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Brun does Croissants! What is Your Comfort Food/Drink?

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Author Topic: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)  (Read 52155 times)

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In tribute to Brun's failed job search and her need to rebuild her morale, I thought that I'd find out just how the rest of us deal with demoralising failure, the stresses of life and the fact that everyone except we ourselves are jerks.

Me? I eat donuts; or at least I used to. That's probably why I'm a diabetic! :-P
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #1 on: 04 Sep 2016, 13:54 »

My comfort food is food. Doesn't matter what. Possibly why I've been over 250 lbs my entire adult life.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #2 on: 04 Sep 2016, 13:55 »

Macaroni and cheese for me. For my wife it's mashed potatoes. Or, if she's feeling really down, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #3 on: 04 Sep 2016, 14:16 »

I don't really do comfort food. Food is a necessity, not a luxury. I have to eat all the time just to stay functional.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #4 on: 04 Sep 2016, 15:21 »

In a case such as Brun's, I find it's hunger rather than food itself that works as a good motivator. That is, the prospect of having nothing to eat spurs on the job search no matter what failures may have previously happened.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #5 on: 04 Sep 2016, 16:07 »

Hmm. My favorite comfort food is a difficult question. Alcohol is most comforting out of the options, though, so that is what I choose.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #6 on: 04 Sep 2016, 16:46 »

Dark chocolate makes everything better.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #7 on: 04 Sep 2016, 18:24 »

My great-aunt's Chicken & Rice bake. Takes me back to childhood Sunday Evenings in an instant.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #8 on: 04 Sep 2016, 18:37 »

New comic!

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #9 on: 04 Sep 2016, 19:18 »

New comic!

If you're wondering what Elliot is carrying, it's a Jigglypuff seen from above.


I know the reference, but the color's all wrong; it is clearly an amputee Geodude from above.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #10 on: 04 Sep 2016, 19:23 »

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #11 on: 04 Sep 2016, 19:43 »

You know, it took me a while to realise it. I mean, I knew that Brun had thick eyebrows, but I've just realised, they're Richard Dean Anderson level of thickness!

But I don't do an evil laugh. I just do a slight head tilt and a creepy flash of a smile.

Usually works.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #12 on: 04 Sep 2016, 20:37 »

I don't know about Brun's description of bartending. When her character was first introduced, wasn't the whole point that she didn't bother to find out whether Clinton needed a drink or not? This seems like some pretty big character retconning for a brand-new character. It took quite a bit longer for Hannelore's personality to completely change after she was first introduced.

Maybe I'm blowing this out of proportion.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #13 on: 04 Sep 2016, 20:39 »

Or perhaps she's simply not as self-aware as she thinks she is.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #14 on: 04 Sep 2016, 21:16 »

I don't know about Brun's description of bartending. When her character was first introduced, wasn't the whole point that she didn't bother to find out whether Clinton needed a drink or not? This seems like some pretty big character retconning for a brand-new character. It took quite a bit longer for Hannelore's personality to completely change after she was first introduced.

Maybe I'm blowing this out of proportion.

I thought it was more whether he needed an alcoholic drink or not
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #15 on: 04 Sep 2016, 21:23 »

Was the Nasty Whale on a waterfront?  That kind of location can be ...convenient  (heh-heh-heh)

I generally prefer pizza as a comfort food.  Although it may be because of the going-out-to-get-it (or ingredients to make it).  Being in motion seems to lighten my bad moods.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #16 on: 04 Sep 2016, 22:02 »

New comic!

If you're wondering what Elliot is carrying, it's a Jigglypuff seen from above.

$5 says it's a motorcycle helmet seen from above.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #17 on: 04 Sep 2016, 22:55 »

Now we know what the Harpoon was for.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #18 on: 04 Sep 2016, 23:14 »

Actually, I think that the creepy laugh is stage two of her disruptive customer discouragement process. Basically, it gives the unflinching impression that this is a woman who would stab you to death in a bar and not care whether she gets away with it. It's surprising how effective that can be. She's never been in a situation where she's had to develop a stage 3.

As for what Elliott is carrying? That's literally a gigantic meat-and-veg pasty; it's a notion that Jim had a way back and it turns out it's the sort of eating students like. Elliott is acting as the deliveryman.

Now we know what the Harpoon was for.

FWIW, I think that we've always known and just didn't want to admit it to ourselves.


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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #19 on: 04 Sep 2016, 23:18 »

I don't think there was ever any doubt over what the harpoon was for.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #20 on: 05 Sep 2016, 00:38 »

Actually, I think that the creepy laugh is stage two of her disruptive customer discouragement process. Basically, it gives the unflinching impression that this is a woman who would stab you to death in a bar and not care whether she gets away with it. It's surprising how effective that can be. She's never been in a situation where she's had to develop a stage 3.
Now we know what the Harpoon was for.

