Seeing how you can seethingly hate a person without that person even knowing of your existence... yes?
Leak
2024-10-13 11:14:54 +0000 UTC
It looks like he is holding it in one hand, just below panel cut-off. And by holding it I mean palm over the top and grasping with fingers around the lip.
Donna Flint
2024-10-07 20:26:55 +0000 UTC
I just noticed: What happens to the drink in Panel 3? It's back in Panel 4. Is he a magician?
Markus Schaber
2024-10-06 19:28:37 +0000 UTC
Are you trying to say they are not real?
Interesting.
Darnel D Cooper
2024-10-05 02:42:05 +0000 UTC
I think that the point is simply that Sven has that effect. Especially now, when he doesn't want it.
Philip Masters
2024-10-04 17:16:26 +0000 UTC
I think that this is just an extension of the joke about Sven's uncontrollable sexual magnetism. This other woman had zeroed on him, and was about to initiate conversation, when another woman spoke to him and he responded politely -- which was enough to induce instant intense jealousy and frustration. Sven causes excessive desire-related emotions by just standing there.
Philip Masters
2024-10-04 17:11:25 +0000 UTC
Boldly forward past Eve and Adam's, from swerve of shore to bend of bay, brings us by a commodius vicus of recirculation back to Howth Castle and Environs.
Hugh Eckert
2024-10-04 15:58:29 +0000 UTC
I think the interesting thing about this is that Hanners and Sven haven't said more than a couple words to each other before she looks pissed off. Like her being pissed in panel 3? Makes a bit more sense. They're clearly close and he's talking about his dick. But she looks angry in panel 2 and they've basically just done pleasantries.
Claire LeMaster
2024-10-04 13:38:44 +0000 UTC
Who is the lady to the right of Sven, looking a little sour in panel 2? Doesn’t look like an AI, so probably not a casual hookup.
legobil
2024-10-04 12:46:13 +0000 UTC
Carrying that torch of skilfully borderline-incomprehensible languaging boldly forward :)
Stephen Wells
2024-10-04 08:29:01 +0000 UTC
Lydia's chin was more rounded.
Carl G Knoblock
2024-10-04 03:36:03 +0000 UTC
I wrote what I wrote, how you interpreted it was your problem.
Opus the Poet
2024-10-04 03:28:25 +0000 UTC
I had the usual experiences when I was young. At 82, the problem no longer arises.
Carl G Knoblock
2024-10-04 03:20:13 +0000 UTC
"Lay"ers?
Carl Fink
2024-10-04 02:25:47 +0000 UTC
The James Joyce of indie free newspaper cartoonists?
Hugh Eckert
2024-10-04 00:15:33 +0000 UTC
or tomorrow in-universe
Joe
2024-10-04 00:06:20 +0000 UTC
Teachers can be perverts, too...
Kevin Hicks
2024-10-03 23:58:25 +0000 UTC
Almost the same!
Kevin Hicks
2024-10-03 23:57:35 +0000 UTC
Matt Groening. ;-)
Hugh Eckert
2024-10-03 22:36:05 +0000 UTC
...is that James Joyce? :)
Stephen Wells
2024-10-03 22:15:42 +0000 UTC
Glaring because the Someone would like to occupy Sven's attention?
Ursus Ridens
2024-10-03 21:31:03 +0000 UTC
Not everyone gets the Minion of the Great Old Ones tentacle upgrade
Todd Ellner
2024-10-03 21:14:19 +0000 UTC
He wants to be in politics. He passed the first test, lying about his qualifications.
dcy665 .
2024-10-03 20:45:25 +0000 UTC
How many pizzas make it heavy? Five pizzas per being present? 10?
Carrie
2024-10-03 20:41:14 +0000 UTC
So has the codpiece
Uniquitous
2024-10-03 19:33:49 +0000 UTC
She does have the strappy black top and the black jeans so I'm pretty sure it's her.
alphanor
2024-10-03 18:13:09 +0000 UTC
@Joseph: So Nemesis is not a symmetric relation?
Sean Kinlin
2024-10-03 18:10:17 +0000 UTC
Maybe she's able to ignore the laws of physics?
