Hey Lucy, I know you wanted to steer away from the sex questions, but I just gotta ask... When you have sex with a male, does it hurt? I heard Kitties have barbs. If they do, and if it does hurt, why do you enjoy it so much? Many thanks Cody, London Nonmorphic kitties have barbs, apparently, but when we evolved into our current upright forms, the barbs went away. So no, sex doesn't hurt, and that helps explain why I enjoy it. Dear Lucy: I would like to take the time to apologize if my latest e-mail sounded insensitive. I just figured something quick and to the point would seem like a nice change. Or if thou wishes it I could ramble on about the usual musical sex questions...(hmm, musical sex questions, almost sounds like a a very strange but intriguing party game doesn't it).one reluctantly receives all too often. Perverted junk set aside for now, lets get typing. 1. Any favorite TV shows? Or has the whole media entertainment concept gotten too ridiculous that it even insults the minds of most pot heads leaving you to avoid it all together. To tell you the truth i personally believe we're only a "Fox's when animals insert ratings ploy here pt3," and 4 reality shows away from an upcoming "Live executions GONE WILD" dvd collection. With the exception of most comedians however, whose dialogue holds more worthwhile interest than some politicians. But lets not get into politics, too touchy. p.s. I'm talkin American TV. 2. Why is water wet? 3. How about movies? 4. Is the theological concept of interdimentonal travel using subatomic particle manifestation causing space-time fractures possible? Or mearly speculation made up so aging arrogant physics professors can retain there clenched grasp over the common minded? Thank you for reading and please give the others my congrats. p.s. this e-mail is meant to be a lighthearted gesture of my appreciation for this comic, and not meant to sound like a smart-assed mockery. All I ask is for a little feedback and for every one to have fun. Besides its 4 am, that's why Q. 3 is so strange. Amused fan Greenwolf aka ovrlydistrbdhspnc I don't remember your other email offhand, but I don't think I've really received any email that's offended me, so don't worry about it. Now then... 1. I like The Simpsons. 2. Because water is a liquid that bonds to textured surfaces via surface tension. 3. I don't think movies are wet, generally. 4. I don't think so. What exactly are your thoughts about the fan fiction that Matt has requested concerning your *ahem* couplings with fisk? Ashla Might be amusing. I just wonder if anyone will get the story right. Hey, Lucy, your column is one of the few highlights of my life nowadays (Other than the fact that I'm moving soon). Keep it up. But my question is, what are your views on Transexualism? Referring to someone who was born one gender, but believes they were meant to be the other? Someone who just never felt right with the gender they were given by the assaulting chromosomes of life. Yeah, what do you think of this? Is it perfectly normal? Kinda weird but I Can Do What I Want? Or do you share the popular conservative belief that it's Wrong, Wrong, Sinful, Wrong? Also, have you ever listened to the Band 'Angra?' They're not a popular band or anything, but they're very good in my opinion. Love eternal, Arc Vatris Khiede I don't think I share any conservative beliefs. I believe that anyone should be able to do whatever they want, as long as it doesn't interfere with others. I think transsexuality is more a mental thing than a medical one, but if someone is more comfortable acting like a woman than a man, fine. Just because you were born with a penis doesn't mean you have to act a certain way your entire life. And if you want to get a sex-change operation, well, it's your money and your body, so do what you like with both. And no. Dear Lucy I guess insulting Madonna and Michael Jackson is just too easy. Could you wear a Samurai Pizza Cats costume someday? Or ask the author to do some kind of parody. And is just me or we haven’t seen Lydia boyfriend in the comic for a long time?. Blackcat Yep, it is too easy. And I don't really have anything against either Madonna or Michael Jackson. I think Jackson should retire, since he's obviously never going to achieve commerical success with a new album again and he seems to get pissed off when that happens, but I respect his desire to continue making music. I won't go into the legal troubles. If I ever put on a Samurai Pizza Cats costume, you'd see a whole lot of crayon. And you're right, Dirk hasn't been around for awhile. He and Lydia have been boring compared to me. dear lucy, are you into death metal? if so what bands? how about grindcore? skunky No and no. ... Well, um... next! Heard that your mail box suddenly lost weight, so I thought I would add a pound