Topic: WCDT strips 4486 to 4490 (22th-26th March 2021) (Read 27565 times)

shanejayell · « **on:** 21 Mar 2021, 18:27 »

Comic's up!

Nice, Clinton! Poor shy Elliot too.

(No poll, sorry)

Farideh · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Mar 2021, 19:08 »

D'AWWWWWW!

Just kiss, for the love of all things cinnamon swirled. That poor metaphor can't take it

sitnspin · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Mar 2021, 21:14 »

These two kids are ridiculous.

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Mar 2021, 22:23 »

Clinton: *grabs the steering wheel, figuratively*
Me: BROS BROS BROS¹

_{1 A reference to a past running gag in the comic, and meant to express my hype}

BenRG · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 00:09 »

I had to sit down and think about this one for a while before I realised what was happening. I genuinely think that Clinton has just realised that Elliot didn't intend 'baking lessons' as a metaphor for a romantic relationship. That probably says a lot about Elliot, his self-confidence and his essential belief in what's going on right now.

Mr_Rose · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 01:52 »

Can you hear that?
It’s the sound of Claire’s supersonic squee attack, echoing off the dimensional barrier…

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 03:48 »

Quote from: BenRG on 22 Mar 2021, 00:09

I had to sit down and think about this one for a while before I realised what was happening. I genuinely think that Clinton has just realised that Elliot didn't intend 'baking lessons' as a metaphor for a romantic relationship. That probably says a lot about Elliot, his self-confidence and his essential belief in what's going on right now.

i think it much more likely that elliot simply got lost in nervousness and the metaphor for a long moment. we've watched him do it before. all the body language and what intonations and choices we can read indicate that he does believe they're talking about a relationship, just.... he faltered.

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 03:50 »

i mean friday's strip literally has elliot saying that he was pretty sure it was a metaphor

also the way their hands keep drifting closer is killing me. in a good way

DaiJB · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 08:04 »

Aaaand a minute after the last panel, Aurelia bursts in, in a frenzy of apologies for not detecting the sub-text earlier, which just makes things worse because Elliot has just overcome his nervousness and complied with Clinton's last request... (Just my worst case scenario)*

*Add your own WCS if you like

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 09:08 »

Quote from: Farideh on 21 Mar 2021, 19:08

D'AWWWWWW!

Just kiss, for the love of all things cinnamon swirled. That poor metaphor can't take it

I hear the voice of Scotty from the metaphor room, "Cap'n, this metaphor canna take much more!"

cybersmurf · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 09:53 »

Oh my god, that "I have no idea what I'm doing!!!" tension is killing me. Mostly because I know that feeling all too well.

Elder Sign · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 10:08 »

I don't know. I sense another obstacle coming. If they were going to kiss yet it would be the climactic point of the strip.

My instincts tend to indicate that Elliot, and possibly Clinton as well, is/are going to have last-minute second thoughts, spend a couple strips defusing them, then they'll have the moment everybody's been squeeeeing for right at the end of the week (or at some key number like #4500, which allows time for the tension/pressure to abate somewhat).

Bear in mind that Marten and Claire getting together was pretty drawn-out (no pun intended) for drama, and neither of them seemed to exhibit anywhere near the degree of anxiety currently involved.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 22 Mar 2021, 09:08

I hear the voice of Scotty from the metaphor room, "Cap'n, this metaphor canna take much more!"

"We cannae change tha' laws o' webcomic physics! We've got to ha'e five more strips!"

Perfectly Reasonable · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 10:46 »

Many metaphors died to bring us this information

hedgie · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 11:42 »

Quote from: Elder Sign on 22 Mar 2021, 10:08

Bear in mind that Marten and Claire getting together was pretty drawn-out (no pun intended) for drama, and neither of them seemed to exhibit anywhere near the degree of anxiety currently involved.

I'd say that in that relationship, it was less "drama" that Jeph was after, but more trying to be hyper-careful for nothing to look forced, and to be done (perhaps too) carefully. As bad as our culture is with LGB people, and their representation, two dudes kissing/boning/forming a healthy loving relationship are far more common and accepted than relationships with a cis-het person and a trans woman.

