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Tying Up Loose Ends

🕑 Added 2017-02-08 03:21:45 +0000 UTC

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David Howe

Just as well Emily isn't looking for a relationship right now then?

David Howe

maybe he just inadvertently calculated? after all, 1 OR 2 = 3 :D

Marc Pengryffyn

I only just noticed in panel 1 that spooky-bot suggests 'one or two limbs' and Jeremy replies, "I will add three limbs". Nice. Subtle. Many hidden depths in Jeremy. I hope we get to see more of him!

Jumpy James Johnson Junior

Dora in a suit? Dora in a suit. Mm-hmm. Dora ... in a suit. Mmmmm.

Jumpy James Johnson Junior

Is the incredibly powerful and utterly terrifying incarnation of Something Scary supposed to be that hot in panel 3?

Asher Rose Fox

I am upset that you don't know how to draw knitting properly. UPSET.

I am imagining spooky bot is doing these simultaneously.

LOL (at him) he's tired of being a CPA! I'm dyin heah!

Ami

I can't read what PunchBot's name thingy on his desk says :C

James

Do my eyes deceive me or is that an old school NES controller?

Morgan McCauley

I hope this isn't the last we'll see of Jeremy... Or dear ol' Barty Punchbot. So great.

I sincerely hope this isn't the last we've seen of the 'bot in black. That entity was positively delightful! * And Bartholomew Punchbot, CPA? That was as awesome as it was adorable. I'd say maximum satisfaction was achieved here. ❤️❤️❤️

Ian Wolfe

Pretty sure Bubbles could take most anything short of Station in a fight.

Such a long, detailed setup for the Punchbot: CPA punchline, and so dang worth it :D

Kristian

I think Emily is just comfortable with everyone, always.

Emily and Spookybot seem awfully comfortable with each other.

Eric Rucker

Panel 5 of this comic is why, I'd guess: <a href="http://www.dumbingofage.com/2016/comic/book-7/01-glower-vacuum/dee-ell/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.dumbingofage.com/2016/comic/book-7/01-glower-vacuum/dee-ell/</a>

Lucy

WHY WOULD AN AI NEED GLASSES?

Peevester

"Bartholomew Punchbot, CPA" is the best part.

Ian MacLean

By the way, if anyone cares to speculate that the spookybot entity is both NOT honest enough to 'never lie,' AND smart enough to manipulate human expectations, read up on Libratus, the latest AI that's learned how to outbluff the best humans (thought it's a bit scary): <a href="https://www.wired.com/2017/02/libratus/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.wired.com/2017/02/libratus/</a>

FunkyTuba

for the second image on that thread.... Bubbles: Marten, the shark on your shirt doesn't anatomically fit its shorts. I suggest you add a limb or two. Marten: I will add three limbs.

Ian MacLean

It's been bugging me trying to figure out who spookybot reminds me of. I finally got it. Stillson, from Frank Herbert's The Godmakers (highly recommended). QC is a fun cartoon set in a coffee shop, but when it goes into interesting scif-fi story arcs, it becomes positively cinematic. I literally start seeing it as a movie in my head. Well done, sir!

FunkyTuba

Those of you who are on the forum probably know there are weekly caption contests... here's a link to this week's: <a href="https://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,33637.msg1374431.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,33637.msg1374431.html</a>

David Howe

No, because then her prof will have to talk to the government, again...

Trigon Manthree

From now on, all QC comics will be numbered 3413.

Hawkeye

I kind of want to see what Emily will come up with!

So open up a shop that repairs bots? I know someone who could use a job.

Jennifer Loh

Spookybot is my favorite.

Matthew Van Gangelen

Does the cactus have a name? Will we see him again?

Edward Justice

I'm thinking that Spookybot is an aspect of the "consciousness" of the hive mind created when the mega computers link.

David Howe

Congrats, you made it - here are your complimentary sunglasses - ⌐■_■

David Howe

More surprised Officer Racoonbait wasn't responding with standard Officer questions regarding who, why, and WTF they got into her flat....

David Howe

I think more likely NES - SNES controllers weren't square, although the shape of the controller could be concealed by her hands I guess.. That said, seeing Emily playing (and winning) at a game normally played with a full VR Rig and feedback gloves via a (S)NES controller would be very Emily indeed...

David Howe

Time enough; this is the Thurs strip, so CW could still be (entertainingly) foolish and attempt to escape....

David Howe

"Limbs" is non-specific - I am now imagining Tripod Jeremy...

David R Long

Dewey, Punchem & Howe

tresi

If the fighting ring goes above-board, May could work there!

That definitely looks like Bartholomew Punchbot, CPA of the firm Punchbot and Punchbot.

Lightsabr2

Whelp... no cliffhangers there (for a change).

Chris Hewson

It seems they're more neutral. Good enough to genuinely care about Bubbles and her predicament, after all.

David Howe

I bet Bubbles could still take SpiderJeremy in a fight though :D

Billie Thompson

Yaaay!

David Howe

More like fingers on a single hand...