Sean Kinlin
2024-10-03 18:08:17 +0000 UTC
She would probably only improve the situation for Hanners though
fx_in_mind
2024-10-03 16:17:50 +0000 UTC
“Because whether weak-knee shrimptoast or huffy snore-behemoth, we often have boner shame.”
Hugh Eckert
2024-10-03 16:16:58 +0000 UTC
Someone is glaring at Hannelore. Call in the airstrike. The heavy airstrike.
Nicolas Dao-Phan
2024-10-03 14:39:25 +0000 UTC
So many things I haven't forgotten about high school, but I definitely haven't forgotten about having to work a math problem at the chalkboard with a boner. Like, dude, you know teenage boys get random boners, why is working at the chalkboard even a thing anymore!?
Carl Cravens
2024-10-03 13:45:16 +0000 UTC
Depends on your market demographic, Jack.
allanfranta
2024-10-03 13:11:50 +0000 UTC
Math class. Girl in front of me always smelled nice. I always had to leave the room with my books in front of me. I mentioned this to her at our 50th class reunion and made her blush, was I wrong?!
allanfranta
2024-10-03 13:10:33 +0000 UTC
Huh; I wonder if that's why my son does that very same thing. Thanks for the possible insight!
Jim Toth
2024-10-03 13:06:39 +0000 UTC
Someone my daughter was dating tried the old "blue balls" line on my daughter, she laughed so hard that he never spoke to her again, she told me "No big loss there".
allanfranta
2024-10-03 13:05:08 +0000 UTC
That's a Moray! Oh wait, no, that doesn't apply at all in this thread.
But it scans (even though it doesn't rhyme), and thus that's what popped into my head. Which I first typoed as "pooped into my head, which...um...
I'm leaving now.
Jim Toth
2024-10-03 13:04:34 +0000 UTC
Damn, yours can wrap around your waist? I'm surprised you didn't just pass out from blood deprivation
Sam Suchabutt
2024-10-03 12:58:30 +0000 UTC
Ah, I checked, it's the bridesmaid from strip 5404 who clearly decided to make a play for Sven as soon as Tai announced the illicit wedding hookup arrangements. ...is May at this wedding? Sensible people would not invite May to a wedding.
Stephen Wells
2024-10-03 10:35:34 +0000 UTC
Penny-shaver
Duncan
2024-10-03 10:17:29 +0000 UTC
Cat's cradle?
Duncan
2024-10-03 10:14:07 +0000 UTC
Wearing a kilt should help with that...
Leak
2024-10-03 09:01:20 +0000 UTC
I just tied it around my waist under a big sweater. No muss. No fuss.
Todd Ellner
2024-10-03 08:38:56 +0000 UTC
Nobody wearing a codpiece appropriate to their station? Standards have slipped.
Todd Ellner
2024-10-03 08:37:23 +0000 UTC
Yep. She is. Jealousy is a real thing
Todd Ellner
2024-10-03 08:34:58 +0000 UTC
I think you’re right, although she’s missing the arm warmers (handless glove things).
John C. Kirk
2024-10-03 07:31:56 +0000 UTC
In 2029 Jeph will reveal her name.
SilverbackRon
2024-10-03 06:58:35 +0000 UTC
Very good catch, I didn't see her either.
SilverbackRon
2024-10-03 06:57:31 +0000 UTC
Lonely Island, so funny!
SilverbackRon
2024-10-03 06:53:51 +0000 UTC
It would be if May were at this, but I think we'd know by now if she was xD
enchantedsleeper
2024-10-03 06:38:43 +0000 UTC
requires you to take the trans perk and do the hrt quest line
Dave, Duke of Fridges
2024-10-03 06:07:25 +0000 UTC
agree.
Dave, Duke of Fridges
2024-10-03 06:06:37 +0000 UTC
that thing only makes me mad when I am dragged to an event where I know nobody and the person dragging me fucking VANISHES for the entire thing
Dave, Duke of Fridges
2024-10-03 06:04:29 +0000 UTC
It also doubles as a wine flask opener?
Leak
2024-10-03 05:22:37 +0000 UTC
I don't think Lydia was EVER interested in Sven, either sexually or romantically.
