2013/07/10 - It Even Is Awesome

metaecho · Post by **metaecho** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:34 am

Those are markings on Tarots face?
And here I was thinking that she was always blushing!

By the way, nice poem half-wit.
How long have you been making them? I've probably missed quite a few.
(At first I thought it was just a coincidence that it rhymed xD)

BassGroove · Post by **BassGroove** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:54 am

I like the new style. Tarot looks more unique than she did before.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:28 am

Oh my God, Grape! I laughed so hard!

I know you get this a lot, but this was a great way to start the morning

And the water park can't be that much better than the ferrets'... can it?

Skiff · Post by **Skiff** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:38 am

Tarot, tell her it's a dangerous water park! An awesomely dangerous water park. Dangerously awesome. No? Not helping? Okay, I'll go now.

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:49 am

so is that mask on Tarot's face a permanent thing or are the spirit dragon's powers just melting her face off

EDIT: nevermind, I went back and read some earlier posts

face-melting it is

_Stu_ · Post by **_Stu_** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:09 am

Now i wonder if i'm the only one who always noticed the darker size of Tarot's face

Gates · Post by **Gates** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:37 am

I smell a double date.

snakebug · Post by **snakebug** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:59 am

Im wondering how many times Grape is Going to say "I knew it!" or "You see!?"

Just a thought.

Perfesser_Bear · Post by **Perfesser_Bear** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:00 am

rickgriffin wrote:The shadow around her eyes has always been there. Well, except in one early strip. It's only now when I decided I'd delineate all fur patterns that it's actually been highlighted. (I've been trying to mark it as lightly as I could so it doesn't seem TOO contrasted.)

I am not precisely sure it's in the right place though. I'll probably fidget with it a LITTLE over a few strips.

Hmm -- I think The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson said something to the effect of, "Once you draw Rocky the Flying Squirrel, you can never draw him again." The message being, if you think about it too much, it will never seem right, and you'll lose the spontaneity. Still, you seem comfortable enough with all the characters' evolution through the years...

Kouri · Post by **Kouri** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:25 am

All predictions aside, I'm mostly just happy that this arc looks like its gonna be a mostly Peanut and Grape-centered arc, a long one too. It's been a while since we've gotten one of these

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:34 am

Kouri wrote:All predictions aside, I'm mostly just happy that this arc looks like its gonna be a mostly Peanut and Grape-centered arc, a long one too. It's been a while since we've gotten one of these

That would be fantastic. Here's hoping!

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:42 am

Sleet wrote:
Kouri wrote:All predictions aside, I'm mostly just happy that this arc looks like its gonna be a mostly Peanut and Grape-centered arc, a long one too. It's been a while since we've gotten one of these
That would be fantastic. Here's hoping!

Yeah I agree its looking like its either going to be Peanut and Grape centered or maybe even just Grape centered depending on if its a double date or if she just follows them.

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:51 am

_Stu_ wrote:Now i wonder if i'm the only one who always noticed the darker size of Tarot's face

It seems we are the only two.

Seriously, what's the big deal with her fur patron? I think it fits perfectly on her.
Look at this examples:
https://www.housepetscomic.com/2012/03/12/small-talk/
https://www.housepetscomic.com/2012/06/ ... -epilogue/
If you look carefully you'll see that it was there all this time.

kierra wrote:I wonder if she's jealous?

EDIT: Forget what I said. Yes, she's jealous.

Silly Zealot wrote:
Gren wrote:At first I was thinking "what's the deal with water parks?" but then it hits me: Sabrina.
Yup, the whole gang is going to the trip (I wonder if Kari is included).
Kari and Sabrina, sitting in a tree....

Well, that's not even near of what I was thinking but it could be a possibility, I guess.
Since this arc would include a water park, it could be the perfect time to fulfil Tarot's prediction about Sabrina almost getting drowned.
And about Kari, I was just thinking if it's safe to say that he's part of the gang now.

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:12 am

rickgriffin wrote:The shadow around her eyes has always been there. Well, except in one early strip. It's only now when I decided I'd delineate all fur patterns that it's actually been highlighted. (I've been trying to mark it as lightly as I could so it doesn't seem TOO contrasted.)

I am not precisely sure it's in the right place though. I'll probably fidget with it a LITTLE over a few strips.

For what it's worth, I liked her 'mask' (for lack of a better term) when it was like this:

Also, "delineate"? I'm unaware of the dictionary definition of that word, and I'm definitely not aware of how you mean it in context.

On another note, is there still any question as to whether or not Grape likes waterparks? If that question remains open, I present Exhibit A for the defense of the position that she does enjoy them.

Note: the overruling opinion is in the last panel. Despite her rant in the first three panels, her decision to go again overrides her rant; i.e. "actions are more important than words."

Phoenix Wright fans?

Zack_the_husky · Post by **Zack_the_husky** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:39 am

So, you guys realize that Gallifrax is only two letters different from GallifrEY?

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:40 am

Zack_the_husky wrote:So, you guys realize that Gallifrax is only two letters different from GallifrEY?

Yes people pointed this out earlier in the other topic. Its likely nothing more then a small reference to Doctor Who and nothing more.

Rollofthedice · Post by **Rollofthedice** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:44 am

you say that, but wait until Rick uncovers his brand new character from the Gallifrax dimension, Smith Matt

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:03 pm

I thought it was a reference to Nation States.

Stuff. · Post by **Stuff.** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:05 pm

IceKitsune wrote:
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:I'm calling it now: Grape does stay home and the arc follows her instead of Peanut and Tarot.
That would be a twist for sure, it would make the arc rather boring though because it would be basically Grape brooding the whole time.

