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New main man

by David M Willis on November 19, 2013 at 12:01 am
  • 01 - The Only Dope For Me Is You
└ Tags: dorothy, jacob, joe, joyce, sarah

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  1. TheOthin
    TheOthin
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    Dragons. The ultimate turn-on.

    • Tunaro
      Tunaro
      November 19, 2013 at 12:07 am | #

      I thought that was catfights.

      • TrueVCU
        TrueVCU
        November 19, 2013 at 1:46 am | #

        Only for dudes

        • Hylleddin
          Hylleddin
          November 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm | #

          I was gonna say “and lesbians”, but I have to admit dogfights turn me on more than catfights. How about two woman dragonriders dueling?

          • Raye J
            Raye J
            November 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm | #

            wow. Y’know, I was just gonna reply with “I prefer Lamia/Naga to Dragons” But I would pay to watch two female dragonriders dueling.

    • Waverocker
      Waverocker
      November 19, 2013 at 12:10 am | #

      With motorcycles as a close second

      • Tunaro
        Tunaro
        November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am | #

        Followed closely by chocolaty brown hair.

        • Waverocker
          Waverocker
          November 19, 2013 at 12:20 am | #

          And caramel 😉

        • Skull025
          Skull025
          November 19, 2013 at 12:21 am | #

          And double entendre pizza. Can’t forget that mushroom sausage pizza with extra cheese.

          • khrene
            khrene
            November 19, 2013 at 12:37 am | #

            The extra cheese kinda ruined it…

            The again pizzas aren’t the best for sexing, I mean their hot, covered in saucy juicies, and are always little rough around the edges… wait…

            • Luke
              Luke
              November 19, 2013 at 12:46 am | #

              But… Everyone gets a slice of your pizza. You bring one over and you only get, like, two pieces.

              • James
                James
                November 19, 2013 at 2:00 am | #

                but the key is you get a peice.

            • Heavensrun
              Heavensrun
              November 19, 2013 at 1:43 pm | #

              “They’re”

    • hmrc4evr
      hmrc4evr
      November 19, 2013 at 12:20 am | #

      Great.

      Now I have this mental animation running through my head of the DoA cast as the kids from How to Train Your Dragon.

      Danny is Hiccup and Amber is Astrid. Joe is Snotlout. Not sure of the rest yet.

      Damm- this is going to bug me all night now.

      • Luke
        Luke
        November 19, 2013 at 2:38 am | #

        Someone NEEDS to draw that.

        • Robin
          Robin
          November 19, 2013 at 6:51 pm | #

          Summoning Yotomoe?

      • DaibhidC
        DaibhidC
        November 19, 2013 at 5:35 am | #

        I can see Sal as whichever one of Roughnut and Toughnut is the girl, but not Walky as the other one.

      • Cybersnark
        Cybersnark
        November 19, 2013 at 5:56 am | #

        “The rest” being the twins (Ruffnut & Tuffnut). They don’t really match to anyone; they have Mike’s aggression but none of his intelligence, Faz’ social obliviousness but none of his creepiness.

        Joe as Snotlout is inspired, though.

      • Crazy Pete
        Crazy Pete
        November 19, 2013 at 6:11 am | #

        BUAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

      • lightsabermario
        lightsabermario
        November 19, 2013 at 11:03 am | #

        Dina is Fishlegs.

    • Groove
      Groove
      November 19, 2013 at 3:46 am | #

      For Sarah the ultimate turn on seems to be Jacob.

      • someguywithakatana
        someguywithakatana
        November 19, 2013 at 7:06 am | #

        Joyce was right!

      • Ocbrad1
        Ocbrad1
        November 19, 2013 at 9:23 am | #

        Yeah, hard to miss Sarah’s barely disguised lust! This could be interesting.

    • Thasvaddef
      Thasvaddef
      November 19, 2013 at 6:08 am | #

      /r/dragonsfuckingcars

      • Ocbrad1
        Ocbrad1
        November 19, 2013 at 9:26 am | #

        The car blog Jalopnik has a few references to “dragoning” throughout their site. For them, it all started with one of their former editors striking such a pose behind iirc a Dodge Viper at the New York Auto Show. And hilarious erotica ensued.

      • sidhe3141
        sidhe3141
        November 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm | #

        One of these days I have got to learn that when I hear about something that I know I will find disturbing my first reaction should not be to go see if it’s real.

    • Chubsius
      Chubsius
      November 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm | #

      If you also think dragons are a turn on, go check out this webcomic review of the Bad Dragon C*ck Sheath (nsfw). Whole new meaning to riding a dragon…

      http://www.ohjoysextoy.com/baddragonsheath/

    • eff this my name is S.A.L.
      eff this my name is S.A.L.
      February 4, 2014 at 2:54 am | #

      Amen, brother.

      Dated a guy for nearly three years on that interest alone.
      Didn’t hurt he also co-modded the mythology chat room at some point.

