...well, great SAVE, Lance...but, why didn't you TACKLE Drew, on the edge of that Bed!?? ...ha-HAAA! ....But, some observations.......
1. ...Drew & Lance STILL have some 'splainin' to do; this time things worked out (and Lance was illustrated as 'dewy-eyed' to get it across), but Lance IS stuffy n' snotty, and rarely express emotion for the viewer to believe he's Head over Heels for Drew...
2. ...Drew STILL is portrayed as a kept Sugar (Bowled) Baby; this is an accomplished Social Worker...where's his Business attire, his sense of handling his emotional needs...his INTELLIGENCE!? ...The crop Tops n' Jockstraps can only go so FAR.......
3. ....why didn't Lance ever offer Super Bowl tickets BEFORE!?
4. ...AND mostly.....WHY isn't Lance half undressed, KNOCKERS OUT, slobberin' all over Drew!? ...if you got a nice piece O' Beef at Home, don't you wanna cook it UP!? ...ha-HAAA! ....chow.............
This relationship has a foundation of honest communication. Is it perfect? NO. Do the two of them have misunderstandings and miscommunications? YES. Are they a "cute" couple - all "Opposites attract"? SURE. I'm watching "Bridgerton 4" this week, and Drew and Lance remind me, at least physically, of the Bridgerton daughter Francesca Bridgerton, and her new husband, Lord John, the Earl of Kilmartin. She is a beautiful brunette who plays piano. He is a handsome dark skinned man who also loves music. The two of them are currently discussing the meaning of the word "pinnacle" [aka "orgasm"] when it comes to their married life.
They are clueless about the physical aspects of married life - at least she is. Communication is the way they will resolve the issue.
Similarly, Drew and Lance are both beautiful in appearance and they will communicate and resolve their issues - at least enough to stay together.
Side note. I can't help but notice the juxtaposition of "Drew's Jewels" and the football he is clutching - which does he like better? They're of comparable size! LOL Which does Lance like better?! Lance should make his play for the goal! SCORE!
....I rag on Lance a bit because I feel that Drew (being a Social Worker) should be verbal about what HE wants in his own relationship, and smart enough to navigate it, when BOTH should be communicating it to each other......
...BUT, we always see Lance portrayed as cold & aloof, and Drew, as a half naked GOOF; I think was Frankie Baby that said that Ed & Darren show that natural balance of communication in their relationship, which makes the viewer respect their Union...and, also show BOTH in hot n' Sexy states of undress (e.g., that convention w/ the 'Space Alien' ensembles...) ....
....We still don't GET that from Lance & Drew, and although they're the 'Older' Couple, there HAS to be some level of mutual respect & emotive communication for them to be together for so long...maybe Drew KNOWS what he gets in Lance........
...Forgive me, I didn't mean to get so snitty on the Boys.....If I don't have that Morning cup O' Coff, I don't care if Drew is ASS-UP n' propped up....I'm gonna YELL at ya! ...ha-HAAA!
RB - I get you - After all this time, you'd think Lance and Drew would be better or more obvious at communicating, but - NO!
They clearly need practice. I don't know their early story or how they came together. My impression is that Eduardo and Darren place more of a priority on talking out their respective points of view BEFORE they commit to someone, so that may be why they seem to be better at the whole "relationship=communication=what do you mean/what do I mean" schtick. Also, since Eduardo is a perpetual student, he approaches situations with more of an inquisitive mind.
You'll notice that Drew never seems to mention work, as in, where he works, or what he does or when he works. Lance periodically disappears on business trips. Their respective careers/jobs don't seem to have much impact on their relationship, unlike say, Coach and Kyle.
That's the beauty of a strip featuring multiple characters and storylines. Everyone is different. The only thing they seem to have in common is that they all identify as "gay". But - are they? I don't know - is anyone in the strip bi-sexual? A-sexual? Trans? No clue. I've only been reading the strip for a few years. Most of the characters I see seem to fit the standard macho appearing, muscular jock stereotype. Only Richard seems to fit the fey, gossipy stereotype. I understand there are many other characters in the past episodes that might cover a wider spectrum of types. No one is super skinny or super fat. Everyone is varying degrees of "buff" which makes for good eye candy. Tough standard to meet! It's a fun strip to read and the characters are engaging - look at all the time we spend dissecting their motivations!