Maybe stage 3 are turning on the Manson lamps.  With a harpoon, creepy laugh, and a crazy stare even some of the people that took on Elliot might back down. 
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #21 on: 05 Sep 2016, 06:02 »

The fact that the Whale was a dive was a feature-not-bug; at a more upscale establishment, Brun's harpoon gambit would not be allowed. Also, it would not fit in at a non-nautical-themed bar.

I propose that Elliot is carrying a Bullet Bill in a Bag.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #22 on: 05 Sep 2016, 13:09 »

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #23 on: 05 Sep 2016, 14:05 »

It looks like Elliot is carrying a punching bag.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #24 on: 05 Sep 2016, 15:29 »

It looks like Elliot is carrying a punching bag.

Maybe Elliot works for a delivery service.  I imagine Bubbles goes through many bags.  Hope she wasn't having a bad week while the focus shifted to other characters. 
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #25 on: 05 Sep 2016, 16:46 »

I see it as a punching bag or a kit-bag.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #26 on: 05 Sep 2016, 18:21 »

Oh probably icecream. Especially mint or some flavor with peanut butter in it.

Now that I think about it. Candied carrots are also on the list. And so are parsnips simmered in olive and lemon juice with a pinch of garlic powder and a dash of sriracha.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #27 on: 05 Sep 2016, 18:47 »

I know the reference, but the color's all wrong; it is clearly an amputee Geodude from above.

As for what Elliott is carrying? That's literally a gigantic meat-and-veg pasty; it's a notion that Jim had a way back and it turns out it's the sort of eating students like. Elliott is acting as the deliveryman.

It looks like Elliot is carrying a punching bag.

If you're wondering what Elliot is carrying, it's a Jigglypuff seen from above.

This comic has turned into a Rorschach test.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #28 on: 05 Sep 2016, 19:28 »

I've got news for you. Every single QC comic turns into a Rorschach test.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #29 on: 05 Sep 2016, 19:34 »

Huh. So May is the inverse (complement? semeuke) of robosexual. That's interesting.
Or is she being crude about sex to avoid talking about difficult issues of body and identity?
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #30 on: 05 Sep 2016, 19:38 »

I'm not quite getting Brun's situation. Is she supposed to be a high functioning autistic or what? Her flat emotional affect and literal nature would not seem to be (usually) what makes for an effective bartender where empathy and communication skills are paramount.
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« Reply #31 on: 05 Sep 2016, 19:49 »

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #32 on: 05 Sep 2016, 20:09 »

The Nasty Whale was not your average dive.

Someone needs a drink, you serve them a drink. Someone doesn't need a drink, you show them the harpoon. Simple as that.

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #33 on: 05 Sep 2016, 20:28 »

For some reason, I had the impression that May was a lesbian.

Guess not.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #34 on: 05 Sep 2016, 20:40 »

Huh. So May is the inverse (complement? semeuke) of robosexual. That's interesting.
Or is she being crude about sex to avoid talking about difficult issues of body and identity?

 


(had to do it before certain other people did.  More seriously, we have already seen that Pintsize has propositioned several of the women in the cast, and keeps a dating app profile.  He has canonically had sex (via network) with another Pintsize-type model in addition to hitting on Momo (until she punched his head in) and possibly May.  At least for him, he's into quite a variety of individuals.

Momo and May, who are more identifiable to the audience having gynoid chassis, interestingly enough seem to be more demonstrative of attraction towards humans.  Momo has a pretty obvious crush on Sven, and does seem to have a fantasy life.  May's statement in-comic here may indicate some nonspecific desire, or just be May behaving in a crude manner.  OTOH, it's possible that May's desire to meet Hank the Destroy might not be her fangirling.

I'm not quite getting Brun's situation. Is she supposed to be a high functioning autistic or what? Her flat emotional affect and literal nature would not seem to be (usually) what makes for an effective bartender where empathy and communication skills are paramount.

Methinks that at least with the clientele there, they wouldn't care or even notice.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #35 on: 05 Sep 2016, 20:56 »

For some reason, I had the impression that May was a lesbian.

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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #36 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:01 »

Yeah, that's my headcanon now, that she's bi/pansexual.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #37 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:07 »

I dunno if it's that, or she's just fascinated by human anatomy, especially the gross squishy parts.

