User blog comment:WildJackal/Sam beating Freddie a sign that she loves him?/@comment-2032682-20110717205458

The idea that their "game" = "hidden feelings of love" is one-sided at best, and not supported by canon at worst.

I believe their 'game' is simply refusing to admit to the world and to each other that they are friends, that they care for each other as friends. That they don't want to stop because if they stop they open themselves up to hurt, because they will no longer be able to use the excuse "I hate Sam/Freddie anyway".

Freddie knew the two girls since 6th grade. And immediately 'fell' for Carly .. love at first sight you could say. It doesn't make sense to me for Freddie to want Carly.. but then have 'hidden feelings' for Sam that he hides by playing "their game" and that 'stopping the game' would mean admitting this secret love. Freddie's feelings for Carly were never portrayed as being wishywashy or 'second choice' or conflicted.

Sam.. I wouldn't specifically rule it out, but I think the evidence supports the idea that it's about friendship and not love.

I think Seddie fans take Dan's response far beyond his intention. It's a big stretch go from "Do you really think they hate each other, they are just playing a game and are afraid to stop" which was his response, then taking that to mean "Their game is they both love each other and are afraid to stop playing because it would mean they had to admit they love each other."