No, you are not the only one. But like Hurbster, I too am interested in how DIllon and Ruby react to each other when they're properly introduced. Considering they're both rather high-strung and dramatic personalities, there will most likely be fireworks in that first meeting.FrostDancer81 wrote:...Am I the only one who really seems more interested and cares about the Amber/Ruby relationship and how it goes about more than whatever Dillon is up to?
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I understand everything, save for the "black". What is it suppose to mean in this context ?Hurbster wrote:Rubystrongindependentblackwomanwhodontneednoman
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That the rest of the "strong independent don't need no man" stereotype is commonly associated with black women, at least in the US. It's part of the "Sassy Black Woman" stereotype. Seriously, look it up on TVTropes (and then be prepared to sacrifice the rest of your day to following the rest of the links to other tropes or shows/books/games etc using those tropes. You have been warned).
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Are you kidding?FrostDancer81 wrote:...Am I the only one who really seems more interested and cares about the Amber/Ruby relationship and how it goes about more than whatever Dillon is up to?
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My joke on Spidrift was because he flat out refuses now to comment on any comic which includes Dillon, and this one is 75% Amber/Ruby but they just had to switch to Dillon in the end.
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Actually...I wasn't even talking about Spidrift when I said that. I literally only tune into the comic when Ruby and Amber are in it. Any other time, I don't really visit.Don Alexander wrote:Are you kidding?FrostDancer81 wrote:...Am I the only one who really seems more interested and cares about the Amber/Ruby relationship and how it goes about more than whatever Dillon is up to?
My joke on Spidrift was because he flat out refuses now to comment on any comic which includes Dillon, and this one is 75% Amber/Ruby but they just had to switch to Dillon in the end.
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If you read practically any past thread on this board, you will find that you ware very far from unique.
This is basically realistic characterisation.
And I can discuss 75% of it and still obey my self-denying ordinance, obviously.
It's all part of the same thing. Ruby wants a neat, tidy life where she has perfect control. Sex is notoriously untidy and uncontrolled. Therefore, Ruby doesn't want sex in her life.Bambikles wrote:Oh my. Is Ruby a neat freak in addition to being a man-hating woman ? I think it would be a bit too much of a caricature.
This is basically realistic characterisation.
Why? I predicted a shift back to the other scene. I may not like it much, but there's nothing to outrage me here.Don Alexander wrote:Spidrift must be gnashing his teeth at this strip!!!
And I can discuss 75% of it and still obey my self-denying ordinance, obviously.
No, I have said that I'll refrain from commenting on the Dillon/Jerzy strips (because my comments would just annoy myself and everyone else). This is only 25% such a strip.Don Alexander wrote:My joke on Spidrift was because he flat out refuses now to comment on any comic which includes Dillon, and this one is 75% Amber/Ruby but they just had to switch to Dillon in the end.
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Nope.FrostDancer81 wrote:...Am I the only one who really seems more interested and cares about the Amber/Ruby relationship and how it goes about more than whatever Dillon is up to?
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Oh god, I so sympathize with Ruby here, is it that hard for people to clean up after themselves? You're in a bathroom, if you get toothpaste gunk on the counter, grab some toilet paper and wipe it off. Even if Dillon didn't have a roommate that's just untidy.
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*REVELATION*
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My day is made.
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And the massive crush that Ruby's gonna get on Dillon. I called it, and I'm calling it again ;)Hurbster wrote:True, but I am interested in the battle of the cliches that will happen when Dillon and Rubystrongindependentblackwomanwhodontneednoman eventually meet.
Don't worry. It'll be good for her.
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Not enough DRAMA! She'll crush on Jerzy. ![Tongue :p](./images/smilies/10.gif)
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Jerzy doesn't share the flat with them. I say Dillon ![Tongue :p](./images/smilies/10.gif)
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I second Jerzy. ![Big Grin :D](./images/smilies/4.gif)
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Ultra-neat freak moving in with ex-pornstar? This can't work. ![Hmm... :-?](./images/smilies/39.gif)
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