Wow, I didn’t realize Bets was so totally addicted to ‘anti-social’ media. She can’t even remember just going to cons for the fun of it, and not to communicate to ‘fans’? I had hopes that she was the one for Gunther, but it sure doesn’t seem like it…
Yes, this is what I’ve been talking about. And it’s oddly appropriate that down to earth Gunther is advocating cosplay fun purely for it’s own sake. While sadly, Bets is finding herself missing the feeling of validation. And why does she need it? No really, I think there’s a backstory here. One that connects to Bets’ poor dating history. And non-connection to her family.
No, she can’t, Gunny. She’s totally addicted to social media.
It’s best for you to make a complete break and go seek greener pastures. And the first thing to do is to move out of the gulag and far away from “Mommie Dearest” and her creepy husband.
THERE it is! Instead of giving up (like so many people in the comments want them to do), Gun is finding a compromise. Relationships are work. Sometimes more than a full-time job. But if you love the person, it’s worth it. And they love each other. The best part is Bets IS considering it, but she’s in a massive slump and needs that push to help with her social media remission.
Gunther, when you ask your girlfriend to do something with you with no social media, and her response is “What’s the point?”. that’s when you should realize that it was never about her being with you, it was about getting social media hits.
I like where this is going. I love when Gunther has this positive attitude and the desire to help those he loves. These are the moments where he’s able to bring out the best in himself. I’m sure he’ll be able to make Bets rediscover the pleasure of doing things just for fun. But I’m curious to see how they will react if some old fan asks them if they can take a photo together in their cosplay. Maybe they could even start posting photos of them again, with moderation.
This has moved into the “Bets is HOPELESS_ category.
And by the way. They USED to do fun things together without involving Bets’ So-Med.Check out the Strips dated August 12th thru August 17 2019. They showed up at the Fuse after a Cosplay event and Bets didn’t whip that phone out once. (Yeah, Yeah she could have whipped it out during the Cosplay event but we didn’t SEE that)
But it’s now abundantly clear that the most “important” thing in Bets’ life is her “fans.”
And Gunther needs to ask himself (ONCE MORE) ”Is Bets really WORTH the effort?”
I wonder what Bets’ childhood was like.Do characters introduced after time skips exist in the original timeline? Does the time vortex only affect the main characters, but out of focus are subject to aging? Was Bets born around 1970 like Gunther but pushed forward, or was she born around 2000?
Hey Bets lets try the newest thing. It’s called “Dopamine fasting”. It’s an appealing concept: Stop addictive behaviors for a while — think social media, video games, gambling, porn, junk food, drugs, alcohol — to reset your brain’s reward circuitry, so you can feel great just living your life with Gun enjoying things without an audience or additives.
Putting aside the bizarre, “Why do anything fun if no one sees it and gives me a like?” mentality of Bets here… doesn’t this contradict her stance a few days ago where she was complaining about her hoards of Bets’n’Gun obsessed fans recognizing her IRL? It’s like she WANTS to be a contrarian. Does Bets desperately WANT Gunther to just break up with her cause that’s kind of what it comes off as. Being real here, I don’t blame her since yesterday’s “we could be happy apart, but I’d much rather us be miserable and unsatisfied together!” is just hopeless and sets a horrible relationship dynamic.
But she’s right. There is no point to living if you don’t have hundreds of social media fans, friends and likes. The smart phone has taken away the need to do “things” for fulfillment. With a phone to stare at, it wouldn’t matter if you were in a cozy little prison cell.
Life was so much more fun before all this social media hit us. I know that when I was their age, I was in the NAVY, and I am SO grateful that the internet didn’t exist!! Man, that could have totally ruined my future…LOL!!!
And there is problem. Social Media was her LIFE. It would’ve been good if G&K gave a lot more background on Bets’s family life than the little speck they gave. Unless I missed it.
If Bets & Gunth go act wacky in public, someone else will record and monetize it. Why should Bets volunteer herself to be content? She’s smarter than this. Gunther, on the other hand….
I can sort of relate to Bets. Trying to quit medical marijuana. Day 6 here sober, YAY!It’s hard to break old habits. I’ve always wondered why they never talked about Bet’s family. She obviously isn’t close to them.
