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Post by thshrkpnchr on Dec 10, 2013 10:11:10 GMT
The scalpel goes BOOM!
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Post by thedoomblahsong on Dec 10, 2013 13:12:32 GMT
Panel eight: Kat replaces herself with a boxbot-inspired android and runs off to fetch the surprise cupcakes while Annie indulges in an angsty monologue.
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Post by TBeholder on Dec 10, 2013 13:17:59 GMT
No... There's only one sensible resolution to this problem. Kat must construct a robotic walking device which will provide the cake with transit to Annie's hand!
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Post by thshrkpnchr on Dec 10, 2013 13:23:45 GMT
No... There's only one sensible resolution to this problem. Kat must construct a robotic walking device which will provide the cake with transit to Annie's hand! Only for it to come back with a wooden arm and push Annie off tha... Wait, what?
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Post by crater on Dec 10, 2013 13:31:25 GMT
No... There's only one sensible resolution to this problem. Kat must construct a robotic walking device which will provide the cake with transit to Annie's hand! I think you're on to something Kat must construct a robotic platonic friendship device that will dispense hugs, "cake*", and sensitive meaningful conversation. It's a flawless plan *does the eyebrow thing oh god, thedoomblahsong is right, this is probably how Boxbot was created
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Post by thedoctor on Dec 10, 2013 14:39:23 GMT
Man, this comic brought new forum-goers out of the woodwork!
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Post by TBeholder on Dec 10, 2013 14:50:54 GMT
No... There's only one sensible resolution to this problem. Kat must construct a robotic walking device which will provide the cake with transit to Annie's hand! I think you're on to something Kat must construct a robotic platonic friendship device that will dispense hugs, "cake*", and sensitive meaningful conversation. It's a flawless plan *does the eyebrow thing oh god, thedoomblahsong is right, this is probably how Boxbot was created It took only 3 messages to navigate the full circle. Clearly, we isolated the problem: a robotic device in question should be walking, otherwise one may end up with Boxbot.
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Post by quinkgirl on Dec 10, 2013 15:14:23 GMT
I think you're on to something Kat must construct a robotic platonic friendship device that will dispense hugs, "cake*", and sensitive meaningful conversation. It's a flawless plan *does the eyebrow thing oh god, thedoomblahsong is right, this is probably how Boxbot was created It took only 3 messages to navigate the full circle. Clearly, we isolated the problem: a robotic device in question should be walking, otherwise one may end up with Boxbot. Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie.
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Post by King Mir on Dec 10, 2013 16:28:48 GMT
I think you're on to something Kat must construct a robotic platonic friendship device that will dispense hugs, "cake*", and sensitive meaningful conversation. It's a flawless plan *does the eyebrow thing oh god, thedoomblahsong is right, this is probably how Boxbot was created It took only 3 messages to navigate the full circle. Clearly, we isolated the problem: a robotic device in question should be walking, otherwise one may end up with Boxbot. So that's why Annie built a robot, instead of getting a radio-controlled car.
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Post by TBeholder on Dec 10, 2013 16:32:10 GMT
Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie. The Cake is not a lie, it's an abstract class. To actually create an instance of a cake, you first need a derived class, like CupCake, Christmas_Cake, Wedding_Cake, Birthday_Cake or Surprise_Passenger_Cake. Keep an eye on constructors that need extra arguments - e.g. Birthday_Cake requires int Age in addition to common parameters, and Surprise_Passenger_Cake receives a proper entity. They also may in turn have several subclasses optimized for different functionality - it can be Surprise_Cake_Stripper, Surprise_Cake_Hitman, Surprise_Cake_JackInABox, Surprise_Cake_Boxbot, etc.
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Post by thshrkpnchr on Dec 10, 2013 16:35:28 GMT
It took only 3 messages to navigate the full circle. Clearly, we isolated the problem: a robotic device in question should be walking, otherwise one may end up with Boxbot. So that's why Annie built a robot, instead of getting a radio-controlled car. Or that's because the Court doesn't have storage rooms with "[NO] Spare radio-controlled car parts" sign Or the car may lack a big red button on its head. Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie. Kat must construct a robotic cake-flinging device which will provide the cake with direct transit to Annie's face! You know, for maximum inappropriate slapstick comedy.
