Topic: WCDT 4436-4440 (the 11th through 15th of January, 2021) (Read 10610 times)

Gyrre · « **on:** 09 Jan 2021, 23:11 »

Here's hoping Faye and Bubbles start making more money.

Gyrre · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 07:13 »

I'm glad someone clocked that reference.

Farideh · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 12:23 »

Alas, I didn't get that reference (I assume you're talking about the 'nori sheets'?)

Gyrre · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 15:26 »

Quote from: Farideh on 10 Jan 2021, 12:23

Alas, I didn't get that reference (I assume you're talking about the 'nori sheets'?)

Yes.

If I remember to, I'll post a clip at the end of the week.

shanejayell · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 17:16 »

Mugi from K-on, too.

I ALMOST want May's eyebrows to be removable.

MrNumbers · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 18:08 »

Comic's up!

I love Sam's dad

Farideh · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 18:23 »

D'awww!

I was worried there for a sec, but Jim came through

shanejayell · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 19:00 »

Awwww.

Jim: "MILD cussing only!"

St.Clair · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 19:18 »

They're all good dads, Bront.

~~well, maybe not Faye's~~

BenRG · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 Jan 2021, 23:28 »

Suddenly, a lot of Sam's background makes a bit more sense. Jim just wanted Sam to grow up to be a socially responsible girl who stays out of the grind and finds her own path, didn't he?

Also, May? No, it isn't okay. You need to learn to get that horse to walk the tightrope. You'll be a better person for it.

Gyrre · « **Reply #10 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 00:19 »

Quote from: shanejayell on 10 Jan 2021, 17:16

Mugi from K-on, too.

I ALMOST want May's eyebrows to be removable.

I just watched the clip you posted for her on the new appearance thread, and it'd be hilarious to hear that VA voice some of May's lines.

ihaveavoice · « **Reply #11 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 01:00 »

JIM IS PRECIOUS MUST PROTEC

traroth · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 08:53 »

Quote from: St.Clair on 10 Jan 2021, 19:18

They're all good dads, Bront.

~~well, maybe not Faye's~~

Committing suicide in front of your daughter is not really what can be called a nice gift for life. But I refuse to judge. The pain and despair he must have been in were obviously unbearable.

traroth · « **Reply #13 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 08:57 »

Quote from: BenRG on 10 Jan 2021, 23:28

Suddenly, a lot of Sam's background makes a bit more sense. Jim just wanted Sam to grow up to be a socially responsible girl who stays out of the grind and finds her own path, didn't he?

Also, May? No, it isn't okay. You need to learn to get that horse to walk the tightrope. You'll be a better person for it.

I can't understand that awkwardness around cussing. But my favorite Matrix character is the Merovingian, so who am I to judge?

DSL · « **Reply #14 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 09:24 »

Wonder if Jim's dad was in the service. Jim seems to be living the quote attributed most often to John Quincy Adams:
"I am a warrior so that my son may be a merchant, so that his son may be a poet."

Perfectly Reasonable · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 10:48 »

We will now judge the cussing.

Thrillho · « **Reply #16 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 14:03 »

Quote from: BenRG on 10 Jan 2021, 23:28

Suddenly, a lot of Sam's background makes a bit more sense. Jim just wanted Sam to grow up to be a socially responsible girl who stays out of the grind and finds her own path, didn't he?

Also, May? No, it isn't okay. You need to learn to get that horse to walk the tightrope. You'll be a better person for it.

There is no teeth in this argument because this is a tiny tiny point, but...

1. Why would that make her a better person, just for not swearing in front of a child?

2. I should look up that study I heard about that found that people who swear more are more honest and trustworthy...

3. My parents tried to shield me from swearing and make me not swear also, but I always felt like it was a bit ridiculous because once I went to school, like... there are other children on the playground, and they know how to say 'fuck.'

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 14:20 »

Quote from: Thrillho on 11 Jan 2021, 14:03

2. I should look up that study I heard about that found that people who swear more are more honest and trustworthy...

Was it written by an Australian by any chance?

DaiJB · « **Reply #18 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 16:27 »

It looks like May and Faye are more alike than either are willing to admit...

Gyrre · « **Reply #19 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 17:19 »

Quote from: Thrillho on 11 Jan 2021, 14:03

Quote from: BenRG on 10 Jan 2021, 23:28
Suddenly, a lot of Sam's background makes a bit more sense. Jim just wanted Sam to grow up to be a socially responsible girl who stays out of the grind and finds her own path, didn't he?

Also, May? No, it isn't okay. You need to learn to get that horse to walk the tightrope. You'll be a better person for it.

There is no teeth in this argument because this is a tiny tiny point, but...

