Issue 25 of Lost Light (an amazing amazing comic book about transformers) just came out, and the word “simpatico” was used as a call back in it
Reltzik
Willis has done Transformers product before. Maybe he’s an alpha- or beta-reader or something?
thereaverofdarkness
Maybe Lost Light copied Willis.
Deathjavu
The comic was made months ago, but the title in the URL can be changed right up until the comic goes up.
David M Willis
The URL can be easily altered, but not the filename of the strip. I’d have to delete the page entirely, plus all the various permutations of the comic strip image, and start over.
but honestly the answer is “we are simpatico” is not a phrase original to James Roberts, and its timeliness in respect to the last issue of LL is a complete coincidence — hell, when I wrote this strip, the last issue was gonna come out in, like, September or so, IIRC.
Walky, honey, there’s an easy out here – just say ‘I’m fine’. It sounds good but it’s also politely sad enough to spare her feelings if she’s watching for it and you think she’ll be sad you’re happy.
Although Dorothy’d have to be in a way crappier place to be sad you were happy (as opposed to being sad they broke up and she was still sad or being sad she was no longer the source of said happiness).
Nonsense. The EASY out is to pretend to be a mysterious stranger belonging to a disenfranchised branch of European royalty. “You are mistaken, unknown yet beautiful stranger. The Duke of Thingley does not know a ‘Walky’.”
I always go with the non-committal grunt that doesn’t say anything beyond a vague “eh” but sounds like agreement with whatever people want to hear while fending off further interaction.
….
…. crap, that’s why my social life is non-existent, isn’t it?
My preferred method was to answer that I’m “exceedingly average”. And if further pressed “exceedingly average, bordering on mundane”. If they still didn’t take the hint I’d sigh and shake my head sadly before moving in the general direction of elsewhere. I won’t claim it’s the BEST method, but its success rate in closing down that particular line of questioning is excellent.
thejeff
I’ve taken to conspicuously checking my pulse.
MatthewTheLucky
Personally, I’ve found that sincere honesty is usually unnerving enough to make people go away.
I’m still hoping for a rekindling but I know it’s probably not going to happen and that makes me sad 🙁 I like Walky and Amber don’t get me wrong I just like Walky X Dorothy more.
I like Walky X Dorothy too but the more I think about it the more I realize Dorothy can do better. I know I know, they’re both flawed and essentially good people, but she needs someone to be an equal partner and raise her up more than she needs a goofy boy to watch cartoons with. Walky’s just not there yet.
Whereas I think she’s got enough of the “raise her up” herself and she badly needs some goofy in her life. Joyce can provide some shenanigans, but I think she needs it in a partner too.
Yes. Dorothy can do better. Dorothy knows she can do better. Walky knows she can do better. From the first Walky was just a temporary throw-away goofy boyfriend, and even if she reached the point of loving him, he was still expendable if it interfered with her goals.
Whether Amber can do better is a tricky question.
thejeff
That she’s focused on her goals doesn’t mean Walky wasn’t good for her.
She did fall in love with him, because he was goofy and because he could step up when needed.
He accepted that, he supported her, he gave her space when she needed it.
Would a better boyfriend for her be one that wasn’t expendable? One that would actually interfere with her leaving when she can transfer into Yale?
thejeff
Besides that, I don’t really believe in this “can do better” nonsense. Partners aren’t rated on some scale you can move up. The whole “he’s not good enough for you” thing is bullshit.
They can be bad for you: abusive or some such. Or sometimes just not a good fit. But that’s different.
Jay
^^^^^ THIS Walky and Dorothy were a great fit not because they were able to challenge each other intellectually but because they cared for each other and were willing to push themselves to improve for the other and just relax around each other. I’m not saying AxW can’t I’m just saying that WxD did perfectly.
Jay
Why do people need to do better than “this person makes me really really really happy and cares for me” I’m sorry it just really fucking pisses me off
I absolutely despise the “they can do better” argument. If people make each other happy I don’t see why they have to challenge each other. Walky wanted to be better for Dorothy and Dorothy was able to actually relax around Walky, something she doesn’t do very often.
In order to reach old Danny’s old status you haft to be constantly introduced too scenarios where you have a good chance of not messing things up only to mess it up. To grasp defeat from the jaws of Victory one might say.