or two. I got to ask about these new bands coming out, Modest Mouse, who are they and why do I feel as if I'm tripping each time they come out with a music video? The Killers, never heard of them before then suddenly "Poof!" (to me) they come in, and I do enjoy their music, what I've heard anyway, but what other bands would you compare them too? And finally, what of Jet? It just seems retro... like, really retro, is coming back, but yet I love "Cold Hearted Bitch". Meh, guess thats all I got. Thanks for reading! Inny Foxx Modest Mouse have been around for awhile, but they've really started getting attention lately because their new album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, is excellent. They were set to appear at Lollapalooza this year, but it was cancelled. Due to poor ticket sales. Due to bands no one has ever heard of like Modest Mouse headlining it. You feel like you're tripping when you see their videos because they are a weird band. As for the Killers, I'm actually listening to their CD as I write this. They are brand new, but very good. I'd compare them most obviously to Garbage and the Tea Party, but also to Smash Mouth, Pulp and Econoline Crush. Really, though, they sound pretty unique. And Jet... well... I'm not sold on Jet. They're okay. They do have a nice retro style, but the basic sound they use has been done much better by bands like the White Stripes and the Hives. Dear Lucy, Heh, another wierd question from me. I noticed that you only had a short time to insult people in your most recent entry "Lucy Insults People". I have a feeling that those three names constitute a far from complete list, and i am interested in knowing who else you could reveal to be on you list of people needing insulting. I would also like to see what insults you would use on them, but i realize that that sort of information is probably reserved for further Archival entries. On an entierly different subject: do you speak any other languages besides English? Sincerely, Reese Tora P.S. considering that the insults could include such, i will leave out the "Obligatory Sex Reference" (OSR) this time Sorry, but that information is being held, exactly as you guessed, in case of future use. But here's a hint: Christina Aguilera = WHORE. And no. I'm saying that a lot this time. You may have recived this letter quite often but im not sure, so ill ask anyway. Why would you sleep with your brother? i mean yeah it would be easy to get away with and all, but my question is WHY? was it good, bad, or you had nothing better to do? was it simply experimentation? anyway thats my question. Yours Truely Confused Okay, here we go. Gather around, for you're about to hear the tale at long last. But be warned, it's anticlimactic. We were 15. Horny, as you can imagine. Fisk had had sex before, too young, but I was a virgin. We were home alone one night, talking about sex, and things started to escalate. I guess you could call it experimentation. We sort of explored each other's bodies a bit, relatively innocently, and then, slowly, started fooling around. The thought process at first was that it was like masturbating, just... using each other instead of our hands. We were twins, we were close, we'd seen each other naked. It was like, "Why use fingers when there's genitals right there?" We weren't trying to be lovers or anything, just having a little fun. It turned out that incest was a kink in and of itself that turned us both on, so we continued to indulge in it for a long time. And it was real good. Of course it hurt a little the first time or two for me, but that's part of being a girl. Anyway, I'm still into incest, and I still fantasize about it from time to time when I'm on my own, even though Fisk and I no longer actually do it. So there, now everyone knows one of my many embarrassing kinks. Might you be able to let me contact Sphynn? I was in the band Pilots vs Aeroplanes that he/she mentioned in their post. I was just curious to contact them about this. I dunno.. It's up to you.. thanks :) Chris Harry P.S. The message left was on this page.. http://www.badlydrawnkitties.com/dearlucy/20040105.html Well, I didn't want to give out his email address without his permission, but maybe now he can email me and tell me whether I should give it to you or not. So here you go, Sphynn! Let me know! Dear Ms. Koneko, Greetings. I was wondering how you were adjusting to your new job as an editor. I imagine that it's a lot of work. The pay must be better, too. Is it satisfying work? Does it intrude much on your recreational time? Hoping you are adjusting well, Cliff I love it. It is a lot more work, but yes, the pay is better. It is very satisfying, as I still get to write the occassional review myself, and I have complete faith in my staff. I love being able to give out advice on