Want? No. But do we care (as long as the cat’s unharmed)? Also no.
I know it’s a joke. Just wanted to clarify for any conservatives who can’t get it. (humour isn’t really their ‘thing’)
Taffy
If you don’t think they’ll understand it’s a joke, you should also be aware that they’ll take the explanation of the joke as “backpedaling” and “covering your own ass”.
Reltzik
The joke fits their narrative, therefore it must be the truth. Oh, look, confirmation that their narrative is true!
No really. When my partner tries to hand off a rat to me, they say ‘Will you take this rat?” And I say, “I will take this rat! in sickness and in health” etc.
Considering how some people I think I would much rather be in a relationship with their pet (even as friends) than them, I get where he is coming from.
Yeah. They seemed to think Danny’s main value as he headed to college was that he was going to marry Dorothy, who was obviously Going Places in a way that Danny never would.
This…was not healthy for him, or comfortable for Dorothy.
There’s the low bar set by Blaine, the low bar set by Toedad, the low bar set by the Beans… they seem to be somewhat clearing the low bars set by the Siegals and the Walkertons…
…. damn, this feels like it’s set 100 years ago. There are so many bars set in basements that it must be Prohibition.
Is this a US thing? Not liking Coldplay I mean. They’re still filling stadiums every year here in the south.
Is it like not liking Nickelback?
TulipKitten
Yeah, both of them have fairly generic sounds, but I honestly don’t think Coldplay is bad. It’s just very same-ish. Most of their songs aren’t super deep lyrically and their vocal dynamics as singers are fairly basic. They aren’t daring or unconventional. It’s something I’d listen to if someone had it on, but I wouldn’t play it obsessively like some other songs.
Coldplay to me, is like the black licorice of music.
Daibhid C
And if you doooo,
A high bit in the middle-eight then yooou,
Have almost solved the riddle of just how,
To sound like Coldplay now.
Can’t speak for the music, but I love black licorice. Always have, since I was a kid. My favorite jelly beans were always the black licorice-flavored ones. I really don’t get why people don’t like it. Also, your statement makes me even more confused about how some people react to it, since “tastes kind of generic” is even further from what it tastes like to me than “tastes awful” is. It’s got such a strong, unusual flavor.
not someone else
Oh, they’re still fantastically popular here, too. We just make fun of them.
Dante
I like Coldplay as in… They have some certified bangers (if “The Scientist” can’t be applied to a ship then it’s not an OTP). But it’s true there’s like, two of those per album, max, and the rest of it sounds a lot like those two songs.
It’s a bit sad it’s such a meme to dislike them (not even hate them!) I’m not a fan either, but they get a spot in my Background Brit Playlists in the same way Oasis does (and some people would defend Oasis to death.)
Clif
Some post-Beatles musical group has songs that are like certified sausages. Got it.
v.gay.person
In Australia Nickleback’s the one people joke-mock. Personally I wouldn’t know Coldplay from Nickleback anyway, but that;s just because brain does not retrieve info very well.
I had a biology professor set exam notes as Coldplay lyrics to encourage people to study. Now I can’t remember the real lyrics vs the biology ones.
morleuca
You really should share these
benito
Absolutely agree. I’ve been reading this strip for years and have never, not once, been tempted to comment, until now.
deliverything
While waiting and hoping for Kimi’s notes, you might want to look up acapellascience on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acapellascience
Or just search for science parody songs and see what comes up.
I’ve been suffering through my grandmother (80s) trying to set me up with her new roommate (20s).
I don’t think many people would enjoy having their grandparents play matchmaker behind their back.
Probably she did.
She tries to help people when she can and she travels a lot so it’s a cheap room.
Though considering her nature, I ALSO wouldn’t put it past her that it was in her head to give her more opportunities to push us together.
Danny, I don’t know if you are aware of this, but your parents suck too. Just not in such an obvious way as most of the parents in this comic.
Ignoring all that, don’t worry Sal he loves you more than any band, not just Coldplay. He knows you wouldn’t stand for being transferred, not that he would give you up either. He’s a good egg like 98% of the time.
Yea Sal, don’t worry,
Danny is never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Unless she’s trying to sell said heart with lots of hidden fees and the website keeps crashing, I think she’s better than Ticketmaster.
(Actually I think Ticketmaster says they’re going to stop doing the hidden fee thing. So that makes them trustworthy, just like Salvation Army was when they said they’d stop fighting against LGBT+ rights.)
morleuca
Or when bigot chicken swore they weren’t going to give any more money to people who wanted to torture queer people
Clif
Bigot Chicken. I hadn’t heard that one. I like it. I’ll have to try it out on a younger friend who works for them.
Danny’s parents are some of the low-key shitty ones, denigrating him constantly. I did not even know he had a brother, so I wonder what relationship he has with them.
Obviously, not saying Danny’s parents are the worst, they are nowhere near as fucked up as Naomi Segal, Blaine, etc, but they are kinda dickweeds in a way I have no patience for.
