So seeing the Strike theme, this means that at the very least, we’re sticking to this Craig section of the arc through tomorrow. Whether or not Nate just leaves him to go to Daphne on Thursday, or we have to wait for Saturday or even Monday is another question.
And I guess I don’t mind? I am liking this arc and I don’t think Craig should just be swatted aside, it makes for a good shadow self of Nate commentary, if it’s acknowledged, maybe this gets Nate to be protective of Daphne? Idk, but it HAS potential.
Unfortunately, I don’t find this joke as funny as yesterday’s. Like, it’s not bad (Craig is so pathetic, geez), and Nate calling him out is kinda fresh since usually he’s the butt of the joke, but I don’t really find this one funny. Maybe because he’s such a creepy jerk?
6/10, I still kinda like it so a decent score, but this is borderline 5. Need a stronger punchline tomorrow.
I do want to use today’s strip to also talk about the elephant in the room: Will Nate and Daphne be another bait by Peirce.
When I say bait, I mean that there is a very, VERY specific pattern Peirce uses for Nate girlfriend arcs. So specific it’s actually kinda weird, and it’s a big reason why lots of people here have their doubts on this arc (and I don’t blame them).
Excluding Ruby Dinsmore from Blasts Off, there have been 3 major girlfriends in Nate’s life who HAVE dated him (hence why I’m not mentioning Jenny or Gina or Lila or Etc.): Angie, Kelly, Trudy.
Each met him in the summer (July, specifically), each one is the object of Nate’s affections from pretty much the first moment he looks at them, and after about a month, they get together with him and kiss him one way or another (except for Trudy, which took 3 months until he got with her).
After that, a period of 5-6 months pass where Nate and the girl get to be happy (Angie got 6 until February, Kelly too, and Trudy got 5 months until March). Then the inevitable breakup.
This means that with flirting prelude included, 7-8 months is the time for a girlfriend arc, before it ends.
Daisy is its own kettle of fish, but she too lasted a month before a decision was made (the decision being no).
The evidence for Daphne working out IS there (Peirce has said that it’s unlikely to find your true love at such a young age, BUT he has also said that there’s always the possibility when he introduces a girl that maybe this is the one, read Epic Big Nate and you’ll see what I mean), and there are a few intriguing differences:
1. Nate didn’t fall for her the moment he saw her. Not to diss the other arcs, but it’s not just the looks.2. Daphne is way different than the others. Angie was just a nice girl, Kelly was kinda tough and moody, and Trudy was, well, sort of shallow. Daphne is a shy, nerdy, awkward girl. The opposite of any typical Nate love interest.3. Daphne pointed out that Nate isn’t an idiot. c’ntd in reply
The mountain of excuses is getting too steep for Craig. Also I still like the March 12nd comic for its throwback to the cover of Big Nate: All Work and No Play.
I have a theory that pierce might start having Nate grow up. Now, I know this is the least likely thing that could happen ever, but bignatefan1 said that based on the way it happened, this could be a “true love arc.” Now they also said that in big Nate epic, (which I have) he says it’s not very likely to find true love at this age. SO, this leads me to believe that he might start having them grow up so that they can be really in over and it not be weird because they are underaged.
Craig is not a very good lier, also this might just be me but his face in panel 3 makes me angry for some reason idk why lol. I find it funny how the 1st strip in this arc was Gina asking why people don’t like her, and now we’re here. We haven’t even seen Gina in the last 2 weeks, this arc has been everywhere lol
Anyway I give this strip a B+, March 12th was indeed a Sunday
Boyufd almost 2 years ago
Craig at least make it sound believable
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
And I’d thought Nate was a bit of a creepy weirdo.
BigNateFanForever1 almost 2 years ago
So seeing the Strike theme, this means that at the very least, we’re sticking to this Craig section of the arc through tomorrow. Whether or not Nate just leaves him to go to Daphne on Thursday, or we have to wait for Saturday or even Monday is another question.
And I guess I don’t mind? I am liking this arc and I don’t think Craig should just be swatted aside, it makes for a good shadow self of Nate commentary, if it’s acknowledged, maybe this gets Nate to be protective of Daphne? Idk, but it HAS potential.
Unfortunately, I don’t find this joke as funny as yesterday’s. Like, it’s not bad (Craig is so pathetic, geez), and Nate calling him out is kinda fresh since usually he’s the butt of the joke, but I don’t really find this one funny. Maybe because he’s such a creepy jerk?
6/10, I still kinda like it so a decent score, but this is borderline 5. Need a stronger punchline tomorrow.
I need a burrito almost 2 years ago
Craig a kindergartener could make a better lie than that
aflhc1984 almost 2 years ago
Nate winning! ooh, loving this arc!
BigNateFanForever1 almost 2 years ago
I do want to use today’s strip to also talk about the elephant in the room: Will Nate and Daphne be another bait by Peirce.
When I say bait, I mean that there is a very, VERY specific pattern Peirce uses for Nate girlfriend arcs. So specific it’s actually kinda weird, and it’s a big reason why lots of people here have their doubts on this arc (and I don’t blame them).
Excluding Ruby Dinsmore from Blasts Off, there have been 3 major girlfriends in Nate’s life who HAVE dated him (hence why I’m not mentioning Jenny or Gina or Lila or Etc.): Angie, Kelly, Trudy.
Each met him in the summer (July, specifically), each one is the object of Nate’s affections from pretty much the first moment he looks at them, and after about a month, they get together with him and kiss him one way or another (except for Trudy, which took 3 months until he got with her).
