Topic: WCDT strips 4001-4005 (13th to 17th May 2019) (Read 14196 times)

BenRG · « **on:** 12 May 2019, 13:00 »

So, with the strip now in its fifth millennium (an arbitrary milestone, yes, but still a significant one) where would you like it to go and what would you like to see? There's a limit to my imagination but I think I've come up with some interesting ideas, some of which would take the strip in entirely new directions, others of which would continue with existing plot lines. What do you think?

My votes:

Marten - I need to get an adult life! - I really would like to see this followed up; I just wonder how Jeph would address it!
Elliott - An embarrassment of multiple romantic options! - I mean, there's Clinton, Brun, Roko and Renee and that's only the ones we know about! I guess I just like the occasional romantic comedy of errors!
Roko - Sometimes, you need more than words to help - I guess that I just still want to see that 'Roko Basilisk - Woman of Mystery' storyline!

Feel free to describe any ideas you have that aren't on my list. By all means do it in detail!

gprimr1 · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 May 2019, 14:16 »

I like the idea of Martin going through some sort of development arc. With so much attention lately on Faye and her story, it would be nice to focus on Martin, who really is one of the other main characters.

Case · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 May 2019, 14:34 »

Quote from: gprimr1 on 12 May 2019, 14:16

I like the idea of Martin going through some sort of development arc. With so much attention lately on Faye and her story, it would be nice to focus on Martin, who really is one of the other main characters.

traroth · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 May 2019, 17:22 »

Tough choices to make in this week's poll...

zisraelsen · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 May 2019, 18:39 »

Comic!

These two dorks are my favorite pair of dorks.

Gyrre · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 May 2019, 18:39 »

Quote from: traroth on 12 May 2019, 17:22

Tough choices to make in that week's poll...

The only thing I could think of (apart from re-using last week's 2nd poll) was favorite Bubbles quote. Time was not on my side for researching that this weekend.

shanejayell · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 May 2019, 18:48 »

AWWWWW.

One would think Bubbles, after her experiences, would be reluctant to do military role play. Cute, tho.

Case · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:06 »

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Mr Intrepid · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:17 »

But Bubbles is correct in her assessment. And Faye knew her limits. So.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:29 »

Quote from: shanejayell on 12 May 2019, 18:48

AWWWWW.

One would think Bubbles, after her experiences, would be reluctant to do military role play. Cute, tho.

I wonder if Bubbles took that as an invitation for a generic dom/sub thing. I can't think of Faye's ever having revealed that kink before now.

shanejayell · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:38 »

Well... it's hard to say. I sorta assumed Fate is generally more a 'top' sexually.

And we PROBABLY shouldn't get into this too much, as I think the rules forbid that. *lol*

Castlerook · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:48 »

Eh, Bubbles and Faye have a healthy intimate relationship.

That said, what I'm taking from this is that Faye distracted Bubbles because she really doesn't want to talk about her moment of temptation. It happens. Something bad happens or you feel like you've had a moment of personal failure, someone close to you keeps trying to cheer you up or encourage you and you just want them to stop, because you want to move on from dwelling on that moment.

Magniras · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 May 2019, 19:56 »

Ehehehehehehe.

Briefs.

Scarlet Manuka · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 May 2019, 20:40 »

Tough to choose only three. I went for these:

Marten - I need to get an adult life!
Roko, Melon & Elliott - Living with a new me
Hannelore - I want someone to be able to hold me

It's all about the character development. I agree that Marten is somewhat overdue for some. In the recent Roko strips we've seen Melon become more than just the goofball she started off as, and I'd like to see that continue. And it feels like Hannelore's story is unfinished; I don't think we will see the rest, but I would like to.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 May 2019, 21:29 »

Quote from: Castlerook on 12 May 2019, 19:48

Something bad happens or you feel like you've had a moment of personal failure, someone close to you keeps trying to cheer you up or encourage you and you just want them to stop, because you want to move on from dwelling on that moment.

https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1774

BenRG · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 May 2019, 23:13 »

So, basically, Faye used sex as a distraction from a conversation that she didn't want to have. The attempt seems to have been highly successful!

Still the point stands. The strip title - 'First Contact' - refers to first close contact with the enemy. Typically, these tend to be very tentative on both sides in most cases. Yes, Faye was right to pull away when she did if she genuinely felt her resolve weakening. Also, it's going to be a slow walk to getting to the point where she can spend more social time with her friends without confronting that issue. However, she has made progress and, hopefully, once she has had time and distance to think about it, she'll see the positives of what she achieved.

Drunken Old Man · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 May 2019, 00:17 »

But this is how it's done, Faye. One tiny victory at a time. And for a first try, excellently done.

cybersmurf · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 May 2019, 02:59 »

Quote from: BenRG on 12 May 2019, 23:13

So, basically, Faye used sex as a distraction from a conversation that she didn't want to have. The attempt seems to have been highly successful!