  2. LiaHansen
    LiaHansen
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    Sarah’s got dem licky-style eyes.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

      Chyeah.
      I mean that’s JACOB. He registers 10 megaJoes on the hotness scale.

      • Jay Eff
        Jay Eff
        November 19, 2013 at 12:10 am | #

        I’d hate to see the guy who registers 10 megaDans.

        • JustCheetoDust
          JustCheetoDust
          November 19, 2013 at 12:20 am | #

          Faz?

        • Thor
          Thor
          November 19, 2013 at 12:43 am | #

          That’s not so much a guy as it is a puddle of Dan’s vomit. In your lap. At church.

    • David Herbert
      David Herbert
      November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

      Looks like Joyce was right about them getting together.

    • saltchocolate
      saltchocolate
      November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

      I saw that, too! Look out, Jacob! It’s going to be the first test of your new friendship with Joe: can you be with Sarah after she’s turned Joe down?

      • CRtwenty
        CRtwenty
        November 19, 2013 at 1:22 am | #

        Joe’s ok with other people Joeing women he knows. He’s cool like that.

        • Scot
          Scot
          November 19, 2013 at 6:25 am | #

          Ain’t it great when the avatars fit the comments?

  3. Vivvav
    Vivvav
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    And then Dorothy rode Danny’s dragon.

    • David Herbert
      David Herbert
      November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

      Well it’s only third base, so there was at least some playing with it.

      • Tunaro
        Tunaro
        November 19, 2013 at 12:07 am | #

        Hopefully, she didn’t make it Angry.

        • Roborat
          Roborat
          November 19, 2013 at 3:07 pm | #

          Yes, she wouldn’t like it if she got it angry.

  4. Tunaro
    Tunaro
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    Welp. I learned a little too much about Danny today.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

      Any Danny information is a bit too much.

    • Keroshino
      Keroshino
      November 19, 2013 at 1:13 am | #

      And now…imagine
      Danny, Naked! His pale, narrow ass thrusting up and down!

      …your welcome!!! 😀

      • Rutee
        Rutee
        November 19, 2013 at 3:10 pm | #

        I’d thank you if this disturbed someone, but it did not.

  5. Tom
    Tom
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    Oh man, she’s enjoying this, isn’t she?

    • Gold
      Gold
      November 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm | #

      Boy, Danny is having a rough year. His former lover breaks up with him to concentrate on her future, and then hooks up with a man-child. His new girlfriend breaks up with him despite his assured commitment. And now his best friend since childhood has found a new best friend.

      Yet, we’ll somehow find a reason to compare Danny to Hitler when he inevitably has a leap in judgment.

      • Jakryt
        Jakryt
        November 19, 2013 at 4:35 pm | #

        Godwin’s law: “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1”

  6. Mr. Random
    Mr. Random
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    But Dragons are for Bros!

  7. Doctor_Who
    Doctor_Who
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    Last panel: Overly Attached Ex-Girlfriend.

  8. Yotomoe
    Yotomoe
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    She secretly broke up with him because she knows Danny will never love her as much as Joe.

    • Rabbling Rouser
      Rabbling Rouser
      November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

      I am now convinced that Danny and Joe are Alt JD and Turk

      • Yotomoe
        Yotomoe
        November 19, 2013 at 12:08 am | #

        Guy Love, That’s all it is. Guy Love, He’s mine I’m his!

      • Doctor_Who
        Doctor_Who
        November 19, 2013 at 12:11 am | #

        Does that make Joyce Elliot, or Dorothy? Because I could see either of them.

        The blonde hair, nerdiness, and willingness to sleep with “JD” suggests Dorothy, but the neurosis, religious upbringing, and hesitance to curse suggest Joyce.

        Either way, Sarah is totally Carla.

        • Tunaro
          Tunaro
          November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

          Would Mike be Cox or the Janitor?

          • leonou
            leonou
            November 19, 2013 at 1:07 am | #

            Cox would definitely be Ruth !

          • JustCheetoDust
            JustCheetoDust
            November 19, 2013 at 1:11 am | #

            I’m going to say the Janitor, JUST so I can follow that up by suggesting that Danny thinks about him bathing in egg salad.

            Truth be told, I just can’t picture Mike practicing taxidermy.

            • Zakrael
              Zakrael
              November 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm | #

              Hey, Mike is an expert taxidermist, and gives excellent value for money.

              He’ll stuff your mom. For a nickel.

              It’s because she’s a prostitute.

        • JustCheetoDust
          JustCheetoDust
          November 19, 2013 at 1:17 am | #

          So, Sarah can’t tell the difference between one-upmanship and a lotion sale?

  9. March
    March
    November 19, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

    The fact that Joe seems to be very mildly offended by this gives me great amusement.

    Danny is his. In everything. (Even the things he doesn’t particularly want)

  10. Sammie1053
    Sammie1053
    November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

    Sarah’s expression makes me think Joyce’s shipping of those two might actually be founded on something other than subtle racism.
    Also, SOMEBODY NEEDS TO DRAW THAT.