1. Why would that make her a better person, just for not swearing in front of a child?

2. I should look up that study I heard about that found that people who swear more are more honest and trustworthy...

3. My parents tried to shield me from swearing and make me not swear also, but I always felt like it was a bit ridiculous because once I went to school, like... there are other children on the playground, and they know how to say 'fuck.'

And some kid is bound to reverse engineer 'sugar honey ice tea' once they learn about abbreviations.

shanejayell · « **Reply #20 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 17:57 »

New comic up!

SKULLGRANNY! That is all.

Farideh · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 18:30 »

Will the 39 year old Skullmaster then 'scull' her drink...?

I'll see myself out.

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 18:30 »

32-year-old Skullmaster finally getting married to her significant other, DEATHSPEWER, SPEWER OF DEATH

Quote from: Farideh on 11 Jan 2021, 18:30

Will the 39 year old Skullmaster then 'scull' her drink...?

I'll see myself out.

And I will close the door behind you, because that was terrible. I am in mental pain.

Baz_Yat · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 18:52 »

Quote from: Gyrre on 11 Jan 2021, 17:19

And some kid is bound to reverse engineer 'sugar honey ice tea' once they learn about abbreviations.

Yeah, hi, that would have been me... figured it out before I really knew about them, I'm autistic. I'm weirdly good at pattern analysis.

Farideh · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 19:07 »

I didn't know about 'sugar honey ice tea' until I watched 'History of swear words' on Netflix (recommended, it's pretty funny). Probably has to do with the fact that I wasn't raised in an English speaking country.

awkwardness · « **Reply #25 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 19:41 »

I don't know if it's good or bad that I can actually see Sam doing all of those things ad enjoying it.

The good news is she at least got to enjoy motherhood and grandmotherhood and continue her legacy through her grandchild

DaiJB · « **Reply #26 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 20:08 »

Hmm, I wonder if there's another one in there:

30-something Skullmaster moping alone at a bar, wondering which dates are worse:
those who take one look at the Skull and make excuses to leave, or
those who decide she's "troubled" and get all "understanding"

At least those who laugh at her are easy to deal with - that's why she carries the Obsidian Femur of Grobulax...

Gus_Smedstad · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 20:27 »

Quote from: Thrillho on 11 Jan 2021, 14:03

1. Why would that make her a better person, just for not swearing in front of a child?

May very much needs to learn some self-control. And to be aware of how other people feel about what she's saying.

Gus_Smedstad · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 20:30 »

I, personally, would not use a valuable artifact like the Obsidian Femur of Grobulax on something as fetid as the dumpster of Ew'Gross. Though I strongly suspect that Skullmaster may be speaking figuratively, and she didn't actually use it as a shovel.

awkwardness · « **Reply #29 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 21:01 »

Quote from: DaiJB on 11 Jan 2021, 20:08

Hmm, I wonder if there's another one in there:

30-something Skullmaster moping alone at a bar, wondering which dates are worse:
those who take one look at the Skull and make excuses to leave, or
those who decide she's "troubled" and get all "understanding"

At least those who laugh at her are easy to deal with - that's why she carries the Obsidian Femur of Grobulax...

Wait- wouldn't the ones who laugh be the ones that are compatible with her? They share a sense of humor and "get" her...it seems wrong to harm someone who actually enjoyed her quirkiness

sitnspin · « **Reply #30 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 21:09 »

There is a difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone.

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #31 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 22:43 »

May should get a big ol' Skullmaster spray right on her arm. I think it would be a good look for her.

BenRG · « **Reply #32 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 23:20 »

I honestly think that this is the most 'classic' QC strip that I've seen in a while. It's silly, completely unrealistic and non-narrative but it is funny and you see what Jeph's saying: It would be a shame to see Sam lose that exuberance, imagination and unique approach to the world. She may stop wearing the mask after a while, but you hope that she never loses the spark that makes Skullmaster a thing!

Meanwhile, am I the only one who hopes that we see Sam start down the road to being 27-year-old Skullmaster (sans silly mask) in the strip? Just to prove that May and Faye have a significant influence on her aesthetic!

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #33 on:** 11 Jan 2021, 23:25 »

GOD i needed SKULLMASTER, MASTER OF SKULLS tonight

Boxer · « **Reply #34 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 01:23 »

mmm... I am picturing.
Dr Skullmaster MD. Orthopedic Surgeon, specialising in Cybernetic Replacement surgery.

BenRG · « **Reply #35 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 02:51 »

Looking again at panel 3, May's fantasy failed boyfriend for Sam looks a lot like Sven. Is there a significance to this? When May thinks 'boyfriend', does she immediately default to him? Or specifically does her mind default to him for 'former boyfriend'?

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #36 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 03:14 »

Quote from: Boxer on 12 Jan 2021, 01:23

mmm... I am picturing.
Dr Skullmaster MD. Orthopedic Surgeon, specialising in Cybernetic Replacement surgery.

