I'VE BEEN ABLE TO ASK PEOPLE OUT [4/20/15]

[Weltall84]

Once again, Thud proves he is only fit to associate with slugs, worms, and slime molds. Thanks for reacting just like I thought you would, loser. Katia can do better. Lots better.

Are you serious? While he could have been more diplomatic, she freaking kept pushing him when he asked her to back her. Her last comment is one hell of a reaction-set-offer. Most people don't react well to "Okay you don't wanna talk about it, so I assume the date went bad.", not to mention is does seem manipulative as it's often a tactic used to make people talk more. Only Thad instead got pissed and said something out of line in anger. Yet he did so because she pushed him, a fact that some seem to gloss over. Both are wrong, but honestly Katia's actions don't deserve sympathy.

Actually when you think about it; she pulled an Alex. 'I'm not getting my way? I guess then I'll keep selfishly poking you until you cave.'

They both dun' fucked up; but honestly Katia opened the can of worms by not-dropping-the-subject like she was asked too.

[Weltall84]

What is it with the misandry here?

Seriously, Katia gets a pass for her awful behavior the whole time, and then when she finally ticks Thad off - suddenly he's the bad guy?

Why are people making so many excuses for Katia?

Dunno, but it's kind of pissing me off. Nobody male or female should get a pass for being a douche. While Thad's reaction wasn't diplomatic, it was perfectly understandable because Katia kept-freaking-pushing-the-issue.

[Mouko]

If the roles had been reversed, and Thad was the one pressuring Katia to talk about her date, Thad would've been crucified.

[Warrl]

What is it with the misandry here?

Seriously, Katia gets a pass for her awful behavior the whole time, and then when she finally ticks Thad off - suddenly he's the bad guy?

Why are people making so many excuses for Katia?

Concurred. Katia to me hit a nerve with Thad by NOT backing off, and Thad retaliated by her going too far. That said, both basically reacted like immature imbecilic idiots...

AKA 18-year-olds with even-more-limited-than-usual experience. Which is what they are.

If the roles had been reversed, and Thad was the one pressuring Katia to talk about her date, Thad would've been crucified.

Yep. "What, you think you own her? You're somehow entitled to all the details of her relationships with other people?" However, that's *usually* an overreaction to cluelessness.

Katia deserved a harsh response. But not that specific harsh response. She needed to be slapped down on where she was over the line, not to have her own insecurities thrown back in her face.

[BenjaminT]

If the roles had been reversed, and Thad was the one pressuring Katia to talk about her date, Thad would've been crucified.

But if it had been Chris who acted that way it would have been considered playful (and of course, adorable) teasing.

[UnstoppableTaboo]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

[Lasenna]

Weird, I wasn't able to access the forum before now. Just wanted to point out, that I never realized what an extreme set of canines Katia had.

[Amethyst Shadow]

She pushed Thad to talk about something he didn't want to talk about and after Thad politely made that clear, for pretty decent reasons, she kept pushing to provoke as response from him and she got one? How is that in any way worthy of celebrating Katia's behaviour? There both being Goobers about this mess.

Thank you.

[ailorn]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Hehe, wish i could give an up vote

Seriously people, lets drop the whole gendered crap about who's more or less right than the other. This isn't about one or the other being more wrong or wrong first. They both screwed up. It's good that Katia walked away rather than continue and have it escalate, someone had to walk away. Doesn't make up for either of their errors, but still, a better next step. I also want to give Thad props for pointing out in the previous page how rude Katia had been by forcing the issue. Considering how they have different goals/wants/desires for their relationship I was expecting them to blow up and go down in flames much worse than this. So far it's been rather smooth.

[tounces7]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Except you were really only right about one of those things.

Gender.

That would have been crucified solely based on the fact he owns a penis, and for no other reason.

[clif]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Shh!!

I love how well Starline depicts Thad's internal dialog with just a small change of expression.

As disagreements between two people who genuinely like each other go, this is fairly minor. At the same time reactions can freeze. I hope Thad realizes that he might have a very narrow window to fix things.

Weird, I wasn't able to access the forum before now. Just wanted to point out, that I never realized what an extreme set of canines Katia had.

Yeah, all I could get when I tried to go to the forum from this strip and the next one was an error message. And on all three devices. Now it's magically back and clearly other people were able to comment yesterday. So, yeah, weird.

[tounces7]

Once again, Thud proves he is only fit to associate with slugs, worms, and slime molds. Thanks for reacting just like I thought you would, loser. Katia can do better. Lots better.

And who is "lots better" than "Thud"?

Alex? Jon?

Matt and Trevor are taken, although I guess Trevor might be available soon if their long distance thing doesn't work out. Is Trevor lots better than Thad?

I'm sure plenty might see Chris as lots better...but doesn't Candi have dibs on him?

Who does that leave? Nate? Oh sure, lots better than Thad.

Thad and Katia both have severe anxiety at times. Katia around (most) boys and Thad around alligators. Both tend to be oblivious to others at times. Thad, when he's waxing arrogant, and Katia, when she's thinking about boys and how to land more of them. Both can be bluntly honest at times. I think they are around on par with each other.

On a side note, that last panel seems to show Thad feeling a bit of regret. He may be inclined to apologize in the near future. Perhaps he'd even give in and help her out with her men issues. It would be funny seeing Thad as Katia's wing man.

edited to add: forgot to mention, both are prone to idealizing members of the opposite sex. This encounter may actually help both of them develop a deeper relationship beyond the fantasy pedestal they put each other on...or help them decide they don't want a deeper relationship and move on.

I don't think she's referring to anyone in the comic. I think she's referring to a theoretical "Knight in Shining Armor". Except, a Knight in Shining armor who doesn't use chivalry, because "That would be sexist".

As I said - there's some obvious misandry here on the forums, which can be conclusively determined by just reading a few post histories.

[clif]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Except you were really only right about one of those things.
Gender.
That would have been crucified solely based on the fact he owns a penis, and for no other reason.

You realize you're now reacting angrily to hypotheticals?

[tounces7]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Shh!!

I love how well Starline depicts Thad's internal dialog with just a small change of expression.

As disagreements between two people who genuinely like each other go, this is fairly minor. At the same time reactions can freeze. I hope Thad realizes that he might have a very narrow window to fix things.

One might ask - why should he even try to fix things?

What attributes has Katia shown that would make anyone actually want to be with her?

I mean look - She's not willing to commit to even seeing a single person, she's extremely rude, she's extremely naive.

I mean, that doesn't put her very far off from Linda when it comes to someone wanting to do anything other than "hang-out with/1-night stand her". But then again - she doesn't seem to want anything more than that anyway.

I don't remember her backstory too well off-hand, but I am assuming she had EXTREMELY strict/religious parents.

[tounces7]

Crazy. It's almost like different genders and different individuals have different histories that determine our reactions to things.

Except you were really only right about one of those things.
Gender.
That would have been crucified solely based on the fact he owns a penis, and for no other reason.

You realize you're now reacting angrily to hypotheticals?

LOL. It's a pretty spot-on hypothetical though. But no I'm not angry. Just impassioned

I regularly hang out on a debate forum.