    • Sammie1053
      Sammie1053
      November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

      The dragon riding bros i mean. There’s enough shipping art out there.

      • Rheinman
        Rheinman
        November 19, 2013 at 12:09 am | #

        That, sir, is an insult to the entire shipping fleet

        • Aizat
          Aizat
          November 19, 2013 at 12:12 am | #

          SCREW THE FLEET, IT’S A DRAGON!

          • desai
            desai
            November 19, 2013 at 1:22 am | #

            A fleet of dragons! Being drawn by shippers! On, er, a fleet of ships?

            • xKiv
              xKiv
              November 19, 2013 at 7:14 pm | #

              Fleet of dragon ships.

    • Em
      Em
      November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

      Well Jacob is supposed to be a pretty attractive dude! And Sarah is single, so she’s probably thinking “Daaaaaamn that dude is hot!”

      • Sammie1053
        Sammie1053
        November 19, 2013 at 12:10 am | #

        I’ve never found him all that attractive (which is funny given my Gravatar). Granted that’s not really surprising seeing as he’s a character in a webcomic.

        • timemonkey
          timemonkey
          November 19, 2013 at 9:06 am | #

          Yeah, I’ve never found him even noticeable, let alone hot. Personal preferences and all that. When he first appeared in Shortpacked I assumed he was so lusted after because he was the only available straight guy.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

      She’s not attracted to him because he’s black. She’s attracted to him because he’s Beautifully Brown.

      • Rheinman
        Rheinman
        November 19, 2013 at 12:10 am | #

        I thought she was attracted to him because he is exquisitely sculpted.

        • Jen Aside
          Jen Aside
          November 19, 2013 at 12:13 am | #

          Yeah, I think DAT ASS in any other flavour would be just as delicious =9

          • Sammie1053
            Sammie1053
            November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am | #

            Have we ever seen Jacob’s ass or are you just picturing it?

            • Blue Dragon
              Blue Dragon
              November 19, 2013 at 1:14 am | #

              Within DoA, about the closest we come to seeing Jacob’s ass is
              http://www.dumbingofage.com/2013/comic/book-3/02-guess-whos-coming-to-galassos/temptation/

        • saltchocolate
          saltchocolate
          November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

          Rheinman’s comment reminds me: ETHAN is going to be terribly bummed to see the SS Saracob go sailing by!

          • Yotomoe
            Yotomoe
            November 19, 2013 at 12:28 am | #

            As he should be. >:T poo on you Ethan. POO ON YOU.

            • DSL
              DSL
              November 19, 2013 at 12:34 am | #

              Language, sir. Language.

              • N0083rP00F
                N0083rP00F
                November 19, 2013 at 8:59 am | #

                I think that was the English dialect known as Canadian.

          • Greenygal
            Greenygal
            November 19, 2013 at 11:55 am | #

            I don’t think it’s going to make a difference to Ethan. He doesn’t appear to have a crush on Jacob, he’s just responding to him as an attractive guy who’s living in the same room, and Jacob getting a girlfriend isn’t going to change that.

        • bibulb
          bibulb
          November 19, 2013 at 1:41 am | #

          We’re given to understand that he’s pretty finely sculpted. I can totally buy Sarah getting the “…DAMN” face.

          • Jen Aside
            Jen Aside
            November 19, 2013 at 1:48 am | #

            There could, in fact, be somebody walking behind Jacob with a fine-looking dessert from the cafeteria, tho

            • bibulb
              bibulb
              November 20, 2013 at 12:38 am | #

              So, it’s not JACOB’S milkshake that …
              Nah, I can’t QUITE make the joke work out to punchline. Apologies.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 6:03 pm | #

      No, Joyce happened to be right, but shipped them for the wrong reasons. Notice no particular interest on Jacob’s part. Remember the complete inability of Joyce to give a reason the two fit.
      I think it is a harmless thing and this is an intriguing story-line that explores more of Sarah. And in this case being right for the wrong reasons should detract from Joyce, but at the same time no credit there.

  11. Plasma Mongoose
    Plasma Mongoose
    November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

    Oh deary me, a boat has been launched.

    • nothri
      nothri
      November 19, 2013 at 12:13 am | #

      Danny/Dragon OTP forever.

      • Tunaro
        Tunaro
        November 19, 2013 at 12:21 am | #

        I’m trying really hard not to make terrible jokes about Dragonborns right now

        • That Damn Rat
          That Damn Rat
          November 19, 2013 at 4:20 am | #

          could be worse, you could start on dragonballs….

          • xKiv
            xKiv
            November 19, 2013 at 7:23 pm | #

            … and move on to spaceballs.
            What?

      • Casey
        Casey
        November 19, 2013 at 9:07 am | #

        That’s not too far off from my OTP, which is Dany/Dragon

    • Waverocker
      Waverocker
      November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am | #

      Toph Gravatar!

      • Plasma Mongoose
        Plasma Mongoose
        November 19, 2013 at 12:23 am | #

        At least for today. 😀

  12. Sensedog
    Sensedog
    November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

    I’ve met the dragon before. It was….an experience.

