And so ends “Choosing My Religion.” New storyline on Monday!
…in hindsight, today’s probably should have titled “Slobber.”
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And so ends “Choosing My Religion.” New storyline on Monday!
…in hindsight, today’s probably should have titled “Slobber.”
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IT’S LICKY!
Two drums and a cymbal fall off a cliff…
While Mike banged your mom. For a nickel.
In case it wasn’t clear, with his penis.
Bang the mom slowly?
How else?
with a megalithic boner.
It’s Lickitung!
Licky-style!
Oh, Mike, you asshole.
really? all things considered he could have set up a video camera and black mailed them so he wouldn’t send a tape to her ex.
Who says he isn’t?
How long was he supposed to just chill in that room waiting for a socially appropriate moment to leave? They’re kind of obstructing the door.
This brings up a good point is Mike really being an asshole… Well sort of its Mike so that was probably his intent but in this case he may be justified.
Okay here me out
Dorothy and Walky just starting making out and ya know i would kind of be weirded out if my roommate started doing this in my room without warning as well. It makes things uncomfortable and awkward for Mike. and its a little inconsiderate.
This happened very fast so Walky’s hormones overpowered him, so he is not totally at fault and Dorothy didn’t know his roommate was in.
all in all I think Mike is actually being pretty civil he could have let this escalate and embraced both Walky and Dorothy by acknowledging his presence after their clothes were off.
We also don’t know how long they were making out in the door.
3 kisses, or like 3 minutes?
now the possable implied montage for the first three panels make me question just how long mike was there without them noticing…
3 months. Walky can’t grow a beard.
Given the established rate of comic time to real time? About 2 and a half nanoseconds.
Mike is always being an asshole.
“I think Mike is actually being pretty civil he could have let this escalate and embraced both Walky and Dorothy by acknowledging his presence after their clothes were off.”
He could have…embraced them! Yes, that WOULD have been assholery. Lol. “Hey, let me join in!” Or he just kinda starts kissing them both. “GAAAH!” “Shut up, your mom didn’t complain.”
This is Mike we’re talking about here. He wasn’t waiting to leave, he was waiting for the perfect moment to interrupt, for maximum embarrassment and mood-ruining potential.
Probably.
I dunno. We still haven’t seen him be much more than a little bit rude. Sarah’s done more to hurt people than Mike has. Certainly he does seem to take a certain pleasure out of making people uncomfortable, but if he was looking to maximize this I’d think it would’ve been prudent to wait a little bit longer.
I think it’s reasonable to say that he was waiting to leave or wanted to end this, and killing the mood while causing embarrassment is a perk he enjoys.
Isn’t this at Dorothy’s door? Mike shouldn’t care that she’s blocking it, and he’d be in the hallway. Perhaps he came along with Walky to discuss something, but him interrupting was him just being a jerk.
Nah, she knocked, Walky answered. That makes this Walky’s room. I guess Walky has Mike over. Or they might be roomies. Either way though Mike’s coming from inside the room since he’s behind Walky who opened the door.
In an early strip (right before Sal showed up), Walky mentioned that Mike is his roommate.
This would be a lot worse if Dorothy was the one standing with her back to Mike.
This comic was in need of some Mike.
I like your picture 🙂
My random picture next to my comment makes me giggle. The look on his face hehe
Thanks! It’s my face.
That’s really the perfect response to any question or comment, regardless of context.
FAAAAACE
well its a good face then. congrats 🙂
Indeed Mike, you are truly an asshole.
Mike is the Anti-wingman
Mike-block?
Agreed, this was definitely a hardcore Mike-Block. They were DEFINITELY having fun at that when he interrupted. Another minute and I can’t help but wonder what else they would be doing with their mouths.
Oh wait…yes I can. Dammit Mike…
Hardcore? No one’s crying, in jail, or waking up with a new tattoo.
This is kid gloves.
I will admit that, yes, it could be much worse given that it is Mike.
“Hardcore? No one’s crying, in jail, or waking up with a new tattoo.”
Dude, he’s only had the chance to say one sentence so far. Give the man some time to work his magic!
I’m pretty sure that Mike is skilled enough to pull all that off with one word.
On second thought, make that six.
“I emailed video to your Mom.” -Mike
Somehow, I don’t think “Don’t you think she looks tired” would work in this case.
My first reaction: hahaha
…and then I pictured Mike as the Doctor. Time Lords preserve us.
Well he’s only in college now. Give him time to, uh… mature. I think.
Better to stop things now than to wait another minute then. How much creepier could it be if they started screaming each other’s names when Mike suddenly shouts “Nice to meet you!”
