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Comic for Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 She has been more 'guys are jerks' in the past. Maybe exposure to a few positive guys helped improve her outlook?

NP Comic for Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024, Eh? No man is an island, but Catalina is an island, off California. But apparently, Catalina, the person, is from Canada, eh? Basically, Diane and Lucy built up a scenario in their heads where Catalina was judging them, in fact, she was not, eh? This reminds me of that situation where the kid asks, "Mommy, what is sex?", then mommy has that awkward, lengthy talk but the birds, the bees, the flowers, the trees, the human plumbing, and so on; the kid's eyes get wide, and they ask, "But how do I fit all that into these two little squares?"

Comic for Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 Aw, poor Catalina. That second panel; she needs that hug in the third. So it was just a deeply emotional reaction to, "We don't remember people we dated." Which is kind of indicative of the issues they had. Catalina is on a different wavelength.

Comic for Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 An odd comic that starts with a portrayal of an anticipated event; the date group reforming after a break; first panel, no surprises, no real news. One leading question. Second panel, Diane and Lucy spill the beans about meeting two former dates, who have since departed. Again, not unexpected, except . . . Dates? Plural? They remember them enough to recall going out more than once? That did not seem to be the case, until just now. Or is it just a slip of the tongue? They do seem to be pulling in details, even if in just a negative sense. (Who dated who?) Third panel, Catalina is not happy. It is not clear at all why Catalina is not happy. I have two guesses. Catalina is taken aback by the lack of gayness, or Catalina somehow suspects that the former boyfriends are connected with the being chased at the mall incident (which they are, but I don't see why she has a reason to think so.) Either case seems like an overreaction; although if Catalina has a reason to connect the dots, she's not overreacting to Camdin. He doesn't seem overtly evil, but he does seem like someone to be avoided.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-040 If Moperville has not yet adopted a City Flag or Seal, may I suggest A Deer In Headlights? It seems everyone in that town adopts that look from time to time.

NP Comic for Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 I find it odd that Camdin, the least aware character we've seen, is able to remember Diane and Lucy, but Diane, who has phenomenal memory for details, can not remember his and the other boy's names. Also, CARP FISH seems redundant.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-031 Lucy is Diane's friend. Rhoda is Diane's friend. Diane often spends time with Lucy and Rhoda simultaneously. Lucy and Rhoda often spend time with Diane while avoiding interaction with the other person. - - - - - As for the background? I know of a few bowling alleys that were decorated in the 60s with that kind of tile in Technicolor and nothing has been changed since then.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-030 Remind me. Who was it that decreed "Thou Shalt Not Incorporate Pockets In Women's Clothes?"

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-027 Diane and Lucy do have transformation abilities You would never know they weren't real deer in headlights - - - - - Of course, certain philosophies would have us reject ownership We should, instead, rent everything we can INCLUDING SHOES

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-022 There are scary possibilities other than Lucy. I have been to many Bowling Alleys that had no exterior windows other than by the front door. A Vampyre who whiles away the daylight hours trying to beat 7 - 10 splits might easily lose track of time and inadvertently step outside before sunset. - - - - What? If you found yourself among the Nosferati, do you really think you would come up with a more profound plan than bowling?

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-021 Yes Lucy, Catalina is literally a Cat. Sometimes. Slightly more often than Poseidon and Loki are Horses.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-020 Rhoda, there comes a time when one must say something hurtful to a friend for their own good. That point may have passed quite some time ago.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-015 Lucy, it can be cute or funny the fist time a little girl puts on too much makeup with the result looking like a clown. Lucy, you're a big girl. You should know better.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-019 Catalina? WITHOUT FRECKLES!? You wouldn't steal the freckles from Pippi Longstocking, Morgan Freeman, or Howdy Dooty. No. Sorry. Dan's commentary has left me too upset to comment on the comic itself or how Rhoda now knows that men in big cars are not the only ones overcompensating.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-018 Lucy, Catalina does not know you. Rhoda thinks she does not know the "real" you. But both of them will know you are putting on an act from a mile away.

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-016 Careful Diane You are less than thee steps Significant Other logic from comparing Lucy to a giant boar

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-014 Should Professor Diane become a regular feature whenever exposition is needed? And regarding panel two. Is anyone in this comic aware that Sitcom Hijinks can be avoided?

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-007 The interesting thing is that Susan really does not care what anyone else thinks about her. That is why she give off the ultra-cool vibes. Anyone else think Diane should try the Nerd-Girl look for a while?

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-005 Ok. If YOU really want to. I guess we can do what I wanted in the first place . . . . Being from a small city in the Midwest in the 70s & 80s, I can confirm that most of those things would have been available. But not all at the same time. For real date night fun, try combining the activities. ROLLER BOWLING!

https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-001 Aargh! Pirate Grace be back with ye olde Canon Cannon! And what canon message is she firing today? "Dating Is Awkweird" Grace, I don't know what we would do without you.

Sketchbook Comic for Friday, Mar 3, 2023 Sign misspelled 'knockers'. Not sure why Diane would be embarrassed by them. She's aware that she's gay. Embrace the knockers, Diane!

Comic for Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 Diane appears to be home, dressed in what look like jammies. First panel, pensive, second panel, she's curious about 'Sir' Raven, which is indeed odd, since in the referenced comic, Adrian points out that Noah has no authority to knight anyone. Three panels of calling, I expected she was calling Adrian, but no, she's calling Susan. Then two more panels for that reveal, "You have an uncle", and Susan responding with a confused "What?" I share her confusion. Diane did not learn anything new about Susan's relationship to Adrian. Is she calling Noah Susan's uncle? Hmm, I suppose she is.

Comic for Monday, Feb 13, 2023 Diane is reacting negatively to Simpsons nerdiditiy? She looks like she is uncomfortable and trying to be polite. I can see why she might find over-enthusiasm for obscure details annoying. She's made a new friend. Noah's offer seems reasonable. So, why is the phone heavier? Or is it? It could be the ability to contact Adrian is weighing on her (psychologically, not in a pun sense) and she is just more aware of her phone's presence.

Comic for Monday, Feb 6, 2023 A comic about what's for dinner. Diane, do your folks know where you are? In the EGS universe, pupils contract and dialate much more easily than they do in our universe. Diane speaks the Black Speech, so her adoptive family has roots in Mordor? Now we learn that she can allegedly cook, which does not seem to be a thing that fits her prior persona. Who knew? Cheerleading is a fairly time consuming activity, and, if I understand correctly, it's pretty much all school year, not just football season. Being formerly self absorbed, it's odd that she takes pride in her cooking skills. The text has some commentary about being vegetarian. It hits the high notes, but I'm pretty sure the comment about getting all the necessary amino acids from potatoes is wrong. Meat, on the other hand, generally has all the necessary amino acids. Meat can have other issues, like not enough fat in a survival situation, which can lead to protein poisoning. Not something you typically worry about. However, if you are ever lost in a forest, eat the beavers. The rabbits are easier to trap, but they are too lean. (A stick of butter is a good survival item for this reason). Bears also have plenty of fat, but are best avoided.

Comic for Friday, Feb 3, 2023 Noah is disappointed, but accommodates Diane's concerns. Diane is relieved to postpone her reveal.