music to thousands of people at a time, not to mention the famous people I get to meet. It intrudes on my recreational time a little, but I can handle it since I've "slowed down" as far as the wild life goes recently. So all in all, it's a nice career. Well, I was reading through the 'Dear Lucy' archives a while back, and I saw one where you told someone that we could only see you through drawings and such that people did of you... and a question immediately popped into my head that I thought would be a good one. Then it occured to me that it'd fun to ask Lydia too, and see how the answers differed...and then she got an E-mail address, so that's exactly what I'm doing! So no fair cheating and seeing what she says or asking her opinion until you've both answered! Every artist has a different style, they draw things a little bit differently. So the question is, out of the many, many drawings that have been done of you... which do YOU think is the most accurate depiction of how you look? It can be just how a particular artist draws you, if you like. Also, which is your favorite drawing of yourself? Now the fun part... Which do you think is the most accurate depiction of Lydia? And which is your favorite drawing of Lydia? You can pick any picture, and I mean any picture. I'm not excluding anything here. Have fun with this one! -Graptor Good question! I think the most accurate drawing of me is probably, um... one by Sky Rigdon. You can't tell from that picture, but it's actually in color, showing my pretty green eyes and... pink nipples. My favorite picture of me isn't on the site right now, but it shows me having some fun with Zig Zag and a "male replacement toy." Let your imaginations go wild. As for Lydia, one by Max BlackRabbit is my answer to both questions. Hey Lucy, Ive got this friend who wants to be WAY more than a friend, but i dont like him that way. He keeps asking me if i'll get my other friends to give him blow jobs and things like that, but when i find him one, he turns her down and says he'd rather have me. He tells me he loves me and that he'd do anything for me, but i just don't feel the same way back. I used to like him a lot but he didn't know me back then. He constantly tries to make me feel bad by saying i don't like him at all so finally i started saying i love him and he's my best friend, but i make sure he knows i don't like him as anything more than that. I need to know a few things. Should i STOP saying i love him completely, because he seems to think that it means more than a "friendship love". What should i do about our relationship, i can't stand his behavior sometimes because he either whines, or acts as if i'm his girlfriend. I don't want to lose him as a friend because he's an awesome person. WHAT SHOULD I DO!?!?! -Grace Montoya P.S. My dad is in Iraq right now and i haven't seen him for over a year. I don't have any sexual relationship with him *gag* but i kind of know how you feel with Fisk being gone. You make it sound like you tell him you love him all the time. If you do, stop that. If your relationship is platonic, you should not be throwing around the word "love" in such a way. Of course you love him as a friend, but using that word all the time is not going to help him realize that you don't want a more serious relationship. Because he clearly wants one. He sounds like he's flirting and trying to get into your panties, but trying way too hard. What I would do if I was in your position is stop telling him that you love him. And when he complains or acts out of line, correct him rather than appeasing him. If he whines that you don't like him at all, assure him that he's your best friend. If he tries acting like a boyfriend, tell him that you're not interested in a romantic relationship. He needs to realize that there is a middle ground between hatred and romance, called "friendship," and it is possible to share this middle ground with someone of the opposite sex. Stand firm. Don't let him sway you. Remain a solid friend to him, and let him realize that that's all you'll ever be. And good luck to your dad. Hey Lucy, I was playing a game of truth or dare a while back and it got me to thinking. What is the weirdest thing anyone has ever asked you to do with them sexually? No real reason behind it, just thought it would be funny to hear. Later ~Eira Gynne You mean besides the time my brother suggested that we have sex? Hmm... There was one guy who wanted me to sit on his face, pussy over his mouth and anus near his nose. Like, resting all my weight on him, almost smothering him, so he could only breathe through his nose. That always struck me as kinda weird. Boring, too. That's not really a great position to receive oral sex, as all the best spots are too hard for his tongue to properly reach. And he was more interested in sniffing