…I now have that image in my head, which is causing me to simultaneously laugh and shudder. I suppose if nothing else, they now know to scan the area for Mike (or others) before commencing hot sloppy makeouts.
Perfect timing Mr. Warner, as always.
OMNOMNOMNOMNOM
SCHHHHHHHLORP
SPLATTER
…no?
For a lack of practice, Walky seems to be a really good kisser.
He practices his tonguing technique on his McNuggets.
To get the sauce out of the bottom corners of those dipping packets you have to have some serious moves.
Anyone who knows how to tongue a McNugget is a friend of mine.
Hello, friend!
Subtle, very subtle. 😛
Many have been baffled by the sight, a young man leaving merely the semi-crispy shells of McNuggets behind, like shucking corn.
“A frightening thing to watch,” claims one.
“I had to take three showers after I saw it,” claims another.
“I taught that trick to his mom,” proclaims one who claims to be his roommate.
The mother in question could not be reached for comment, however the message on her answering machine was evidence enough:
“Your mom’s not coming to the phone right now. I’m busy. With her. For a nickel. Message after the beep.”
One thing’s for certain, cherry-stem tying isn’t the only tongue art, any more.
This has been an Action 8 News report.
But… but the semi-crispy shell is the best part!
D:
Good kisser? His tongue is just, like, sticking out on his chin. How the hell is that good kissing?
Artistic Licence?
In the third panel in particular they both seem to be fully using their tongues, with Dorothy also clearly enjoying what he is doing. His tongue seems to drop-out only when Mike makes his presence known.
Then again, I may be over-analyzing this…
Looks like they’re both pretty terrible kissers to me… I dunno, in my experience there really shouldn’t be much of a gap between the mouths for tongues to be visible.
I’m surprised that Walky’s not more worried about cooties.
How can you tell? There’ve been some awful kisses that look pretty good to a third party.
[I’m assuming from movie commentary]
Also, it’s easy to just follow the leader–looks like Dorothy whipped out the tongue first, after all.
CLASSIC MIKE
Retro mike
MIKE CHECK
(Everyone!)
MIKE CHECK!
*ehem* An open Mike night.
Mike with lime.
You put the mike in the coconut
Dorothy has just offically had her Miktism.
Mikus Interuptus
Don’t complain. You called it.
And I’m Marcie again…
No complaints there; she’s hawt.
That she is, that she is.
XD Awesome
perfect timing
No, whatever you do, don’t introduce yourself to Mike. If you do, the only thing you’ll be looking forward to is suffering.
And, especially, don’t let Mike introduce himself to you.
…or your mother.
Especially your mother.
LICKEY STYLE!
Polite jerky Mike is the best Mike.
here, here! He’s far better when he seems to be trying to be nice than just out-and-out an ass.
Mike just pulled a Dina!
I was just about to add “Also Dina’s there.”
Dina is Amber’s roommate, not Dorothy’s. I thought this confusion was finally cleared up.
Which makes it all the more surprising when she shows up in Mike’s room.
I just hope they don’t speak with their mouths full, that’s so impolite.
mife ha meef ooh. Ah Dohffee.
I’ve seen more awkward introductions. None spring to mind, but it’s not the worst.
Typical Mike. Interrupts sloppy makeouts and doesn’t even bring a mop.
And just as it was getting good…
MIKE’D.
[smirks]
Cock block…. I think.
On another note:
Mr. Willis, I have actually been following this comic for several months now, and I just wanted to state right here that you are doing a kickass job. Along with Questionable Content and perhaps one or two others, Dumbing of Age is easily one of my favorite webcomics. Don’t ever stop doing what you are doing, because you are damn good at this.
Hooray! Thanks!
Seconded. Unlike QC, however, you actually update AT MIDNIGHT instead of 3 or 4 in the morning, and you get so many bonus points for that.
If I don’t update at midnight, I die.
I thought you turned into a pumpkin.
What pumpkin?
A dead pumpkin.
On wheels.
Or do you turn into a gremlin?
(see it’s funny because of the gremlins reference)
(ha ha ha)
You update around 4-5pm in Australia Land, which is perfect for the end of my workday.
What I’m trying to say is, thanks for being in a timezone that’s convient for someone halfway around the world.
QC is usually up around midnight Hawaiian time. Just sayin’.
Alaska time too.
I too am a fan of QC, but since I’ve started reading DoA I look forward to these updates far far more. And I agree, don’t stop Willis.
Dorothy I told you this would happen! I tried to *shades* Warner
(oh hell…someone’s got to…)
YEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
NO! You’re supposed to link to it.
You win an internet. Possibly two. The committee’s still deliberating on that bit.
I TOLD YOU BOUT MAKEOUTS
I TOLD YOU DOG
Mike should get business cards
Mike Warner
President and CEO
Assholes Inc.