  13. Equuizzicals
    Equuizzicals
    November 19, 2013 at 12:03 am | #

    I absolutley want Sarah and Jacob to happen. Someone make me stop wanting Sarah and Jacob to happen before its too late.

    • Mr K
      Mr K
      November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

      Because they’re both black? So very Joyce.

      • saltchocolate
        saltchocolate
        November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

        Wow — people have shipped everything moving in this comic, and with Equizzicals’ comment, this is the first conclusion you jump to? So very Joyce’s mother.

        • Mr K
          Mr K
          November 19, 2013 at 12:10 am | #

          Because they haven’t been in many scenes together.

          • saltchocolate
            saltchocolate
            November 19, 2013 at 12:20 am | #

            For this fandom, it doesn’t take many at all! 😀

            • Dinstow
              Dinstow
              November 19, 2013 at 11:38 am | #

              *doesnt take any at all

              FTFY

      • Yotomoe
        Yotomoe
        November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

        Next thing you’re gonna ship Amber and Danny cuz they’re both white.
        Kids these days.

        • nothri
          nothri
          November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am | #

          To be fair, I’ve been shipping Sal/Joyce basically because they are both girls, so…

      • Equuizzicals
        Equuizzicals
        November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

        When I start mentally shipping when people just look at each other I get worried is all.

        • saltchocolate
          saltchocolate
          November 19, 2013 at 12:13 am | #

          You’re good, Equuizzicals. I feel 90% certain Willis wants us to ship this one! (OR we’re being set up for an unrequited love scenario to rival the Amber/Danny drama . . . ) But Sarah clearly has eyes for Jacob. 😀

          • That Damn Rat
            That Damn Rat
            November 19, 2013 at 4:25 am | #

            If he wants us to ship it, it’s almost certainly part of a double bluff.
            Much like Ethan and Joshua.

            • saltchocolate
              saltchocolate
              November 19, 2013 at 7:31 pm | #

              . . .

              Damn — you may be right!

    • Katie Schenkel
      Katie Schenkel
      November 19, 2013 at 8:40 am | #

      I assume because David is very much about making sure the readers are suffering along with the characters?

  14. Aizat
    Aizat
    November 19, 2013 at 12:04 am | #

    REAL MEN RIDES…oh sorry…wrong meme.

  15. Mr. Random
    Mr. Random
    November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

    Joyce, right for all the wrong reasons. Sarah, proving Joyce right, For all the right reasons.

    • saltchocolate
      saltchocolate
      November 19, 2013 at 12:09 am | #

      ^ This.

    • Tandel
      Tandel
      November 19, 2013 at 2:15 am | #

      That comment wraps things up in such a beautifully succinct package.

      Allow me to give you an Internet, good sir.

  16. Kernanator
    Kernanator
    November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

    Adorable awkwardness strikes again!

    • Keroshino
      Keroshino
      November 19, 2013 at 1:26 am | #

      And Dorothy in panel 4 is so very much Adorable!!!

  17. Aizat
    Aizat
    November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

    Dotty…they are riding a dragon…point invalid.

  18. Rabbling Rouser
    Rabbling Rouser
    November 19, 2013 at 12:05 am | #

    Dorothy’s smile is magnificent in it’s unbridled joy

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:07 am | #

      It’s the cutest she’s been in QUITE a while!

  19. Henry
    Henry
    November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

    I think Sarah likes what she sees.

    Also Dorothy seems way too excited by that. Take notes, Walky.

    • Waverocker
      Waverocker
      November 19, 2013 at 12:07 am | #

      Who ISN’T excited by dragons?

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        Aizat
        November 19, 2013 at 12:11 am | #

        Dragons are awesome…and a tad over-used.

        • Henry
          Henry
          November 19, 2013 at 12:15 am | #

          Yetis and Frost Giants are criminally under-used.

          • Aizat
            Aizat
            November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

            So does Mountain Men and Giant Crabs.

          • Waverocker
            Waverocker
            November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

            I’ll admit that was a little unexpected

          • Keroshino
            Keroshino
            November 19, 2013 at 1:29 am | #

            Especially Frost Giants that are actually GIANT!!!

  20. Waverocker
    Waverocker
    November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

    Holy poop, you guys are fast to comment!

    • Plasma Mongoose
      Plasma Mongoose
      November 19, 2013 at 12:09 am | #

      It’s just how we roll in this here parts. 😀

      • Yotomoe
        Yotomoe
        November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

        We’re quick to the trigger!

    • Keroshino
      Keroshino
      November 19, 2013 at 1:30 am | #

      We have issues with going off prematurely!!!

      • Mr K
        Mr K
        November 19, 2013 at 11:34 am | #

        You must have trouble in bed.

  21. Cattleprod
    Cattleprod
    November 19, 2013 at 12:06 am | #

    I guess they were ‘besties eternal’ since the term ‘conjunx endura’ didn’t exist yet back then?