His brother’s been in the military – specifically Afghanistan, but he’s home now. We know his parents got updates on him but other than that, we know fuck all about Randy.
I hope he’s cool. We need more positive older role models in this comic. I can count the good ones on my hand. We need another Joyceline quality sibling.
DailyBrad
Harrison seems okay, though Jacob is so dead-set on trying to match up to him, it makes me wonder.
once everyone graduates at least a small chunk of them will realize “oh i can move away and never talk to them again” other than being legally bound or so i’d think some would manage to make it far away
Yeah, I feel like I owe Danny an apology for thinking he was going to be slower to catch on than this. Then again, it doesn’t seem like Sal’s being particularly subtle about her feelings. (Which also shouldn’t be a surprise, because Sal.)
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Ana Chronistic
I can’t imagine my folks doing that with me
mostly bc my brother is “married” to his cat
True Survivor
Holy Catrimony?
Cholma
This is the future liberals want! ;p
Decidedly Orthogonal
Want? No. But do we care (as long as the cat’s unharmed)? Also no.
I know it’s a joke. Just wanted to clarify for any conservatives who can’t get it. (humour isn’t really their ‘thing’)
Taffy
If you don’t think they’ll understand it’s a joke, you should also be aware that they’ll take the explanation of the joke as “backpedaling” and “covering your own ass”.
Reltzik
The joke fits their narrative, therefore it must be the truth. Oh, look, confirmation that their narrative is true!
Meagan
I am in ratrimony with my pet.
No really. When my partner tries to hand off a rat to me, they say ‘Will you take this rat?” And I say, “I will take this rat! in sickness and in health” etc.
Kimi
Considering how some people I think I would much rather be in a relationship with their pet (even as friends) than them, I get where he is coming from.
Kazuma Taichi
look, cats are just so much easier to understand than humans
Plonker
In my case, it’s more like…
You know what? Now that I’m thinking about it, it probably qualifies as a Common Law Marriage.
Thag Simmons
Danny’s parents are the ones who sent Dorothy the creepy marital scripture picture frame, right?
MM
Yep.
I Know Why the Mowed Lawn Screams
eeeurp.
DailyBrad
Yep. They were also kinda weird about Amber, but less so, probably since they had considerably less time with her.
Bysmerian
Yeah. They seemed to think Danny’s main value as he headed to college was that he was going to marry Dorothy, who was obviously Going Places in a way that Danny never would.
This…was not healthy for him, or comfortable for Dorothy.
Sirksome
From what little I’ve seen or remember Danny’s parents barely clear a pretty low bar to begin with.
Reltzik
They clear several low bars, actually.
There’s the low bar set by Blaine, the low bar set by Toedad, the low bar set by the Beans… they seem to be somewhat clearing the low bars set by the Siegals and the Walkertons…
…. damn, this feels like it’s set 100 years ago. There are so many bars set in basements that it must be Prohibition.
Dr. Sharks
I don’t want to just type “lol” because that would seem insincere, but I do want you to know that I legitimately laughed aloud in real life.
The Other Mike
If the comments here had an upvote function, I definitely would have upvoted Reltzik’s post.
Nono
Don’t forget the bar set by Carol.
Username Taken
Hahaha, nice
cain
This is one of the most clever jokes I’ve seen in a while. Screenshotting it and possibly adding it to my personal vernacular.
Yotomoe
Of course you’re not Sal. Somebody wants you.
RassilonTDavros
Can I get an F in the comments for Coldplay? They used to rule the world.
Yotomoe
Yeah. Seas would rise when they gave the word.
Dante
They tried their best but they didn’t succeed
Hilen
Is this a US thing? Not liking Coldplay I mean. They’re still filling stadiums every year here in the south.
Is it like not liking Nickelback?
TulipKitten
Yeah, both of them have fairly generic sounds, but I honestly don’t think Coldplay is bad. It’s just very same-ish. Most of their songs aren’t super deep lyrically and their vocal dynamics as singers are fairly basic. They aren’t daring or unconventional. It’s something I’d listen to if someone had it on, but I wouldn’t play it obsessively like some other songs.
Coldplay to me, is like the black licorice of music.
Daibhid C
And if you doooo,
A high bit in the middle-eight then yooou,
Have almost solved the riddle of just how,
To sound like Coldplay now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtfNI6P7zDo
Alaric
Can’t speak for the music, but I love black licorice. Always have, since I was a kid. My favorite jelly beans were always the black licorice-flavored ones. I really don’t get why people don’t like it. Also, your statement makes me even more confused about how some people react to it, since “tastes kind of generic” is even further from what it tastes like to me than “tastes awful” is. It’s got such a strong, unusual flavor.
not someone else
Oh, they’re still fantastically popular here, too. We just make fun of them.
Dante
I like Coldplay as in… They have some certified bangers (if “The Scientist” can’t be applied to a ship then it’s not an OTP). But it’s true there’s like, two of those per album, max, and the rest of it sounds a lot like those two songs.
