Indeed, or if you're afraid of being deficient in any way. That is How Grown-Ups Do.
I recall having a moment that went something like "Hey, uh, I haven't had a shower since last night, so I apologize if oh I guess it's okay yeah keep doing that"
It's lovely when your fears are proven baseless. 🙂
all of this is 100% accurate!! hahaha NOT THAT I'VE BEEN IN THIS POSITION MYSELF. >_>
there are many informative articles out there, Mar! don't use Yahoo answers!
I'm enjoying the implication that Jane walked in, put down the coffee, then stripped down to her skivvies in the time it took Marigold to turn off the kettle.
I'm sure there's a timeskip in between panels, but just…just don't ruin this for me. Shhh.
So on top of MariJane being adorable, can we talk about that totally rad panel/speech-bubbling at the very end? How there's two panels sharing a single bubble, creating a smooth but noticeable transition in tone/volume? Because it's hilarious and brilliant.
Best webcomic moment handling sex I've ever seen. Adorable, scary, silly and real.
A++++++++++++
I hope Marigold found the "how is babby formed" yahoo answer thread somewhere in those 15 minutes strolling down troll boulevard, not that it applies here
Good god. This really captures that awkward space where you've just gotten naked with someone who's really not much more than a stranger for the first time ~just~ ~perfectly~. Love it as always.
I just noticed among all these recent comics that the word bubbles are also colored slightly different in each panel and, I dunno, it's a particularly effective detail that I really appreciate and I'll keep it in mind for my own work. Shoutout to Valerie!
The last two panels are very well done. I've been wondering how to convey rapidly changing emotions in comics myself and this is such a good reference.
I would like to note something and it may be totally perceptual. In earlier strips, Eve and Hanna have been naked (Hanna's park toplessness and Eve in a shower once?) I always appreciated how these character moments were drawn as just nude but not sexual because I am so used to how a man cartoonist (self included) would normally cheesecake up any naked woman.
This near nude strip is drawn very sexy (to me); even though its for a laugh, the atmosphere of intimacy is well done.
I think it's important to remember for confused individuals or individuals that are interested in pursing a relationship outside of their sexual knowledge, that it is ok to be inexperienced! a long time I didn't pursue romantic relationships that I wished I had because I felt so certain of my sexuality. when really I was nervous over unmapped territory.
Aww man, I'm here! This is first strip of octopus pie I ever saw and what made me start reading in the first place. I really really really enjoyed it so far! Thank you Meredith!
Marigold as someone who realized she was not straight, but rather bi, about a year and a half ago, and had my first experience with a woman shortly thereafter, I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND PANIC
God I saw this episode on my tumblr dashboard and then I went and read the entire comic from the beginning. They're not even the main characters, but I'm so glad I read the whole thing and fell for all of them, especially Eve.
This is so goodddd, I love these types of interactions. There’s just something about the pre-intimacy sillies that feels extra special to me. It’s just so sweet! Warm fuzzies.
60 thoughts on “#843 – this will probably be bad”
Chelle
Aww. Pretty smart. Honesty is the best policy when you don't know what you're doing.
Phasma Felis
Indeed, or if you're afraid of being deficient in any way. That is How Grown-Ups Do.
I recall having a moment that went something like "Hey, uh, I haven't had a shower since last night, so I apologize if oh I guess it's okay yeah keep doing that"
It's lovely when your fears are proven baseless. 🙂
M.E.
I love how your characters interact with each other, it feels natural
Naomi Maria
Oh god, this is perfect.
@splendid_ssbm
Ah Mar, I've been there, except I didn't end up having sex with any women.
Ha ha.
@Nonwrestler
Argh, I'm such a sucker for this kind of self-deprecating confession move. So endearing!
Jane's reactions are so great throughout.
Bruno Guedes
Yahoo Answers is just trolls answering trolls, Mari! No wonder Jane is already cringing 😛
bryanew710
Any advice involving either a literal mace or cans thereof…probably trolling.
Arianod
She isn't cringing, she's trying her damned best to hold the laughter in XD
Fish
hey, you've got her laughing already! I hear that's a good start. 🙂
DefinitelyAnon
all of this is 100% accurate!! hahaha NOT THAT I'VE BEEN IN THIS POSITION MYSELF. >_>
there are many informative articles out there, Mar! don't use Yahoo answers!
Nick
Gran, you've got too much awesome. Please stop, leave a little for the rest of us.
Anna
No, no! Don’t ever stop! I would be lost without my OP!
peterpanic
Just when I think this cant get any better!
Kris
If OP gets any better I will explode.
Phasma Felis
I'm enjoying the implication that Jane walked in, put down the coffee, then stripped down to her skivvies in the time it took Marigold to turn off the kettle.
I'm sure there's a timeskip in between panels, but just…just don't ruin this for me. Shhh.
Chelle
In panel four the kettle is still steaming, so it seems like they did get right down to business even with a little time skip.
???
Well look at the lighting. Sunsets don't last that long. She practically just walked in.
matt w
She'd basically started in the next-to-last panel of yesterday's, er, strip.
tudza
"How to handle a woman,
there's a way said the wise old man
A way known by every woman
Since the whole rigmarole began"
TRA
Cool!