Damnit, Walky! Just tell Dotty you moved on lickety-split with Amber. People need to stop getting offended that their exes need love, and just be happy that they found it. And you know what? I think our golden atheist friend can pull that off.
Better than she can pull off good grades….*snicker*
103 thoughts on “Simpatico”
Doctor_Who
*sniffles in Lost Light*
Seriously, the word “Simpatico” is gonna be super heartwarming to me from now on.
Kyrik Michalowski
Smooth Walky, smooth.
Nono
Well, he hasn’t gotten his chest hair in yet.
Jamie
I thought he had one. I mean, exactly one.
Needfuldoer
You mean “will have”.
Pterodactyl Ghost
I don’t think “subtle” is part of Walky’s vocabulary.
Diner Kinetic
I’ve never seen someone try to adhere to social convention and fail so, so badly
King Daniel
Walky is a master of the Suspiciously Specific Denial.
shadowcell
Dumbing of Age Book 9: Just Extremely Void of the Touch of A Woman, So Far As You Know
Keulen
Dumbing of Age Book 9: I Just Feel Terrible Because of How Girlfriendless I Am
DaveM
Dumbing of Age Book 9: Yeah, we are simpatico.
wwwhhattt
Dumbing of Age Book 9: “How’re You Doing” “Pretty Good”
LeslieBean4Shizzle
Aww… sad Dorothy is sad.
vacantVisionary
HOW DID YOU TIME THIS YOU WRITE THESE MONTHS IN ADVANCE
GreatContagion
I’m not sure of the significance of this timing. What’s up?
Catman
It’s a Lost Light reference
adjudicus
Issue 25 of Lost Light (an amazing amazing comic book about transformers) just came out, and the word “simpatico” was used as a call back in it
Reltzik
Willis has done Transformers product before. Maybe he’s an alpha- or beta-reader or something?
thereaverofdarkness
Maybe Lost Light copied Willis.
Deathjavu
The comic was made months ago, but the title in the URL can be changed right up until the comic goes up.
David M Willis
The URL can be easily altered, but not the filename of the strip. I’d have to delete the page entirely, plus all the various permutations of the comic strip image, and start over.
but honestly the answer is “we are simpatico” is not a phrase original to James Roberts, and its timeliness in respect to the last issue of LL is a complete coincidence — hell, when I wrote this strip, the last issue was gonna come out in, like, September or so, IIRC.
Nono
Back to calling him ‘Walky’ instead of ‘David’, I see.
ShinyNeen
Well, he did ask her to!
Stephen Bierce
Today’s strip is sponsored by Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese. “Creamy, Cheesy Goodness”.
BBCC
Walky, honey, there’s an easy out here – just say ‘I’m fine’. It sounds good but it’s also politely sad enough to spare her feelings if she’s watching for it and you think she’ll be sad you’re happy.
Although Dorothy’d have to be in a way crappier place to be sad you were happy (as opposed to being sad they broke up and she was still sad or being sad she was no longer the source of said happiness).
Bagge
Nonsense. The EASY out is to pretend to be a mysterious stranger belonging to a disenfranchised branch of European royalty. “You are mistaken, unknown yet beautiful stranger. The Duke of Thingley does not know a ‘Walky’.”
BBCC
Of course! I really should brush up on my knowledge of Thingley’s government – its a beautiful place. 😛
Dean
Ever since the Thingley Revolution, the Duke’s role in government has been largely ceremonial.
Bagge
They say he fled to the colonies to live a life in exile.
Reltzik
I always go with the non-committal grunt that doesn’t say anything beyond a vague “eh” but sounds like agreement with whatever people want to hear while fending off further interaction.
….
…. crap, that’s why my social life is non-existent, isn’t it?
Bagge
Sarah is taking notes!
DaveM
My preferred method was to answer that I’m “exceedingly average”. And if further pressed “exceedingly average, bordering on mundane”. If they still didn’t take the hint I’d sigh and shake my head sadly before moving in the general direction of elsewhere. I won’t claim it’s the BEST method, but its success rate in closing down that particular line of questioning is excellent.
thejeff
I’ve taken to conspicuously checking my pulse.
MatthewTheLucky
Personally, I’ve found that sincere honesty is usually unnerving enough to make people go away.