May should touch base with Clinton. He got the robot hand at age 13, so I'm certain he rapidly overcame the pinching problem, one way or another.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #38 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:07 »

May should touch base with Clinton. He got the robot hand at age 13, so I'm certain he rapidly overcame the pinching problem, one way or another.

Ambidexterity.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #39 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:09 »

Pan seems pretty likely. May doesn't seem to be the type to be overly concerned with specific chassis features. There's something to be crudely fixated on with all chassis types. Assuming there's an actual sexual component to her fixation at all.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #40 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:11 »

It's worth noting that my prior headcanon was mainly based on her objectifying exclusively women (including herself), for what it's worth.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #41 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:15 »

Huh. So May is the inverse (complement? semeuke) of robosexual. That's interesting.
Or is she being crude about sex to avoid talking about difficult issues of body and identity?

This...This is May we're talking about. She's got three settings - complaining, crude and falling apart. Considering that she doesn't have any parts falling off, I'm going to say its a combination of Crude & Complaining.

For some reason, I had the impression that May was a lesbian.

Guess not.

Who is to say that AI needs to shackle itself to the preferences of us fleshy meatbags?

Related to both points, I imagine that AI would have different reasons for wanting to fit into societal norms. Assuming that the Uncanny Valley is in effect in the QC-verse, many of the chassis available to AI would probably tip their appearance and Humanity's acceptance of them into the valley part of the Uncanny Valley. Take Bubbles for example, her outer frame and red appearance either makes her look like the armour Gary Oldman wore at the beginning of Bram Stoker's Dracula, or the vague appearance of a flayed human body. So that is in and of itself somewhat terrifying and that's even before we get into discussing her time as a combat soldier.

Then we have the likes of Pintsize, Corpse-Witch and Winslow, each of whom stay on the "cute robot buddy" of the slope. They have that intrinsic nowhere near human look that makes them acceptable to Humans because they look "cute".

Then there are the likes of Momo and May, who had to upgrade for different reasons; in Momo's case, to be of more use and to be more than a little doll. In May's case, her's was simply the need to fix her broken body.

Some AI may emulate humanity, but at the same time, they have their own wants, needs and desires and they don't necessarily gel with Humanity's perspective.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #42 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:22 »

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Which is certainly fair enough, I had similar thoughts as well. I also played with the idea that she wasn't necesserily in a body she personally identified with. I wouldn't put it past the US justice system to just put recent parolees in whatever body was currently available regardless of thier identity. After all, the chassis she originally wanted was that of a military drone.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #43 on: 05 Sep 2016, 21:51 »

I would think that there is some kind of flesh material that could be applied over the hands similar to the synthetic facial tissue.  Perhaps it's an expensive upgrade and until she gets for lack of a better term a glove there will be no love. 
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #44 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:03 »

Something I'm curious about. Bubbles, as a word, is plural. But Bubbles is her name which makes it, in this case, a singular noun. So it might sound strange, but shouldn't it be Bubbles's, not Bubbles'? Yeah, I know some people do the s' when a singular name ends in s, and Jeph might be one of them...but I hope not. On an unrelated note:
I prefer:
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #45 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:06 »

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It's worth noting that my prior headcanon was mainly based on her objectifying exclusively women (including herself), for what it's worth.

Which is certainly fair enough, I had similar thoughts as well. I also played with the idea that she wasn't necesserily in a body she personally identified with. I wouldn't put it past the US justice system to just put recent parolees in whatever body was currently available regardless of thier identity. After all, the chassis she originally wanted was that of a military drone.

Which is an equally valid theory and one that probably has more concrete grounds for basis than mine. And given the fact that May's chassis was on the verge of falling apart, I would imagine the Justice department probably buys first generation models for parolees, simply because they would probably be low tech, just enough to allow a parolee to get around but at the same time crippling them to the point where they can barely function. I imagine the human equivalent would be to like having your mind transplanted into the body of someone with MS.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #46 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:21 »

Thick latex or rubber glove with some lube would serve in a pinch.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #47 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:23 »

I do wonder if we'll ever see robot and human relationships (even if it's emotional only) in this. It's only a matter of time. And with how tech has advanced and continues to advance half of the stuff in this strip may be self fulfilling.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #48 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:29 »

There's been a ton of foreshadowing and the AIs are human-like enough that romantic attachments must happen.

It was years ago, but Jeph said in effect that robot sex squicked him and he wouldn't be covering it.
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Re: WCDT Strips 3301 to 3305 (5th - 9th September 2016)
« Reply #49 on: 05 Sep 2016, 22:32 »

And today, Jeph posted a comic in which an AI talks about giving a guy a handjob.

(IIRC, there's a few other things he's said he'd never do that he's since done.)
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