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She asked everyone to bring stuff for potluck, not presents.
And she doesn't seem passive aggressive so much as just mildly intrusive.
neptune432
Nah, she was pretty passive-aggressive with that reminder of her birthday party and stuff. You can tell that all her small talk is just to make you think she's your friend, but she doesn't actually care. She's mostly using people for personal gain, even in this strip.
Well, based on her expression in Panel 3, she's got a good idea for someone who could come in and take some shifts for Jane. I wonder what recently-unemployed friends she might know who have barista experience?
Nope. That right there was a textbook example of "I am going to be SUPER RUDE and inconsiderate and pretend that being apologetic will make it all better". I'll bet you lots of money that she asks people for "Real quick, real tiny" favors that end up being huge pains in the ass.
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streever
I'm sorry to be dense but I forgot the context on her boss–can anyone clue me in? Thanks in advance Ocotpi-friend.
Wren
http://www.octopuspie.com/2015-06-12/791-gtg-back…
Kathleen Cross
passive aggressive boss demands everyone give her presents for her work birthday party. the work culture there is very fake friendly.
this all happened right around they started dating if you can find it.
Varst
She asked everyone to bring stuff for potluck, not presents.
And she doesn't seem passive aggressive so much as just mildly intrusive.
neptune432
Nah, she was pretty passive-aggressive with that reminder of her birthday party and stuff. You can tell that all her small talk is just to make you think she's your friend, but she doesn't actually care. She's mostly using people for personal gain, even in this strip.
Kyle H.
Ribbit.
hshsjfj
Mar was totally wondering if it was going to be necessary to come out to her boss
Marvin Choi
Fly away to blue skies, you crazy love birds
cwbuecheler
Wondering if that side-eye in panel ten is Mar's boss noticing her, and wondering wtf she's doing mopping floors at a coffee shop.
peakpointmatrix
Yep, that was definitely a "something's up" glance.
Brittany
I took it as more of a "I'm going to tell everyone how GREAT you guys are! (No I'm not actually)" kind of look
Calvinball
I'm worried that she's gonna fire Mar for moonlighting.
channamasala
People get fired for that?
The idea that a company can tell you what you can and can't do when you are NOT on their clock astounds me.
kbode
WHAT OTHER MYSTERIES DOES THAT MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT HOLD
wykstrad
Well, based on her expression in Panel 3, she's got a good idea for someone who could come in and take some shifts for Jane. I wonder what recently-unemployed friends she might know who have barista experience?
greengeekgirl
Mar and Jane in panel two is just <3
A. Hejja
where would you even find frog cum at that hour
Dana
In the Octopus Pie universe, most cafes stock frog cum.
LordOfMurderMountain
A. Hejja, asking the real questions.
han
that feel when you realize your boss is just out there in the world, being a weird entitled jerk to everyone "under" them, not just you.
Varst
She seemed grateful here though? Apologized repeatedly too.
Trig
I got the feeling it was one of those "I'm gonna steamroll you and get what I want by pretending to be remorseful so you can't be outwardly annoyed."
sansdromeda
Nope. That right there was a textbook example of "I am going to be SUPER RUDE and inconsiderate and pretend that being apologetic will make it all better". I'll bet you lots of money that she asks people for "Real quick, real tiny" favors that end up being huge pains in the ass.
han
apologies are meaningless if you don't tip. 😉
Jill
Ha, of course Mar's boss would a barista's nightmare.
Scott Bieser
Next time I'm in a coffee shop and order a latte I'll ask the barista to "hold the frog cum." If she laughs I'll know she reads your strip.
granulac
*sweats*
jack
if she doesn't laugh you're gonna creep her out like woah
Ross
If OP is ever animated as a series I really hope Sarah Silverman voices Mar's boss.
wykstrad
What the fuck, Mar's boss? Don't ask to get your card stamped when you didn't pay full price for your damn latte! We're living in a society here!
Freya
RUDE. Does she realize how much of a douche she is? Probably not. I had a boss like that. So sorry Mar >.<
Corrie
never have I seen such an accurate depiction of the last customer of the day
Yammy
I like how – just coincidentally!! – Marigold's hair goes right back up when her boss is around.
Kelly
I thought that too at first, but I think Mar was just putting up her hair before she started cleaning.
jon
"OK guts, we're short-staffed here. Somebody's gonna have to 'milk' the frog tonight!"
Copycat
Mar's boss doesn't seem so bad to me… sure, she was being a shit, but she apologized and said thank you a billion times.