A Discussion about PeanutxGrape (Warning Long)
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:31 am
Hello everyone!
Let me first off apologize upfront for anything that may sound bad or wrong. I am relatively new to the phrase, "furry", and new to the culture of anthropomorphic art. I've only really known about this lifestyle for about 6 months to a year. That should be without saying, I'm also new to Housepets. I've only recently discovered this comic and I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed myself thus far. In the past week, I've read all the comics up to date and wanted to voice my opinion on the matter; should Penut and Grape be together. I wanted to make this topic quickly because of everything that I've seen and read is still fresh. I hope you can bare through the length of this because I believe I make some good key points and would like to also compare to a real life scenario. But Remember, this is all My Opinion. From the top =)
First off, my view towards Max. Let me begin by saying, he is an important character and is needed. He's the type of cat you don't want to mess with. If you do, he'll find a way to get to you. Unlike Bino who will always find the dirtiest trick in the book, but having to answer to his friends later, makes him less of a threat. Now what I don't like about Max is how he connected with Grape. Max didn't know Grape was a girl. When he did find out, he all of a sudden had to have her. Now you could say the same with Penut, but Penut and Grape already had a strong connection. When Penut found out,(again in my opinion) the connection he had towards her both grew and changed. Not to sound sexual, but it was like something awoke in him. He didn't know what it was at first, all he knew is that his best friend is now a girl.
Now through the story, Penut discovers who he is. He finds that he very affectionate towards Grape and realizes he has a crush. He begins to realize the feelings he has towards her is much different then any other he's had. Now this is where it gets a little bit tricky. Penut and Grape have always considered each other as friends. I don't think I ever read anywhere about anyone's views within the comic towards Grape and Penut being as brother and sister. They've always been considered as "great friends". I could be wrong. Now sadly in their universe it's about the same as ours. We love our pets and would do anything for them, but the connection we have towards them is different to say your mother or daughter. You could argue that some owners feel a greater bond then others, which I would agree with. But as you can see through out the series, Pets are still considered, Pets. Even with the newly engaged King and Bailey, Bailey's owner was only concerned about the end product, Puppies. Or in a more definitive answer, Money. All he really carried about was that if he still owned Bailey and what would happen to their puppies. So with that said, any legality actions that could conspire between Penut and Grape or the sandwich family, is out the window in my opinion.
Another very important point I'd like to make is how Grape and Penut finally discussed the crush that Penut had towards her. It was there where a decision was made. Grape being the more mature one and the girl, could have been disgusted. She could have been like, "Eww you're my brother", or "Penut I don't see you that way", or even "Penut you and I are of two different species". But she didn't. She accepted the crush in a sense with a peck on the cheek. They both realize they should be with their own kind, but they also feel something toward each other. Both society and their natural instincts for self preservation tells them it's wrong to be with each other, but their hearts say differently. As my 70 year old grandmother told me when I showed her Avatar, "Love's love. You can't fight it. Being different doesn't matter to love". I believe Pete and some other characters through out the comic so far, have talked about how humans are always concerned with self preservation. Always worrying about a legacy to leave behind and how they forget what life is really about. A lesson I myself need to learn and realize.
Something that has both bothered and confused me though is what Grape and Penut have done since they've realized they have a special bond between each other. It's been shown in a few panels where Penut and Grape are cuddling. Which is fine, but in this comic it's more of a boyfriend girlfriend thing to do. I've often felt like both Penut and Grape are cheating on each other, as well as Max and Tarot are being cheated on. The scene where all four of them use Tarot's abilities to role-play the Pridelands and use Penut's reality is where I thought Tarot would find out his crush for Grape. Through the series I've been both worrying and anticipating that Tarot would say something to Penut about his crush, but nothing has been said so far. I know I shouldn't, but I'm hoping something will. The same goes for both Fido and Sabrina. There's nothing that's been said yet, but I have a feeling something soon will come up.
