Hard to say, it looks more like a ‘this is a shocking [potentially positive] experience’ more than disapproval… silly to say but the worst reaction to music is boredom, even revulsion is a positive response.
I read the horrified expressions more as an “I can’t believe that they are so hot and this is happening in my school” reaction. I’m afraid Lottie and Dean will have to save the group from the assault of their fans at some point.
Strangely enough, I’m reminded more of Busted and “What I go to School For” rather than any K-Pop song. Admittedly, other than Psy and “Gangnam Style”, I listening to K-Pop girl groups, not boys groups.
A bomp, a slip, and a pop, but to be fair the show is not getting derailed and wrecked yet. Nothing they can’t pretend was intentionally part of the choreography anyway; I mean they’re called D-slide, who can tell they’re not intentionally slipping if they get back up in time for the next move?
Disaster may happen on the next page, sure, but so far it’s not too bad.
Actually, I think Dunston took a round of confetti canister full in the gentleman’s accoutrements. Good thing it wasn’t double canister. Could have gotten VERY bloody.
I was very dubious about Lottie’s plans for D-Slide when this story began, but after these last few pages my fingers are crossed that John A has planned this all as a ‘backdoor pilot’ for another story all about these lads trying to achieve their K-Pop dreams.
(This is not about today’s strip in particular)
There are about ten comics/graphic novels that I swim through most mornings, and I always leave Mr Allison’s creations for last – it’s like the tastiest of puddings after a mediocre meal
My Wham-O-TV-commercial-colonized brain went directly from panel 8 to 10 and read it as “slip and slide,” which I took as a charming reflection of how young these guys still are.
It’s too bad that this group doesn’t have some extremely competent manager-type person to make sure they were prepared for the performance space they were given. (Sorry, someone had to say it.)
I ~think~ at least one face is enjoying it
The ratio of enjoyment to horror and dismay in the emoji gallery does not seem favorable.
Claire at most – and she would be enjoying it for the wrong reasons.
Lottie is shocked and Glenmorangie looks worried.
Wow Lottie may have goofed on this one.
I imagine this one was fun to write
No one died yet.
The girls in the audience seem to love everything they’re seeing. The boys… not even a bit. Claire and Glenn’s puzzled looks are the best.
I dunno… the girl in the front looks more horrified than approving. But that’s proabably just a quibble.
Hard to say, it looks more like a ‘this is a shocking [potentially positive] experience’ more than disapproval… silly to say but the worst reaction to music is boredom, even revulsion is a positive response.
I read the horrified expressions more as an “I can’t believe that they are so hot and this is happening in my school” reaction. I’m afraid Lottie and Dean will have to save the group from the assault of their fans at some point.
Definitely reminds me of expressions I’ve seen in stills & footage of audience members during the height of Beatlemania.
Yes. Some of the girls would even be crying.
…yet.
Dammit. Should have *read* all the comments before I answered…
Good thing they dialed down the sexiness…
They dialed down the HORNINESS. Which isn’t the same thing as sexiness.
Indeed. I was thinking that some of the less smiley audience reactions might be attraction.
No one died. Except for a portion of the audience’s soul.
At first glance, I thought Lottie was wearing a top hat.
I particularly like Claire’s look of enthralled concern.
No deaths on stage is a low bar to clear but a solid one.
From there they can work on such things as:
Remembering blocking
No injuries
Lyrics
But we must clear this one hurdle first.
Yep. A body count is the telltale sign of the rank amateur.
They loved it! I mean, that’s how I always interpret that response
I hate myself for this, but I’d love to read an entire D-Slide series.
No self-hate
Enjoy the Slide
Just part of the trip on
J. Allison’s ride
(terribly sorry (but not sorry enough to not post))
Hard to really go to town, dance-wise, on a stage that small. Yep.
Strangely enough, I’m reminded more of Busted and “What I go to School For” rather than any K-Pop song. Admittedly, other than Psy and “Gangnam Style”, I listening to K-Pop girl groups, not boys groups.
Remember, this used to be a death metal song. Probably the author is Shauna and I wonder if Lottie informed her about this adaptation.
Lottie and Claire were the songwriters for Go Kart Conspiracy, Shauna merely a vessel for their madness. Perhaps one day we will see their reunion.
Much better! The thought that Lottie could use Shauna’s songs without telling her was really sad. But now I wonder about Claire’s reaction.
This seems definitely closer to something a boy band would do than, say, SNSD or f(x) or Red Velvet.
Great use of Watchmen style paneling all throughout this strip!
They do appear to be somewhat entertained.
I trust that’s not schadenfreude on Claire’s face.
A bomp, a slip, and a pop, but to be fair the show is not getting derailed and wrecked yet. Nothing they can’t pretend was intentionally part of the choreography anyway; I mean they’re called D-slide, who can tell they’re not intentionally slipping if they get back up in time for the next move?
Disaster may happen on the next page, sure, but so far it’s not too bad.
Plus, three of the five members finished the song looking like it went well.
Even the “Ow!” is a pretty classic yelp to mark the end of a phrase
Dinesh fell right over, but it looks like he recovered for the finish.
Dunston collided with Levi early on, then broke a stage light at the end. (If that’s a Robo-light it will be expensive.)
Apparently, though, there’s no blood. So they got that right.
Actually, I think Dunston took a round of confetti canister full in the gentleman’s accoutrements. Good thing it wasn’t double canister. Could have gotten VERY bloody.
Ah! I think you’re correct!
So that thing was SUPPOSED to go off. What a relief.
I was very dubious about Lottie’s plans for D-Slide when this story began, but after these last few pages my fingers are crossed that John A has planned this all as a ‘backdoor pilot’ for another story all about these lads trying to achieve their K-Pop dreams.
They go international and get scooped up by JYP (because SM only creates their own in-house), leaving Lottie behind, alas.
(This is not about today’s strip in particular)
There are about ten comics/graphic novels that I swim through most mornings, and I always leave Mr Allison’s creations for last – it’s like the tastiest of puddings after a mediocre meal
I just needed to share that
Now, back to D-Slide…
I suspect that you and I are not the only ones who save Mr. A’s whatever-the-current project is for dessert.
s/b “whatever-the-current-project-is”
When I was younger I used to read a lot of comics, Mr. A’s is the only one that remains.
My Wham-O-TV-commercial-colonized brain went directly from panel 8 to 10 and read it as “slip and slide,” which I took as a charming reflection of how young these guys still are.
I think I might hate them.
Yes darlin’ I think I do hate them.
Because they remind you of you?
Not really, although I did sport the “Doc Holiday” facial hair for a long time. When I was younger.
(But at least someone got it through my mangled misquoting.)
I would not like the music, but as characters they seem a lot of fun
They are the opposite of Broken Peach in every way possible. Amazing.
It’s too bad that this group doesn’t have some extremely competent manager-type person to make sure they were prepared for the performance space they were given. (Sorry, someone had to say it.)
Come on, guys, it’s their first gig. Gotta start somewhere. You think the Quarrymen were perfect at the Woolton Village Fete?
Thank you Joe, the voice of reason!!
These are death metal lyrics?! I … ok.
Any lyrics can be Death Metal lyrics if you’re Laibach, or similar. Witness Type O Negative’s epic rendition of Seals & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze”
Or if we were talking black metal, the lyrics could even be vegan recipes.
https://www.youtube.com/user/veganblackmetalchef
They aren’t
I mean the Beatles got the same kind of reaction….just saying. (Delight/outrage) And Elvis.