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[jwhouk]

Here's your weekly comic discussion thread. It's the week after OMGTurkeys, and we know what that means...

DRAMA TAG PULLED!

[brasca]

Here’s hoping because I really didn’t have much to say about pot smoking with Moms.

[Jakk Frost]

For some reason I can't quite put my finger on, I'm suddenly reminded of Malory Archer and her dog Duchess

[Case]

Comic's up!

Twue Whuff!

[shanejayell]

I wonder if the vet is going "WOW these folks are baked."

[OldGoat]

I wonder if the vet is going "WOW these folks are baked."

Vet, or city/county animal shelter employee (who could also be a DVM).  If they hold animals for a specific period then offer them for adoption, that suggests the latter.  Either Jeph is adding Ms Doggo to the cast or introducing her owner (who may be a new beau for Magustus).

[Near Lurker]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

[Theta9]

Dogs.

They're good.

[A small perverse otter]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

Pets, particularly purebreds? Yes.

[Scarfington]

This is pretty much how my mom got her old dog, minus the pot smoking! Wandering street dog, owners didn't claim her, mom claimed her. Good dog!

[Tova]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

It's mandatory in most states of Australia.

[Penquin47]

It's strongly encouraged by shelters, for just this reason.  Cats, too.

...Of course, it doesn't do much good if you don't register the chip.  This is how my mom's cat ended up being part of the family.

[Timemaster]

The Augustus women should have snuggeled Cosmo a little bit longer, untll they would have been a little less ... enthousiastic.
Sorry, but this is embarassing.

[BenRG]

For what it's worth, although the drug has worn down their emotional control a lot, I think that Mrs Augustus's reaction to 'Cosmo' (who knows if she decides to keep that name?) feels really genuine and I suspect that this is the Good Girl she's wanted in her life. I also think that Cosmo is going to be in the position of having to be the sane one in the household sometimes, which makes her plain puzzlement at Claire and her mother's actions funnier!

Where did Claire get the confetti, Tai? Well, she's either an animé character or a Disney Princess. Having accessories like that always available is part of the job description!

Dora's reactions in panels 2 and 3 are wonderful. Once again, we see the reaction of the saner characters to the comedic excesses of the universe in wonderful detail!


EDIT
Rewrote the first paragraph - Never post before coffee!

[Case]

Is Ms Augustus rocking red DrMartens? 

[pwhodges]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

It's mandatory in most states of Australia.

In the UK it's a legal requirement that it's done by eight weeks; though it's often not done till later as so few people realise there's a law, and of course strays don't know either.

[gopher]

Poor pupper, hope it's owners find her soon and keep her away from the mad people.

[jwhouk]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

Yes, usually right after they're spayed or neutered. The gray ball of fur on the desk in front of me as I type this has a chip.

[Cornelius]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

It's mandatory in most states of Australia.

In the UK it's a legal requirement that it's done by eight weeks; though it's often not done till later as so few people realise there's a law, and of course strays don't know either.

Same here, and the number is linked to the EU pet passport.

[Tai Fanboi]

I dunno why, I just get the feeling that the dog is owned by Hanners mom for some reason. 

[Case]

The Augustus women should have snuggeled Cosmo a little bit longer, untll they would have been a little less ... enthousiastic.
Sorry, but this is embarassing.

I'm banned from an Arnhem coffeeshop for BUI-ing (*) into their front entrance. Enthusiasm is not the worst that can happen.

Sorry, but this is embarassing.

There are cultures that have a far greater tolerance for excessive public displays of emotion than ours. Not every people aims to show up the Vulcan ambassador.



(*) Barfing Under the Influence (**)
(**) Truth be told, I don't know whether they've kept up the ban over the last 20 years, or whether the shop even exists anymore.

[Vurogj]

(who may be a new beau for Magustus).

It wasn't my first thought when I read the comic, but it was definitely in the top 5.

If only to raise the chances for Claire as maid of honour sometime in the next few years (comic time)

[Gyrre]

It seems we've ggot some sketchy ads again.
I just got two pop-ups asking for permission for my browser to record audio and take pictures.

[pwhodges]

Tell Jeph by his email on the contacts page - He reads and reacts, even if he doesn't reply.

[traroth]

Is Ms Augustus rocking red DrMartens? 

Those could definitely be a pair of red 1914...

[themacnut]

That dog's being remarkably patient and well-behaved, considering she's surrounded by people who are baked like fresh bread and acting accordingly. Then again, she chose to wander into that house, so maybe it's what she's used to...

[DSL]

(who may be a new beau for Magustus).

It wasn't my first thought when I read the comic, but it was definitely in the top 5.

