It's Burrito Time

jimfromtx

Clinton, you adorable doofus.

A Lys Lindheim

Now i just want them to make out.

A Lys Lindheim

Clinton has really come far from the the annoying scrub of yesteryear.

Yonatan Zunger

I keep coming back to this one and just looking at Clinton's facial expressions in the last two panels. Those are priceless. )

gatherer818

I died laughing so hard I re-upped my Patreon _just_ to have a comment section I could squee to.

Some Ed

Sometimes people not showing interest in sex is a matter of priorities. As someone on the autism spectrum, I showed an early interest in relationships, but as I came to understand more of how little I recognized what was going on around me compared to how much other people seemed to, I had other priorities by the time puberty came around, and thus didn't show interest in sex until years after puberty. I've talked with others whose delay was decades, for the same reason.

Some Ed

As a straight dude who is apparently seen as attractive to dudes, I can attest to the fact that it seems to be. I've thus far been hit on by at least a dozen guys, and none of them came onto me directly at first. Not even the guys who witnessed other dudes hitting on me only for me to make no sign of recognizing it. I probably wouldn't have recognized any of them, but one of them got enough confidence from seeing me being casually friendly with gay dudes to start asking me directly, and taught me a few things about how dudes who are hitting on dudes go about it. I'd not say that I'm not queer, though, because I'm definitely an odd sort. It's just I happen to be a sort of peculiar guy who's still only attracted to women despite not being normal in other ways.

Joe

I thought previous strips had established that both are the case - question is if Clinton gets weirded out & bails.

Joe

ok, that was brilliant. I nearly fell off my chair laughing.

Morgyn

MY SHIP IS COMING IN

I am loving this storyline so much :)

Or if Clinton isn't into Elliot

DYING. This is the death-by-second-hand-embarrassment content that keeps me coming back XD

Livy N

I AM SMILING SO HARD RN ❤️

Christine Hottinger

squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'm gonna be so disappointed if Clinton isn't into dudes.

Ace

The same thing happened a few years back in Nanaimo, British Columbia, leading to the immortal headline "Emu on the loose, but not considered flight risk"

Brian

Aw shit

Clifton Royston

Not relevant to this story line, but extremely relevant to QC - there is an emu on the loose in Doncaster, UK. It's visible, at least sometimes, but as it hasn't been caught yet... https://twitter.com/MyDoncaster/status/1293486416094277632

Joe Vandevander

I imagine it's been said about a gazillion times, but I want to live in their reality. Not because how cool AI is, but I'm just tired of 2020 in this reality. "1/10 Would not recommend timeline."

This storyline makes me gleeful

KingAtticus

I’ve done what Elliot has done, although the person I did this too had a bit of fun and sorta prodded me to say something knowing I was talking about them! XD

Mark

Clinton's starburst of realisation in panel 5 is hilarious!

cookiecryptid

I love them YES

You can't stop there! How am I meant to wait until tomorrow to find out how Clinton takes this???!!!

I've been looking forward to seeing how Elliot was going to approach Clinton. Jeph, you have excelled yourself once again. Well done, sir. BTW, I really couldn't see Brun with either Elliot or Clinton. Neither of them seemed to me to be a good match for her. Millie and Brun? Plenty of potential there. Given Brun's Asperger's/autism, I reckon she would appreciate having a relationship with a non-human, somebody that she can be with without constantly analyzing their behavior. That said, Brun has never shown much interest in sex, so perhaps a purely platonic relationship (as with Renee) would work best for her.

Fabio Neves

Y E S

Anna Phylaxis

oh my GOD of course elliot disclosed his crush by only hypothetically talking about the crush target TO the crush target he is adorable but OH MY GOSH elliot you big coward <3

Love the way Elliot's face *slowly* reddens a little more each frame as he works up his courage inch by inch and then chickens out too late. XD

Jeph, if they hookup and it's wholesome and all, please consider a patrons only saucy post....

Magus

Woo! Not as dense as he could be!

Burcu Yücesoy

Awwww 🥰🥰

Beth McMillan

Elliot you beautiful pink-faced baby

Mattezhion Zane Corgan Campbell

That penny took a while to drop, but it made a sweet 'kaching' sound when it landed

Mitchel Huffa

oh my god he's an idiot. a big lovable idiot

lazymagpie

Cliffhange... heh...

Armin von Werner

Little typo: "Of cou_r_se ..."

Matthew Van Gangelen

It’s a possibility but given Jeph’s wardrobe choices for Clinton I would bet against it. More likely is that Clinton needs some time to process.

Joseph Robertson

This is the usual cliffhanger thing we would get on a Friday comic so nice that it’s midweek.

Millie

I am so very here for this

Yahsho Jinn

But... What is he isn't into guys. I know that is an unpopular opinion now but it still happens.

Marc Pengryffyn

That actually went much, much better than I anticipated.

Solomon Garland

BRAVE BOY. GOOD BOY. YES.

When two disaster bis collide...

