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[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Yeah, I mean there's not a big huge punchline, but this was clearly a bit of a general send-up, and also prodding at a very specific "Tim Tebow" type of muscular Christianity.

That type of Christian man is big and strong, but also extremely manicured and soft-spoken (even while saying the usual heinous shit) and "effeminate" by certain heteronormative standards. The look and vibe lends itself to fairly easy jokes about men who are closeted or so naive they don't realize they're closeted, which will needle some and maybe give others food for thought. Anybody who's spent time in the Bible Belt will have met the dude in this comic, and maybe his wife.

[–] Caffeinated_Sloth@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It also helps to be familiar with evangelical worship music. Strong Jesus-is-my-boyfriend vibes in many of those lyrics.

[–] exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Caffeinated_Sloth@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Oh that’s right! Great episode.

[–] BanMe@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Some of us have had the dude in this comic, in the garage while his wife was asleep in the house. Personally I won't do these types but they're a favorite among some of my friends.

[–] TipRing@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Don't stick your dick in crazy.