The whole thing started because a group of people decided to get offended on purpose based on a web comic that had nothing to do with them and was not implying any political undertone beside the basic idea that rape was bad.

To be fair the people making accusations were really vile and inappropriate in their words as well. While Mike was a tongue in cheek joke that involved rape, theirs was an actual statement that said "Maybe we should kill his wife and kid and see how funny he thinks that is." Then, when called on it, they replied with…

Hmmm, I don't like you retreating and giving up just like that. It empowers the wrong clientele, really.

While it may have started as whining, his responses are what riled people up. Also if you aren't a rape victim, or trans, then you can't judge what is or isn't offensive to them.

Wait what?! RATIONAL THINKING ABOUT PENNY ARCADE?! What magical universe have I transported to?!

Well, it's nice to see that he's admitting it. I believe he was already in th-

Wow. These comments.

Pendleton Ward should buy the domain and fill it with Lemongrab.

may the gifs be ever in your favor

I was hoping Kotaku would become a lemonparty redirect.

Two words: Lemonparty HD.

....Own Lemonparty?

Well, you made ME laugh, so take a win! :)

Even if data disappears we always have lore.

Don't forget everyone's favorite mare:

What ARE the round things?

i LOVE the round things!

They have the round things