"Camelot", the musical- it's one of my favorite classics!
Yammy
I will now ~graciously~ accept an apology from the fucko that mocked me for suggesting Marigold is a virgin w/r/t women.
@tobywhite
It wasn't me, but I'm good at apologizing.
Zee
Wait, someone mocked that idea? It seemed obvious to me.
Arianod
I guess I must be really dumb, but if it were me I'd simply let Jane take the initiative, as she's the experienced one.
greengeekgirl
Those eyes in panel three. THOSE EYES.
@mattalexander
And panel 5.
And… 7.
Kotsuso
So on top of MariJane being adorable, can we talk about that totally rad panel/speech-bubbling at the very end? How there's two panels sharing a single bubble, creating a smooth but noticeable transition in tone/volume? Because it's hilarious and brilliant.
ricky
Like seriously Gran leveled up in just… everythang over the course of this comic and I love it so much ;u;
Alexa
Best webcomic moment handling sex I've ever seen. Adorable, scary, silly and real.
A++++++++++++
I hope Marigold found the "how is babby formed" yahoo answer thread somewhere in those 15 minutes strolling down troll boulevard, not that it applies here
q____q
I was just thinking that -___-
thom
Good god. This really captures that awkward space where you've just gotten naked with someone who's really not much more than a stranger for the first time ~just~ ~perfectly~. Love it as always.
kevshaw9
Omggg the sunset colors
Lovely gradient background
bluedubia
I just noticed among all these recent comics that the word bubbles are also colored slightly different in each panel and, I dunno, it's a particularly effective detail that I really appreciate and I'll keep it in mind for my own work. Shoutout to Valerie!
aleksi
I googled "How to have sex with a woman" and was slightly disappointed how few Yahoo answers written by children there were.
This comic is still the cutest thing.
Shelly
Hey, at least she was wise enough not to try and get answers from porn!
Yellow
This is too cute!
squiggles
I've never related so hard to a comic
NemoProprius
Awwww, this episode's damn cute!! Thanks for your art, Gran! 😀
Damn cute!!!
Edamessiah
After all these years: the cutest comic strip in the history of the world finally emerges
Granum
pffft marigold, it's all about the wikihow to guides
level9chao
The last two panels are very well done. I've been wondering how to convey rapidly changing emotions in comics myself and this is such a good reference.
Copycat
That's pretty much how my first time with a girl went too.
I started taking my clothes off and she started laughing uncontrollably.
Ian Parker
beautiful artwork…your characters feel so real its uncanny
seann
I would like to note something and it may be totally perceptual. In earlier strips, Eve and Hanna have been naked (Hanna's park toplessness and Eve in a shower once?) I always appreciated how these character moments were drawn as just nude but not sexual because I am so used to how a man cartoonist (self included) would normally cheesecake up any naked woman.
This near nude strip is drawn very sexy (to me); even though its for a laugh, the atmosphere of intimacy is well done.
I like that the comic has both types of moments!
Ross
Did you read the Korean spa story arch?
One of my favorites for the exact same reason.
USSR
oh god dammit now I like Marigold. Good job, Mar, took long enough but I finally came around!
guest
Wow. Loving the overlap of the word balloon on the last two panels. Great technique!
bonnie
I think it's important to remember for confused individuals or individuals that are interested in pursing a relationship outside of their sexual knowledge, that it is ok to be inexperienced! a long time I didn't pursue romantic relationships that I wished I had because I felt so certain of my sexuality. when really I was nervous over unmapped territory.
Red Chase
I maybe unduly optimistic, but I feel like this story line may be culminating in hanna and marigold patching things up. at least i hope so anyways
@nalem
Oh Mar, we've all been there, sweetheart. ;__; This comic's so precious
Devon
Panel 5 Jane is like "I'm just happy my fears were unfounded and this is actually happening, ohh yeahh."
Gorgeous strip as always!
Athena
This is the comic that got me to read this! Someone posted it on tumblr and I love it so much!!
somm
Aww man, I'm here! This is first strip of octopus pie I ever saw and what made me start reading in the first place. I really really really enjoyed it so far! Thank you Meredith!
Nix
Marigold as someone who realized she was not straight, but rather bi, about a year and a half ago, and had my first experience with a woman shortly thereafter, I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND PANIC
THIS IS TOO REAL OKAY
tankgirlkaty
I'm re-reading this and I forgot how accurate this conversation was to my own experiences. Perfect.
Ian
SO CUTE
Madeline
God I saw this episode on my tumblr dashboard and then I went and read the entire comic from the beginning. They're not even the main characters, but I'm so glad I read the whole thing and fell for all of them, especially Eve.
MrToad
This panel is why I'm reading octoupspie: saw it on tumblr and I decided I was going to read this. I'm so glad I did <3
Jill
This is so goodddd, I love these types of interactions. There’s just something about the pre-intimacy sillies that feels extra special to me. It’s just so sweet! Warm fuzzies.