Chase may be overlooking the bigger picture of Mark introducing his significant other to his family. Mark wouldn’t do that unless he cared a great deal about Chase. There’s the option of considering it flattering.
Why couldn’t Garry Trudeau have come up with a better looking and nicer guy for Mark? Even a “young Republican” would have been better and would work with their opposite viewpoints. Chase is just an insult to or parody of closeted gay men, most of whom are just better than he is even if they feel the need to hide their partners from the world. Mark deserved better.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
But Chase wouldn’t ask you to do it. He wants to remain in the closet.
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
Chase may be overlooking the bigger picture of Mark introducing his significant other to his family. Mark wouldn’t do that unless he cared a great deal about Chase. There’s the option of considering it flattering.
Bullet Bronson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Dad, I’d like you to meet Bait.
robertthomasson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
This is not going to end well, I suspect. And I don’t remember this story line.
chuckcork1 almost 3 years ago
Easy to say ’I’d do it for you’ when that isn’t possible.
GreggW Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Maybe he’ll be more upset that he isn’t Jewish.
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
Does anyone else remember that Phil Slackmeyer billed his son for a refund of all the money he spent rearing him?
I wouldn’t be sorry if this revelation kills him!!
RichardHunter almost 3 years ago
I feel like the real issue is that Mark’s parents obviously don’t listen to his radio show.
mickjam almost 3 years ago
I never liked their relationship. Chase always looks angry, and Mark at heart is still a stoner hippie.
prrdh almost 3 years ago
Crabs make good bait, I’m told.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
When is Mark going to get the slick haircut?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Almost everyone has to meet the parents sooner or later. Best to get it out of the way and get on to the BBQ and beer stage of things.
Will_Scarlet almost 3 years ago
It’s obvious Mark picked Chase because he unconsciously reminded him of his father – and we all know how those kinds of relationships work out.
Serial Pedant almost 3 years ago
No, you wouldn’t.
Droptma Styx almost 3 years ago
Mark, did you at least call ahead?
ArtClogg1 almost 3 years ago
Does this situation ever end well?
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
Riiiiighttt – cut to the Chase.
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 3 years ago
Assuming he hasn’t already come to terms with them, and judged them to be good.
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Some people are just rotten, worthless scum by their own choice.
Snolep almost 3 years ago
Even a woman’s parents would be askance if she brought home someone who looked and acted like Chase!
this is summerdog almost 3 years ago
Another example of someone who can’t say “no” to a bad idea.
schaefer jim almost 3 years ago
God what an ugly looking partner, Mark could do better!
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Did ANYBODY like Mark’s Dad upon meeting him for the first time?The older he got the worse he became.
kauri44 almost 3 years ago
I don’t remember how this arc turned out but I’d think that Phil and Chase, having so much in common politically, might actually hit it off.
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
Mark says it “time for THEM to deal.” I don’t remember Mark’s mother appearing in this story arc. Perhaps I’m thinking of a different one.
Eric S almost 3 years ago
If Chase wants to remain in the closet, why is he wearing lipstick?
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
I presume Mark didn’t force Chase into the car at gunpoint.
ChrisTrey almost 3 years ago
Why couldn’t Garry Trudeau have come up with a better looking and nicer guy for Mark? Even a “young Republican” would have been better and would work with their opposite viewpoints. Chase is just an insult to or parody of closeted gay men, most of whom are just better than he is even if they feel the need to hide their partners from the world. Mark deserved better.
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
All this “toxicity” about a character’s looks. Tsk tsk.
Plods with ...™ almost 3 years ago
He says that now knowing he wouldn’t have to.