Ingrid Nordbø
2024-10-03 05:18:33 +0000 UTC
That's one wish I will never see: Banners mom coming over to the light side and changing enough so her daughter can stand her.
Darnel D Cooper
2024-10-03 04:23:37 +0000 UTC
Eh .. true. Between 12 and 15 were hell that thing would embarress me everytime a woman i didn't hatell bent over or kneeled in front of me 20 /20 the librarian who was divorced and her late thirties once she noticed I spent a lot of tostaring at her,.. made my life hell.
BLUE Balls is a thing.
Darnel D Cooper
2024-10-03 04:20:45 +0000 UTC
We don't know that she's his date. She may have introduced herself to Sven 10 seconds ago, only to find herself ignored by someone Sven is already acquainted with.
Edit: In the time I took to type this, two other comments got in before me. :-P
Justin
2024-10-03 04:11:29 +0000 UTC
She was one of the wedding party, on Tai's side. I'd agree she was probably trying to flirt with Sven (who ought to get first dibs on an illicit wedding hookup since it's his bedroom) and is mad at the space princess for distracting him.
William Cole
2024-10-03 04:00:35 +0000 UTC
Have you ever seen a duck penis before Trip?
I encourage you to Google it. :)
Yelling Bird
2024-10-03 03:46:46 +0000 UTC
That late?
Am Queue
2024-10-03 03:37:07 +0000 UTC
I’d be happy to deal with them on your behalf. No need to thank me.
A. J. Alfieri-Crispin
2024-10-03 03:30:00 +0000 UTC
I don't think it looks like her.
jonesnori
2024-10-03 03:27:51 +0000 UTC
I noticed that, too. Well done!
jonesnori
2024-10-03 03:24:14 +0000 UTC
And even in the case of his girlfriends, I wouldn't go so far as to say he was cruel (certainly not deliberately so). More... apathetically casual I guess?
Definitely went through a dipshit phase after Faye though.
Thunder
2024-10-03 03:08:37 +0000 UTC
Yes, she was in a previous shot, but it makes me wonder More who the bridesmaid is then.
GregD
2024-10-03 03:05:46 +0000 UTC
Pretty sure she’s one of the bridemaids.
Rodrigo Ourcilleon
2024-10-03 03:02:49 +0000 UTC
Considering what we saw of him not too long ago, I'd actually be somewhat surprised if Sven even brought a date.
In fact, I'd give even odds that she was just someone trying to flirt with him, and is annoyed at Hanner's "cutting in".
Thunder
2024-10-03 03:01:51 +0000 UTC
Well that's just plain free advertising!
Jack Hyde
2024-10-03 02:47:14 +0000 UTC
Ducks have both!
Trip Space-Parasite
2024-10-03 02:43:21 +0000 UTC
I think an accurate reading is that Hannelore is now THIS woman's nemesis.
Of course I could be wrong.
Joseph Bonnar
2024-10-03 02:42:48 +0000 UTC
I learned to cover my face with my hands during dodge ball. That was IMPORTANT.
Joseph Bonnar
2024-10-03 02:41:50 +0000 UTC
Dude, you got a cloaca.
Daryl Sawyer
2024-10-03 02:40:46 +0000 UTC
Valid point. I don’t get mad but I do get uncomfortable if I don’t know anyone else there.
JD
2024-10-03 02:39:10 +0000 UTC
Way to make it about you.
Daryl Sawyer
2024-10-03 02:38:58 +0000 UTC
I've know socially awkward dudes who get mad if their friend ends up spending time with other people at a party or a convention or something. People are weird.
Daryl Sawyer
2024-10-03 02:38:11 +0000 UTC
wait is his date really mad that he’s talking to another woman…?
JD
2024-10-03 02:35:40 +0000 UTC
It’s a newmesis.
Magic Chopstick Games
2024-10-03 02:32:53 +0000 UTC
"You might very well think so. I couldn't possibly comment."
Maurice Kessler
2024-10-03 02:26:16 +0000 UTC
Multiple layers of meaning.
Opus the Poet
2024-10-03 02:25:03 +0000 UTC
Did Hanners get another piercing? I seem to remember her having five in the right ear, now it looks like six.
Carl Fink
2024-10-03 02:23:26 +0000 UTC
Even at his worst, Sven was not anti-woke or something. He was only cruel to his sister and girlfriends ....