my ass than eating me out, anyway. Dear Lucy: Sorry I haven't written in so long, but things have been quite crazy down here. Obviously, Hurricane Charley wrought havok here in Florida, USA, but what many probably don't know is that it continued up the coast, I believe even reaching Canada. Did the storm reach New Talia, or did it die down before then? Also, do you think Tailrazor will ever tour in the States? Love, Sphynn Hey Sphynn. Someone wants to contact you. The hurricane died down for the most part by the time it got to New Talia. We had some pretty stormy weather, but nothing like what Florida got. Lydia was quite worried about her parents in Miami, and so was I, but they're okay. Glad you're okay, too. As for Tailrazor, yes, they probably will tour the US. What most people don't realize is that they're from New Jersey, and were visiting New Talia as part of a tour. They stayed after I joined them so we could record a demo, and now that I've left the band, they'll probably be returning to New Jersey after the real album is done. A tour should follow. first off, great webcomic, love every bit of it :) i have a few Q's 1. there have been a few instances of gaming presented in BDK, whats your position on gaming in general and/or specific terms? myself i am an avid gamer and am anticipating the arrival of Half life 2 so much i would give my wallet and then some to have it now ;) 2. have you heard of the great state of colorado? you should visit some time, its really nice out most of the time during the day and its a fantastic state (i am biased of coarse, but then again, it must look pretty warm compared to new talia ;) ) 3. if mat is a gamer (or if he was, hypothetically) what kind of computer would he buy? 4. this isnt really a question but, does mat hate that damned infernal windows key on keyboards that is the absolute most retarded idea ever, especially when its next to ctrl and alt? i lothe and despise it and have happily removed it. it is waiting to be burned in celebration. that said, what OS/computer does mat use? 5. whats your opinion on the "Video game cats" webcomic? (http://www.vgcats.com/) 6. wow this is becoming longer than i thought i would send... o well. to make a point here, i introduce a new abreviation into the internet: WABOFS, standing for "what a bunch of fucking shit!" 7. and now your not reading because i have thouroughly humiliated and squandered my reputation as just another gaming bum. anyways, on to another question: if mat is a gamer, which gaming case do you perfer, his or mine: http://67.18.88.244/~acollins/wastefactor/Case1.JPG . here's a generated image of most of the stats on it: http://sigx.yuriy.net/images/sgx1/xPyrosity1.png 8. is there any hope for our long awaited lydia/lucy sex? oh wait ... nooo... i can see the answer! aw man.... mat does suck! :P j/k :D 9. do you like kirby? i think kirby rocks on. now that i am done humiliating myself, feel free to ponder (or more likely not) on my quote: "Chaos is only the Surface..." to clear things up, i am on the brink of insanity, but i almost never go insane. this small line i walk from day to day keeps me going, and does have the nice side effect of making me quite a potent weapon in any game :) Hooo boy. Maybe you should have just emailed Mat instead of asking, "What does Mat think of...?" all the time. But, you emailed me, and so now you get my honest answers. 1. I am not a gamer. Lydia is, though. 2. Have I heard of Colorado? I think I might have heard that name once or twice. I am an American citizen, you know. I'm also a hockey fan. Your Avalanche are pretty good. Anyway, no, I have not visited there. 3. I don't know. A Windows one? 4. Again, I don't know. I've never really had a problem with it, though. Sure, I sometimes push it accidentally, but I accidentally push lots of keys on occassion. It doesn't do any harm. 5. I've never seen it until just now. It seems funny, but I don't get a lot of the humor, since I'm not a gamer. Well drawn, though. 6. Your mother must be so proud. 7. And again, I don't know. It's not like me and Mat live together, you know. 8. Nope. 9. Kirby... Kirby... Do you mean the little pink ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee? I'm not a gamer, but I have tinkered in that game a bit with Lydia and Dirk a couple of times. I guess he's cute. I usually play as Luigi. I tried Zelda once, because she seemed hot, but she's hard to use. Dear Lucy: Do you ever visit Mat in BC, or does he ever visit you in New Talia? Has he invited you to come see his new place? More importantly: what do you think of the twisted fanfic contest featuring you and Fisk? Love, Sphynn I don't usually answer more than one email from a given person at a time, but this is the last one in my inbox, so what the hell. No and no, and I already answered