The fact that you thought that means you definitely don’t qualify for the lifetime nice list. 🙂 Carlos has too good of a heart..he couldn’t think that misdirected. 🙂
dude…you’re not the only one.
talk about a punch to the gut and feels, just when you think you’ve done away with feelings.
dude, no wonder carlos has self-confidence issues.
The lesson from this comic: do not fuck with Jeanie or anyone she cares about. Because she will END YOU.
And if Trevor’s bit from two strips ago is any indication, you will know she’s coming.
You will feel her baleful eye turn upon you, like the eye of Sauron, and you will marinate in your own fear. And only then, when you are naught but a quivering mass of flesh, will she come, and put you out of your misery.
I kind of imagine it as similar to feeling “a great disturbance in the Force”.
Or like one of those times when your whole life flashes in front of your eyes 🙂
Well, just had to read back through this arc, for about the third time to see if I get what’s going on. I saw your comments about some people not liking the pacing and frankly, they can sit on a candy cane and rotate. I like the gaming series, (I’m not and never have been a gamer, but I get the idea) and it’s great to get a back story on characters I have grown to enjoy over the last several years of reading this. You keep up with telling it the way you want and we will watch. what. happens. or I will go Jeanie on them, I am old and I don’t make threats idly, ya’ll.
Yeah, that’s what I was initially thinking. But it can also be an opportunity to take back the name that was sullied by his old man.
‘sides, with the way things are in the comics, it’s a safe bet that Popi is currently someplace regreting his life’s choices on a fairly regular basis.
1) I just love this strip period. I can feel Jeanie’s warmth and righteous fury, which I really relate to (the fury, I’m not so good at the warmth)
2) I love just the IDEA that there are people, so intrinsically good, so pure of heart, that they’re just on a lifetime nice list because magic itself knows they could not be turned, would not abuse the privilege even if they knew. Hopeless sap that I am, I even believe it’s true. Just that those individuals are so, so very, rare.
I’ve read several previous comments about Carlos being too girly or a wimp. They can fuck off. We like Carlos just the way he is. This arc goes a long way toward explaining why he acts the way he does. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like (I have a fantastic relationship with my parents and love ’em very much) but I will say it must have been hell. Good on you, Carlos, for staying strong despite it.
The NSA has got nothing on Santa. I mean, how is this even remotely koscher? Carlos obviously feels very strongly about this and has chosen not to share any of it with his friends (such as they are). Still Mrs. Santa feels she has the right right to check extremely personal events in his life because she can. That’s sort of the equivalent of a friend who is secretly recording every step of your life, everyday – every little personal failing, mistake and embarassment. Creepy stalker behavior is what that would be called , and rightly so.
She’s Mrs Clause, and she’s also his boss, she had to check his history to see if he’d 1: be a good employer, and 2: make sure he’s not the type of person that could be corrupted and become a threat to the Mantle.
I really want to see who Carlos’ therapist is. Is it too much to hope for someone from the Seasonal side of things to be his therapist? An elf or someone else?
Am I a bad parent for wanting to convince my children Brett and Jeanie are the real Mr and Mrs Clause instead of the one we see in media, and just tell them that guys Brett’s dad?
Brian, a lot of web comics have recurring Christmas story lines, but you have gone way above and beyond by integrating yours into the story, and making it work year-round. Thanks for what you do.
I can relate to Carlos, to be honest, if they are eluding to what I think they are eluding to. I have been there, still in the therapy (which as Jeanie mentioned is ‘the tits’). Never underestimate the power of good friends that are willing to maim on your behalf.
Carlos, I got your back my friend, from ink and paper to flesh and blood. Remember real family is who you choose to have in your life not who donated chromosomes. And to me in looks like your family is amazing!
Brian – you are fucking amazing. Its strips like this that make d20Monkey my favorite webcomic. I’ve read so many, and yours is the one that clicks the most with me. Thanks for telling these types of stories and not just the dick jokes (though the dick joke canteen is getting a little low… =P).
