True enough, but some things invite it more than others. In theory, one could measure it by the amount of fanfiction it actually spawns. Rule 34 means there will be at least one person wanking to it, but I think there will be more slash from today’s strip than, from, say, this strip:
It looks like Joe has the ability to shrink his underwear to make him look sexier. This skill must come in very handy for him. I know it’s the angle, but still…
It takes a while for some people. I’m genuinely shocked that I hadn’t grown true facial hair up until now, and it’s still partially peach fuzz with some dark and I’m 22.
I know how Danny feels, my g/f broke up with me just a few months ago. Hurts. Best friend of 15 years
I am not, in fact, that thrown off, and am merely reacting this way for comedic effect. I’m sorry if I offended anyone but keep in mind that I did mention that it’s nice that fans of the other gender are getting some eye-candy, it’s just not my thing personally.
Think of the rest of us who have to endure boobies. We get to look at some nice male frontal. We are enjoying it! Oh yes we are enjoying it. It took me a moment to actually remember to read the dang comic, oh yes we are enjoying it.
That explains far too much about my “little” brother.
Pagannerd
…It’s like, I want to know? But at the same time, I don’t want to know. If that makes any sense.
MLEst1
MY younger brother used to walk around the house in his underwear every night. He only stopped… less than half a year ago I think? He’s 13 now. It was horrifying. There are some things you don’t want to know.
I love the original Middle English version of that poem. It is so awesome.
Joebo
But Mousie, thou are no thy-lane,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men,
Gang aft agley,
An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,
For promis’d joy!
Joana
As a person who does not have english as her first language, I can’t understand a single sentence from that poem…
MLEst1
I’m not sure whether that poem is harder or easier to read than chatspeak/1337speak. This worries me.
Given that it’s only been a full day and night since Dorothy broke up with him and the circumstances of their relationship, I highly doubt that Danny will get over her too soon. I’m not saying that he’ll always be like he is right now, but he’s going to need time to recover.
Pajamas went out with advent of central air. Sure I used to wear them, when I lived in a century old house whose hardwood floors were like grim, icy death in the mornings :P. Danny should consider himself lucky that there are shorts involved.
Pajamas are still handy in wintertime when your bed is next to the window because that’s the only place it fits. Summertime is sleeping naked time; wintertime is t-shirt and long-johns and socks time.
98 thoughts on “Pajamas”
Jen Aside
Does Joe GENUINELY want a compliment from Danny?
David Herbert
Hooray for ho yay!
MLEst1
Joe didn’t ask for the compliment, though. Danny simply promised one.
Maybe this was the reason he was so intense with Dorothy– there was something he needed to convince himself of… 🙂
Loki
Yeah, I could just FEEL the “will spawn slash fiction” vibe of this strip.
Sparks
In fairness, I’m pretty sure that on today’s internet *everything* has a ‘will spawn slash fiction’ vibe to at least some of the audience.
It’s probably a corollary to Rule 34.
Loki
True enough, but some things invite it more than others. In theory, one could measure it by the amount of fanfiction it actually spawns. Rule 34 means there will be at least one person wanking to it, but I think there will be more slash from today’s strip than, from, say, this strip:
http://www.dumbingofage.com/2010/comic/book-1/01-move-in-day/loft/
Rule 34 only says the amount of wanking will be nonzero, but it’s still possible to rate things on how MUCH total wanking they produce.
Running Dreams
It’s called Rule 35.
KVogue
It looks like Joe has the ability to shrink his underwear to make him look sexier. This skill must come in very handy for him. I know it’s the angle, but still…
Joebo
So apparently Danny is incapable of growing facial hair.
Reboot
And this surprises you?
addude
nice avatar
agentksilver
And chest hair. If I recall, his single chest hair is named George.
Jen Aside
In THIS universe, it’s named Fred =D
Digidestined of Trust (Tim)
It takes a while for some people. I’m genuinely shocked that I hadn’t grown true facial hair up until now, and it’s still partially peach fuzz with some dark and I’m 22.
I know how Danny feels, my g/f broke up with me just a few months ago. Hurts. Best friend of 15 years
Fissioninferno
I was expecting full naked. That’s half naked at best.
benenator
No. It’s half-dressed.
MLEst1
It could be either. Are you a pessimist or an optimist?
Cha
So which is which, in this case?
benenator
I could never be a pessimist. 🙁
(heh heh heh)
Wackd
Hurray. More fanservice. Blech.
In all fairness, we’ve seen Robin in her undies plenty. It’s kind of nice Willis is doing something for his cock-loving fans.
In other news, Joe either has obscenely tight underwear or…erm…
Remember the shotgun that was mentioned yesterday? You guys still have that, or did you restock on brain bleach?
dchorror
No bullets left.
zspete
Shells, not bullets.
dchorror
This would be true if it were stated as a shotgun yesterday. Twas just a gun.
