I’m sure to some people, it might sound a bit farfetched that someone could be less popular for having big boobs. I’ve heard this kind of story from more than one source though.
Highlight of the page: Panels 4 and 5 make me laugh. Hard. (Fun fact, as often as I copy/paste in this comic, those two panels were actually drawn separately. It’s subtle, but her head actually moves slightly.)
I remember a character in a novel had huge breasts in eighth grade, which the main character noted could get her alienated if she were snooty or just tried to be totally modest about it and failing, but she wasn't because she was simply too naive to notice them.
Also, I agree: Maria's expression in Panels 4 and 5 is good and totally fits the mood.
I have witnessed this first hand. There was a really nice girl who moved to my hometown in the sixth grade.
She developed rather quickly, unfortunately for her, and got labeled the same exact way. She was popular when she first arrived, then ostracized within the year. Took me forever to realize why, as I wasn't with the "in crowd".
I only wish I'd been brave enough and smart enough to befriend her. I don't even know what happened to her, she just... disappeared. I assume she moved away. :(
Also, I agree: Maria's expression in Panels 4 and 5 is good and totally fits the mood.
And panels 4 and 5 made me laugh too. Especially 4.
She developed rather quickly, unfortunately for her, and got labeled the same exact way. She was popular when she first arrived, then ostracized within the year. Took me forever to realize why, as I wasn't with the "in crowd".
I only wish I'd been brave enough and smart enough to befriend her. I don't even know what happened to her, she just... disappeared. I assume she moved away. :(