I read that last panel as Jennifer hearing just how dumb her argument is once she says it aloud. But it can definitely be interpreted either way, and she’s typically among the least self-aware characters in the comic, so.
@Frelance no, we are not in fact “on Team Ascher now.” A subsector of “we” are on Team Ascher in the same way that a subsector of Republicans are on Team Trump.
Proxiehunter
So, everyone then?
Decidedly Orthogonal
Bravo! The lust for power clearly trumps their morals. See also: politician
I’m starting to think that Asher is the fully non-toxic guy that has this one thing that completely makes him the most toxic person ever.
Steamweed
As non-toxic as he can be, right now, considering he has the mob family.
Nalim Skarro
But that’s his family not him. The dude is trying to get away from them and the only reason he had any interaction with them recently was because of Blaine dragging him into the situation against his will. And if Asher hadn’t gone the route he had Blaine would still be alive and causing even more trouble and trauma for the rest of the cast.
I think in general people are putting things aside until there’s more context for what shit Asher has done. It’s just a lot of work bearing a grudge for someone who’s being portrayed mostly sympathetically.
I kind of assume Jennifer just runs warm. Like, this is a girl who used to (on more than one occasion) go through the dorm halls in a tanktop and panties. She probably just doesn’t get cold that easily. Walky and Lucy are scrawnier than her, too, so maybe that factors into it some, though it’s probably moreso that Walky is getting in from outside.
Jennifer also has considerably more body fat than either of them, and I know from experience that the heavier you are, the harder it is to get cooled off.
StClair
The fat serves as insulation, and there’s also a ratio between surface area and volume to consider.
That’s why there’s more mammillian megafauna in the Arctic and Antarctic than in the tropics, and why the same species of deer are like huge in the sub-arctic but dwarf in subtropical regions. Seriously, whitetails are smaller than a German shepard dog in FL but almost as big as elk in Alaska.
It was snowing the strip where Ethan was running to Asher’s dorm (which occurs on the same night), so it is likely below freezing. I suppose Lucy and Jennifer just have on lighter clothes because they are either in for the evening (this strip appears to take place in their dorm room) or they plan on layering with heaver clothes when going outside.
When I was around their age, the “popular” girls basically acted impervious to cold. I’m not sure if this was “invisible alcohol jacket” or “wrapping up would hide their smexy outfit” (or a bit of both) – but I’d be outside wearing like 2 t-shirts, a sweater, 3 hoodies and a windproof lumberjack jacket coz I feel the cold, and they’d be walking around in barely-there clubwear…
There are those annoying people in temperate climates who like to run around in t-shirts or the like – or in a particular case a low-cut blue dress – at, e.g., 25° F. (…I used to be one of those people, but I got old. Never did get around to buying that dress.)
having a jacket around your waist to put on later can be helpful but even with socks i can’t imagine being able to wear sandals all day even in non winter weather (tho some one i knew claimed he wore them even in heavy rain outside lol)
it’s not too late, buy whatever you like, prolly pair it with some other stuff but age shouldn’t stop you from fabulous clothes XD
While we’re assuming the worst in her, she’ll probably also say my favorite flavor of skittles is the wrong choice.
I kid, but man, she has really very little good will among people lately, and I wonder sometimes if some of it is us all reading her really uncharitably in many situations.
C.T. Phipps
I mean when you’re violent to your partner and verbally as well as physically abusive, you don’t tend to win many friends or understanding. Jennifer thinks it’s okay to attack Ruth and horribly attack Asher over trivial matters.
People have given her far more slack but she’s basically Blaine in behavior.
Discussion (182) - “Logic”
Ana Chronistic
is sore loserdom a rational viewpoint which could be defeated through logic
Decidedly Orthogonal
I’m surprised Ms Billingsworth could open her mouth to answer. Her lack of self-awareness knows no bounds.
Leorale
I read that last panel as Jennifer hearing just how dumb her argument is once she says it aloud. But it can definitely be interpreted either way, and she’s typically among the least self-aware characters in the comic, so.
shadowcell
it’s like at this age they’re just dumb or something? weird
Radiance
That’d make a good name for a book or a band or something
AbacusWizard
Dumbing of Age, Book 13: At This Age They’re Just Dumb
Risky
: Age of not so not-an-idiot.
a/snow/mous/e
Dumbing of Age, Book 13: Idiocy Correlated with Years of Life Attained Thus Far
a/snow/mous/e
Oops That’s Just the Title of the Series
newlland(Henryvolt)
Jennifer, you are just as much of a idiot here.
Asher is practically the amalgamation of the best traits of two of the best people you know and you’re fucking this up.
C.T. Phipps
She doesn’t want a healthy supportive boyfriend!
She wants Cool mob guy!
Frelance
hol’up, are “we” on Team Asher now? thaaaat’s a weird one
RassilonTDavros
I think the commentariat has more-or-less joined Team Asher at this point, yes.
True Survivor
Ehhh, what’s some light kidnapping and murder between friends?
Electric
It’s ok if it’s Blaine
clif
While you make a good point, not all of us are on team Asher.
Thag Simmons
He’s probably harmless. probably
ktbear
@Frelance no, we are not in fact “on Team Ascher now.” A subsector of “we” are on Team Ascher in the same way that a subsector of Republicans are on Team Trump.
Proxiehunter
So, everyone then?
Decidedly Orthogonal
Bravo! The lust for power clearly trumps their morals. See also: politician
Bryy
I’m starting to think that Asher is the fully non-toxic guy that has this one thing that completely makes him the most toxic person ever.