Beachfox
Pussy. It’s not like he’s in a speedo or anything, yeish.
Shade
Oh suck it up.
You don’t sound very manly too me if you’re that easily thrown off.
Wack'd
I am not, in fact, that thrown off, and am merely reacting this way for comedic effect. I’m sorry if I offended anyone but keep in mind that I did mention that it’s nice that fans of the other gender are getting some eye-candy, it’s just not my thing personally.
agentksilver
Think of the rest of us who have to endure boobies. We get to look at some nice male frontal. We are enjoying it! Oh yes we are enjoying it. It took me a moment to actually remember to read the dang comic, oh yes we are enjoying it.
David Herbert
Good Danny, using the reward method of training. Pants gets you a compliment.
Ragnal
What’s so wrong about sleeping in your undies?
Kay, I wear a shirt unlike Joe, but still.
MLEst1
I think it’s moreso that he’s walking around in only them. Also, I think Danny has more of a sense of modesty than Joe.
On the other hand, he may just be intimidated by Joe’s confidence.
NCP19
“Confidence”
Kamino Neko
Yeah, I’ll be using that euphamism in future. >_>
Cha
>> Yeah, I will be too.
zuche
That explains far too much about my “little” brother.
Pagannerd
…It’s like, I want to know? But at the same time, I don’t want to know. If that makes any sense.
MLEst1
MY younger brother used to walk around the house in his underwear every night. He only stopped… less than half a year ago I think? He’s 13 now. It was horrifying. There are some things you don’t want to know.
Cha
…Danny sleeps in socks? Now he reminds me of my grandmother.
And Joe continues to provide fanservice. XD
Matt
I think it’s been established that Danny is basically the male Joyce now.
Cha
I’m half-waiting for him to surpass her. >>;
BrooksCracktackle
Wait. I’m confused. When did Joe’s boxers become briefs?! :psyduck:
dchorror
He changed to something smaller during the first two panels.
Laurel
I blame Danny’s various horrible situations on his near-mullet.
Bad things happen to good people with bad mullets.
MLEst1
There’s such a thing as a GOOG mullet!? O_O
dchorror
http://www.plagueofthemullet.com/images/solid_snake_mullet.jpg
Yes.
Pagannerd
That is some gooooooood mullet.
goldie
does joe shave his chest hair!?
Kamino Neko
Ah, good…I’m not the only one who noticed his chest hair looks a LOT like his overnight stubble….
wnderjif
my theory is in the time it took danny to lay up, and get into a position to get down, joe took off the top pair.
whut, u didnt know joe wore 2 pairs of underwear to bed?
The A.D.D. Kidd
This.
Andrew Davis
Man, jumping out of that bed every morning sucks. Jolts you awake though. This whole comic is too familiar, ugh. 😉
Noel Schornhorst
Danny’s just uncomfortable ‘cuz he’s too clothed! If someone strips him, then all will be well.
…
What?
Doodlebug
seconded.
Pagannerd
Thirded, and fourthed to save time.
Magda
Yup, that’ll do it. You have my apprecaoitin.
Joebo
Haha, nipples!
dchorror
So I was wrong. Joe still has some mysteries, I suppose.
He actually seems to be recovering pretty well. The last time someone broke up with him, it ended in a car wreck.
Jimmy
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. There is much for Danny to learn….
…your laid joke here 😛
dchorror
They go awry cause Joe hasn’t had the time to lay them yet.
Joebo
actually the oft “gae a’glee”
Doom Shepherd
*Obligatory “gae” joke*
Joebo
I love the original Middle English version of that poem. It is so awesome.
Joebo
But Mousie, thou are no thy-lane,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men,
Gang aft agley,
An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,
For promis’d joy!
Joana
As a person who does not have english as her first language, I can’t understand a single sentence from that poem…
MLEst1
I’m not sure whether that poem is harder or easier to read than chatspeak/1337speak. This worries me.
Feenyksfyre
I’m ready for Danny to get over Dorothy, but I say that having never been in a relationship :\
aaand Attractive Joe is attractive 😀
JackNapier
Given that it’s only been a full day and night since Dorothy broke up with him and the circumstances of their relationship, I highly doubt that Danny will get over her too soon. I’m not saying that he’ll always be like he is right now, but he’s going to need time to recover.
Noxx
Pajamas went out with advent of central air. Sure I used to wear them, when I lived in a century old house whose hardwood floors were like grim, icy death in the mornings :P. Danny should consider himself lucky that there are shorts involved.
agentksilver
Pajamas are still handy in wintertime when your bed is next to the window because that’s the only place it fits. Summertime is sleeping naked time; wintertime is t-shirt and long-johns and socks time.
jdb1984
I just sleep in my clothes
zuche