Wild? Wackiness?? Gun has never been either wild or wacky in his life. As for Bets, she’s gone cold turkey from social media. Can’t even remember how to have fun without documenting it for a bunch of strangers. The sad part is this is actually pretty realistic.
Well, she’s trying to remember. She’s been depending on it for so long it’s hard. I hope she can break through and do as he suggests. If so, she could reclaim her wild and fun self and find real joy in the real world.
lvlax 6 months ago
Good advice, Gunther! The key is to be in the moment. Put down your phone and LIVE your best life. ;)
Tyge Premium Member 6 months ago
I think Gun is on to something! Let’s see if they can come up with it!
Need coffee 6 months ago
Yee haw.
alasko 6 months ago
What good is putting on a show, if there is no audience, to an attention seeker?
catchup 6 months ago
Why is Gun wasting his time?
catchup 6 months ago
Gunther has a kind heart but he is wasting his time. Get out there mate, and enjoy your life. You’ll find a good partner one day.
Doneaver 6 months ago
Argythree 6 months ago
Wow, I didn’t realize Bets was so totally addicted to ‘anti-social’ media. She can’t even remember just going to cons for the fun of it, and not to communicate to ‘fans’? I had hopes that she was the one for Gunther, but it sure doesn’t seem like it…
Joe1962 Premium Member 6 months ago
Bets, put down the phone, the phone can not control your life. Live in the moment.
Willow Mt Lyon 6 months ago
Bets has been on social media so much that she forgot how to really live.
Caldonia 6 months ago
Some Boomers think they’re all like this, it’s weird.
ericbrower 6 months ago
Yes, this is what I’ve been talking about. And it’s oddly appropriate that down to earth Gunther is advocating cosplay fun purely for it’s own sake. While sadly, Bets is finding herself missing the feeling of validation. And why does she need it? No really, I think there’s a backstory here. One that connects to Bets’ poor dating history. And non-connection to her family.
Out of the Past 6 months ago
Endless.
Rhetorical_Question 6 months ago
They need to talk to Dez about celebrating life?
blunebottle 6 months ago
Lol.
Cornelius Robinson Premium Member 6 months ago
He buttons his pajama shirt to the top, too
Brupem 6 months ago
I am so tired of both of them, especially Bets…Gun is better off hanging out with Les and his kitty…would love an arc with Ox and Tiffany…
snsurone76 6 months ago
No, she can’t, Gunny. She’s totally addicted to social media.
It’s best for you to make a complete break and go seek greener pastures. And the first thing to do is to move out of the gulag and far away from “Mommie Dearest” and her creepy husband.
Maybe go back to Peru? Rosa might still be there.
Enter.Name.Here 6 months ago
The goal: To share your life with each other instead of with the entire online world.
Wilkins068 6 months ago
How cn we possibly have sex without a gallery of fans an onlookers? What th hell is the matter with you Gunter??
redhawk1138 6 months ago
She isnt worth the trouble gun.
TwilightFaze 6 months ago
THERE it is! Instead of giving up (like so many people in the comments want them to do), Gun is finding a compromise. Relationships are work. Sometimes more than a full-time job. But if you love the person, it’s worth it. And they love each other. The best part is Bets IS considering it, but she’s in a massive slump and needs that push to help with her social media remission.
RichE 6 months ago
I know a perfectly good airplane someone in this strip jumped out of.
sueb1863 6 months ago
Gunther, when you ask your girlfriend to do something with you with no social media, and her response is “What’s the point?”. that’s when you should realize that it was never about her being with you, it was about getting social media hits.
French Persons Premium Member 6 months ago
Wild and wacky… Isn’t that what the whole van trip was supposed to be about?
Huckleberry Hiroshima 6 months ago
Yeah. Try to remember.
Bernedoodle 6 months ago
Bingo Gunther! Let the adventures begin. There is a great big wonderful world out there to explore. Doesn’t matter if to are 6 or 76!
Ellis97 6 months ago
Bets has a huge complex, doesn’t she?
OneTime59 6 months ago
“Just to be in the moment” Turn out the lights and…
Aladar30 Premium Member 6 months ago
I like where this is going. I love when Gunther has this positive attitude and the desire to help those he loves. These are the moments where he’s able to bring out the best in himself. I’m sure he’ll be able to make Bets rediscover the pleasure of doing things just for fun. But I’m curious to see how they will react if some old fan asks them if they can take a photo together in their cosplay. Maybe they could even start posting photos of them again, with moderation.
