The whole point of Ginny as a character is that, by the Narbonicverse definition of mad scientist, she completely isn’t. She’s possibly in the situation Dave was in before he went mad, but more aware of it.
Well, Dave’s frosted-over glasses were meant to represent his blindness regarding himself, not necessarily the world. I mean, he saw the world exactly as it was (mad, terrible and full of EVIL), just didn’t realise that he himself was mad as well.
Dr. Lee knows what she is, and she’s perfectly sane… well, by the standards of a Sane Genius versus a Mad one. Really, I think at this point, the only difference is less hallucinations and she can explain what she’s doing in English.
Dr Lee does very occasionally have opaque Dave-style glasses, but this doesn’t follow consistent symbolism. I can recall one incident where it means “caught up in unethical scientific enthusiasm”, but another where it’s more “so unimpressed i cannot even”.
I feel like Virginia is basically Dave if the madness plotline didn’t happen. I mean, not one-for-one of course, but a sane person who nevertheless has an affinity for mad science and tends to get caught up in doing things to the point where she forgets about the whole, y’know, evil stuff.
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
We’ll need them for this scheme to turn out true.
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
So Dr. Lee can get the hot towels, too…
With extra socks and chains for tires ready,
This still might make more sense on follow-through.
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
Don’t question the Pain Goddess hereunto…
The oldest of them has just turned thirteen,
And wears a turtleneck to make the scene.
We’re sending the cobras to New Jersey,
Where else would Skin Horse want to send them to?
—from “Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On,” Dean Martin.
Once again, Dr. Lee realizes why her motto on the job is “don’t ask why, just figure out how”. Trying to find a rational reason to put cobras in New Jersey would give a non-mad a headache, with her it might be the start of something a bit . . . , bigger. (More Dave-like) (Also probably bigger cobras)
New Jersey?
And here I thought all Cobra deliveries went to Springfield…
Cobras come from Ford Motors.
No, no, they COME from Springfield. Also: Yo, Joe!
This is what sends Virginia into madness, isn’t it?
She’s already mad, she’s just far more functional than your standard mad scientist.
The whole point of Ginny as a character is that, by the Narbonicverse definition of mad scientist, she completely isn’t. She’s possibly in the situation Dave was in before he went mad, but more aware of it.
She shows one of the symptoms. We can see her eyes through thick glasses.
Well, Dave’s frosted-over glasses were meant to represent his blindness regarding himself, not necessarily the world. I mean, he saw the world exactly as it was (mad, terrible and full of EVIL), just didn’t realise that he himself was mad as well.
Dr. Lee knows what she is, and she’s perfectly sane… well, by the standards of a Sane Genius versus a Mad one. Really, I think at this point, the only difference is less hallucinations and she can explain what she’s doing in English.
Dr Lee does very occasionally have opaque Dave-style glasses, but this doesn’t follow consistent symbolism. I can recall one incident where it means “caught up in unethical scientific enthusiasm”, but another where it’s more “so unimpressed i cannot even”.
I feel like Virginia is basically Dave if the madness plotline didn’t happen. I mean, not one-for-one of course, but a sane person who nevertheless has an affinity for mad science and tends to get caught up in doing things to the point where she forgets about the whole, y’know, evil stuff.
Somehow I’m comforted in not being the only one who noticed that particular detail in the artwork.
I don’t know that I’d inflict New Jersey on those sweetie pies…
Are the snakes meant to hang out with the Jersey Devil?
She’s…she’s sending them to…
HOBOKEN.
To handle the chicken emergency?
Hoboken?!
Why not Hackensack?
Ooh, I’m dyin’!
Nooooo! Not Hoboken!
I’d send them to Ireland, to be honest.
Finally! Do you know how long it’s been since I put in that order?
I suppose taking these guys to the wilds of New Jersey would be like putting socks on a cobra…
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
We’ll need them for this scheme to turn out true.
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
So Dr. Lee can get the hot towels, too…
With extra socks and chains for tires ready,
This still might make more sense on follow-through.
Sending the cobras to New Jersey,
Don’t question the Pain Goddess hereunto…
The oldest of them has just turned thirteen,
And wears a turtleneck to make the scene.
We’re sending the cobras to New Jersey,
Where else would Skin Horse want to send them to?
—from “Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On,” Dean Martin.
And then the commander of the cobras appointed her their Baroness.
She’s got the glasses and the updo for it.
And goth!cobra starts a new fashion trend emanating out from New Jersey….
“The Pain Goddess.” Good for either a new band name or for a porn star name.
“Ramshambler?” Didn’t Moustachio ever give Hitty his right name?
Presumably a PET name- I think Hitty may be running on one…
(obscure computer reference)
Once again, Dr. Lee realizes why her motto on the job is “don’t ask why, just figure out how”. Trying to find a rational reason to put cobras in New Jersey would give a non-mad a headache, with her it might be the start of something a bit . . . , bigger. (More Dave-like) (Also probably bigger cobras)
Well if these guys are coming to visit us I guess we should put on some tea.
Bubbles’ comment of “Service?” so clearly meant “WTF?” that I actually read it that way in my head.