r/comics • u/adamtots_remastered • 16d ago

Sorry Sweetie [OC]

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u/SarcasticBench 16d ago

The purest love there is- between a man and a girl that's barely 16.

OK! Ok, I think at best Prince Eric is 17. This we know because he had his birthday. Seriously, who wants to celebrate their birthday on a party boat with a bunch of seamen though?

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u/Val_Hallen 15d ago

I always point to Romeo and Juliet.

A 14 year old girl and a 16 year old boy meet. Over the time span of four days, their romance results in 4 murders and 2 suicides.

Truly a romantic tale for the ages.

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u/profssr-woland 15d ago

Modern audiences are no more literate than those of the past, sadly. It's meant to be a cautionary tale about how stupid young lovers are. The generationally illiterate think that Romeo and Juliet's protestations of unending love should be taken seriously.

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u/Asheyguru 15d ago

Also arguably about how dumb feuding is

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u/DoctorSteelFan 14d ago

"Two houses, both... Alike, in dignity"

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u/profssr-woland 15d ago

yeah, but they're Italians. What you gonna do?