Comments on: Rodimus

By: dcmeserve

dcmeserve — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:29:23 +0000

It’s still a financial drain, which would matter to Drew if he’s thinking about eventual marriage*.

* or whatever substitute they work out if the legal environment isn’t fixed

By: Felix Kütt

Felix Kütt — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:47:22 +0000

yeah, the girls should have gone with the batman looking gay dude instead.

By: Lukkai

Lukkai — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:39:48 +0000

Actually she started taking rent to keep hold of the place after Robin wasn’t reelected.

By: Pickle

Pickle — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:06:39 +0000

I just realized, Drew has THE EXACT SAME eyes as Joyce.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:17:56 +0000

I really don’t know if Ethan would notice the book or not, but so many people always seem to assume the worst about characters when they’re off-panel (and I don’t just mean in regards to this comic) that I like to try giving them the benefit of the doubt. So for all we know, Ethan might be going out and spending upwards of $60/day on toys (though I’d imagine he’d get broke real fast if he was), but he could just as easily be spending money on Drew daily. I prefer thinking it’s the latter, at least until the comic says otherwise.

And I know perfectly well that you weren’t saying Drew is or should be asking “What has Ethan done for me.” I was just pointing out that if he does, Ethan should run. Given the nature of this argument (i.e., “You buy too many toys, you’re supposed to be stopping”), it’s not a huge leap for Drew to jump to that question.

By: ryan

ryan — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:23:02 +0000

it introduced malaya, a CHICK that was FISHIN’ for trouble?

that’s my only guess.

By: Shifty

Shifty — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:08:31 +0000

But Jill wasn’t saying that Drew was asking that particular question. She was wondering it herself.

The question she and I were asking was whether or not Ethan puts the time and effort into his relationship with Drew, that he puts into his obsession with buying toys.

I mean, he’s never done any of those things you’ve mentioned on panel, which raises the question of if even does it all. I mean, would Ethan buy that book that Drew has been eyeing just to be sweet and surprise Drew, or would Ethan not notice at all because was too busy wondering which Wal-Mart or Target had the latest DC Heroes Toylines and wondering if the $300 dollar playset he bought would arrive soon?

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:36:43 +0000

Let me rephrase. I understand that Jill was saying what you said in your first sentence. However, it seemed Jill was saying that Drew should ask “But how much has Ethan done FOR ME?” This is a question that will always end badly because there is no good answer when it’s asked.

For all we know, Ethan does various everyday nice things for Drew. Things like grabbing something to eat on the way home, picking up a book Drew’s had his eye on, etc, etc. But there will be trouble once Drew starts thinking “He’s spending $60 on a toy for himself, why isn’t he spending $60 on me?” Doesn’t matter if Ethan actually spends $200+ a week on Drew, and only $60 a week on himself. Once someone starts trying to quantify what their partner does, it will only end in resentment.

By: Shifty

Shifty — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:03:37 +0000

If Ethan puts his obsession with toys above his relationship with Drew, then of course it matters. A relationship is a partnership after all. Ethan should be willing to think about Drew and not just think about the latest toys he wants to buy.

Its clear that Drew doesn’t share Ethan’s obsession with toys. But he’s done his best to accept that aspect of Ethan’s personality. So far we’ve seen Drew go with Ethan on his toy hunting adventures. He’s gone to Bot-con with Ethan. He’s put a lot of effort into the relationship.

Meanwhile, aside from Ethan putting some of his collection into storage, we’ve not exactly seen Ethan do much of what Drew likes to do. In fact, I’m not even sure WHAT Drew likes to do. Whenever they’re together its always doing something Ethan enjoys. How many times do you think they’ve been unable to go to a fancy dinner or a non-convention vacation or something, just because Ethan spent all his money on his toys.

Drew deserves to be happy in the relationship too, ya know.

By: mukparade

mukparade — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:53:56 +0000

Huh. The first thing I noticed about this comic was Drew’s growing knowledge of Transformers. That’s one attentive non-geek boyfriend.