...I'm so LOVING this! ...I've been reading the strip LITERALLY since it's inception (Sept. 1998), and we have to 'suspend' belief that No One has a 'bad' Body in this Strip....it's like they're all Superheroes, OUT of Costume.....just in Briefs, Speedos, Jockstraps & KILTS! ...ha-HAA!
.....As for Drew...he debuted as a slick, smart, INTELLIGENT Man, who migrated from Alabama to scope the Social Worker market (in NYC) and got a (high paying) Job immediately, because he believed in HIMSELF......and there was a period where he'd go to Work in a tie, & slacks....and, was smokin' HOT......moreso, than his Mark Spitz Speedos!
....Lance met Drew (playing Garth Brooks CD's in the B&B Livingroom) and instantly HATED him (Greg's raison d'etre for the characters), but, wanted to SCREW him.....Drew knew this, and made Lance WAIT....THAT, is someone who knows his WORTH in a relationship........
....THAT'S what I miss....these were 2 Work-related MEN, in a union, who are balancing relationship & Work.....but it's never MENTIONED anymore! ...Drew's now a speedo-clad Himbo, with all this , "...Y'all, Y'know, I dunno..." gibble gabble, afraid to confront Lance about any snags in their union......
...Ed & Darren's union evolved naturally, and is respectful; they're GROWING together...because Ed was a SLUT (in the beginning), and now he's a '...perpetual student...' ..P.S., LOVE the shade! ...ha-HAAA!
...But you're right...It's a cute, fun read, and let's hope Greg utilizes ALL the characters this Year..I miss Price, Levi, Mannis, etc. .....'Buff' IS nice, but the characters are endearing........
.....besides, I'm a 'Buffaholic', I probably wouldn't BE here, if I didn't get BEEF! ...ha-HAAA! ...Chow-chow-CHOW! ; )
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Lance definitely buried the lead here with the Super Bowl tickets.
But he did make a sincere effort to apologize and explain here, so props for that.
Couples have their ups and downs. The difference is whether you allow conflict to fester, or do you deal with it maturely and sensitively.
I'm rooting for Lance and Drew to go the distance.
...well, great SAVE, Lance...but, why didn't you TACKLE Drew, on the edge of that Bed!?? ...ha-HAAA! ....But, some observations.......
1. ...Drew & Lance STILL have some 'splainin' to do; this time things worked out (and Lance was illustrated as 'dewy-eyed' to get it across), but Lance IS stuffy n' snotty, and rarely express emotion for the viewer to believe he's Head over Heels for Drew...
2. ...Drew STILL is portrayed as a kept Sugar (Bowled) Baby; this is an accomplished Social Worker...where's his Business attire, his sense of handling his emotional needs...his INTELLIGENCE!? ...The crop Tops n' Jockstraps can only go so FAR.......
3. ....why didn't Lance ever offer Super Bowl tickets BEFORE!?
4. ...AND mostly.....WHY isn't Lance half undressed, KNOCKERS OUT, slobberin' all over Drew!? ...if you got a nice piece O' Beef at Home, don't you wanna cook it UP!? ...ha-HAAA! ....chow.............
This relationship has a foundation of honest communication. Is it perfect? NO. Do the two of them have misunderstandings and miscommunications? YES. Are they a "cute" couple - all "Opposites attract"? SURE.
I'm watching "Bridgerton 4" this week, and Drew and Lance remind me, at least physically, of the Bridgerton daughter Francesca Bridgerton, and her new husband, Lord John, the Earl of Kilmartin. She is a beautiful brunette who plays piano. He is a handsome dark skinned man who also loves music. The two of them are currently discussing the meaning of the word "pinnacle" [aka "orgasm"] when it comes to their married life.
They are clueless about the physical aspects of married life - at least she is. Communication is the way they will resolve the issue.
Similarly, Drew and Lance are both beautiful in appearance and they will communicate and resolve their issues - at least enough to stay together.
Side note. I can't help but notice the juxtaposition of "Drew's Jewels" and the football he is clutching - which does he like better? They're of comparable size! LOL
Which does Lance like better?! Lance should make his play for the goal! SCORE!
