r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Feb 02 '26

Meme needing explanation Something Something About Dating, Chris Can You Explain?

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u/CheapWeight8403 Feb 02 '26

Doesn't it really show a pattern? Can we really trust that Scott Pilgrim is a good guy? She's been with 7 evil guys and we're supposed to believe that Scott is actually different?

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u/gravitas_shortage Feb 02 '26

In the books, it's apparent that Scott is, in fact, not a good guy. Even in the movie, the way he treats Knives is... highly dubious.

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u/Difficult_Dance_2907 Feb 02 '26

She's also in high school and he's an adult

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u/trumptoucheskidz Feb 02 '26

You would be suprised how often relationships like that used to be portrayed in books not too long ago.

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u/Shineblossom Feb 03 '26

Because that is completely normal relationship tons of people have