NumberOneWinner
Saoszuc
Why is everyone going on about Aang's maturity? She should have dumped him for being a
sexist, self-absorbed p***k, no matter what his age.
Care to give an example?
You mean aside from "The Ember Island Players", which singlehandedly stamped him as a jackass forever? How Aang puts unwanted pressure on Katara? "We kissed at the invasion, and I thought we were going to be together. But we're not." It's got the same emotionally manipulating tone as "We've been on three dates; why haven't you given me a b*****b by now?" Or perhaps more like emotional blackmail than simple social pressure: "If you really cared about me, you'd do what I want instead of listening to your own feelings." She tries to deflect him, but he won't let the issue go - to the point of kissing her right after her "******** off if you please sir". No - that's sexual harassment, and I
don't have to take it.
Aang dismisses Katara's opinions and treats her like s**t if she won't take his BS ("The Warriors of Kyoshi", "The Avatar State", "The Runaway" ). He manipulates her and Sokka to keep them with him rather than let them go see their father ("Bato of the Water Tribe" ). He won't listen to Jeong Jeong's level-headed warnings and refusals ("The Deserter" ), and likewise decides he's wiser than Guru Pathik ("The Guru" ).
Yes, he's also occasionally selfless, thoughtful, insightful, and kind. But he comes off as any other patriarchal dudebro. It leaves one hell of a sour taste.
Give me Zuko over this a*****e any day. At least Zuko understands that he needs to fundamentally change as a person.