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As much as I'd like to side with Brad 100% here, from past strips, he always made it such a big deal to stay in the closet.
He still has major insecurity issues and while his Dad is treating it badly, Brad wont at least give the guy the benefit of the doubt, he's the typical macho dad who doesnt understand and now just finds out that his son is gay.
If I was Brad, Id have that talk and let go of the anger because all that does is reinforce the fact that your Dad thinks you are doing this out of spite. Be the bigger man Brad.
I disagree. While I’m shocked that Brad has stood up for himself like this with his dad, his anger is righteous and justified. You can tell by the dad’s expression how surprised he is, especially in those last two panels where brad throws down the trophies and talks about his own pain. Anger often masks more frightening emotions, which is the full experience of the pain Brad mentions. I hope this leads to a breakthrough for father and son. They need to communicate honestly for the first time if the relationship is to survive.
This is a marvelous, direct, fully angry moment and it's honest and beautiful. While it would be great if Brad were a fully integrated individual, it's unrealistic to believe that any of us are. It's a proud moment for Brad and for each of us who have had to face this moment.
....wow, an Angry Brad...I can understand Brad's rage about his Dad thinking he 'did' something to him, but throwing down the trophies doesn't necessarily mean he's not proud of Brad's accomplishments....He probably thought Brad WANTED them.
Brad DID win those, and should be proud that he did it for HIMSELF; to better his rank for the Major Leagues, and become the successful Baseball player HE wanted to be....OR, maybe this is a realization that Brad NEVER wanted to be a Player, and did it for the acceptance of his Father....
Brad took the returned trophies as 'unacceptable' of HIM, when it could've been something simple, like, a rec room renovation, or guest room, etc. BRAD, have a talk with BOTH Mom & Dad; it will give you complete light where they stand on your Homosexuality, if you should 'go your own way' as a Gay Man, or, be accepted by your parents as Brad....OUR SON.
...I'm gonna need some juicy-ass panels from Price after this, Greg...Man Ass ALWAYS 'lift me up'.....ha-HAA!!
I disagree with those that say that Brad's anger is justifiable. He's hidden his entire life and his family had no way of knowing he was gay. He was the so called perfect white guy with no angst. His anger at his father is no fair and it shows just how selfish that he truly is. He should be angry at himself because he has only himself to blame. The usage of the word f=a=g from a gay person only indicates another form of self-hatred. I feel zero sympathy for him
Jason, you said it brother. Brad has every right to be angry with his father. He's bottled it up for so long...and although my family was more accepting, in some ways they were not. And there are times I'd love to get things off my chest.
My beef is with the Brad's father's jacket. Greg, you drew him as a Yankee fan? Bleech!!!
Brad's coming out arc #499 Brad talks with Kyle about coming out (9/25/2018) #500 Brad comes out to teammates (10/24/2018) #516 Brad talks with Jaime after coming out to parents (6/4/2019)
Why should be be angry at his father? No one told Brad to stay in the closet. No one forced him there but himself. This is where gay people do not truly have an argument. Brad's father returned his trophies and there was no indication that his father did do because Brad is gay.
Love this. It's been weeks (presumably, in B&B time) since Brad came out to his parents. Obviously, they're due an adjustment period. But Brad's father, after having this much time to confront the new reality, is still only thinking about it in terms of how it affects himself. Brad's been portrayed as self-centered on more than one occasion; it's not hard to see where he gets it from. Blowing up at his father seems a necessary part of Brad's journey to self-acceptance. Hopefully, his dad will eventually come around. But either way, Brad will undoubtedly feel much better having gotten that off his chest.
Meanwhile, while we definitely needed the drama of the face-to-face confrontation, it seems a little far-fetched that Brad's dad came all the way from Florida to deliver those trophies instead of shipping them...though it's amusing to think of him carrying them in his lap on the plane, all the while mentally rehearsing his martyr speech.
@Mark:....VERY insightful comment; I love reading your character views, and how you see the inner workings of their ways; I didn't even THINK of Brad's Dad's trophy 'delivery' himself...VERY telling of his ways...
@Sean: ...bubby, I wouldn't be surprised if Rudy & Richard have certifications! ...ha-HAA!!
