I know Amber and AG don’t share memories now, but I’m wondering if Amber knows about the grappling hook. If she does, Walky is in for an awesome surprise.
“I gave you my blessing, bro! I’m trying really hard not to give a shit about your dating life! Please stop making me give a shit about your dating life!”
It’s a damn good option. Though I suspect ‘Up Here, We Can Be Garbage’ and its Walky-Amber cover were too recent for the same character combo to pop up again so soon. Maybe Dina’ll get a good line sometime soon?
In that case, Willis srsly needs to stop having his characters call her short. I just looked it up and the average for women in America is 5’4″. Jeez.
Angie
as a woman who is the average hight at 5’4″, I get called short very often. most guys and about half the girls I know are taller than me so I seem short even though I’m average.
Zee
5’3 is miniature
– a 5’6 woman
MK
Average for the whole country isn’t the same as average for the younger generation. Doesn’t account for variations across ethnic backgrounds either.
A 5’4” white girl at college in Indiana would definitely be “short” among her peer group.
I forsee that childhood poverty, and its attendant malnutrition (literally “bad nutrition”, not food scarcity) in the USA is going to lead to generations of shorter people. We should enjoy (among other things) fielding national teams which can compete successfully in volleyball and basketball while we can.
Like, I’m 5’0″ and I once dated a fellow who was 6’3″. I didn’t hold it against him or anything, he can’t help it. It’s just, he was so tall that I couldn’t hold his hand without feeling like I should cross a street.
You know what why not? This feels like a great time to get busy, not like there’s any other dire matters that need to be addressed….god I’m cracking up at this now.
Amber is trying so hard to disprove his playground ball assessment and is forced to concede.
In a few strips something is going to knock that feeling of what is missing loose. At least the longer the tension, the more satisfying the release (maybe.)
I thought you meant Thatcher from rainbow 6 and I was gonna be like DAM RIGHT I WANNA SEE THAT MAN NAKEY but then I realized you meant Margaret Thatcher and I got sad
Still no reveal of whether Mike’s alive or dead yet. I would Damn You Willis, but I’ve depleted my supply and haven’t gotten around to getting more yet.
At this point, I’m half expecting Mike to just show up for class or lunch or whatever entirely fine (or with a bandage or a cast on his arm or something) and no further explanation to take place for months.
While Sal has complicated feelings to Walky, to amber, and to Walky and amber dating, I’m pretty dang sure she would prefere to not be involved in their sex life.
I had the weirdest fucking dream playing out the next good bit of this storyline except the dingy apartment complex from the night before got transformed in my subconscious to this beautiful fucking architectural monolith made of glass panes in the same shape.
Also Amazi-girl flipping around and running up walls in real time? Looks amazing. I don’t care how asleep I was.
Or if you read It’s Walky.
I am slowly warming to Dumbingverse Sal, but I still loathe her in the Walkyverse and find that version of her very much a boner killer.
82 thoughts on “Playground”
Doctor_Who
It also makes the same sound as a playground ball when struck.
If things get kinky between Walky and Amber, anyone walking past the door will think a dodgeball game is going on.
Lokitsu
I doubt Amber will be dodging any balls.
Marsh Maryrose
I know Amber and AG don’t share memories now, but I’m wondering if Amber knows about the grappling hook. If she does, Walky is in for an awesome surprise.
King Daniel
The grappling hook was obtained before they stopped sharing memories, so she most likely does.
Arianod
Never mind memories, you’d think Amber’s body would be at least sore after that night…
ValdVin
Panel four: Amber, above all else, respects the scientific method and observation of evidence.
Clif
But she should test her recollection. For Science.
Doctor_Who
But who will be the control group?
ValdVin
“For Science!” is a mating call to some couples, like Agatha and Gil.
ian livs
‘If you were looking out for me, you wouldn’t make me look at this.’
Regalli
“I gave you my blessing, bro! I’m trying really hard not to give a shit about your dating life! Please stop making me give a shit about your dating life!”
Stephen Bierce
*plays the U2 version of “Maggie’s Farm/Cold Turkey” on the hacked Muzak*
ValdVin
Huh. I just noticed that Banner Image Walky is cheating on Amber.
Terry
Ironically, in my banner image, Amber is cheating on Walky. With a fanfic of Batman and Superman.
Delicious Taffy
Fanfic does not count as cheating. Let’s not go wild with fantasy, here.
Azhrei Vep
In mine, Ruth and Billie are having a sad threesome with their buddy Jack.
Deanatay
In mine, Becky and Dina are cheating on absolutely nobody.
MK
My banner image is a very lonely Blowjob Cat.
Zee
Technically they’re not dating anymore so it doesn’t count
shadowcell
Dumbing of Age Book 10: My Butt is Round and Supple, Not Unlike a Playground Ball
Regalli
It’s a damn good option. Though I suspect ‘Up Here, We Can Be Garbage’ and its Walky-Amber cover were too recent for the same character combo to pop up again so soon. Maybe Dina’ll get a good line sometime soon?
King Daniel
There was ”Renounce Magical Thinking and Embrace Empirical Evidence” from Dina just last chapter.
Keulen
DoA Book 10: I’m Anxious ‘Cause I Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Hot Bod
Deanatay
DoA Book 10: We’re Always Thinking Of You, Y’Know Like You’re Baseball Or Grandma Naked Or Whatever.
DailyBrad
The first four panels are life.
Leorale
Amber is 5’3″ in boots, why would she disparage Walky for being a height that’s reasonably easy to smooch?
Short dudes 4ever.
BBCC
She’s 5’3ish normally, I think it was 5’5 in boots.
