Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
Weekly comic thread 2010 September 27 - October 1
Schmorgluck:
One thing to remember about Sven is that, by his own claims, he never had any girl-friend (dash added for clarity) before Faye. It isn't conclusive of the way he considers women in general, but it puts some light on what he's used to, and what set of social reflexes he has. Therefore, even if there's more to it, his thoughts about Faye are more easily formulated in terms revolving around lust.
EDIT: and what's funny is I hadn't even seen it before posting what's above, but I find today's comic strengthens my theories about Sven.
jwhouk:
By the way - she's not only blushing, but she is sloooowwwwly pushing away from the table.
helloandgoodbye:
For the first time in awhile, I actually laughed out loud at the comic.
Oh, Sven. You so fucked up.
Tergon:
Well, I don't think anyone's going to deny that Sven was well and truly in Douche-territory in the past. Every character in the comic observes this, even Sven himself. And yeah, he's never had a "real" relationship, meaning one with a strong emotional connection, which is probably an explanation - not an excuse - for a lot of his behaviour. He hurts those who attach themselves to him emotionally because he doesn't share that attachment. To be fair, he never pretends otherwise, and is perfectly straightforward about what he expects and what he's willing to give, but still, it's douchey.
But I don't think he qualifies as such now, simply because he is trying to change. Maybe it's not for an altruistic, noble reason. Maybe he isn't doing very well. But he is trying. He knows what he was like and he doesn't want to be that guy any more. And when Hanners openly asks him questions about himself, he's giving honest answers that he has to know don't make him look good. Dude may be off his game, but he's openly admitting to his failings here, and then going against them.
As for where the date's going... well, this comic made me laugh 'til I choked on a mouthful of sandwich. But if the date doesn't end prematurely, I predict that later we'll get a blushing Hannelore asking if, when Sven said that she was super gorgeous and he'd totally do her, was it just a knee-jerk response, or does he really think that?
Not that I expect Hanners to be too receptive to it, but a lady does like to be told she's pretty. Even if it's not in the most elegant of terms. :P
Is it cold in here?:
Hannelore is, entirely by accident, playing therapist and drawing Sven out.
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