Though I gotta say this strip is generally pretty good about not using cheap stereotypes and cliche, this one dissappoints me. The authors deserve credit for the fact that Thistel comes of as a ‘real person’, smart and capable and character-developed like Yehuda and Joe.
Perhaps the strip simply highlights the kind of crap that women face daily. Further, does Thistle need Yehuda to save her? I don’t know, though I’ll admit that his reaction here would likely be mine (and this occurs in a lot of situations, by the way). At any rate, I’m glad she is not actually *pictured* – that would definitely do an indignity to her character.
For the record, I just finished reading all four of the existing volumes and there are a number of moments (think 10 to 12 or so) where my reaction was “why the hell did they run this? It just cheapens what is otherwise a good thing.”
Anyhow, for what it’s worth, those are my thoughts.
Hee hee, I don’t think it’s creepy. Why is it creepy when men are interested in sexual behaviour? Just because they’ve got grey hair? Creepy is when they’re willing to promote it even against the woman’s wishes, but looking has always been free! Oh, and a tip, especially for men who like to let their targets know about the birdwatching: Don’t let on or we’ll go cover ourselves up in embarassment. So if you like the show, watch quietly.
For those of us who are Christians, it’s not just creepy, it’s forbidden. According to the words of Jesus, when a man deliberately looks at a woman (who is not his wife) in a sexual way, he incurs the same guilt as if he actually committed adultery with her.
Hate to break it to you but you’re wrong. The words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:27-28)
Truly disturbing? The things some people call “sexual behaviour”.
You think Thistle is consenting? She’s reaching for a part, at her job. There’s a word for that particular of unwanted one-sided behaviour, and it’s not the one you used.
Watch this thread because it is about to go off the rails.
Damn… I further reduced the spring lenth of my velomobile’s suspension to get best possible stability while cornering and now I only see knees all the time. Have to go back to longer springs again…
Dang! All this hubbub over a quip about (a fictional) someone’s bum.
I’d hate to see the reactions to “Trouser Dollars” and the “Weiners for Winners” handups at the local CX races.
Trouser Dollars: Crease a dollar bill so it stays stiff. Stick it out the fly of your pants. Hang your money-junk over the sideline tape and taunt riders to try and grab it.
Weiners for Winners: The most horrible handup. Mid-race sausages; may be presented in the same fashion as Trouser Dollars.
Aw isn’t Yehuda a sweet heart hehe protecting Thistle from the pervy bearded man!
Ok, so that’s another thing ‘bent’s are good for. Good to know…
Doh! And I’ve just sold mine..
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that’s why I started riding a ‘bent trike (and later a velomobile) 5 years ago!
Who, other than cyclists, has an arse that you’d want at your eye level?
Runners
Inline skaters… superb for the buns.
Yup, skaters and runners, some fine specimens there…
My wife (who belongs to none of the above categories)
Just sayin’…
Of course… of course
Fencers. (Looks over shoulder into mirror.) Oh my, yes, yes indeed.
Recumbents are very good for arse muscles.
This makes me rethink my plan to own a 26 or 700 recumbent bicycle with USS steering. Maybe I should go for the 20′s.
Don’t forget yoga class…
The Don and 2wheeler are gonna love this one based on their previous comments.
On second thought, they might not, since we don’t actually see Thistle…
The secret has been revealed.
(recumbent rider since 1994)
Creepiest Yehuda strip ever.
Yes, very unpleasant.
Yes indeed.
Though I gotta say this strip is generally pretty good about not using cheap stereotypes and cliche, this one dissappoints me. The authors deserve credit for the fact that Thistel comes of as a ‘real person’, smart and capable and character-developed like Yehuda and Joe.
Perhaps the strip simply highlights the kind of crap that women face daily. Further, does Thistle need Yehuda to save her? I don’t know, though I’ll admit that his reaction here would likely be mine (and this occurs in a lot of situations, by the way). At any rate, I’m glad she is not actually *pictured* – that would definitely do an indignity to her character.
For the record, I just finished reading all four of the existing volumes and there are a number of moments (think 10 to 12 or so) where my reaction was “why the hell did they run this? It just cheapens what is otherwise a good thing.”
Anyhow, for what it’s worth, those are my thoughts.
Real life people have their creepy moments too, make off-colour jokes and remarks about stereotypes.
Yep – pretty much agree. “Why”?
You’ve got to be kidding…
Hee hee, I don’t think it’s creepy. Why is it creepy when men are interested in sexual behaviour? Just because they’ve got grey hair? Creepy is when they’re willing to promote it even against the woman’s wishes, but looking has always been free! Oh, and a tip, especially for men who like to let their targets know about the birdwatching: Don’t let on or we’ll go cover ourselves up in embarassment. So if you like the show, watch quietly.
For those of us who are Christians, it’s not just creepy, it’s forbidden. According to the words of Jesus, when a man deliberately looks at a woman (who is not his wife) in a sexual way, he incurs the same guilt as if he actually committed adultery with her.
Hate to break it to you but you’re quoting Paul and calling him Jesus.
And for those of us following other paths some of us are not only allowed but required to look and admire the goddess as she walks the Earth.
Hate to break it to you but you’re wrong. The words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:27-28)
Eggzactly!
The world would be a better place if we all had more sex, so enjoy the show, and then go home to yer wife and make her happy.
I was not offended, funny.
I find it highly disturbing how uptight people are about sexual behavior.
Truly disturbing? The things some people call “sexual behaviour”.
You think Thistle is consenting? She’s reaching for a part, at her job. There’s a word for that particular of unwanted one-sided behaviour, and it’s not the one you used.
Watch this thread because it is about to go off the rails.
I hate to break this to ya, but most women don’t mind guys looking at them at all, so yeah, you’re totally uptight.
like…
anyway: did not ride my peer gynt this year. and must admit i miss other thinks than bums
I laughed, surprised by the ‘low’ humor, but also that the characters have sides and traits just as anyone else.
Damn… I further reduced the spring lenth of my velomobile’s suspension to get best possible stability while cornering and now I only see knees all the time. Have to go back to longer springs again…
Gotta say, didn’t expect to see “ass” in Yehuda Moon today. That being said, loved and still love the comic.
Dang! All this hubbub over a quip about (a fictional) someone’s bum.
I’d hate to see the reactions to “Trouser Dollars” and the “Weiners for Winners” handups at the local CX races.
Trouser Dollars: Crease a dollar bill so it stays stiff. Stick it out the fly of your pants. Hang your money-junk over the sideline tape and taunt riders to try and grab it.
Weiners for Winners: The most horrible handup. Mid-race sausages; may be presented in the same fashion as Trouser Dollars.