How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Dude, you are not a shallow party boy. Anybody that'd say that doesn't know the first thing about you." (12.18)
Sutter may not be a shallow party boy, but it doesn't seem like he's giving people much of a chance to figure that out. It seems like Ricky might be the only one who knows the real Sutter.
Quote #2
A couple of friends – or quasi friends, actually – call out, "What's the rush, Sutter?" and "Yeah, is there a fire or a party?" But I don't have time to trade jokes right now. (20.17)
Sutter sees this as friendly teasing as he runs to meet up with Aimee, maybe even a sign of how popular he is. But just like when Aimee didn't get the jab about her coat at the party, he's oblivious to the mean little jab.
Quote #3
At the keg, the three dudes in line turn and give me a salute. I'm just the kind of guy people like to see at a party, I guess. (29.12)
Uh, you guess? We guess Sutter doesn't know exactly what his reputation is, since he can't see that these guys were making fun of him. We're not saying you should always try to fit in, but if even guys standing in line for a drink are suggesting you drink too much—well, maybe you should re-examine your life choices.
Quote #4
"Sure," she says. "Thanks." Not even one sarcastic remark about me and beer to go along with it. (31.6)
Aw, isn't that sweet. Cassidy shows Sutter that she loves him by biting down any sarcastic public remarks about his drinking. After all, true love is enabling your ex-boyfriend to destroy his life by protecting his reputation—right?
Quote #5
Now, you'd think everybody would get into the spirit and want to sing along but no. They're like, "Give it up, Sutter. We want to hear Taylor play some real music," and "Aren't you supposed to be in rehab?" (36.33)
What's baffling is that Sutter really expects these kids, who are listening to Christian rock at a quiet private birthday party (which is at a hotel because why?), to want to join in his raunchy song. Really, Sutter? Way to read the situation.
Quote #6
"If you keep at it, maybe you can change her into as big an idiot as you are." (41.19)
Sutter just can't stop with the excuses, not just to Krystal here, but to himself and everyone else. He's not making Aimee into a drunk, oh no. Now, we're no Krystal fans—but we have to admit that she has a point.
Quote #7
"I guess I was always like some of the other guys – I figured you were kind of a joke, but you're not. A long way from it." (43.37)
Once Marcus gets to know Sutter and asks him for help with Cassidy, he concludes he's not bad. Hm. Maybe Sutter shouldn't keep all his relationships so superficial—it seems like people actually like him better once they get to know him.
Quote #8
Okay, so a couple of people call out, "Go home, dumba-," but who cares? The ones who get it are on my side. "Way to go, Sutter," they tell me. (52.27)
Finally, Sutter's realizing that he doesn't exactly have the biggest fan club. Thing is, he still doesn't care. As far as he's concerned, anyone who isn't on his side just "doesn't get it." It's easy to ignore your bad rep if you don't think anyone else's viewpoint is valid.