‘If you want o check out my ass as I leave, that’s cool.’
Br44n5m
“America’s ass has nothing on these glutes”
poofdepoof
What are all these quotes from? #outoftheloop
SgtWadeyWilson
Pretty sure they’re hypothetical quotes from a more on-the-nose/over-the top hypothetical version of the next comic strip, and they’re being played for laughs.
It’s a common theme for webcomic comments.
LeslieBean4shizzle
I can’t speak for the others, but mine was from “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” season 3.
HeySo
Huh. I plugged that into google images and, while I didn’t find a gif for the scene in question, I did get the following results [in the order presented, though I did skip over several interposed images].
I.. I appreciate how they manage to form a narrative response to “Okay. I’ll leave. But I’m gonna leave sexy.”.
The symbolism has changed. Smoking was the sign of urbane maturity _or_depravity, depending on context (that used to be an important word) and whether it was a cigarette in a slim holder (good or classy bad), a plain cigarette (context), a pipe (suburban dad good) or a cigar (context) — now it’s the universal graphic signal for a bad’un.
I SO very hope so, because honestly, the amount of gushing he’s getting in the comments over how hot AND cool he is is somewhat disturbing considering what we know about the stuff he used to do. It’s rather sobering how much people are willing to overlook if they find somebody attractive. :/
Well, to be fair, the other character we know used to do the same stuff has changed, so why not him? I’m still wary, but I also prefer not to judge people over what they did wrong at 13.
And of course Sal is also hot and cool, which probably helps 🙂
Fortunately for those of us who haven’t read Willis’ other strips, new characters don’t come with any baggage. They can be accepted and discovered as they exist in DoA.
Given that you’re not going to make out with him (on account of your being corporeal) and you’re never going to see him suffer from lung cancer (because Willis’s readership will die of old age first) is the cigarette habit really such a deal-breaker?
It’s an immersion thing, I imagine. While we are all completed divided from the DoA world, the imagery can still conjure some surprisingly vivid sensations in some people. (I guarantee you every time I see a cigarette in a scene, I get a visceral ‘retreat’ impulse)
I don’t even know how to phrase this without sounding like an ass, but…at least in real life, where it matters…you should probably take a second and third look at the things you think about other people when you don’t know why you think them.
I’m not too worried about why I dislike Asher’s face since he’s not a real person and he’s the only character whose face I’ve gone ‘hmm, dislike, do not trust, very sus’. I’ve literally never had that thought or a similar thought about an actual person.
Somehow I hope he is the kind of badass good boy that can help Amber against Blaine&Co.
But if Willis wants to make all of our hearts stop, Asher is working for Blaine.
It will be interesting to see what new info we get on their past. Did he get busted for anything? Did Sal keep quiet about who else was involved in the first robbery?
144 thoughts on “Stakeout”
Ana Chronistic
aiming for next “Hot Mugshot Guy” candidate?
LeslieBean4shizzle
“Okay. I’ll leave. But I’m gonna leave sexy.”
Dean
‘If you want o check out my ass as I leave, that’s cool.’
Br44n5m
“America’s ass has nothing on these glutes”
poofdepoof
What are all these quotes from? #outoftheloop
SgtWadeyWilson
Pretty sure they’re hypothetical quotes from a more on-the-nose/over-the top hypothetical version of the next comic strip, and they’re being played for laughs.
It’s a common theme for webcomic comments.
LeslieBean4shizzle
I can’t speak for the others, but mine was from “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” season 3.
HeySo
Huh. I plugged that into google images and, while I didn’t find a gif for the scene in question, I did get the following results [in the order presented, though I did skip over several interposed images].
I.. I appreciate how they manage to form a narrative response to “Okay. I’ll leave. But I’m gonna leave sexy.”.
https://i.imgur.com/SgJHG4v.png
https://i.imgur.com/aj5s5cH.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/XADgCD9.gif
https://i.imgur.com/yDvAVaH.gif
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend looks a lot more interesting than I expected, though. 🙂
Br44n5m
Mine was in reference to a line from Avengers Endgame
Darkoneko
Asher is so chill
Arkan
Asher is about to become our new favorite or least favorite character.
timemonkey
If he wasn’t smoking that would be hot.
Rabid Rabbit
No, no, the smoking makes it extra hot. Don’t believe me? Touch the smoking end of the cancer stick. Temperature increase right there.
Felix
FACTS
Shen Hibiki
That’s the problem! The cancer stick is hotter than him!
But wait, does that mean that when you compare them, it makes him *cooler*?
DSL
The symbolism has changed. Smoking was the sign of urbane maturity _or_depravity, depending on context (that used to be an important word) and whether it was a cigarette in a slim holder (good or classy bad), a plain cigarette (context), a pipe (suburban dad good) or a cigar (context) — now it’s the universal graphic signal for a bad’un.
MatthewTheLucky
Whether he’s a villain or not, best character.
Kyrik Michalowski
I don’t know if I’ll go that far yet, Sal is still my number 1. But damn if Asher didn’t just earn himself a high spot in the rankings.
NerdHerder
Amber is already writing the fanfic about what happens next in her mind.
Kyrik Michalowski
Asher, you are a chill bro so far, and I am hoping you are a good guy now. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful change of pace?