Elder Sign · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 13:23 »

Quote from: hedgie on 22 Mar 2021, 11:42

Quote from: Elder Sign on 22 Mar 2021, 10:08
Bear in mind that Marten and Claire getting together was pretty drawn-out (no pun intended) for drama, and neither of them seemed to exhibit anywhere near the degree of anxiety currently involved.

I'd say that in that relationship, it was less "drama" that Jeph was after, but more trying to be hyper-careful for nothing to look forced, and to be done (perhaps too) carefully. As bad as our culture is with LGB people, and their representation, two dudes kissing/boning/forming a healthy loving relationship are far more common and accepted than relationships with a cis-het person and a trans woman.

Right, I guess I kind of miswrote. Marten and Claire getting together was supposed to be this big pivotal squee-heavy drama moment but in a positive and happy way.

That said, I think Jeph overdid the positive, happy, careful handling to the extent that the next hundred strips or so afterwards were nothing but wall-to-wall, uber-rainbows-and-unicorns, total all-consuming focus on the two of them that it got a bit much IMO. But, then again, he was helping compensate for a lot of deeply flawed and/or biased popular culture out there.

hedgie · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 14:55 »

And of course, one should not worry. Any happy couple in the QC-verse will soon embark on a bus to nowhere.

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 18:00 »

shanejayell · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 18:02 »

It must be hard to draw folks kissing.

Liked the Spooky bit playing with Hercules too.

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 18:10 »

Legend has it that the squees of Claire and Renee could be heard from Titan.

_{edit: wording}

sitnspin · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 19:01 »

Proud of you, Clinton. Good job.

Farideh · « **Reply #20 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 19:44 »

*Claire intensifies*

badbum61 · « **Reply #21 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 20:01 »

Forum meltdown in 3... 2... 1...

cybersmurf · « **Reply #22 on:** 22 Mar 2021, 23:28 »

If this continues, Elliot is going to be too distraught for work. Or overflowing with glee. Only time will tell. And JJ.

TheEternalPeanut · « **Reply #23 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 06:57 »

I love how the forum just suggested exactly what I needed.

questionablydiscontent · « **Reply #24 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 08:50 »

Quote from: BenRG on 22 Mar 2021, 00:09

I had to sit down and think about this one for a while before I realised what was happening. I genuinely think that Clinton has just realised that Elliot didn't intend 'baking lessons' as a metaphor for a romantic relationship. That probably says a lot about Elliot, his self-confidence and his essential belief in what's going on right now.

I mean, it's not? It's a metaphor for a SEXUAL relationship, which is a different aspect altogether. And I think Elliot's innuendo are pretty clear in that regard.

well okay not "clear" but serviceable anyway.

Roborat · « **Reply #25 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 12:41 »

Well, this explains why I just felt a great disturbance, like a million voices squeed out, then fainted in glee.

Christophelous · « **Reply #26 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 18:12 »

Anyone else refreshing way too often to see what the aftermath of the kiss is going to be? Who wants to bet that Jeph cuts away from the action? IMO, odds favor the random "Steve eating cereal" cut scene, maybe with a bit of Melon thrown in

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #27 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 18:26 »

Comic's up.

Judging by the light outside, and knowing Elliot shows up for work fairly early in the morning, it's about six AM, meaning they've been making out for...

...it's comic time, not gonna think too hard about it.

Wombat · « **Reply #28 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 18:27 »

Quote from: Gnabberwocky on 23 Mar 2021, 18:26

Comic's up.

Judging by the light outside, and knowing Elliot shows up for work fairly early in the morning, it's about six AM, meaning they've been making out for...

...it's comic time, not gonna think too hard about it.

Elliot is late for his other job, the one at the bar.

shanejayell · « **Reply #29 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 18:33 »

OK, that was adorable.

And Mom was probably sitting downstairs, timing them....

Farideh · « **Reply #30 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 18:46 »

I'm loving the state of their hair, all messed up and everything. Clinton seems to have misplaced his glasses in the meantime as well

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #31 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 19:10 »

Quote from: Wombt on 23 Mar 2021, 18:27

Elliot is late for his other job, the one at the bar.

Oh, right...that would certainly make more sense, wouldn't it?

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #32 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 22:00 »

;_; is good is good ;_;

cybersmurf · « **Reply #33 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 23:39 »

I admit Dora and Hanners are right, tousled hair works for Clinton.

