2013/07/24 - Back Alley Dining

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:27 am

Peanut...

Not at a public diner.

x3

Tatsuo · Post by **Tatsuo** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:31 am

Arbitrary wrote:I think you fail to realize confetti is a fundamental prerequisite for surprises.

*Goes to store to buys more confetti, comes back and showers you with more*. YaY for being random then =).

Kitch wrote:Not at a public dinner

Edit: But at a famous one.

gameangel147 · Post by **gameangel147** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:31 am

Forshadowing something and then covering it up with blunt humor. Peanut makes the worst situations that much better. Also Tarot is still horribly adorable!

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:36 am

pokeblue wrote:
Rokusho The BlackCat wrote:Anyone consider that Tarot might be pregnant? In the previous comic she did call Peanut "Daddy", and now there's an important talk between the two of them, and the hint at the bottom saying something about fleas being along the lines of.. -cough cough-.. This becomes a likely plot point..
Well...I'd be lying if I said 'no' to this. That did admittingly cross my mind.

I do doubt that might be the case though, it's probably something else. That's not to say that possibility isn't a possibility.

Just wanted to point out: It wouldn't be too farfetched if she wanted to talk to Peanut seriously about some long term goals. The whole "Daddy" thing though is just her poking fun at the idea of Peanut treating Grape like he was his own daughter, though it could also be a personal jab at how good Peanut would be if he was a father.

Kitch wrote:Peanut...

Not at a public diner.

x3

Oh! ... well then, is it a new collar?

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:25 am

Arbitrary wrote:Looks like they split up after all... And would you care to elaborate on what fleas are the pet equivalents of?

Fleas, perhaps?

Tatsuo wrote:Lady and the Tramp?

♪♫"For this is the night,
It's a beautiful night
And they call it Bella Notte
Look at the skies
They have stars in their eyes
On this lovely Bella Notte
Side by side with your loved one
You'll find enchantment here
The night will weave its magic spell
When the one that you love is near
Fooorrrr
This is the night
And the heaaavens are briiight
On this looovely Beeella Notte!"♪♫

And no, I didn't have to look that up. XD I love that movie!

Post by **Render** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:37 am

Rokusho The BlackCat wrote:Anyone consider that Tarot might be pregnant? In the previous comic she did call Peanut "Daddy", and now there's an important talk between the two of them, and the hint at the bottom saying something about fleas being along the lines of.. -cough cough-.. This becomes a likely plot point..

That is exactly what is on my mind.
Another possibility would be, that she is breaking up with him, but I really cannot imagine that.

Dissension wrote:The link text has absolutely nothing official to do with the strip and is typically the first idiotic thing that runs through what I sometimes jokingly consider my brain. You should not consider it canon or in any way representative of potential plot points, nor should you factor it into your analyses of the strip.

As the present link text only is "[ link ]" there might have been some truth in it. Can somebody please tell me how the link text was before? I am realy interested waht was deleted by the censoreship.

And now I am awaiting nice whelps. Or whatever Rick had on his mind.

Post by **Dissension** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:39 am

I voluntarily changed it because it was stupid, there was no "censorship." Since it's gone and of no relevance to the comic, there's really no further reason to discuss it.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:45 am

pokeblue wrote:
Rokusho The BlackCat wrote:Anyone consider that Tarot might be pregnant? In the previous comic she did call Peanut "Daddy", and now there's an important talk between the two of them, and the hint at the bottom saying something about fleas being along the lines of.. -cough cough-.. This becomes a likely plot point..
Well...I'd be lying if I said 'no' to this. That did admittingly cross my mind.

I do doubt that might be the case though, it's probably something else. That's not to say that possibility isn't a possibility.

Just to push the level of "Daww" again:

Argent wrote:

GarrisonSkunk · Post by **GarrisonSkunk** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:48 am

GarrisonSkunk wrote:Tarot: Something I have to say......
Peanut: What?
Tarot: I'm...I'm.....(Takes off disguise) I'm a CAT!
Peanut: Hey, I'm cool with that.

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:Tarot: well, I'm not actually a cat. I'm a broom *removes disguise then falls over*

Exactly the reference I was going for, glad you caught it

Gamewolf67 · Post by **Gamewolf67** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:57 am

Tatsuo wrote:Lady and the Tramp?

