I always thought it was funny people actually thought he wouldn’t be.
Kinoko
People like to discredit Mako a lot. He did mess up two relationships, but his reaction to that was to focus inward and become a better person. The LoK cast does a helluva lot of growth throughout the series.
Needfuldoer
Wasn’t that another actor with a similar voice? Mako passed away in 2006.
timemonkey
Mako is a character from Legend of Korra named in tribute to the actor. The character is infamous for coming out of the love triangle from the first couple seasons worse for the wear.
Needfuldoer
Ah, okay. That makes more sense. I’ve only seen a bit of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and knew he voiced a character on that show.
He came out very single from the whole mess (most of which he brought on himself; I was screaming at my TV during Book 2), but he grew a lot, and Brike went on the record saying that he’ll be a better partner down the road after all of it.
As I said two days ago: It’s not obvious Jacob will dump her. Right now, he probably thinks Harrison was confused, and has no idea Joyce made a self-fulfilling prophecylied.
He was already unhappy with Raidah. The confusion made him realize he could be with Joyce. He’ll likely be happy with Joyce.
She briefly said she was his girlfriend before she actually was – and remember, she was running away ten seconds later – it wasn’t a sustained campaign of deception. By the time he finds out what actually happened (if he ever does), he’ll probably let it slide.
Icalasari
I don’t think he’ll let it slide exactly, but he probably won’t be permapissed with her. Just need a little to cool off
Norah
When was he unhappy with Raidah? I might have missed that.
thejeff
I don’t see any evidence of it. There’s certainly nothing direct. Maybe people taking the implication that he picked her to impress Harrison to mean he doesn’t really like her. Or assuming he wouldn’t be so obviously attracted to Joyce if he was happy.
Diner Kinetic
Yeah honestly, I could see this story condemning the use of superficial relationship indicators- Joyce has a lot of information that could make it seem like Jacob isn’t happy with the Rhaida but at the same time we’ve barely seen them alone and they get along fine; it’s also possible Jacob could even be attracted to Joyce but not like choose to let that attraction terminate another relationship he’s still perfectly happy with
thejeff
She does? I still don’t see it. Or any indication Joyce thinks he’s unhappy, for that matter.
She sees that he’s attracted to her, but that’s not the same thing.
I have no idea how PDA/physically affectionate they are*. There was the one time Jacob hinted at “fooling around” and Raidah responded, not coldly, that they each had to study.
(* I’m of the totally unlearned opinion that huggers usually end up with huggers. My wife and I are both huggers, a couple we know are married and she’s a hugger and he’s not and it befuddles us both. Jacob and Joyce seem to have no problem being huggers/physical contact, like when he carried her with her Xteme Workout Injury.)
He Who Abides
Your opinion might be right. My fiancee and I are both snugglers, so that’s a little more proof for ya.
thejeff
Really hope it doesn’t play out that way. Joyce does not need her rom-com based romantic ideas reinforced. Her boundary violations don’t need to be rewarded.
“Mm, yeah, Friendship! Ooo, friendship is, is, is, magicaaaallllright there! Right there! So magical!”
Khyrin
See, that just makes me picture Joyce and Jacob side-by-side on two of those quarter-operated kiddy rides blissed out of their minds due to hypoxia from a gas leak.
The funny thing is, they both know she’d be fine with it, especially with video. I mean, she’s already written ten chapters of her slash fic of them.
thejeff
She certainly wouldn’t object and yes, she’d fantasize about it, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t mess with her self esteem.
seregiel
More than her dating her ex nemesis’ twin and Ethan finding out he was gay during prom night? I’d guess it might blip, but much like a really small earthquake, where she’d only feel it in the basement of her mind or when you realize you felt something momentarily earlier but you couldn’t place it until you saw it on the news.
thejeff
Probably less now that she’s dating Walky (or whatever their actual status is), but her second boyfriend hooking up with her first is definitely going to build on the trauma from that first revelation.
I sympathize with Danny on that – confessed once when I was really high. Nothing came of it though, which was for the best – it wouldn’t have been consensual, I suppose.
I feel like an inebriated confession could still be valid, if you followed up with them sober. Definitely not touching anyone before they’re sober, though.
People have been typing like that a lot more, lately. I absolutely hate it, because it makes them seem like they’re mimicking an early text-to-speech program.
I approve this ship, but I hope Danny doesn’t repeat the same obsessive behavior that he did with his previous girlfriends. Also, is Ethan willing to a relationship after confessing his desire to “collect” exes?
On another note, it’s ridiculous for Danny to expect Ethan was going to turn around and notice him. The only time people check behind them is if they are about to do something publicly inappropriate or something redirects their attention in that direction. Otherwise you can pretty much tail someone all day without them being aware of it.
