Jean AKA Jeannie AKA Jeanie is a film, book, and magazine reviewer for a national magazine. Most of Jean’s work is done through email, which means he doesn't have to go into the office.
On a trip to find a gift for his girlfriend, Jean found an empty Genie Bottle. Upon picking up this bottle, Jean became the bottle’s new genie-powered occupant. Not only was Jean turned into a genie, but the bottle turned him into what he believed a genie of the bottle should look like. Which, due to his fascination with a classic 60s TV show, turned him into a busty blonde woman.
A junior engineer working for a small engineering firm in Cocoa Beach. The firm focuses mostly on NASA projects.
Neil is Jean’s best friend. When Jean was turned into a genie, Neil became Jeanie’s master.
I have two answers to this question. Which one is right will be up to your own interpretation:
1) Jeanie just likes gambling. There are plenty of people who gamble for the thrill, rather than the potential rewards. Especially card players, and she IS heading for the blackjack tables.
2) Jeanie’s a bit… dense. She didn’t realize until it was pointed out to her that she could have just poofed herself to Vegas right from the start. So perhaps she doesn’t realize that she could poof herself some cash, rather than using her magic indirectly to “earn” money.
I’m guessing that the answer is 1, because she knows, although she may not think of poofing in her own money. She knows she can, because she made all the fish into gold.
And that is how Greece came out of its financial problems (temporarily).
I think the second point is wrong, she didnt just poof over because she didnt know if rog was aware she could, and didnt want to give up her secret. Once he made it clear he knew, she popped right over.
Nah, that’s not it, Kyrinthic. CD didn’t have enough room in the 4-panel format to make it especially clear, but the reason Jeanie was mad at Rodge on the page where he suggested poofing to Vegas was because she was embarrassed for not having thought of it.
Actually, my mind is going back to “The Brass Bottle” with Tony Randall, Burl Ives as a genie, and a PRE-IDOJ Barbara Eden. In this movie, Burl Ives DOES ‘poof up’ a lot of money, and Tony Randall is aghast. After all, it’s counterfeiting! Or robbery if the money comes from somewhere else.
There’s also the obvious that while Jeanies growing more attractre to Neil she does have her own job, income and bank account. So while Neil may have no money she coudl still have plenty and not be bothered by Neil’s problem of limited funds.
Spoiler alert Jean is a Idiot. But considering she has no costs since she was Ka-genie’ed and still has a job she should have some gambling money.
Neil should have some cash too. He is a engineer so he shouldn’t be working for min wage. Unless his Nelly time has a lot of shopping involve.
Nah, she’s always been a fashion horse (is that the right phrase? I’m so clueless). Right near the beginning of the comic, Neil caught her trying on a ton of different girly outfits.
1. Someone has to be the FIRST occupant…
The bottle may not even have been a magic Jeanie bottle at first, but ‘aquired’ the trait because of association with the TV show.
(Many forms of magic in popular literature is associative, or just plain punnish. )
2. The previous Jeanie may have live out her life with a master?
(I’m not certain if it has been adequately explained what happens then)
Genies regularly release unatuned bottles as bait traps to aquire new population for their wish genies. Afterall over time a lot probably choose tos stay with a master/mistress they love and there was mention of there being a lot of blue genies these days because of disney’s aladdin.
I don’t know if it is a wise move to keep Neil as a Natalie. The Home Security is still looking for that woman. And it’s very likely she’s still somewhere in Vegas.
Now the thing that I wonder is just what the forty security cameras you find in every lobby just picked up of the magic genie costume change. Maybe the mob will want in on the genie action? (no I don’t believe in the mob, they’re like leprechauns, right?)
Wouldn’t it be interesting to find out that Jean’s creative use of her powers have actually been beneficial in the bigger picture. For example…. Red head nerd girl is now the most popular girl in school or has fulfilled the life long dream of her parents to have her accepted at a very prestigious all female college, tuition paid in full.