Carl Fink
2024-10-03 02:20:44 +0000 UTC
"Stiff" breeze?
Carl Fink
2024-10-03 02:19:19 +0000 UTC
A lot of non-penis havers also get frustrated when they have to deal with the damn things.
Mad Marie
2024-10-03 02:12:31 +0000 UTC
I wear straight cut jeans, that are actually a size too large, exclusively (not a lot of comfortable clothing options for my height and build), and a certain appendage still makes itself known.
It’s pretty embarrassing having to cover yourself with anything nearby to preserve your modesty when the situation is a little too exciting.
Chauncey
2024-10-03 02:11:15 +0000 UTC
Oy, when I was in choir I was on the front row most of the time, and I was hard any time there was a stiff breeze.
Opus the Poet
2024-10-03 02:08:53 +0000 UTC
But I highly doubt Hanners would do that one thing he likes. The one with the watermelon.
Clarence the Liar
2024-10-03 02:07:33 +0000 UTC
Hanners is rich, she can have as many nemeses as she wants.
Doc Gumby
2024-10-03 02:05:55 +0000 UTC
Feel a light breeze and I-jizz-in-my-pants.
Timothy Roller
2024-10-03 02:05:23 +0000 UTC
Ya know that's one thing I never had to deal with. Heavy denim will hide a multitude of sins.
Jack Hyde
2024-10-03 02:04:06 +0000 UTC
We've had one, yes, but what about Second Puberty?
Clarence the Liar
2024-10-03 02:04:03 +0000 UTC
She of the pink Juicy wardrobe.
Doc Gumby
2024-10-03 02:03:22 +0000 UTC
When standing formally, it’s either:
- Stand at attention, military style
- Arms crossed behind my back
When I’m standing informally, it’s usually slouched to one side (my legs are long and I don’t usually know what up to with them). Sometimes, depending on the audience, I’m JoJo posing.
Chauncey
2024-10-03 02:01:34 +0000 UTC
Only for you.
Doc Gumby
2024-10-03 02:01:32 +0000 UTC
Wait, so having a boner 24/7 isn't normal?
Yelling Bird
2024-10-03 01:59:21 +0000 UTC
$5 says that Hanners’ new nemesis is named Liz
Magic Chopstick Games
2024-10-03 01:50:56 +0000 UTC
How can that woman be Hanners' nemesis? She isn't wearing pink sweatpants with JUICY on the butt.
ValdVin
2024-10-03 01:49:45 +0000 UTC
I was taught to cross my hands in front of my crotch when in the wall facing a free kick. It came in handy.
ValdVin
2024-10-03 01:46:09 +0000 UTC
He ain't wrong. Damn sixth grade!
Alacrity Fitzhugh
2024-10-03 01:39:52 +0000 UTC
It appears so. I didn't notice at first - good catch.
alphanor
2024-10-03 01:37:09 +0000 UTC
I really dig the colouring and detail in this!
Entropy
2024-10-03 01:35:42 +0000 UTC
I thought Sven was developing an interest in AI after hooking up with May. If Hanners is down with it though…
Andrea Andrew
2024-10-03 01:32:29 +0000 UTC
Not knowing what to do with my hands is why I do the V for Victory fingers thing in literally every single picture of me in existence
Green
2024-10-03 01:30:35 +0000 UTC
Next puberty is the bext!
Diptych
2024-10-03 01:29:02 +0000 UTC
I hated those years of dealing with that situation
Lyman Green
2024-10-03 01:27:22 +0000 UTC
A lot of people think so, but personally I think 'losing the Olympic Pole Vault because you hooked your pole on the bar' is probably worse. At least puberty isn't globally televised.
Simon Green
2024-10-03 01:26:15 +0000 UTC
I appreciate the use of "penis-haver"
Violet Moon
2024-10-03 01:23:40 +0000 UTC
Not for May, it won't
Simon Green
2024-10-03 01:23:39 +0000 UTC
Pfft, what's she gonna do? Withstand orbital bombardment?
Matthew Delahaye
2024-10-03 01:23:03 +0000 UTC
Hen!