So, I’m rereading the whole comic, and this strip—from nearly two years ago—has me crying all over again. Brian, over the years, I’ve really come to love (or loathe) your characters. I know you’ve been subject to abuse by haters from time to time, but they’re idiots. You’re good at this.
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HOVER-TEXT: I guess somebody needs to give that guy a hand…s. HANDS. HANDS GUYS. SHE RIPPED HIS ARMS OFF. SHUT UP, MATT!
*applause*
*Slow clap…..with someone else’s hands*
“High Five? I can give you twenty.”
Silly, she can not give you twenty. Her own 10 are tied up holding the other 10.
Red Dwarf Reference out of Left Field
Reminds me of Reg Shoe in “Jingo” (T. Pratchett). “I guess he didn’t like my form of unarmed combat.”
(As a zombie, Shoe’d lost an arm and beaten someone with it until they fainted).
It always brightens my day to see someone else quoting Sir Terry. thanks.
I’d say two thumbs up, brother, but I fear I’d get them torn off. 😀
LOVE THIS UPDATE
First thought: d’awwwww.
Second though: Lifetime Member of the Nice List. A literal “Get Out of Naughtiness Free” card? Shenanigans ahoy!!
The fact that you thought that means you definitely don’t qualify for the lifetime nice list. 🙂 Carlos has too good of a heart..he couldn’t think that misdirected. 🙂
Shut up I
m not crying… you’re crying….
dude…you’re not the only one.
talk about a punch to the gut and feels, just when you think you’ve done away with feelings.
dude, no wonder carlos has self-confidence issues.
Thank you.
“A new job that will be TITS (and includes a licensed therapist)” …. because holy shit you are damaged boy and need some professional help.
Seriously though. Yeah. Therapy Man.
The lesson from this comic: do not fuck with Jeanie or anyone she cares about. Because she will END YOU.
And if Trevor’s bit from two strips ago is any indication, you will know she’s coming.
You will feel her baleful eye turn upon you, like the eye of Sauron, and you will marinate in your own fear. And only then, when you are naught but a quivering mass of flesh, will she come, and put you out of your misery.
I think sensing Jeanie disapproval is one of Trevor’s unique talents.
I kind of imagine it as similar to feeling “a great disturbance in the Force”.
Or like one of those times when your whole life flashes in front of your eyes 🙂
I’m not crying! YOU’RE crying!
Dallas is going to be so emotionally confused when she catches up.
What is this liquid coming out of my eyes… Tears you say? nonsense. *Goes to a corner and cries*
I am so relieved that you had such a nice way of dealing with this mini-arc. Carlos deserves it.
But also, panel 2 is bitchin’.
LIFETIME MEMBER? THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES!
PTSD is no joke. Trevor inadvertently triggered it. Hoo boy, here comes the pain train…
Brett definitely married up y’all.
Well, just had to read back through this arc, for about the third time to see if I get what’s going on. I saw your comments about some people not liking the pacing and frankly, they can sit on a candy cane and rotate. I like the gaming series, (I’m not and never have been a gamer, but I get the idea) and it’s great to get a back story on characters I have grown to enjoy over the last several years of reading this. You keep up with telling it the way you want and we will watch. what. happens. or I will go Jeanie on them, I am old and I don’t make threats idly, ya’ll.
DAMN THESE NINJAS AND THEIR ONIONS! WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?! WHERE?!?
This comic just gets better and better every week. Keep it up!
“He’s making a list,
he’s checking it twice,
and if you’re naughty
his girl will tear your arms off!”
I suck at poems.
Let me try:
“He’s making a list
And checking it twice
The naughty ones get
Jeanie’s portable vise
Grilfriend-Claus is taking…you down.”
You mean
“Mrs. Claus is taking…you down”
Yeah, I missed that. Sorry.
I disagree.
Poor Carlos has to go through life with his abusive father’s name? That was a gut punch souring an otherwise healing moment.
