Old Blighty
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So, sometimes I wonder why Peter is so involved with this show? The themes post-Triumphant seem to run counter to everything he believes in. Daria and her sister are able to put aside their differences and form an actual bond in the last season, they let go off all those years of being nasty to each other. It shows Daria is part of the problem and holds her responsible, not the victim of an uncaring society and therefore free from any consequences. Not to mention, the popular kids are not evil baby-eaters who go out of their way to intentionally bully other students. I'd wager he's one of those folks who hold the early seasons in high regard because they are closer to his worldview. If anything, it should have grown off-putting to him since it would ultimately tell him to get over himself and grow up.
Honestly, he probably has twisted the lessons to fit his mindset. There are always those fans who see things their own way no matter what canon does (Potter fans who excuse everything the Malfoys do, those who see MCU Loki as a pure victim, etc...)
Daria may lose at times, but that could have led him to identify with her more. She's being kicked around like he was! And Daria is still an outsider because she's not on the squad or in the Fashion Club. He likely ignores the scene with Andrea at the Costco knockoff. Daria still does what she wants like Luann in the comics, in a way. And of course, never doubt the ability of someone to pretend canon doesn't exist when they can't twist it.
Did he ever have anything to say about Tom? From what I've heard, some fans back in his heyday were pretty vocal in their dislike of him.