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Post by kalechibki on Dec 10, 2013 16:47:24 GMT
Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie. The Cake is not a lie, it's an abstract class. To actually create an instance of a cake, you first need a derived class, like CupCake, Christmas_Cake, Wedding_Cake, Birthday_Cake or Surprise_Passenger_Cake. Keep an eye on constructors that need extra arguments - e.g. Birthday_Cake requires int Age in addition to common parameters, and Surprise_Passenger_Cake receives a proper entity. They also may in turn have several subclasses optimized for different functionality - it can be Surprise_Cake_Stripper, Surprise_Cake_Hitman, Surprise_Cake_JackInABox, Surprise_Cake_Boxbot, etc. Through JavaDocs, we found a security hole that allows you to exploit the abstract class The_Cake and allow you to insert the virus TERRIBLE into any program that uses a derived class of The_Cake for either enjoyment, restoration or forgiveness subroutines. The TERRIBLE virus has been known to change program objects GUIs green with grids for snapping to, rolls along the ground and extends the abstract class Arms while eliminating the abstract classes of Legs and Curves. TERRIBLE then takes over speech and motor functions directly to make programs do, well, terrible things.
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Post by KMar on Dec 10, 2013 17:08:42 GMT
The Cake is not a lie, it's an abstract class. To actually create an instance of a cake, you first need a derived class, like CupCake, Christmas_Cake, Wedding_Cake, Birthday_Cake or Surprise_Passenger_Cake. Keep an eye on constructors that need extra arguments - e.g. Birthday_Cake requires int Age in addition to common parameters, and Surprise_Passenger_Cake receives a proper entity. They also may in turn have several subclasses optimized for different functionality - it can be Surprise_Cake_Stripper, Surprise_Cake_Hitman, Surprise_Cake_JackInABox, Surprise_Cake_Boxbot, etc. Through JavaDocs, we found a security hole that allows you to exploit the abstract class The_Cake and allow you to insert the virus TERRIBLE into any program that uses a derived class of The_Cake for either enjoyment, restoration or forgiveness subroutines. The TERRIBLE virus has been known to change program objects GUIs green with grids for snapping to, rolls along the ground and extends the abstract class Arms while eliminating the abstract classes of Legs and Curves. TERRIBLE then takes over speech and motor functions directly to make programs do, well, terrible things. No wonder: the abomination that is a code which uses CamelCase with underscores in class names is by default prone to terribleness.
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Post by thshrkpnchr on Dec 10, 2013 17:09:57 GMT
The Cake is not a lie, it's an abstract class. To actually create an instance of a cake, you first need a derived class, like CupCake, Christmas_Cake, Wedding_Cake, Birthday_Cake or Surprise_Passenger_Cake. Keep an eye on constructors that need extra arguments - e.g. Birthday_Cake requires int Age in addition to common parameters, and Surprise_Passenger_Cake receives a proper entity. They also may in turn have several subclasses optimized for different functionality - it can be Surprise_Cake_Stripper, Surprise_Cake_Hitman, Surprise_Cake_JackInABox, Surprise_Cake_Boxbot, etc. Through JavaDocs, we found a security hole that allows you to exploit the abstract class The_Cake and allow you to insert the virus TERRIBLE into any program that uses a derived class of The_Cake for either enjoyment, restoration or forgiveness subroutines. The TERRIBLE virus has been known to change program objects GUIs green with grids for snapping to, rolls along the ground and extends the abstract class Arms while eliminating the abstract classes of Legs and Curves. TERRIBLE then takes over speech and motor functions directly to make programs do, well, terrible things. [insert detailed description of the AWESOME antivirus here]
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Post by TBeholder on Dec 10, 2013 19:17:39 GMT
No wonder: the abomination that is a code which uses CamelCase with underscores in class names is by default prone to terribleness. A cake made too dense does not sit well with stomach juices.
