Not For Patting
do not touch the hair
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if not for patting then why is so cute
I can has Yayzbrgr?
So that’s why it’s called Pat-ronizing.
GOT 'EM
Dang Yay! Hittin him where it hurts!
I'm imagining how many millions of combinations of words Yay went through in that pause before they uttered that final phrase. Hoo boy. Did anybody else hold their breath?
Wow. Yay just made me pee a little. Scary!
It's a wonder that Renee has never tried that on him.
Renee probably didn’t know Elliot had a middle name.
Elliott didn’t have a middle name on his birth certificate before Yay needed to use one…but somehow the central database has been updated without a trace.
Somehow even physical documents have now been updated to reflect that in such a way that nobody would be able to identify that any changes have ever been made. People assume that the Mandela affect is why they keep thinking Elliot didn't have a middle name
"You will heed our directive or else we will (GenerateThreatThatDoesNotProvokeLawEnforcementResponse() ); Threat declined for criteria... Threat declined for criteria... Threat declined for criteria AND ThreatDoesNotProvokeMilitaryResponse() Threat declined for criteria... Accepted. RETURN "We will be very disappointed in you." END
it's the menu in Arnold Schwarzenegger's head updated. I like it.
Yay is *so* restrained here.
Yay is picking up Mom energy from Aurelia.
Empty threats are all they have, mostly since Roko would get mad if Yay used any of their _actual_ threats.
>:C
sorry, yay. you can't be a bratty teen and a mom at the same time. pick one
They're going to trryyyyyyyyyyyyyy
yessss yess let the Mommms flow through youuuu
Yay. I am insanely proud of you right now. that was very good. It's not quite Aurelia level mom-vibes, but it's also NOT KILLING YOUR FRIEND.
In Elliot's defense, Death in this case is very adorable and at a very convenient head patting height
Like, if you're gonna make faces THAT cute when you get mad it really can't be helped
Everything about this strip is outstanding!
You think this is good, were you fortunate enough to track Jeph on Twitter after he decided to leave it? :)
Yay also could have threatened to talk to Claire, or Aurelia, I'm glad they chose this route instead though. I could only see the other way as backfiring. Side note: if this works to get Elliot to seek professional help... Can you imagine how smug Yay is going to be?
Um, as smug as is normal for them? I mean for any given amount of smugness, Yay Newfriend exceeds it.
Was really expecting a Kuzco "NO TOUCH-Y!"
Yay is henceforth to be voiced by David Spade.
My man has 3 first names.
Well you see, he's very large
Is there a difference between treatment and treat-intend?
I can hear this comic
Someone’s about to ask how Yay knows his full name…
I mean, it's Yay. That's all the explanation I need.
Second time being disappointed in a powerful character has been used as a threat? https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3667
Elliot might have gotten away with it if he hadn't patted Yay on the head.
Fay used the same threat on Bubbles once…
It's super effective!
This is almost as cute as finding out Aurelia (Don't Have a Crush on your Son's Friend) Augustus' name. That said, the grimace from Yay is worth the price of admission alone.
Please Elliot. I want to see you in an under-sized chair in your therapist's office hugging a fluffy throw pillow. 🥺
Yay has learned how powerful disappointment is from Roko and has found a way to channel it here
Yay, "You will seek treatment or we will ~ *murder him? Roko would be upset if we did that... Exploit his weaknesses garnered from searching through his private life? Roko would be upset if we did that... Torment him endlessly with the vast power we have at our disposal? Roko would be upset if we did that... Torture him until he sees we're right? Roku would be upset if we did that...* Be *very* disappointed!
Roko*
Never trust a person with three first names.
I have three first names though. It’s a pain.
yay is like a bear, they will absolutely destroy you but *god* they look cuddly
Tom Hanks voice: "I'll not like you anymore!"
Personally, Renee would be a good therapist. Longstanding relationship, life experience, her time with Brun?
He has the same initials as an electromyogram.
They're a bit less spooky now they go by "yay newfriend" and demand to pet people's cats...
If I had a nickel for every time I unknowingly flirted ... well, I don't know. But I'm sure I'd have some nickels
Elliot’s about to be scared straight…into therapy.
ELLIOT MATTHEW GORDON IS THE CUTEST NAME FHFHFJDDKSLANSN
I'mma be honest - I'd flirt with death if it was a multi-bodied hyper intelligent AI which prefers athleisure wear 🤷
The growth on Yay is amazing. Absolutely delightful to watch the discomfort and the struggles and the little victories
Oh dear LAWD... The thing I find best about this entire arc is that YAY IS ACTUALLY LEARNING TO BE A GOOD PERSON! Yes, it's hard for them, because it is such new territory for them. Also Yay is probably around 3 years old so also toddler tantrums.
Yeah, giving a newborn all the information in the universe was probably a bad idea...
Yay, even while stern, is SO adorable! They'd make a great domme..... ^_^
I am not sure how powerful that will seem to Elliot considering he does not understand Yay, not really. Now if Clinton's mom Aurelia Augustus said that she would be disappointed in him, her mom vibes would be overpowering and irresistible.
Are you suggesting a multi-mother-mode combo attack? Because I'm pretty sure Aurelia would be up for that!
Standing on tiptoes lol
Oooo, spookybot returns! I'm totally here for the omnipotent non-binary AI energy!
All of Yay's code is binary
Is this the first time we learned Elliot's last name?
Seemed new to me
Elliot is walking on such a tightrope he has no idea
Wait, Elliot just has a normal name? No weird reference or pun or funny spelling???
rip Elliott he touched the hair
Not the middle name drop!
Coroners report: ‘Gave head pat to nigh-omnipotent AI’
I don't think it was the head pat that tripped Yay, I think it was the condescension and repression. Yay is very serious about good mental stuff!
I love yay, I do. Also, since they aren't intimidating to Elliot (which probably drives them crazy) they have to go to mom methods.
Luckily, they've been spending a lot of time with Aurelia, soaking up those top tier mom skills.
Wow
Oh no, a Matthew! (Full name shuddering!)
OOoooh, all three names AND guilt?!? Yikes.
Yay has learned somebof Aurelia's Mom-fu!
Pulling out the big guns
Elliot is wearing short sleeves, yes.