Faye used 'lewd'! it's super effective!

brasca · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 May 2019, 02:59 »

Quote from: Drunken Old Man on 13 May 2019, 00:17

But this is how it's done, Faye. One tiny victory at a time. And for a first try, excellently done.

From the looks of it both are victorious.

Tai Fanboi · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 May 2019, 04:26 »

I'm not 100% on if it's Faye not wanting to have the conversation. She feels like crap, she feels defeated, and like she lost. So, what better way to feel better and take your mind off it than grabbing your significant Robo-Other and burning through some USB cables? Some people when feeling down just want something to take their mind off it and feel better, be it drugs, alcohol, sex, or a myriad of other things.

And if she comes out of the room in a bedsheet going back with pancakes while everyone is sitting in the living room? All the better

Jakk Frost · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 May 2019, 05:34 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 12 May 2019, 19:29

Quote from: shanejayell on 12 May 2019, 18:48
AWWWWW.

One would think Bubbles, after her experiences, would be reluctant to do military role play. Cute, tho.

I wonder if Bubbles took that as an invitation for a generic dom/sub thing. I can't think of Faye's ever having revealed that kink before now.

Could be that's what Faye's been subconsciously looking for all this time, someone she can't physically dominate, someone who can instead dominate her.

Drunken Old Man · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 May 2019, 07:21 »

Quote from: brasca on 13 May 2019, 02:59

Quote from: Drunken Old Man on 13 May 2019, 00:17
But this is how it's done, Faye. One tiny victory at a time. And for a first try, excellently done.

From the looks of it both are victorious.

And to the victors go the spoils.

vampire · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 May 2019, 08:28 »

Jeph,

I had to register just so I could tell you, today's strip had me laughing in fits. Faye's comment with Bubbles reaction was funny, then Faye's adds the zinger and I was practically on the floor laughing.

Good work and thank you!

OldGoat · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 May 2019, 10:01 »

This is where Faye comes to understand that addiction means you never get to where you don't want a drink. Triumph is in not having one. You won, Gurl! (As I write this it occurs to me that maybe Jeph is setting her up for just that epiphany.)

I'm seeing the submissive thing as something she's always had a secret interest in, but this is the first time she's been with someone she trusts enough to go there with. That is, it's more affirmation of her bond with Bubbles.

Inconsequential · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 May 2019, 10:14 »

Yep, big win for Faye. might as well pursue a healthy release of endorphins. Better than alcohol anyway.

Really neat to see their relationship so healthy.

I'm sort of wondering if Bubbles was an officer or in training to become an officer. Her rank has never been stated, but she sure seems to know a lot about practical psychology and leadership.

And yeah, I admit it: "Faye and Bubbles being adorable and affectionate" strips are my favorite kind of strips.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 May 2019, 10:31 »

Quote from: vampire on 13 May 2019, 08:28

Jeph,

I had to register just so I could tell you, today's strip had me laughing in fits. Faye's comment with Bubbles reaction was funny, then Faye's adds the zinger and I was practically on the floor laughing.

Good work and thank you!

Welcome, new person!

I happen to agree. That strip was a well-crafted one.

Mr Intrepid · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 May 2019, 11:13 »

Leading a squad, as Bubbles has related, is usually done by a non com. My guess is she would have been a sergeant.

OldGoat · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 May 2019, 12:09 »

Quote from: Mr Intrepid on 13 May 2019, 11:13

Leading a squad, as Bubbles has related, is usually done by a non com. My guess is she would have been a sergeant.

Agreed. I've always seen Bubbles as getting promoted as soon as she satisfied time-in-grade requirements. She was designed for leadership.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #28 on:** 13 May 2019, 14:12 »

Did she say she was leading them?

Castlerook · « **Reply #29 on:** 13 May 2019, 16:15 »

I don't think Bubbles would have been leading any squads, but considering she was part of a program looking at integrating more AI into the military, she was possibly being groomed for some leadership capacity, especially the fact that Bubbles would likely be the one getting immediate information rather than having it relayed to a human leader.

Milayna · « **Reply #30 on:** 13 May 2019, 16:20 »

Brun and Clinton, Roko, and May for me.

Though I ship Clinton and Elliot more. Brun and Clinton is fine. Weird how he's grown on me...

Shjade · « **Reply #31 on:** 13 May 2019, 16:46 »

Faye has learned to deflect with innuendo instead of threats when it comes to Bubbles. Sound tactics.

Thrudd · « **Reply #32 on:** 13 May 2019, 17:16 »

Been AFI away from internet for a while so I may be alittle late with this.