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Post by strawhatluffy on Dec 11, 2013 11:18:43 GMT
Okay, so back to our bets about Annie's reaction, there were other alternatives proposed but they mean nothing now because this was amongst my 6 originals: 1. Annie is her "subtle" self and just tries to vanish "smoothly" to give them time together. Seems reasonable in the light of last time Kat had a crush on someone of her age. 2. Annie has grown into one mischievous teenager and goes to get Renard to celebrate/taunt. 3. Annie is suddenly upset about Kat not having told about her new relationship. This relatively likely option would probably have the most short-living consequences as it would just be solved with a laughter in a page soon to come. 4. Annie is "jealous" of Kat in the "best-friends" manner, running away as she suddenly feels she is no longer the closest person to Kat that she used to be as the best friend, because now Kat is dating someone, and that's even a girl so may feel like taking the best friend place as well.5. Annie is secretly in love with Kat and jealous. In light of the most recent events this no longer seems very likely, but she has a habit of wearing a mask, so this is at least a possibility. I really hope this is not true. A teenage love triangle drama just is not what I want to read about. Ugh, maybe it could have some interesting side effects in the main story line, I guess, but certainly am not enthusiastic about it. 6. Annie is homophobic and runs in disgust. I think this is very much an outside chance unlikely to occur, but had to list it as it could happen. 7- She is afraid her own lack of social skills are going to get her into a fight with Kat. I bet nobody expected that. And yes, I created an account here just to post this. Been a lurker for some time, though.
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Post by zimmyzims on Dec 11, 2013 11:24:35 GMT
Okay, so back to our bets about Annie's reaction, there were other alternatives proposed but they mean nothing now because this was amongst my 6 originals: 1. Annie is her "subtle" self and just tries to vanish "smoothly" to give them time together. Seems reasonable in the light of last time Kat had a crush on someone of her age. 2. Annie has grown into one mischievous teenager and goes to get Renard to celebrate/taunt. 3. Annie is suddenly upset about Kat not having told about her new relationship. This relatively likely option would probably have the most short-living consequences as it would just be solved with a laughter in a page soon to come. 4. Annie is "jealous" of Kat in the "best-friends" manner, running away as she suddenly feels she is no longer the closest person to Kat that she used to be as the best friend, because now Kat is dating someone, and that's even a girl so may feel like taking the best friend place as well.5. Annie is secretly in love with Kat and jealous. In light of the most recent events this no longer seems very likely, but she has a habit of wearing a mask, so this is at least a possibility. I really hope this is not true. A teenage love triangle drama just is not what I want to read about. Ugh, maybe it could have some interesting side effects in the main story line, I guess, but certainly am not enthusiastic about it. 6. Annie is homophobic and runs in disgust. I think this is very much an outside chance unlikely to occur, but had to list it as it could happen. 7- She is afraid her own lack of social skills are going to get her into a fight with Kat. I bet nobody expected that. And yes, I created an account here just to post this. Been a lurker for some time, though. I'm not sure it's simply her lack of social skills, however. She puts it like that, but I don't buy it yet. It's deeper than just her being bad with persons. The main thing is still that she feels she is no longer or might not be in future the closest person to Kat, ie, she is losing Kat. I think not for lack of social skills. Of course, chopping your friends hand off in jealousy counts for a lack of social skills, but I just wouldn't reduce it to that. By the way, welcome to the forum! Edit: not saying the reason definitely wasn't her lack of social skills, just that it has not been affirmed yet.
