I find the sappier the better. If you make it so extreme as to be ridiculous, then you can both laugh at how silly it is, but you also get to say how you feel about them without it having to be a big deal.
“Dammit! I WANT to spout some acidic quip that will lay bare the hidden weaknesses of their relationship, but there’s NOTHING!!! So good… so pure… NOTHING…” *weeps*
I have DoA magnets on my fridge that most people do not see. Perhaps one or two shall be moved to my car. I also now have DoA masks and a shirt and am hoping someone will recognize. It will be a very lovely moment.
I think the danger has passed, their relationship seems strong. I’m not sure Becky would give up Dina even if Joyce suddenly hits her head and becomes gay. Not that she wouldn’t be tempted.
This is so sweet and wholesome, and reminds me of my girlfriend in some ways. I was not having the best day today and was wondering why my gf even puts up with me. But she reminded me that she loves me and doesn’t need another reason.
Remember: even if you aren’t dating another person right now, you can still be the Dina in your own life, by understanding, forgiving, and loving yourself as best you can. 🙂
Now the AU headcanon of all webcomic characters actively being fans of one another’s webcomics in an lattice-like framework, all aware that they are also in webcomics, themselves, and trying to influence the interwoven fabric of reality to get their ships to sail how they want exists in my head. It’s cursed, thanks, I love it.
There is a group in Japan working on egg fusion. So far they have done mice and cats, and the progeny are much more viable and longer-lived than other in-vitro techniques using donor sperm. I eagerly await our lesbian overlords (overladies?).
Everyone has their own way of coping, even if it’s hiding behind the tears of a clown that’s acceptable. It applies to Walky too despite some people giving him heat for it.
I think in this case it’s partly Walky not living up to proper masculine protective roles. Letting the women fight for him.
And sometimes that’s so deeply embedded it’s hard to even see why we react so negatively.
I mean if you want to see Becky get completely shit on for it, feel free to go back to the comments sections for the comics where she and Joyce are visiting Joyce’s parents’ house (book 6, tail-end of chapter 2, plus 3 and 4)
People seem to give Walky a hard time, with no leeway for the fact that even though he was the Golden Child he was raised in an abusive home just as much as Sal was. He grew up favoured, sure, but always with the itch in the back of his head that love was conditional. He is similar to Joyce in a lot of ways.
It occurs to me that I’m the Dina in my husband’s life. He can interpret my atypical behavior for what it is – the recognition of his lovable awesomeness. That’s why we’ve been together for twenty five years.
I used to joke that we worked together as a couple because we’re both so much better than ordinary people.
Dina is just too good for everything.
…..Do not kill her please… that was the sadest for me in alternate universes.
Dina is just great and best character.
THough she didn’t say it back:P
Instead she did a “dinafied” starwars quote.
also I hope becky is actually all up in there. I was always half worried about the whole “joyce to someone else ‘ transition. mainly because this is a webcomic about drama haha
I think that Mr. Willis’ instinct for self preservation includes not getting the windmill treatment by an angry mob of peasant/students cornering him in his house …with torches and pitchforks, and DDOS, and stuff.
Willis opens the door: “y’all go away now! You can’t tell, because I’m wearing a mask, but I, also, am Smiling!” (Pulls out a cintiq and stylus, sketching furiously). “See Joyce here? Grieving Becky will perform the Cruciatus spell on Joyce if y’all don’t disperse NOW!”
Hello, Mr. Willis. This is an angry mob, here to beat you to death for killing the Best Character. However, due to restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID, we will be beating you serially, instead of in massive parallel. We have formed an orderly queue, and are respecting social distancing requirements. We ask that you wear a mask as you are beaten, and try not to cough blood on people.
That’s…not how I’d describe the aftermath of Dina’s death in the Walkyverse (between Walky flipping out and nearly beating Mike to death because he blamed him, to her funeral and Joyce and Walky’s relationship troubles because she believed Dina wasn’t going to heaven, to Dina actually appearing in the afterlife limbo place during the climax of the comic and talking with Walky)…
tl;dr “No one mentioned, noticed, or cared about her after she died” isn’t, at least IMO, an accurate assessment of Walkyverse views on Dina following her death.
