Editing 330: Indecision
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | These two friends (both presumably male, since female characters in [[xkcd]] are depicted with hair) are surprisingly cavalier in taking the suggestion to engage in sexual experimentation to alleviate boredom. Even if both men are gay, the fact that they're friends (as the rule in the book describes them) suggests that they are not currently having sex on a regular basis. In this case - and even more so if the friends are heterosexual - most people would not take the book's suggestion | + | These two friends (both presumably male, since female characters in [[xkcd]] are depicted with hair) are surprisingly cavalier in taking the suggestion to engage in sexual experimentation to alleviate boredom. Even if both men are gay, the fact that they're friends (as the rule in the book describes them) suggests that they are not currently having sex on a regular basis. In this case - and even more so if the friends are heterosexual - most people would not take the book's suggestion and it may even make them feel embarrassed and awkward. |
The book that one of the [[Cueball]]s grabs appears to be some sort of all-encompassing rule book, its reach including the social sphere. Obviously this book is fictional, but the line "I think there's a rule about this" sounds like a reference to folk "rules" or guidelines like the "{{w|five-second rule}}." | The book that one of the [[Cueball]]s grabs appears to be some sort of all-encompassing rule book, its reach including the social sphere. Obviously this book is fictional, but the line "I think there's a rule about this" sounds like a reference to folk "rules" or guidelines like the "{{w|five-second rule}}." | ||
− | {{w|Crisco}} is a brand of shortening, a fat that is solid at room temperature and frequently used in baking | + | {{w|Crisco}} is a brand of shortening, a fat that is solid at room temperature and frequently used in baking. In this instance it's implied that it will be used as a sexual lubricant. Because Crisco is not commonly used as a sexual lubricant, their intended use of it hearkens back to the suggestion to engage in sexual ''experimentation'' rather than typical sexual activity. Crisco was referenced again in a sexual context in the title text of [[414: Mistranslations]] and later as a part of a weird dream also in the title text of [[557: Students]]. |
The title text could be spoken by either one of the characters or [[Randall]]. It attempts to preempt any awkwardness or judgment the reader may have about this situation by transferring responsibility to the rule book. | The title text could be spoken by either one of the characters or [[Randall]]. It attempts to preempt any awkwardness or judgment the reader may have about this situation by transferring responsibility to the rule book. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Cueball: So what do you want to do? | :Cueball: So what do you want to do? | ||
:Friend: Still no ideas. | :Friend: Still no ideas. | ||
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:[The book of rules is opened to the following: | :[The book of rules is opened to the following: | ||
:RULE social.b.99.1 | :RULE social.b.99.1 | ||
− | :If friends spend more than 60 minutes deciding what to do, they must default to sexual experimentation. | + | :If friends spend more than 60 minutes deciding what to do, they must default to sexual experimentation.] |
:[Cueball is standing, holding the book. The friend is in the process of standing up.] | :[Cueball is standing, holding the book. The friend is in the process of standing up.] | ||
:Cueball: Huh. | :Cueball: Huh. | ||
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:Cueball: Me neither. | :Cueball: Me neither. | ||
:Friend: I'll go get the Crisco. | :Friend: I'll go get the Crisco. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} |