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Post by Alexandragon on Nov 8, 2010 11:04:49 GMT
WTF?! As always Annie has no emotions, no reaction to romantic moments... It's sad. She became like Jones in this...
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Post by mikeymikemikey on Nov 8, 2010 11:05:39 GMT
You know, I just had a thought. Some way, somehow, someone needs to go back in time and show this situation to young Surma and that Hyland guy who got sucker punched by young Jimmy. Their reaction to the knowledge of the daughter of the former being hit on by the son of the latter would be priceless. I can almost imagine the appalled disbelief and/or absolute disgust.
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Post by lewodarkfluffy on Nov 8, 2010 11:21:29 GMT
WTF?! As always Annie has no emotions, no reaction to romantic moments... It's sad. She became like Jones in this... I agree on this. The last 2 panels looks like annie is pissed off xD
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Post by mojojojo on Nov 8, 2010 11:24:43 GMT
Well, that was a pretty lame security system. From the comic, it's not really clear whether the security system is lame or whether Kat and Jack are just geniuses. I don't think too much can be read into Kat's description of how she bypassed it. But point taken - the court has the technology to make a formidible security system, but they only need one to keep out luddite animals and a bunch of kids. And it failed with the kids (albeit possible genius kids).
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Post by todd on Nov 8, 2010 11:34:45 GMT
Especially since it was Zimmy who solved the problem.
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Post by joephlommin on Nov 8, 2010 11:50:52 GMT
Is it just me or is there always a really bad face for every good face?
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Post by Per on Nov 8, 2010 11:59:23 GMT
My take on Annie's expressions:
"Wait. Being touched."
"Hmm..."
"You know what? I'm going to go with this."
It's a capsule version of Annie and the ghost fire. Except this time the fire is real and she'll die!
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Post by whattheziek on Nov 8, 2010 12:12:48 GMT
And here we have Annie's little seen "What the hell do I do now?" face. It might look exactly like her default setting, but trust me, this is it. You sure she's not just imitating Jones? ;D WTF?! As always Annie has no emotions, no reaction to romantic moments... It's sad. She became like Jones in this... Guys, methinks Annie's deadpan is an exact replica of Jones'. The similarity is there, including the angle of the portrait. Considering how Mr. Siddell loves to play with our heads, I'm gonna stake the wager that this was intentional. Now, what does this mean? Shooting down shippers? Maybe. Who knows. They're only around 13 years old, a mite early by most standards. But let's put that matter aside- Annie is reflecting Jones. My hypothesis: she is becoming more neutral. That'd work pretty well as a theme within this chapter, as the past pages have dealt greatly with alliegance. I'm not even going to try to guess what wednesday's page will bring, but y'know. This is portentous, but in a less doom-and-gloom-and-church-bells sorta way. [/brainwank] Aces art and flow as always Mr. Siddell.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 12:22:27 GMT
You know, I just had a thought. Some way, somehow, someone needs to go back in time and show this situation to young Surma and that Hyland guy who got sucker punched by young Jimmy. Their reaction to the knowledge of the daughter of the former being hit on by the son of the latter would be priceless. I can almost imagine the appalled disbelief and/or absolute disgust. Oh now they must become a couple just to annoy Eglamore! ;D ;D
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Post by dismalscientist on Nov 8, 2010 12:55:31 GMT
It seems to be generally believed that this hand-holding is romantic in nature, but it doesn't have to be, does it? She saved his life even though he had become rather sociopathic; he is inestimably grateful, and they seem to be developing a friendship. The hand-holding could be entirely platonic. Kat could hold Annie's hand without anyone believing it to be a come-on, right? Right?
(Er, scratch that ...)
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Post by basser on Nov 8, 2010 13:48:11 GMT
"Are you touching me?"
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Post by secondofnone on Nov 8, 2010 14:13:28 GMT
I wonder how much time passed between this chapter and the previous one. In 'Coward Heart' Annie may or may not have had the beginnings of her bosom. Now there is no question about it. Perhaps the onset of puberty will change her mind about romance.
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Post by q3 on Nov 8, 2010 14:14:08 GMT
"So if I kiss him, will that make me more powerful, like Parley?"
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Post by Elaienar on Nov 8, 2010 14:31:36 GMT
Oh lord, he's making a subtle pass at Annie, MAYDAY MAYDAY After the thing with Mort, maybe she'll ... let him down gently? And as terminal introvert myself, I will translate Antimony's expression for you. It says ... hmm ... "He assumes that our brief acquaintance makes it okay for him to touch my hands with his hand but it is not okay."
