I’m not sure – has it ever been noted in the strip that Jeff and Jo have any sort of ability to communicate, other than face-to-face verbally, and those fireworks shows that are part of the firmware upgrades?
The slow evolution of story reminds me of 1980’s Days of Our Lives; you never knew just when the big reveal might happen – next day or a week or two later with another story interrupting.
It’s not “dragging out” the story (well, in this case, maybe just a bit, I guess, considering Jeff’s attire up to this point — well said, JohninMd), but rather, “savoring” plot development.
It’s best called “whine tasting” where one examines the characters’ color from all angles, swirls the contents a bit in the bowl of the glass and sniffs to experience its “nose,” taking a sip to sample the depth from all four taste bud sensations, and noticing the whiner’s “legs” inside the glass afterwards. Only then can we comment on the long finish.
I’m way in the other direction of feeling sorry, they believe they are coming after a peaceful 18 year old girl and still did what they did. The ensuing pain will not be enough to balance that. F’em… F’em good!
H) Scenario G is better but Zed might also have Baldy in the glass from a half-mile out and ready to do what he is trained to do…still, G is better.
October 20, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Oldarmourer
Two apparently stereotypical rednecks smelling of beer and dragging a handcuffed ‘barely legal’ girl into a van against her wishes…
“Y’all got some ‘splaining’ ta do boys”
They’d be better off looking for some chrome polish
October 20, 2022 at 12:53 pm
Pamela
You forgot the flower hatted Grandmother who carries rolls of quarters for playing the slots in her handbag…
I wonder what those clowns would tell their bosses if the door opened and Nancy Pelosi or Hillary Clinton stepped out (and beat them both to a paste, of course). In DBD world, it could happen…
The idiot those two idiots are talking with who wants the Twins needs to SUFFER greatly. Does Zed have any friends from the old days who might want to practice some skills…
Whatever steps out- – – -those guys are about to recreate the outhouse scene in Jurassic Park- – – – -both of ’em trying to occupy the seat on what’s obviously a one-holer!
Hope this winds up before the pre-staged election stalling ‘disaster’ kicks off and the net goes down…mail in ‘ballots’ won’t work this time so the whole thing is likely to be put off out of ‘concern for the public’s safety’ as if that ever mattered before.
I was dwelling on this last evening, as to what might Jeff blorp to, if at all. I was thinking, if he stays in character as Mari, then he could bust them all when they take “her” back to wherever. But then I remembered they’re there for both girls, so while that could still work, it could play havoc with Kiko’s psyche, so, no, probably not gonna happen that way.
Your SP van was probably pretty bare bones. We don’t know how Thing 1’s van is kitted out. Shag carpet and walls? Velour chairs? Might not take “getting the hose” too well.
Regular occurance with the transfer van, sometimes you waited until they were out before turning the hose on, sometimes you had to get it quick before it dried on.
These two ass-wipes are just disposable bit, as identified in the budget as consumables. These surrogates do nothing but provide “plausible deniability” to their real puppet masters. Taking them out, while entertaining, does nothing to change the game. Until a “real” player gets hurt, nothing changes.
Depending on how the contract is written, certain consumables are Billable.
Other consumables are built into the Rate and are considered Recoverable.
Then there are the items that are part of a job and considered to be Non-Billable, as that cost lowers the Margin. Then there are the Costs that are not billed to the Job in question due to the Total F-UP of the persons involved. They’re Non-Billable Write-Offs.
You wouldn’t perchance, have worked in an accounting department have you? That just made too much sense.
October 20, 2022 at 9:13 pm
Pamela
Sam~ I spent 30 years as a Senior Project Accountant in the Construction and Petro-Chemical Industries. Got laid off in 2016. Been looking for something new close to home.
October 20, 2022 at 9:46 pm
Browncoat57
It’s finally starting to pickup in Louisiana after watching Texas and other parts of the country hiring. Nothing like it was several times in the past and rates have come down somewhat but beats loading UPS vans.
October 20, 2022 at 10:37 pm
Too Tall
No matter what else happens, you just know the final panel will be Jeff calmly telling a stunned Jack and Kiko: “They’ll live.”
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The pause with bated breath and eager anticipation…….
Blorp? There has to be a C&W song about that.
So who comes out, and who goes in?
Both go in. Headfirst, through the seat and into the pit.
The Girl goes in;
The ‘Bot comes out;
The Kennies both get shoved way down the spout;
Aroom, Aroom, Aroom-Aroom-AROOM!
Zar Belk!
Oh Crap!
Does Jeff have comms with the DD?
I’m not sure – has it ever been noted in the strip that Jeff and Jo have any sort of ability to communicate, other than face-to-face verbally, and those fireworks shows that are part of the firmware upgrades?
The slow evolution of story reminds me of 1980’s Days of Our Lives; you never knew just when the big reveal might happen – next day or a week or two later with another story interrupting.
Like sand through the hourglass…
BLORP!
I’ll meet you at Doug’s Place!. First beer’s on me!
Zar Belk!
in the van, in the outhouse, the only difference is the level of damage that’s about to ensue…
Chris knows how to drag out the story, fer sure…
At least he doesn’t use commercials as filler.