Somewhere down in hell Ross is looking up and wondering. “Why did I try so hard to stop this?” He’s also wondering why he trusted such an obvious bad guy that ended up murdering him and also probably why he’s getting a hot poker shoved up his ass, but mostly the first one!
If anything I would imagine that his tiny brain can yet, Still not fathom/compass that much love existing. Love so free of control, so pure.
Probably wishes he had seen, back when he was alive, how much she loved him.
This, more than anything else, is Ross’s crime: That she is afraid to express her true feelings and her real views and so is reduced to acting like an idiot to at least have something to say.
I think the exact words were ‘never officially diagnosed’ with an acknowledgement they’re in a similar spot (as some stripe of neurodivergent, but not certain what – see also, every time we have the ‘wait is Joyce autistic or is this from being raised so rigid and restrictively?’ Discussion, Willis is usually on Twitter going ‘hey when you figure that out, let me know.’)
I was not a fan of Dina/Becky relationship. I didn’t think they were a good foil for each other in the general narrative of DoA and I usually got bored quickly when there were some consecutive strips with them alone together. But this strip opened my eyes and now I can see what it was all about. Well, it took some years, but it was worth it!
I hope we see what’s happening with Faz next. Not that I want to leave this wholesome scene (I could watch Dina and Becky be adorable forever), but after what happened last chapter, I’m actually concerned for him.
I often call my son (who is 20) over to read the funnier web comics. This morning was the first time I called him over to appreciate a loving relationship.
I dont know why but the language of “everyone has trouble reading Dina” as opposed to “Dina doesnt show her emotions in a commonly associated way” makes me happy
I think that it’s more likely that Robin will be rumbled because Dina and Becky can hear her crying about how ‘wholesome and sweet’ it all is (her words).
I don’t know if there’s any couple I ship more than these two right now. Except maybe two of my OCs that kinda accidentally ended up together and are just as wholesome as this, but since I’m also biased as their creator, DinaxBecky wins
Damn, this strip broke me down. I have a wonderful sad story about a Dina in my life, and this strip just killed me, bringing it all back. So nearly word-for-word it’s scary.
My first visit to DoA was because of Dina appearing in QC, attracting me like a magnet. I am forever thankful. There are few other things that taste so lovingly bittersweet to me.
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DoA Favorite character poll respondents, every year: We really love you.
Dina: I am aware.
Cinnamon roll status achieved.
Came down here to say this, found it already done. Thank you.
And this strip proves why.
Dina really hits the spot in panel four.
I routinely have trouble buying my wife cards because they are full of too many sappy (and often rhyming) words.
I will start writing “I am aware” in them now.
I find the sappier the better. If you make it so extreme as to be ridiculous, then you can both laugh at how silly it is, but you also get to say how you feel about them without it having to be a big deal.
*rewrites Empire Strikes Back with Becky and Dina instead*
Dina would enjoy being fossilized, wouldn’t she? As irony?
Does this make Joyce into Luke?
Look at his eyes in animated form. Definitely a resemblance.
Pictures Luke with Joyce’s grin.
Checks self into the Tatooine home for the mildly disturbed.
Yeah, this was a mistake.
There was a disturbance in the force, as if tens of voices cried out in horror.
Laught so had I almost woke my mate. That was awesome, but softly now. It’s frikken quarter after one.
I know it’s supposed to be a smile, but I can’t unsee that as him wearing a mask that’s too small.
Is that from the animated segment of the Holiday Special?
Starting with a still from one of those new animated shorts would probably be a little less nightmarish.
Ladies and gents: Joyce Skywalker https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/8c7e9cc2-5c0a-40b7-aa9a-eac14b194d26
Wait, so then Joyce and Becky are secretly sisters? Wow, I didn’t know Hank had it in him.
vomit inducing thought, could have been ross
I had the same idea, but when I looked through the comments I found that you beat me to it.