Now I believe I have a different insight then others. I have a younger brother who is almost 20 years old, but technically he's not my brother, only on paper. Even more technically he wasn't my brother on paper until I was 12. Family issues I care not to discuss about, didn't matter to us. We've know each other since I was about three years old, so it's like he's always been there. We have photo's of us that I have no recollection of, so even though we're not blood brothers, we still consider our self's as brothers. With all that said, I believe it's still different between Grape and Penut. Even if my brother was my sister, I'd still consider her as my sister. With Penut though, he remembers. The scene where he's talking to Res and explains how he use to be a single pet and how they rescued Grape, in my opinion, is a different connection then that of mine. Instead of seeing her as his sister, he viewed her as a friend. Even the Sandwich's agreed that Penut needed a "friend" to play with. If I remember correctly, they discussed this at the pound where Grape was being held.
So in conclusion to everything, I believe Grape and Penut should be a couple somewhere through the series or at least investigate the idea and see where it leads them. Every time someone suggests to Grape about being a dog lover, she immediately becomes defensive. Which only in turn becomes more evident that she is. Since inter species love is Taboo, it makes both Grape and Penut being together one heck of a story. The drama that it would cause along with what's happening in the background with Pete and his Foes dueling in the dynamic game that's being played, would make it even more since for Grape and Penut to be together. Especially since Pete wants both man and beast to be as one equal. I can also see the drama that would ensue if/when Fido and Sabrina are also found out. It would be very interesting to see how Penut and Grape would react to all of it as well.
*So thank you all for reading and sticking through it. Remember this is just my opinion and views towards the series. I will do my very best to defend what I have written. I'm not an expert, but I'll try my hardest. To Rick Griffen, if you read this, know that am for Grape and Penut becoming a couple, but whatever you do not take my opinion to heart. I'm just a mere fan that loves your work. Whatever you decide and feels right in your heart, do it. I am 100% behind whatever and wherever you take your series.
If you're wondering why I made this topic, it is to only further understand the series and why people believe Grape and Penut should And should not be a couple. While I was reading, I kept pushing forward hoping to see what was to become of Grape and Penut, but as we know nothing has happened yet. I searched this topic a bit before posting this, but found little to no answers to why or if they are a couple or not. So with that said, I have been slightly confused as to weather or not they are really a couple.
But as always Thanks for reading. =)
Let me first off apologize upfront for anything that may sound bad or wrong. I am relatively new to the phrase, "furry", and new to the culture of anthropomorphic art. I've only really known about this lifestyle for about 6 months to a year. That should be without saying, I'm also new to Housepets. I've only recently discovered this comic and I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed myself thus far. In the past week, I've read all the comics up to date and wanted to voice my opinion on the matter; should Penut and Grape be together. I wanted to make this topic quickly because of everything that I've seen and read is still fresh. I hope you can bare through the length of this because I believe I make some good key points and would like to also compare to a real life scenario. But Remember, this is all My Opinion. From the top =)
First off, my view towards Max. Let me begin by saying, he is an important character and is needed. He's the type of cat you don't want to mess with. If you do, he'll find a way to get to you. Unlike Bino who will always find the dirtiest trick in the book, but having to answer to his friends later, makes him less of a threat. Now what I don't like about Max is how he connected with Grape. Max didn't know Grape was a girl. When he did find out, he all of a sudden had to have her. Now you could say the same with Penut, but Penut and Grape already had a strong connection. When Penut found out,(again in my opinion) the connection he had towards her both grew and changed. Not to sound sexual, but it was like something awoke in him. He didn't know what it was at first, all he knew is that his best friend is now a girl.
Now through the story, Penut discovers who he is. He finds that he very affectionate towards Grape and realizes he has a crush. He begins to realize the feelings he has towards her is much different then any other he's had. Now this is where it gets a little bit tricky. Penut and Grape have always considered each other as friends. I don't think I ever read anywhere about anyone's views within the comic towards Grape and Penut being as brother and sister. They've always been considered as "great friends". I could be wrong. Now sadly in their universe it's about the same as ours. We love our pets and would do anything for them, but the connection we have towards them is different to say your mother or daughter. You could argue that some owners feel a greater bond then others, which I would agree with. But as you can see through out the series, Pets are still considered, Pets. Even with the newly engaged King and Bailey, Bailey's owner was only concerned about the end product, Puppies. Or in a more definitive answer, Money. All he really carried about was that if he still owned Bailey and what would happen to their puppies. So with that said, any legality actions that could conspire between Penut and Grape or the sandwich family, is out the window in my opinion.