Nick Hodgson

I would definitely be Clinton in this situation! Either that or I'd be constantly thinking "Is this a date or is it not?".

Bonnie Fiddis

Eeeeeeeep I’ve asked someone out like this before by indirectly doing it and umm it kinda worked out, for a while. God I feel the awkwardness through the screen.

Churchill (formerly TeaBear)

YOU DON"T HAVE TO BEAT CLINTON OVER THE HEAD more than three or four times BEFORE HE GETS THE IDEA

SpookyPenguin

dun dun DUNNNN

giacomo vaghi

OMG Elliot! Yeeeeeaaaaahhhhhh!

AHHH I RELATE SO MUCH TO ELIOT truly this is how i am with my crushes oh dear. Please clinton sit down and think about this LOOK AT THAT MAN!!!

MikeT

I feel like Clinton's last comic should have been half muffled with partially eaten burrito

Glenn

I think his realization was that he is the dude in question.

Mari San

The redness in his face is g r a d u a l

kupo

Panel 5 had me cry laughing. I literally heard the "Boomff!" sound of Clinton's revelation. 🤣

BobC

I just LOVE it when a clue-by-four hits not just the target, but also the wielder! Clues abound, and occasionally slap you in the face, or about the head and shoulder.

Lisa

Ahahaha am dying. I keep re-reading it and it gets me laughing every time. So happy that Clinton finally figured it out; I can't wait to see what happens next.

Greg Matyola

Fear is the sauce that makes the burrito taste great. Fear the Burrito

Bagge

You sit down this minute and tell him about your sweet buns

Thomas Halpin

That is literally exactly how my big dumb ass would do this, except for I wouldn't leave my burrito behind.

Katrina Urmson

I made a high enough squee noise that I had to sum-up for my hubby. <3 They are so adorable!

OMG he did it !!! Elliott is so brave 😭💜

Daryl Resplandor

They need to be careful or the stammering awkwardness will reach critical mass and cause the entire area to collapse into a black hole

Nulgar

Tbh that sounds very sexy.

Ellina Waldman

This might be the best comic you’ve ever created!!!

Sleepy John

Enough clue-by-fours used to build a small house.

Ace

CLINTON IT'S YOUR CHANCE, GRAB THAT MAN BEFORE HE LEAVES AND TELL HIM SOME THINGS

neriek

Damn Clinton's slow XD Panel 4 probably lasted ages

Finally!

Katy Kania

YAY ELIOT!!

Adam Friedlander

Tomorrow: Marigold eating Pop-Tarts

Daryl Sawyer

lol, same thing Clinton did to Emily that one time.

David Jackson

This is exactly the thing I thought it would be hilarious for Eliot to do if he weren't such a goober I did not take into account the possibility that he might goober his way into it on accident.

Joseph Bonnar

Well done. VERY well done.

Evgeniy Semyonov

So, in tomorrow's strip will be a perfect time for Renee to show up, shouting "Ohh yeah! Who here likes fuckin' dudes?" And Brun. And Mr. Scunk. Perfect Elliot experience™

Diptych

I think Clinton might be bi.

Czarzhan

Oh, man, that made me laugh so hard!

Brooks Moses

I expect Clinton will need to take some time to think about it ... but I could be entirely wrong.

Brooks Moses

I think I have Elliott's shirt, albeit in my size rather than his. Should we go have lunch?

Brooks Moses

typo: "couse" for "course" in the second panel. Took me a couple of rereads to notice it because of all the EMOTIONS, though. :)

Hugh Eckert

Next up, Millie and Brun come into the burrito place.

Derick Huth

This is where Clinton says “Wait! Finish your burrito. You can’t have desert if you don’t finish your burrito.”

Jeremy

Gods help all of us if you cliff-hanger this.

ha!

Captain Button

Does that make Renee a moderator?

A sheep

HELL YEAH

Bacon Lord

No you get back here and face your feelings you adorable cinnamon roll!

Green

Waiting for this one to be posted publicly is torture. I NEED to scream at all my friends about this 😭😭😭

Alex Borders

Aaaarrrgggg!!! The cute! It burns!

I do not think Clinton is gay

Julian Leventhal Hicks

I love this. Also, I have Clinton’s shirt.

Julia Allen-Hesse

ELLIOTT

Andrew Mitchell

Hahaha, I just replied to someone above suggesting we might get a quick switch to Marten and Steve.

Andrew Mitchell

Quick switch to Marten & Steve hanging out???? Nah, I'm sure Jeph won't be THAT cruel.

Julienne Ignace

Seriously. While it would have been nice to check in on Steve and the cereal he's eating, I totally kinda half expected this point in the plot to be dropped on a Friday.

Andrew Mitchell

Best. Panel. Ever.

Alcaria Swain

AHHH MY GAY HEART CANT TAKE THIS

Andrew Mitchell

OMFG panel 5 is absolutely perfect!! Also, thanks Jeph for not dragging this out too much. <3

Aww Elliot I feel this struggle for real.