Mordock999 Premium Member 6 months ago
Okay.
This has moved into the “Bets is HOPELESS_ category.
And by the way. They USED to do fun things together without involving Bets’ So-Med.Check out the Strips dated August 12th thru August 17 2019. They showed up at the Fuse after a Cosplay event and Bets didn’t whip that phone out once. (Yeah, Yeah she could have whipped it out during the Cosplay event but we didn’t SEE that)
But it’s now abundantly clear that the most “important” thing in Bets’ life is her “fans.”
And Gunther needs to ask himself (ONCE MORE) ”Is Bets really WORTH the effort?”
MS72 6 months ago
Go Gunny! Take the lead!
kaycstamper 6 months ago
Take a walk in nature, reconnect!
ctolson 6 months ago
Yeah, like run through the dorm/campus buck naked. It would be the first time a full moon and new moon appeared together.
Solomon J. Behala Premium Member 6 months ago
I wonder what Bets’ childhood was like.Do characters introduced after time skips exist in the original timeline? Does the time vortex only affect the main characters, but out of focus are subject to aging? Was Bets born around 1970 like Gunther but pushed forward, or was she born around 2000?
chris_o42 6 months ago
Hey Bets lets try the newest thing. It’s called “Dopamine fasting”. It’s an appealing concept: Stop addictive behaviors for a while — think social media, video games, gambling, porn, junk food, drugs, alcohol — to reset your brain’s reward circuitry, so you can feel great just living your life with Gun enjoying things without an audience or additives.
DaBump Premium Member 6 months ago
[singing] Try to remember the kind of September, when grass was green, and days were mellow!
mr , b 6 months ago
i thought this was Luann , forget it .
eced52 6 months ago
Trying to keep Gunther away from Luann, is going to end up pushing him away.
Paul D Premium Member 6 months ago
Run away, Gun. Don’t walk . . . RUN!
chrisbar9 6 months ago
Bet’s comment in the first panel tells us everything we need to know about her.
artegal 6 months ago
I’m convinced social media will be the downfall of mankind. People will be busy posting TikToks while the zombies eat us all.
carrissima 6 months ago
Please Bets, listen to Gun if you actually care about him, and about your own life.
Rockabore 6 months ago
Putting aside the bizarre, “Why do anything fun if no one sees it and gives me a like?” mentality of Bets here… doesn’t this contradict her stance a few days ago where she was complaining about her hoards of Bets’n’Gun obsessed fans recognizing her IRL? It’s like she WANTS to be a contrarian. Does Bets desperately WANT Gunther to just break up with her cause that’s kind of what it comes off as. Being real here, I don’t blame her since yesterday’s “we could be happy apart, but I’d much rather us be miserable and unsatisfied together!” is just hopeless and sets a horrible relationship dynamic.
JustPlainBob 6 months ago
But she’s right. There is no point to living if you don’t have hundreds of social media fans, friends and likes. The smart phone has taken away the need to do “things” for fulfillment. With a phone to stare at, it wouldn’t matter if you were in a cozy little prison cell.
Meg: Cute as a Raccoon 6 months ago
This is the updated version of a tree falling in the woods.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
He remembers past glories!
calliarcale 6 months ago
It’s going to take time, but she can learn how to do it. A social media addiction rehab….
preacherman Premium Member 6 months ago
Wow, Gun being manly. Can we stand the strain?
Call me Ishmael 6 months ago
“..women- can’t live with them, can’t live without them.”
waerdawg 6 months ago
why is this arc wasting our time?
timzsixty9 6 months ago
How “F” ing PATHETIC!
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] 6 months ago
Love, compassion, kindness, caring …
rebroxanna 6 months ago
I’m in the “hope Gun can help her” camp.
Bucksnort54 6 months ago
Bored with all this already. Lets move on.
nightflight 6 months ago
Even Steffi and Kip better understand their relationship. It is mutual attraction and enjoyable sex, no strings attached.
Tetonbil Premium Member 6 months ago
Addictive as nicotine.
jojo318 6 months ago
It’s time for the Bets character to pack up and leave forever. She adds absolutely nothing to this strip.