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Post by aaroncampbell on Nov 8, 2010 14:31:50 GMT
My take on Annie's expressions: "Wait. Being touched." "Hmm..." "You know what? I'm going to go with this." It's a capsule version of Annie and the ghost fire. Except this time the fire is real and she'll die! This is how I took interpreted her expressions, combined with her non-reaction. Well, except for the whole ghost-fire bit. "So if I kiss him, will that make me more powerful, like Parley?" LAUGHING ON LINE, she's not that brave, or power hungry!
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Post by percival on Nov 8, 2010 14:56:38 GMT
I think she's fighting the urge to pull her hand away. She knows she needs to work on her social skills (e.g. Residential) but she's not "feeling it" at the moment. So she'll just go with it for the moment. My prediction for Wednesday: Eglamore comes crashing down onto the picnic table and shouts " NO TOUCHING!"
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Post by dismalscientist on Nov 8, 2010 15:05:28 GMT
In 'Coward Heart' Annie may or may not have had the beginnings of her bosom. Now there is no question about it. I uh er what?
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 15:12:41 GMT
There's a difference between having no emotions and showing no emotions.
Jack seems to be at ease and sincerely grateful but you don't sit that close and hold someone's hand unless you're trying to let them know you're interested.
Annie seems startled by this but *she hasn't pulled her hand away yet* I'm taking this as a sign she might not mind his attention. Wooing this girl will be like feeding a wild deer by hand... she's skittish.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 15:14:55 GMT
In 'Coward Heart' Annie may or may not have had the beginnings of her bosom. Now there is no question about it. I uh er what? Wasn't that scene just a few days ago? I don't think Annie has blossomed that much in a few days.
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Post by secondofnone on Nov 8, 2010 15:24:14 GMT
Wasn't that scene just a few days ago? I don't think Annie has blossomed that much in a few days. I don't think so, though I could be wrong. Check panel four here. Annie looks, well, flat, though her vest might have something to do with it. Today, in panels one, two and five she's definitely not flat. That's why I think there's been a significant time skip.
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Post by Casey on Nov 8, 2010 15:27:39 GMT
It seems to be generally believed that this hand-holding is romantic in nature, but it doesn't have to be, does it? She saved his life even though he had become rather sociopathic; he is inestimably grateful, and they seem to be developing a friendship. The hand-holding could be entirely platonic. Kat could hold Annie's hand without anyone believing it to be a come-on, right? Right? (Er, scratch that ...) I am SO glad that I'm not the only one who sees this that way. I don't get from this that Jack is making a pass at her at ALL. Nor do I get that Annie is all "whatdoIdowhatdoIdo..." I swear, people read so much of what they want to believe is true into every single panel. It's like every drawing MUST MEAN SOMETHING *dramatic music*. If anyone lived a real life full of as much melodrama as people try to impart upon Annie's life, they would be freaking exhausted.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 15:33:47 GMT
Wasn't that scene just a few days ago? I don't think Annie has blossomed that much in a few days. I don't think so, though I could be wrong. Check panel four here. Annie looks, well, flat, though her vest might have something to do with it. Today, in panels one, two and five she's definitely not flat. That's why I think there's been a significant time skip. I believe this and the last chapter take place in that week between classes ending and summer vacation starting. Annie is a 'tween'; she's starting to develop but just barely. The difference in look could be due to posture or the material of her vests. (She does wear vests a lot, doesn't she?)
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Post by phyzome on Nov 8, 2010 15:43:28 GMT
I believe this and the last chapter take place in that week between classes ending and summer vacation starting. That puts a different spin on this encounter. While he is flirting, she may be thinking about how she won't see him for a few months anyway.