6664 Nickle boulevard
Bloomington Indiana,47401
(T) 812-968-7666
(F) 812-382-9680
“We pride ourselves on providing highest standard of a dickishness in the industry”
Specializing in
Cock-blocking
Your Mom
Emotional Trauma
and much more.
Are… Are those real numbers? SO TEMPTED TO CALL.
No, but there is a specific reason why i chose these particular series of numbers. 😉
Rejection Hotline?
The first phone number was a dead giveaway, but I wonder why you didn’t use 812-382-5968 instead. Unless I’m guessing wrong. 😀
No you got it right and that was the number I was intended to put down but i for some reason i messed it up. Also Kudos on getting the joke!
I don’t get it =[
Too tired I guess.
“I’m Mike Warner. I sell cockblock and cockblock accessories.”
That sounds like a line of sunscreen for nude beaches.
“If you want to be sure to enjoy your time in the sun, use COCKBLOCK! “
Okay…have to admit I’m not getting the numbers references.
Only thing I can think of is 867-5309 for Jenny, but that’s not right at all.
What am I missing?
http://www.phonespell.org/combo.cgi?n=968-7666
The second number I can’t figure out.
The second number I messed up on TheCerpent understood my intent though.
This will teach them to get a room next time.
That depends on whether or not Walky/Dorothy are into exhibitionism. It’s entirely possible that this will encourage them not to find a private venue of .. well, can’t be certain how far they would have gone.
That IS his room! Problem is that Mike was in it.
Actually…from what I remember, it’s Dorothy’s room because she was in the middle of studying when Walky knocked on the door. So Mike was either following him, or sensed there was need for him there. (If I’m wrong and that is definitely Walky and Mike’s room, I’m sorry. Keep reading the comic when I’m tired lol)
Well, it’s Walky’s room… if you note in previous comic the skin tone of the fist doing the door knocking.
And the fact that walky is surprised by her showing up.
“hi my name is mike, and i hate other people’s happiness”
then just imagine one of those old school batman sound effect pop ups saying “intentional COCKBLOCK”
I like the whole “double mouth open with tongues out technique.” I am going to need to implement that during future make-outs.
Ruh roh.
I now I realize what a bongo I was in college. I totally did the same thing – word for word – to my roommate once. What was I supposed to do? I couldn’t get out of the room!
Pfft… that is not bongoy. I’d do the same thing if they were in front of the door. Not even lying.
Anyway, this is hilarious.
I love Mike. So much.
Oh mike, you make the best awkward situations.
Oh Mike.
Never change.
XD
Not even his underwear? 😀
Well, okay, he should definitely CHANGE HIS UNDERWEAR xP
Lol!
And socks, definitely socks ……. @_@
Did they stop, or just keep going awkwardly while looking at him? It’s hard to tell with only one panel.
In the third frame, the left arm of Dorothy’s glasses is raised, while the lens remains in place. I could buy the possibility that glasses have been knocked askew during the kiss, but this would mean that the right arm of Dorothy’s glasses must have jumped back up between the third and final frames, for the glasses to return to their natural position. This leaves two possibilities:
1. The glasses, like Walky and Dorothy, were so startled by Mike that they jumped slightly in shock when he spoke.
2. Mike has been watching for so long that the glasses have had time to rearrange themselves significantly before he speaks.
In the third frame, that’s actually Dorothy’s eyebrow, and I forgot to draw in the left arm of the glasses. Might add that in tomorrow when I have some time.
I thought of that possibility. I even wrote it as possibility number three – then I thought, ‘No, that seems too unlikely’, and deleted it.
Mike is very upset that Walky did not formally introduce them, instead making the poor girl stand out in the hall.
This left Mike with only two options:
1. Go over and introduce himself like a gentleman.
2. Pull up the covers and continue masturbating.
That’s one of the least gag-inducing images of french kissing I’ve ever seen. Congratulations, Willis.
I sort of like realistic magnificent bastard Mike more than Xanatos gambit bastard Mike.
Just wait until we learn that the entire reason Walky chose this college to go to was because Mike talked him into it months ago with the specific reason of getting him together with Dorothy to ruin her college career and multiply both her and Danny’s angst substantially. And that’s just his short game.
Willis, are you or are you not simply drawing each panel in response to our comments on the last? I know you probably have a buffer, but this just seems suspicious…
I drew this comic five weeks ago. I have a large buffer.
Brag brag brag.
It’s not the size of the buffer, but how you use it.
I use it to feel better than other cartoonists.
Seems like a good reason to me.
So you’re admitting you have a time machine
Nah, he just knows his audience very well.
