October? More like Oct-OVER! There's one more page coming down the pipes from this month, then we're on to another 10 for November! Things will be way more consistent in the coming weeks.
38 thoughts on “#842 – the oven doesn’t open all the way”
I'm probably in the same age group as the characters but because I'm still studying (med school lyf) I don't have the same problems (not even relationship problems lol) and it makes me feel anxious in a way… They're all finding themselves, making mistakes, learning, growing; but they're still so young with so much room for error. When I join the working force, I'll probably be in my late 20s/early 30s, single, and broke. Hahaha. 'Tis a scary world out there and I'm so very sheltered.
Sorry, just wanted to put that out there. Haha! Loving the storylines so far, btw! And the art! And colors!!! <3 also, it would be so amazing to have a tour of their apartments *__*
I could spend like one whole hour analyzing this and listing out all the reasons why it rocks, our just say that Meredith and Valerie did another goddamn great job of a page yet again.
It certainly could be downtown brooklyn, but usually I hear 'downtown' referring to manhattan while downtown brooklyn is named by neighborhood. That and the view; Im not sure how tall the buildings get in brooklyn, but I thought above 6 stories is rare.
Pretty sure it’s downtown Brooklyn, not Manhattan. A few friends live/have lived over that way (Flatbush Ave right off the Manhattan Bridge), and it’s lots of new construction that looks very much like this, right down to the awesome views with weirdo unworkable floor plans. Nice details!
Love how 50% of the comments on this one are suggestions how Mar could improve her living space. Yet another sign we are all 20- and 30-somethings (the first sign being we all hella relate to Octopus Pie)
Pushing 50 myself… I think it's more that Our Host drew the apartment well enough that we could see how it works, and imagine living there! Unlike many strips, the characters aren't floating in front of generic backgrounds, or whatever appliance is in use.
I'm in love with where she lives. I have no idea why. It seems impractical, but man… you put some major humanity into the art. So much so that I can imagine myself living in that little place and actually liking it.
38 thoughts on “#842 – the oven doesn’t open all the way”
matt w
Most realistic depiction of NYC real estate ever?
thom
Matched only by the other octopus pie arc about NYC apartments…
http://www.octopuspie.com/2010-08-04/378-a-door-n…
Red Chase
That is to date still my favorite story line
Alberto
Gentrifications is a bitch, isn't it?
koerner
Aww 🙂 This makes me smile.
nathan
Gah. Another killer coloring job. Beautiful.
@tinatinabanana
I'm probably in the same age group as the characters but because I'm still studying (med school lyf) I don't have the same problems (not even relationship problems lol) and it makes me feel anxious in a way… They're all finding themselves, making mistakes, learning, growing; but they're still so young with so much room for error. When I join the working force, I'll probably be in my late 20s/early 30s, single, and broke. Hahaha. 'Tis a scary world out there and I'm so very sheltered.
Sorry, just wanted to put that out there. Haha! Loving the storylines so far, btw! And the art! And colors!!! <3 also, it would be so amazing to have a tour of their apartments *__*
JAC
She could have so much more room in there with a repositioned bed
koerner
But then it would be in front of her closet.
@Jalathas
I'd rather reach over my bed to get to the closet than the oven.
Ceceoh
She needs a Murphy. Otherwise, it's perfect!
Matt
She has a Bay blanket! I dub her an honorary Canadian.
Laura
OH MY GOD YES!
I'm Canadian and this makes me like her even more!
Although flat screen TV= seriously overrated. Get a bookshelf, Mar! (says the curmudgeon who refuses to get data on her phone)
Mr Shine
I want to live there. You don’t have to get out of bed to open the fridge, fucking amazing view. It looks gorgeous
bryanew710
This is why I could never live downtown anywhere.
Arianod
I could spend like one whole hour analyzing this and listing out all the reasons why it rocks, our just say that Meredith and Valerie did another goddamn great job of a page yet again.
Guess which one I chose.
oldjeangallagher
Does Marigold has one of the stylish European movie posters for "Black Swan" (as opposed to the predictable posters from the U.S. release)?
seann
Living in Manhattan and a map of Brooklyn. Hoboy.
I like how Jane's colors are green (Envy? Horny?) And Marigold is gold with light blue.
tabithahabitat
I thought it was downtown Brooklyn.
seann
It certainly could be downtown brooklyn, but usually I hear 'downtown' referring to manhattan while downtown brooklyn is named by neighborhood. That and the view; Im not sure how tall the buildings get in brooklyn, but I thought above 6 stories is rare.
@_certaindeath
Crown Heights isn't that bad yet!
Richie
If she rotates the stove 90 degrees to the right the oven door will have room to open…
lubibul
Gorgeous. I love the perspective in the 2nd panel and how it shows the shape of the room, the view, the space… ugh… Perfection.
Tessa The Moo
What's the little thing in Jane's hand in panel two?
philae
Teacup?
matt w
Toothbrush bag? Seems like she wouldn't hold a teacup that way, and also she probably would take her jacket off before getting a teacup.
jon
Loft that bed. You'll still have a great view from it, and you could go all kitcheny underneath, again with a great view and the oven in easy reach.
@bschildt
I think she may have space above her closet. That would be amazing and give her space for a 2 seater couch.
Gabbiana
Pretty sure it’s downtown Brooklyn, not Manhattan. A few friends live/have lived over that way (Flatbush Ave right off the Manhattan Bridge), and it’s lots of new construction that looks very much like this, right down to the awesome views with weirdo unworkable floor plans. Nice details!
Leah
Love how 50% of the comments on this one are suggestions how Mar could improve her living space. Yet another sign we are all 20- and 30-somethings (the first sign being we all hella relate to Octopus Pie)
Mental Mouse
Pushing 50 myself… I think it's more that Our Host drew the apartment well enough that we could see how it works, and imagine living there! Unlike many strips, the characters aren't floating in front of generic backgrounds, or whatever appliance is in use.
Jackpoint
I'm in love with where she lives. I have no idea why. It seems impractical, but man… you put some major humanity into the art. So much so that I can imagine myself living in that little place and actually liking it.
Yeah, this is awesome.
Pete K
Time to go to IKEA.
Mental Mouse
I'd be really careful with the bed next to the oven — might want to move that flammable bed over to the window.
ETA: Also, if she can't open the oven all the way, how is she getting into the fridge?
@MartineVotvik
Well, to get something from the fridge you don't have to open it all the way, you only need to open it enough to get the thing out.
Granum
"The days are getting way too short."
Just in time for daylight savings.
@0alexander
i'm dying for the colors in this page, wow ;_;
maddy
RIP, I live in crown heights, haha. that joke hurts too much <3