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A dress stitched together from space ham (I don't type with my mouth full)

A third option (say it in your post!)

Clothes that are too big to fit in a traditional washing machine so must be laundered in a purple monkey dishwasher

A pair of shorts she borrows from Elliot (as well as his "soft boy" shirt)

[JoeCovenant]

...
On-Topic: Hmmmh - Either it's Jeph's drawing style, or sweaters don't really suit Bubbles' amazing physique. Could also be me ...

Right there with ya on that.

[TinPenguin]

The processed cheese colour doesn't exactly help either.

[BenRG]

I dunno... I think that it rather suits her in a certain way. 'Clash' can be as good or even better than 'mix' with colours. It's all down to how you pull it off.

[EDIT]
I know how this is going to end though: Hipsters are going to see her and, before you know it, there's a bandwagon going. Within a few dozen strips, we're going to see our characters walking around the streets with loads of college kids in the background wearing bicycle shorts, a bright primary-colour pullover and a necktie without a shirt.

Bubbles will be stuck in between flattered (for imitation is the sincerest form, after all) and "Oh my Turing! What have I done?"

[Tova]

What it really needs is a necktie.

[Jakk Frost]

He literally only owns one necktie

A fact we've actually been made aware of before as well, if I'm not mistaken?   

[shanejayell]

Marten is especially kind, risking his only necktie for Bubbles.

A noble, selfless act! 

[HeavyP]

I have to say, what stands out to me the most today is how badly Marten needs a haircut.

[Morituri]

I really, really hope that Jeph has maquettes of his characters, or at least notes and things about their exact proportions and sizes that he can refer back to, because it's crazy trying to figure out what size Bubbles is.

In her earliest appearances she was relatively constant at about seven-feet-nine-inches.  I mean - seriously, she needed a noticeably overscale chair for just normal sitting down, Faye's eyes were about even with the spot where a human would have a belly-button, and she was noticeably taller than most doorways but not quite as tall as most ceilings.  Her shoulders were in proportion, and in particularly narrow doors she'd have needed to turn sideways. 

But it's never been really consistent.  Her size has always bumped up and down with convenience for panel compositions, and lately she seems to be well under seven feet tall.  She goes through doorways without ducking or turning sideways, her size doesn't physically inconvenience her anymore, and "Bubbles' Chair" doesn't really have a reason to exist because she'd fit just fine in normal furniture.

It seems like the most obvious physical reasons for her feelings of "other-ness" have been taken away along with her exaggerated perceptions of it;  Instead of coming to terms with her size etc in a meaningful sense, it's simply going away. 

As someone who's excessively tall/large myself, I find this a bit disappointing; coming to terms with my physical size often scaring people and driving them away was a very important thing for me, and learning that people could get past that initial fear was an important part of convincing me that it was even worth trying to be someone who participates in social living with others. I had sort of thought/hoped that it would be an important part of Bubbles' arc.

I guess for story purposes I could accept that she lost most of her bulk, and height, with her armor; but if she had lost over a foot of height and six inches of shoulder width all at once, the fact that it's passing unnoticed in-strip would be bizarre.   But having it happen gradually, while the armor was still on, feels like being cheated of ... I dunno, acknowledgement or something ... about the way we humans have no real choice about our size and just have to learn to deal with it.

[Method of Madness]

I want to see her stand next to Elliot, because I'm genuinely unsure who is taller.

[Thrudd]

Sounds boring. Can you work your way up from being a line inspector to being a triangle inspector?

That would be inspection of things in plane sight.
There could be more depth to the job by inspecting things in 3D though.

[Kugai]

I think she is definitely going to wind up getting some different outfits/clothing just for the ability to change into something more appropriate for certain situations.  I suspect we may see Bubbles back in her armor on the odd occasions.

Whether she has a Dress or Undress/BDU/Daily Uniform for wearing while she was unarmored while In Service for whatever reason - repairs or other matters - will be interesting to see.

[Near Lurker]

Of course, no one asked May...

[Perfectly Reasonable]

Of course, no one asked Pintsize...

[DaiJB]

I reckon May might be right into that - "Hey, more income!"

(And of course, if May wouldn't do it, Pintsize would jump at the chance...)

[jheartney]

Notes on today's comic:

1. Either Marten has finally figured out how to tie a tie, or Faye or Bubbles already knew how to do it.
2. Why is the kitten hanging from the branch?
3. Where's the 10th Rule of Good Realty? On the back of the paper?
4. May will be disappointed, but not as much as Pintsize.
5. Now that the lease is signed, it's time to name the establishment. Peaches and Bubbles Robot Clinic? Bubbs and Faye AnthroPC Specialists? Whitaker Bubbles Associates? Bots R Us?

[Neko_Ali]

Dora gets to name it, and she wants to call it 'Assbutts, Inc'.

[TheEvilDog]

Of course, no one asked Pintsize...

Of course, because they're sane.

[cesium133]

Notes on today's comic:
2. Why is the kitten hanging from the branch?

