Kurt & Karofsky

[switch842]

Just as a general curiosity, what are y'all's opinions on how Karofsky feels about Kurt? Do you think he's in love with Kurt in some weird fashion? Is it just that Kurt is the physical manifestation of what he hates about himself?

Me, I think I'm of the second mind. I don't think Karofsky is necessarily "in love" with Kurt. Yes, the kiss happened. But I do think that maybe it just stemmed from a situation where he just had all these feelings and didn't know what to do with them so they all got unleashed on Kurt. If that makes sense.

So, what so you all?

BTW - I'm pretty much spoiler free for tomorrow's episode. So, if you know specifics of what happens that has bearing on this, please do not say. Thanks!

Comments

[dragongirl3745.livejournal.com]

I don't think Karofsky's in love with Kurt. I think he's attracted to him, and I think he hates it. I think he takes that hate out on Kurt. I think Karofsky hates how he feels when he sees Kurt and he blames Kurt for that. I don't think Karofsky could love Kurt. Not with the way he's been treating him. Violence, borderline-sexual harrassment, and death threats don't make for a happy, loving relationship. (Unless the couple in question like that sort of thing, but Kurt doesn't strike me as someone who does like that sort of thing.)

Besides, didn't Kurt even tell Karofsky to his face that Karofsky wasn't his type? (I'm half asleep, can't remember.)

Karofsky needs help. From a professional. Maybe once he learns to accept and love himself, then he'll be able to love someone else.

(And by that time, Kurt and Blaine will be married and happy together. Hopeless Klainer here.)

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Kurt told Karofsky in the locker room that he wasn't his type. ("Well, guess what ham hock? You're not my type.")

Maybe once he learns to accept and love himself, then he'll be able to love someone else.

Yes. But how long will that take.....

[dragongirl3745.livejournal.com]

Ha, thought so! That scene is one I don't often go back to, but I thought I remembered that.

Not sure I really care when or if Karofsky ever comes to an understanding about himself. As long as after tonight's episode, he stays the hell away from Kurt and gets some sort of therapy, I'll be a very happy woman. (Not a Karofsky fan, obviously.)

[switch842.livejournal.com]

I sort of care in the sense that his journey is a really interesting story and I think it could be important for other people to see. You know like, gay isn't just Kurt. People like Karofsky are gay, too. Just like there's a whole rainbow if straight, there's a whole rainbow of gay. If that makes sense....

[dragongirl3745.livejournal.com]

Oh, it makes sense.

And I agree that this story could be a big help for people who are in Karofsky's situation, I think I've read that it's already helped people.

I, PERSONALLY, can't get myself to feel anything but dislike for Karofsky. But I can understand if this is helping people. I don't want closeted gay teenage boys and girls or men and women killing themselves or hurting themselves. This storyline is good, in that it's helping people. That's what's important.

I don't like Karofsky. But I DO NOT want to see him commit suicide because he can't handle being gay. I do want to see him get help, as long as his 'victim' (Kurt) isn't the one to help him. It shouldn't be Kurt's job to help his bully. That should be a therapist's job and Karofsky's parents job.

(Obviously, I have a lot of FEELINGS about this! LOL!! I really hope this makes some sense. It seems kind of rambling to me.)

[switch842.livejournal.com]

I totally get the thing about having FEELINGS about things. LOL

I can't stand Karofsky, either, really. But at the same time I feel really bad for him. I've read some spoilers about Kurt's possible involvement in the continued Karofsky storyline and I'm not sure how I feel about them. On one hand, they feel really OOC for Kurt, but also not in one sense if you remember some of the other things he's done. I don't know. I guess we'll find out in about 5 hours!!!