Farideh · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 Mar 2021, 23:42 »

Quote from: cybersmurf on 23 Mar 2021, 23:39

I admit Dora and Hanners are right, tousled hair works for Clinton.

Ooh, nice callback!

MrNumbers · « **Reply #35 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 00:30 »

I ship this

Thrillho · « **Reply #36 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 04:29 »

On the good ship
Clint-iott
Took us twelve years
For the lips to lock

Messy hair, no-glasses Clinton is adorable. It is genuinely amazing to me that for a relatively straightforward art style, Jeph gets so much expression out of these characters. Also I think the panel layout is adding to the intimacy of it. I feel almost invasive reading it.

Now Elliott, go to work with a spring in your step, then meet Clinton afterwards and DO BUTT STUFF

BlueFatima · « **Reply #37 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 11:39 »

I'm just going to say thank you for the brain bleach... Another of my favorite web comics is overloaded with drama. Normally I don't care one way or another about such things, but it had been heavily painful to me because of past trauma. I really needed to see this today.

Edit - Just want to let folks know... I'm so sorry. I'm not trying to stir stuff up or be overly personal. But I had a very bad mental health day yesterday, and I'm still having a tough one today. Haven't had a tough time like this in over a decade.

I'm a spiritual and domestic abuse survivor. My childhood was absolutely....surreal and kind of terrifying. But most people who meet me in RL have no clue about my past, and I am very careful about disclosing details because it always upsets people—especially those who care about me. I read self help books, did lots of therapy, and have done my damndest to learn how to be a functional, decent human being. I just want to be happy, live my life, be a good person, and love. And usually that's the case, too. Most of the things I went through feel like a story about someone else these days. And I thought I was beyond being triggered by stupid crap—even with the current crazyass politics and COVID. I was doing really well. I take good care of other people—including myself... But these past couple days have been a rough time.

Thank you for this sweet adorable story. I really mean it... It doesn't fix the world (not possible) or me (my responsibility), but it helps more than you can know. Reading web comics every morning has been one of the few normal things through all this disruptive hell for me. Thank you. And thank you, all, for this community.

Farideh · « **Reply #38 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 18:13 »

Internet hug if you want it, BlueFatima.

Farideh · « **Reply #39 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 18:14 »

Comic's up.

Aurelia does not beat around the bush. My guess it that Clinton is going to get grilled

shanejayell · « **Reply #40 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 18:43 »

Plus, them being at Elliot's work being all lovey dovey will make bouncing difficult.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #41 on:** 24 Mar 2021, 21:00 »

Quote from: Farideh on 24 Mar 2021, 18:13

Internet hug if you want it, BlueFatima.

The forum has a jar full of imaginary hugs for anybody who needs one.

ihaveavoice · « **Reply #42 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 00:41 »

I will laugh with utter glee if we come in tomorrow and Aurelia is telling Clinton not to be too clingy and that it's best to have some mystery in a relationship. "Don't just follow him to the bar - let him miss you!"

Perfectly Reasonable · « **Reply #43 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 06:48 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 24 Mar 2021, 21:00

Quote from: Farideh on 24 Mar 2021, 18:13
Internet hug if you want it, BlueFatima.

The forum has a jar full of imaginary hugs for anybody who needs one.

Murder some bubble-wrap.

Haneko · « **Reply #44 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 10:46 »

I'm sure Aurelia just want to talk about realising that Clinton is Bi

buuut, it would be funny if she brought up that she found him hot

Tyr · « **Reply #45 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 14:25 »

AURELIA
Clinton. Son. You have first dibs... but if you don't put a claim on that boy, I will.

CLINTON
[General deep confusion noises]

Wingy · « **Reply #46 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 14:42 »

Quote from: Tyr on 25 Mar 2021, 14:25

Clinton. Son. You have first dibs...

I was thinking more in terms of a Clinton - Elliot - Aurelia polycule, but that gets ... weird. Very weird, very quickly. But I've heard of worse IRL.

zisraelsen · « **Reply #47 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 18:09 »

Comic's up!

Aurelia, what?

Gnabberwocky · « **Reply #48 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 18:12 »

MommyMilkers420 is the 4th-ranked CSGO player in the world.

Tyr · « **Reply #49 on:** 25 Mar 2021, 18:18 »

well... that's a thing that's in my head, now.

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