I love the parallels. I also love this comic and I'm glad it updated a few months back. Somehow I missed it with work and all, but I'm glad that you're sticking with it.
Every time I walk into my room when I'm not trying to scare my roommate. When I do try to scare her, it doesn't work, only when I'm not trying to. She always gasps and puts her hand to her heart. Its hilarious!