We have yet to see her touch alcohol at all post time skip and this flashback confirms she’s been committing to staying sober. I don’t see why she’d need to lie to Raidah about it here when she barely knows her. Regardless of what she’s doing in her social life staying sober is a positive improvement for Jennifer.
Thanks!!!! Hey I didn’t know you knew Japanese! ?
Such a coincidence too, I’m studying the AI of Pac Man to help me with my project!
Laura
I don’t, really. My mom’s actually pretty good, and she taught me a little. I picked up the rest from watching Japanese movies with subtitles over and over. Practiced a lot to have something in common with family and to be able to handle basic communication for work.
Awe sweet! I can’t wait until I get the time and spoons to learn Japanese — Pokemon movies with subs are a MUST!
Laura
What I’d recommend would be just putting a little Japanese-language music on in the background while you work or study, and let your subconscious absorb it osmotically. Best way to train your ear to recognize words and patterns.
Sounds like good pre-training, and something I’ve already been doing for quite a while now! Thanks!
anon
there are also LPs of ‘simple’ games like stardew valley and such that some Japanese commentators have a chill playthrough over and repeat some of teh same words so that helps a bit depending on how familiar you are with the original games, music def helps though
I do find it strange that in 2022 Jen thinks Star Wars one of the biggest franchises in the world is somehow nerd shit to be embarrassed about. Like you can’t consume 90% of media without inevitably seeing some sort of Star Wars related ad or something.
It’s got swordfights, wizards, lasers and spaceships. That’s like, all the nerdy things at once. Being the 5th most lucrative (Lukerative?) media franchise in the world can’t undo that. Especially when you consider the 1st biggest is Pokemon.
“No one hates star wars more than star wars fans” tho i guess billie still has the ‘head cheerleader’ mentality so she wouldn’t want anything associated with even ‘mainstream’ nerd culture
I think its because, while its normal to be a casual fan of Star Wars…
…that mostly applies to the high profile stuff. For a college student, that’s the movies and the Mandalorian only, basically. Maybe Jedi Fallen Order, that’s Madden enough for a casual sort to have gone for.
But she knows (and is a fangirl of) Kit Fisto. He’s a great character, but he’s an occasionally recurring supporting character from a long-over (even back when he was first mentioned in DoA) cartoon show.
She’s basically being incredibly self-conscious about her nerd stuff, to the point of overreacting to it.d
But how would differentiate a flaw from a quirk? Joyce’s triangle smile is a quirk, meeting the FockersBillingsworths is a flaw, and a Jedi turning into a Sith is a… plot point.
As much as Raidah is only using Jennifer to her own ends (whatever those might be, but you can be sure it’s anti-Sarah/Joyce) … if she is the catalyst that makes Jennifer realize she doesn’t HAVE to always to choose the unhealthy relationships, I can handle that.
Her and Joyce seem to have a good friendship, Not much has changed with Walky at her core, her and Sal are Cool, as for everbody else there wasn’t much of a relationship there because she spent the rest of her time with Ruth and we all know how that went.
Also I feel some dishonesty here with Raidah that’s unless all she did with Dana was smoke reefer.
Also also I wonder how specifically she was able to call out her wearing Star Wars clothes with out her with a light-saber, unless she actually has a real clue about basic Jedi attire.
Is it confirmed anywhere that Raidah actually did smoke with Dana? Or did Raidah just tolerate Dana’s smoking, or did Dana smoke when she wasn’t with Raidah?
Discussion (148) - “Punchy”
Ana Chronistic
Was it? Dang, I’m too used to minimum Danny-level cosplay to recognise stuff like Walky’s D=
(was thinking Rey after the Kylo Ren crack, but then I remembered there’s a Rey figure on my shelf and I guess not)
Clif
Did not follow comment. Would read again.
a snow mouse
I think Walky was going as Head Master, not Darth Vader lol
Clif
Monkey Master?
Doctor_Who
Jennifer: I don’t drink, and know nothing about Star Wars.
Jennifer (six drinks later): And thatsh reason fo-five why me an’ Kit Fisto are gon’ get marieeeeed and make fifty Jedi babiesh!