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Post by thedoctor on Dec 11, 2013 11:35:52 GMT
7- She is afraid her own lack of social skills are going to get her into a fight with Kat. I bet nobody expected that. And yes, I created an account here just to post this. Been a lurker for some time, though. I'm not sure it's simply her lack of social skills, however. She puts it like that, but I don't buy it yet. It's deeper than just her being bad with persons. The main thing is still that she feels she is no longer or might not be in future the closest person to Kat, ie, she is losing Kat. I think not for lack of social skills. Of course, chopping your friends hand off in jealousy counts for a lack of social skills, but I just wouldn't reduce it to that. By the way, welcome to the forum! Ok, where is the hand-chopping-thing coming from? I get that you're referencing the idea of their irreconcilable differences driving them apart, and I even feel like there was some sort of (semi-)legitimate in-comic reason for picking that particular injury. Can you remind me? Or is it just wild speculation?
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Post by zimmyzims on Dec 11, 2013 11:38:35 GMT
I'm not sure it's simply her lack of social skills, however. She puts it like that, but I don't buy it yet. It's deeper than just her being bad with persons. The main thing is still that she feels she is no longer or might not be in future the closest person to Kat, ie, she is losing Kat. I think not for lack of social skills. Of course, chopping your friends hand off in jealousy counts for a lack of social skills, but I just wouldn't reduce it to that. By the way, welcome to the forum! Ok, where is the hand-chopping-thing coming from? I get that you're referencing the idea of their irreconcilable differences driving them apart, and I even feel like there was some sort of (semi-)legitimate in-comic reason for picking that particular injury. Can you remind me? Or is it just wild speculation? It is wild speculation, but there is a hint that it would happen. It's basically just combining the cover of the fourth treatise and the principle of Chekhov's gun.
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Post by thedoctor on Dec 11, 2013 11:49:08 GMT
It took only 3 messages to navigate the full circle. Clearly, we isolated the problem: a robotic device in question should be walking, otherwise one may end up with Boxbot. Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie. I agree: pie is much better than cake! Also, "hyperglycemic blaze of glory" has got to be one of the coolest phrases ever typed on a blog. Also, quinkgirl, HOW THE HECK ARE YOU ALREADY A GUNNER? I've been on the forum for a month longer than you and I only have 150 posts! You'd have to post (*math sounds*) like 7 or 8 posts a day! What else do you do? I'm so impressed that I'm mostly just confused...
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Post by quinkgirl on Dec 11, 2013 15:58:18 GMT
Someone has to rethink this. No mater how delicious and moist the cake is, it's a lie. I agree: pie is much better than cake! Also, "hyperglycemic blaze of glory" has got to be one of the coolest phrases ever typed on a blog. Also, quinkgirl, HOW THE HECK ARE YOU ALREADY A GUNNER? I've been on the forum for a month longer than you and I only have 150 posts! You'd have to post (*math sounds*) like 7 or 8 posts a day! What else do you do? I'm so impressed that I'm mostly just confused... Easy. I have no social life. And no Facebook. This forum IS my Facebook.
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Post by Purgatorius on Dec 11, 2013 18:24:37 GMT
As for me, I... don't know what to say. [...] Of course, we are still friends, but it's not the kind of relationship we used to have. This reminds me of a poem. (With handy illustration here) Around The Corner[Sad and true poem]
There is a unique misery that comes with not having enough time for one's friends. I see this as Annie preempting this sort of feeling of growing apart at current, she recognizes that people have limited time and mad science to do, and feels that if her own father must leave her, then Kat too will find a reason important enough to leave too. Why is Gunnerkrigg Court such a good comic? Why is this such a good forum? It makes us talk about life, as it really is.
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Post by zimmyzims on Dec 11, 2013 18:33:43 GMT
Also, quinkgirl, HOW THE HECK ARE YOU ALREADY A GUNNER? I've been on the forum for a month longer than you and I only have 150 posts! You'd have to post (*math sounds*) like 7 or 8 posts a day! What else do you do? I'm so impressed that I'm mostly just confused... I've been here a year longer than her and I think she got ahead of me in two months or so. She says she's chatty, and I think we can all agree that it is an underestimation. A life(-time saving) tip: do not try to follow quinkgirl. Easy. I have no social life. And no Facebook. This forum IS my Facebook. All three apply to me as well, however, yet I don't even nearly reach your numbers (even if effort has been good recently). Why is Gunnerkrigg Court such a good comic? Why is this such a good forum? It makes us talk about life, as it really is. Amongst other reasons. To answer your questions in order: 1. because of imaginative multilayer story with plausible personalities and amazing artwork; 2. because this is so good-spirited forum, perhaps because the comic is so deep and the forum is guarded by Tom's enlightened despotism.
