Hmm, I think Nate has some frustrations he needs to work out. That, and he needs to update his list of things you can do in the company of a girl; so far, all he seems to be able to come up with are ‘veg around’ and ‘have sex’. He could take her to a movie, or dinner, or an amusement park or something. If money’s an issue, he can suggest sharing the costs, or something. Sheesh.
Which goes back to what I’ve been saying. Nate only cares about Nate. He’s not a mature guy at all. All he’s looking for is a good time, and the only reason he didn’t jump on the opportunity to be with Rose is because he’s also a pussy about the law.
That’s too bad. I’d hoped I was expanding my audience.
Abd Al-Azrad
I don’t think they necessarily have the same phenotype ideas that we do, so it doesn’t translate to them the way it does for us. An Arabian man would most definitely not get L’estat Tepes (either of the references or what exactly Les does).
Still I’ll try it out on the people I know from that area, and see how they respond. I promise nothing! Except for monkey knife fights. Never bet on a one-eyed chimp. Unless he’s fighting a no-eyed chimp.
G@tor
So your initials aren’t really AAA? Hmmm… Makes sense why you never showed with the jumper cables.
Neil
If you’re going to start with the diabolically bad jokes, why not ask whether he’s a particularly confused Canadian.
He seems to have slightly wider interest than just a one-night-stand, but he still lets his dick do the front-seat driving. Meanwhile Rose’s main drive for demanding romance instead of friendship lies with the fact that he turned her down. It’s less, “I love you” and more, “I love myself so much my ego can’t accept the rejection.”
But the more I see of human relationships the more selfishness and pessimism I see in them. Probably a bad sign, really…
As much as Nate has a point about his principles, Rose also has her point as well. Makes me curious what Rose’s friend’s idea is… blast you, Wednesday, why can’t you come sooner?!
The original Treading Ground comics were created between 2003 and 2011. As such, you'll find some unfortunate hallmarks of raunchy comedies of the time. These include casual misogyny, dubious sexual situations, insensitive edgelord humor and a character using the r-slur.
While these are not typically portrayed as positive, it's definitely not how I would write the comic today, and you should know that going in. That said, there's still a lot of good stuff here.
There's also some nudity. Consider the whole comic NSFW!
23 thoughts on “Second Opinion”
David Herbert
Yep, there’s lots of things. Like play strip poker, followed by masturbation in front of each other. Nate should watch where he aims though.
Rock
Hmm, I think Nate has some frustrations he needs to work out. That, and he needs to update his list of things you can do in the company of a girl; so far, all he seems to be able to come up with are ‘veg around’ and ‘have sex’. He could take her to a movie, or dinner, or an amusement park or something. If money’s an issue, he can suggest sharing the costs, or something. Sheesh.
Nick
Movie? Dinner? Amusement park?
Nah, he’d never think of that.
Tssha
Wow. Your art’s really improved since your earliest comics.
Nick
Thanks. It’s been less evident since I put the prologue (2007) before the beginning (2003).
Rock
Dear me. I’d completely forgotten about that stuff, although… Taco bell? Does that really count as having dinner with someone? ^^;
Nick
It does when you work at a grocery store. Nate can’t exactly afford Olive Garden…
Abd Al-Azrad
Which goes back to what I’ve been saying. Nate only cares about Nate. He’s not a mature guy at all. All he’s looking for is a good time, and the only reason he didn’t jump on the opportunity to be with Rose is because he’s also a pussy about the law.
Azure
You don’t F, the law. The Law F’s you!
Hornet
Find your lack of concern toward the law amusing.
You know considering your mommy and daddy arranged your muslim marriage when you were born.
Abd Al-Azrad
You are mistaken sir, for I am not a Muslim. Nor am I Arabic, which would have been a far more appropriate term to use. It’s merely a pseudonym.
Nick
That’s too bad. I’d hoped I was expanding my audience.
Abd Al-Azrad
I don’t think they necessarily have the same phenotype ideas that we do, so it doesn’t translate to them the way it does for us. An Arabian man would most definitely not get L’estat Tepes (either of the references or what exactly Les does).
Still I’ll try it out on the people I know from that area, and see how they respond. I promise nothing! Except for monkey knife fights. Never bet on a one-eyed chimp. Unless he’s fighting a no-eyed chimp.
G@tor
So your initials aren’t really AAA? Hmmm… Makes sense why you never showed with the jumper cables.
Neil
If you’re going to start with the diabolically bad jokes, why not ask whether he’s a particularly confused Canadian.
boring7
They’re both pretty immature.
He seems to have slightly wider interest than just a one-night-stand, but he still lets his dick do the front-seat driving. Meanwhile Rose’s main drive for demanding romance instead of friendship lies with the fact that he turned her down. It’s less, “I love you” and more, “I love myself so much my ego can’t accept the rejection.”
But the more I see of human relationships the more selfishness and pessimism I see in them. Probably a bad sign, really…
Tothefacetotheface
In soviet Russia the law is a pussy about you!
Beebo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-jMjPFkIA LoL, that last frame reminded me of 0:52 on.
randomthinker
not sure why i noticed but the word “to” is in nates second speech bubble twice.
… yea thats pretty much the only comment i can think of right now
Nick
Good call, I’ll get that fixed ASAP. Thanks!
OverlordLaharl79
As much as Nate has a point about his principles, Rose also has her point as well. Makes me curious what Rose’s friend’s idea is… blast you, Wednesday, why can’t you come sooner?!
Geoff Appleby
You know what I’ve just realised? I don’t think I like Nate as much as I thought I did. Not into frottage? Dude. I’m sad.
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The original Treading Ground comics were created between 2003 and 2011. As such, you'll find some unfortunate hallmarks of raunchy comedies of the time. These include casual misogyny, dubious sexual situations, insensitive edgelord humor and a character using the r-slur.
While these are not typically portrayed as positive, it's definitely not how I would write the comic today, and you should know that going in. That said, there's still a lot of good stuff here.
There's also some nudity. Consider the whole comic NSFW!
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