Damn the burritos, full steam ahead!!!!

hedgie · « **Reply #33 on:** 13 May 2019, 18:03 »

Quote from: Milayna on 13 May 2019, 16:20

Weird how he's grown on me...

Kinda like a fungus. Jokes aside, I'm glad that the Agustus siblings have received the development that they did.

Of course, my votes were for Hanners. Always Hanners.

shanejayell · « **Reply #34 on:** 13 May 2019, 19:57 »

New comic!

I was actually thinking there should be a moment where Dora and Tai realized inviting a alcoholic to a bar was a bad idea.

BOOM there it was. *lol*

Mr Intrepid · « **Reply #35 on:** 13 May 2019, 21:05 »

Today's is cute as all hell. Great antidote for the stress of the previous few.

Mr Intrepid · « **Reply #36 on:** 13 May 2019, 21:09 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 13 May 2019, 14:12

Did she say she was leading them?

She referred to them as "her squad". Could be a leadership role, or as her companions. But would you have as valuable asset as an AI doing work like latrine duty?

Case · « **Reply #37 on:** 13 May 2019, 22:17 »

Ok, somebody explain today's pun to me.

Please.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #38 on:** 13 May 2019, 22:25 »

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/3060-i-am-the-lorax-i-speak-for-the-trees-i

BenRG · « **Reply #39 on:** 13 May 2019, 23:20 »

I think that today's strip is sort of self-explanatory. One thing I'd like to know is if this interlude was always planned or if Jeph added it after considering reader feedback. I wonder this because I think Marten is speaking for him in panel 2 when he says that Faye didn't come out of a sense of obligation; she genuinely wanted to be there for Dora on her happy night but hadn't actually thought of how it would affect her when she agreed. Because of this, as Marten says, it's unlikely that Faye would want to make a fuss about it.

Quote from: Case on 13 May 2019, 22:17

Ok, somebody explain today's pun to me.

It's not a pun as much as it is a literary reference. Not being a Dr Seuss reader I can't explain the context but it does seem to be a reference to one of his books, about a creature called a Lorax.

cybersmurf · « **Reply #40 on:** 13 May 2019, 23:49 »

Is it weird to say they're all right? Mostly Marten though, by not making a big thing out of it, but giving Faye a bit of positive reinforcement?

traroth · « **Reply #41 on:** 14 May 2019, 05:29 »

Am I the only one waiting for Tai and Dora's wedding to see again long forgotten characters, like Raven? More generally, it will be an occasion to see a large chunk of the cast in one place.

BenRG · « **Reply #42 on:** 14 May 2019, 05:52 »

I agree; I can't see Hannelore being absent and we may even see Raven again.

Raven, possibly in the same room as Emily and exchanging ideas over moderately-alcoholic punch? I'm not sure if the space-time continuum is ready for that. The laws of physics definitely aren't ready for that.

traroth · « **Reply #43 on:** 14 May 2019, 05:59 »

Maybe Sara will finally escape the allosaurus?

shanejayell · « **Reply #44 on:** 14 May 2019, 06:59 »

Quote from: traroth on 14 May 2019, 05:59

Maybe Sara will finally escape the allosaurus?

Or they'll actually confirm her death by dinosaur.

"How did THAT happen?"

"Damn if I know..."

brasca · « **Reply #45 on:** 14 May 2019, 08:23 »

Quote from: cybersmurf on 13 May 2019, 23:49

Is it weird to say they're all right? Mostly Marten though, by not making a big thing out of it, but giving Faye a bit of positive reinforcement?

Not at all. I find the constant need to find a bad guy in every situation irritating. Dora and Tai were excited about their news and it didn’t occur to them that a bar wouldn’t be the best place for Faye.

Although if they were using puns this bad I’d probably bail early.

haikupoet · « **Reply #46 on:** 14 May 2019, 13:50 »

Quote from: BenRG on 14 May 2019, 05:52

I agree; I can't see Hannelore being absent and we may even see Raven again.

Raven, possibly in the same room as Emily and exchanging ideas over moderately-alcoholic punch? I'm not sure if the space-time continuum is ready for that. The laws of physics definitely aren't ready for that.

Two impossibly quirky geniuses in the same room...

Must. see. this.

slaufer · « **Reply #47 on:** 14 May 2019, 20:03 »

Is May just hanging out, eating a bolt?

Because that's pretty rad

Mr Intrepid · « **Reply #48 on:** 14 May 2019, 20:14 »

Sven?
Carrying a bit of a torch for Faye after all this time?
Examining his life and finding it wanting?
Considering his sister's happiness, and rueing his reaction?

Inconceivable!

shanejayell · « **Reply #49 on:** 14 May 2019, 20:29 »

So May was just minding her business and Sven just started talking to her? *lol*

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