I look behind me when on campuses all the time – because if people didn’t have the roller skate shoes, they were running late to class with coffee in their hands, walking with their phone in their hand and being unaware or a giant cartload of books was being pushed around. The building common areas could have been renamed as commotion areas with complimentary hard hats for how many times I’ve been jostled.
Yeah, I checked behind me fairly regularly even before I took a Martial Arts class where the instructor emphasized that the easiest way to prevent a mugging was to be aware of your surroundings. Combine that with working in a factory for the last six years where the forklift drivers are somewhat less than careful and I’m actually pretty much keeping my head on a swivel at all times.
117 thoughts on “Plang”
Ana Chronistic
subtle
like the dead birds I find outside our building that’s 95% window
(the impact, not the wanna kiss thing)
Ana Chronistic
they should totes go full Korrasami tho, even Mako was cool with that
timemonkey
I always thought it was funny people actually thought he wouldn’t be.
Kinoko
People like to discredit Mako a lot. He did mess up two relationships, but his reaction to that was to focus inward and become a better person. The LoK cast does a helluva lot of growth throughout the series.
Needfuldoer
Wasn’t that another actor with a similar voice? Mako passed away in 2006.
timemonkey
Mako is a character from Legend of Korra named in tribute to the actor. The character is infamous for coming out of the love triangle from the first couple seasons worse for the wear.
Needfuldoer
Ah, okay. That makes more sense. I’ve only seen a bit of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and knew he voiced a character on that show.
Ana Chronistic
FWIW, the Korra Mako is voiced by Bud Bundy
*dates self by making that reference*
Schpoonman
He came out very single from the whole mess (most of which he brought on himself; I was screaming at my TV during Book 2), but he grew a lot, and Brike went on the record saying that he’ll be a better partner down the road after all of it.
Yumi
Specifically, he’ll be a better partner to Wu.
Mada
ohboyherewego
Doctor_Who
In concussio veritas.
Arawn
and truth shall set your PDA free.
Clif
Well, somethings been set free.
Jamie
I still read “PDA” as “Apple Newton” first and “public displays of affection” second.
Shane Wegner
SMOOTH. At least as smooth as Joyce’s tactics anyway.
Regalli
But honestly I think the possible concussion will be less painful than Jacob angrily frienddumping her after this awkward day.
Chris Phoenix
As I said two days ago: It’s not obvious Jacob will dump her. Right now, he probably thinks Harrison was confused, and has no idea Joyce
made a self-fulfilling prophecylied.He was already unhappy with Raidah. The confusion made him realize he could be with Joyce. He’ll likely be happy with Joyce.
She briefly said she was his girlfriend before she actually was – and remember, she was running away ten seconds later – it wasn’t a sustained campaign of deception. By the time he finds out what actually happened (if he ever does), he’ll probably let it slide.
Icalasari
I don’t think he’ll let it slide exactly, but he probably won’t be permapissed with her. Just need a little to cool off
Norah
When was he unhappy with Raidah? I might have missed that.
thejeff
I don’t see any evidence of it. There’s certainly nothing direct. Maybe people taking the implication that he picked her to impress Harrison to mean he doesn’t really like her. Or assuming he wouldn’t be so obviously attracted to Joyce if he was happy.
Diner Kinetic
Yeah honestly, I could see this story condemning the use of superficial relationship indicators- Joyce has a lot of information that could make it seem like Jacob isn’t happy with the Rhaida but at the same time we’ve barely seen them alone and they get along fine; it’s also possible Jacob could even be attracted to Joyce but not like choose to let that attraction terminate another relationship he’s still perfectly happy with
thejeff
She does? I still don’t see it. Or any indication Joyce thinks he’s unhappy, for that matter.
She sees that he’s attracted to her, but that’s not the same thing.
ValdVin
I don’t really remember that either.
I have no idea how PDA/physically affectionate they are*. There was the one time Jacob hinted at “fooling around” and Raidah responded, not coldly, that they each had to study.
(* I’m of the totally unlearned opinion that huggers usually end up with huggers. My wife and I are both huggers, a couple we know are married and she’s a hugger and he’s not and it befuddles us both. Jacob and Joyce seem to have no problem being huggers/physical contact, like when he carried her with her Xteme Workout Injury.)
He Who Abides
Your opinion might be right. My fiancee and I are both snugglers, so that’s a little more proof for ya.
thejeff
Really hope it doesn’t play out that way. Joyce does not need her rom-com based romantic ideas reinforced. Her boundary violations don’t need to be rewarded.
jeffepp
I read that as friendhumping. Totally a possible result.
“Oh, Joyce, uh, we are, mmph, such, such, ah, mmm, good, ah, friends!”
“Mm, yeah, Friendship! Ooo, friendship is, is, is, magicaaaallllright there! Right there! So magical!”
Khyrin
See, that just makes me picture Joyce and Jacob side-by-side on two of those quarter-operated kiddy rides blissed out of their minds due to hypoxia from a gas leak.
ValdVin
Sounds a bit like Praiseland from The Simpsons, but I bet you were already thinking that.