It's a pre-Internet cat meme

[brasca]

Well if Faye is looking for an investor perhaps she can give Aubrey Chorde a call.

[Tova]

Of course, no one asked May...

And thankfully, it looks like she never will be asked.

[Storel]

Notes on today's comic:

1. Either Marten has finally figured out how to tie a tie, or Faye or Bubbles already knew how to do it.
2. Why is the kitten hanging from the branch?
3. Where's the 10th Rule of Good Realty? On the back of the paper?
4. May will be disappointed, but not as much as Pintsize.
5. Now that the lease is signed, it's time to name the establishment. Peaches and Bubbles Robot Clinic? Bubbs and Faye AnthroPC Specialists? Whitaker Bubbles Associates? Bots R Us?

6. Why does the sign out front say "Ron Bros Reatlors"? Is it too much to expect someone to spell "Realtors" correctly on the front of their own Realtor business?

I'm thinking that this misspelling and the "10 Rules" poster that only has 9 rules are intended to show that Mr. Bros is, shall we say, a bit sloppy about things in general. I would guess that Bubbles and Faye's new landlord probably left the keys with the realty office to pass on to the new tenants, meaning that he is not the new landlord himself. Which is a good thing, because dealing with this man on a regular basis would probably drive both our heroines crazy.

[Tova]

6. Why does the sign out front say "Ron Bros Reatlors"? Is it too much to expect someone to spell "Realtors" correctly on the front of their own Realtor business?

Well spotted. But compare with the sign two panels earlier and you'll see that it's just a Jeph slip of the pen (the lettering mysteriously changed from upper case to lower case as well).

[TinPenguin]

5. Now that the lease is signed, it's time to name the establishment. Peaches and Bubbles Robot Clinic? Bubbs and Faye AnthroPC Specialists? Whitaker Bubbles Associates? Bots R Us?

Here's a thought. Do AIs have surnames? We've seen there can be a strong drive to be seen as 'normal' so presumably some do. Roko Basilisk, working a very official job as she does, has one. Would an AnthroPC take on the name of their assigned companion, or would that be too much of a "freed slave" vibe?

[BenRG]

I've got to say that Ron must be a very phlegmatic personality to not even blink an eye at Bubbles' look today. Then again, given his habitual squint, he could be boggling at her and we'd never know!

We've learned a little today about what Faye needs in good friends. She needs someone firm, determined and clear on what is and is not appropriate so that they can shut Faye down when her more sophomoric instincts kick in and she threatens to make an ass of herself. It's also very spooky how Bubbles and Dora talked in stereo like that!

Of course, no one asked May...

I think that this is a very valid point. I'm pretty sure that there's no doubt that she'd consider this an upgrade. That said, it isn't whether or not to do it to May that's the issue; the issue is whether Dora would want something like that in her shop at all, the answer to which is, of course, 'no'. No, such an installation would require the right environment. I recommend an alcohol-soaked low-end frat house.

I really, really hope that Jeph has maquettes of his characters, or at least notes and things about their exact proportions and sizes that he can refer back to, because it's crazy trying to figure out what size Bubbles is.

Bubbles' height does actually seem quite consistent of late. She's about 2 metres tall; Faye comes to her middle-chest and, as we see today and yesterday, Marten and Dora come to her upper chest, just below the level of her shoulders. There is a lot of confusion because the characters' apparent heights can change a lot when Jeph has them slumped in existential exhaustion at all the weird stuff that happens to them (and this happens a lot).

[Akima]

5. Now that the lease is signed, it's time to name the establishment. Peaches and Bubbles Robot Clinic? Bubbs and Faye AnthroPC Specialists? Whitaker Bubbles Associates? Bots R Us?

There was a poll, and suggestions, on that in another thread.

Faye's jacket looks as if she killed and skinned a certain purple dinosaur...

[Case]

Here's a thought. Do AIs have surnames?

Yes. Bubbles' is: 'CM 1776 Autonomous Combat Droid mk.1 ser. #118375-A' (Strip 3004)

[BenRG]

Here's a thought. Do AIs have surnames?

Historically, surnames started to appear (at least in Europe) to differentiate between members of the same family/clan with similar (or identical) given names. Usually, the name refers to a trade or is a patronym of some sort. So, for Bubbles, her options by precedent are:

• Bubbles Johnsdotter (after Dr Ellicott-Chatham);
• Bubbles Chassismith.

I've... got to say, I like that second one a lot. It might even go into my head-canon!

[Case]

Here's a thought. Do AIs have surnames?

Historically, surnames started to appear (at least in Europe) to differentiate between members of the same family/clan with similar (or identical) given names. Usually, the name refers to a trade or is a patronym of some sort.

1. Occupation - Müller (Miller)
2. Patronymic - Ahrends ('Son of Ahrend')
3. Descriptive - (Gen. Norman) Schwarzkopf ("Black-Head")
4. Geographic - A. Schwarzenegger, H. Kissinger (stemming from the cities of Schwarzenegg and Kissingen, respectively)
(5. Jewish surnames are an entire chapter onto themselves)

Background

[Zebediah]

I'm glad Jeph clarified that the guy's name is Ronald, because at first I wasn't sure if it was an R or a K hidden behind that dialogue balloon, and if it had been "Kon Bros Realty" they would need to find a new realtor immediately. 