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Post by quinkgirl on Dec 11, 2013 19:55:09 GMT
Sorry if I've been talking too much D:
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Post by goldenknots on Dec 11, 2013 20:42:55 GMT
Sorry if I've been talking too much D: Let not your heart be troubled. :D
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Post by GK Sierra on Dec 12, 2013 0:05:45 GMT
This forum IS my Facebook. This forum is composed of things you actually would want to turn up in your Facebook feed. Tom's enlightened despotism. This is what I am calling it from now on.
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Post by thedoctor on Dec 12, 2013 4:48:57 GMT
Also, quinkgirl, HOW THE HECK ARE YOU ALREADY A GUNNER? I've been on the forum for a month longer than you and I only have 150 posts! You'd have to post (*math sounds*) like 7 or 8 posts a day! What else do you do? I'm so impressed that I'm mostly just confused... I've been here a year longer than her and I think she got ahead of me in two months or so. She says she's chatty, and I think we can all agree that it is an underestimation. A life(-time saving) tip: do not try to follow quinkgirl. Easy. I have no social life. And no Facebook. This forum IS my Facebook. All three apply to me as well, however, yet I don't even nearly reach your numbers (even if effort has been good recently). Why is Gunnerkrigg Court such a good comic? Why is this such a good forum? It makes us talk about life, as it really is. Amongst other reasons. To answer your questions in order: 1. because of imaginative multilayer story with plausible personalities and amazing artwork; 2. because this is so good-spirited forum, perhaps because the comic is so deep and the forum is guarded by Tom's enlightened despotism. All three apply to ME as well...And here I am at 150ish. I initially read that as a multilayer story with multiple personalities. Not entirely inaccurate, but very strange interpretation. Also, enlightened despotism! Best description ever! Also, a good, truly enlightened despotism is actually the best form of government; democracy is only the best average form of government.
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Post by thedoctor on Dec 12, 2013 4:52:13 GMT
Sorry if I've been talking too much D: Naw, you have good points. It's only "too much" if you aren't saying anything important with your lots of words (like senators and university presidents). Oh, that reminds me; my university president was once a US senator; that man could take longer to say fewer things than anyone I have ever heard speak. And now I'm just getting distracted...
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Post by wynne on Dec 12, 2013 5:04:02 GMT
Kat's taken the time to talk about things and try to understand where Annie's coming from, so I think she'll be able to convince Annie that it's possible to care for more than one person and she's not going to leave. Will this be resolved so easily? I can kinda see Annie responding to Kat's efforts with "Well, you say that..." If she's really intensely convinced that everyone she cares about is destined to leave her completely, I'm not sure a few words from Kat will dispel these feelings right away. I feel like it's one of those depression/anxiety things where the only "fix" is Annie developing out of it on her own at some point in the future. It's not something you just talk somebody out of. I feel like the best we can expect from Annie in this scenario is a half-hearted "yeah I guess" after Kat tries to convince her that she's wrong. I'll be kinda amazed if Annie just gets over it here and now and it never comes up again. Well, they are still roommates. So Annie-Kat time is still definitely a thing. And even Winsbury and Janet still hang out with other people (as Matt and Winsbury are apparently good enough friends to communicate in pained looks and bail each other out).
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Post by wynne on Dec 12, 2013 5:08:26 GMT
I'm surprised more people don't relate to this more deeply. I've had this exact conversation before (on Annie's end), and I still have this problem sometimes, despite being some kind of adultish-type thing. I don't relate to the fear of losing friends because I never had that fear; and when I did lose all my friends I got over it quickly. That sounds lonely. I mean, you seem fine, but it sounds lonely.
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