If only to raise the chances for Claire as maid of honour sometime in the next few years (comic time)

And for Dora to be the flower girl. She's never gotten to be the flower girl.

[traroth]

Plot twist: When not stoned, Mrs Augustus really dislikes dogs. Drama ensues...

[Welu]

Cosmo is a good dog and I want her in my life.

[Is it cold in here?]

I think I saw something on Jeph's Twitter feed about him knowing about the problem ads.

[Thrillho]

I wonder if the vet is going "WOW these folks are baked."

In my experience, they either don't notice or don't say anything.

[Gyrre]

...is it really that common to chip dogs these days?

Yes, usually right after they're spayed or neutered. The gray ball of fur on the desk in front of me as I type this has a chip.

It also depends on the region/state and the owner. And I'm not just talking about the tinfoil hat types.

[SmilingCat]

I choose to believe Cosmo belonged to Spookybot, and that this will come up later.

The gang will incur the wrath of Spookybot, but will be spared due to how well Agustus-mom has been taking care of Cosmo.

[Theta9]

I choose to believe Cosmo belonged to Spookybot, and that this will come up later.

The gang will incur the wrath of Spookybot, but will be spared due to how well Agustus-mom has been taking care of Cosmo.

Why wrath? The dog showing up on their doorstep is no fault of theirs.

[Is it cold in here?]

No tasty pancakes?

[BenRG]

Poor Claire! It's all been a bit too much for her! I wonder if she's going to wake up tomorrow and find her blurred memories and perceptions of the previous day a source of panic? Fortunately, reassuring frantic and highly-strung young women does seem to be one of Marten's life specialities.

I think that Marten should consider these events to be a positive indicator of progress. Claire does not seem to be the sort of girl who inadvertently injures him whilst intoxicated. I'm sure that they can build on that!

[SmilingCat]

Why wrath? The dog showing up on their doorstep is no fault of theirs.

I was imagining that the wrath would come from something completely unrelated to the dog. Like, years from now, after most of us have forgotten that Cosmo has a mysterious past.

"You have thwarted us, and there are normally consequences. However, Cosmo is very happy in her new home, thus we shall not destroy you today"
"Oh, that's where she came from!"

[Tova]

If indeed Spookybot were at all involved in this, I can only imagine it would be because it was they who bestowed Cosmos upon them.

[jwhouk]

Welp, there's your callback, kids.

[BenRG]

Welp, there's your callback, kids.

A very old one - Marten's first ever date (pre-canon), IIRC. A tale related first in the first 1000 strips!

[Tai Fanboi]

I understand where they both are coming from with the Brain thing.  I liked the feeling, I liked being around the few close friends I had and having a good time with them all.  I did NOT like being in mid conversation about something History related, getting going and having a good back and forth, and then suddenly, mid sentence...  Completely forgetting the point of the conversation or why we were talking about that subject in the first place lol.

Oh and cotton mouth.  Hated that almost as much.

[RyanPm40]

It's strongly encouraged by shelters, for just this reason.  Cats, too.

...Of course, it doesn't do much good if you don't register the chip.  This is how my mom's cat ended up being part of the family.

Heh luckily you can activate the chip at any time. My cat came chipped with a free trial, but I didn't bother renewing it. A year later, she went missing. Immediately called to pay for and activate the chip, and 9 months later when I thought she was long gone, I got a phone call from the local shelter

They're truly incredible and make such a difference. I was heartbroken and would have always been wondering what happened to her. I'll never have a pet without one again. I highly recommend one for all pet owners.

[shanejayell]

Luckily she didn't throw up on him, either....

[Gyrre]

I choose to believe Cosmo belonged to Spookybot, and that this will come up later.

The gang will incur the wrath of Spookybot, but will be spared due to how well Agustus-mom has been taking care of Cosmo.

Why wrath? The dog showing up on their doorstep is no fault of theirs.

Also, Spookybot could just be messing with them specifically because they were high.

[Rincewind]

Comic's up!
Beepatrice seems nice, if a little easily flustered.
I wonder if it's pronounced Bee-patrice or Beep-atrice?
(O.K., I've been up waaaaayyyy too long...)

[TheCollector]

Welp.. I ship it.

[Penquin47]

I don't know that I'd blame her for being flustered given the miscommunication there.

[cesium133]

Welp.. I ship it.

I don't know... Does Beepatrice have any bread at home?

edit -- this opens a hilarious possibility: Roko working alongside Elliot at The Secret Bakery...

[zisraelsen]

Anytime an AI blushes in this comic I imagine a cooling fan kicking on and it makes the awkward silences much funnier to my brain.

[Shjade]

Ms. Beepatrice NoNose is adorbs.

Roko would have to tell her what fresh bread smells like.