...alright, Comix, ya got me.
....I rag on Lance a bit because I feel that Drew (being a Social Worker) should be verbal about what HE wants in his own relationship, and smart enough to navigate it, when BOTH should be communicating it to each other......
...BUT, we always see Lance portrayed as cold & aloof, and Drew, as a half naked GOOF; I think was Frankie Baby that said that Ed & Darren show that natural balance of communication in their relationship, which makes the viewer respect their Union...and, also show BOTH in hot n' Sexy states of undress (e.g., that convention w/ the 'Space Alien' ensembles...) ....
....We still don't GET that from Lance & Drew, and although they're the 'Older' Couple, there HAS to be some level of mutual respect & emotive communication for them to be together for so long...maybe Drew KNOWS what he gets in Lance........
...Forgive me, I didn't mean to get so snitty on the Boys.....If I don't have that Morning cup O' Coff, I don't care if Drew is ASS-UP n' propped up....I'm gonna YELL at ya! ...ha-HAAA!
...Chow-CHOW!
RB - I get you - After all this time, you'd think Lance and Drew would be better or more obvious at communicating, but - NO!
They clearly need practice. I don't know their early story or how they came together. My impression is that Eduardo and Darren place more of a priority on talking out their respective points of view BEFORE they commit to someone, so that may be why they seem to be better at the whole "relationship=communication=what do you mean/what do I mean" schtick. Also, since Eduardo is a perpetual student, he approaches situations with more of an inquisitive mind.
You'll notice that Drew never seems to mention work, as in, where he works, or what he does or when he works. Lance periodically disappears on business trips. Their respective careers/jobs don't seem to have much impact on their relationship, unlike say, Coach and Kyle.
That's the beauty of a strip featuring multiple characters and storylines. Everyone is different. The only thing they seem to have in common is that they all identify as "gay". But - are they? I don't know - is anyone in the strip bi-sexual? A-sexual? Trans? No clue. I've only been reading the strip for a few years. Most of the characters I see seem to fit the standard macho appearing, muscular jock stereotype. Only Richard seems to fit the fey, gossipy stereotype. I understand there are many other characters in the past episodes that might cover a wider spectrum of types. No one is super skinny or super fat. Everyone is varying degrees of "buff" which makes for good eye candy.
Tough standard to meet!
It's a fun strip to read and the characters are engaging - look at all the time we spend dissecting their motivations!
...I'm so LOVING this! ...I've been reading the strip LITERALLY since it's inception (Sept. 1998), and we have to 'suspend' belief that No One has a 'bad' Body in this Strip....it's like they're all Superheroes, OUT of Costume.....just in Briefs, Speedos, Jockstraps & KILTS! ...ha-HAA!
.....As for Drew...he debuted as a slick, smart, INTELLIGENT Man, who migrated from Alabama to scope the Social Worker market (in NYC) and got a (high paying) Job immediately, because he believed in HIMSELF......and there was a period where he'd go to Work in a tie, & slacks....and, was smokin' HOT......moreso, than his Mark Spitz Speedos!
....Lance met Drew (playing Garth Brooks CD's in the B&B Livingroom) and instantly HATED him (Greg's raison d'etre for the characters), but, wanted to SCREW him.....Drew knew this, and made Lance WAIT....THAT, is someone who knows his WORTH in a relationship........
....THAT'S what I miss....these were 2 Work-related MEN, in a union, who are balancing relationship & Work.....but it's never MENTIONED anymore! ...Drew's now a speedo-clad Himbo, with all this , "...Y'all, Y'know, I dunno..." gibble gabble, afraid to confront Lance about any snags in their union......
...Ed & Darren's union evolved naturally, and is respectful; they're GROWING together...because Ed was a SLUT (in the beginning), and now he's a '...perpetual student...' ..P.S., LOVE the shade! ...ha-HAAA!
...But you're right...It's a cute, fun read, and let's hope Greg utilizes ALL the characters this Year..I miss Price, Levi, Mannis, etc. .....'Buff' IS nice, but the characters are endearing........
.....besides, I'm a 'Buffaholic', I probably wouldn't BE here, if I didn't get BEEF! ...ha-HAAA! ...Chow-chow-CHOW! ; )
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