@JM: ....I was trying to stay 'clean' here in the comments, BUTT, I'm glad SOMEONE noticed Brad's HOT-ASSED Dad!! ....front AND back, Brad's the spittin' IMAGE! >hubba-hubba<
*PS* @WranglerMan: ...yeah, the Yankees 👎...but,if Brad's hot Daddy shows up again, I'll take the jacket off with my TEETH! ..ha-HAA!! >sexydaddyintightjeanscanslidetosecondbase<
Thank you to everyone for the kind, thoughtful comments. I know this episode touched a lot of nerves... here, and on Facebook, I've been getting a lot of reactions and also people sharing their own coming out to family stories where things didn't go well.
I will say this is a process. There will be more to this story, yet to come. (And that's all I want to say without revealing any more!).
To address some specific comments:
@Mark: Brad's parents don't live in Florida, they were there on vacation last year when Brad came out, which is why he waited to tell them until after he came out to his baseball team. (See episodes 499 & 502 for details on that). You're right, it would've been far-fetched for Brad's father to travel all the way from Florida to return those trophies! Brad's parents' house is on Long Island, only about 15-20 minutes away from the B&B.
@HappyPath: No, I did indeed mean to use the word "destiny". Brad's father had very definitive ideas for what "destiny" his sons should fulfill for him. Recipe for disaster, if you ask me.
Thanks again for all the comments, folks... always greatly appreciated!
Wow....he's blaming his father on his own internalized homophobia. Trashing his own trophies as a result and insulting his father and there is a rationalization. #SomeGayLogicMakesNoSense
Wow. I think it's brave to take on a charged subject like this. And without any jokes, too. I'm impressed and grateful that you choose to portray the realities of gay life in such a direct way. Thank you!
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As much as I'd like to side with Brad 100% here, from past strips, he always made it such a big deal to stay in the closet.
He still has major insecurity issues and while his Dad is treating it badly, Brad wont at least give the guy the benefit of the doubt, he's the typical macho dad who doesnt understand and now just finds out that his son is gay.
If I was Brad, Id have that talk and let go of the anger because all that does is reinforce the fact that your Dad thinks you are doing this out of spite. Be the bigger man Brad.
Let me guess Their making his room into a yoga studio and he's jumping to conclisions
I disagree. While I’m shocked that Brad has stood up for himself like this with his dad, his anger is righteous and justified. You can tell by the dad’s expression how surprised he is, especially in those last two panels where brad throws down the trophies and talks about his own pain. Anger often masks more frightening emotions, which is the full experience of the pain Brad mentions. I hope this leads to a breakthrough for father and son. They need to communicate honestly for the first time if the relationship is to survive.
This is a marvelous, direct, fully angry moment and it's honest and beautiful. While it would be great if Brad were a fully integrated individual, it's unrealistic to believe that any of us are. It's a proud moment for Brad and for each of us who have had to face this moment.
Thank you Greg.
....wow, an Angry Brad...I can understand Brad's rage about his Dad thinking he 'did' something to him, but throwing down the trophies doesn't necessarily mean he's not proud of Brad's accomplishments....He probably thought Brad WANTED them.
Brad DID win those, and should be proud that he did it for HIMSELF; to better his rank for the Major Leagues, and become the successful Baseball player HE wanted to be....OR, maybe this is a realization that Brad NEVER wanted to be a Player, and did it for the acceptance of his Father....
Brad took the returned trophies as 'unacceptable' of HIM, when it could've been something simple, like, a rec room renovation, or guest room, etc. BRAD, have a talk with BOTH Mom & Dad; it will give you complete light where they stand on your Homosexuality, if you should 'go your own way' as a Gay Man, or, be accepted by your parents as Brad....OUR SON.
...I'm gonna need some juicy-ass panels from Price after this, Greg...Man Ass ALWAYS 'lift me up'.....ha-HAA!!
CHOW...
I disagree with those that say that Brad's anger is justifiable. He's hidden his entire life and his family had no way of knowing he was gay. He was the so called perfect white guy with no angst. His anger at his father is no fair and it shows just how selfish that he truly is. He should be angry at himself because he has only himself to blame. The usage of the word f=a=g from a gay person only indicates another form of self-hatred. I feel zero sympathy for him
Jack
Did I miss the coming out episode? I don't remember there being one...
Jason, you said it brother. Brad has every right to be angry with his father. He's bottled it up for so long...and although my family was more accepting, in some ways they were not. And there are times I'd love to get things off my chest.
