Sure, Dave was kind of obnoxious telling Ben what Leslie felt, but I think him dismissing their relationship was more posturing than anything else. I can't imagine him saying the same thing to Leslie or blame him for not wanting to be nice to her new boyfriend, really. But the handcuffing and what followed was over the top and felt OOC, I agree.
I think it could have been funny if Dave didn't know Ben was more than her campaign manager
Exactly! Dave could've shown up somewhere, her house, the Parks Dept...wherever, looking for her and finding Ben instead. Ben would've known who Dave was. Dave would not have known who Ben was and Ben would've been intimidated by him being a cop while at the same time trying to play it cool and be nice about it. And yes, if Dave found Ben to be effeminate throughout it all and started to wonder about Ben's intentions, that would have been even more hilarious. Later Leslie could've shown up - or not. She and Ben could've just run into him again at the police party to get a scene between the three of them as well. Either way, it feels like this story could have been awkward and funny and sweet without those more problematic Dave moments.
I think it could have been funny if Dave didn't know Ben was more than her campaign manager
Exactly! Dave could've shown up somewhere, her house, the Parks Dept...wherever, looking for her and finding Ben instead. Ben would've known who Dave was. Dave would not have known who Ben was and Ben would've been intimidated by him being a cop while at the same time trying to play it cool and be nice about it. And yes, if Dave found Ben to be effeminate throughout it all and started to wonder about Ben's intentions, that would have been even more hilarious. Later Leslie could've shown up - or not. She and Ben could've just run into him again at the police party to get a scene between the three of them as well. Either way, it feels like this story could have been awkward and funny and sweet without those more problematic Dave moments.
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