Except without those two guys.

GarrisonSkunk · Post by **GarrisonSkunk** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:15 am

Dissension wrote:She saved a ton of money by switching to Geico.

At the end of the arc, Fiddler and Keys appear on the sideline.

Keys: Hey, Fiddler, how happy are people when they switch to Geico?
Fiddler: Happier than when Max gets his thumbs back!

(Of course in the HP universe, 'Geico' is a brand of pet food.

)

Post by **Render** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:43 am

Dissension wrote:I voluntarily changed it because it was stupid, there was no "censorship." Since it's gone and of no relevance to the comic, there's really no further reason to discuss it.

If you say so, I'll believe.

Till we get the clue, I'll share with you my fathers whelp. His name is Toby and he will become a Great Swiss Mountain Dog.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:12 am

Tatsuo wrote:So many plots, twist and turns

You forget, the world is still spinning!

SkyeCaptain · Post by **SkyeCaptain** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:15 pm

A gentleman (err...gentledog?) shouldn't ask and a lady shouldn't tell.

"Peanut...I'm not really purebred!"
*GASP*
DUN DUN DUN

Muddypaws · Post by **Muddypaws** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:49 pm

GarrisonSkunk wrote:Tarot: Something I have to say......
Peanut: What?
Tarot: I'm...I'm.....(Takes off disguise) I'm a CAT!
Peanut: Hey, I'm cool with that.

LOL... and the disguise unzips!

pokeblue wrote:
Rokusho The BlackCat wrote:Anyone consider that Tarot might be pregnant? In the previous comic she did call Peanut "Daddy", and now there's an important talk between the two of them, and the hint at the bottom saying something about fleas being along the lines of.. -cough cough-.. This becomes a likely plot point..
Well...I'd be lying if I said 'no' to this. That did admittingly cross my mind.

I do doubt that might be the case though, it's probably something else. That's not to say that possibility isn't a possibility.

I've alway's felt Peanut's still a bit ignorant about such things (even if instinct does rule the roost in such maters). Besides, isn't Tarot really one of those etherial's (like Pete)? What would be her reason for initiating that with Peanut?

Then again,.., he IS the Dog.

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Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:09 pm

Please merge your posts.
Tarot is not a supernatural spirit entity, she is a dog who is the avatar of such an entity, most things are plausible at the stage.

SkyeCaptain · Post by **SkyeCaptain** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:20 pm

I doubt that she's pregnant simply because I think Rick wants to keep intimacy of the "snuggles" couples in Housepets have as rather vague and PG. Just stating "They are doing the do." seems a bit un-PG, and not the type of thing Rick would do.

Post by **Dissension** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:28 pm

Muddypaws wrote:...isn't Tarot really one of those etherial's (like Pete)?

1. Tarot is the Spirit Dragon's avatar; Tarot is not Dragon; Tarot and Dragon are separate entities.

2. Don't get creepy, please.

Kyuubi Kitsune wrote:Please merge your posts.

Once you reply to a thread, you prevent the post before yours from being deleted. Further, please don't mini-mod. If you see a post you feel violates the forum rules, you may report it so a staff member can take any necessary action.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:30 pm

Since when have puppies been "rated"?

SkyeCaptain · Post by **SkyeCaptain** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:33 pm

Well let's just say it would be very jarring for Peanut to be a father for a number of reasons, not least of them being that the pets still act a lot like kids.

Post by **Dissension** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:38 pm

Argent wrote:Since when have puppies been "rated"?

You misunderstand me, sir! I was referring to statements such as "I've alway's felt Peanut's still a bit ignorant about such things (even if instinct does rule the roost in such maters). ... What would be her reason for initiating that with Peanut?"

As stated in the forum rules, discussion of pregnancy and such is fine; discussion of sexual activity is not.

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:34 pm

If Tarot is pregnant it surely will be a bombshell. However, I really doubt this will be the case considering that Peanut is one of the most innocent and oblivious characters of the cast, though it's still a possibility.