Steamweed
As non-toxic as he can be, right now, considering he has the mob family.
Nalim Skarro
But that’s his family not him. The dude is trying to get away from them and the only reason he had any interaction with them recently was because of Blaine dragging him into the situation against his will. And if Asher hadn’t gone the route he had Blaine would still be alive and causing even more trouble and trauma for the rest of the cast.
zee
I’ve always been on team (adult) Asher. Dudes cool and like, probably the furthest along in his personal journey of the cast
a/snow/mous/e
I think in general people are putting things aside until there’s more context for what shit Asher has done. It’s just a lot of work bearing a grudge for someone who’s being portrayed mostly sympathetically.
Laura
Which two?
Thag Simmons
Sal and Walky, I think
Bash
That’s the problem. Jennifer doesn’t want a boyfriend who acts like Walky. She wants someone more mature so that she can feel superior to Walky.
Bryy
Jennifer wants someone that doesn’t exist.
TulipKitten
Honestly, anyone mature enough for her tastes wouldn’t be dating Jennifer. Because her antics are straight out of high school.
Laura
Thanks! Makes sense.
Dara
oh yeah, oops all idiots, highly accurate xD
bejouled
It’s bothering me that Walky has a sweatshirt on, Lucy is wearing a turtleneck, and Jennifer has a sleeveless shirt. WHAT TEMPERATURE IS IT?
Doctor_Who
Maybe Jennifer is just staying indoors today?
PirateTawnee
Jennifer is hot tho.
DailyBrad
I kind of assume Jennifer just runs warm. Like, this is a girl who used to (on more than one occasion) go through the dorm halls in a tanktop and panties. She probably just doesn’t get cold that easily. Walky and Lucy are scrawnier than her, too, so maybe that factors into it some, though it’s probably moreso that Walky is getting in from outside.
RassilonTDavros
Jennifer also has considerably more body fat than either of them, and I know from experience that the heavier you are, the harder it is to get cooled off.
StClair
The fat serves as insulation, and there’s also a ratio between surface area and volume to consider.
Opus the Poet
That’s why there’s more mammillian megafauna in the Arctic and Antarctic than in the tropics, and why the same species of deer are like huge in the sub-arctic but dwarf in subtropical regions. Seriously, whitetails are smaller than a German shepard dog in FL but almost as big as elk in Alaska.
Yotomoe
Walky and Lucy just came from outside probably and Jen’s been in her presumably heated room all day.
True Survivor
It was snowing the strip where Ethan was running to Asher’s dorm (which occurs on the same night), so it is likely below freezing. I suppose Lucy and Jennifer just have on lighter clothes because they are either in for the evening (this strip appears to take place in their dorm room) or they plan on layering with heaver clothes when going outside.
Laura
Which is what made it even stranger that she demanded Asher strip down to his T-shirt outside of class…
Angel
Some ppl are warmer/colder than others but i imagine jen would wear whatever looks best on her and cover up if she needs to
Miri
When I was around their age, the “popular” girls basically acted impervious to cold. I’m not sure if this was “invisible alcohol jacket” or “wrapping up would hide their smexy outfit” (or a bit of both) – but I’d be outside wearing like 2 t-shirts, a sweater, 3 hoodies and a windproof lumberjack jacket coz I feel the cold, and they’d be walking around in barely-there clubwear…
Raen
There are those annoying people in temperate climates who like to run around in t-shirts or the like – or in a particular case a low-cut blue dress – at, e.g., 25° F. (…I used to be one of those people, but I got old. Never did get around to buying that dress.)
Angel
having a jacket around your waist to put on later can be helpful but even with socks i can’t imagine being able to wear sandals all day even in non winter weather (tho some one i knew claimed he wore them even in heavy rain outside lol)
it’s not too late, buy whatever you like, prolly pair it with some other stuff but age shouldn’t stop you from fabulous clothes XD
Animedingo
I can think of a different 5 letter word for Billie
It also starts with a B
Stephen Bierce
–B-Girl’s your name/And if you don’t know a ‘B-Girl’/Let us explain/
‘B’ stand for…
C.T. Phipps
Bongo?
a/snow/mous/e
Bingo.
Animedingo
Was her name-o
Amós Batista
aBlasé
Laura
Belle!
Laura
Brain!
Laura
soBer!
Proxiehunter
Bober?
Laura
Buxom!
No longer Boozy!
a/snow/mous/e
Bitt’r
a/snow/mous/e
Billie is a six-letter word, though.
a/snow/mous/e
(Also she’s currently going by Jennifer.)
Animedingo
I swear shes gonna be mad Asher DIDNT cheat on her
C.T. Phipps
Absolutely she is.
She will totally objectify the two men too.
DailyBrad
While we’re assuming the worst in her, she’ll probably also say my favorite flavor of skittles is the wrong choice.
I kid, but man, she has really very little good will among people lately, and I wonder sometimes if some of it is us all reading her really uncharitably in many situations.
C.T. Phipps
I mean when you’re violent to your partner and verbally as well as physically abusive, you don’t tend to win many friends or understanding. Jennifer thinks it’s okay to attack Ruth and horribly attack Asher over trivial matters.
People have given her far more slack but she’s basically Blaine in behavior.
poofdepoof
Objectifying them is more of an Amber move
Karla Jean
Valid.
True Survivor
Its like the Graeae, but instead of an eye and the tooth its an Asher and the one brain cell.
Laura
Hmm?
True Survivor
The Graeae are beings from Greek myth – three sisters who had to share and fight over the use of the single eye and tooth they had between them.
Laura
Wow!