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Marten

6 (9%)

Faye

18 (26.9%)

Dora

8 (11.9%)

Hannelore

8 (11.9%)

Momo

7 (10.4%)

Marigold

3 (4.5%)

Claire

11 (16.4%)

Other (please specify in comment)

6 (9%)

Total Members Voted: 63

Voting closed: 29 Apr 2015, 05:04

[Pink Jenkin]

Taking the wider point out of this, you're actually agreeing with my larger point, namely that 'dude it's just a naked person, no biggie.'

Oh yeah, totally. I think I understand what you intended to say and agree with it, I just have one of those annoying things where I bring attention to my Personal Porn-Political Pet Peeves when I see people using phrases and transmitting memes which I think are harmful to sex workers/people employed in the porn industry. The idea that there's a difference between art and porn (which, you know, might very well exist depending on which aesthetic theory we use at the moment) has historically and up to this moment been used to damage the social status and economic security of women defying conventional sexual morality. And even though that is neither the intended nor even likely effect of that idea's usage in this situation, I felt the need to point it out.

I wonder why I never get invited to any parties. 

Edit: Well, of course I get invited to parties, but I meant normal-people parties. The kind where I don't have to wear a leash.

[Thrillho]

Taking the wider point out of this, you're actually agreeing with my larger point, namely that 'dude it's just a naked person, no biggie.'

Oh yeah, totally. I think I understand what you intended to say and agree with it, I just have one of those annoying things where I bring attention to my Personal Porn-Political Pet Peeves when I see people using phrases and transmitting memes which I think are harmful to sex workers/people employed in the porn industry. The idea that there's a difference between art and porn (which, you know, might very well exist depending on which aesthetic theory we use at the moment) has historically and up to this moment been used to damage the social status and economic security of women defying conventional sexual morality. And even though that is neither the intended nor even likely effect of that idea's usage in this situation, I felt the need to point it out.

I wonder why I never get invited to any parties. 

Edit: Well, of course I get invited to parties, but I meant normal-people parties. The kind where I don't have to wear a leash.

Feel free to start a new topic in discuss. Could get some interesting discussion rolling.

[Pink Jenkin]

Feel free to start a new topic in discuss. Could get some interesting discussion rolling.

Thanks, but talking about parties with strangers is the fourth worst usage of the Internet.

Oh! You meant that other thing. Yeah, sure, why not?

[ysth]

Today's strip is really a nice showcase for how far Jeph's artwork has come along.  Multiple angles and heights of point of view, hands holding a glass jar containing a snake...

[Is it cold in here?]

It would be in character for Martenmom to say something to Claire about Bosch paintings, but clearly it won't be about her medical history. That's a place Jeph is scrupulously not going.

[jwhouk]

I don't think Veronica is going to go the Bosch route with Claire. She already knows her "dom voice" has an affect on Clarice. 

[stank sinatra]

Veronica ITT:

"I don't know how to deal with children I'm not allowed to hit"

abusive mothering ftl

Global Moderator Comment

Repeatedly attempting to antagonise the forum after being warned. Nah.

[Gladstone]

More like "I don't know how to deal with this particular child."  Because I doubt Marten was anything like Sam when he was a kid.  And I doubt either of his parents ever resorted to corporal punishment.  Try again!

[Method of Madness]

"I don't know how to deal with children I'm not allowed to hit"

When has there been any indication that Veronica ever hit Marten? Sure, she spanked people, but only people who paid her to.

[Gladstone]

I think Stank is just going for three global moderator warnings in a row.  Ding ding ding!

[Method of Madness]

Welu banned them about a minute before I was going to. Now that's a united front.

[Welu]

*mod fistbump*

[DonInKansas]

The fun part will be when Jim brings Sam over for dinner with the new squeeze. I'm sure the furnishings will be a big hit.

I just had a fantastic image of Skullmaster trading in the War Ladle for the whale penis.

[Tova]

Jeph, there's no need to apologise for an awesome comic. 

[Method of Madness]

Hmm, yes, I see.

[DrBear]

I agree - this one isn't just a "I'm not feeling good so here's a lazy comic" one, it fits in well. Surprised there isn't a Hannelore-style kitty.

[jwhouk]

Jeph, there's no need to apologize for an awesome comic. 

There are comic artists who would LOVE to draw as well as Jeph half-asses a comic.

[Rghfrgl]

I wonder if he was stressing over doing a Claire & Veronica talk about stuff comic right.

Regardless, cute Hanners comic!

[Kugai]

Trust Tai to consider it as a Tattoo Design

[PoshEnglishVoice]Well done sir, well done![/PoshEnglishVoice]

[Zog]

I really like Hannelore's drawings, and I love Faye's expression.

[QuestionableIntentions]

Sorry, what does "but you do you" mean?

[celticgeek]

It means that Faye should do whatever it is that Faye does to remind herself of things she needs to do.

[jwhouk]

You do (whatever) you (want to do/think is best).

[BenRG]

This is a lovely reminder that, as well as being amazingly cute, Hannelore is also a great friend and a thoroughly nice person. I'm pretty sure that it's taking all of Faye's mental and emotional strength not to break down into tears and hug Hanners because she knows that the combination would freak her out.

Now, I wonder if this is a redrafting of a note Jeph penned to himself back in the day? He doesn't have a Pintsize to toss but I'm sure that he has plenty of (nonbreakable) free merchandise samples that would do the trick!