    • NIghtsbridge
      NIghtsbridge
      November 19, 2013 at 2:52 pm | #

      I don’t think that term exists right now.

  22. Plasma Mongoose
    Plasma Mongoose
    November 19, 2013 at 12:07 am | #

    I’m imaging Jacob’s sub attacking Joe’s cruise-ship at full ramming speed.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

      Sounds kinky.

      • Plasma Mongoose
        Plasma Mongoose
        November 19, 2013 at 12:22 am | #

        You betcha it is.

  23. Aizat
    Aizat
    November 19, 2013 at 12:09 am | #

    Dotty, being a main man means that Jacob is pretty much Joe’s wing man…right?

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:19 am | #

      That’s not always true o3o.

  24. LiamAldam
    LiamAldam
    November 19, 2013 at 12:12 am | #

    ALL ABOARD THE USS Saracob!

    • Aizat
      Aizat
      November 19, 2013 at 12:13 am | #

      THE DRAGON SARACOB!

    • Emoroffle
      Emoroffle
      November 19, 2013 at 12:14 am | #

      Watch out, Willis has a U-boat wolf pack roaming the shipping lanes.

    • Sammie1053
      Sammie1053
      November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am | #

      My sleepy brain just pictured a corncob only with a bunch of tiny Sarah heads instead of corn kernels.
      The horror… 0_o

  25. Plasma Mongoose
    Plasma Mongoose
    November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am | #

    Danny and Joe riding on a dragon… does this make them MAN-MARRIED?

    • Kernanator
      Kernanator
      November 19, 2013 at 12:23 am | #

      Yes. Yes it does.

      • John
        John
        November 19, 2013 at 1:46 am | #

        And Jacob already knew that.

        • Plasma Mongoose
          Plasma Mongoose
          November 19, 2013 at 2:52 am | #

          Good reference point!

    • Aizat
      Aizat
      November 19, 2013 at 12:25 am | #

      No, they have to dip their fingers in radioactive orange juice…you know, like in Highlander 2.

      • EEWWW
        EEWWW
        November 19, 2013 at 2:53 am | #

        what is this ‘Highlander 2’ of which you speak… everyone knows there can be only one. 🙂

  26. newllend
    newllend
    November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am | #

    What the fuck is up with that weird stare , its like she’s raven from that’s so raven seeing into the future

    • newllend
      newllend
      November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am | #

      Also that dragon is the only thing that makes that picture not weird

    • mai876
      mai876
      November 19, 2013 at 12:23 am | #

      Sarah right? Looks like she might not be needing her toys much longer.

    • leonou
      leonou
      November 19, 2013 at 1:11 am | #

      Actually, it kinda seems like her regular stare to me. It’s just really rare for her to be looking at someone the same size as her.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 6:06 pm | #

      Revelation that a man in her life might not be so bad.
      Especially since Joyce won’t be making “vroom vroom” noises.

  27. Pacce
    Pacce
    November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am | #

    For some reason, I took that as Joe thinking he should have been the one to punch Danny’s V-card.

  28. so279
    so279
    November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am | #

    Dorothy is kinda scary in that last panel. That smile. It looks like a picture that would be attached to a creepypasta…

  29. Baker
    Baker
    November 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | #

    At first I thought what Dorothy was saying was pretty amusing, then it hit me that she is saying the drawing is still on that fridge to this day and I lost it.

  30. Wonder Wig
    Wonder Wig
    November 19, 2013 at 12:19 am | #

    That smile makes me happy =D

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      November 19, 2013 at 12:20 am | #

      Me as well. Walky, make Dorothy happier so I can see this smile more.

      • Keroshino
        Keroshino
        November 19, 2013 at 3:26 am | #

        agreed!
        a happy Dorothy = a happy…ME!

        • Mr K
          Mr K
          November 19, 2013 at 11:35 am | #

          I like dorothy when she has a worried expression.

      • NIghtsbridge
        NIghtsbridge
        November 19, 2013 at 2:54 pm | #

        Considering how much she smiled at dragons, I don’t think that’ll be a problem.

  31. Brigid Keely
    Brigid Keely
    November 19, 2013 at 12:21 am | #

    If your goal was to make me love Danny a little bit than congratulations you’ve succeeded.

    • Chronos
      Chronos
      November 19, 2013 at 1:49 am | #

      Apparently, you and I are among the few to find that actually endearing.

      • Greenygal
        Greenygal
        November 19, 2013 at 10:45 am | #

        I think it’s enormously endearing. And a little sad, given how rarely they show any affection for each other in present day.

  32. NF
    NF
    November 19, 2013 at 12:21 am | #

    “Riding a dragon” actually would make a great euphemism.

    • Kernanator
      Kernanator
      November 19, 2013 at 12:23 am | #

      I would not be surprised if it already was.

      • Opus the Poet
        Opus the Poet
        November 19, 2013 at 1:00 am | #

        When I was a teen it (riding the dragon) was a drug euphemism.