I understand that plans are being made to bring back the blue haired genie whose attachment to Neil during the brief time she served him I actually said was not unlike Lima syndrome and Stockholm syndrome which is the attachment that captors and captives will have for each other in order to ensure their survival.
We “can’t afford to gamble”? Since she’s obviously a card-counter they’re very likely to end up with more money than they started if they do. And surely the two engineers know something about how to do it. It’s pretty easy, and involves minimal arithmetic skills, you just add 1 every time you see a 2-7, subtract 1 every time you see a 9 10 or A, when the total divided by number of decks left in the shoe passes 2, you bet the amount it is past 2 times 2 times the minimum bet in addition to the minimum bet in a 2 deck game, 4 times the minimum bet in addition to the minimum bet in a 6 deck game. Sure, I’ve lost money on days doing this but I’m ahead overall and I have gotten a looooot of free food. Contrary to how it appears according to hollywood though, your take is likely going to be about 30 dollars an hour on average if you do this. I’m assuming a minimum bet of 5 on the 6 deck game and 25 on the 2 deck game to get the 30$/hour figure.
Hmmm, I think Rog is getting himself into a bit of hot water here
hurray now rodge is awkward! Also couldn’t Jean just magic up a bunch of money?
Not sure whether the results of trying that would be fun or horrid to watch…
I have two answers to this question. Which one is right will be up to your own interpretation:
1) Jeanie just likes gambling. There are plenty of people who gamble for the thrill, rather than the potential rewards. Especially card players, and she IS heading for the blackjack tables.
2) Jeanie’s a bit… dense. She didn’t realize until it was pointed out to her that she could have just poofed herself to Vegas right from the start. So perhaps she doesn’t realize that she could poof herself some cash, rather than using her magic indirectly to “earn” money.
I’m guessing that the answer is 1, because she knows, although she may not think of poofing in her own money. She knows she can, because she made all the fish into gold.
And that is how Greece came out of its financial problems (temporarily).
I think the second point is wrong, she didnt just poof over because she didnt know if rog was aware she could, and didnt want to give up her secret. Once he made it clear he knew, she popped right over.
Nah, that’s not it, Kyrinthic. CD didn’t have enough room in the 4-panel format to make it especially clear, but the reason Jeanie was mad at Rodge on the page where he suggested poofing to Vegas was because she was embarrassed for not having thought of it.
Actually, my mind is going back to “The Brass Bottle” with Tony Randall, Burl Ives as a genie, and a PRE-IDOJ Barbara Eden. In this movie, Burl Ives DOES ‘poof up’ a lot of money, and Tony Randall is aghast. After all, it’s counterfeiting! Or robbery if the money comes from somewhere else.
Gunna use a little “Wotch” logic here. Poofing money out of nowhere will upset the balance of the U.S. Economy!
(lol)
What balance?? 😉
It will balance it out if anything!
There’s also the obvious that while Jeanies growing more attractre to Neil she does have her own job, income and bank account. So while Neil may have no money she coudl still have plenty and not be bothered by Neil’s problem of limited funds.
Spoiler alert Jean is a Idiot. But considering she has no costs since she was Ka-genie’ed and still has a job she should have some gambling money.
Neil should have some cash too. He is a engineer so he shouldn’t be working for min wage. Unless his Nelly time has a lot of shopping involve.
I notice that Jeanie is the only one heading for the tables.
Sometimes I wonder, if, just between costume changes, there’s a moment in the “poof” where she’s, well…
I would have no problem with this scenario. 🙂
As I recall the early magic girls like Sailor Moon were naked during the change.
Is that middle aged looking man picking up a couch by himself in the first panel? Damn, like a boss!
Either that, or he is pinned under it.
is it me or is jean becoming more willing to dress in feminine clothes
Nah, she’s always been a fashion horse (is that the right phrase? I’m so clueless). Right near the beginning of the comic, Neil caught her trying on a ton of different girly outfits.