DrunkenNordmann
Having a crush on Kit Fisto honestly sounds like the least controversial nerd crush ever. Have you ever seen that guy smile?
ANeM
You don’t hook up with a guy named “Kit Fisto” for his smile.
Thag Simmons
He does have a pretty great smile
GholaHalleck
the things he can do with his head tentacles man. *chefs kiss*
Clif
I’m just hoping that the Star Wars franchise lasts long enough for Kit Fisto to get his own show.
Hey, it worked for Boba Fett.
Decidedly Orthogonal
It’s not about Star Wars enduring, it’s about living long enough to see it.
Clif
Well, then. I wasn’t planning on dieing, so it’s all good.
I mean, I haven’t died for the last 73 years now, so I figure the odds have got to be in my favor.
Adam Black
I checked last century too, and i also did not die then.
Sirksome
I’m really happy for Jen sticking to her sobriety. Good for her.
Decidedly Orthogonal
Hmm.. given the other lies she’s prone to, and how long she’ll hold onto them, I wouldn’t trust her own testimony here. (see last panel for citation)
Sirksome
We have yet to see her touch alcohol at all post time skip and this flashback confirms she’s been committing to staying sober. I don’t see why she’d need to lie to Raidah about it here when she barely knows her. Regardless of what she’s doing in her social life staying sober is a positive improvement for Jennifer.
The Wellerman
As much as I would love to dunk on Billy / Raidah, I really need my spoons for coding the interview project tonight, sorry :/
Laura
Good luck! *Thumbs Up*
Ganbatte!
焦らずに頑張ってね。
The Wellerman
Thanks!!!! Hey I didn’t know you knew Japanese! ?
Such a coincidence too, I’m studying the AI of Pac Man to help me with my project!
Laura
I don’t, really. My mom’s actually pretty good, and she taught me a little. I picked up the rest from watching Japanese movies with subtitles over and over. Practiced a lot to have something in common with family and to be able to handle basic communication for work.
The Wellerman
Awe sweet! I can’t wait until I get the time and spoons to learn Japanese — Pokemon movies with subs are a MUST!
Laura
What I’d recommend would be just putting a little Japanese-language music on in the background while you work or study, and let your subconscious absorb it osmotically. Best way to train your ear to recognize words and patterns.
The Wellerman
Sounds like good pre-training, and something I’ve already been doing for quite a while now! Thanks!
anon
there are also LPs of ‘simple’ games like stardew valley and such that some Japanese commentators have a chill playthrough over and repeat some of teh same words so that helps a bit depending on how familiar you are with the original games, music def helps though
Laura
Cool, thanks, anon!
ADLegend21
Ooof.
RassilonTDavros
Jennifer will deny Kit Fisto three times before the cock fistcrows.
StClair
+1 to this comment!
Dr. Gonzo
While it’s good Jennifer acknowledges her flaws, she’s still something of a narcissist.
The Wellerman
She is totally a narcissist, that’s literally how she’s written.
Here she’s only “acknowledging her flaws” here as yet another 4 dimensional chess move to get the upper hand and make it look like SHE’S in control.
Decidedly Orthogonal
Ding ding ding! Nailed it.
Archieve
And so she could throw in that nobody but herself is as self enlightened about their flaws.
StClair
She is so unbelievably humble, you guys.
Stephen Bierce
Sorry, no Muzak help tonight. I overdid the grunge because somebody left a mix disk in my car.
Laura
*Plays “Star Wars Battle Music Mix” on the hacked Muzak:*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWkm2jSGVhM
Bicycle Bill
An hour-plus of that stuff? TL:DL. (too long, didn’t listen)
Clif
Listening as we speak. Er, as I type.
Plain Marie
Plays “Lovefool” by the Cardigans on the hacked Muzak.
Love-me-love-me-say-that-you-love-me
Laura
Ah, much better!
Amós Batista
I’m starting to believe that ‘hacked muzack’ is kind of a meme here, because I didn’t find it on Google.
Needfuldoer
It has been for several years!
Decidedly Orthogonal
Mr Bierce is its patron saint.
Sirksome
I do find it strange that in 2022 Jen thinks Star Wars one of the biggest franchises in the world is somehow nerd shit to be embarrassed about. Like you can’t consume 90% of media without inevitably seeing some sort of Star Wars related ad or something.