David Howe

They look more like they were twisted out of wire - maybe Punchbot felt they needed glasses for their role? or maybe they thought they could apply the Superman principle and not be recognised while in their secret identity ? :D

David Howe

Well, it's presumably now Cannon. Or Railgun, whatever :D

David Howe

Hmm. I wonder if Hanners would consider them "kinda hot" - </ship alert>

j-beda

"Even in real life"? I've never seen any sort of wrap-up in real life. It all just keeps going on and on in my experience. Maybe your life has better writers than mine.

David Howe

Don't CPAs spend a lot of time punching information into a computer? :D

David Howe

David Paul

Question: with CW out of the way, and the fighting arena now becoming more legitimate, would Faye and Bubbles want to return to their previous duties? I mean, Faye left because CW was an absolute (to use robo-swearing) <a href="http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1200" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">QWERTY</a>, threatening May simply by placement, which then got Faye fired for that fully-justifiable punch in the face. And Bubbles... Bubbles was deceived, and placed into, for all intents and purposes, servitude and virtual imprisonment. But she has friends there. Jeremy, Punchbot and all the others did not show even the slightest duplicity in their attitude towards either Bubbles or Faye. And I think, with both their skills and intimate knowledge of the fighting AI there, they would be most welcome indeed...

Nicholas Ruff

Waiting for spookybot to be the larger evil here. They're doing a lot of good, but there must be an endgame. Although, I do like the idea of them playing the field, not particularly interested in being "good" or "bad". Sort of like Izaya from DRRR.

Peter Jensen

As I recall, they did. Also stuff about philosophical zombie AI. Not sure if The Suit is an aspect of that, though, as they seem a bit too self-aware.

I like "Spookybot". It's like the android incarnation of Dora, or Spookybutt.

Eric Davies

Does Punchbot work for "Punchbot & Punchbot, CPAs"?

Chris Hewson

Ooh, Emily's playing a Super Nintendo, by the looks of it. :)

David Howe

I suspect encouraging Emily to build on this is a really, really bad idea, even for Spookybot...

I'm trying to read the little nameplate on his desk, and coming up with Bartholomew Somethingorother, CPA.

I don't know... but with Spookybot who can really say?

thursday

Can we just talk about how amazing that suit is.

Paul Rendell

The question I have to ask is: Is this happening in series, or all at the same time?

Rudolph Gerber

First thing that came in my head upon seeing panel #4 was "Punchbot D. Quickbooks: Certified Public Accountant"... I found that hilarious for some reason.

I can't help but look at Spookybot as a robot version of Dora. Now I think Dora would look sexy in a suit. Also, I miss Winslow. And Sara.

BobC

Punchbot is a CPA? Would he help me with my taxes?

D.K.

Once upon a time, didn't Faye and Bubbles have a conversation about the possibility of an AI hivemind? Am I misremembering that?

Ian Wolfe

Squee! Basilisk is a knitter! *happydance*

Scott Vogel

I came here to chew gum and read Punchbot comments and I'm all out of gum.

Kyle Major

wow they really know how to tie up lose ends

pilgrim3

I don't think I've ever seen such a sensible wrap-up even in real life. 11/10.

As someone with experience visiting lots of remarkably boring offices, I feel pretty comfortable assuming that it's a business more than the home of two married punchbots. But perhaps Both. Both is good.

Spookybot, canon name? I can dig it.

Lazarus G

This is the most I've seen commented. I just wanted to be one of the cool kids.

Indigo

Spookybot is mysteriously sexy. I am both fascinated and disturbed by this. But I like that they seem to have a kind side. I look forward to seeing Jeremy in the three armed thundercloud formation.

Shawn K. Younkin

Hah, cute!

Waffliesinyoface

I'm guessing CPA stands for "Certified Punch Accountant" just punchin' in those numbers all day long

I love Spookybot!

Hugh Eckert

Spookily thorough. Thoroughly spooky.

Well, Spookybot it is. If it's what Jeff calls this being (him, her, or true androgynous) I'm good with it.

Tinwhisker

Right, they normally don't but these trivial matters are a result of their being involved in something they felt was important (one AI exploiting and subjugating another AI). Best to tie up any loose ends and be done with it.

Marc Pengryffyn

I love this ending! I also love that Officer Racoon-Chaser likes to knit. My wife is a knitter...

Andy Sleeper

Wonder what it is? A magazine pouch for her Em gun perhaps?

Shawn K. Younkin

HAH!!

Andy Sleeper

This is just too pat. In 3392, iSatan said they don't normally involve themselves in such trivial matters. Well these are a bunch of trivial matters the less puissant humans and AIs could do for themselves. For me, the story is better with the fumbling mortals doing what they do and they returning to their perch.

Shawn K. Younkin

I see a "Punchbot & Punchbot" - is Punchbot perhaps married???

Sam Thacker

TOO through...

KellyZ

I thought nothing could make me happier than CorpseWitch getting what's coming to her, but this one makes me even happier :)

Stavros Karatsoridis

Bartholomew Punchbot

Ashleah

So pleased that Basilisk knits :)

Wild Card

Interesting, a lot of people are being helped by this incident. Whatever their motives, Spookybot is leaving most people better off than before (except for Corpswitch who is getter what she deserves).