WikiDreamer
*sigh*
Amber & Walky
…yeah, I ship it
Jay
It’s one of my minor ships but yeah it’s adorable. I still want my WalkyXDorothy to come back but I’m content with this
Roborat
Your avatar is terrifying.
newllend(henryvolt)
This encounter had no good outcomes.
Goki
Depends on what you consider a good outcome
Clif
The school is not on fire. This is a good outcome.
newllend(henryvolt)
Eh Idk
Raen
I’d say lesson 1 of adulthood is that no one cares how you’re doing, but frankly, I think this is something you learn long before adulthood.
Alanari
A few do. The key is to find those. They usually are called true friends.
Jay
I’m still hoping for a rekindling but I know it’s probably not going to happen and that makes me sad 🙁 I like Walky and Amber don’t get me wrong I just like Walky X Dorothy more.
Badgermole
I like Walky X Dorothy too but the more I think about it the more I realize Dorothy can do better. I know I know, they’re both flawed and essentially good people, but she needs someone to be an equal partner and raise her up more than she needs a goofy boy to watch cartoons with. Walky’s just not there yet.
thejeff
Whereas I think she’s got enough of the “raise her up” herself and she badly needs some goofy in her life. Joyce can provide some shenanigans, but I think she needs it in a partner too.
Clif
Yes. Dorothy can do better. Dorothy knows she can do better. Walky knows she can do better. From the first Walky was just a temporary throw-away goofy boyfriend, and even if she reached the point of loving him, he was still expendable if it interfered with her goals.
Whether Amber can do better is a tricky question.
thejeff
That she’s focused on her goals doesn’t mean Walky wasn’t good for her.
She did fall in love with him, because he was goofy and because he could step up when needed.
He accepted that, he supported her, he gave her space when she needed it.
Would a better boyfriend for her be one that wasn’t expendable? One that would actually interfere with her leaving when she can transfer into Yale?
thejeff
Besides that, I don’t really believe in this “can do better” nonsense. Partners aren’t rated on some scale you can move up. The whole “he’s not good enough for you” thing is bullshit.
They can be bad for you: abusive or some such. Or sometimes just not a good fit. But that’s different.
Jay
^^^^^ THIS Walky and Dorothy were a great fit not because they were able to challenge each other intellectually but because they cared for each other and were willing to push themselves to improve for the other and just relax around each other. I’m not saying AxW can’t I’m just saying that WxD did perfectly.
Jay
Why do people need to do better than “this person makes me really really really happy and cares for me” I’m sorry it just really fucking pisses me off
Jay
I absolutely despise the “they can do better” argument. If people make each other happy I don’t see why they have to challenge each other. Walky wanted to be better for Dorothy and Dorothy was able to actually relax around Walky, something she doesn’t do very often.
newllend(henryvolt)
In order to reach old Danny’s old status you haft to be constantly introduced too scenarios where you have a good chance of not messing things up only to mess it up. To grasp defeat from the jaws of Victory one might say.
Walky had no chance here.
newllend(henryvolt)
oops sorry this was supposed to be a reply to sporky.
BBCC
This is what shipping OT3s is for.
Sporky
Can we change “Danny it up” to “Walky it up”? I’m kinda feeling that.
Doopyboop
I concur.
DailyBrad
Oh, Dotty, nooo.
Stu
With catlike tread there.
Roborat
But what prey are they stealing upon?
tirachokko
oh walky (oh everyone really in the strip!)
Tacos
Aw damn. The word “simpatico” reminds me that Lost Light ended and now I’m sad.
abysswatcher1993
Walky, your attempts at covering your relationship with Amber are just worsening Dorothy’s insecurities, you idiot!
thereaverofdarkness
Damnit, Walky! Just tell Dotty you moved on lickety-split with Amber. People need to stop getting offended that their exes need love, and just be happy that they found it. And you know what? I think our golden atheist friend can pull that off.
Better than she can pull off good grades….*snicker*
BBCC
Better grades than Walky’s.
Deadjolras
I wish I had Dorothy’s grades, to be honest.
Jay
Dorothy’s shitty grade is my dream grade. I just don’t have the focus lol
Bagge
EVERYTHING IS FINE-NOT FINE IN A NONSPECIFIC WAY THAT DOESN’T NEED TO BURDEN YOU
Needfuldoer
EVERYTHING IS FINE NOTHING IS THE MATTER.
thejeff