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Stockholm
Posted on June 24, 2011 by David M Willis

145 thoughts on “Stockholm”

  1. Mkvenner

    🙁

  2. Berenzen

    don’t know whether to be more sympathetic for ruth, or billie, who has to sneak out of there somehow.

    1. Berenzen

      Just noticed that billie has an angry face, so I’m definately feeling sorry for ruth, poor girl 🙁

      1. gangler

        her face looks sad and sympathetic to me, which fits with the title…

      2. ryan

        i see the last panel as more of a determined face. she feels a little bad for ruth, but she can’t let that get in her way right now. the important thing for her is to get out undetected.

    2. goatman95111

      Just use the classic excuse: “Frat prank gone wrong”

  3. Jen Aside

    WOO CLEAVAGE SHOT ANYWAY

    “Um, so… I’ll just be taking this uniform and…?”

    1. ryan

      i take it you also want billie to wear this outfit every day?

  4. Plasma Mongoose

    I wonder how long it will take for Billie to come out of the closet?

    1. Mkvenner

      😀

      1. Jamal K.

        Your avatar is all the reply thats needed

        You, sir. *applauds slowly*

    2. Kernanator

      I dunno, how long does it usually take a Willis character?

      1. Joe

        The fact that nobody has yet is a testament to the comic.

        Don’t bring up Ethan. We’re still not sure if he’s gay in this universe.

        1. Kernanator

          No, I’m pretty damn sure it’s been brought up a few dozen times. Unless that was the joke.

        2. David Herbert

          *Imitating McBain* That’s the joke.

        3. kagato23

          Look, when the author tells us he’s gay, or when he tell us he’s gay, we’ll believe it. Keep your speculation to yourself until then.

        4. Jo

          I think he probably is. But that’s just speculation based on it being allided to in the comic and what a news post said:

          http://www.dumbingofage.com/2011/news/ethan-is-gay/

          To quote the bit that made me think Ethan might be gay

          “ETHAN IS GAY

          When he said he was gay last week, that might have been a clue!

          This has been an unfortunately necessary public service announcement. You may return to, undoubtedly, continuing to ask every day if Ethan is gay in this universe.

          (He is.) “

        5. Mercury

          Are news posts really canon, though?

        6. David

          *sigh*

        7. Sam

          *headdesk*

        8. Kernanator

          We’re sorry for this David. Truly, we are.
          (Actually we aren’t. We love making new headaches for you.)

        9. PedanticJerkass

          Was this a serious post, or just a continuation of the so-called “joke”?

        10. Kernanator

          Can’t it be both?

        11. Zanosuke_Kurosaki

          You can be as “not sure” as you want. -Ethan- is completely sure.

        12. Katie

          No, Ethan knows he’s gay.

          http://www.dumbingofage.com/2011/comic/book-1/04-the-bechdel-test/awkward/

          He might end up being Bi, but he’s definitely gay already.

      2. Plasma Mongoose

        Roll a D100 and the result in number of strips will be just as likely as any guess we might make.

        1. Kernanator

          I asked my mom to pick a number between 1 and 100. She said 53. That’s as good as any, I guess.

        2. Rikushadow5

          I got 17…

          …the Spread Eagle?

        3. Wackd

          Someone should make a He Had it Coming video using DoA material reinterpreted to fit the song, in the vein of this Kickassia video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7sPXU66Z5c

        4. Gordon

          ….What a weird place to find a Chicago reference.

        5. Eri

          Indeed!

          I love it just the same <3

    3. Aizat

      Literally or figuratively?

      1. Kernanator

        Yes.

        1. Aizat

          Literally, either when Ruth leaves or when she sleeps. Figuratively, I don’t know.

  5. Ridureyu

    Her face in the last panel is priceless.

    “Okay, now how do I get out of here? Do I hug her or something and hope she doesn’t wonder how I got here?”

  6. Brendan

    I think I’ve read this fanfic.

    No, not Walkyverse; there it would be redundant. No, not DoA; that would be an odd coincidence.

    Just… everywhere else.

    1. yourfaaaaace

      many of them ending in sexytimes.

