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thatindiantroper Since: Feb, 2015
#15326: Oct 29th 2019 at 10:14:50 PM

What's going on with Sal's cig? It looks like it's just sticking to her lower lip

CEOIII C-E-O-3, H-N-I-C from Franklin, PA Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In my bunk
Adannor Since: May, 2010
#15328: Oct 30th 2019 at 11:05:44 PM

Tbh I'm kinda waiting for Asher to go "Actually, there is a biiit of ratting out I gotta do" and spill about Blaine.

phantom1 Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#15329: Oct 31st 2019 at 5:50:03 PM

Yeah same.

(Also I'm used to cigarettes and alcohol being the same age so I did a double take, and went you have to be 19 before going not BC).

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DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#15333: Nov 2nd 2019 at 9:58:04 AM

Dang it, Walky, stop being obnoxious for at least a few minutes.

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#15334: Nov 2nd 2019 at 9:59:34 AM

Didn't he do that when he confronted Asher? If so he's met his quota.

Edited by sgamer82 on Nov 2nd 2019 at 10:59:55 AM

DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#15335: Nov 2nd 2019 at 10:02:02 AM

You know, this strip is a good example of what I pointed out earlier about Dumbing of Age - the comic is basically "what if we threw a bunch of comedy characters into a more grounded setting".

Turns out it makes their quirks - which would be considered amusing or endearing in a comedy setting - much less so.

Edited by DrunkenNordmann on Nov 2nd 2019 at 6:02:31 PM

Welcome to Estalia, gentlemen.
Yinyang107 from the True North (Decatroper) Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#15337: Nov 2nd 2019 at 9:24:54 PM

Joyce must have one hell of a nose.

thatindiantroper Since: Feb, 2015
#15338: Nov 2nd 2019 at 10:03:36 PM

Did Becky not tell Leslie that she was moving out? And why did.she ask for tuition and a place to live instead of... money.

RodimusMinor Professional Complainer Since: Oct, 2018
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#15339: Nov 2nd 2019 at 10:22:29 PM

Because she wants to get an education.

LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Blowout soon fellow Stalker
#15340: Nov 2nd 2019 at 10:22:34 PM

Few things are as expensive as housing and tuition.

It's a much better deal in the long run

Oh really when?
Adannor Since: May, 2010
#15341: Nov 3rd 2019 at 2:44:06 AM

Yep. Presented as a lump sum, student loans and rent for several years are enormous and Robin would immediately nope out. Plus Becky'd need to actually learn how much it would be first. This way, she simply sticks Robin with everything.

God_of_Awesome Since: Jan, 2001
#15342: Nov 3rd 2019 at 4:40:33 AM

@Drunken Nordmann

Need to quote that and hang it somewhere for all to see.

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#15345: Nov 6th 2019 at 12:13:54 AM

Hopefully those calls aren't all that important, but I doubt it

Edited by rmctagg09 on Nov 6th 2019 at 3:14:07 PM

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Kayeka Since: Dec, 2009
Adannor Since: May, 2010
#15347: Nov 6th 2019 at 12:25:06 AM

Hmm, what's your bet on what is he calling about? "The toe is on the loose, be careful" I hope.

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#15348: Nov 6th 2019 at 4:24:44 AM

[up] That's making me think of the bit from Nichijou where the robot girl's can launch off her foot, only now it's evil and it was on her foot for a reason.

RodimusMinor Professional Complainer Since: Oct, 2018
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#15349: Nov 6th 2019 at 3:18:05 PM

I know there's actual context to it but this is the fourth strip in a row where someone frantically wants an update on Becky and it reminds me of that line about Poochy from the Simpsons.

Zyffyr from Portland, Oregon Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#15350: Nov 6th 2019 at 3:28:15 PM

[up][up][up]That was my immediate thought.


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