Surely she would have an M.Skull degree?

Quote from: BenRG on 12 Jan 2021, 02:51

Looking again at panel 3, May's fantasy failed boyfriend for Sam looks a lot like Sven. Is there a significance to this? When May thinks 'boyfriend', does she immediately default to him? Or specifically does her mind default to him for 'former boyfriend'?

Is this still May’s imagination? I thought it was following on from Bubbles’s like and so still hers?
Edit: no, you’re right. The last three panels are directly below their narrators.
So… maybe?

snubnose · « **Reply #37 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 03:29 »

Quote from: Thrillho on 11 Jan 2021, 14:03

2. I should look up that study I heard about that found that people who swear more are more honest and trustworthy...

Hrr, hrr.

I really have to wonder now, how exactly would one end up with such a conclusion ?!? How exactly do you measure the honesty and trustworthiness of a person ?

And even if its was true, there is a difference between statistics and the individual. I wouldnt conclude somebody is honest and trustworthy just because they swear a lot.

Not that I actually mind swearing. Especially not if its done well, i.e. original and funny.

ihaveavoice · « **Reply #38 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 04:52 »

Quote from: Farideh on 11 Jan 2021, 19:07

I didn't know about 'sugar honey ice tea' until I watched 'History of swear words' on Netflix (recommended, it's pretty funny). Probably has to do with the fact that I wasn't raised in an English speaking country.

I was raised in an English speaking country and had to reverse-engineer "sugar honey iced tea" real quick to know what Gyrre was talking about.

Wingy · « **Reply #39 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 05:45 »

Quote from: DaiJB on 11 Jan 2021, 20:08

30-something Skullmaster moping alone at a bar, wondering which dates are worse:

Why would she be at a bar when there's sword practice to go to?

Quote

At least those who laugh at her are easy to deal with - that's why she carries the Obsidian Femur of Grobulax...

A knock on the knob with the OFoG does make it easy. I could use one myself, but I've no place to store it between uses.

Gus_Smedstad · « **Reply #40 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 09:23 »

Quote from: snubnose on 12 Jan 2021, 03:29

How exactly do you measure the honesty and trustworthiness of a person ?

There’s a scientific scale. It runs “Liar, Dishonest, sometimes honest, usually honest, goddamned honest, super fucking honest.”

Perfectly Reasonable · « **Reply #41 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 14:43 »

Panel 1: Three cool ladies who are smiling at Sam's enthusiasm (and about to become a wallpaper).

( wants almost 74 hat )

Farideh · « **Reply #42 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 15:59 »

Quote from: BenRG on 12 Jan 2021, 02:51

Looking again at panel 3, May's fantasy failed boyfriend for Sam looks a lot like Sven. Is there a significance to this? When May thinks 'boyfriend', does she immediately default to him? Or specifically does her mind default to him for 'former boyfriend'?

I find him to be a mix between Sven and Angus, personally.

Farideh · « **Reply #43 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 18:40 »

Comic's up.

Union Robotics could potentially hire May for a couple of unpaid hours a week. It'll give May some more work experience for her resumé, and UR could act as a reference for any future employers.

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #44 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 19:25 »

"Penny for your thoughts, Sam--"

"YOUR PITIFUL CURRENCY IS WORTHLESS TO ME. SKULLMASTER, MASTER OF SKULLS DEALS ONLY USING THE BONES OF SKULLMASTER'S SLAIN FOES."

Farideh · « **Reply #45 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 19:29 »

Or in Charon's obol (money for the ferryman).

Gus_Smedstad · « **Reply #46 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 19:46 »

I just have to point out that on a rice-and-beans diet, you're going to get scurvy anyway. Apparently soy beans have a moderate amount of vitamin C (I had to look that one up), but just about everything else is just trace amounts. As in, a normal serving gives you about 5% of the vitamin C you need.

Of course, since Faye is not in fact an 18th century sailor, should could always take vitamin C tablets. And probably should if that's really her diet.

Farideh · « **Reply #47 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 19:53 »

I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in a previous comic that Faye takes supplements.

Oenone · « **Reply #48 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 21:52 »

Also, I’m sure she gets free food/drinks at the coffee shop. It’s not great eating but she’s probably not getting scurvy.

BenRG · « **Reply #49 on:** 12 Jan 2021, 23:12 »

Okay, so that confirms that Faye and Bubbles are in serious problems as to their cash flow. The point that Bubbles is making to Faye here is that they can't really help May when they're in a position where they seriously need help themselves!

Maybe the time has come to start reaching out to build up a customer base and maybe to get a regular retainer fee. Could the Advocacy Group maybe send clients their way? UR has low enough margins to be able to underbid most large maintenance providers and is local. GP offices near me are always on the look out for local care services to recommend to their patients so why shouldn't synthetics needing help require the same?

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