I've got a feeling that the Veronica, Marten and Claire arc is heading into heavy territory. Posting as a fan-fiction writer, I understand the anxiety when your plot is about to take you into controversial territory that will not be liked by all your readers. We know Jeph doesn't like going there.

Sorry, what does "but you do you" mean?

Hannelore is saying that Faye can do whatever is truest to her essential nature and that she doesn't mind.

[ysth]

Jeph, there's no need to apologise for an awesome comic. 

"Awesome" is exactly the word that came to my mind, too.

[MrNumbers]

Obviously the correct answer has always been to tattoo it on the bottom of your right arm, so you see it whenever you're reaching for a drink

[ZoeB]

What BenRC said. Hanners is good people.

[St.Clair]

And this was good comic.

[KOK]

Oh no! Anxiety attacks are horrible. I hope this happens only very rarely.

[KOK]

Now, I wonder if this is a redrafting of a note Jeph penned to himself back in the day? He doesn't have a Pintsize to toss but I'm sure that he has plenty of (nonbreakable) free merchandise samples that would do the trick!

Or he could play with his dogs.

[Undrneath]

And now Pintsize tossing must become a thing.

[Thrillho]

This is actually one of my favourite comics in QC's history. I don't usually read the news post so wasn't aware anything was amiss, I just thought this was a really sweet comic.

[Akima]

Jeph, there's no need to apologize for an awesome comic. 

There are comic artists who would LOVE to draw as well as Jeph half-asses a comic.

I couldn't have put it better than these, so I'll just shut up.

[Pink Jenkin]

That's one fascinating monograph.

[willpell]

Dear webcomicists of the world: Please stop having nervous breakdowns.  You are awesome, everyone knows you're awesome, you have millions of fans who are enabling you to make a living doing what you love, you should not be panicking and stressing and shit.  (This goes out to Tarol Hunt of Goblins as well as to Jeph, and probably to a dozen others I don't know about.)

[amykathleen]

Dear webcomicists of the world: Please stop having nervous breakdowns.  You are awesome, everyone knows you're awesome, you have millions of fans who are enabling you to make a living doing what you love, you should not be panicking and stressing and shit.  (This goes out to Tarol Hunt of Goblins as well as to Jeph, and probably to a dozen others I don't know about.)

I'm certain Jeph knows he should not be panicking, and this is why he apologizes every time he has an anxiety attack.  But you know, Jeph has previously mentioned that he actually has anxiety.  As in, he is battling a mental illness, something that is 110% out of his control.  I know you meant well with this post, but as a sufferer of anxiety myself, when people tell me to stop panicking it makes me panic more.  So... I think it would be nice if no one told people with mental illnesses to stop having mental illnesses.

[Neko_Ali]

That is one of the more frustrating things about anxiety and depression. All to often we know our feelings are completely illogical. Either we are obsessing over nothing, or over some minor thing and reacting way out of proportion to it. But we can't just stop it. Believe me, we would if we could. But it is a legit illness. One we are powerless to prevent most of the time. The best we can do is ride it out and remember that this to shall pass, and life will be worth living again.

[Thrillho]

I had one such episode just yesterday.

And how great my life is right now doesn't make a shit of difference when you're plummeting in that moment.

[Zebediah]

Exactly. I can't say this loudly enough: Depression and anxiety are not the result of a failure of will on the part of the sufferer. I can't simply decide to not be depressed. Believe me, I wish it was that easy.

[Thrillho]

In fairness, benefit of the doubt to willpell, he may have just meant it as a message of solidarity and encouragement rather than the usual 'bro you should be happy cause you're rich and shit' that so many celebrities get after death.

[Is it cold in here?]

That's the way I read it, kind of like I am constantly tempted to tell my relatives "Please stop dying". The points about mental illness needed to be made, though, since not everyone out there is adequately informed.

[Neko_Ali]

And even the most well intentioned offering can be hurtful without meaning to be.

[Half Empty Coffee Cup]

Yes, to much of the above.

Also, I love Jeph's Hannelore-doodles. Jeph, you don't need to apologize for the strip, just do what feels right and we'll be right behind you.

[Method of Madness]

You do you, Jeph

(This really is one of my all time favourites, which makes me almost sad because his suffering made it happen)

[sfsdfd]

Long-time reader, but just registered for the forums a moment ago solely to say this:

Today's comic is fricking adorable. No apology required.

[Is it cold in here?]

Welcome, new person, and you'll find wide agreement.

[Tova]

For some strange reason, I decided to find out whether a book with the title 'Butts' exists.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Butts-Linda-Partin-ebook/dp/B00WNAFGTA/

[happyninja42]

Well he did say he had an anxiety attack that day, so he's probably feeling like it's not up to par as a result.   Though I find it quite perfect, given the context, and who did it.  I mean, it's Hannelore! 

[Perfectly Reasonable]

When has there been any indication that Veronica ever hit Marten? Sure, she spanked people, but only people who paid her to.

A professional dominatrix would necessarily take a progressive attitude toward child rearing. But I'm anxious about that "coat rack" that Marten hates so much.

I'm also wondering how Sam was able to access Veronica's underwear drawer. It would make some sense if she had moved in with Jim, but this is her private apartment, right?

[Storel]

I'm also wondering how Sam was able to access Veronica's underwear drawer. It would make some sense if she had moved in with Jim, but this is her private apartment, right?

I would assume Sam and Jim came over for a visit, probably for housewarming purposes.