“A hug machine, also known as a hug box, a squeeze machine, or a squeeze box, is a therapeutic device designed to calm hypersensitive persons, usually individuals with autism spectrum disorders.”
I used to sleep with one in college. Then I ended up really hurting my foot during the night somehow, so I stopped using it incase it was the causative factor.
Overshare, but–
I should try using mine again. I was liking it, but it turns out it’s not great (for me, at least) to wake up from a trauma dream feeling something on you like that. But that was a flareup that has since subsided, so, could get back to it.
Another unasked for suggestion: Try a weighted plushie! They don’t trap you and generally fall off while you’re sleeping but are great for going to sleep.
No, buy it now!
If you wait until the Winter, the prices are more likely to be higher… or maybe not. I don’t really watch prices for weighted blankets.
I’m pretty sure “autumn” stuff is available (in smaller quantities) at normal prices year-round, and stores just do that thing where they’ll hike it up toward the end of summer so they can put on a “big discount” during peak purchase times, like fall and winter. Or yeah, they crank it up way high and pretend the big price has anything to do with demand or whatever, so you feel like you’re getting a deal.
This is a really random question, but personality wise you remind me of someone I know from a discord server im in… You don’t happen to make electronic music under the name neon, do you? Lol
There was a thing on Twitter, back when Twitter was usable and called Twitter, which asked adult-diagnosis autistics what childhood traits they couldn’t believe nobody saw sooner. And I thought “Well, my entire personality, but…”
But nobody knew. It wasn’t that my parents and teachers didn’t see the traits, it’s that they had no idea that was what autism was. Back when I was a kid, “autism” meant frickin’ Rain Man. I was in my twenties before I even heard the term “Asperger’s”, never mind that it was problematic and we shouldn’t use it.
I’ll never forget a co-worker telling about a TV show he saw where a character had “ass burgers.” I couldn’t correct him because I’d never heard of either.
Taffy
Wasn’t that an episode of South Park? I haven’t seen it, but I have a vague memory of someone saying that in a Cartman voice.
Joyce continues to impress by not waking up with a hangover. Walky and Dorothy too for that matter. We know Walky was especially thrashed while Amber got drunk and a hangover after seemingly one drink.
It might be genetic or she drank water as frequently as she drank xxx jug liquor or cook herself a large flank steak, pan-fried in salted butter. Then ate that, put on a pair of wet socks and went to sleep.
It’s weird how many people don’t know this, but if you have a headache after drinking you’re just dehydrated. The solution is to drink more water. Works before or after the fact.
I think she may have just been enjoying Joe Cuddles so much that she forgot to continue drinking for the rest of the night, lol. She might be hungover, still, but that feeling gets absolutely dominated by Joe Bliss.
I have just turned 40 and established at my birthday party I can still drink a few glasses of Pimm’s back to back followed by a wine glass because we’d run out of champagne ones of Prosecco, with just a pint of water before turning n, without hangovers…
However, as of yesterday, I have resumed a medication that advises me not to drink at all so should probably double-check why before deciding if an occasional drink is still worth it.
they really need better labeling, to distinguish between “makes you much drunker than you expect” and “will turn off your liver and kill you”
Sere
True that. I once misread medication… turned out you couldn’t have alcoholic drinks for 3 days AFTER ceasing use. That was the worst 2 drinks of my life.
we know he keeps in shape/works out at the gym at least but i don’t think there’s a mention of him on any kinda team (tho other than aiming for a sports scholarship i imagine most wouldn’t have time during college on top of studying as well)
Because just because you’re big doesn’t mean you want to play sports.
i was literally harassed by the football coach in high school because he couldn’t understand I didn’t want to play.
Those fuckers get ridiculous, too. At one of my schools, kids would get pulled out of class and basically yelled at if they looked the part but didn’t join a team.
207 thoughts on “Smooshed”
Thag Simmons
Good for her!
Hexx
There’s that possible autism showing through. Joyce would do very well with a weighted blanket.