that. That was easy! Dear Lydia, My girlfriend wants to pierce me in several areas of my body... that scares the crap out of me. No offense but needles and piercing just don't do it for me... *sighs* However, I love my bunny, I really really do, so if I have to get one, then I want to know how bad its going to be... Lydia, for a first time maybe piercer, excluding the ears and face, where would you suggest my first piercing be? Inny Foxx Hey, it's your body! Tell her to pierce herself! Modifying your body isn't something to do lightly, you know. To tell the truth, though, it isn't that bad. Most people think it's gonna hurt much more than it actually does. For a first-timer, I usually suggest ears. But if that's off-limits, and if you're a guy, nipple is the only way to go. Navel piercings are usually more of a girl thing, and I doubt you wanna start by piercing your dick. Seriously, though, don't do it just because she says so. You can love her without punching holes in yourself when you don't want to. Well, I was peeking through the 'Dear Lucy' archive one time, and I saw an answer to a question she gave that immediately made me think of a new one that I thought was pretty good. Then it occured to me It'd be more fun to ask both of you and see how different the answers were. So no fair sharing with Lucy until you've both answered it! Anyway, here goes... Of all the drawings that various people have done of you over the years, which do you think is the most accurate depiction of how you look? It can even be a particular artist's style if you want. Also, which is your favorite drawing someone's done of you? And now the fun begins... same two questions, most accurate drawing and your personal favorite, but of Lucy this time instead of you. There are no boundaries, you can pick any drawing anyone has ever done of you or Lucy. Have fun! -Graptor I haven't had as many pictures drawn of me as Lucy, really. But I think the most accurate is probably an unscanned one by Ponygirl, showing me in some lingerie with a pair of fur-lined handcuffs. I think my favorite one might also be unscanned. It was by Eric Schwartz. The most accurate picture of Lucy that I've seen is one that Sky Rigdon did, right here. And my favorite is another one by Eric Schwartz, of Zig Zag doing Lucy with a strap-on, drawn Powerpuff Girls style. I'm not one for lesbianism, but that picture does amuse me. Everyone emails lucy. thing is, like most of mat's male comic fanbase, I have too much in common with lucy, and not enough in common with you. So I figured you deserve my attention more. Many other people are probably asking you things like "How's the business? how often do you pierce nut sacs? Will you sleep with me? Will you sleep with lucy and let me watch?" I'm different. I don't care about that stuff. But I was hard pressed to think of something to ask a straight female feline who works at a pierce shop. So the only thing I could think of that wouldn't make me sound like a stereotypical guy was this: How was your day today? Anything interesting happen? That wasn't too bad..... oh, and my friend, Drunken Cody, wants to know if you'll bear his child. he has I thing for pain (I think the word is Masochistic, I could be wrong) and wants you pierce his...... yeah, with studs until it look like a giant dildo pin cushon......... Don't ask, I don't want to know either. Foxin. with Drunken Cody (I don't plug my site anymore, as even I have stopped going to it) My day was pretty good. I woke up, went to work, pierced some stuff, came home, played some Pandora Tomorrow online, watched The Hudsucker Proxy, then went to sleep. Thanks for asking. No, I will not bear his child. I have a boyfriend. Sorry. The word is masochistic, yes, but I am not going to do that kind of piercing. It's impractical and dangerous, and I have certain standards I must uphold in my business, such as not endangering clients by causing damage to their reproductive/waste-disposal organs. Dear Lydia, On behalf of millions of people across the world, THANK YOU for repeatedly punching that guy that suggested the ugly cartoons be made to movies. You likely know approximately how much some of us hate those movies, TV shows, and generally all of that. It had been a frustrating day for me today, but reading today's comic with you just put a big grin on my face and I instantly felt better. Forever in your debt, "FrostDemn" You're welcome. If you really want to thank me, send me some ointment for my aching arm. Dear Lydia, I have one simple question, what are your favorite cartoons and anime? I love way too many cartoons to mention. The Simpsons and the old Looney Toons are a good place to start, though. As for anime, I liked Metropolis a whole lot, and Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totaro. But I haven't seen much.