HOLIDAY VOTING INCENTIVE IS LIVE!
I felt, in the spirit of the holidays, that I needed to celebrate a certain cola company that for all intents and purposes birthed the modern Santa. Or at least celebrate the Puck universe's off-brand equivalent. So here goes!
VOTE TO ROT YOUR TEETH WITH SUGARY JUNK!
As for this comic...
Nothing much to say. I'm growing exceedingly tired of drawing Phoebe in that stupid dress. It was a bad, silly design to start with, and it's grown badder and sillier with every passing comic. But this will be one of the last times I have to draw it, so ... deep breaths.
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HOLIDAY VOTING INCENTIVE IS LIVE!
I felt, in the spirit of the holidays, that I needed to celebrate a certain cola company that for all intents and purposes birthed the modern Santa. Or at least celebrate the Puck universe's off-brand equivalent. So here goes!
VOTE TO ROT YOUR TEETH WITH SUGARY JUNK!
As for this comic...
Nothing much to say. I'm growing exceedingly tired of drawing Phoebe in that stupid dress. It was a bad, silly design to start with, and it's grown badder and sillier with every passing comic. But this will be one of the last times I have to draw it, so ... deep breaths.
What you just said makes me wonder if Phoebe will regress to an ashe where kids just went starkers for no reason, or we’ll get a glimpse into apocalyptic evening wear with a sugar rush.
Age. To an AGE, not ashe
@Pat
Hmmnnn
Considering most comments you make, I was totally buying “ashe”.
As I am the cat who laughs at even the lamest joke, lest I be thot a fool, I thot “ashe” was golden.
😛
I, too, thought I could add to my vocabulary…
Foiled again!
I don’t think so. On a side note, that dress is so ridiculous, one would think it would be the easiest dress in the world to remove. But the fact that it hasn’t come off yet means that it is actually probably very difficult to remove.
This is a prom. Dresses are *supposed* to be easy to remove. [Did I *say* that??? Too much sugar!!!]
Anyway: it’s probably been suggested before that Phoebe’s clothing stays on in defiance of the ordinary laws of physics because … she’s very very attractive.
[* rimshot *]
Someone needs to cut back on the sugar. And yes, someone has suggested that theory before. In fact, it may have been you. So I’ll still credit you with the line.
When you use that much double sided tape and glue, there’s no such thing as easy to come off.
Exactly. Hot tip: nothing binds to skin better than super glue. Then you just grab your acetone, and presto.
Doctors do not recommend this method of dress application, by the way.
Well, there is the Adam Warren approach to uniforms… uhm, clothing, yeah, clothing.
@Pat
I am totally googling the wrong “Adam Warren”.
Baseball does not “float my boat”.
@Pat
Apparently I am putty in Pat’s hands.
I set my paths in life to Pat’s typo’s.
YIKES !
A nap is what she’s going to regress into
Panel 3 is some excellent manic Phoebe 🙂
I tried for full manic. I think I succeeded.
With all those high schoolers at the dance, there’s plenty of opportunities for actions Phoebe will regret later.
Well, this is still Phoebe we’re talking about. I don’t think she would get into THAT kind of situation, exactly.
You mean, like, knocking a cake over or causing a 20-dancer pileup? Nah, I don’t see her doing that at all.
I had more in mind “doing someone she’ll later regret.”
@Robert Nowall
Something her male partner will recall, smiling, on his Death Bed would be more likely.
(i’m fixed, dearie. still…)
I actually quite liked Phoebe’s dress because I personally (who has no fashion sense) thought it suited her so I’m a little disappointed we’ll not see more of it.
Then again, the thought of her wearing a dress to begin was also… weird. So there’s that.
I have no fashion sense either. And I do think it sort of suited her in a weird way. But it’s a pain to draw. It’s very hard to get that … particular area of the dress to look right. You know the area I’m talking about.
@EG
Oh yeah – FINGERS.
Ten of them ? Yuk.
Other nice things travel in pairs.
That’s been said about SO many things. And it’s never QUITE true.
What you want and bad idea going hand in hand? Yup, that tracks. And was put in a humerous manner 😀
Awww, I like the dress. Then again, I don’t have to draw it. And you can’t live that way There’s a scene in Wonder Woman that some people complain about because Hippolita is dressed impractically. Well, darn it, she’s taking a brake from a party! You have to dress for a party, man, what’s wrong with you? It’s not like the 70’s Wonder Woman where the Amazons dressed like that all the time.
