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{{ComicHeader|105|May 22, 2006}}
| number    = 105
 
| date      = May 22, 2006
 
| title    = Parallel Universe
 
| image    = parallel_universe.jpg
 
| titletext = It's possible. Better to be on the safe side.
 
}}
 
  
==Explanation==
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[[File:parallel_universe.jpg]]
[[Cueball]] has (by some ritual, judging by the {{w|pentagram}}) summoned himself from a {{w|Multiverse|parallel universe}}. [[Hairy]] suggests that Cueball should take advantage of this rare opportunity and {{w|Making out|make out}} with his other self.
 
  
In the third panel, Cueball seems to turn his head in response to the unexpected response. Hairy suggests that Cueball should make out with him instead, since he could also vanish at any moment. This indicates that Hairy may be attracted to Cueball, and he may have made the previous suggestion with the ulterior, voyeuristic motive of observing two attractive people making out with each other.
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== Image Text ==
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It's possible. Better to be on the safe side.
  
The title text is ambiguous. It could mean that Cueball should not risk his other self disappearing, or it could mean that the risk is Hairy disappearing.
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== Explanation ==
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[[Cueball]] is (by some ritual, judging by the pentagram) having Cueball' over from a parallel universe. At first, [[Megan]] is fully supportive of Cueball making out with himself, “while the time lasts”, but then she turns inward, questioning: “Would I want to see my men making out with anyone other than me? ”, and quickly realizing: “NO!”. So she threatens Cueball in the last panel: “You know, if you make out, be happy without me”.
  
Making out with yourself is also mentioned in [[267: Choices: Part 4]].
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The image text is a reflection of this thought. Be sure to have unconditional support of your significant other before you make love to yourself.
  
==Transcript==
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{{Comic discussion}}
:[Cueball and Hairy are standing next to a large pentagram with candles at the points. A figure is hovering above it in a wave of energy.]
 
:Cueball: Sweet. I summoned myself from a parallel universe.
 
:Hairy: You know, he could vanish at any moment.
 
:Hairy: You should take this chance to make out with yourself.
 
:Hairy: . . . You know, '''<u>I</u>''' could vanish at any moment.
 
  
{{comic discussion}}
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[[Category:Comics|0105]]
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]
 
[[Category:Homosexuality]]
 
[[Category:Multiple Cueballs]]
 
[[Category:Comics featuring Hairy]]
 

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