The current story arc started with this strip: Slut.
Oh Larisa, I think you forgot that you also kissed Cloud… on the nose that is.
I have noticed that Larisa’s name is misspelled frequently in the comments: It’s written with just one “s”.
Of course, for society at large it is good that some guys just can’t keep their mouth shut during interrogations or in court… I mean people who dig their own grave this way usually *have* violated the law in some way.
“Slut” according to Urban Dictionary:
a woman with the morals of a man
LOL. The second definition on that page is also quite funny. It starts with “Someone who provides a very needed service for the community…” so don’t expect an explanation of the term that soccer moms would approve of. *g*
- Sandra: Hey Liz, why so serious?
- Larisa: That dumb cow Michelle called me a slut!
- Sandra: Aw, come on, don’t listen t–
- Larisa: She’s only saying that ’cause I like to dress sexy to appeal to boys. What’s slutty about that!? Please!?
- Larisa: And anyway, I’m sure that I haven’t kissed more than a dozen boys in my life…
- Larisa: … and not one of them meant much to me!
- Sandra: Some people just shouldn’t try to defend themselves…
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XD I love Larisa. She’s by far the most interesting of the characters IMO, though Sandra’s still my favorite.
LOL @ Urban Dictionary XD
This is probably the first Larisa strip that’s gotten a genuine chortle out of me. Great writing and the artwork delivers it well.
I agree, guilty as charged and I like the “Why so serious?” as well (I’m glad to find out Michelle’s name BTW).
Ah… uhh…
ROFL. Seriously, that’s just funny.
Sometimes people only reinforce the accusations against them. It goes to show that life can play out in reverse.
The sad part is when the system itself is backwards. Here there’s been a case going on in which the prosecutors are insisting that the accused prove that he’s not guilty, which is terribly perverted. The phrase “innocent until proven guilty” is lost on them.
Here’s a parody I made for this strip. Couldn’t help myself. :B
I’m probably guilty of misspelling Larisa’s name myself. 🙂 To go along with that… How is it pronounced? La-rISSa? La-rEEsa? A third way that I haven’t even thought of?? 🙂
Today’s joke(?) is really well told! I particularly like the changes in Sandra’s expression, especially the 3rd panel. Although LariSa’s are quite well done too!
I pronounce it La-rISSa.
Wow, Sandra’s so shocked that the Pac-Men in her eyes fled for cover. (-; Practically a 4th wall breaking stare to boot…
Maybe she should think before she talks…or something
A few days I heard a couple of girls (10-11 year old) saying that one girl was “easy” for having a boyfriend. My little sister (13) ask me at what age is allright to have a boyfriend (as her bestfriend already have one). So this is a messy subject, but not for “Us” but for the very kids themselves
This is why Defense lawyers *HATE* putting their clients on the stand…
I have but one effect in lieu of response:
-double facepalm followed by a triple corkscrew backflip into a pile of banana cream pies, signalling the release of fireworks in the shape of the words “YOU ARE AN IDIOT” followed by fanfare and liberal jazz-hands-
Uh, I think Larisa needs to look at a dictionary XD
In Russian her name sounds like “la-RI-sa” (“i” like in “in”), and no double “s”.
In Russian her name sounds like “la-RI-sa” and no double “s”. And “I” like in the word “in”.
Oh LOL!
I’m kinda forced to think about my time playing Phoenix Wright XD”’
And Sandras expression in the 3rd pannel is also pure gold: “Oh no… she didn’t…”
I think they might have some girltalk or something… XD
btw: best facepalm for now ^^
@Novil
I misspelled Larisa, too. But not for long…
I thought of it like La-ris-sa. (What’s the word for that in english? o_ô’ syllabifying?..)
Wich is the reason I spelled her with 2 S.
After realizing that it’s wrong I “changed” to La-ri-sa.
Methinks the Lady doth protest too much. 😀
I disagree! All people should defend themselves.
Only some people should speak so quietly, no one can hear them.
I truly and greatly love this webcomic. If this comes out in print, I promise to buy a copy. Also, I am saddened that I have reached the end of the avaible comics. Keep up the awesome work : )
Thanks! At least I’ve been pronouncing it correctly, in my mind. 🙂
*snerk*
It’s official : Larissa is a slvt. Or, rather, a flighty person. 🙂
slut : a woman with the morals of a man.
What kind of sexist bullcr^p is that ? Surely another definition made-up by ultra-feminist ditz.
Come on, men ! Make a stand !! lol
Digging her own hole… 🙂
Ah the trials of youth. I agree with Sandra, there are some people that should not even bother trying to defend themselves, like me for example… ^_^
Odd thing though, Why is a comic arc about kissing to many boys for Larisa seem to be filled with ads for KISSING GAMES?????? Both links on the side of the page is showing the same link pic. You set that up haven’t you…. -_-
Where I come from this is called diggin your own… aw, damn, too slow! XP
Is it just me, or do Larisa’s eyes seem to have no pupils? XD
@Moroni: So, taking the metaphor a step further, is Larisa going to need a bigger shovel?
This strip demonstrates very conclusively something that a lot of previous strips have indicacted.. Larisa is someone who speaks (and acts) without a lot of forethought.