It’s a bit sad it’s such a meme to dislike them (not even hate them!) I’m not a fan either, but they get a spot in my Background Brit Playlists in the same way Oasis does (and some people would defend Oasis to death.)
Clif
Some post-Beatles musical group has songs that are like certified sausages. Got it.
v.gay.person
In Australia Nickleback’s the one people joke-mock. Personally I wouldn’t know Coldplay from Nickleback anyway, but that;s just because brain does not retrieve info very well.
Taffy
Nickelback is the one with the guy who sandpapers his throat. Coldplay is the one with the guy who sounds like a plastic tube.
cain
I legitimately like both bands but you’re right.
Kimi
I had a biology professor set exam notes as Coldplay lyrics to encourage people to study. Now I can’t remember the real lyrics vs the biology ones.
morleuca
You really should share these
benito
Absolutely agree. I’ve been reading this strip for years and have never, not once, been tempted to comment, until now.
deliverything
While waiting and hoping for Kimi’s notes, you might want to look up acapellascience on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acapellascience
Or just search for science parody songs and see what comes up.
Mr. Random
I’ve been suffering through my grandmother (80s) trying to set me up with her new roommate (20s).
I don’t think many people would enjoy having their grandparents play matchmaker behind their back.
DailyBrad
Probably not, no, though also that’s a really drastic age difference between roommates, the heck set that up?
Mr. Random
Probably she did.
She tries to help people when she can and she travels a lot so it’s a cheap room.
Though considering her nature, I ALSO wouldn’t put it past her that it was in her head to give her more opportunities to push us together.
RassilonTDavros
The timescale was alterable. The past had never been altered. Randy was home from war with Afghanistan. Randy had never been at war with Afghanistan.
Decidedly Orthogonal
I already dealt with 1984 tonight. Didn’t think I’d see it again already.
Dara
Pray he does not alter it further.
Or rather, why the hell not, I mean, it’s his webcomic xD
Shrub
Danny has a brother?
RassilonTDavros
He was mentioned back during Freshman Family Weekend. He, uh… seems to be the favorite of the two.
Sirksome
Randy. I wonder how he’s doing. Is he still in Afghanistan? I guess sliding timescale might mean he never went.
BBCC
According to the alt text, he’s probably home now.
Kimi
Do we still have troops stationed in Iraq? If not, then maybe training Ukrainian troops in Poland or something in the slides timeline.
HueSatLight
Sliding timescale means he’s retroactively been in the Taliban now.
Kyrik Michalowski
Danny, I don’t know if you are aware of this, but your parents suck too. Just not in such an obvious way as most of the parents in this comic.
Ignoring all that, don’t worry Sal he loves you more than any band, not just Coldplay. He knows you wouldn’t stand for being transferred, not that he would give you up either. He’s a good egg like 98% of the time.
Bash
That last line would imply that he does know it very well.
Roborat
Yea Sal, don’t worry,
Danny is never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
UrsulaDavina
So Sal’s like Ticketmaster? No she’s not evil.
True Survivor
I don’t know, slowly but surely she is monopolizing of Danny’s heart.
Kimi
The best kind of monopoly, though that isn’t saying much.
Reltzik
Unless she’s trying to sell said heart with lots of hidden fees and the website keeps crashing, I think she’s better than Ticketmaster.
(Actually I think Ticketmaster says they’re going to stop doing the hidden fee thing. So that makes them trustworthy, just like Salvation Army was when they said they’d stop fighting against LGBT+ rights.)
morleuca
Or when bigot chicken swore they weren’t going to give any more money to people who wanted to torture queer people
Clif
Bigot Chicken. I hadn’t heard that one. I like it. I’ll have to try it out on a younger friend who works for them.
Shrub
Sals looking pretty good here, the colours suit her and the styles a good match
DailyBrad
Danny’s parents are some of the low-key shitty ones, denigrating him constantly. I did not even know he had a brother, so I wonder what relationship he has with them.
Obviously, not saying Danny’s parents are the worst, they are nowhere near as fucked up as Naomi Segal, Blaine, etc, but they are kinda dickweeds in a way I have no patience for.
BBCC
His brother’s been in the military – specifically Afghanistan, but he’s home now. We know his parents got updates on him but other than that, we know fuck all about Randy.
Sirksome
I hope he’s cool. We need more positive older role models in this comic. I can count the good ones on my hand. We need another Joyceline quality sibling.
DailyBrad
Harrison seems okay, though Jacob is so dead-set on trying to match up to him, it makes me wonder.
Angel
once everyone graduates at least a small chunk of them will realize “oh i can move away and never talk to them again” other than being legally bound or so i’d think some would manage to make it far away
CMasta1992
Is Danny’s dad named Roger?
Tan
Danny’s father is Randal, his mother is Sharon, and his older brother is Randy.
HueSatLight
Danning it up, averted.
MM
Yeah, I feel like I owe Danny an apology for thinking he was going to be slower to catch on than this. Then again, it doesn’t seem like Sal’s being particularly subtle about her feelings. (Which also shouldn’t be a surprise, because Sal.)
BBCC