Yeah, that’s what I was initially thinking. But it can also be an opportunity to take back the name that was sullied by his old man.
‘sides, with the way things are in the comics, it’s a safe bet that Popi is currently someplace regreting his life’s choices on a fairly regular basis.
1) I just love this strip period. I can feel Jeanie’s warmth and righteous fury, which I really relate to (the fury, I’m not so good at the warmth)
2) I love just the IDEA that there are people, so intrinsically good, so pure of heart, that they’re just on a lifetime nice list because magic itself knows they could not be turned, would not abuse the privilege even if they knew. Hopeless sap that I am, I even believe it’s true. Just that those individuals are so, so very, rare.
I’m not crying! Shut up. There’s something in my eyes. (It’s all the feels.)
Seriously, best 4 panels to date. Keep it up.
I’ve read several previous comments about Carlos being too girly or a wimp. They can fuck off. We like Carlos just the way he is. This arc goes a long way toward explaining why he acts the way he does. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like (I have a fantastic relationship with my parents and love ’em very much) but I will say it must have been hell. Good on you, Carlos, for staying strong despite it.
Keep up the great work, Brian!
The NSA has got nothing on Santa. I mean, how is this even remotely koscher? Carlos obviously feels very strongly about this and has chosen not to share any of it with his friends (such as they are). Still Mrs. Santa feels she has the right right to check extremely personal events in his life because she can. That’s sort of the equivalent of a friend who is secretly recording every step of your life, everyday – every little personal failing, mistake and embarassment. Creepy stalker behavior is what that would be called , and rightly so.
Have you listened to Santa-related music or stories? He knows when you’re awake or asleep, bad or good. What you describe sums it up pretty well.
What I’m saying is that Santa is basically Google.
She’s Mrs Clause, and she’s also his boss, she had to check his history to see if he’d 1: be a good employer, and 2: make sure he’s not the type of person that could be corrupted and become a threat to the Mantle.
I really want to see who Carlos’ therapist is. Is it too much to hope for someone from the Seasonal side of things to be his therapist? An elf or someone else?
Am I a bad parent for wanting to convince my children Brett and Jeanie are the real Mr and Mrs Clause instead of the one we see in media, and just tell them that guys Brett’s dad?
That… that is amazing.
You have inspired a new family tradition Brian, now to just convince the wife to sew them Brett Clause quilts. *Tips bard hat*
Brian, a lot of web comics have recurring Christmas story lines, but you have gone way above and beyond by integrating yours into the story, and making it work year-round. Thanks for what you do.
That means a lot to me. Thank you!
Like I said before, if you suffer from depression and you work for Santa Claus, you gotta admit you do have a few extra things going for you.
He does indeed. He’s dealing with a lot but I am making sure to have Carlos recognize that he could be WAY worse off.
I can relate to Carlos, to be honest, if they are eluding to what I think they are eluding to. I have been there, still in the therapy (which as Jeanie mentioned is ‘the tits’). Never underestimate the power of good friends that are willing to maim on your behalf.
Carlos, I got your back my friend, from ink and paper to flesh and blood. Remember real family is who you choose to have in your life not who donated chromosomes. And to me in looks like your family is amazing!
Brian – you are fucking amazing. Its strips like this that make d20Monkey my favorite webcomic. I’ve read so many, and yours is the one that clicks the most with me. Thanks for telling these types of stories and not just the dick jokes (though the dick joke canteen is getting a little low… =P).
The old Dick canteen is a little low these days, isn’t it? I’ll see what I can do there. 🙂
Dick Canteen is the name of my all male Josie and the Pussycats jug band cover group.
OH MAN, now who in the sweet HECK threw all of this water in my eyes!
I am so happy for Carlos it is rediculous! Go Team Carlos!
So, I’m rereading the whole comic, and this strip—from nearly two years ago—has me crying all over again. Brian, over the years, I’ve really come to love (or loathe) your characters. I know you’ve been subject to abuse by haters from time to time, but they’re idiots. You’re good at this.