Yonatan Zunger

Is there an expression for this in English? In Hebrew I'd say "the token dropped."

Jimmy Thorsell

the ship is real... THE SHIP IS REAL *heavy breathing* *soooo happy*!

fluffy

Well, this is the hardest I've laughed at a webcomic in a long time.

Allison Hastings

I can't believe we're finally doing this

Ami

I WANT TO SEE ELLIOT PICK UP CLIN-TON AND THROW HIM IN THE AIR (gently) AND THEY LAUGH TOGETHER HAPPILY

Yonatan Zunger

Also, this entire plot thread brings me so much joy -- it's so rare to see queer male plots at all, and that coupled with my confidence that Jeph will handle it well is just the most special thing. I feel very seen.

Thisguy

Hahahahahahaha. This is brilliant.

drone r0m-3

Am I the only one that can hear the "tick tick tick *PING*" between panels 4 and 5? *Edit* No, I am not.

Jeffrey Nonken

Too late, Elliot. Cat, bag, out of. But now at least this will move forward, whatever direction it takes.

M Cohen

Love the progression of Elliot’s blush!

William Cole

Northampton must have the highest concentration of Adorable Dorks in the world.

John Fiala

Oh, god, I'm laughing my fool head off.

Shawn K. Younkin

Your tag line (or whatever it's called) is fucking great!! XD XD

Jackie Horn

HE GOT IT. HE GOT IT. OMFG HE PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER!!!!!

Daniel Rydberg

Don’t abandon the Poly-ship yet!

Sandrock

It's happening! 😻😻😻

Daniel Rydberg

Why not both? I could go for one myself as well!

Daniel Rydberg

Gonna be awesome to see tomorrow’s comic! Really looking forward!

AUGH ELIOTT YOU BIG BEAUTIFUL DUMB DUMB

Jeremy Westerfield

In panel 5, I can almost hear the "tick tick tick tick tick *ding!*"

Bryan Freehan

This comment made me doubt it was Tuesday... Thank you for that. :-)

Raven Razor

Let's get these two together and let Milla have Brun and yes!

Hello I am back and can confirm that yes I have died from screaming

A.A. aka Double

BOY YOU TURN AROUND AND FINISH THAT BURRITO BY WHICH I MEAN PROPERLY CONFESS YO FEELINGS

awgiedawgie

Technically, asking him to lunch <i>is</i> asking him "out". It's just not asking him out <i>on a date</i>.

Joseph

Baby steps. I'M proud of him. Talking to girls can be hard; I imagine it's just as hard to talk to dudes ESPECIALLY if you don't know if they're queer.

Emily Kidney

I hope this poly-couple/3 works out :)

Waffliesinyoface

jeph i cant believe you're gonna leave us in SUSPENSE on this ALL WEEKEND, AAAAAAAAA

Joseph

Clinton asking how do you halfway ask someone out, seconds later realizing he’s done the exact same thing lol

Erin Moriarty

Why is this every date I've ever had with a girl???

magus424

panel 2 typo; "of couse" should be "of course" :)

Miyaa

Those two are such idiots. lol

Kyle Major

Haha well he roundabout asked him in the end

ERRORCODE616

ELLIOT NO

Creepy Cat Lady

ohmygosh this is the cutest Jeph if you break my heart I may never recover.

Todd Chaikin

Awww 😍

Samantha Yeaman

YESSSSSS. Finally.

Dylan T

COVER BLOWN ABORT MISSION

Grace Kieser

He did have to look up a wikiHow to go on a date with Emily, after all!

Abhayakara

The Flight From La Veracruzana...

Scout

Clinton you DUNCE I adore you

Michael Boettger

So who gets the sympathy milkshake this time?

Maria E.

Awww Elliot. Cute teddy bear. You were at least mostly brave.

aetherspoon

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Nicolas Demers

FINALLY THE SECRET IS OUT

Cody Renton

YOU ARE SO CLOSE

Douglas E. Smith

YES! We're over the hill now. Time to enjoy the rest of the ride...:)

Daniel Rydberg

To be honest tho, that was pretty brave!

Jessica

I FREAKING LOVE THIS

That'sSoRevan

This better end in a whole load of gay smooches otherwise I swear-

orangejuicenut

No I won’t correct that typo

EnterTheHero

DO NOT LEAVE YOU WILL NEVER GET YOUR ANSWER IF YOU RUN

Michael Boettger

Light juuust went on in Clinton's head, didn't it?

Michael

Oh wow! Talk about biting the bullet and going for it. I’m impressed!

Seth Aaron Hershman has they she pronouns

OH NO! OH NO! OH NO!

The World Famous Chocomerican

Whooo! Here we go!

Matthew Desy

That. Is how a Clinton-Brun-Elliot reactor explodes.

Yonatan Zunger

😂😂😂 OK, that's not quite how I expected that to go.

orangejuicenut

Gay it’s so adorable

Tamara Macadam

BABY