Despada
I feel like Joe is the type to 100% research into something like that and buy her one for Christmas or her birthday.
Lathari
“A hug machine, also known as a hug box, a squeeze machine, or a squeeze box, is a therapeutic device designed to calm hypersensitive persons, usually individuals with autism spectrum disorders.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hug_machine
Ana Chronistic
smoosh
AbacusWizard
smooosh
woobie
boosh
Needfuldoer
Squish that
catJoyce.Adept
Ha! I know this one.
Red
That is adorable adwubdiwbatyvqycqyrhfsv
Doctor_Who
In the end, it won’t be Dorothy OR Joe who turns out to be Joyce’s true love. She’ll leave both for a weighted blanket.
Ana Chronistic
if it’s like mine, it’s less fun to cuddle and also, despite its unwieldiness, not weighty enough
250 lbs. sounds like an improvement
Decidedly Orthogonal
More Ana lore!
Moranalore!
Lumino
Well now, I think we’ve narrowed down the topic of their Slipshine.
Michael Steamweed
“Joyce Gets a Smoosh”
“Joe Performs a Smoosh”
“Joe and Joyce Play Smoosh or Woosh”
Hacksaw
Nailed it.
Pun intended.
Ana Chronistic
Joyce has her corn ground to a fine paste, apparently
Michael Steamweed
Not sayin’ some people are into corn-bred, but some people are into corn-bred.
VolticEXE
Me & my Fiance do this, its funny. They call me their Big Ol’ Teddy Bear.
Jeremiah
That is exactly what Joyce called Joe one time! It was foreshadowing!
Sirksome
Joyce just reminded me I need a new weighted blanket. It’s summer though. Should probably wait a bit before buying.
Jo_cubstar
I have one with a removable washable bamboo cover, and the bamboo fabric stays nice m cold all year long, even in 35c temps
True Survivor
I used to sleep with one in college. Then I ended up really hurting my foot during the night somehow, so I stopped using it incase it was the causative factor.
Yumi
Overshare, but–
I should try using mine again. I was liking it, but it turns out it’s not great (for me, at least) to wake up from a trauma dream feeling something on you like that. But that was a flareup that has since subsided, so, could get back to it.
Mollyscribbles
Would it help if you only had it on your torso? I find I dislike it when my legs are pinned, but it’s great on my upper body.
Nymph
Another unasked for suggestion: Try a weighted plushie! They don’t trap you and generally fall off while you’re sleeping but are great for going to sleep.
Mr. Random
No, buy it now!
If you wait until the Winter, the prices are more likely to be higher… or maybe not. I don’t really watch prices for weighted blankets.
Taffy
I’m pretty sure “autumn” stuff is available (in smaller quantities) at normal prices year-round, and stores just do that thing where they’ll hike it up toward the end of summer so they can put on a “big discount” during peak purchase times, like fall and winter. Or yeah, they crank it up way high and pretend the big price has anything to do with demand or whatever, so you feel like you’re getting a deal.
Terry
Advanced weighted blanket.
True Survivor
Yeah. In panels 1-3 I was thinking, “cool. Like me she likes weight on her when trying to sleep.”
In panels 4-6, I realized this may be something else.
James
Given that it’s Joyce… I’d say 50/50 chance of being one or the other. Or both.
Michael Steamweed
I’m thinking both.
Paradoxius
Temple Grandin but make it horny.
Jo_cubstar
Aaaaah the autistic urge for ***pressure*** lmao ?. This is so relatable
NGPZ
right?
Joyce is probably melting in place right now ??
Jo_cubstar
This is a really random question, but personality wise you remind me of someone I know from a discord server im in… You don’t happen to make electronic music under the name neon, do you? Lol
NGPZ
Erm, no?
But I do work on several indie game dev teams via discord, im a programmer (my handle is just my name here lowercase LOL)
jeffepp
Joyce kink revealed
HueSatLight
Joyce gettin lucky.
