Notice when cartman says “kyle I love you babe” we see that kyle is genuinely surprised and not angry. It’s only when cartman says “when we kiss..” kyle became angry cuz cartman was lying about the kiss +
In the beginning of cartman’s speech, there’s a possibility that kyle genuinely believed that cartman was actually confessing to him which cause him to panic for a bit. I think kyle deep down knows that cartman has feelings for him
when you see mischaracterisation for a character you don't necessarily care about but it's so incorrect you'd almost defend a character you dislike in the name of media literacy. like yes this character is awful but at least let the hate come from an educated place
i’m not above mischaracterizing for angst but if you make cartman this big evil abusive manipulator and kyle a poor hapless victim who can’t stand up for himself i am going to laugh in your face