Well, Superman had a phone booth…
That, Gentlemen, was the sound of a can of WoopAss being opened.
Charlie Foxtrot,
You win the thread. I got nothin.
WhupAss®!
It’s not “dragging out” the story (well, in this case, maybe just a bit, I guess, considering Jeff’s attire up to this point — well said, JohninMd), but rather, “savoring” plot development.
It’s best called “whine tasting” where one examines the characters’ color from all angles, swirls the contents a bit in the bowl of the glass and sniffs to experience its “nose,” taking a sip to sample the depth from all four taste bud sensations, and noticing the whiner’s “legs” inside the glass afterwards. Only then can we comment on the long finish.
We’ll see…
I almost feel sorry for those suckers. Almost. They have no way of knowing who and what they’re up against.
I’m way in the other direction of feeling sorry, they believe they are coming after a peaceful 18 year old girl and still did what they did. The ensuing pain will not be enough to balance that. F’em… F’em good!
Stooges,
Behind Door Number 1 is
A) Jeff as Robocop
B) Jeff as a heavily armed “operator” with full body armor.
C) Jeff as the Alien from “Aliens.”
D) Jeff as Mo, chrome, glorious, and naked.
E) Jeff as the Sta-Puff Marshmallow Man from “Ghostbusters,” or
F) Jeff as Tucker.
Take your chances….
G) Tucker as Tucker, eyeballs on Baldy and closing fast!
H) Scenario G is better but Zed might also have Baldy in the glass from a half-mile out and ready to do what he is trained to do…still, G is better.
Two apparently stereotypical rednecks smelling of beer and dragging a handcuffed ‘barely legal’ girl into a van against her wishes…
“Y’all got some ‘splaining’ ta do boys”
They’d be better off looking for some chrome polish
You forgot the flower hatted Grandmother who carries rolls of quarters for playing the slots in her handbag…
I must have missed a few columns along the way. Who are these 2 bearded guys trying to kidnap “Mari?”
They are supposed to be FBI.
Quite the disguise as they usually disguise themselves as short haired urban homosexual bicycle riders.
That’s not a disguise…
Elliot Ness couldn’t join today.
Game Over for the “fibbbies”: Ya play stupid games, ya win stupid prizes!
MasterDiver,
I read that to the chorus of “The Worms Crawl In” song.
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/harleypoe/thewormscrawlin.html
BINGO!
Zar Belk!
I wonder what those clowns would tell their bosses if the door opened and Nancy Pelosi or Hillary Clinton stepped out (and beat them both to a paste, of course). In DBD world, it could happen…
The idiot those two idiots are talking with who wants the Twins needs to SUFFER greatly. Does Zed have any friends from the old days who might want to practice some skills…
Whatever steps out- – – -those guys are about to recreate the outhouse scene in Jurassic Park- – – – -both of ’em trying to occupy the seat on what’s obviously a one-holer!
Whatever steps out…the Stooges are going to be feeling totally “inadequate.”
Hope this winds up before the pre-staged election stalling ‘disaster’ kicks off and the net goes down…mail in ‘ballots’ won’t work this time so the whole thing is likely to be put off out of ‘concern for the public’s safety’ as if that ever mattered before.
Here’s a twist…
Jeb Bush came out for DeSantis today.
Hmm.
That bears further inquiry and explanation.
Senility strikes down another one…
I was dwelling on this last evening, as to what might Jeff blorp to, if at all. I was thinking, if he stays in character as Mari, then he could bust them all when they take “her” back to wherever. But then I remembered they’re there for both girls, so while that could still work, it could play havoc with Kiko’s psyche, so, no, probably not gonna happen that way.
Pissin in the van is the least of their worries. 5 minutes with a hose cleaned the puke out of my shore patrol van.
Your SP van was probably pretty bare bones. We don’t know how Thing 1’s van is kitted out. Shag carpet and walls? Velour chairs? Might not take “getting the hose” too well.
Regular occurance with the transfer van, sometimes you waited until they were out before turning the hose on, sometimes you had to get it quick before it dried on.
These two ass-wipes are just disposable bit, as identified in the budget as consumables. These surrogates do nothing but provide “plausible deniability” to their real puppet masters. Taking them out, while entertaining, does nothing to change the game. Until a “real” player gets hurt, nothing changes.
Depending on how the contract is written, certain consumables are Billable.
Other consumables are built into the Rate and are considered Recoverable.
Then there are the items that are part of a job and considered to be Non-Billable, as that cost lowers the Margin. Then there are the Costs that are not billed to the Job in question due to the Total F-UP of the persons involved. They’re Non-Billable Write-Offs.
Lady Pamela –
You wouldn’t perchance, have worked in an accounting department have you? That just made too much sense.
Sam~ I spent 30 years as a Senior Project Accountant in the Construction and Petro-Chemical Industries. Got laid off in 2016. Been looking for something new close to home.
It’s finally starting to pickup in Louisiana after watching Texas and other parts of the country hiring. Nothing like it was several times in the past and rates have come down somewhat but beats loading UPS vans.
No matter what else happens, you just know the final panel will be Jeff calmly telling a stunned Jack and Kiko: “They’ll live.”