        • George
          George
          November 19, 2013 at 4:33 am | #

          I thought dragons were chased for this particular metaphor?

          • Ourorboros
            Ourorboros
            November 19, 2013 at 6:09 pm | #

            Chased when smoked.
            Further refined and injected is riding.

            Because smoking opium people are staring into space – and the smoke.
            Injecting heroin is riding the dragon.

        • espanolbot
          espanolbot
          November 19, 2013 at 4:36 am | #

          Chasing the dragon’s been a reference to taking opium and the like since the 1800s or so.

  33. Varangian
    Varangian
    November 19, 2013 at 12:26 am | #

    New Main Man?! NEW MAIN MAN?!

    BETRAYAL

    BETRAYAL MOST FOUL

    JOSEPH ISCARIOT, ARCH-TRAITOR, I CROWN THEE D:<

    • Aizat
      Aizat
      November 19, 2013 at 12:28 am | #

      BETRAYAL! BE-TRAYAL! BETRAYED ME! THIS GAME SUUUUUUCKS!

  34. Fuzzydaemon
    Fuzzydaemon
    November 19, 2013 at 12:28 am | #

    Sarah looks positively gobsmacked and the perkiest I have ever seen her. I am shipping this one.

    Hah….Dorothy is evil and I love it.

  35. Bill
    Bill
    November 19, 2013 at 12:28 am | #

    How close are dragons to dinosaurs?  Once Dina finds out about this, maybe she and Danny will become an item.

    • David Willis
      David M Willis
      November 19, 2013 at 2:15 pm | #

      Well, dragons are fake lizards and dinosaurs were real birds.

      • The Candyman
        The Candyman
        November 19, 2013 at 4:06 pm | #

        Other way around, Willis. Birds are a kind of dinosaur. And dragons were always more like crocodiles anyway.

  36. Tacodud2
    Tacodud2
    November 19, 2013 at 12:29 am | #

    I want to see this drawing of which you speak of.

  37. abacuswizard
    abacuswizard
    November 19, 2013 at 12:32 am | #

    WILLIS, YOU MUST DRAW FOR US THIS DRAGON DRAWING

    DRAW IT

    PLEASE

    • Keroshino
      Keroshino
      November 19, 2013 at 1:31 am | #

      I second this!

      • Fay
        Fay
        November 19, 2013 at 1:56 am | #

        Thirding. I wanna see it. I might even throw in a nickel.

        • saltchocolate
          saltchocolate
          November 19, 2013 at 11:56 pm | #

          4th, for what it’s worth!

  38. mai876
    mai876
    November 19, 2013 at 12:32 am | #

    Joyce was shipping Sarah and Jacob before it was cool… and also before they met…

  39. asdsadafa
    asdsadafa
    November 19, 2013 at 12:38 am | #

    Hey David,
    How many of your comments do you usually end up reading? I imagine it probably depends more on the time posted but I figure you can only read so much before you have to do something else.

    • David Willis
      David M Willis
      November 19, 2013 at 1:55 am | #

      I tend to read all of them.

  40. John
    John
    November 19, 2013 at 12:38 am | #

    Damn, Dotty, you grin any bigger and the top of your head is going to fall off.

    Sarah has the look of a lady who’s reconsidering that “I’ve got toys; I’m good” stance. (She and Jacob are both pre-law, right? They were in the other universe.)

    And I like how it doesn’t even seem to register on Joyce that Joe doesn’t mean “the Pure” to be a compliment.

  41. Bilfred
    Bilfred
    November 19, 2013 at 12:44 am | #

    dat alt-text.

    • Tapio Peltonen
      Tapio Peltonen
      November 19, 2013 at 3:37 am | #

      Yes oh my god.

  42. Aeron
    Aeron
    November 19, 2013 at 12:48 am | #

    Dorothy: That’s WHY I took his virginity!

  43. Kladeos
    Kladeos
    November 19, 2013 at 12:59 am | #

    Sarah looks like she’s interested. Maybe Joyce was right after all.

  44. Gottawonder
    Gottawonder
    November 19, 2013 at 1:02 am | #

    All of the above rings true more or less.
    Joe is possive.
    Joyce missed the Pure ref. being derogatory.
    Sarah just got smacked with the “Omg, look at him” stick.

    And I’m not sure just what is up with Dorothy? Is she trying to stick a wedge between Joe and Jacob, using Danny? And if so, why? She can’t still be harboring feels for Danny. She trying to embarrass Joe? She doesn’t really like Joe all that well, so maybe.

    Reminds me of my mother who always managed to tell these type of embarrassing stories of my childhood, to whoever would listen.
    I was not amused.

    • Chronos
      Chronos
      November 19, 2013 at 1:51 am | #

      I kinda took it that Dorothy was trying to look out for her ex, is all.

      • Chronos
        Chronos
        November 19, 2013 at 1:54 am | #

        Actually, I take that back. Looking at her face again, it looks like she’s freindly-ribbing on Joe.

