Comments on: For old times’ sake

By: Zoran

Zoran — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:30:54 +0000

It is not about Happysad, more about the story part.

By: Sarita

Sarita — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:18:31 +0000

I love the new state HappySad is in… I still find myself feeling ont he same page, and I’m glad that all of those feelings, happy/sad/worried etc… are all what I’ve been through and still cope with.

I think those who don’t like where this is going need to stop being so… silly. And by silly… I mean jealous.

By: R

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:40:06 +0000

What’s going on with your lovelife (past and present) is very (as in VERY) similar to mine. It seems that HappySad is featuring my relationship every month. The coincidences are just wonderfully weird and creepily nice! What I’m trying to say here is… what you’ve done here is brilliant, with or without your *old flame. ^_- Keep it up!

Another weird thought. Are you the male version of me?

By: Hooligan

Hooligan — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:25:15 +0000

I liked today’s strip. Thank you!

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:17:42 +0000

You are so funny..I like the old and the new times!
I’m from Portugal, and I love your “story’s”.

By: Tarmo

Tarmo — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:39:23 +0000

I believe we empathize more with unhappy people because this is a survival trait for the species. If some member of the tribe is hurt, saving him or her keeps an extra member in the tribe.

Sharing happy feelings doesn’t seem to have quite the same benefits.

By: Reraser

Reraser — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:18:08 +0000

I read pre-Yonderland Happysad for a few days and man did it hurt. In terms of a story, I thought getting to this point was a huge payoff.

In terms of life, HOW CAN YOU BE MAD ABOUT SOMEONE BEING HAPPY.

By: Eeva

Eeva — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:40:05 +0000

For me it raises a question of why do we empathize more with sad stories than with happy ones? Wikipedia says “Empathy is the capacity to recognize and, to some extent, share feelings (such as sadness or happiness) that are being experienced by another sentient or semi-sentient being.”
So by that we should be able to empathize with him being happy as well as him being sad. I’m sure I’m not the only one who found Happysad while being in a happy relationship and felt the connection even though it was far from my life. So why doesn’t it work the other way around?
Also the case of bad news selling better. We seem to be seeking out negative emotions instead of positive ones. Stupid human nature.

But then there is also the question if fans are missing him being sad or a character they have come accustomed to? Like in any series one of the main characters being away for a long time is bound to make people unhappy.

Sorry for rambling so long. I’m sick and bored

By: funnelwebkitten

funnelwebkitten — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:30:49 +0000

every relationship has it’s ups and downs, so even though I do not want to wish unhappiness on J and Ms Yonderlander, it is a natural part of life.

By: Mort

Mort — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:22:27 +0000

@Avinash: That almost sounds as if old readers would be forever alone* as well. I know both situations (the LJBF way too well…), am able to empathy for both, and like both. And so probably do many readers, especially “older” ones.

* Or what some people feel like “alone” even with several really good friends but no girl/boy friend…

@aaga: So far the Yonderland story is pretty much “just fallen in love”, so not so much downs (except longing) so far…