Leorale
In that case, Willis srsly needs to stop having his characters call her short. I just looked it up and the average for women in America is 5’4″. Jeez.
Angie
as a woman who is the average hight at 5’4″, I get called short very often. most guys and about half the girls I know are taller than me so I seem short even though I’m average.
Zee
5’3 is miniature
– a 5’6 woman
MK
Average for the whole country isn’t the same as average for the younger generation. Doesn’t account for variations across ethnic backgrounds either.
A 5’4” white girl at college in Indiana would definitely be “short” among her peer group.
ValdVin
I forsee that childhood poverty, and its attendant malnutrition (literally “bad nutrition”, not food scarcity) in the USA is going to lead to generations of shorter people. We should enjoy (among other things) fielding national teams which can compete successfully in volleyball and basketball while we can.
Leorale
Like, I’m 5’0″ and I once dated a fellow who was 6’3″. I didn’t hold it against him or anything, he can’t help it. It’s just, he was so tall that I couldn’t hold his hand without feeling like I should cross a street.
Agemegos
My mother was 5’0″. She claimed to be 5’¼”, but she was 5’0″. My father was 6’7″.
Jo Giggles
I’m 5’1.5″ and my tallest partner was 6’4″… that was already really difficult. I can’t imagine such a height difference. Heck!
miri
My mum is probably a smudge under 5′ now now but claims to be 5’½” still I think (possibly even 5’1″ which I don’t think she ever was.
On a good day when my neck and back aren’t a mess, I’m 5’2″ but most of the time I’m more like 5’1″. My husband is 6’7″.
Our two girls are tall, it’ll be interesting to see if No. 3 bucks the trend or not!
Thysbe
Oh huh. I feel really dwarfed as a 4’7″ person. Call me short to save y’all some grief.
He Who Abides
My fiancee would love you. She’s 4’9″, and she wants to find someone who she doesn’t have to look up at.
BBCC
Oh Sal, this is what you get for coming back to Indiana for school. 😛
Tacos
Oh so I’m the same height as Walky. Neat.
DailyBrad
Same, just stockier. Thankfully not to Ross extent.
Newllend(henryvolt)
You know what why not? This feels like a great time to get busy, not like there’s any other dire matters that need to be addressed….god I’m cracking up at this now.
LeslieBean4shizzle
Gar-Bage-Scow!
Gar-Bage-Scow!
Wooo!!
**shakes pompoms**
King Daniel
I’m pretty sure this ship has been named the SS Garbage Skowl. 😛
Keulen
Yeah, I’m definitely still shipping them.
RacingTurtle
Thinking about naked people you don’t want to be attracted to while aroused has always seemed a risky proposition to me.
Like that Hark! A Vagrant strip about rivals. Fast track to accidentally ending up with an Iron Lady fetish, or worse
RacingTurtle
I think there might also be an Oglaf on the subject, but I’m not sure
Delicious Taffy
You can usually count on there being an Oglaf.
Roborat
And an XKCD.
Suet
*re–calibrates height chart* Dammit.
Shane
Amber is trying so hard to disprove his playground ball assessment and is forced to concede.
In a few strips something is going to knock that feeling of what is missing loose. At least the longer the tension, the more satisfying the release (maybe.)
abysswatcher1993
Nobody wants to think about Thatcher naked, Willis! Conservative women aren’t that attractive.
Keulen
I only find conservative women attractive until they start talking and reveal themselves to be conservatives.
ValdVin
To steal a line from (I think) Florence King, “If only I could put a paper bag over their personality”.
Jay
I thought you meant Thatcher from rainbow 6 and I was gonna be like DAM RIGHT I WANNA SEE THAT MAN NAKEY but then I realized you meant Margaret Thatcher and I got sad
DarkoNeko
/o\
Clif
You would think the Wall Street Journal would have a chart showing the shifting demand for Nickels.
OBBWG
You mean like Mike Nickles? Oh, wait, he spelled his name Nichols.
Is that the Mike everyone is asking about? He died in 2014 after a long and successful career.
Keulen
Still no reveal of whether Mike’s alive or dead yet. I would Damn You Willis, but I’ve depleted my supply and haven’t gotten around to getting more yet.
LeslieBean4shizzle
At this point, I’m half expecting Mike to just show up for class or lunch or whatever entirely fine (or with a bandage or a cast on his arm or something) and no further explanation to take place for months.
Opus the Poet
Mike will no longer be a topic of conversation among the cast, and will never come up again in the comic, ditto Blaine and Toe-Dad.
A few years from now as everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving in-comic Mike shows up in a neck brace.
Bagge
While Sal has complicated feelings to Walky, to amber, and to Walky and amber dating, I’m pretty dang sure she would prefere to not be involved in their sex life.
Minder
I had the weirdest fucking dream playing out the next good bit of this storyline except the dingy apartment complex from the night before got transformed in my subconscious to this beautiful fucking architectural monolith made of glass panes in the same shape.
Also Amazi-girl flipping around and running up walls in real time? Looks amazing. I don’t care how asleep I was.
Delicious Taffy
Amazi-Girl has the power of Flowmotion, and that monolith was just Mike’s Station of Awakening.
Björn
No one thinks of Sal that way.
Plasma Mongoose
Sal being used as a boner killer seems odd to me.
Meagan
It literally only makes sense if you are her sibling or have trauma related to her. For anyone else, she’s a boner maker.
LeslieBean4shizzle
Or if you read It’s Walky.
I am slowly warming to Dumbingverse Sal, but I still loathe her in the Walkyverse and find that version of her very much a boner killer.
Sirksome
I know Walky’s reading “Math” the critically acclaimed series of novels, but what is Sal reading?
Nono