Jamie
I mean, she has also called it mainstream and therefore not nerdy to be into.
She has cake, and she also eats it. And also points out that you can’t have it and that it’s a lie.
Needfuldoer
Which is also another “nerd” reference she will vehemently deny understanding.
SuperZero
Also, Raidah recognized it.
Fëanen
It’s got swordfights, wizards, lasers and spaceships. That’s like, all the nerdy things at once. Being the 5th most lucrative (Lukerative?) media franchise in the world can’t undo that. Especially when you consider the 1st biggest is Pokemon.
anon
“No one hates star wars more than star wars fans” tho i guess billie still has the ‘head cheerleader’ mentality so she wouldn’t want anything associated with even ‘mainstream’ nerd culture
DrunkenNordmann
I get the feeling Jennifer thinks she’s literally in a high school comedy movie or something, with nerds, jocks and what not.
She’s still clinging to the whole head cheerleader thing and can’t seem to fathom that you can both be a (former) cheerleader and be into Star Wars.
StClair
no… that’s not true… that’s imPOSSible!
Durandal_1707
Why can’t this board have upvotes? I want to upvote this X-D
BBCC
Star Wars by itself isn’t nerdy. The depth she knows? Nerdy.
Wraithy2773
I think its because, while its normal to be a casual fan of Star Wars…
…that mostly applies to the high profile stuff. For a college student, that’s the movies and the Mandalorian only, basically. Maybe Jedi Fallen Order, that’s Madden enough for a casual sort to have gone for.
But she knows (and is a fangirl of) Kit Fisto. He’s a great character, but he’s an occasionally recurring supporting character from a long-over (even back when he was first mentioned in DoA) cartoon show.
She’s basically being incredibly self-conscious about her nerd stuff, to the point of overreacting to it.d
eh, whatever
I do have a young colleague who didn’t know who Luke’s father was.
Clif
They didn’t know about the Queen’s complicated relationship with Ben?
Suet
Suuuuuuure…
But how would differentiate a flaw from a quirk? Joyce’s triangle smile is a quirk, meeting the
FockersBillingsworths is a flaw, and a Jedi turning into a Sith is a… plot point.Schpoonman
How is the close-up of Joyce plus a mask more unnerving than the triangle smile? How did you do this?
Is it possible to learn this power?
Clif
The arting is strong in this one.
Dunedon
As much as Raidah is only using Jennifer to her own ends (whatever those might be, but you can be sure it’s anti-Sarah/Joyce) … if she is the catalyst that makes Jennifer realize she doesn’t HAVE to always to choose the unhealthy relationships, I can handle that.
justin8448
I kind of feel like realizing she doesn’t have to always choose unhealthy relationships, but still choosing them, is actually worse. Ya know?
Being unaware that one’s behavior is unhealthy is a blind spot. Being aware of it and doing it anyway is a compulsion or addiction.
Needfuldoer
What about deeply denying your behavior while you’re in the middle of doing it?
Clif
That’s just normal human.
darkoneko
Do or do not, there is no cry
newlland(Henryvolt)
Her and Joyce seem to have a good friendship, Not much has changed with Walky at her core, her and Sal are Cool, as for everbody else there wasn’t much of a relationship there because she spent the rest of her time with Ruth and we all know how that went.
Also I feel some dishonesty here with Raidah that’s unless all she did with Dana was smoke reefer.
Also also I wonder how specifically she was able to call out her wearing Star Wars clothes with out her with a light-saber, unless she actually has a real clue about basic Jedi attire.
DrunkenNordmann
I mean, the classic Jedi attire isn’t that hard to recognise and Star Wars isn’t exactly a niche franchise.
newlland(Henryvolt)
As far as the close go it’s definitely not Niche but it’s also no trademarked without the Saber, but that’s only how I see it.
Laura
Is it confirmed anywhere that Raidah actually did smoke with Dana? Or did Raidah just tolerate Dana’s smoking, or did Dana smoke when she wasn’t with Raidah?
Sirksome
Star Wars is so ingrained into mainstream media now it would be weirder if Raidah didn’t recognize it.
newlland(Henryvolt)