Tattoo’s hurt closer to the bone. Boobs aren’t very boney, so except for maybe around the nipple it probably didn’t hurt that much.
ViviWannabe
Tattoos hurt over bone and fat. Since boobs are made of mostly fat, ouch indeed. A chest tattoo wouldn’t hurt as much for a guy because men have mostly muscle in that area.
He’s got a point there. When you take a relationship too seriously you end up fucking it up. There’s got to be a fine balance between the fun and the serious business.
There was no shame. None. There was a quick glance over my shoulder since i _do_ happen to be at work, but that wasn’t due to shame, it was due to seeing if anyone was nearby so i could show them.
I seriously wish that there was notifications of new comments – I’m forgetful as all hell and generally only come back to the comments to look for replies when i go back to see if there’s a new comic out yet…and this just totally cracked me up.
I’m honoured that I’m so recognisable. Not sure if its a good thing or not though. Only time will tell I guess 🙂
The last panel had me laughing so hard I’m still laughing even now. XD
Seriously at first I was like, “FFS!! Yet another shallow bastard!” Then he turns around and explains it like that in the 2nd panel and finally ends it with the third; that man has gone from cool, to bastard, then back to Genius Awesomeness in a matter of a few panels… My god, I need to start taking notes, my characters have never been this good.
But seriously, the last panel is the best, not because of the NSFW, but for the one word reasoning. Nate knows he wants Rose and that’s obvious, but as described in the 2nd panel he over-thought it and lost everything; so a single-worded zing will hit the hardest, mostly because it’s straight to the point by being so blunt, and the point is impossible to miss.
Nick I have no idea how you make such a hilarious strip so serious, but your skill dwarfs the 9 years I have been writing… congratulations.
Wow… simply wow. Funny part, is, I agree with Nate’s friend; it’s rare when you find the relationship where you can be funny and serious, and if you can do the jailbait wait, it’ll be completely worth it.
You know, I have to say that Jimi’s words are really something everyone should think about. Too many people making mountains out of molehills, trying to establish sex as the ultimate apex and that there must be struggle and strife and a terrible journey involving four midgets, a really old guy, a short guy with an attitude about it, a homosexual, and a pair of ordinary guys with too much time on their hands.
I see the sisterly resemblance in their personal behavior between Nina and Rose. Nate needs to take some time off if possible, if not, just try to clear his mind. How about meditation?
haha actually I’ve been doing that anyways. But these made me keep it up. Now other things are keeping me up instead. lol I read a lot of web comics and this one of the funniest I’ve ever came across. You deserve cookies!
LOL, hooray for boobies! I mean, come on… what’s not to like. Although being bi I might just be a little biased in favor of boobies but oh well. Don’t think anyone will hold it against me.
I personally wouldn’t touch Nina’s boobies if my life depended on it for fear of what I might catch but I’m just cautious like that. “Negrophile” I didn’t even know that was a real word, though it makes sense. I’m glad I’ve never actually run into any of those considering I’m mixed but look mostly black.
I think that would be really strange, since I was raised in an all white family I think a Negrophile would know more about black culture than I would. I can just imagine the conversation now.
White Negrophile: “Yo bitch, what up?”
Me: “Um… excuse me?”
White Negrophile: ” said, what up?”
Me: “I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t quite understand the question”
White Negrophile: “Yo shor is one fly bitch.”
Me: “I beg your pardon?”
White Negrophile: “Can I has yo digits?”
Me: “Police! Someone help me! I think this guy is a cannibal, he wants my fingers!”
LOL, seriously though I do understand a bit of black slang but generally feel it makes the people who use it sound ignorant.
Can’t believe I just sat up ’til past 1am reading through 146 pages of this. Awesome comic. But my Maths lecturer isn’t gonna be too pleased about my homework… Damn you, internet, and your glorious webcomics! D;
The original Treading Ground comics were created between 2003 and 2011. As such, you'll find some unfortunate hallmarks of raunchy comedies of the time. These include casual misogyny, dubious sexual situations, insensitive edgelord humor and a character using the r-slur.
While these are not typically portrayed as positive, it's definitely not how I would write the comic today, and you should know that going in. That said, there's still a lot of good stuff here.
There's also some nudity. Consider the whole comic NSFW!
62 thoughts on “The Reveal (NSFW)”
David Herbert
She got it tattooed right over the tit? Ouch.
Also, boobies!
James
Yeah I agree, that titty-tat had to hurt like hell.
and also… BOOBIES!
Tamfang
I tought I taw a titty-tat!
Rowen
Tattoo’s hurt closer to the bone. Boobs aren’t very boney, so except for maybe around the nipple it probably didn’t hurt that much.