I know; it’s just that i figured she would’ve stayed clear of that for a while longer
Looking back at the first few pages of the comic it occured to me…what happened to the previous occupent of Jean’s bottle?
1. Someone has to be the FIRST occupant…
The bottle may not even have been a magic Jeanie bottle at first, but ‘aquired’ the trait because of association with the TV show.
(Many forms of magic in popular literature is associative, or just plain punnish. )
2. The previous Jeanie may have live out her life with a master?
(I’m not certain if it has been adequately explained what happens then)
Maybe the first occupant was hitlers genie, now that would be an awkward discovery
Genies regularly release unatuned bottles as bait traps to aquire new population for their wish genies. Afterall over time a lot probably choose tos stay with a master/mistress they love and there was mention of there being a lot of blue genies these days because of disney’s aladdin.
I don’t know if it is a wise move to keep Neil as a Natalie. The Home Security is still looking for that woman. And it’s very likely she’s still somewhere in Vegas.
Now unassuming Neil, with a cute little red head on his arm, looking at bikinis at the store would not raise any red flags.
Just say’n
This sounds like an idea I can totally get behind!
Weird, I’m trying to post a comment, and I’m getting a security filter message?
Now the thing that I wonder is just what the forty security cameras you find in every lobby just picked up of the magic genie costume change. Maybe the mob will want in on the genie action? (no I don’t believe in the mob, they’re like leprechauns, right?)
(weird word filters it seems)
There is an answer to this. But I haven’t covered it in the comic.
You will have to refer to the TV show for the Camera question, till I cover it in the comic.
Can’t wait to see CD, keep up the good work man 🙂
Italian is a filtered word? How strange…
Hooray for finding the silver lining Rodge
When in Las Vegas, go eat, drink, and lay by the pool.
Wouldn’t it be interesting to find out that Jean’s creative use of her powers have actually been beneficial in the bigger picture. For example…. Red head nerd girl is now the most popular girl in school or has fulfilled the life long dream of her parents to have her accepted at a very prestigious all female college, tuition paid in full.
Her dad was also trying to get her into movies and that fisherman didn’t seem too bothered by being a littel girl.
I understand that plans are being made to bring back the blue haired genie whose attachment to Neil during the brief time she served him I actually said was not unlike Lima syndrome and Stockholm syndrome which is the attachment that captors and captives will have for each other in order to ensure their survival.
Yes… Yes there are plans.
Ah… that is all.
With all the comments I think this comic has taken off and gained quite a fan base. Congrats CD Woo!
Yep. I’m glad to have all the fans, and I’m glad you all like the comic enough to comment.
Now, my goal will now be to get 40 comments in one day.
Mahahahaha….
That’s 40 comments from different people, NOT 40 comments all from the same person.
You got 25 different users here pretty good start…;)
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Oh sure, THAT it allows!
I can’t believe Jeannie would use her powers to cheat at gambling!
Haven’t we seen the consequences of violating The Genie Code?
Who says she’s gonna cheat? She’s a super hot babe… I bet she can distract a lot of the male players into making bad plays just by being there.
I’m gald that the blue haired genie will be coming back because she seems to have a great deal of potential.
We “can’t afford to gamble”? Since she’s obviously a card-counter they’re very likely to end up with more money than they started if they do. And surely the two engineers know something about how to do it. It’s pretty easy, and involves minimal arithmetic skills, you just add 1 every time you see a 2-7, subtract 1 every time you see a 9 10 or A, when the total divided by number of decks left in the shoe passes 2, you bet the amount it is past 2 times 2 times the minimum bet in addition to the minimum bet in a 2 deck game, 4 times the minimum bet in addition to the minimum bet in a 6 deck game. Sure, I’ve lost money on days doing this but I’m ahead overall and I have gotten a looooot of free food. Contrary to how it appears according to hollywood though, your take is likely going to be about 30 dollars an hour on average if you do this. I’m assuming a minimum bet of 5 on the 6 deck game and 25 on the 2 deck game to get the 30$/hour figure.