My beef is with the Brad's father's jacket. Greg, you drew him as a Yankee fan? Bleech!!!
Brad's coming out arc
#499 Brad talks with Kyle about coming out (9/25/2018)
#500 Brad comes out to teammates (10/24/2018)
#516 Brad talks with Jaime after coming out to parents (6/4/2019)
@Bennett -
....I'm so LUVING you for that, Bennie!! ; )
>receiptsareeverything<
Why should be be angry at his father? No one told Brad to stay in the closet. No one forced him there but himself. This is where gay people do not truly have an argument. Brad's father returned his trophies and there was no indication that his father did do because Brad is gay.
Jack
Oh how sad. I would have had a similar encounter with my dad had he lived long enough for me to come out.
DNA lesson -- Note that Brad's father still has a full package and hot solid ass
Love this. It's been weeks (presumably, in B&B time) since Brad came out to his parents. Obviously, they're due an adjustment period. But Brad's father, after having this much time to confront the new reality, is still only thinking about it in terms of how it affects himself. Brad's been portrayed as self-centered on more than one occasion; it's not hard to see where he gets it from. Blowing up at his father seems a necessary part of Brad's journey to self-acceptance. Hopefully, his dad will eventually come around. But either way, Brad will undoubtedly feel much better having gotten that off his chest.
Meanwhile, while we definitely needed the drama of the face-to-face confrontation, it seems a little far-fetched that Brad's dad came all the way from Florida to deliver those trophies instead of shipping them...though it's amusing to think of him carrying them in his lap on the plane, all the while mentally rehearsing his martyr speech.
Does everyone in this town have a personal trainer? :-)
I'm thinking Dad is gay, too.
@Mark:....VERY insightful comment; I love reading your character views, and how you see the inner workings of their ways; I didn't even THINK of Brad's Dad's trophy 'delivery' himself...VERY telling of his ways...
@Sean: ...bubby, I wouldn't be surprised if Rudy & Richard have certifications! ...ha-HAA!!
@JM: ....I was trying to stay 'clean' here in the comments, BUTT, I'm glad SOMEONE noticed Brad's HOT-ASSED Dad!! ....front AND back, Brad's the spittin' IMAGE! >hubba-hubba<
*PS* @WranglerMan: ...yeah, the Yankees 👎...but,if Brad's hot Daddy shows up again, I'll take the jacket off with my TEETH! ..ha-HAA!!
>sexydaddyintightjeanscanslidetosecondbase<
CHOW-CHOW!!
Was it supposed to be "Steele Family Dynasty"? or would that be too "Krystle Carrington" a reference LOL
Thank you to everyone for the kind, thoughtful comments. I know this episode touched a lot of nerves... here, and on Facebook, I've been getting a lot of reactions and also people sharing their own coming out to family stories where things didn't go well.
I will say this is a process. There will be more to this story, yet to come. (And that's all I want to say without revealing any more!).
To address some specific comments:
@Mark: Brad's parents don't live in Florida, they were there on vacation last year when Brad came out, which is why he waited to tell them until after he came out to his baseball team. (See episodes 499 & 502 for details on that). You're right, it would've been far-fetched for Brad's father to travel all the way from Florida to return those trophies! Brad's parents' house is on Long Island, only about 15-20 minutes away from the B&B.
@HappyPath: No, I did indeed mean to use the word "destiny". Brad's father had very definitive ideas for what "destiny" his sons should fulfill for him. Recipe for disaster, if you ask me.
Thanks again for all the comments, folks... always greatly appreciated!
....YAY! ...a special visit in the trenches, from "The Fox"!! ; )
We love to hear from ya, kid; ...any chance that Jaim-Jaim will re-appear in the future!? I'm in need of a....'peachy' fix!! ha-HAA!🍑
...ALRIGHT, I'll behave; and, THANKS for the episodic travails at the "B&B", and we look forward to the next Episode!🧐
...CHOW-CHOW-CHOW!!
Wow....he's blaming his father on his own internalized homophobia. Trashing his own trophies as a result and insulting his father and there is a rationalization. #SomeGayLogicMakesNoSense
Wow. I think it's brave to take on a charged subject like this. And without any jokes, too. I'm impressed and grateful that you choose to portray the realities of gay life in such a direct way. Thank you!
-- Thom H.
Oof...that'll teach me to do my research. Thanks, Greg!
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