Levana_214 6 months ago
Life was so much more fun before all this social media hit us. I know that when I was their age, I was in the NAVY, and I am SO grateful that the internet didn’t exist!! Man, that could have totally ruined my future…LOL!!!
KEA 6 months ago
If your happiness depends on the approval of others, you are in real trouble.
CitizenOfTheValley 6 months ago
Bets needs help!
cfkelley 6 months ago
Be spontaneous, Gun! Just do her!!
aristotle835 6 months ago
And there is problem. Social Media was her LIFE. It would’ve been good if G&K gave a lot more background on Bets’s family life than the little speck they gave. Unless I missed it.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 6 months ago
She has forgotten life before Gunther.
Forever and Ever, Amen
Song by Randy Travis
“You may think that I’m talkin’ foolish
You’ve heard that I’m wild and I’m free
You may wonder how I can promise you now
This love that I feel for you always will be
But you’re not just time that I’m killin’
I’m no longer one of those guys
As sure as I live, this love that I give
Is gonna be yours until the day that I die
Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever
Forever and ever amen
As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
As long as old women sit and talk about old men
If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful
I’ll be happy to tell you again
I’m gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen
They say time takes its toll on a body
Makes the young girls brown hair turn gray
But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair
And if it all fell out, well, I’d love you anyway
They say time can play tricks on a memory
Make people forget things they knew
Well, it’s easy to see, it’s happenin’ to me
I’ve already forgotten every woman but you (or in this case every man except Gunther)
Oh, darlin’, I’m gonna love you forever
Forever and ever amen
As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
As long as old women sit and talk about old men
If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful
Well, just listen to how this song ends
I’m gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen
I’m gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen"
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 6 months ago
Rita Hayworth, one of our most glamorous movie stars,had 4 unsuccessful marraiges. When asked why, she said
“All of my husbands married Rita Hayworth and woke up the next morning with me instead”
WomanWarrior 6 months ago
So now we know. It’s all a show for Bets.
mindjob 6 months ago
Maybe some peyote would help get things started
Packer Backer 6 months ago
Shipwreck in the making.
astahl2003 6 months ago
If Bets & Gunth go act wacky in public, someone else will record and monetize it. Why should Bets volunteer herself to be content? She’s smarter than this. Gunther, on the other hand….
Shanana 6 months ago
Funny how Bets can’t remember the way the so-called “fans” talked about her while they were looking at Stef’s post.
Wishingonastar 6 months ago
I can sort of relate to Bets. Trying to quit medical marijuana. Day 6 here sober, YAY!It’s hard to break old habits. I’ve always wondered why they never talked about Bet’s family. She obviously isn’t close to them.
HodgeElmwood 6 months ago
Wild? Wackiness?? Gun has never been either wild or wacky in his life. As for Bets, she’s gone cold turkey from social media. Can’t even remember how to have fun without documenting it for a bunch of strangers. The sad part is this is actually pretty realistic.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 6 months ago
A kitten did occasional wonders for Les.
What Bets needs is a pet.
A live, non-digital pet.
nickdnd 6 months ago
This girl is hopeless.
eb110americana 6 months ago
If it isn’t on social media, did it even happen? Well, considering the number of fake people and personas online…probably?
The Quiet One 6 months ago
It may be time to move on Gunther.
brick10 6 months ago
AH HA! A new disease: PSMDS – Post Social Media Distress Syndrome.
LeeBrenneison 6 months ago
Bravo, Gun.
WilliamVollmer 6 months ago
Betts has forgotten how to have fun, without telling all those fans.
pamela welch Premium Member 6 months ago
Social media has proven to be an addiction and Bets is going to need professional help to wean herself.
kittysquared Premium Member 6 months ago
Gun, you should want a girlfriend, not a project.
eladee AKA Wally 6 months ago
Well, she’s trying to remember. She’s been depending on it for so long it’s hard. I hope she can break through and do as he suggests. If so, she could reclaim her wild and fun self and find real joy in the real world.
wolfiiig 6 months ago
Pardon my rudeness, It’s bedtime. This has gone on too long for adults.
wolfiiig 6 months ago
GFZ\\[,,
Sisyphos 6 months ago
You can do it Bets! You can remember!
Go, Gunny and Bets!