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WCDT: 2563-2567 (28 October-1 November 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Method of Madness:
Jeph may not intend for it to be harassment, but that doesn't mean that it isn't. Intent matters, but it is not everything.
You shouldn't be ashamed of being a virgin. I never was. The only reason I would get annoyed if someone assumed (correctly at the time) that I was is because of the assumptions that usually go along with that. The assumptions about me as a person. So if someone I don't know well makes the assumption that I am out of nowhere, that's probably not all they've assumed.
NotAwesomeAnymore:
But Dale is friends with Dora and Faye, not some random new employee. He's one of their favourite customers, secret menu and all, so he definitely knew what he was getting into working for them. And I totally have these sorts of conversations with my friends.
The look Dora and Faye give Dale in the last panel I interpret as the "don't try bullshit, we know you" face. I know people have interpreted this comic as a major violation of privacy, but in all the conversations I've had with nervous virgins, they're always really relieved that a) someone finally brought it up without it being awkward and b) I wasn't judgmental or uncomfortable while listening to them. Dora and Faye may sass him, but you know they're not judging.
LookingIn:
--- Quote from: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 14:58 ---
--- Quote from: LookingIn on 02 Nov 2013, 14:24 ---you have to admit it isn't a leap of faith for them to make the assumption...even if it's crappy to do.
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I admit no such thing.
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You don't have to admit it then, but is it at least possible that she would be inclined to fall for the stereotypes about nerdy guys?
Method of Madness:
I wouldn't think Faye or Dora the type to give stereotypes any consideration.
LookingIn:
--- Quote from: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2013, 17:40 ---I wouldn't think Faye or Dora the type to give stereotypes any consideration.
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This might be one of those unintended stereotypes. One of those assumptions that is made without any thought. They didn't mean to stereotype him as the typical virgin guy but they did.
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