But it could also be about Grape trying to ward off boredom while the others are doing awesome things. Though, I guess we'll find out where this is going to go soon enough. I still wonder if we'll find out what "Gallifrax" means (or is).

Since this arc would include a water park, it could be the perfect time to fulfil Tarot's prediction about Sabrina almost getting drowned.

Huh, now, there's a thought.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:09 pm

Gallifrax, the galaxy version of Halifax.

Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:17 pm

TheOne wrote:Also, "delineate"? I'm unaware of the dictionary definition of that word, and I'm definitely not aware of how you mean it in context.

basically it means he's drawing all fur patterns with outlines instead of just using the color.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:20 pm

TheOne wrote:Also, "delineate"? I'm unaware of the dictionary definition of that word, and I'm definitely not aware of how you mean it in context.

the free online dictionary definition is:-

1. To draw or trace the outline of; sketch out.

2. To represent pictorially; depict.

3. To depict in words or gestures; describe

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:52 pm

Grape, I thought you HATED getting wet...

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:41 pm

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:
TheOne wrote:Also, "delineate"? I'm unaware of the dictionary definition of that word, and I'm definitely not aware of how you mean it in context.
basically it means he's drawing all fur patterns with outlines instead of just using the color.

Uh-oh. Does that mean he'll be using the "fill" opion in... *gasp* MS Paint?

*gets wheelbarrow*

Rollofthedice wrote:you say that, but wait until Rick uncovers his brand new character from the Gallifrax dimension, Smith Matt

Or better yet... Christopher Tennant.

*grabs mortar*

GameCobra wrote:Gallifrax, the galaxy version of Halifax.

Do they get there by email or...
...wait for it...

...wait for it...

...fax machine?

*grabs trowels, hammer, and nails... All that's left is to catch the bricks as they come whizzing near...

By the way, I think The Doctor should start a moving company. So long as the stuff fits through the doors, there shouldn't be any trouble fitting stuff inside. Tell me why, lol.
Then again, the doors shouldn't be a problem. The Doctor is good at teleportation.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:52 pm

TheOne wrote: By the way, I think The Doctor should start a moving company. So long as the stuff fits through the doors, there shouldn't be any trouble fitting stuff inside. Tell me why, lol.
Then again, the doors shouldn't be a problem. The Doctor is good at teleportation.

The 3rd Doctor was able to bring the control console through the doors despite the console being wider than the doors. (Console is seen sans the rest of the TARDIS in 'Inferno'.

snakebug · Post by **snakebug** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:53 pm

In the original series or the new one?

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:01 pm

3rd Doc is classic series

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:30 pm

Jon Pertwee, the 3rd Doctor, was the best Doctor!

[ducks]

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:31 pm

Argent wrote:Jon Pertwee, the 3rd Doctor, was the best Doctor!

[ducks]

One of the 3 best for me. Him, Peter Davison and Smith (when he dials it back a bit.)

Gamewolf67 · Post by **Gamewolf67** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:38 pm

Dissension wrote:[ It Even Is Awesome ]

Alt Text: Come on Grape, TV isn't so bad . . . is it . . . is it Sharktoberfest in July yet?

Grape wants in on awesome, trans-dimensional adventures! Is that so much to ask!?

Sharktoberfest? I'm so watching that.

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:17 pm

Well, now this looks like this jokes are going to jump the shark.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:17 pm

It's a much better name than Shark Week.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:48 pm

Can't wait for the part where Grape goes with them, returns to tell the tale to Max, who believes everything she says... only to think the one normal thing that happened during the trip was too normal to be real.

metaecho · Post by **metaecho** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:52 pm

Sleet wrote:It's a much better name than Shark Week.

Also better than a Sharknado.

TheOne · Post by **TheOne** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:35 pm

@Zealot: it's hard to quote a post when it's edited just before I click the "quote" button. (...petty annoyances...) also, Ich nein en sprechen zie Deutsch (hint: try Google Translate on that and translate into English)

Now that I'm done laughing tears, I have to admit I've never watched the classic Doctor Who episodes. I have them on my laptop, but about 6 months ago a friend of mine gave me them and I spent 2 month's worth of free time watching from the 9th Doctor on up. Granted I enjoyed (most of) it (I still wish poor David Tennant could've had a happier ending)

Cashuea · Post by **Cashuea** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:54 pm

Becareful what you ask for Grape! Besides i too thought cats hated water, or maybe its different in the housepets universe?

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:00 pm

metaecho wrote:
Sleet wrote:It's a much better name than Shark Week.
Also better than a Sharknado.

Is that an actual term?

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:07 pm

Silly Zealot wrote:

I saw what you did, bro. You spoke me in Spanish on the forums. Are you drunk, man?

Gamewolf67 wrote: Sharktoberfest? I'm so watching that.

Seems to be october in Gallifrax, isn't it?

Cashuea wrote:Becareful what you ask for Grape! Besides i too thought cats hated water, or maybe its different in the housepets universe?

Nope, and Max hates it too.

https://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/12/ ... not-again/
(first panel)

AndrewNights · Post by **AndrewNights** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:32 pm

Instead of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...

....It should be SuperGALLIFRAXilisticexpialidocious!

copper · Post by **copper** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:30 pm

I love how Grape just goes up and demands of people... she just cannot take NO for an answer!

I swear, it would be great if it turns out that the comic follows Grape around, something weird and awesome happens to her, then Peanut comes back disappointed because the park was closed and his alt. universe self is like Bino.