I misread it as “I think if I wanted to blow up my mom, I’d have texted Sarah”. Which I consider also plausible (although not as good a choice as Ruth).
Ruth said she was going to, but it was in a last panel, and last panels are often punchlines exaggerated for comedic effect, ie, broken promises that we’d get to see somebody suplex Carol.
well, not afraid enough to where she’d still show up even if she didn’t have to actually get past ruth this time but depending on the parents they’ll always find a way to worm themselves into a kids lives unless they literally move halfway across the country or file a restraining order
Aww this sweet moments is likely going to be ruined as soon as Carol returns. That or the comic shift to Dotty or Sal and Walky’s dilemma with their parents.
“this is my girlfriend, joyce. and this is joyce’s girlfriend, dorothy”
Tho tolerance of shenanigans and dealing with close proximity aside i can imagine a handful of the cast all moving in w/ each other even if they aren’t all together
I feel like the house even being sold is something of a shoe drop as it is, but there’s probably going to be some other stuff, like if this is her way of just spiting Hank, or if she is leaning into all of the religion even harder due to her shittiness making her double down on it.
There’s also stuff like “What if she finds out about Jocelyn, or Joyce does? Maybe we meet Jordan finally? Will John come into the picture and be shitty? Is he still in India by now?”
I don’t think anything comes of it unless a bunch of people flag, no worries, it’s a known issue.
thejeff
Missionary work in India. He doesn’t live there, but last we heard he was soon leaving on another trip.
HueSatLight
He’s leaving in January, the month the comic is currently in. I don’t think we’ve been told if anyone went to the wedding in India, or if anyone has met Christi. They (or just he, if Christi isn’t real) might be grifting missionary money.
Or leaning into all of the religion even harder because it’s all that’s left of her life. Her children are all out on their own and/or avoiding her; she just split with her husband, who now despises what she’s become; we know of no friends or occupation outside of church.
108 thoughts on “Blow things up”
DarkoNeko
We noticed 😀
nobodybasically
I misread that first panel as “I think if I wanted to blow things up with my mom, I’d have sexed Sarah.”
Axel
it would work
Jorb
It’s not too late.
UrsulaDavina
I mean either way would work.
Yotomoe
I mean…yeah that would’ve worked.
Anna
Yeah, why not.
Daibhid C
I misread it as “I think if I wanted to blow up my mom, I’d have texted Sarah”. Which I consider also plausible (although not as good a choice as Ruth).
Paradoxius
Like a malevolent booty call. Man, someone should write a webcomic about that…
Proxiehunter
The booty is calling from inside the house!
Slartibeast Button, BIA
The Return of the Triangle Smile!
Kelli217
Yes, I was going to say that if no one else had. But you have, so I don’t have to. 😀
Slartibeast Button, BIA
Then my work here is done.
Puppeteer Nessus
I wonder if Carol would be afraid of Ruth
Reltzik
You mean, afraid of the RA that suplexed her?
Doctor_Who
Yeah, I’m up for round two.
Joe Moose
Wait what?
Thag Simmons
That did happen
Yoder of Kansas
Oh man, I forgot this happened! So glad I decided to start rereading DoA. I’m in July 2018 right now.
UrsulaDavina
She entered the dorm also does anyone have a link to that? (by which I mean Ruth suplexing Carol.)
Leorale
Ruth said she was going to, but it was in a last panel, and last panels are often punchlines exaggerated for comedic effect, ie, broken promises that we’d get to see somebody suplex Carol.
V
Here’s the page where Ruth says she’s going to suplex Carol, and here’s the aftermath where she says it ended up being more of a tackle and drag.
HueSatLight
On one hand, she often made over the top threats about taking femurs. On the other hand, she did suplex Blaine in strip.
HueSatLight
https://www.dumbingofage.com/tag/ruth+carol/ though
Slartibeast Button, BIA
Only hit for Ruth and Carol together:
https://www.dumbingofage.com/2020/comic/book-10/04-is-a-song-forever/instructed/
UrsulaDavina
I got thank the DoA community and it’s ability to find any strip and post it with expediency
Slartibeast Button, BIA
A power so great it can only be used for Good or Evil!
Reltzik
And to be clear, that’s an inclusive or. We can use it for both simultaneously.
Needfuldoer
Tragically, it happened off-screen.
RassilonTDavros
Carol fears nothing, she has the power of god and anime* on her side.
*”Anime,” in this case, being eighteen years’ worth of Joyce’s childhood drawings and the emotional manipulation potential thereof.
Angel
well, not afraid enough to where she’d still show up even if she didn’t have to actually get past ruth this time but depending on the parents they’ll always find a way to worm themselves into a kids lives unless they literally move halfway across the country or file a restraining order
MeMe
That last panel cracked me up.