My first thought was the same I had at the end of the previous King's arc. I think Tarot has been dating with Karishad and now she's breaking up with Peanut. However if this actually happens it'll surely be a friendly break up. (Besides of all the images that we seen of Tarot and Kari, I think this theory is further enhanced by the knowing look of Sabrina when Tarot grabs the bouquet). And that's probably why she didn't want Grape or Max to be near just to make it less painful and embarrassing for Peanut.

Of course this is just a silly theory. Another one could be that she want to talk to him about Grape or about something she foresaw about him.

CHAOKOCartoons · Post by **CHAOKOCartoons** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:57 pm

Arbitrary wrote:Looks like they split up after all... And would you care to elaborate on what fleas are the pet equivalents of?

umm... lice? Ticks? Leaches? A form of disease or ilness? I don't know, might jus be fleas, there already bad enough to worry about for humans.

MrNeonShot · Post by **MrNeonShot** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:57 pm

Maybe Tarot is going to break up with him.
That would be sad.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:09 pm

I don't see Karishad and Tarot, at all.

Karishad is working for Keene, who's Pete's minion.
Tarot is Dragon's avatar.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:12 pm

Argent wrote:I don't see Karishad and Tarot, at all.

Karishad is working for Keene, who's Pete's minion.
Tarot is Dragon's avatar.

How better to get inside information than Karot/Tarishad?

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:14 pm

Spy/counterspy is not a romantic relationship.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:17 pm

Argent wrote:Spy/counterspy is not a romantic relationship.

Someone tell the SpyKids parents(!) Mutual affection and attraction becomes a romantic relationship seven times out of ten. Plus Keene only works with (not for) Pete as his deceased owner shared some of the same goals. Keene can proceed without Pete.

Gren · Post by **Gren** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:20 pm

Argent wrote:I don't see Karishad and Tarot, at all.

Karishad is working for Keene, who's Pete's minion.
Tarot is Dragon's avatar.

Remember it IS Karishad of whom we're talking about. He don't respond to anyone. He always do what he wants and goes where he pleases.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:22 pm

I suddenly chuckle at the idea of Peanut going back to Grape, noticing Tarot isn't with him, and Peanut just telling her she gone off to fight a war with Spirit Dragon. Peanut clearly doesn't mind his girlfriend going off into a war at all. Grape's face i'm sure would speak volume afterwards.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:23 pm

So, y'all are rooting for Romeo and Juliet with nukes.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:25 pm

Argent wrote:So, y'all are rooting for Romeo and Juliet with nukes.

LET'S IMAGINATE ROMEO AND JULIET!!

Peanut's lovable but safe. Karishad's a wild card.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:14 pm

The house pets forums: the #1 place for changing the subject to something that is both related and completely different at the same time.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:21 pm

Legotron123 wrote:The house pets forums: the #1 place for changing the subject to something that is both related and completely different at the same time.

Balancing the power of cute and original ~ one step at a time.

BassGroove · Post by **BassGroove** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:23 pm

Remember how Pete said something about the game ending? Perhaps tarot is going to tell him she's going to lose her powers?

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:40 pm

BassGroove wrote:Remember how Pete said something about the game ending? Perhaps tarot is going to tell him she's going to lose her powers?

That won't happen for a year and only if King says no to Pete, which he won't.

Kouri · Post by **Kouri** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:47 pm

IceKitsune wrote:
BassGroove wrote:Remember how Pete said something about the game ending? Perhaps tarot is going to tell him she's going to lose her powers?
That won't happen for a year and only if King says no to Pete, which he won't.

I actually think that's not a bad guess... if the game really is ending, that is. Pete did say he was forfeiting with or without King.

I'm not sure if she's actually going to lose them, but either way I'm sure that whatever she has to say has something to do with either her powers or the game as a whole and/or their involvement in it. It would be kind of interesting to see a side of Tarot that doesn't involve the whole psychic/occult thing.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:55 pm

What makes you think Tarot's powers all come from Dragon?

Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:06 pm

only some of them do, since her avatar class in the game is sovereign sprititist. she may lose some powers, but not all of them.

BassGroove · Post by **BassGroove** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:10 pm

Argent wrote:What makes you think Tarot's powers all come from Dragon?

I'm not saying all of them. Just the ones that only seem to manifest when Dragon takes over. It just sounded a little more plausible than the pregnancy arc. But anything could happen I suppose.