        • begbert2
          begbert2
          November 19, 2013 at 10:50 am | #

          Oh yeah, that’s 100% pure glee there. There is no altruism happening here whatsoever.

  45. Regalli
    Regalli
    November 19, 2013 at 1:08 am | #

    That is the cutest thing ever, Danny.

    Also, slightly possessive and maybe just a touch on the creepy side.

    BUT ADORABLE.

  46. nobody
    nobody
    November 19, 2013 at 1:08 am | #

    Someone make art of this, quickly

  47. Shadow12000
    Shadow12000
    November 19, 2013 at 1:08 am | #

    Joe sounds jelly in that last panel.

  48. bibulb
    bibulb
    November 19, 2013 at 1:43 am | #

    Dorothy’s maniacal glee in relating this story is a thing of wonder.

  49. chris73
    chris73
    November 19, 2013 at 2:36 am | #

    So what are some good shipping sites for these characters?

    • begbert2
      begbert2
      November 19, 2013 at 10:50 am | #

      This comment section?

      • chris73
        chris73
        November 19, 2013 at 1:28 pm | #

        Kinda deserved that I guess but I do like where this is (possibly) going with Sarah, she deserves a break

  50. TaintedSpud
    TaintedSpud
    November 19, 2013 at 2:45 am | #

    Guy love, that’s all it is
    Guy love he’s mine I’m his
    There’s nothing gay about it in our eyes.

    • Rutee
      Rutee
      November 19, 2013 at 12:06 pm | #

      JD and Turk would eventually go on to also say they’re a little gay, too. XD

  51. Nono
    Nono
    November 19, 2013 at 3:04 am | #

    It feels kind of jarring going from Joyce and Joe… arguing? Whatever it is that was yesterday about cursing to this.

    Jacob’s good at defusing a situation I guess.

    (Also that’s a lot of J-characters in one room.)

  52. Arturo
    Arturo
    November 19, 2013 at 3:37 am | #

    You know, I’m liking Joe a little less these days. Just a teeny bit or two.

    • begbert2
      begbert2
      November 19, 2013 at 10:51 am | #

      What, you got something against dragons?

  53. Quinctia
    Quinctia
    November 19, 2013 at 3:41 am | #

    Maybe Dorothy’s gleeful because she knows that Joe’s “dumping” of Danny for a new guy will displace Danny’s feelings about her dumping him?

  54. sun tzu
    sun tzu
    November 19, 2013 at 3:51 am | #

    So…Is this the point where Joyce realizes her best friend isn’t, in fact, a virgin? Or would she have realized that earlier?

    • That Damn Rat
      That Damn Rat
      November 19, 2013 at 5:22 am | #

      It’s been pointed out before within Joyce’s earshot before. http://www.dumbingofage.com/2011/comic/book-1/06-yesterday-was-thursday/frequency/
      Not sure if she actually noticed though.

    • Thasvaddef
      Thasvaddef
      November 19, 2013 at 6:14 am | #

      PRE-MARITAL HANKY-PANKY! PRE-MARITAL HANKY-PANKY!

    • Kladeos
      Kladeos
      November 19, 2013 at 5:58 pm | #

      Shit’s goin’ done.

      I expect she’ll have a double standard where she’ll accept Dorothy for it but not Joe, but we’ll see.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 6:20 pm | #

      I think others would have understood it from the conversation they had when Joyce found out Walky would be sleeping over at Dorothy’s. They also had a conversation about lust and all.
      But it’s hard to figure what Joyce would have gotten out of the conversations.

  55. AckackAck
    AckackAck
    November 19, 2013 at 5:09 am | #

    I don’t know why but I love this strip so much. It shows a normal college kids life talking with each others and sharing anecdotes. With DoA drama tag is in full gear recently this strip is pretty refreshing.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 8:31 pm | #

      Because of that, you can relate to the characters and stories.
      For long term continuity, overly dramatic and fantastic story lines can go off the rails without skillful writing and direction. It can still work, but on the other hand look at the end run of ER where they kept on trying to top the over blown drama of the previous week. Really, a tank? A helicopter crashing right there?

      Here the only fantastic elements are Walky and Ethan being in shape in spite of being geek couch potatoes and Sarah’s nemesii eating at the dorm cafeterias in spite of otherwise acting like trust fund babies. Even that is somewhat in service to the story.

  56. CianM1301
    CianM1301
    November 19, 2013 at 5:18 am | #

    Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Dorothy smile that wide before.

  57. CallMeIshmael
    CallMeIshmael
    November 19, 2013 at 5:47 am | #

    See, Joyce, this is how non-crazy people interact.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 6:17 pm | #

      She is the best socialized of her home schooling group.
      But as down as I’ve been on the character, I admit she is slowly changing. And she is realizing there is stuff to learn.
      Hopefully it builds up to the point that one little Mike Gambit sets off cathartic growth.

  58. Jack Finch
    Jack Finch
    November 19, 2013 at 6:14 am | #

    Dorothy talkin’ a limitless smack.