Hey, c’mon guys– I’m diabetic.
I can’t handle this much utter sweetness!
I’m not crying! YOU’RE crying!
It’s Mike. Mike is crying.
Wasn’t paid a nickel
He feels shortchanged
Dina is the smoothest motherfucker in this comic. Prove me wrong. I’m waiting…
No lies detected.
How many nickels has she spent?
It’s Mike. Mike is crying.
“Dammit! I WANT to spout some acidic quip that will lay bare the hidden weaknesses of their relationship, but there’s NOTHING!!! So good… so pure… NOTHING…” *weeps*
She prefers tenners.
“show me a boy who’s still in school
and I’ll show you a boy AWARE”–Prince
I long for the day someone recognizes the Dina magnet on my car. Until then, I shall share in my love of Dina here.
I have DoA magnets on my fridge that most people do not see. Perhaps one or two shall be moved to my car. I also now have DoA masks and a shirt and am hoping someone will recognize. It will be a very lovely moment.
Where did you get DOA Masks?
The DoA store. There’s a link just above the comic.
If it ever gets here I got mine from Teepublic. they make the DoA t-shirt collection and recently started making masks.
… Excuse me, I think I need this strip framed on my wall as a reminder.
Re: Last panel: “Ooh, OUCH, Dina.” (maybe she meant “ditto” or said it in a Han Solo-esque voice?)
Alternatively…
Nah, just kidding. If Dina went evil, the world wouldn’t stand a chance.
oh oh this is very sweet
Oh, these sweeties <3
^This
Are the dangers of being Becky’s rebound crush diminishing?
I think the danger has passed, their relationship seems strong. I’m not sure Becky would give up Dina even if Joyce suddenly hits her head and becomes gay. Not that she wouldn’t be tempted.
Is that how that happens? Man, all those episodes of the Flintstones where Fred hits his head, and I don’t recall that ever happening.
Amber probably has some fanfic of it, though.
If not Amber, the Internet.
Fred hits his head exactly 246 times throughout all current Flintstones media. Being an even number, he’s circled back round to het.
But it’s right there in the theme song.
And Fred kicking the cat out of the house is a visual metaphor.
Possibly the single most WTF bit of R34 I’ve ever seen featured Fred Flintstone getting nailed by Spiderman.
Peter or Miles? Or Miguel?
If not specified, I’d assume Peter because he’s the first and most recognizable.
Or, uh, best known, I should say. “Most recognizable” isn’t exactly a mark of pride for a masked superhero.
Pretty sure it was Pete. I seriously have no idea what was up with that. Styles didn’t help.
Bobby has expanded his opposite of art portfolio, I see.
I was just coming here to say that Dina has officially outgrown rebound status.
They are precious and cute! That is all!
This is so sweet and wholesome, and reminds me of my girlfriend in some ways. I was not having the best day today and was wondering why my gf even puts up with me. But she reminded me that she loves me and doesn’t need another reason.
Who’s the Dina in your life?
I’m lucky to have a Dina for a partner. Accepts me for my fucked up me-ness.
I’m married to my Dina. It’s just the greatest.
My spouse. Although sometimes I think _I’m_ the Dina.
My Dina was my best friend for four years before we started dating about two months ago. I’m so lucky to have him <3
Remember: even if you aren’t dating another person right now, you can still be the Dina in your own life, by understanding, forgiving, and loving yourself as best you can. 🙂
Another example of why this comments section needs an upvote system.
I really hope we get to see Dina and Becky’s babies. ~<3
“We are working on that technology!”
— Hannelore Elicott-Chatham
— Questionable Content
“Already covered.”
-Walkyverse Joe and his highly modified Super Soaker
Now the AU headcanon of all webcomic characters actively being fans of one another’s webcomics in an lattice-like framework, all aware that they are also in webcomics, themselves, and trying to influence the interwoven fabric of reality to get their ships to sail how they want exists in my head. It’s cursed, thanks, I love it.
There is a group in Japan working on egg fusion. So far they have done mice and cats, and the progeny are much more viable and longer-lived than other in-vitro techniques using donor sperm. I eagerly await our lesbian overlords (overladies?).