Another very important point I'd like to make is how Grape and Penut finally discussed the crush that Penut had towards her. It was there where a decision was made. Grape being the more mature one and the girl, could have been disgusted. She could have been like, "Eww you're my brother", or "Penut I don't see you that way", or even "Penut you and I are of two different species". But she didn't. She accepted the crush in a sense with a peck on the cheek. They both realize they should be with their own kind, but they also feel something toward each other. Both society and their natural instincts for self preservation tells them it's wrong to be with each other, but their hearts say differently. As my 70 year old grandmother told me when I showed her Avatar, "Love's love. You can't fight it. Being different doesn't matter to love". I believe Pete and some other characters through out the comic so far, have talked about how humans are always concerned with self preservation. Always worrying about a legacy to leave behind and how they forget what life is really about. A lesson I myself need to learn and realize.
Something that has both bothered and confused me though is what Grape and Penut have done since they've realized they have a special bond between each other. It's been shown in a few panels where Penut and Grape are cuddling. Which is fine, but in this comic it's more of a boyfriend girlfriend thing to do. I've often felt like both Penut and Grape are cheating on each other, as well as Max and Tarot are being cheated on. The scene where all four of them use Tarot's abilities to role-play the Pridelands and use Penut's reality is where I thought Tarot would find out his crush for Grape. Through the series I've been both worrying and anticipating that Tarot would say something to Penut about his crush, but nothing has been said so far. I know I shouldn't, but I'm hoping something will. The same goes for both Fido and Sabrina. There's nothing that's been said yet, but I have a feeling something soon will come up.
Now I believe I have a different insight then others. I have a younger brother who is almost 20 years old, but technically he's not my brother, only on paper. Even more technically he wasn't my brother on paper until I was 12. Family issues I care not to discuss about, didn't matter to us. We've know each other since I was about three years old, so it's like he's always been there. We have photo's of us that I have no recollection of, so even though we're not blood brothers, we still consider our self's as brothers. With all that said, I believe it's still different between Grape and Penut. Even if my brother was my sister, I'd still consider her as my sister. With Penut though, he remembers. The scene where he's talking to Res and explains how he use to be a single pet and how they rescued Grape, in my opinion, is a different connection then that of mine. Instead of seeing her as his sister, he viewed her as a friend. Even the Sandwich's agreed that Penut needed a "friend" to play with. If I remember correctly, they discussed this at the pound where Grape was being held.
So in conclusion to everything, I believe Grape and Penut should be a couple somewhere through the series or at least investigate the idea and see where it leads them. Every time someone suggests to Grape about being a dog lover, she immediately becomes defensive. Which only in turn becomes more evident that she is. Since inter species love is Taboo, it makes both Grape and Penut being together one heck of a story. The drama that it would cause along with what's happening in the background with Pete and his Foes dueling in the dynamic game that's being played, would make it even more since for Grape and Penut to be together. Especially since Pete wants both man and beast to be as one equal. I can also see the drama that would ensue if/when Fido and Sabrina are also found out. It would be very interesting to see how Penut and Grape would react to all of it as well.
*So thank you all for reading and sticking through it. Remember this is just my opinion and views towards the series. I will do my very best to defend what I have written. I'm not an expert, but I'll try my hardest. To Rick Griffen, if you read this, know that am for Grape and Penut becoming a couple, but whatever you do not take my opinion to heart. I'm just a mere fan that loves your work. Whatever you decide and feels right in your heart, do it. I am 100% behind whatever and wherever you take your series.
If you're wondering why I made this topic, it is to only further understand the series and why people believe Grape and Penut should And should not be a couple. While I was reading, I kept pushing forward hoping to see what was to become of Grape and Penut, but as we know nothing has happened yet. I searched this topic a bit before posting this, but found little to no answers to why or if they are a couple or not. So with that said, I have been slightly confused as to weather or not they are really a couple.
But as always Thanks for reading. =)