      1. Foxeyes13

        There are fanfics that don’t end in sexytimes?

        1. Gordon

          Hypothetically.

  7. Jeff

    I can’t quite tell if she is feeling sorry for Ruth or just trying to figure out how she is going to get out of the room.

    1. Jackson

      Why are there so few votes for “Pretend to be a pair of overalls?” It’s a viable strategy!

      1. Wackd

        Have we seen DoA!Ruth in overalls? What makes us so sure she owns any?

        1. Wackd

          Incidentally, I voted for that option to. It’s a very funny image.

        2. Lesharo

          Until this moment, I had no idea that overalls possessed the capability of whistling.

  8. Kernanator

    No matter how this ends, it will have awkwardness.

    1. Kernanator

      And now, instead of Awkward Dina, I now have Disapproving Billie. I’m pretty sure this makes all of my previous posts at least 50% snarkier.

      1. Kernanator

        Roz, on the other hand, manages to turn everything I say into some kind of innuendo.
        (I can’t wait for my random avatar to change and make this whole thing even more confusing for future readers.)

  9. Shadic

    One more Billie comic and one of my unliked characters is replaced by a slightly less disliked character on the top banner! (I love my Gravatar used for this comment.)

    1. Kernanator

      Well, now that you’ve said that, you just know that Willis will have a Dorothy comic next, just to spite you.

      1. Shadic

        I’m pretty sure he already did that once with the whole Danny-Dorothy set of comics a week or two ago.

        1. Kernanator

          Guess who didn’t show up in today’s comic?
          (SPOILERS: It’s Billie)

        2. Kernanator

          Guess who DID show up? Dorothy.

  10. Kafloobop

    Wow, this is…….touching.

  11. Head Alien

    Fall fall Ruth further into the pit of despair and oblivion.

    1. Mkvenner

      Quite you!

      1. Plasma Mongoose

        The word you are looking for is Quiet.

        1. zuche

          Quite.

      2. Rognik

        Really? He seems more of a “Punch Joe’s face” type of person.

    2. Rokku

      What this guy said.

      Seriously I don’t care about Ruth’s tragic backstory, nothing excuses acting the way she does.

  12. Plasma Mongoose

    We need a distraction or at least Ruth to be a heavy sleeper.

    1. ALostProphet

      Off to Never Never land…

      1. Head Alien

        That face with that statement was far more sinister than anything I could come up with bravo.

      2. Pagannerd

        Oh Gods, where the hell is that image from? Because seriously, it takes sinister to a whole new level.

        1. Plasma Mongoose

          IF I am not mistaked, it was the face he made when Amber slapped him in SP!

      3. Sam

        You’ve just ruined Fun for me, with that image and post.

        1. ALostProphet

          I’m the best at what I do.

        2. Aizat

          And what you do best is not nice, am I right?

    2. Rognik

      Sadly, I don’t think Ruth is even asleep here. It’ll take longer for her to fall asleep, probably. Time Billie could be better spending… oh, who am I kidding? She’d just waste it anyway.

  13. wynne

    Willis’ one word titles are sometimes the best part of this strip, and I mean that in a good way.

  14. Gentooman

    She’s asleep! Quick, get a permanent marker! We need to draw on her face!
    …er, um, I mean FAAAAAAAACE

    1. hellomoto

      i don’t get the faaaaaaace thing. what is it

      1. Plasma Mongoose

        The comic linked below is to blame for all the FAAAAAACE comments you see in here.

        http://www.dumbingofage.com/2010/comic/book-1/01-move-in-day/face/

      2. PedanticJerkass

        It’s something completely retarded.

        1. Gaspacho

          “PedanticJerkass” plus Walky gravater equals hilarity.

    2. Vabolo

      With her penis?

  15. Alex

    It’s a trap Billie.

    1. Foxeyes13

      Admiral Ackbar’s right, Billie!

    2. Plasma Mongoose

      Ruth is a trap?

      My interest just got peaked.

      1. Aizat

        What kind of trap are we talking about here?

        1. Plasma Mongoose

          A trap is a character who looks like the opposite sex in some case, even when dressed normally for their gender.