How is it possible to love these two even more?
Everyone has their own way of coping, even if it’s hiding behind the tears of a clown that’s acceptable. It applies to Walky too despite some people giving him heat for it.
No, see, when the black guy does it, he’s an irredeemable chickenshit.
/s >:[
I think in this case it’s partly Walky not living up to proper masculine protective roles. Letting the women fight for him.
And sometimes that’s so deeply embedded it’s hard to even see why we react so negatively.
I mean if you want to see Becky get completely shit on for it, feel free to go back to the comments sections for the comics where she and Joyce are visiting Joyce’s parents’ house (book 6, tail-end of chapter 2, plus 3 and 4)
People seem to give Walky a hard time, with no leeway for the fact that even though he was the Golden Child he was raised in an abusive home just as much as Sal was. He grew up favoured, sure, but always with the itch in the back of his head that love was conditional. He is similar to Joyce in a lot of ways.
Which is why they must never become OTP.
Just saying that “Reprieve” might have been a better title.
Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Fucking d’awwwww!
Find someone who looks at you the way Dina looks at Becky.
It occurs to me that I’m the Dina in my husband’s life. He can interpret my atypical behavior for what it is – the recognition of his lovable awesomeness. That’s why we’ve been together for twenty five years.
I used to joke that we worked together as a couple because we’re both so much better than ordinary people.
Aww Dina is best girl 🙂
Stars, Dinah is the best rebound a girl could ask for.
I mean, she is a pretty awesome anima relic.
Not anymore.
Sometimes, you rebound straight into your true love.
Dina, you did great.
Thanks for making me smile tonight, Willis =]
Don’t fall for it. It’s a trap.
I needed this tonight. Thank you, Willis.
Dina is just too good for everything.
…..Do not kill her please… that was the sadest for me in alternate universes.
Dina is just great and best character.
THough she didn’t say it back:P
Instead she did a “dinafied” starwars quote.
also I hope becky is actually all up in there. I was always half worried about the whole “joyce to someone else ‘ transition. mainly because this is a webcomic about drama haha
I think that Mr. Willis’ instinct for self preservation includes not getting the windmill treatment by an angry mob of peasant/students cornering him in his house …with torches and pitchforks, and DDOS, and stuff.
And masks, and spaced out in an even grid 6 feet apart.
Grid based on 60 deg. Not 90 deg.
Willis opens the door: “y’all go away now! You can’t tell, because I’m wearing a mask, but I, also, am Smiling!” (Pulls out a cintiq and stylus, sketching furiously). “See Joyce here? Grieving Becky will perform the Cruciatus spell on Joyce if y’all don’t disperse NOW!”
Ok, we’re going, we’re going.
Hello, Mr. Willis. This is an angry mob, here to beat you to death for killing the Best Character. However, due to restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID, we will be beating you serially, instead of in massive parallel. We have formed an orderly queue, and are respecting social distancing requirements. We ask that you wear a mask as you are beaten, and try not to cough blood on people.
That was when I quit “It’s Walky.” Not that Dina died, but than no one ever mentioned her again. No one noticed. No one cared.
That’s…not how I’d describe the aftermath of Dina’s death in the Walkyverse (between Walky flipping out and nearly beating Mike to death because he blamed him, to her funeral and Joyce and Walky’s relationship troubles because she believed Dina wasn’t going to heaven, to Dina actually appearing in the afterlife limbo place during the climax of the comic and talking with Walky)…
tl;dr “No one mentioned, noticed, or cared about her after she died” isn’t, at least IMO, an accurate assessment of Walkyverse views on Dina following her death.
Somewhere down in hell Ross is looking up and wondering. “Why did I try so hard to stop this?” He’s also wondering why he trusted such an obvious bad guy that ended up murdering him and also probably why he’s getting a hot poker shoved up his ass, but mostly the first one!
If anything I would imagine that his tiny brain can yet, Still not fathom/compass that much love existing. Love so free of control, so pure.
