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English Tea, Cucumber Sandwiches and Eclairs

Superior Canadian Lemonade and Bacon

A nice French Wine and Crossants

Beer and Pretzles

Whiskey and Haggis

Bubbles and Momo - the lives of the party

Hanners  the Sober Driver

Steve and Cereal

Pintsize and Porn

Faye attempts to fall off the wagon and Bubbles sits on her

Momo shocks the Gatecrashers

Space Pizza and Zero G Brewed Ale

Purple Monkey Space Delivery Boy

None of the above - Jeph will Troll us just for the heck of it eh?

[Truec]

We call ourselves "American" because "United Statesian" sounds weird.

Well no, we call ourselves Americans because we live in a country called The United States of America.  Similar to how Germans live in the Federal Republic of Germany (okay, fine, Deutsch live in Bundesrepublik Deutschland, my point remains, although my German grammar and spelling are probably all fucked up).  Chinese, People's Republic of China.  Russians, the Russian Federation.  Mexicans, the United Mexican States (I actually did not know this one until I went to Wikipedia for more examples besides Germany and China).

My long and drawn out point is that countries have big fancy descriptive official names that we never bother to use and America isn't an exception just because it doubles as the name of the continent.

Unless we've talking about North Koreans, because referring to them as Democratic People's Republicans does make me smile.

[Rghfrgl]

It's fine for something he did on the fly, but I think this should have just been posted on twitter or something instead of used for a real update, especially since we already had filler yesterday.

[wlewisiii]

I'M a Wisconsinite.

I don't say that with much pride as I used to, though.

Oh, I don't know - I think we can still keep the pride. We just need to deport the elected idiots to someplace unpleasant. Say, Kansas, perhaps? 

[Undrneath]

Personally I see it as more than filler, less than plot movement.

[Is it cold in here?]

I thought the drawing style worked great for Faye but made Marten look worse.

[BenRG]

So, I'm assuming non-canon bonus strip. Because of this, I will not say the following:

oMG1!! mARTien iZ moVin OUT OF APARTMENZ! mOVS INN WiD CLAr!!1!¬!

I'll still put it up there so that everyone knows what I'm talking about when I emphasise that I realise that this strip actually has nothing to do with any of the continuing arcs.

[Near Lurker]

Um... no, I don't think it's non-canon, but I just think Marten is being hyperbolic.

[Penquin47]

I was born a Texan, grew up a Marylander, did a stint as a German, and have returned to being Texan.  I was born to an Oklahoman and a Michigander, and my grandparents were an Oklahoma, a Missourian, a Connecticutian*/Michigander, and a New Yorker/Massachusian.

*What *is* the word for a person from Connecticut?

[Akima]

Connecticuter, apparently. I want to read that as Connecti-cute-er, but apparently it is Connecti-cut-er, despite the lack of a double-t. Is a woman from Michigan called a Michigoose?

We call ourselves "American" because "United Statesian" sounds weird.

The architect Frank Lloyd Wright suggested "Usonian". Australians are easy, because we have (almost) an entire continent to ourselves!

Chinese, People's Republic of China.

The issues of Chinese citizenship and identity are rather complex. There are plenty of people who would call themselves "Chinese" who are not citizens of the People's Republic. Technically, for example, the citizens of both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are "Chinese", or rather 中国人. We also have terms like 华人 (Huárén) where we identify ourselves as part of the Chinese people, regardless of our residence or nationality. Compare and contrast with the distinction between a Jew and an Israeli. I think of myself as 汉人 (Hŕnrén - an ethnic Han)，华人 (Huárén = of the Chinese people)，and 澳大利亚人 (Ŕodŕlěyŕrén - an Australian).

I sometimes imagine Winslow in the uniform of a naval cadet, but I'm quite sure nobody would accuse him of theft.

To continue Faye's tortured metaphor, did she wipe her bottom with the Zimmerman Telegram? The USA did not, after all, enter WW1 until two years after the sinking of the Lusitania.

[Lubricus]

Connecticuter, apparently. I want to read that as Connecti-cute-er, but apparently it is Connecti-cut-er, despite the lack of a double-t. Is a woman from Michigan called a Michigoose?