Maybe too well….. *tries to ignore the webcam*
Walky in panel 1: “Meh. I’ve had better.”
…I think I’m in love with Mike…
Everytime you need a moment to be ruined… he is there.
…aaaaand LICKEY-STYLE ensued.
Also, well done, Mike. Represent.
Mike.
MIIIIIIIKE.
Now that I think about it, the first two panels (or perhaps all four as a fold-out “joke” card) could potentially be made into a very nice Valentine’s Day card. Just add hearts and a worded message, and there you go.
First we ask for a text bubble-less last panel. Then on the Front, we have the first two panels, one above the other, with hearts and stuff. Inside, the last two panels with a space between them, within which is written “Hi. We haven’t been introduced.” and at the bottom, “I’m Mike.”, oe insert your own name.
To paraphrase, Robin I believe, “Licky Style!”
So I suppose after this whole chapter, Dorothy chose Walky as her religion? I’m just fine with this.
DAMMIT MIKE! Walky and Dorothy need some times together before they can agree on threesome!
Yesterday, I was kinda not really but still sorta miffed that the Surprise Kiss didn’t come on a Friday again. But then we got Surprise Mike on a Friday, and I think that more than makes up for it.
Mike will be introduced to their moms.
I had to stop myself from laughing at loud (because I’m at work).
Anyone else notice Walky is wearing the butt-taco shirt?
Nobody at all noticed this yesterday.
Refernces to his other comics. References to his other comics everywhere
Theory, Mike was there, behind the door, the Entire time, including while they were watching cartoons. All throughout he was like “Oh just make out already so I can introduce myself already!”.
everytime i see dorothy from this angle (with her eyes open), i’m reminded of that nerdy chicken that foghorn leghorn always babysits.
“Hello. My name is Mike Warner. You kissed my roommate. Prepared to be Cockblocked.”
YES, this!
Textbook licky style. NICE
It must be Spring, all the girls in this comic are wanting to either make out or make babies.
Just the light-skinned ones.
Mike is awesome!
Oh, Mike, you magnificent bastard.
Damn it, I had to check the TV Tropes page for “Magnificant Bastard” and yes, he’s there, though only in his Shortpacked incarnation. must… close…. TV… Tropes…..
Looks as if Mike is seriously considering a career in chaperoning.
I just hope this doesn’t result in someone’s face being punched in like it did with Joe and Joyce.
But that’s the bast part and Mike just loves that part of the job.
How many guy/gals remember THIS little scenario in college? “Oh hi, I do not think we have been introduced; I am his/her room mate. Nice to meet you. Do not mind me, just keep making out in the doorway/our room.”
HAHAHAHAHA MIKE
Didn’t you hear, Mike? Her name is Doroth.
This is why I love Mike =P
Mike is SUCH a dick!
Walky’s fourth panel expression — with the line under the eye and the tongue sticking out — makes me think of the old Charlie Brown comics. Is this what “Peanuts – The College Years” would have been like?? =P
Dammit, Mike…just as he was getting some tongue.
I love how everyone just assumes that they were going to bang. Has no one made out with someone and not slept that person? Or is there a rule that real life things can’t happen in comics, because comics have to be bombastic? Yeah, and Mike’s being a dick. M-m-m-Moment Breaker!
I can only assume this leads to a threesome.
MY GRAVATAR IS UNFORTUNATE!
For a nickel, thats all that comes to mind……
Those guys are DEFINATELY makin’ out licky style
Frankly, I’m surprised nobody else did it.
An odd number of people think that this id Dorothy’s room, but I thought it was obvious that that Dorothy knocked on Walky’s door.
Also, I look towards Mike for inspiration on how to be an asshole. Mike, you glorious bastard.
That has to be one of the most graphic kisses that Willis has done. Yet.
So I’m curious: is this Walky’s first kiss or do you suppose he’s dated in the past? I only ask because of his anti-girl stances from before, and yet he seems to be a natural at this.
My tongue, I give it to you!
I’m surprised your reaching all the way back to two or so days ago for a joke
Surely the title should have been LICKY-STYLE!
Why is everybody trying to be clever in every comment ever on every strip ever?
Did you miss the memo? It is a contest, the winner gets an internet.
And a Femur. Do not forget the Femur.
Journalism!
Mike! Best Character Ever!
Well, I can see their tongues dancing around, remind me not to read this with my parents in the room.
With their expressions in panels 2-3 I am now imagining 2 Faz’s passionately making out…GODDAMNIT WILLIS
I’m practicing my “extremely disgusting make out noises”as I read this. You never know when you might need to make someone embarrassed about displaying their love.
Mike! Who the hell the just intrupts someone will there getting tounge