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Post by Eversist on Nov 8, 2010 16:21:12 GMT
But let's put that matter aside- Annie is reflecting Jones. My hypothesis: she is becoming more neutral. I think Annie has always been pretty neutral and level-headed, and if anything, she's come more out of her shell and prone to chose sides as time goes on.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 16:35:49 GMT
It seems to be generally believed that this hand-holding is romantic in nature, but it doesn't have to be, does it? She saved his life even though he had become rather sociopathic; he is inestimably grateful, and they seem to be developing a friendship. The hand-holding could be entirely platonic. Kat could hold Annie's hand without anyone believing it to be a come-on, right? Right? (Er, scratch that ...) I am SO glad that I'm not the only one who sees this that way. I don't get from this that Jack is making a pass at her at ALL. Nor do I get that Annie is all "whatdoIdowhatdoIdo..." I swear, people read so much of what they want to believe is true into every single panel. It's like every drawing MUST MEAN SOMETHING *dramatic music*. If anyone lived a real life full of as much melodrama as people try to impart upon Annie's life, they would be freaking exhausted. I think I know why we all do this. This is a very interesting story but due to the nature of online comics, we only get 3 pages a week! That's 156 pages for an entire year baring complications. Now, say I could hand you a book with 200 pages that make up the rest of this year and all of next year. How long would it take you to read that? We nitpick at every little thing because we want more of the story! Of course, I also want Tom to settle down, find a nice girl and have a family but that means less comics! Oh no~ *Note to Tom: if you meet a nice girl, you can always write "Rocks fall, everyone dies" THE END
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Post by Casey on Nov 8, 2010 16:43:52 GMT
I am SO glad that I'm not the only one who sees this that way. I don't get from this that Jack is making a pass at her at ALL. Nor do I get that Annie is all "whatdoIdowhatdoIdo..." I swear, people read so much of what they want to believe is true into every single panel. It's like every drawing MUST MEAN SOMETHING *dramatic music*. If anyone lived a real life full of as much melodrama as people try to impart upon Annie's life, they would be freaking exhausted. I think I know why we all do this. This is a very interesting story but due to the nature of online comics, we only get 3 pages a week! That's 156 pages for an entire year baring complications. Now, say I could hand you a book with 200 pages that make up the rest of this year and all of next year. How long would it take you to read that? We nitpick at every little thing because we want more of the story! Of course, I also want Tom to settle down, find a nice girl and have a family but that means less comics! Oh no~ *Note to Tom: if you meet a nice girl, you can always write "Rocks fall, everyone dies" THE END Oh, sure, I get WHY people do this. It's just that being self-aware about this habit doesn't actually seem to stop anyone from continuing to do it. Plus I'm also talking about the phenomenon of viewing everything through the lens of that which we believe to be true and wish to be true, oftentimes despite primary-source evidence to the contrary. You could ask 10 different people what Annie's look "meant" in the last panel and you would get at least 5 different answers. To me, it looks like she looked down, and then looked up. I try not to read too much into things because Wednesday isn't THAT far away. To your point about reading a book... when I sit down to read I tend to focus just on reading, so it's an intense and all-encompassing exercise. Therefore one can't look at a serial comic the same way. I think if people backed off their intensity regarding the comic somewhat and just allowed the story to happen, they would find themselves much less often faced with having their wild-ass theories eventually debunked. To paraphrase Dead Poets Society, suck the marrow of life, but don't choke on the bone. (Enjoy a thing but don't fixate on it to the point of hurting yourself.) Anyway. more useless rants from that guy that people don't listen to.
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Post by legion on Nov 8, 2010 16:48:03 GMT
I wonder if this is specific to fiction work. These days I'm under the impression you cannot talk to anyone without a third person imagining there must be something between the two of you.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 16:51:38 GMT
I think I know why we all do this. This is a very interesting story but due to the nature of online comics, we only get 3 pages a week! That's 156 pages for an entire year baring complications. Now, say I could hand you a book with 200 pages that make up the rest of this year and all of next year. How long would it take you to read that? We nitpick at every little thing because we want more of the story! Of course, I also want Tom to settle down, find a nice girl and have a family but that means less comics! Oh no~ *Note to Tom: if you meet a nice girl, you can always write "Rocks fall, everyone dies" THE END Oh, sure, I get WHY people do this. It's just that being self-aware about this habit doesn't actually seem to stop anyone from continuing to do it. Plus I'm also talking about the phenomenon of viewing everything through the lens of that which we believe to be true and wish to be true, oftentimes despite primary-source evidence to the contrary. You could ask 10 different people what Annie's look "meant" in the last panel and you would get at least 5 different answers. To me, it looks like she looked down, and then looked up. I try not to read too much into things because Wednesday isn't THAT far away. To your point about reading a book... when I sit down to read I tend to focus just on reading, so it's an intense and all-encompassing exercise. Therefore one can't look at a serial comic the same way. I think if people backed off their intensity regarding the comic somewhat and just allowed the story to happen, they would find themselves much less often faced with having their wild-ass theories eventually debunked. To paraphrase Dead Poets Society, suck the marrow of life, but don't choke on the bone. (Enjoy a thing but don't fixate on it to the point of hurting yourself.) Anyway. more useless rants from that guy that people don't listen to. Is it really a problem that we all interpret the same thing in different ways? I like hearing the different views because sometimes it brings up something I hadn't noticed before. I really don't mind when people disagree with me... it bothers me more when people don't understand what I'm saying... which is in part my fault because I can't explain it better.
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Post by jayne on Nov 8, 2010 16:54:03 GMT
I wonder if this is specific to fiction work. These days I'm under the impression you cannot talk to anyone without a third person imagining there must be something between the two of you. Blame Chekhov's Gun. If something is worth noticing in a story, there's probably a reason for it. If the same thing is done at work, its just gossip! "Oh... they were sitting awfully close at lunch today..."
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Post by Max on Nov 8, 2010 17:22:34 GMT
Suddenly I am reminded Annie's expression from this page. Let's hope Jack doesn't pull a Rey.
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