After that, a period of 5-6 months pass where Nate and the girl get to be happy (Angie got 6 until February, Kelly too, and Trudy got 5 months until March). Then the inevitable breakup.
This means that with flirting prelude included, 7-8 months is the time for a girlfriend arc, before it ends.
Daisy is its own kettle of fish, but she too lasted a month before a decision was made (the decision being no).
The evidence for Daphne working out IS there (Peirce has said that it’s unlikely to find your true love at such a young age, BUT he has also said that there’s always the possibility when he introduces a girl that maybe this is the one, read Epic Big Nate and you’ll see what I mean), and there are a few intriguing differences:
1. Nate didn’t fall for her the moment he saw her. Not to diss the other arcs, but it’s not just the looks.2. Daphne is way different than the others. Angie was just a nice girl, Kelly was kinda tough and moody, and Trudy was, well, sort of shallow. Daphne is a shy, nerdy, awkward girl. The opposite of any typical Nate love interest.3. Daphne pointed out that Nate isn’t an idiot. c’ntd in reply
maybe a human almost 2 years ago
Nahhhhhh he means March 12th, 2021
Cade almost 2 years ago
how many people here always stay up until midnight to see the latest big nate strip?
Neat1Up almost 2 years ago
Tomorrow will be Strike three, and Craig will be out.
Strip rating: 7/10 This one looked more legit. I didn’t actually know that March 12th was a Sunday.
Zacwindows almost 2 years ago
Nate, for once was correct, March 12th is indeed a sunday
ND Cool Z almost 2 years ago
The mountain of excuses is getting too steep for Craig. Also I still like the March 12nd comic for its throwback to the cover of Big Nate: All Work and No Play.
SouthParkViewer69 almost 2 years ago
I’m quite sure the arc evolved from Gina and Nate having a trade to this
Mono_Matt_36 almost 2 years ago
well this is rather something
markkahler52 almost 2 years ago
Can’t wait for strike three! Someone’s gonna be called “OUT!”
Appel Pai almost 2 years ago
Lmao Nate is actually being smart with this
Snozzy28 almost 2 years ago
How the heck did he know that? Did he know he was going to say a weekend date and researched beforehand?
Black76Manta almost 2 years ago
You better stop talking Craig, you’re just making a fool of yourself.
Good vibes Dee Dee almost 2 years ago
I have a theory that pierce might start having Nate grow up. Now, I know this is the least likely thing that could happen ever, but bignatefan1 said that based on the way it happened, this could be a “true love arc.” Now they also said that in big Nate epic, (which I have) he says it’s not very likely to find true love at this age. SO, this leads me to believe that he might start having them grow up so that they can be really in over and it not be weird because they are underaged.
Goat from PBS almost 2 years ago
March 12, two years ago.
Alexander Hamilton (Letter Reviewer) almost 2 years ago
Craig is not a very good lier, also this might just be me but his face in panel 3 makes me angry for some reason idk why lol. I find it funny how the 1st strip in this arc was Gina asking why people don’t like her, and now we’re here. We haven’t even seen Gina in the last 2 weeks, this arc has been everywhere lol
Anyway I give this strip a B+, March 12th was indeed a Sunday
BigNateis#1 almost 2 years ago
Oh Nate is coming in hot
Clarence almost 2 years ago
I can tell Graig’s lying
orbenjawell Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Well! So it IS a duel……….
Captain Steve Rogers almost 2 years ago
Oh, Jear Desus how long must this drag onnnnn?
deadzwastakenn almost 2 years ago
SEND HIM OUTTA HERE!
Flipnote19 almost 2 years ago
Again, Craig really thought he was “that guy”.
IG-88 almost 2 years ago
loser
spamjtam almost 2 years ago
how did nate know that?? so funny
Charles & Susan Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Grill him hard Nate!
Proxima_Nova almost 2 years ago
What’s strike three I wonder?
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Nate is showing his intelligence against the stalker. I wonder if Craig will soon drop the mask and try to attack him.
Meowise almost 2 years ago
I wonder: why is Craig still trying to prove to Nate that Daphne is his girl, even though he stinks at lying? At LEAST try to be more like Nate.
markkahler52 almost 2 years ago
Third Strike could be a smack in the jaw!!
Wizardloso almost 2 years ago
This is weird. Craig feels like a roadblock we all don’t need in our lives! Just finish the arc! Get Daphne and Nate together already!
80 Year Old Nate almost 2 years ago
Impressive Nate knows this off the top of his head
Cuphead almost 2 years ago
Exposed
BiggerNate91 almost 2 years ago
Nate finally having the upper hand for once is so satisfying.
YaBoiWolf almost 2 years ago
tomorrow is strike three and you know what that means 9/10
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Nate’s really on his game here, putting all his nerdish skills to good use, for once. I hope he doesn’t blow it, but then, he is Big Nate.
Mono_Matt_36 almost 2 years ago
hmm, revisit March 12th, and see what played out on that day.
Wҽιɾԃ Exρɾҽʂʂισɳ Mαɳ almost 2 years ago
What surprises me is Nate somehow knows of the top of his head that March 12th was a Sunday.
MabelPines1234 almost 2 years ago
omg i love this
I like anime over 1 year ago
bro keeps bombing
smooth_sphinx497122 about 1 year ago
Strike two. A
dvankama 6 months ago
The funny part was how smug he was about it.
francispopebignate 2 months ago
I seriously hate him so much. trying to act like he’s dating someone when he really isn’t. like come on man. I think I hate him more than randy now