Probably wishes he had seen, back when he was alive, how much she loved him.
I still prefer him dead, dust, with no thoughts. But your mileage may vary!
Aw, cuteness!
I wonder if Willis has ever thought of doing a tribute to the Carbon Freezer Chamber scene of The Empire Strikes Back with these two?
This warms my heart.
Did she just Han Solo’d her?
This, more than anything else, is Ross’s crime: That she is afraid to express her true feelings and her real views and so is reduced to acting like an idiot to at least have something to say.
…Ugh. That is an Incisive perspective of the man I did Not possess before.
We sure Dina isn’t autistic? Because she described so many of us on the spectrum perfectly
Widely suspected, but not officially confirmed.
IIRC, Word of Willis is “on the spectrum, not diagnosed”, but I could be remembering that wrong.
I think the exact words were ‘never officially diagnosed’ with an acknowledgement they’re in a similar spot (as some stripe of neurodivergent, but not certain what – see also, every time we have the ‘wait is Joyce autistic or is this from being raised so rigid and restrictively?’ Discussion, Willis is usually on Twitter going ‘hey when you figure that out, let me know.’)
Thanks for the clarification, Regalli.
As someone who’s suspected to be on the spectrum but never been diagnosed or assessed, I can really relate to Dina so much in this strip.
Just because you don’t show emotions all the time doesn’t mean you don’t feel them.
I came here in the comments looking for Han Solo references and you did not let me down. Love you all <3
Nice Star Wars reference in the last panel.
The Feels Strike Back.
I was not a fan of Dina/Becky relationship. I didn’t think they were a good foil for each other in the general narrative of DoA and I usually got bored quickly when there were some consecutive strips with them alone together. But this strip opened my eyes and now I can see what it was all about. Well, it took some years, but it was worth it!
I hope we see what’s happening with Faz next. Not that I want to leave this wholesome scene (I could watch Dina and Becky be adorable forever), but after what happened last chapter, I’m actually concerned for him.
Damn you Willis, and such.
Awweeeeee. They are adorables♡.
Dina’s so perceptive. She and Becky are also total sweethearts.
D’AWWWWWW
INTROVERT LOVE
IS ME
I often call my son (who is 20) over to read the funnier web comics. This morning was the first time I called him over to appreciate a loving relationship.
I dont know why but the language of “everyone has trouble reading Dina” as opposed to “Dina doesnt show her emotions in a commonly associated way” makes me happy
It’s just… SO casually affirming that Dina being Exactly Who She Is isn’t a problem for either of them, it’s wonderful.
Robin dashes out and hugs them both.
I think that it’s more likely that Robin will be rumbled because Dina and Becky can hear her crying about how ‘wholesome and sweet’ it all is (her words).
The Dina version of “I know.” 😀
Fucking onion cutting ninjas. :'(
I love it when Dina says exactly the right thing. It makes me feel there may be hope for me.
I don’t know if there’s any couple I ship more than these two right now. Except maybe two of my OCs that kinda accidentally ended up together and are just as wholesome as this, but since I’m also biased as their creator, DinaxBecky wins
My all time OTP is Yuuri Katsuki / Victor Nikiforov, but Dina / Becky is right up there!
Dina. For. The. Win.
That is all.
#goals
She really caught herself a keeper.
Yes, I’m talking about both of them.
Awwwwww!
…Bagge, Fart Captor, you good? Should I call you an ambulance? I assume your blood sugar shot sky high.
Never better, BBCC. Never better.
This comic has me tearing me up.
I just want to create a whole alternate universe and timeline for these two to be safe and happy…
One out of two…
https://www.shortpacked.com/comic/it39s-the-biggest-toy-store-there-was
Damn, this strip broke me down. I have a wonderful sad story about a Dina in my life, and this strip just killed me, bringing it all back. So nearly word-for-word it’s scary.
My first visit to DoA was because of Dina appearing in QC, attracting me like a magnet. I am forever thankful. There are few other things that taste so lovingly bittersweet to me.
These two work so dang well together how dare you impale my feels like this