          It’s usually a male dressing up as a female, but in order for a trap to ACTUALLY be a trap, they must be able to pass as a female flawlessly. If not, then it’s not much of a trap, right?

          A reverse-trap is a female who can pass for a male.

        2. Aizat

          Oh, that’s a trap. We have those in Malaysia albeit it’s very, very rare and we called by other names. For example, I called them the “What the hell is that?”.

      2. Kernanator

        Of course you would, Mongoose. Of course you would.
        (Disapproving Billie disapproves)

        1. Kernanator

          Roz, on the other hand, would give you a sly smirk and wink.

  16. Kamino Neko

    If it weren’t for the title, I’d think Billie was thinking ‘jeez, I have to pee’…

    Yeah, I don’t know what’s in my brain, either.

    1. Ancestral Hamster

      Actually, there is the opportunity for revenge for the mutilated uniform. Find the fanciest pair of shoes in the closet, then pee in them. After all, Billie has no idea how long she’ll be closeted.

  17. Joebo

    NO! I demand zany antics! ZANY ANTICS DAMMIT!

    It’s okay so long as there is no flash backing…

    [cue flashback sequence]

    1. begbert2

      (Image wavers; replaced with sepia-toned image with blurred edges)

      “NO! I demand zany antics! ZANY ANTICS DAMMIT!” Joebo exclaimed. Then, more calmly, a bit begrudgingly, he/she/it/them amended, “It’s okay so long as there is no flash backing…”

      Suddenly the image began to waver…

      1. Joebo

        I will duct tape your head into place if that doesn’t stop right now!

  18. Thor

    This looks like a perfect time for: SMUT WITHOUT WARNING!

    …

    …

    (I miss the SMUT WITHOUT WARNING days. So sue me.)

    1. Lady Ray

      Misread that as SMUT WITHOUT WARMING.

      …ice fetish?

    2. ALostProphet

      I prefer “SEXYTIMES!”.

  19. arjay2813

    she should just wait: if she tries to sneak out, Ruth will open her eyes (probably hear the doors opening or something), if she tries to run, Ruth will hear her and pounce, and even if she waits, Ruth may be in need of a change or something and boom, Billie.

  20. robopanda333

    oh noez. monday has to be Dorothy comic! HASTO i don’t want her replaced by BILLIE!

  21. Cranberrier

    I love how much expression we get in a narrow view through the doorframe. Kudos, Willis.

  22. Atcote

    ‘Well, now I’m in here all weekend.
    Hope she doesn’t need anything from her closet tomorrow.
    I wonder how long I can survive on cotton?’

    1. Plasma Mongoose

      Moths can live on that stuff for ages, I am not so sure about Billie thou.

      1. Gordon

        Considering her liquid diet, I’m sure her body is used to tough times.

  23. TemplarKnight

    Man do I know how Billie feels. . . why do they never cry on their bed naked like they do in the movies?

    1. Atcote

      … And what movies would these be, pray tell, my good chap?

      1. ALostProphet

        The ones your mom starred in.

        1. Roborat

          And yet only got paid a nickel.

        2. ALostProphet

          I spoke with the producer, and it turns out she was overpaid.

        3. Jackson

          How did you recognize her?

    2. HMRC4EVR

      I find it somewhat disturbing you said that, and have the Red Lantern Corps symbol as your gravitar.

      Not sure why…I just do.

  24. Doom Shepherd

    Sympathy for the RA. I think the ‘Stones sang about that once…

  25. Blackraine

    God i love this comic.

  26. ALostProphet

    “Snerking”? What?

    1. Daeva

      You know that sorta snorting sound you make when you’re trying to suppress really hard laughter?

      That’s a snerk.

  27. Beehive Radio

    Awwww. I almost feel sorry for Ruth…. ALMOST.

  28. turkishproverb

    …

    Nope. Still don’t feel bad for her.

    1. Lesharo

      Either one, really.

  29. Anime fan

    Uh oh, the focused eyes. Never a good thing in any spinoff of its walky.

