Shortpacked! by David Willis

Discussion (38) ¬

1. 
   Haesslich

   May 18, 2010 at 12:02 am | # | Reply

   … and along with her clothes, so goes Robin’s chances of being re-elected for her seat.

   • 
     Jabberwocky

     May 18, 2010 at 12:03 am | # | Reply

     It worked last time.
   • 
     GrassyNoel

     May 18, 2010 at 1:31 am | # | Reply

     I think Robin’s aiming to get re-elected for her boobs too, not just her seat
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     AMD

     May 18, 2010 at 1:55 am | # | Reply

     Are you kidding? This is probably what will save the election. Nothing gets the votes like hot girl on… er… girl-ish action.
2. 
   John the Great

   May 18, 2010 at 12:04 am | # | Reply

   Something tells me Robin’s poll numbers just went up after that incident. Look what it did for Clinton!
3. 
   Razorsaw

   May 18, 2010 at 12:08 am | # | Reply

   There should be a “mustache” tag for this strip.
4. 
   David

   May 18, 2010 at 12:09 am | # | Reply

   Nudity always gets popularity.

   And am I the only one who was sort of confused on Sydney’s gender for a while? I’ve always known Sydney as a boy’s name.

   • 
     AndyL

     May 18, 2010 at 12:17 am | # | Reply

     You’re not the only one that was confused…. (Perhaps even Robin is confused!)

     … But that name can go both ways when you spell it with a “y”.

     • 
       Tetsukalian

       October 10, 2010 at 6:39 pm | # | Reply

       Robin is a unisex name. Mike is as well, oddly enough, though not as common for girls as it is for guys.

       • 
         Lukkai

         November 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm | # | Reply

         If there’s one thing I’ve learned about US-American naming habits, it’s that any name can and will be used for both genders. (<_<)
   • 
     zbeeblebrox

     May 18, 2010 at 12:24 am | # | Reply

     I’m too much of a fan of “Scream” to assume Sydney is a boy’s name first, but her face definitely has an “It’s Pat!” quality to it.
   • 
     OldsVistaCruiser

     May 18, 2010 at 4:33 am | # | Reply

     Robin is also a name that can go both ways. Rest in peace, Phillies Hall of Fame pitcher, #36, Robin Roberts!

     • 
       Andrusi

       May 18, 2010 at 8:38 am | # | Reply

       To say nothing of, y’know, the Boy Wonder.

       • 
         Benjamin Geiger

         May 19, 2010 at 1:19 pm | # | Reply

         Or Mork.
   • 
     Historyman68

     September 26, 2011 at 6:04 am | # | Reply

     I too know a Sydney who’s a girl. Also black, funny enough.
5. 
   BoB

   May 18, 2010 at 12:49 am | # | Reply

   I love that the reaction of the guy in the background is to lean in with the mike. Now THAT is a man who knows what’s newsworthy.
6. 
   DCHorror

   May 18, 2010 at 1:14 am | # | Reply

   Seems like that might get her in more trouble with Leslie. Especially since Sydney has admitted to trying to destroy her.

   Don’t know why she’s wearing the mustache. She’s not entirely memorable. Doesn’t even have to change her name and she could pass for male. Is she wearing a Shortpacked! uniform?

   • 
     Shade

     February 2, 2011 at 7:21 am | # | Reply

     Yeah, she never took the uniform off.
7. 
   Samash

   May 18, 2010 at 2:46 am | # | Reply

   I love how reluctant Robin looks when she’s starting to strip.
8. 
   Carl-E

   May 18, 2010 at 2:58 am | # | Reply

   The look on Sydney’s face in the last panel… is she considering it?

   • 
     Alden

     May 18, 2010 at 6:13 am | # | Reply

     I don’t know, but the bald guy in the background looks both intrigued and possibly a little aroused.
9. 
   Bartimaeus

   May 18, 2010 at 4:59 am | # | Reply

   “These are not the elections you’re looking for.”
10. 
    Björn

    May 18, 2010 at 5:02 am | # | Reply

    Ahh, Sydney… the only person who can make Robin appear sane in comparison.
11. 
    AMD

    May 18, 2010 at 5:27 am | # | Reply

    Has anyone noticed that Sydney has yet to change out of her old Shortpacked uniform? Even when running for political office or going ‘under-cover’ she always wears the work uniform. One really has to wonder what was so special about the job for that that drove her to this level of nutty-nutty-ness.
12. 
    the_s_guy

    May 18, 2010 at 6:08 am | # | Reply

    “Ladies, your ratings just went _up_.”
13. 
    vivvav

    May 18, 2010 at 7:20 am | # | Reply

    Well, looks like Robin’s gonna win now.
    Just because of this comic’s general pattern: SYDNEY NEVER WINS.

    • 
      Trae Dorn

      May 18, 2010 at 8:43 am | # | Reply

      Well, unless winning the election causes Sydney to ultimately LOSE.

      Since the actual election isn’t until November, lord knows how long this is going to take.
14. 
    Andrusi

    May 18, 2010 at 8:51 am | # | Reply

    Does this mean Sydney will become Robin’s… running mate?

    • 
      Lord of Awesome

      May 18, 2010 at 10:21 am | # | Reply

      I don’t think congress gets running mates

      • 
        Pandas 4 Progress

        May 18, 2010 at 10:33 pm | # | Reply

        They don’t, but I’m pretty sure it was just supposed to be a clever play on words off of “/running against/” and “mating”. Yus?
15. 
    6amtenders

    May 18, 2010 at 12:08 pm | # | Reply

    Why do I keep forgetting Yus is female?

    • 
      shizaaaam!!!

      May 18, 2010 at 12:33 pm | # | Reply

      I’m guessing because you’re stupid. Sydney was obviously a girl the entire time.
16. 
    Disco

    May 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm | # | Reply

    Kinda looking like Faz in the last panel there. Has she been Faz the whole time?

    • 
      Mo

      May 12, 2013 at 9:12 pm | # | Reply

      That IS his disguise when searching for an awesome inside source. Hmm.
17. 
    Jonn

    May 18, 2010 at 11:31 pm | # | Reply

    I like how you can see Syd removing her clever false moustache disguise.
18. 
    James

    May 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm | # | Reply

    Whoo-hoo ! Pain and humiliation! Vote Yus.
19. 
    Laurel

    May 25, 2010 at 12:49 pm | # | Reply

    Robin’s boobs are super-pointy. Perhaps she’s going to use them as weapons!!

    (As all good bosoms should be used)
20. 
    Paranoid Angel

    March 9, 2011 at 11:57 pm | # | Reply

    SYDNEY YUS IS A GIRL??
    wat.