An internet search reveals that "cowering" or "flinching at sudden movements" and "shrinking from physical contact" are indicators of physical abuse, though not one of the more commonly listed ones.
Needless to say, I didn't think this 4koma was as funny as the others.
So the previous comics, featuring a young girl being beaten, stabbed, burned, etc. were funnier than her just shaking in fear?
Well, I suppose this is just a part of refuge in audacity: If you make abuse completely over the top, it isn't as offensive as when it's genuinely displayed.
nazriel said: An internet search reveals that "cowering" or "flinching at sudden movements" and "shrinking from physical contact" are indicators of physical abuse, though not one of the more commonly listed ones.
Needless to say, I didn't think this 4koma was as funny as the others.
oh cool, then that means I was abused. "It is probably because you've done something sinful." my ass
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