Pretty sure we have seen Bubbles grow in her capabilities over the last few weeks. My guess would be that that has something to do with the new Body, either increased processing capabilities, interaction with people, or whatever.
She has increased her ability to communicate complex concepts by a lot during this time, and i would guess that that is actually just a symptom, not the main change.
Rex,
A conscious decision of that sort is not outside the bounds of physical reality, but I’m enough of a believer in “rational choice theory” that I would be interested in learning the logic behind such a choice before I assigned a high probability to it. >_>
Well, she could have grown up with the idea that “Service is my only joy” is the best possible combination of words and is thus loath to say any one word that is not a part of it. Then again, I really have no idea how a true AI would work, especially when it was created for a single purpose gadget. (I slept like 3 hours in the last 48, so it is entirely possible that this doesn’t make as much sense as it does inside my head right now)
Perhaps Dr. Lee could upgrade her speech module when she next visits the Annex, or maybe someone could suggest a non-verbal means of communicating with natural intelligences? Alternatively, since her systems have been able to cope with a huge variety of tasks they weren’t originally designed for (I assume Dr. Lee gave them a significant upgrade when installing her in the drone), maybe once she gets completely comfortable in her new body, she’ll start experimenting more with language?
Considering that outfit could very well have been provided by Tip, we’re lucky the skirt is only ridiculous, and not something like diabolical or even a product of mad couture.
I’m truly impressed by the character appropriate nuances in this strip as well – Both feet snared – very ladylike, and her skirt and petticoats are (starched?) rigid enough to protect her modesty even under those circumstances.
Despite the (dire?) situation her dignity and poise remains intact.
. . . . . I was going to argue that she probably can’t untie the rope since Unity had to gnaw her way out, but then I realized that ‘had to’ is probably the wrong phrase, and just because Unity ‘got to’ gnaw her way out…
Hooray! Today, at last, I have a mission!
I’ll leave the office now, and climb the stairs!
And now I’m in a very odd position!
I’m caught in one of Captain Wilkin’s snares!
I fear I’ve made an error!
A gnawing, helpless terror
Now will fill me, thrill me!
With Sweetheart by my side!
And as I hang, upside-down,
I still won’t frown!
I’m so excited!
I will serve, delighted!
Now I’m upside-down, I dangle and can’t be righted!
Oh, so excited!
With a snare, collided!
And my joy, my joy, my joy, my joy, my joy
Is service, is service!
Two things:
1. It is good to see there is a working br . . . , er, high level processor in Bubbles’ “skull”, even with a limited vocabulary. Seeing things from her viewpoint is going to be interesting. (I almost said ‘exciting’, but didn’t want to step on the joke.)
2. How many traps did Tip set up? The office supplies may not need to ride to the rescue depending on how many of the termites stumble into those things.
Bubbles’ internal dialogue reminds me of the meme “Dog’s Diary / Cat’s Diary” – the cat’s diary reads like that of a PoW (“My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.”) while the dog’s diary treats every event as “My favorite thing!” (e.g. “8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing!”)
That is probably the most adorable Watercooler in Gynoidform that I have ever seen…. Come to think of it, I am pretty sure its also the First and Only one.
This Comic is pretty good at Stuff like that.
She looks so excited!
The Auld Grump
Service is my only joy!
I am so excited!
Still smiling!
Stiff skirt…
no the camera went off just as it began to fall
Always wear clean underwear.
From the looks of it, there’s a good few layers of petticoats under there.
Dang. Sweetheart’s still kicking after that sonic weapon? Those genetic mods are frickin’ tough.
I’m more impressed that she’s still conscious after hanging upside down that long.
Alternatively it’s outside of her range of hearing.
It says much of what her previous existence was like that she is still happy. ^_^;
So close!
“File retrie– er, climbing stai– er, leg snar– er, dangling helplessly is my only joy!”
Where did she get the petticoats? I didn’t think that even Tip would have those.
Probably Vivien of Holloway. The dress looks like it comes from there, too. I am utterly certain Tip will know about Vivien.
Bubbles is capable of complex thought, but can only say five words. That’s truly horrific.
Pretty sure we have seen Bubbles grow in her capabilities over the last few weeks. My guess would be that that has something to do with the new Body, either increased processing capabilities, interaction with people, or whatever.
She has increased her ability to communicate complex concepts by a lot during this time, and i would guess that that is actually just a symptom, not the main change.
