I think that Deltarune fandom at large has a flaw and it's called "taking character's words way too literally" and perceiving facts at the surface level. I am seeing this tendency with Flowery and comparing him with major antagonists from other chapters, and guys, just because he appears outwardly more confident doesn't mean he is any more competent or that his motivation isn't any more flawed. He just has pretty privilege.
"That little freak ripped be off" had done irreparable damages to the Spamton characterization before FRIEND became relevant again. Only then people started realizing how absurd that claim is. Like, really? Not a single grain of salt?











