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[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 60 points 4 days ago (17 children)

But like, it seems like she's a complete stranger to them, how are they supposed to compliment her on anything other than her looks? This comic is trying to make some sort of point but it's not making that point.

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago (12 children)

You handle that gun like a professional. I like your red shirt. I like your brown pants. I like your white shoes. You seem like a very take charge person.

That was after putting 5 seconds of thought into it.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 41 points 4 days ago (10 children)

You handle that gun like a professional. I like your red shirt. I like your brown pants. I like your white shoes. You seem like a very take charge person.

That was after putting 5 seconds of thought into it.

3/5 of those were about her looks. The other two, yeah, I thought of that option just before posting but figured I'd let someone else say it. Just hoped they'd be less condescending about it.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Disagree. "Your looks" are features of you whereas your clothing and accessories are choices you make.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Okay, it's a bit of a grey zone. Your clothes are definitely part of your look but they are also choices.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 3 days ago

This is some contextual pedantry but: "your look" and "your looks" are not the same thing, which is why i make the distinction.

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