Danielle
im gonna guess he probably is
Zaxares
I SO very hope so, because honestly, the amount of gushing he’s getting in the comments over how hot AND cool he is is somewhat disturbing considering what we know about the stuff he used to do. It’s rather sobering how much people are willing to overlook if they find somebody attractive. :/
thejeff
Well, to be fair, the other character we know used to do the same stuff has changed, so why not him? I’m still wary, but I also prefer not to judge people over what they did wrong at 13.
And of course Sal is also hot and cool, which probably helps 🙂
ESM
This is only Asher’s seventh appearance in the entire strip. All we know about him is that he used to be part of the shoplifting fandom
Charlie Spencer
Fortunately for those of us who haven’t read Willis’ other strips, new characters don’t come with any baggage. They can be accepted and discovered as they exist in DoA.
Woden
Was Asher even in It’s Walky! or Shortpacked? I don’t remember him, but I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if I simply forgot.
Regalli
He’s new!
Reltzik
On the one hand, he’s hot, perceptive, and self-aware.
On the other hand, he’s a smoker.
StClair
Yup.
oz
Hot perceptive and self-aware is… also how I’d describe Mike. So not necessrily a good sign.
leadsynth
But what happens when Asher gets drunk?
Dark
Honestly, he seems kinda reasonable right now.
Betty Anne
Fair.
If he loses the smoking habit, I can like him so far.
Aaron
Given that you’re not going to make out with him (on account of your being corporeal) and you’re never going to see him suffer from lung cancer (because Willis’s readership will die of old age first) is the cigarette habit really such a deal-breaker?
Snycke
It’s an immersion thing, I imagine. While we are all completed divided from the DoA world, the imagery can still conjure some surprisingly vivid sensations in some people. (I guarantee you every time I see a cigarette in a scene, I get a visceral ‘retreat’ impulse)
Artschoolrage
Oh no he’s hot
Katherine
^ This.
Sam
I don’t know why, but I actually don’t like this guy’s face and just find him incredibly suspicious.
ǝ snow ʍousɐ
Same.
ruhrow
Thirded.
Kyoulkoa
*Scruffy* Second
Deathjavu
I don’t even know how to phrase this without sounding like an ass, but…at least in real life, where it matters…you should probably take a second and third look at the things you think about other people when you don’t know why you think them.
Delicious Taffy
Some people just have suspicious faces.
Agemegos
My face suspects everyone!
Sam
I’m not too worried about why I dislike Asher’s face since he’s not a real person and he’s the only character whose face I’ve gone ‘hmm, dislike, do not trust, very sus’. I’ve literally never had that thought or a similar thought about an actual person.
Delicious Taffy
Then his eyes glow red and he mutates into his true monstrous form.
Hazel
…threesome?
BarerMender
If Amber gets to watch.
Stephen Bierce
Today’s strip is sponsored by Chevrolet Certified Service, or as I like to call them, Mister Goodstench.
mrnoidea
He’s perceptive as hell, I’ll give him that.
Chronos
Alarmingly so.
BBCC
God I really hope Asher is decent.
But considering the need for a shot of drama in the robbery arc and the lack of an on campus male antagonist, I’m not holding my breath just yet.
Kyrik Michalowski
You bring up excellent points, which does diminish my hope that he’s going to be a good guy. But maybe we’ll get lucky for once.
BBCC
I am choosing to ignore the red flags and hope this fictional character isn’t a shit head. On the grounds that I want to be optimistic.
I do not advise this for non-fictional people.
thejeff
Are there actual red flags I’m missing besides the history? Which was a long time ago when he was barely a teen.
I mean, we’ve very little of him in the present, but I don’t see anything that would be a flag if we were just meeting him for the first time.
BBCC
Stuff like the alt text. It’s making me nervous.
CJ
Somehow I hope he is the kind of badass good boy that can help Amber against Blaine&Co.
But if Willis wants to make all of our hearts stop, Asher is working for Blaine.
thejeff
It will be interesting to see what new info we get on their past. Did he get busted for anything? Did Sal keep quiet about who else was involved in the first robbery?
Diner Kinetic
Of course he’s an evil mastermind, he’s wearing a turtleneck
BarerMender
Right? It’s a wonder he’s not petting a white cat.
Delicious Taffy
He’s so smart, he doesn’t have time to worry about trivial things like whether or not his neck chafes.
Sunny
Isn’t it autumn and morning in-comic? A turtleneck sweater is perfectly acceptable under those circumstances.
GenJen
Good lord Willis, you nailed the art of smolder
butts
okay that’s a smug grin, i’m concerned
Kern Wallace
Mmmmm dunno, that face is a little smug-looking for my liking.
Bryy
Oh god that is a Damn You Willis if I ever saw one.
Hazel
I love how Amber gets further into a defensive stance in panel 4
AnvilPro
Lol, I love this guy
Piotr W
“You are transparent. I see plans within plans…”
Delicious Taffy
More like plants within plants.
Cuz he has a cigarette, you see.
Mechajin
Everyone saying “Man I hope Asher’s a good dude!” but like, homeboy was doing the DreamWorks Face while lighting his cig a couple strips ago so…..
Needfuldoer