This relationship feels so real and wholesome.
Warcodered
And that’s what makes their relationship dynamic so adorable/entertaining.
Jaime
SQUEEEEE!
Yotomoe
Jesus you two. You already won. Now you’re just doing a victory lap.
UrsulaDavina
Aww this sweet moments is likely going to be ruined as soon as Carol returns. That or the comic shift to Dotty or Sal and Walky’s dilemma with their parents.
Muttski
I don’t this could get any more wholesome.
HueSatLight
Then it’s option 4. When they hear the ‘plop’, laugh loud enough Carol hears.
Dana
Last panel would make an awesome phone lock screen.
Heavensrun
This gets in the way of my Joyrathy ship, but it’s still pretty damn adorable.
Proxiehunter
If you mangle it enough you can get Joe, Joyce, and Dorothy into Joyrathy. And multiple wives is very biblical so her mom can’t even object.
Angel
“this is my girlfriend, joyce. and this is joyce’s girlfriend, dorothy”
Tho tolerance of shenanigans and dealing with close proximity aside i can imagine a handful of the cast all moving in w/ each other even if they aren’t all together
BBCC
That’s a good sign! This is a cornerstone of me and my boyfriend’s relationship.Long live annoying each other!
And yes, these two are cute.
AbacusWizard
Definitely saving that last panel for future reference
Cmasta1992
Now kiss
Raen
“I think if I wanted to blow things up with my mom, I’d have texted Sarah.”
…what, have you lost your phone?
Taffy
No, she just doesn’t wanna blow things up right now.
Angel
i’m sure she’ll walk back in at one point but idk if carol is planning on ‘staying the weekend’ like walky’s/sal’s parents are
Tan
Have we ever seen Joe’s mom? Like at all ever? Do we know anything about her beyond that Richard cheated on her?
Sol
I think Joe mentioned that she’s autistic? Or at least suspected to be? Other than that I’m not sure.
HueSatLight
In a flashback when puberty hit Joe.
HueSatLight
https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-strip-for-28703649
Karen Rosenthal character model
DailyBrad
On-panel? No, like I think maybe in a patreon one or something, but I don’t recall us seeing her on-screen yet, just like Danny on the phone with her.
BBCC
Only in a patreon strip. She was telling a friend how proud she was of 12 year old Joe for being kind, courteous and reading philosophy.
And then puberty happened and he ended up a lot like his dad, to which she commented “Oh no.”
Shrub
Pretty sure she’d be proud of how hes doing at the moment
Clif
We saw Joe’s mom in the Walkyverse. Here she is offering to buy Joe a scooter.
(With his dad’s credit card as it turned out.) https://www.itswalky.com/comic/buy-your-love/
Throwatron
literally do not know if my heart can sustain this, send help
Bryy
We’re getting closer to the shoe drop.
DailyBrad
I feel like the house even being sold is something of a shoe drop as it is, but there’s probably going to be some other stuff, like if this is her way of just spiting Hank, or if she is leaning into all of the religion even harder due to her shittiness making her double down on it.
There’s also stuff like “What if she finds out about Jocelyn, or Joyce does? Maybe we meet Jordan finally? Will John come into the picture and be shitty? Is he still in India by now?”
Angel
does he actually live in india? or doing ‘volunteer’ work there, i would’ve assumed it was just that the wedding happened in india
DailyBrad
To be honest, it’s been ages, so I have no earthly idea.
GossamerWillow
Sorry ,I was trying to scroll and hot flag! I did not mean to flag you!
Taffy
You murderer
DailyBrad
I don’t think anything comes of it unless a bunch of people flag, no worries, it’s a known issue.
thejeff
Missionary work in India. He doesn’t live there, but last we heard he was soon leaving on another trip.
HueSatLight
He’s leaving in January, the month the comic is currently in. I don’t think we’ve been told if anyone went to the wedding in India, or if anyone has met Christi. They (or just he, if Christi isn’t real) might be grifting missionary money.
Needfuldoer
“Might be”?
Mustangs don’t pay for themselves, you know!
Mark
Or leaning into all of the religion even harder because it’s all that’s left of her life. Her children are all out on their own and/or avoiding her; she just split with her husband, who now despises what she’s become; we know of no friends or occupation outside of church.
Amós Batista
She could be more participative in church, working as deacon or even a missionary.
bagge
That last panel is perfection in self-referental communication.
Suet
Joyce will be Joyce, with how she toys.
DailyBrad
I love these two’s rapport way too much.
Angel
date a gal/guy/enby who you can annoy 8D;
GUIGUI