But then again, that’s why we love her.. (She is a bit loose though, just not to the level Michelle indicated.)
I’m trying to figure out where the swearing is in the last strip, when someone pointed out to me that ‘slut’ apparently is considered thus by just about every other EN speaking country other than mine, AU.
When a woman acts like a man, why can’t she act like a gentleman?
At this age it’s fine to be running around and being friends with lots of boys. Should not be kissing them all though! 😉
Alas! I’m going to have to check for new comics earlier in the day! All the good comments were already taken! 😀
So, Novil … IS Sandra slightly breaking that 4th wall in the 3rd panel?
I think it’s referring to the fact that if men act like that (sleeping around, or for children, kissing lots of people) it’s socially acceptable and even considered positive, while women acting in the same way are given the negative label “sluts”.
Barn0wl, Sandra isn’t necessarily breaking the fourth wall. She might just be staring blankly outward while her brains processes Larisa’s “defense”. (It does seem like she’s looking incredulously at the reader though.)
And as for guys getting a pass for “slutty” behavior, a great many people consider a man who sleeps around shameful as well. Oftentimes referred to as “playas”. It is shameful in my eyes. But I do see where this behavior is much more intensely looked down upon for women.
I have a couple of theories for why this might be.
First, one of the differences between guys and gals in general is that men tend to be physically driven, whereas women are much more relational. Sex being considered a physical act, it could be expected, men tend to think more about sex than women, and thus this behavior is more expected of men.
Secondly, it could be a hold-back from a time where men were always in charge, and such behavior was a perk, whereas women were expected to be loyal to their man, in a sort of feudal way.
These are merely theories though.
@Shippou-chan – I agree with your theories. Here’s another one…
Men don’t get pregnant!
Well, to put it more reasonably… 😉 Women are expected to have children, and raise them. They -need- a man who will stay around to help protect and provide for those children, and her while she’s raising them. Yes, it’s true this idea is a holdover from prehistoric times, but the basic idea is still held today for the most part, even if only subconsciously, or even as a “something latent in the genes” idea.
Men generally don’t want to help protect and provide for some -other- man’s children! Men are more interested in passing on their own genes. Until the birth control pill came along, and still really, the only way to be sure your efforts go towards raising only your own children is if you can be sure ‘your’ woman mates only with you.
It is(was) in the woman’s best interest to catch the best protector / provider possible. She is not going to do that with a trashy reputation for being seen with lots of different men.
Okay, how many people are going to give me heck for espousing such a “sexist” theory? 🙂 🙂 🙂
“If a Key open many locks then is a master key, if a lock is open by many keys is a shity lock.”
-man and woman 101
Sounds like Larissa is very much a slut. Look it up on Merriam Webster’s, it fits her! To another female, we’d see that she’s wildly desperate for attention from boys and does just about anything for approval from them, she has no respect for other girls’ relationships with their boyfriends (or other girls at all), and she sacrifices her dignity to what she thinks boys like. Yup, she’s a slut.
heh, “why so serious?” =]
A kiss is something that feels nice (if not, you are doing it wrong).
A friend is someone you like.
Considering these simple facts: what’s wrong by kissing a friend? It’s a win-win situation.
What I’m trying to say: it’s just a kiss. No big deal. Feel free to kiss everyone you like. No harm done.
To a 12-yr-old, kissing is a sign of high affection and a big deal. Thus the dilemma here. Larisa is displaying false signs of affection for a number of boys, just for fun.
For adults, kissing isn’t quite as big a deal, at least not the basic kiss isn’t.
You do have a point and most people will agree. That’s okay and I respect your view. I simply feel different. Although I’m outta arguments to explain why… sorry. 🙂
Anyway, I love Sandra and Woo and I enjoy this story arc very much. Thx to the team for being just awesome.
I’d say Larisa is more of a c#$k tease than an actual Sl#t.
I’m very sorry, but this entire arc is lost on me… I just don’t see anything wrong with Larisa’s behavior, really.
In my opinion it’s perfectly normal and healthy, she’s having fun, I believe her temporary boyfriends have a good time too, so where’s the problem?
“Negative label”, “social acceptance”… f&*k it all. It just doesn’t matter to me, and – hopefully – won’t matter at all to Larisa if she thinks about it. She’ll eventually settle down with one or another partner, but for now she’s just being herself, enjoying her life. Those judging her seem to be just frustrated or jealous.
However, if an ATM machine takes many cards it’s a good machine, if a card is put through many machines you’re going to either run out of cash, or the card will stop working. :3
Or you’re about to be arrested! 🙂 🙂 🙂
@Gerardo: Uh… Out of curiosity, did you use an online translator?
I love the look on Sandra’s face on panel 3 , absolutely priceless.
“I just had an argument with a girl I know. She was saying how it’s unfair that if a guy f**ks a different girl every week, he’s a legend, but if a girl f**ks just two guys in a year, she’s a sl*t. So in response I told her that if a key opens lots of locks, then it’s a master key. But if a lock is opened by lots of keys, then it’s a shitty lock. That shut her up.” -http://bash.org/?908184
felt that it was on topic 🙂
Either way, the bank is still making money off of you.
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