What Happened
of course that's what happened. of course
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Throwing things/choking out bigots is morally correct. Also, schools are obligated to create a safe environment for children and they don't do that. So kids are morally correct and entirely justified in beating their attackers in to the ground. Because the adults abandoned them and only give a shit when it comes time to punish the kid for defending themselves.
Oh, dear.
Emmett has lost some of his Canadian politeness. Misgendering will do that. I can't remove the accidental misgendering, but take my word for it I didn't do it deliberately.
*their
Who else had to google Emmett because it's been like over a year? It's not an insult, its just hard to keep track of the extended cast...
What kind of choke hold was it? Personally, I imagine they used a Dragon Sleeper. That's my favorite. #ColdSkull
My favorite was the neck in the crook of my elbow, they could still breathe but they still passed out after a few seconds. I was a terror in 4th grade. I was like Elliot in EGS, I took out the bullies.
Hey, Jeph, are you okay? It's fine if the comic's just a bit late; I'm just hoping nothing's happened to you.
Probably just forgot to hit the button. It's been known to happen every now and then.
This is being a good ally.
Bubbles looks thinner than usual today. Like she might have to try a little hard to lift a tank.
I mean, Emmett -is- badass...
Do not allow Emmett to teach Anh how to snap somebody's neck, this has been an ongoing problem.
Sam calling Anh, "normie." [[snerk]]
I did a reread recently and came across the first time we meet Samantha; I had forgotten how old she was when we met her, so I have to somewhat retract my previous objections to everyone shipping her with Emmett. I thought they were still barely preteens (My objection was to just let them be kids. I can see how that’s less applicable if they’re like 15 or 16)
I suspect QC might have a bit of Comic Book Time going on. Namely, we get to see certain kids grow up, but the adults all stay forever in their twenties. A tiny bit. And it's a reasonable thing.
"Dr. Nature's Completely Unsweetened Reasonable Puffs helps build strong, chokeholding (when appropriate) muscles twelve ways!" https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=4802
Maaaaaade from the most appropriate stuuuuffff.
The posture of Grim Samantha in panel two, hands in pockets of the hoodie, shoulders tight, there is a determination and stubbornness that speaks volumes.
I cant remember didnt Emmet start like multiple fires, jump a train, basically just ran amok in their old town? Like overall just being the absolute coolest? How does that get bullied by anything with a pulse?
No-one believes their stories!
What about Bubbles and Anh and Emmett tho?
Ahn and Emmet are the new Dina and Charlie? ~<3
I know exactly what you're talking about.
I dunno Bubbles, I can't really hold that violence against Emmet
A super-soldier preaching pacifism to kids who were fighting back against fascist bigotry is a very refined degree of hypocrisy.
Bubbles is slightly worried about the time she and Faye taught Emmett that chokehold.
I seem to remember Faye teaching Sam a chokehold, perhaps she passed it on to Emmett.
Anh and Emmett DEFINITELY need to connect!
I want Renee and Brun to meet Grim Samantha. They had the same style as teens!
With a slightly different method for handling bullies. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3951
Juice Box regulation...now!
If we outlaw juice boxes, only outlaws will have juice boxes.
Grim Samantha is a good friend.
I like Grim Samantha. And now bring in Dark Emmett.
Are Veronica & Emmett's mom part of the goblin-adopter group chat? They certainly have the resumes for it.
Technically Emmett's mom didn't adopt a goblin so much as make one from scratch, but I think an exception could be made.
Counterpoint: some people deserve to be choked out at least once in their lives. It's a valuable lesson.
Completely true. Access to air is a privilege and some people need to learn the hard way that being enough of a douchebag will get it revoked.
Emmett fuckin rules I will eat that entire school
lets go grim samanthaaaaaa!!!!
She's not a normy, she's a rich bitch.
Tell that to her empty bank account.
Anh and Emmett should team up.
Can we add Liz to the mix for ultimate chaos?
If she has dirt on her face is she Grime Samantha?
She's a teenager, so she's probably already pretty grimy.
Harry Stone sounds like "Cool" Dan from Renee & Brun's HS. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=4358 (Not to be confused with Judge Harry Stone from Night Court.)
I was thinking of Nagino from "Megatokyo." https://megatokyo.com/strip/1615
Emmett rocks
I love Grim Samantha even more today.
she is the ultimate lifeform
Bubs has such mom vibes it's amazing 😂😂❤️❤️ Also I am hanging out now for the day we get to see Grim Skullmaster! 🤣🤣
In 2036, Grim Skullmaster has a series of yewtewb videos - biology sciences communication - done like Attenborough, but with Grim Skullmaster's voice narrating.
Emmett is the best character in this comic.
I think Jeph has realised that their chaos works best when it unfolds off-page and he's using that to maximum effect xD
Bubbles is wrong on this one. For some reason, when it comes to bigotry we enforce an expectation gap: Victims are expected to turn the other cheek and help bigots grow. It reduces us to side characters. And worse still, when victims actually do stand up for themselves, society uses that to blame them for their mistreatment. Trust me, as a once-bullied gay kid, fighting back is important.
Bubble's aversion to violence is understandable, though, when you consider that she can throw a juice box through 24mm armor plate.
Hey, since the subject's come up: Which lately-absent character do you want to see more of?
Brun, in a walk
sophomore (panel 3)
She speaks as she misspells. A unique quality that is rarely appreciated
Yes, more Emmett lore, please and thank you
And also more Emmett, please and thank you
I like the way Anh just /leans/ into the conversation in panel three
Harry Stone will become a cop. The kind of cop that turns his body camera off every time he pulls over a black guy.
Oof.
GIVE ME HARRY STONES ADDRESS. I WILL END HIS FUCKING LIFE
I sense plausibly-deniable hijinks.
Considering Emmett is basically a Cryptid brought to life. I'd say Harry Stone is lucky their head is still attached to their shoulders.
I believe Emmet’s response was proportional and so should be condoned.
No. I love Emmet and I fucking hate bigots (I have a bunch of trans friends) but, as much as I wary of kicking off an argument on the internet, violence (especially if you strike first) is never the answer. In this instance Emmet is lucky not to been expelled (or arrested for assault) while the kid he attacked gets to stay in school and play the victim.
No no Bubbles, that is appropriate violence.
Those kids should count themselves lucky that Sam only used a juice box. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3201
Grim Samantha would be a sword wielding goth, like a Mystical Zatana but with She-Ra’s sword. Now she’ll need a magical animal to ride.
So… when do we get pitchforks and torches to protest this injustice against Dark Emmitt? I mean, we need to send Violence and Regret on this school board! (Violence & Regret Esquire, Cubetown’s premier legal board. You should see them wearing powdered wigs.)
Oh no, now I am having Thoughts about V&R in wigs!
Emmett and Anh MUST meet! It would be like the unstoppable force meetings and immovable object, but absurd.
Her friend *is* a badass though
NormAnh
I know this isn't the SMBC Patreon with its typo squad, but that should be "sophomore".
Ben R addressed this yesterday: "It wasn't a typo. That's how Anh talks."
Harry Stone will be fine, though. I think he grows up to be a judge.
Or works for ICE
Fuck yea, Emmett!
I stand with Emmett
Harry Stone got what he deserved.
no, Anh and Emmett should *absolutely* team up
Was Sam always this colour? Like...orange? Yellow?
Early onset hair dye poisoning. Goth hazard.