Mother’s subtext: I will look bad and have nothing to brag about if my daughter marries someone like you. It’s all about me, you understand. I’ll step on anyone who messes with my self-image”
It may not even be all about Brandy’s mom, save insofar as she projects her temperamental need for financial security on Brandy.
But a man’s (or a woman’s) life (and happiness) do not consist in the abundance of their possessions. That’s a hard lesson for someone like Brandy’s mom to learn. It’s something people like Brandy and Frank know innately.
Brandy’s mom, you do care for Brandy after your own fashion, but get a clue. Your legitimate need for security and honor is not her legitimate need for being true to herself and her heart. Don’t try to force her into your way of thinking and feeling in the mistaken belief that this is the only right way, with the mistaken hope that will make her happy.
The dominant moral theories in the world glorify self-sacrifice as the heart of morality. Since nobody could sacrifice everything all the time, it is an unattainable moral ideal with the result of chronic guilt throughout the world, and Brandy’s mother is beating Frank up with that guilt. “If you REALLY loved her,…”
Don’t buy it, Frank! The choice is Brandy’s, not yours or her mother’s. Do what’s best for YOU, even if you fail at it.
Llewellenbruce over 14 years ago
Does that mean he’s not invited to the wedding?
alviebird over 14 years ago
How does she know he cares for her? Didn’t he just figure that out for himself?
3hourtour Premium Member over 14 years ago
..this comic is a constant downer..
Commentator over 14 years ago
Agree with 3hourtour…
Frank, start being a man and quit assuming everyone’s better than you.
celeconecca over 14 years ago
Mother’s subtext: I will look bad and have nothing to brag about if my daughter marries someone like you. It’s all about me, you understand. I’ll step on anyone who messes with my self-image”
GreenBikeGuy over 14 years ago
Frank may very well say that (mockingly). Somehow, I feel a nasty comeback approaching……..
Nighthawks Premium Member over 14 years ago
here’s where frank goes to the pawn shop to pick out a nice , shiny, automatic weapon, with extra clips….
rotts over 14 years ago
What a crock, Brandy’s mom! Frank - go tell her you love her.
If she reciprocates, you both win; if not, at least you won’t have to worry “what if?” for the rest of your life!
Rakkav over 14 years ago
It may not even be all about Brandy’s mom, save insofar as she projects her temperamental need for financial security on Brandy.
But a man’s (or a woman’s) life (and happiness) do not consist in the abundance of their possessions. That’s a hard lesson for someone like Brandy’s mom to learn. It’s something people like Brandy and Frank know innately.
Brandy’s mom, you do care for Brandy after your own fashion, but get a clue. Your legitimate need for security and honor is not her legitimate need for being true to herself and her heart. Don’t try to force her into your way of thinking and feeling in the mistaken belief that this is the only right way, with the mistaken hope that will make her happy.
Ray_C over 14 years ago
Being “free” from life’s dangers and misfortunes is like being a caterpillar forever in a cocoon.
herorobot over 14 years ago
ok now I’m really done here…
Charles Brobst Premium Member over 14 years ago
Seduce her AFTER the wedding.
tefarley over 14 years ago
I can’t believe some of you seem to take this so seriously. Frank is living up to his name (weeney). Will he ever become a man?
OLDDOG82 over 14 years ago
if frank does finally get to acting like a real man?? then where is the story gonna go!
1148559 over 14 years ago
@ OLDDOG82,
Where is the story going now?
Surly Squirrel Premium Member over 14 years ago
What’s in it for you Frank?
pschearer Premium Member over 14 years ago
The dominant moral theories in the world glorify self-sacrifice as the heart of morality. Since nobody could sacrifice everything all the time, it is an unattainable moral ideal with the result of chronic guilt throughout the world, and Brandy’s mother is beating Frank up with that guilt. “If you REALLY loved her,…”
Don’t buy it, Frank! The choice is Brandy’s, not yours or her mother’s. Do what’s best for YOU, even if you fail at it.
vasgar1 over 14 years ago
screw you Brandy’s mom.