    • Jack Finch
      Jack Finch
      November 19, 2013 at 6:15 am | #

      Little …damned auto correct

      • Vash
        Vash
        November 19, 2013 at 2:25 pm | #

        The smack is also limitless when it comes to Danny.

  59. hof1991
    hof1991
    November 19, 2013 at 7:22 am | #

    Interesting that even Joe talks about Danny having his virginity taken, like he has no agency or control. But he knows Danny very well.

    • John
      John
      November 19, 2013 at 2:06 pm | #

      I’ve got a feeling it went something like this, anyway.

    • Ourorboros
      Ourorboros
      November 19, 2013 at 6:12 pm | #

      Danny’s dream requires no agency – just that being in love was all that matters and he gets carried through.
      Even his fantasy of dating superheroine and regular girl and finding out they are one and the same requires little agency. Though he actively avoided the opportunity.

  60. hof1991
    hof1991
    November 19, 2013 at 7:25 am | #

    Also, does Willis live on the West Coast or does he stay up til 3 am reading comments?

    • N0083rP00F
      N0083rP00F
      November 19, 2013 at 9:13 am | #

      I though he still was ensconced somewhere near Columbus OH, or was at one time. I still owe him a beer at Origins I think.

    • David Willis
      David M Willis
      November 19, 2013 at 10:02 am | #

      My bedtime is 5am.

      • The Candyman
        The Candyman
        November 19, 2013 at 3:42 pm | #

        When he’s feeling rebellious, he clocks out at 5:02.

  61. Historyman68
    Historyman68
    November 19, 2013 at 8:04 am | #

    In every universe, Jacob can’t escape being seen as a sex object.

  62. Jimmy
    Jimmy
    November 19, 2013 at 8:33 am | #

    Sarah gawking is hilarious.

    • madd
      madd
      November 19, 2013 at 10:19 am | #

      He makes her feel kinda funny, like when she used to climb the rope in gym class.

  63. Gospel X
    Gospel X
    November 19, 2013 at 9:15 am | #

    It’s nice that Jacob recognizes that sometimes it’s OK to sit on the other side of the table.

    • OmegaDez
      OmegaDez
      November 19, 2013 at 10:15 am | #

      Ever since Jesus did that one dinner with his pals, everyone in any picture ever always sits on the same side.

      • Kernanator
        Kernanator
        November 19, 2013 at 8:49 pm | #

        Well, Jesus kind of is the ultimate trendsetter.

  64. Crimson Doom
    Crimson Doom
    November 19, 2013 at 9:20 am | #

    What, no comments about how Joe = Lobo yet? For shame, commentators. For shame. 😛

    Although I suppose by that implication, DANNY was once Lobo, and that simply cannot be. So maybe you all had the right of it after all.

  65. Mr. Random
    Mr. Random
    November 19, 2013 at 12:56 pm | #

    All right now this is getting on my nerves. Somehow, I can see the alt-text, if I do “something”. I’m on an ipad, ios7. And it’s already happened twice, but I can’t figure out how.

    • Vash
      Vash
      November 19, 2013 at 2:35 pm | #

      If you figure it out, please do say. I am on an iPad as well, and this is the only problem I have with it.

      • xKiv
        xKiv
        November 19, 2013 at 8:21 pm | #

        A little googling leads to “tap and hold the image”.
        Which also works for android firefox (but that only shows a few lines).

        • Kladeos
          Kladeos
          November 19, 2013 at 8:59 pm | #

          Doesn’t work if the image is also a link.

  66. SeanNOLA
    SeanNOLA
    November 19, 2013 at 4:26 pm | #

    Prediction time: Next comic, Joe laments how Danny sleeps all day and stays out all night with Amazi-girl, which makes Dorothy have FEELINGS.

    • saltchocolate
      saltchocolate
      November 20, 2013 at 12:02 am | #

      Woh-oh-oh, FEELINGS . . .

  67. man in black
    man in black
    November 19, 2013 at 7:22 pm | #

    great page

  68. Maycroft
    Maycroft
    November 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm | #

    The dragon is what closed the deal.

  69. Mr. Random
    Mr. Random
    November 20, 2013 at 12:11 am | #

    Testing testing….. Ms, Dorothy your smile can be seen from space…

  70. Elva Rodríguez
    Elva Rodríguez
    November 20, 2013 at 12:57 am | #

    It just hit me that Joe and Danny had an argument the last time they appear togheter… an then this…

    Danny is going to be really really lonely…

  71. Bill M.
    Bill M.
    November 20, 2013 at 12:24 pm | #

    Hmm… Joe and Danny riding a “dragon.” Billie’s high school mascot was a dragon. My mind somehow made the leap that in the drawing Joe and Danny are “riding” Billie in that drawing.

  72. Roborat
    Roborat
    November 20, 2013 at 3:05 pm | #

    I love that smile on her face in the last two panels as she tells this story.

  73. Regalli
    Regalli
    August 22, 2014 at 12:17 am | #

    … Well, that factoid’s interesting in hindsight.

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