I did not know I was holding that in. My appologies. Phoebe’s dress is stupid. I’ll be glad when you can stop drawing it.
Phoebe’s dress is fun. And I will be sad when I stop drawing it. And it will never come back, because Phoebe never wears the same thing twice – except her work uniform. But part of my weariness with this dress comes from my desire for change. I’ve been drawing her in this dress for over a year now! It’s a little tiring! And like Phoebe, I crave something new.
Yeah, that works. And, as I said, I don’t have to draw her.
Do you WANT to draw her? I could use a break!
You should see some of the crud I’ve got on my Facebook page.
@EG
It sounds like we have a Volunteer !
YAY !
Even it is another STICKERTUDE.
Phoebe being sugar-addicted not only makes sense, it could lead to any number of storylines. The possibilities are near-endless!
I love spiking the punch with possibility!
I predict this lasts until Phoebe sees what that monkey-bear did to her car.
Well, it was Satan’s Caddy that got torn up. Phoebe drives a different car. And I think she came with Puck, so … car safe.
Puck needs to remember, “you’re never to old to have fun.” 😉
You CAN be too old to have certain types of fun. I learned that the hard way when I went down a kids’ twisty tube slide that was too small.
… Puck should now. She’s how old, six centuries?
soo…suger is her lsd and speed combined?
Fun fact: I am basing at least a little bit of her behavior on the antics I observed from fellow animation students who were (according to reliable sources) on speed. One guy spontaneously announced in the middle of a class, “I’m Spider-Man!” and started climbing the mezzanine. He fell down after getting about ten feet up, injured his back and had to be carried out.
If anyone has the super-natural friends in high (or low?) places that could enable her to fly, it would be Phoebe. All women have their go-to outfits, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable for Phoebe to wear this special number again. It does display her attributes well.
Puck’s dress compliments her red hair and freckles nicely.
I think so. I don’t get tired of drawing Puck’s dress. At all.
I’d like a screen with the ladies trying on each others dresses with Puck asking “How do you keep the top up?”
I’ve tried that sort of thing before. It never looks right.
G-Peepers !
IRL Phoebe has been in that dress mebe 6 hours – including the fitting & fabrication.
(sticking up for this strip’s worst VIRGIN. totally wasting any “talents” daddy gave her)
Hey, teasing IS one of those talents.. But I’d wager that’s more of her mother’s side.
@LaughingDemon
Phoebe may be the ANTI-SUCCUBUS : Highest Demon. Not merely his Right-Hand Gal, but his actual spawn.
The Succubus lured and tortured men with sex.
The ANTI-SUCCUBUS does neither. Worse, she “innocently” remains unaware of any of it.
She is so good at her job that even the classic Howler’s comeback : “Oh, You…” never occurs to her.
When a patron makes a suggestive remark, the ANTI-SUCCUBUS is unaffected, will not, cannot understand. She will reply “More of our Famous Wing Sauce – Coming right up !”
The patron leaves long-faced – not just rejected, but completely invalided. Returned to the days he had crush on his 17-year-old babysitter.
Yet he returns, pockets full-o-cash, again and again.
Such is her evil allure.
This concept is not wrong.
I’m intrigued. He’d be so proud. But, she’s such a natural, that neither of them are aware. Perhaps by nature, cannot be aware of it.
Phoebe’s status as a virgin has never been established. Or disputed. It is an unknown. We know that she has dated before, seen it occur in the comic, even, but it seemingly never went anywhere. I don’t think we will ever get an answer on this front, either.
@EG
This is where Phoebe’s role brings veracity to both her Comic-Life, and to the lives of mere fans.
All are tormented and invalidated, and will remain so.
Yet the ANTI-SUCCUBUS is innocent of Malice !
What goes up, must come down. I wish her a soft landing. My advice is to find the bed before losing consciousness.
Though.. if I remember right, the trick to flying is to throw oneself at the ground and miss.. Now’s the time and state of mind to try it.
If she is ever going to miss that ground, it’s now.
I think panel 4 is the funniest that Phoebe’s ever been.
