally extended to her too. This creates a mirror of the toe-curlingly embarrassing family dinner with Dora's parents. It's possible that Claire and Veronica will spend some time conspiring together. Veronica might even have some stuff from the catalogue (clothing mostly) that she thinks that Marten would like.

What about Marten? Well, I could see Jim being invited over as well, turning the arc into the aforementioned double-date as well as an awkward comedy of manners. Marten could have some interesting times talking to him. They have an ex in common and are both starting a new relationship after a previous one imploded in quite a traumatic fashion. They also have a woman that they care about in common and Marten could certainly be forgiving for giving Jim something resembling the shovel speech. It might be heart-warming if Marten concludes by telling Jim that he has no problems with the idea of someone filling the slot of "Dad-3".

It would be equally heart-warming if Veronica tells Claire that she hasn't really approved of most of Marten's girlfriends; they just were all too wild and crazy to keep him grounded. However, that has now changed.

Zebediah · « **Reply #47 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 04:44 »

Remember, Veronica pre-approved Claire.

And count me in the group that doesn't care for Veronica's new hairstyle.

cabbagehut · « **Reply #48 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 05:20 »

I really like Marten's face in that last panel.

I also hope that the big news isn't just Claire, but also Faye!

osaka · « **Reply #49 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 05:40 »

And now, for the first time, it's Veronica's world that's going topsy turvy after a conversation with Marten.

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Author Topic: WCDT 2947-2951 (27 April to 1 May 2015) (Read 45880 times)

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