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Nerd self-esteem restoration girl!! - Thursday 18 May 2006

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 2:16 pm
by NHJ BV

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 3:03 pm
by Miles E Traysandor
Hahaha, Classic Millie 101.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 3:45 pm
by Mista_B
Hmm, I could have sworn I've seen her wear different clothes occasionally in the strip. Heh, and it just occured to me, it'd be kinda hard to properly wear a cape if your tail kept getting in the way. :-P

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 3:47 pm
by Llewthepoet
Stockholm Syndrome! That's a MUSE the band reference, huh? I haven't heard the song, but it's on their album Absolution. I like the song, "Time Is Running Out" better! :o

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 4:14 pm
by Rooster
It's a refference to a particular syndrome that usually occurs in hostage negotiations. It's where the hostages identify with their captors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome

The song is named after that too :wag:

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 4:33 pm
by The MAZZTer
Hmm... panel 3 - speech bubble - aura + coloring = SUPERMILLIE AVATAR. :D

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 6:04 pm
by Muninn
She actually looks scary in panel 3.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 6:22 pm
by Bocaj Claw
So.... is she supposed to be a hero or a villian as Nerd Self-Esteem Restoration Girl?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 7:55 pm
by Niko123000
Hmm... panel 3 - speech bubble - aura + coloring = SUPERMILLIE AVATAR. :D
I thin the aura could stay, but yeah, get rid of speech bubble and you got a SM av

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:11 pm
by Fritz
I wonder if Millie will actually stick with this alter-ego?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:36 pm
by dcsimpson
Stockholm Syndrome! That's a MUSE the band reference, huh? I haven't heard the song, but it's on their album Absolution. I like the song, "Time Is Running Out" better! :o
I'm unfamiliar with that band; as noted above, it's a reference to the syndrome wherein hostages come to identify with their captors, the most famous example being Patty Hearst. 8)

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:47 pm
by Dr. Doog
So.... is she supposed to be a hero or a villian as Nerd Self-Esteem Restoration Girl?
Well, first of she's a nerd which means she's a super villain. secondly, she has evil jesus eyes which makes her a villain.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:03 pm
by Tom Flapwell
Hmm, I could have sworn I've seen her wear different clothes occasionally in the strip.
Well, sure. There's the "I'm with Stupid" shirt, but she must have gotten tired of holding the globe. There's her aquamarine dress and the once-required school uniform, but she doesn't care for those. No, stashing capes around town is a better idea for her. Of course, they'd have to be generic rather than emblemed for her level of spontaneity. And it's apparent that she hasn't seen The Incredibles.

I doubt it's really Stockholm syndrome. There are a few possibilities at work here:

1. Cartoonists want to shake their uncool image.
2. Few cartoonists are creative enough to think of nerdy superpowers.
3. Physical action is much more interesting to view, draw, or simulate with toys.

I'd say #3 is the most important factor. But the SS idea is interesting. And the story arc continues to enrapture me.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:10 pm
by Bocaj Claw
Hmm, I could have sworn I've seen her wear different clothes occasionally in the strip.
Well, sure. There's the "I'm with Stupid" shirt, but she must have gotten tired of holding the globe. There's her aquamarine dress and the once-required school uniform, but she doesn't care for those. No, stashing capes around town is a better idea for her. Of course, they'd have to be generic rather than emblemed for her level of spontaneity. And it's apparent that she hasn't seen The Incredibles.

I doubt it's really Stockholm syndrome. There are a few possibilities at work here:

1. Cartoonists want to shake their uncool image.
2. Few cartoonists are creative enough to think of nerdy superpowers.
3. Physical action is much more interesting to view, draw, or simulate with toys.

I'd say #3 is the most important factor. But the SS idea is interesting. And the story arc continues to enrapture me.
Me too. I can't wait to see where this is going.

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 11:27 pm
by IceDragon
Stockholm Syndrome! That's a MUSE the band reference, huh? I haven't heard the song, but it's on their album Absolution. I like the song, "Time Is Running Out" better! :o
I'm unfamiliar with that band; as noted above, it's a reference to the syndrome wherein hostages come to identify with their captors, the most famous example being Patty Hearst. 8)
Stockholm Syndrome is sometimes dissapointing.

Millie's cape looks like a blanket. Did she steal that from Linus?!