We still don’t know if her five-words-only vocabulary is a conscious choice or not. In any case, we know she can at least communicate intelligibly with other AIs in Quinary.
Rex,
A conscious decision of that sort is not outside the bounds of physical reality, but I’m enough of a believer in “rational choice theory” that I would be interested in learning the logic behind such a choice before I assigned a high probability to it. >_>
Well, she could have grown up with the idea that “Service is my only joy” is the best possible combination of words and is thus loath to say any one word that is not a part of it. Then again, I really have no idea how a true AI would work, especially when it was created for a single purpose gadget. (I slept like 3 hours in the last 48, so it is entirely possible that this doesn’t make as much sense as it does inside my head right now)
Perhaps Dr. Lee could upgrade her speech module when she next visits the Annex, or maybe someone could suggest a non-verbal means of communicating with natural intelligences? Alternatively, since her systems have been able to cope with a huge variety of tasks they weren’t originally designed for (I assume Dr. Lee gave them a significant upgrade when installing her in the drone), maybe once she gets completely comfortable in her new body, she’ll start experimenting more with language?
Bubbles first internal dialogue! I am so excited!
My first magic skirt! I am so excited!
Yep no one’s asking for cheesecake, but that’s damn well not how skirts work.
Exactly my thoughts. It’s not that I want to see her panties, but that skirt is ridiculous.
Considering that outfit could very well have been provided by Tip, we’re lucky the skirt is only ridiculous, and not something like diabolical or even a product of mad couture.
Actually, I’d like some cheesecake. The cake, not the pinups.
Aw, shucks. You beat me to the trope ref.
Magic skirt? Mad science skirt! Eez better!
She could totally untie Sweetheart from there if she swings a little on the rope.
But then Sweetheart wouldn’t get to experience the excitement of a leg snare.
I’m truly impressed by the character appropriate nuances in this strip as well – Both feet snared – very ladylike, and her skirt and petticoats are (starched?) rigid enough to protect her modesty even under those circumstances.
Despite the (dire?) situation her dignity and poise remains intact.
Of course she ought to be able to swing up and untie herself, and maybe Sweetheart, too…
. . . . . I was going to argue that she probably can’t untie the rope since Unity had to gnaw her way out, but then I realized that ‘had to’ is probably the wrong phrase, and just because Unity ‘got to’ gnaw her way out…
(TUNE: “I’m So Excited”, The Pointer Sisters)
Hooray! Today, at last, I have a mission!
I’ll leave the office now, and climb the stairs!
And now I’m in a very odd position!
I’m caught in one of Captain Wilkin’s snares!
I fear I’ve made an error!
A gnawing, helpless terror
Now will fill me, thrill me!
With Sweetheart by my side!
And as I hang, upside-down,
I still won’t frown!
I’m so excited!
I will serve, delighted!
Now I’m upside-down, I dangle and can’t be righted!
Oh, so excited!
With a snare, collided!
And my joy, my joy, my joy, my joy, my joy
Is service, is service!
Two things:
1. It is good to see there is a working br . . . , er, high level processor in Bubbles’ “skull”, even with a limited vocabulary. Seeing things from her viewpoint is going to be interesting. (I almost said ‘exciting’, but didn’t want to step on the joke.)
2. How many traps did Tip set up? The office supplies may not need to ride to the rescue depending on how many of the termites stumble into those things.
Wonder just how ‘happy’ GrumpyHeart will be with the company once she notices it is her love rival
Hence the gnawing terror ………
Bubbles is cute and all, but upside down Sweetheart is still best Sweetheart. <3
Bubbles’ internal dialogue reminds me of the meme “Dog’s Diary / Cat’s Diary” – the cat’s diary reads like that of a PoW (“My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.”) while the dog’s diary treats every event as “My favorite thing!” (e.g. “8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing!”)
Slightly off topic, but cruising the “Non Seqitur” archives I found Tip in basic training.
http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/1992/04/14#.U4OY13JRGm4
I will not be surprised if Bubbles someday reveals an intelligence to rival or exceed Unity On Brains. But I hope she never loses her sense of wonder.
That is probably the most adorable Watercooler in Gynoidform that I have ever seen…. Come to think of it, I am pretty sure its also the First and Only one.
This Comic is pretty good at Stuff like that.
Ah, Bubbles, the ultimate expression of the Ingénue.