Matthew Delahaye
2024-10-03 01:21:28 +0000 UTC
As a trans girl, I appreciate that Sven said “penis-havers” and not “boys.”
Taigan
2024-10-03 01:20:56 +0000 UTC
Not sure what the question means, just referring back to old art: https://questionablecontent.fandom.com/wiki/Lydia
GregD
2024-10-03 01:16:48 +0000 UTC
I'm still waiting for the orbital pizza delivery.
BobC
2024-10-03 01:15:57 +0000 UTC
Is that Sam on her way to the car?
Doc Gumby
2024-10-03 01:15:32 +0000 UTC
Publisher or editor?
BobC
2024-10-03 01:15:14 +0000 UTC
Nah, that I worked out on my own.
Tannerbot
2024-10-03 01:15:06 +0000 UTC
Oh you're right I almost forgot about that! I always thought it was more of an fwb situation though..
æ
2024-10-03 01:14:48 +0000 UTC
They taught you to be handy?
BobC
2024-10-03 01:14:38 +0000 UTC
First Puberty is the worst
Alcaria Swain
2024-10-03 01:13:11 +0000 UTC
Svenners! It's fun to say. (I'm not sure if I'm shipping it, but I like the name.)
Amy ☣
2024-10-03 01:12:48 +0000 UTC
Is that his companion? It’ll be awkward when May shows up to chit chat.
Andrea Andrew
2024-10-03 01:12:36 +0000 UTC
Maybe, but Lydia was darker skinned?
GregD
2024-10-03 01:12:05 +0000 UTC
They have even been on a (non-date) date before! The ship is canon! We just need a ship name. Svennelore? Svenners? Someone smarter than me will pick
Adarsh Nednur
2024-10-03 01:11:13 +0000 UTC
I mean, my Junior High School did (reproductive system in biology, I think a little sex ed in health.) My high school definitely does during our health course, which everyone takes softmore year.
Davus Otho
2024-10-03 01:10:35 +0000 UTC
That's possible, but I think she met Hanners, she wouldn't get jealous and storm off, lol
Aditya Rameshan
2024-10-03 01:10:18 +0000 UTC
Is that the intern from like forever ago?
Joseph Unrein
2024-10-03 01:10:06 +0000 UTC
Probably the original intern that Sven had many moons ago when Faye met Sven.
Miyaa
2024-10-03 01:09:22 +0000 UTC
I’m pretty sure 1999 was like the last time 🇺🇸 schools taught any kind of sex education in junior high.
Miyaa
2024-10-03 01:07:58 +0000 UTC
I ship 'em.
Andrew Mitchell
2024-10-03 01:07:48 +0000 UTC
yes
sjlxndr
2024-10-03 01:07:45 +0000 UTC
Thank god for the crotch covering blazers they make you wear in private schools
Veronica Jane
2024-10-03 01:07:18 +0000 UTC
A handy bit of training we never got.
Tannerbot
2024-10-03 01:07:07 +0000 UTC
…is it true?
Wednesday
2024-10-03 01:06:50 +0000 UTC
Hannalore Rex!
Bridgette Ryan
2024-10-03 01:06:45 +0000 UTC
I look forward to years of seeing that chick in the background whenever Hanners is out in public, glaring at her.
Czarzhan
2024-10-03 01:06:25 +0000 UTC
I find it very intriguing that the girl with Sven was irritated at him paying attention to Hanners and wandering off.
GregD
2024-10-03 01:06:24 +0000 UTC
Hanners will have a SECOND nemesis!
Shawn K. Younkin
2024-10-03 01:06:08 +0000 UTC
Wonder who the lady is who got jealous of Hanners 🤣
Aditya Rameshan
2024-10-03 01:06:07 +0000 UTC
sven's companion is JEALOUS lmao
æ
2024-10-03 01:05:55 +0000 UTC
It's not the entirety of the curriculum, but it is addressed.
5099 5618
2024-10-03 01:05:51 +0000 UTC
Wait. A Sven x Hanners shipping?
Miyaa
2024-10-03 01:05:41 +0000 UTC
Ha! It’s funny for obvious reasons!!
Andrea Andrew
2024-10-03 01:05:16 +0000 UTC
The stuff you wished they taught you verses what they did teach you