I actually like Sandy’s quick comeback in the first panel more than the “real” joke of today’s strip. I’m trying to demonstrate something about Chuck and Sandy’s relationship, where even though he totally put his feelings for her out in the open and she flat out rejected him, (it happened here) they are still able to be friends, and even joke about it. I have a few friends like that, and I think it’s kindof a special thing that happens rarely. Usually when you throw out the “I have feelings for you” card, if it’s not mutual, then the preexisting friendship falls apart. But sometimes it doesn’t, and it creates a fun outlet for good jokes between friends.

Of course, saying all that, I’m not sure Chuck is totally “over” Sandy yet, so we’ll have to see how it plays out and if he’s able to completely move on. Of course, Sandy’s little manipulative jab today probably isn’t helping the situation…