    1. begbert2

      Good thing this is an AU rather than a spinoff then. Plus I think horrific bloody beatdowns are slightly less likely in this continuity – despite Ruth’s threats.

      1. Anime fan

        Eh, I always keep the option open. Alternate universe or no, any world where Sal considers windows as a viable entrance holds the chance of violent and bloody beat downs.

  30. ziggy78eog

    Awkward moments are awkward.

  31. Karin

    That’s right billy feel bad. UHOH, she looked straight towards her… Something is definitely about to happen.

  32. zuche

    I find this strip particularly disturbing. No matter how many times I look at it, I keep seeing Billie as Dave Willis instead, in the middle of stalking one of his characters.

    One working eye is apparently skewing my vision much more than I’d expected it would.

    1. TheBlueYouKnew

      Wait….Willis has cleavage? Because that is showing, XD

  33. Head Alien

    Stockholm syndrom a condition in which a captive over time bonds with his/her captive and develops emotional connections.

    1. Head Alien

      Capter not (2nd) captive.

      1. zuche

        Since we’ve broached the subject of clarification, it’s “captor”. Think of it like having a motor to motivate and a captor to captivate.

  34. heyarnold1986

    to heck with it….. where’s Billie’s ‘N’?

  35. Twigfoon

    Billie, use Twitter to save your life!

  36. Daeva

    And thus, Billie finds herself trapped in what will be her living arrangements for the rest of her college career.

    1. Rognik

      Nah. Ruth will most likely be going home over the summer.

  37. Locke

    Okay, now dig your way out with your trusty spoon! Unless you forgot it, in which case, you’re just screwed.

  38. Slothful

    There is a smiling man with a cleft in his chin in the closet.

    1. Plasma Mongoose

      I tried to visualise what you discribed as hard as I could but no I just cannot see it.

      1. CWR

        Neckline of the shirt is the jawline, cleavage is the cleft, shadow of the jaw is the smiling mouth, the mouth is the nose, and everthing upwards is what it’s supposed to be.

        1. Plasma Mongoose

          That is how I tried to make it work but it just doesn’t seem to fit somehow.

        2. Kernanator

          I saw it for a moment. You REEEEEALLY have to squint, though.

  39. CWR

    Neckline of the shirt is the jawline, cleavage is the cleft, shadow of the jaw is the smiling mouth, the mouth is the nose, and everthing upwards is what it’s supposed to be.

  40. TPmanW

    Amazing what you can do with just one eye to convey a character’s expression. Good ob Willis! Now we all now what the smiling man with the cleft chin in Ruth’s closet is thinking.

  41. MacGravatar

    I think Billie should stand up to Ruth, but not in a fighting style. Go philisophical on Ruth’s ass! Why are you looking at me with that FAAAAAAACE??? For a nickle, you can see Ruth looking sad.

  42. ALostProphet

    Too bad Billie doesn’t have beer with her, considering it’s her source of courage.

    1. Plasma Mongoose

      A flask of scotch or burbon would be much easier to carry around.

      1. Kernanator

        Billie needs some Emergency Bourbon!

  43. Jason

    Spinning the Wheel of Fortune….

  44. Jason

    Dorothy? Rats.

  45. Heather

    Because I’m a huge sap and unable to hold grudges very well I’d probably continue feeling sorry for Ruth even in Billies position.

    But as sometimes a wimp I’d possibly stay in the closet probably until Ruth inevitably grabbed her coat to go out drinking and saw me standing in it and then make some lame excuses before RUNNING FOR MY LIFE.

    Though possibly my sappiness would win over my wimpiness- sometimes it does that. Or even after running and after gathering up courage going back later on with a more clear idea on what to say in my head to her.

  46. Kernanator

    Seriously, Willis, why can’t the Roz gravatar have that snazzy condom hat? That’s the coolest thing about her in this comic!

    1. Jen Aside

      Make your own!

      1. Kernanator

        I would, but I don’t think I have the tools for making the avatar. I’ll see what I can do, though. Seriously though, it would be awesome.

      2. Kernanator

        I made it and put it on Gravatar. Why isn’t it working?

        1. Kernanator

          Ah here we go.

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