ViviWannabe
Tattoos hurt over bone and fat. Since boobs are made of mostly fat, ouch indeed. A chest tattoo wouldn’t hurt as much for a guy because men have mostly muscle in that area.
Rock
Seconded on the ‘ouch’. *cringes* Seriously, I thought it was an extra-large pastie all this time. >_<
Michael Haneline
Also thought it was a pastie all this time!
Sara E.
He’s got a point there. When you take a relationship too seriously you end up fucking it up. There’s got to be a fine balance between the fun and the serious business.
NitroCerber
troodat
Geoff Appleby
I choose to disagree with you sir.
There was no shame. None. There was a quick glance over my shoulder since i _do_ happen to be at work, but that wasn’t due to shame, it was due to seeing if anyone was nearby so i could show them.
Thankyou for titillating me.
Nick
True story – My wife saw this before I did and read it aloud to me.
I was like, “Is that Geoff Appleby?”
Glad to be of service as always. 🙂
Geoff Appleby
I seriously wish that there was notifications of new comments – I’m forgetful as all hell and generally only come back to the comments to look for replies when i go back to see if there’s a new comic out yet…and this just totally cracked me up.
I’m honoured that I’m so recognisable. Not sure if its a good thing or not though. Only time will tell I guess 🙂
*waves hello at Mrs Nick*
Nick
Runnig through Nate’s head is:
“Value of co-worker to me = suddenly much lower. Damnit!”
Brooklyn Red Leg
Hooray for bubblegum pink nipples!
BMeph
No, obviously, they’re “tity pink”! 🙂
Jerichow
The last panel had me laughing so hard I’m still laughing even now. XD
Seriously at first I was like, “FFS!! Yet another shallow bastard!” Then he turns around and explains it like that in the 2nd panel and finally ends it with the third; that man has gone from cool, to bastard, then back to Genius Awesomeness in a matter of a few panels… My god, I need to start taking notes, my characters have never been this good.
But seriously, the last panel is the best, not because of the NSFW, but for the one word reasoning. Nate knows he wants Rose and that’s obvious, but as described in the 2nd panel he over-thought it and lost everything; so a single-worded zing will hit the hardest, mostly because it’s straight to the point by being so blunt, and the point is impossible to miss.
Nick I have no idea how you make such a hilarious strip so serious, but your skill dwarfs the 9 years I have been writing… congratulations.
Ariamaki
Jimi.
From here on out also known as The Smart One.
Los
lol, seriously. Sound reasoning and I’m still laughing at “negrophile” from the last strip, hahaha
Richard
The tittoo, the most bad-ass of female tattoos, and second only to the mind-numbing horror that is the dreaded tattallywhacker!
OverlordLaharl79
Wow… simply wow. Funny part, is, I agree with Nate’s friend; it’s rare when you find the relationship where you can be funny and serious, and if you can do the jailbait wait, it’ll be completely worth it.
Jack
Best us of the word “Thus” as a singular statement.
chumash99
Best us of the word “Thus” in a webcomic. Ever. ‘Nuff said. 😉
Tssha
So…not a starfish then?
Glad to have a look just to make sure. Can never be certain without proof.
Hogan
Few things can beat boobies in underscoring a statement proberly!
MrGBH
I always find the effect breasts have over men to be quite amusing. I personally can’t see what the attraction is to flabby blobs.
Toaster
GLORIOUS flabby blobs.
I mean, I’m a strait girl, and I still greatly enjoy them. They’re so soft and warm and comforting.
drooling fanboy
Uh…so do you have a boyfriend?
Sorry… just *had* to ask 😉
chuck
boobs are the best thing in the world, they make amazing pillows too, but, come on, seriously, what this girl said^ it makes me wonder.
Abd Al-Azrad
You know, I have to say that Jimi’s words are really something everyone should think about. Too many people making mountains out of molehills, trying to establish sex as the ultimate apex and that there must be struggle and strife and a terrible journey involving four midgets, a really old guy, a short guy with an attitude about it, a homosexual, and a pair of ordinary guys with too much time on their hands.
Rock on Nick, rock on.
Jakers
The quest is on!
Stephen
you just gotta love when the argument plays itself out
Mahmoud
Nate, listen to Jimi. That man is obviously a master of philosophy. And Skanks.
Silver
They’re just boobies! And yeah, ouch on the tat. Getting it right over the nipple too? OH THE PAIN!
Chris
I see the sisterly resemblance in their personal behavior between Nina and Rose. Nate needs to take some time off if possible, if not, just try to clear his mind. How about meditation?
metalangel
I think you misspelled ‘masturbation’.
Unless you really do mean for Nate to go home and meditate furiously.