Stephen Bierce
Boy, you’re gonna Carry That Weight/Carry That Weight a long time
Bicycle Bill
I had a song in mind too … “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My ⃥B⃥r⃥o⃥t⃥h⃥e⃥r⃥ Lover”.
Segnosaur
I was thinking if the song “under pressure” by queen.
Yumi
Hover text is, once again, a vibe.
Diagnosed autistic at 29 (meaning… this year), and having frequent moments of “Damn, really has been this whole time…”
Wereg
I’m right there with you. No idea how I didn’t realise it before.
DinaJoyce
Adhd, not autism, for me, but same!
Daibhid C
There was a thing on Twitter, back when Twitter was usable and called Twitter, which asked adult-diagnosis autistics what childhood traits they couldn’t believe nobody saw sooner. And I thought “Well, my entire personality, but…”
But nobody knew. It wasn’t that my parents and teachers didn’t see the traits, it’s that they had no idea that was what autism was. Back when I was a kid, “autism” meant frickin’ Rain Man. I was in my twenties before I even heard the term “Asperger’s”, never mind that it was problematic and we shouldn’t use it.
BarerMender
I’ll never forget a co-worker telling about a TV show he saw where a character had “ass burgers.” I couldn’t correct him because I’d never heard of either.
Taffy
Wasn’t that an episode of South Park? I haven’t seen it, but I have a vague memory of someone saying that in a Cartman voice.
Sirksome
Joyce continues to impress by not waking up with a hangover. Walky and Dorothy too for that matter. We know Walky was especially thrashed while Amber got drunk and a hangover after seemingly one drink.
UrsulaDavina
It might be genetic or she drank water as frequently as she drank xxx jug liquor or cook herself a large flank steak, pan-fried in salted butter. Then ate that, put on a pair of wet socks and went to sleep.
Amelie Wikström
It’s weird how many people don’t know this, but if you have a headache after drinking you’re just dehydrated. The solution is to drink more water. Works before or after the fact.
Ben
Wet socks?
Throwatron
I think she may have just been enjoying Joe Cuddles so much that she forgot to continue drinking for the rest of the night, lol. She might be hungover, still, but that feeling gets absolutely dominated by Joe Bliss.
Miri
I have just turned 40 and established at my birthday party I can still drink a few glasses of Pimm’s back to back followed by a wine glass because we’d run out of champagne ones of Prosecco, with just a pint of water before turning n, without hangovers…
However, as of yesterday, I have resumed a medication that advises me not to drink at all so should probably double-check why before deciding if an occasional drink is still worth it.
Adept
Please do check
Taffy
Turns out the reason is “it gives you telepathy” and they’re worried you’ll go all Tetsuo on everything.
HueSatLight
they really need better labeling, to distinguish between “makes you much drunker than you expect” and “will turn off your liver and kill you”
Sere
True that. I once misread medication… turned out you couldn’t have alcoholic drinks for 3 days AFTER ceasing use. That was the worst 2 drinks of my life.
Proto_Eevee
filing this under “wow, relatable! oh wait that’s more autism”
Rose by Any other Name
Ayup.
Ben
Why hasn’t Joe played football? Or has he, and we just don’t know it?
Baroncognito
Probably because his dad is a doctor.
Reltzik
I don’t think he does sports in general.
Ben
Could be. “Original Joe” seemed like “jerk jock”
Jeremiah
I think he said one time that he mostly exercise to look attractive so I don’t think he particularly about sports.
anon
we know he keeps in shape/works out at the gym at least but i don’t think there’s a mention of him on any kinda team (tho other than aiming for a sports scholarship i imagine most wouldn’t have time during college on top of studying as well)
GingerMadman
Because just because you’re big doesn’t mean you want to play sports.
i was literally harassed by the football coach in high school because he couldn’t understand I didn’t want to play.
Taffy
Those fuckers get ridiculous, too. At one of my schools, kids would get pulled out of class and basically yelled at if they looked the part but didn’t join a team.
Michael Steamweed