We call ourselves "American" because "United Statesian" sounds weird.

The architect Frank Lloyd Wright suggested "Usonian". Australians are easy, because we have (almost) an entire continent to ourselves!

Chinese, People's Republic of China.

The issues of Chinese citizenship and identity are rather complex. There are plenty of people who would call themselves "Chinese" who are not citizens of the People's Republic. Technically, for example, the citizens of both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are "Chinese", or rather 中国人. We also have terms like 华人 (Huárén) where we identify ourselves as part of the Chinese people, regardless of our residence or nationality. Compare and contrast with the distinction between a Jew and an Israeli. I think of myself as 汉人 (Hŕnrén - an ethnic Han)，华人 (Huárén = of the Chinese people)，and 澳大利亚人 (Ŕodŕlěyŕrén - an Australian).

All this should be quite understandable to Americans, I'd think. The difference between perceived nationality and citizenship is part of life for the majority of US citizens, after all, since almost everyone is able to say something like "I'm an Irish-American" or something to that effect. Defining nationality is complex, but most people have some kind of feeling about their own.

[pwhodges]

Even in the UK there are multiple levels; I am both British and English. 

My grandchildren are both both British and (US) American, having a parent of each nationality, and two passports - but what of the fact that they are both German-born and resident in Germany, speaking German as their first language?  How will they identify when they grow up, I wonder?

[Lubricus]

We might live see an evolution of some sort hit the concept of national identity with the ever-increasing globalisation. We live in interesting times.

On a side note, it's very interesting for me to meet and talk to Norwegian-Americans. I'm used to Norwegians being highly liberal, well educated and non-religious. Our American counterparts are the direct opposite, apparently. It's uncanny. Then again, I guess we knew who to send overseas. 

[pwhodges]

Kris (Metope) would like a word with you, I suspect...

[FayeDouble]

I'm laughing cause I've lived in two states and both are known for being used to describe the people that live there. I never noticed that some don't, but yeah...Connecticuter is not something you see a lot of.
Born a New Yorker, upstate specifically, now a Mainer. As for the party, come on! It's time for Bubbles to show up!!!

[DrBear]

I'M a Wisconsinite.

I don't say that with much pride as I used to, though.

Except during Packer season, of course.

Somebody tried to change it to "I'm a Sconnie" a while back but it hasn't caught on.

[Zebediah]

Sounds too much like "I'm a scone."

Besides, everybody knows that the real name for a Wisconsonite is "Cheesehead".

[Stoutfellow]

Is anyone else having trouble with the RSS feed? The last two posts haven't shown up in mine.

[Pilchard123]

The Hindenburg disasster, and the stinking of the Lusitania?

[Is it cold in here?]

Should Faye improve her diet now to draw the line under her previous life and start a healthy alcohol-free lifestyle, or should she limit herself to one major change at a time and comfort herself with incendiary food?

[Somnus Eternus]

By the way, those of us from New Jersey respond both to "Jerseyans" and "Assholes."

(Edit: At least those of us that commute do.)

[Zebediah]

I'll still put it up there so that everyone knows what I'm talking about when I emphasise that I realise that this strip actually has nothing to do with any of the continuing arcs.

Of course it does. This is Faye getting back to something resembling her normal self after recent traumatic events.

[Kugai]

No-one's asking the obvious question, so I will

What the hell ya doin' to Pintsize Marten??!!!

[BenRG]

What the hell ya doin' to Pintsize Marten??!!!

After the number of times Pintsize's head has been caved in by some woman, Marten makes it part of his weekly routine that his head is still reasonably spherical and unlikely to fall apart.

[Zebediah]

Yeah, but - right before a party? Given Pintsize's history, I'd think the time to check would be after the party. Because the odds of him being thrown against a wall at some point during the night are disturbingly high.

[mustang6172]

I wonder what Claire and Steve were talking about.  I think Steve is describing his favorite way to kill a man.

[Is it cold in here?]

Many stories from his career might have that effect.

Who would win a dominance contest between Veronica Reed and Bubbles?

