Here's a (possibly terrible) idea: an absurdist week of QC where the alt-text (e.g. *pigeons immediately fire their lasers*) is a real last comic panel. I think it's even odds whether earth survives by week's end, depending largely on whether Pint Size makes an appearance...
Adam Grove
2019-08-05 20:12:46 +0000 UTC
I love pigeons! <3
Lee B.
2019-08-05 03:02:25 +0000 UTC
He wouldn't need to charge for so long if he used a 10W charger instead of the 5W charger. :D
Brian English
2019-08-04 22:33:18 +0000 UTC
Way back in 3551
Michael Boettger
2019-08-04 20:53:24 +0000 UTC
It's funny that his model has nipple, but no bellybutton. :)
Shawn K. Younkin
2019-08-04 19:39:21 +0000 UTC
Passion can wait until tomorrow
Bagge
2019-08-04 18:42:35 +0000 UTC
Room temperature superconductors, right? :-)
David Pipes
2019-08-04 18:29:22 +0000 UTC
The only thing that's ever bothered me about the robots in the QC universe is the fact that they seem to charge up with cable that's something like 22 gauge. Even military models which have demonstrated immense strength or powerful lasers charge with these flimsy cables. Either they charge very slowly or that cable is getting very hot!
Sean
2019-08-04 18:17:34 +0000 UTC
I will happily second this.
Julienne Ignace
2019-08-04 18:16:03 +0000 UTC
I completely and totally get Winslow on this. Not all recharging comes from a cable.
Hugh Eckert
2019-08-04 17:59:03 +0000 UTC
One person's growth experience is another person's major trauma.
Clifton Royston
2019-08-04 17:42:07 +0000 UTC
And Roko has the Beep/boop shirt. Is there a whole specialized AI fashion industry out t hff ere?
Michael Boettger
2019-08-04 17:26:22 +0000 UTC
The nipples seem EXTRA superfluous. Or... are THEY the ports for the “non-standard charging adapters?” :-O
Bob Gilmore
2019-08-04 16:52:36 +0000 UTC
Ye Gawds, poor Winslow is clinically depressed.
OldGoat
2019-08-04 16:50:43 +0000 UTC
Pigeons may not be venomous like scorpions, but they carry a lot of diseases. Neither of which should be a problem for an AI, but it's best not to push Hannelore's recovery too far. One thing that could be a problem for an AI is their droppings. If it's enough to damage stone, brick, and metal over time then it's probably not good on an AI's skin and hair. At the very least it'll ruin his clothes.
Brent Catherman
2019-08-04 14:55:30 +0000 UTC
his TOES
2019-08-04 14:55:24 +0000 UTC
Except - Hanners is super rich...So surely if it were such a thing he would have one. Still it makes sense. I want there to be one now. I don't like to think of them charging / sleeping on the floor.
SARA J DAVIS
2019-08-04 13:31:08 +0000 UTC
I'm imagining that more affluent AI's would have induction charging beds, instead of needing wall plugs.
Robert Wrigley
2019-08-04 13:15:12 +0000 UTC
His underwear says Boop
Drew Basford
2019-08-04 12:27:40 +0000 UTC
How did he get cuter? I didn't think he could get cuter!
gatherer818
2019-08-04 12:18:26 +0000 UTC
couldn't agree more
Yola Leroch
2019-08-04 11:00:04 +0000 UTC
the eternal passion vs pigeon quandary, we've all been there. good luck
jimbo
2019-08-04 10:34:38 +0000 UTC
So now when they crap on your car, it BURNS THROUGH.
Ack
2019-08-04 08:05:26 +0000 UTC
Yeah that’s a scary step to take. Good luck Winslow
SheepFace2000
2019-08-04 08:00:04 +0000 UTC
Yeah, they look calm and peaceful now but I'm pretty sure that those are the same monsters May was feeding spicy tortilla chips...
Thomas Boys
2019-08-04 07:56:11 +0000 UTC
Heyy, Gunnerkrigg crossover!!
Kriss Pang
2019-08-04 07:39:54 +0000 UTC
Laserkiwi.png :)
Kriss Pang
2019-08-04 07:39:35 +0000 UTC
Don't get me started on why AIs do NOT need pajamas! Unless, of course, they're dreaming of electric sheep...
BobC
2019-08-04 06:08:54 +0000 UTC
Pigeons firing lasers indiscriminately isn't scary to you? To each their own I guess. That's a pretty scary prospect to a New Yorker, at least.
Dev
2019-08-04 06:01:27 +0000 UTC
That's City Face in the middle!
ysth
2019-08-04 05:54:48 +0000 UTC
Awh, he has a cute pajamas!
Seidmadr
2019-08-04 05:38:09 +0000 UTC
Pigeons are not scary, even with lasers (they suck at aiming).
A family of flying jet-powered Roombas is scary, especially up close.
BobC
2019-08-04 05:37:45 +0000 UTC
Perhaps he could raise and breed homing pigeons!
Dean Reilly
2019-08-04 05:34:24 +0000 UTC
Pigeons are combat ready right outta the nest. Winslow is the forward observer humanity needs right now.
jeff fearnow
2019-08-04 05:27:52 +0000 UTC
I just want to hug him forever, if he'd be okay with that.
Amy ☣
2019-08-04 05:25:39 +0000 UTC
Winslow in his widdle Winslow PJs. :)
Czarzhan
2019-08-04 05:14:54 +0000 UTC
Did he find his calling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq_rloyNBK0
Hunter
2019-08-04 05:12:18 +0000 UTC
Nippl
BeatButton
2019-08-04 05:12:16 +0000 UTC
Coo? Coup?
drone r0m-3
2019-08-04 05:04:39 +0000 UTC
Maybe he can get his old mentor job back?
Joel Bateman
2019-08-04 05:03:17 +0000 UTC
Such a wonderful soft boi
Mordaeus
2019-08-04 05:02:23 +0000 UTC
Winslow finds his calling. Maybe he could help out at the AI foundation?