>>92096749I will note that with...like, two exceptions that every Patty episode involved Doug inconveniencing her or hurting her feelings in some way. He was somehow able to beat her at every sport/game they played which upset her, he *destroyed the home she was born in*, they were handcuffed together, and she caught him in that lie about how good of an equestrian he was which put himself in danger.
I mean, Patty herself seemed like a nice girl and all, but Doug wanted her to worship him when you think about it.
In theory the show is supposed to be comfort food for insecure shy-guys, but like you said, Doug was egotistical as fuck. Any situation where he should by rights fail or mess up typically results in him lucking out so he never really wises up like real kids do when the girl they like doesn't reciprocate their feelings or they have to, like, you know, face the consequences of their mistakes. Accidentally breaking your neighbor's grill and the situation all works out is one thing. But friends actually will move away or the bully you hate will one-up you and nothing you do can top it.