Poor Marten.

[Zebediah]

Party on, Bubbles.

I wonder what the conversation between Bubbles and Momo will be like.

[Rghfrgl]

Hey Asuka made it to the party.

[chaospersonified]

Bubbles, lifting civilians by the scruff of their shirts their shirts is not considered polite, but damn girl, way to make an entrance

[TheCollector]

Y'know. I'm starting to think it's not just her appearance that makes people intimidated. lol

[improvnerd]

Bubbles seems to have anger management issues.

[Method of Madness]

If her anger wasn't at least partly managed, Marten would be super dead right now.

Hey Asuka made it to the party.

I don't get that reference.

[HannahRose]

For some reason, after that last panel I immediately started hearing the Mortal Kombat theme in my head. I think it's a good sign.

[Neko_Ali]

Did Bubbles put on lipstick?

[Squiddlywinx]

For some reason whenever Hannelore meets a working class non-companion robot I always expect there to be quiet existential confrontation like with Roy Batty and Dr Tyrell.

[SomeCanadianWeirdo]

I wonder what the conversation between Bubbles and Momo will be like.

"Big sister Momo?  How did you end up so small?"

[SubaruStephen]

Did Bubbles put on lipstick?

Of course she did, didn't you see the last panel?  She takes partying very seriously.

[electromgneticDstroyosaur]

Bubbles rolls deep.

[DonInKansas]

Bubbles takes her partying VERY seriously.

[Is it cold in here?]

Perhaps Momo could spare Bubbles a copy of the social protocol database.

Momo is known to take a dim view of robots who damage human/robot relations.

[Carl-E]

Probably a good idea. 


I came just to mention how much I liked the blue lipstick. 




And now I go back to work again.  Carry on, carry on. 

[improvnerd]

For some reason whenever Hannelore meets a working class non-companion robot I always expect there to be quiet existential confrontation like with Roy Batty and Dr Tyrell.

"I've done... questionable things."

[Rghfrgl]

I don't get that reference.

Asuka from neon genesis evangelion, because red hair and yellow dresses.

[BenRG]

You know, the most common cause of aggressive/assertive behaviour like that is fear. Which, given how defensive Bubbles has been about her social life to date, actually makes a kind of sense. It's certainly in-character for her!

I do think that this is the first time that I've seen a Synthetic wearing make-up although it's clear that they all have a sense of aesthetics and adornment. Note especially how, after getting her new chassis, Momo was very clear that she needed a suitable wardrobe to go with it.

FWIW, I'm expecting at some point, Bubbles to shout really, really loudly. "THIS IS FUN! WE ARE HAVING FUN! I AM ALSO PARTICULARLY HAVING FUN!!!" Then she'll turn to a wide-eyed Faye and say something along the lines of: "There. I hope that you're satisfied... Am I doing it right?"

Hey Asuka made it to the party.

I don't get that reference.

I think it's an animé reference. Asuka Langley Soryu in Evangelon is considered one of the prototypes of a tsundere - A short-tempered and basically very aggressive female character who uses adversarial behaviour to cover up being very emotionally vulnerable and introverted. In longer-term characterisation, it is traditional for fans to ship her with the most common target of her ire.

[MrNumbers]

"Faye. Friend of yours."

"How'd you know?"

"Barely controlled fits of inexplicable rage?"

"Ah. Yes, that'd be me."

[QuestionableIntentions]

"I've done... questionable things."

"And produced...questionable content"

[Nepiophage]

Should Faye improve her diet now to draw the line under her previous life and start a healthy alcohol-free lifestyle, or should she limit herself to one major change at a time and comfort herself with incendiary food?

Oh, one change at a time. Then you can suppress the urge to drink with junk snacks. (I know)

[Near Lurker]

I've heard that because alcoholics get used to drinking their calories, they replace alcohol with sugary drinks, and end up with more energy intake.

[St.Clair]

"I've done... questionable things."

"And produced...questionable content"

"Nothing the gods of webcomics wouldn't let you in heaven for."

[Dr. ROFLPWN]

If Faye ends this party arc romantically involved with Bubbles it will be hilarious.