[Neko_Ali]

Don't worry. If something goes wrong with the lease I know a good law firm they can hire. I've never gone wrong with the firm of Dewey, Cheatum and Howe.

[Thrudd]

Dora gets to name it, and she wants to call it 'Assbutts, Inc'.

I think Brass would be more appropriate.

Maybe Sirius Cybernetics Corporation if that name hasn't been taken as yet or something sounding similar like Serious Cybernetic Services.

[BenRG]

"Share and Enjoy! Share and Enjoy!
Go through life with a plastic boy
Or girl by your side, let your pal be your guide
And when it breaks down or starts to annoy,
Or grinds when it moves and gives you no joy,
'Cause it's eaten your hat or had sex with your cat.
Bled oil on your floor or ripped off your door
And you find that you can't stand anymore!
Bring it to us, we won't give a fig! We'll tell you:
'Go stick your head in a pig!'"

Come to think of it, that does kind of sound like Faye's attitude towards customer satisfaction, doesn't it?

[Roxtar]

Glad I'm not the only one to think May would totally be down to have the ability to crap espresso... considering her earlier face-sitting enterprise. The two could be combined for a rather niche espresso bar

[shanejayell]

I do love that Bubbles actually WORE the tie.   

[Jakk Frost]

We could charge perverts a ton of money

For shame, Jeph!  Judging others for their sexual foibles?  Not kosher!

[Is it cold in here?]

It was Faye doing it, and it's not the first time she's called someone a "pervert". It might be the conservative upbringing showing through.

[jheartney]

It's a bit on-the-nose, but Bubbles' evolving dress style reflects her inner journey to being human. She started out walled-in with a fortress of armor. Now she's making a clumsy attempt at civilian dress. Someday, when her inner humanity is better established, she'll have outfits that don't clash.

[jheartney]

Glad I'm not the only one to think May would totally be down to have the ability to crap espresso... considering her earlier face-sitting enterprise. The two could be combined for a rather niche espresso bar

It's not an entirely new idea. (Note: link NSFW)

[TheEvilDog]

It's a bit on-the-nose, but Bubbles' evolving dress style reflects her inner journey to being human. She started out walled-in with a fortress of armor. Now she's making a clumsy attempt at civilian dress. Someday, when her inner humanity is better established, she'll have outfits that don't clash.

To be fair, its less a sign of Bubbles' emerging humanity and more a sign that she and Faye should have gone shopping before they removed her armour.

[miados]

may would probably do what faye suggested.

[Mr. Skawronska]

Absolutely Yes.

[DonInKansas]

BROS BROS BROS

[Akima]

Background

China is famous for having relatively few surnames shared by a very large population, but Chinese surnames work pretty much the same way. An exception is the surname Ma among the Hui people, which is derived from the sound of the first syllable of Muhammad. My surname is geographical, referring to the Warring States-era kingdom from which, presumably, my ancestors came. Of course a lot of people lived in that kingdom, which is why my surname is one of the famous Old Hundred Names.

[Kugai]

And I'm not even sure that Faye was joking or not - one can only hope so.

[Gyrre]

I reckon May might be right into that - "Hey, more income!"

(And of course, if May wouldn't do it, Pintsize would jump at the chance...)

How about more income by becoming a chrononaut? The data May could get as the first sentient time jumper would be invaluably important.  And she'd get to transgress social norms at the same tima to boot.

[Gyrre]

It was Faye doing it, and it's not the first time she's called someone a "pervert". It might be the conservative upbringing showing through.

It's in reference to a rather unhygenic paraphilia, so technically speaking 'pervent' is a completely apt descriptor.

[shanejayell]

I thought it was funny & crude, which is Faye in a nutshell. *lol*

[Case]

We could charge perverts a ton of money

For shame, Jeph!  Judging others for their sexual foibles?  Not kosher!

Normally, I'd be right with you. I hate that word. It's right there with freak, weirdo, outsider. Words that claim sovereignty of definition of who is and who isn't normal. Who belongs and who does not. Who can say whatever they want, and who has to be always careful not to be moved from 'weird' to 'other'.
Words that judge. Words that threaten. Words that ostracise.

In Pintsize's case, though, I figure he'd enthusiastically agree ... probably already pondering your face when you find out what he's done to your PC (and/or social media).


Edit: I see I may have jumped the gun a bit: I thought it natural to assume Faye was referring to Pintsize (and friends, perhaps), because ... have you taken a look at Pintsize's Twitter? (NSFW, in the 'quite memorable' way)

[Method of Madness]

Ronald Bros is the father of the Bros triplets. Until I'm canonically disproven, that's my theory.

[Tova]

Against my better judgement, I have to ask: what are you talking about? Bros triplets?

Yes, I'm out of the loop, I am sure.