It’s been fun to let her loose. She’s been the straight man in the comic for too long.
Papa Snorf is the ancient DIONYSUS.
“Wine, Women & Song” is his classic refrain.
All love him, lust him, and leave him – all happier than before – regretting nothing.
Satan has attempted to assault Dionysus many times, but God’s most brilliant creation has never displayed even the slighest chink in his amor.
Satan has done his best with Phoebe, and kudos to the Dark Prince for creating something new.
But his Anti-Succubus only succeeds at tormenting the humans.
Dionysus prevails.
heh heh
My “amor” is a brilliant combination of Armor and Amour.
(takes bow)
tho “Armour” may have been even betta’
Wait- those are Hot Dogs.
Is it Breakfast yet ?
(thinking with my tummy)
“Armour” is actually the correct Canadian spelling. Just saying.
You will note that Papa Shnorf’s weird face is modelled explicitly on masks for Greek theater – specifically the mask of comedy. The Dionysus connection is apt. Very, very apt.
@EG
And it only took me six years to realize that Grecian inspiration. I thot Snorfs were from the “NETHER-LANDS” . Spooky, huh ?
Now it’s time for the Mid-day repast in the snowy USA.
Up north, is ARMOUR for Lucious Lunchmeats, too ?
Baldie’s motto has always been: “Anything that preserves the meat from spoiling in the package, will prevent the spoilage of the meat I’m made of as well.”
Lord knows I’ve tried to get him to experiment with this concept.
I’ve suggested:
“Wrap yourself Head-to-Toe with Plastic Wrap” – No, that stuff costs money.
“Roll about in the snow until you freeze solid” – No, my beer will freeze before I do.
“Consume vast quantities of Sodium Nitrite” – No, Sodium Chloride is my preference.
I am invalidated on so many levels.
(no cat wheel has arrived, neither. not that I’d use it. Exercise Equipment today = poor Decoration tomorrow)
HAPPY SOLSTICE TO ALL !!
Every day from now on will be little brighter (tho not warmer, due to terran buffering).
Christmas Feasts are in full swing, and mommie’s belly Jólakötturinn is already swelled with those who were poorly dressed (there’s more than ever).
But SalemCat is huddled beneath the covers – Holidays freak him out.
Only hippies celebrate the solstice. Hey Bad Cat, you aren’t a hippie, are you?
@EG
Mommy loves the flavor of Hippies – so exotic !
Easy prey – have you ever met one that wasn’t shabbily dressed ?
Common last words: “Nice Kitty, Nice Kitty. OUCH !!! Hey man, that hurts !”
@EG
I am a bit put off with your designation of “Bad Cat”.
Is not the world, overall, improved with the elimination of the badly attired ?
I am mom are beneficial.
Sort of….
Hey, if the shoe fits…
Though I guess cats don’t wear shoes. Only boots.
@EG
I would love some boots.
Red Ones.
@EG
Red is sexy as hell, and would hide all the blood.
@EG
Oh crap.
My time on this earth is very brief.
As the Sun returns in less than two hours, SalemCat will be emboldened and return.
See you on Candlemas !
(no one understands that holiday but me)
The fair Phoebe must use very strong starch where it’s needed most, on special occasions. Bravo!
I think this goes beyond starch. This is more in the realm of 3D printed plastics.
@EG
A rigid resin bra might be a good idea.
Conceal but don’t restrict.
Phoebe’s girls look like they are free to move around in there.
The dress is a bit of a contradiction in terms. The girls don’t hold that high, round shape without added structural support. That support can come from the rigid form of the supporting garment, or from internal augmentation. The second option makes no sense with Phoebe as a character. (Though is WOULD make sense with Tracee.) The first option is the most reasonable, but honestly, a dress with that sort of stiff structural support would GREATLY limit movement.
So we can conclude that her dress is either constructed from some heretofore undiscovered space age material, or that her dress is magical.
My vote is on choice two.
Obviously the dress, itself, has an underwire built into it to provide support. On the whole “don’t hold that high, round shape without added structural support” thing, it depends on two things:
One, natural vs. silicon implants. Silicon tends not to move as naturally and to not droop.
Two, if she regularly wears a bra, as bras cause droopage in natural breasts. Want to keep the gals perky? Don’t wear a bra.