mind control, bimbo transformation

[Snowglare]

I was surprised to see the makeout scene in the first place, so I'm not shocked it was removed.

Originally Posted by ederin

Eerie Cuties should just be honest with itself and go to an Oglaf-style porn comic.

I half-expected that after the latest strip. It didn't seriously cross into porn territory, but it was incredibly hot. Eerie Cuties has never gone out of its way to be kid safe, nor is it the sort of comic you have to pass a mature readers screen to get at. I think it could continue unabridged with whatever the creators want to put in, but it can be tough to stay in the middleground.

In some circumstances, AP-based stuff bugs me, and this is at least a borderline case. Had it been presented differently, I could easily see Nina's part in this, not to mention that of the other characters, being squicky. AP + Bimbo is guaranteed to rub many people the wrong way.

However, the biggest difference between this strip and earlier ones with BE and other fan service that hasn't been edited, is Nina's emotional immaturity. All of the students are underage. According to the cast page, Nina, Brooke, Chloe and Ace are all 14. Nina acts younger, so we perceive her that way. She's more innocent. So, here her innocence melts away for a moment.

I don't have a problem with teenagers making out, especially in fiction. Teens do that and more. If there's a line you shouldn't cross, Eerie Cuties hasn't gone close. Any story set in high school is going to involve kids kissing, and that's really all this is. I can see why it offends some people, but I can't see cause to censor it.

Edit: Also, I wonder how this'll affect continuity. There'll be fallout for Blair regardless, but Brooke would've been more upset (understandably) if the original version occurred. Or, maybe, this not being the first time Brooke/Nina's been teased... something could develop? Eh, probably not.

[thrandrall]

Just watching this older AMV clip again and...while no process...it just seems to fit this thread so well.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RN0CD686

[Muhznit]

You know, they still have the original strip hosted in extras for a while..
http://www.eeriecuties.com/images/ec20101008_old.jpg

[Styerion]

Originally Posted by Case Scenario

Looks like the party's over already. I'm too honest to say I'm not disappointed.

I smell a cop-out closeout.

Not much to do about it, though.

[Sutibaru]

I am amused that kissing gives the impression that the comic lost some innocence but a 2-foot long censor bar is all alright.

[Styerion]

Originally Posted by Sutibaru

I am amused that kissing gives the impression that the comic lost some innocence but a 2-foot long censor bar is all alright.

Part of me wants to make a 'girls are sacred, boys are fodder' argument but that's a really twisted and certainly wrong argument to make.

[Iscariot]

Heh, the werewolf boy was still outside when everthing reverted back. Well we got some permanent? TG out of it at least.

Pity it was cut off. Would have been nice to see it last a bit longer.

[Styerion]

Originally Posted by Iscariot

Heh, the werewolf boy was still outside when everthing reverted back. Well we got some permanent? TG out of it at least.

Pity it was cut off. Would have been nice to see it last a bit longer.

It's curious to see how that actually plays out, given what happened last chapter. The student level reaction might play out given his public 'attraction' to Kade.

[mercury01]

Originally Posted by Styerion

Part of me wants to make a 'girls are sacred, boys are fodder' argument but that's a really twisted and certainly wrong argument to make.

Given the creator's attitude towards males in Menage a 3, it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

[Styerion]

Originally Posted by mercury01

Given the creator's attitude towards males in Menage a 3, it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

But my argument would be towards the base. I haven't read Menage a 3 so I can't say left or right, and even though females are the focus in Eerie Cuties, there's no real dog-whipping in the series (except for the werewolf, ironically. It's established towards him though).

Thing is, it's a hateful, angsty argument to make. Teetering on the edge of Godwin's Law. It's over now, and everyone probably just wants to move on. To what happens to Ace.

Goddamn that will be a neat plot twist to follow.

[Dark Man]

found something on devianart, hope you guys like it:

http://kittycat0911.deviantart.com/gallery/

(from pages 73-86)

And:

http://infinitysign.deviantart.com/

(infinity?s new short comic Babe Note)

[Muhznit]

http://deusprogrammer.deviantart.com...F9572823&qo=58

Ladies and gentleman, I believe I've stumbled upon the nerdiest example of Mind Control EVER. I dare someone to top this.