Tom NC
LOL, nice metalangel.
DragonK55
Someone give metalangel a medal for that. Good god, I can keep from laughing alot, but that just made me laugh my ass off.
codyblues
Ohhhhhhhh. That’s why mays is so much more seems wound up since the comics started.
He has not GOT ANYTHING…AT ALL…
A man can only take so much…
Rikki
Hmm. She has a nice body for a common skank.
I like Jimi’s philosophy.
Frizzmo
Awwww DAMNIT! I didn’t see the NSFW tab in time!
My own fault I guess. At least it was only one visible tit, right? Surely, I can’t get fired for one tit, right?
Didi
Jimi has a good point. I’ll agree to that. But I still don’t think it was all his fault.
Nate thought too much. Rose thought too little.
Of course, something was bound to go wrong.
James
Now all we need to see is Rose’s mom’s boobs and that will be the whole family!
The Kingpin
OMG it’s like I said in my last comment!!! :O
Ray
I just starting reading your comics last night and I read every single one. Didn’t get to bed until late. lol That’s how much I like it. 🙂
Nick
Hahaha, nice. Ruining sleeping habits the world over!
Jerichow
You’re nefarious >:]
Ray
haha actually I’ve been doing that anyways. But these made me keep it up. Now other things are keeping me up instead. lol I read a lot of web comics and this one of the funniest I’ve ever came across. You deserve cookies!
reynard61
DAY-UM, girl! You sure aren’t shy about showing off the body art, are you?
Can you imagine if Dr. Seuss had done that with the Sneetches? Kiddie Lit would never be the same…
Pashakitty
LOL, hooray for boobies! I mean, come on… what’s not to like. Although being bi I might just be a little biased in favor of boobies but oh well. Don’t think anyone will hold it against me.
I personally wouldn’t touch Nina’s boobies if my life depended on it for fear of what I might catch but I’m just cautious like that. “Negrophile” I didn’t even know that was a real word, though it makes sense. I’m glad I’ve never actually run into any of those considering I’m mixed but look mostly black.
I think that would be really strange, since I was raised in an all white family I think a Negrophile would know more about black culture than I would. I can just imagine the conversation now.
White Negrophile: “Yo bitch, what up?”
Me: “Um… excuse me?”
White Negrophile: ” said, what up?”
Me: “I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t quite understand the question”
White Negrophile: “Yo shor is one fly bitch.”
Me: “I beg your pardon?”
White Negrophile: “Can I has yo digits?”
Me: “Police! Someone help me! I think this guy is a cannibal, he wants my fingers!”
LOL, seriously though I do understand a bit of black slang but generally feel it makes the people who use it sound ignorant.
Nick
While I’m certainly not the first to use the term “negrophile,” I wouldn’t necessarily call it a real word yet. 😉
Pashakitty
Actually I looked it up on urban dictionary, it’s there so it must have at least some common usage.
Pashakitty
Oh, and a booby tattoo isn’t that bad to get. I have one, not across my nipple mind you and my titty tat is small but my pricing hurt far worse.
Pashakitty
Oh… also just thought I would mention… I love the fresh fruits sign behind them while Nina is flashing her boobs.
BMeph
You mean,
“Melons on display, in the Fresh Fruits aisle!”
I think Nina wins in the “Best Display” and “Best Placement” categories.
Neil
Nick, is this essential for plot development, or is it purely gratuitous? (I know it’s gratuitous, I just wonder if there’s anything else to it.)
Nick
I think Nina accentuates Jimi’s point rather effectively here. As for plot development, stay tuned…
Snerky
Can’t believe I just sat up ’til past 1am reading through 146 pages of this. Awesome comic. But my Maths lecturer isn’t gonna be too pleased about my homework… Damn you, internet, and your glorious webcomics! D;
Dweev
“I tot I taw a Tittie Tat.
I Did! I did!
I did taw a tittie tat”
(with apologies to Tweety Bird)
Tamfang
darn, I didn’t read far enough
Tannius
And thus I retract my earlier Maple Leaf comment….
Oxford
Heh. The words “Quod Erat Demonstrandum” come to mind.
John Madden
WHY THE FUCK IS THERE A STAR ON HER LEFT BREAST THAT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE
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The original Treading Ground comics were created between 2003 and 2011. As such, you'll find some unfortunate hallmarks of raunchy comedies of the time. These include casual misogyny, dubious sexual situations, insensitive edgelord humor and a character using the r-slur.
While these are not typically portrayed as positive, it's definitely not how I would write the comic today, and you should know that going in. That said, there's still a lot of good stuff here.
There's also some nudity. Consider the whole comic NSFW!
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