Nono
This isn’t nearly as bad since they both think the other person is attractive. It’s just that they both acknowledge that Amber is a thing.
jeffepp
The funny thing is, they both know she’d be fine with it, especially with video. I mean, she’s already written ten chapters of her slash fic of them.
thejeff
She certainly wouldn’t object and yes, she’d fantasize about it, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t mess with her self esteem.
seregiel
More than her dating her ex nemesis’ twin and Ethan finding out he was gay during prom night? I’d guess it might blip, but much like a really small earthquake, where she’d only feel it in the basement of her mind or when you realize you felt something momentarily earlier but you couldn’t place it until you saw it on the news.
thejeff
Probably less now that she’s dating Walky (or whatever their actual status is), but her second boyfriend hooking up with her first is definitely going to build on the trauma from that first revelation.
chris2315
So about as smooth as sandpaper with nails stuck through it?
jeffepp
So kiss, already!
plasticwrap
word. I feel for Danny
AntJ
Danny can only express his wayward horniness for Ethan in a compromised mental state http://www.dumbingofage.com/2017/comic/book-8/01-face-the-strange/eef/
Leorale
SEXO LOCO
JessWitt
I sympathize with Danny on that – confessed once when I was really high. Nothing came of it though, which was for the best – it wouldn’t have been consensual, I suppose.
Schpoonman
I feel like an inebriated confession could still be valid, if you followed up with them sober. Definitely not touching anyone before they’re sober, though.
Yumi
I get it, Danny. Walking is hard.
ValdVin
Imagine how much more concussed he’d be without the hat!
Cattleprod
“I, too” is definitely something people say when they aren’t bullshitting.
AntJ
there are too many consecutive commas in his sentence
Delicious Taffy
People have been typing like that a lot more, lately. I absolutely hate it, because it makes them seem like they’re mimicking an early text-to-speech program.
timemonkey
It’s a rule, walk into something and you get to invalidate all factors preventing smooches.
Stephen Bierce
*plays The Cars’ “Hello Again” on the hacked Muzak*
RIP Ric Ocasek :/
Lingo
What?!? … Aw nuts 🙁
jeffepp
Pour one out.
What I will be listening to when I get home.
Needfuldoer
And Eddie Money this past Friday.
Oh no, who completes the trifecta?
ValdVin
These things happen in threes, it seems.
Both Ocasek and Mahoney (his real last name, New York Irish) were born in 1949…
BBCC
Oh, great, someone check Danny for head injuries! The way he’s talking worries me.
Woomy
Danny dies 4 chapters from now due to an unchecked head injury
Delicious Taffy
[Insert Overly Literal Response About Character Death in Comic]
Valerie
Oh no, I was shipping EthanXMike, but now I’m reminded that I like EthanXDanny!
Hazel
I feel like Danny and Ethan get along better than Mike and Ethan but it would be nice if Mike had some love.
ǝ snow ʍousɐ
I don’t know if Mike really cares about having relationships, though.
Valerie
On a related note, I need more EthanXMike content. Anyone have any fics or fan art or anything? ?
BBCC
Welcome, my friend, to multi shipping hell! 😀
ian livs
Smooth, dude.
Catman
Jeepers how fast was he moving?!?!
Indiana Bones
Oh no, he’s concussed!
Jeepers, how hard did he hit that friggin window?
abysswatcher1993
I approve this ship, but I hope Danny doesn’t repeat the same obsessive behavior that he did with his previous girlfriends. Also, is Ethan willing to a relationship after confessing his desire to “collect” exes?
Meagan
I think it was more his idea of getting action that he was excited about. This ship could transcend that.
CrazyJ
On another note, it’s ridiculous for Danny to expect Ethan was going to turn around and notice him. The only time people check behind them is if they are about to do something publicly inappropriate or something redirects their attention in that direction. Otherwise you can pretty much tail someone all day without them being aware of it.
Gerrico
I think you underestimate my crippling anxiety. I’m always glancing over my shoulder nervously.
J
There’s a reason why I have my phone out sometimes, and it’s to have the camera open so I can see behind me under the guise of taking a selfie.
Jamie
I’ve gotten really good at glancing into reflective surfaces to see around me without spinning around all the time.
seregiel
I look behind me when on campuses all the time – because if people didn’t have the roller skate shoes, they were running late to class with coffee in their hands, walking with their phone in their hand and being unaware or a giant cartload of books was being pushed around. The building common areas could have been renamed as commotion areas with complimentary hard hats for how many times I’ve been jostled.
Kat
Yeah, I checked behind me fairly regularly even before I took a Martial Arts class where the instructor emphasized that the easiest way to prevent a mugging was to be aware of your surroundings. Combine that with working in a factory for the last six years where the forklift drivers are somewhat less than careful and I’m actually pretty much keeping my head on a swivel at all times.
Leorale