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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | It looks like [[Randall]] has been playing with his Apple device after installing the recently released {{w|iOS 8}} update. The comic is referencing the autocomplete function on the iOS virtual keyboard (aka [[1031: | + | It looks like [[Randall]] has been playing with his Apple device after installing the recently released {{w|iOS 8}} update. The comic is referencing the autocomplete function on the iOS virtual keyboard (aka [[1031: s/keyboard/leopard/|leopard]]). A comparable feature is also available on other operating systems, like Android. When the phrase, for example, "Revenge is a dish best served" is typed, the keyboard will suggest “by” followed by “a” then “group” and so on. |
The following movies are referenced: | The following movies are referenced: | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | ! Movie | + | !Movie |
− | ! Character & Situation | + | !Character & Situation |
− | ! Full Quote | + | !Full Quote |
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|[http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0026631/quotes Sherlock Holmes] | |[http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0026631/quotes Sherlock Holmes] | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:'''Movie quotes''' | :'''Movie quotes''' | ||
− | :[Top picture shows a line typed on an iPhone] | + | :[Top picture shows a line typed on an iPhone.] |
:Elementary, my dear | :Elementary, my dear | ||
− | :[Then the next line shows the words suggested by the virtual keyboard] | + | :[Then the next line shows the words suggested by the virtual keyboard.] |
:Friend | Lord | Friends | :Friend | Lord | Friends | ||
− | :[Below are the visible part of keyboard. In the second line only the top of the letters can be seen] | + | :[Below are the visible part of keyboard. In the second line only the top of the letters can be seen.] |
:QWERTYUIOP | :QWERTYUIOP | ||
:ASDFGHJKL | :ASDFGHJKL | ||
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:According to iOS 8 keyboard predictions | :According to iOS 8 keyboard predictions | ||
:[For each of the six pictures a part of the text is black, and the other part is light grey. Below the black text is written in bold letters.] | :[For each of the six pictures a part of the text is black, and the other part is light grey. Below the black text is written in bold letters.] | ||
− | :[Picture 1: Cueball stands with a | + | :[Picture 1: Cueball stands with a machine gun.] |
:Cueball: '''Say hello to my little''' sister and my mom and my dad and my friends | :Cueball: '''Say hello to my little''' sister and my mom and my dad and my friends | ||
− | :[Picture 2: A girl stands next to her dog with a basket] | + | :[Picture 2: A girl stands next to her dog with a basket.] |
:Girl: '''Toto, I've a feeling we're not''' going to the gym today | :Girl: '''Toto, I've a feeling we're not''' going to the gym today | ||
− | :[Picture 3: Bond talks to Megan] | + | :[Picture 3: Bond talks to Megan.] |
:James Bond: '''Bond, James Bond''' yields | :James Bond: '''Bond, James Bond''' yields | ||
− | :[Picture 4: A pilot operates his plane and talks to Cueball behind him] | + | :[Picture 4: A pilot operates his plane and talks to Cueball behind him.] |
:Pilot: '''I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch''' me play the piano | :Pilot: '''I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch''' me play the piano | ||
− | :[Picture 5: A guy with dark hair stands behind a jagged edge] | + | :[Picture 5: A guy with dark hair stands behind a jagged edge.] |
:Goonie: '''Goonies never say''' anything | :Goonie: '''Goonies never say''' anything | ||
− | :[Picture 6: A dwarf with long beard and helmet stands with an axe] | + | :[Picture 6: A dwarf with long beard and helmet stands with an axe.] |
:Off panel left: '''You have my sword.''' | :Off panel left: '''You have my sword.''' | ||
:Off panel right: '''And my bow.''' | :Off panel right: '''And my bow.''' |
Revision as of 07:43, 30 November 2014
Explanation
It looks like Randall has been playing with his Apple device after installing the recently released iOS 8 update. The comic is referencing the autocomplete function on the iOS virtual keyboard (aka leopard). A comparable feature is also available on other operating systems, like Android. When the phrase, for example, "Revenge is a dish best served" is typed, the keyboard will suggest “by” followed by “a” then “group” and so on.
The following movies are referenced:
Movie | Character & Situation | Full Quote |
---|---|---|
Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes explaining his deductions to his assistant, Watson | "Elementary, my dear Watson." (paraphrased in several movies, never actually used in the books) |
Scarface (1983) | Scarface is holding an M16, defending his house from Sosa's gunmen, shouting to attackers. | "You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!" |
The Wizard of Oz (1939) | Dorothy with her dog, Toto, in munchkin land. | "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." |
James Bond | Bond introducing himself, while holding trademark martini. | "Bond, James Bond." (nothing follows). |
Serenity (2005) | Wash, at the controls of Serenity. | "I am a leaf on the wind - watch how I soar." |
The Goonies (1985) | Mikey standing at the pool in the wishing well, encouraging his troop of misfits to continue on their journey. | "Goonies never say die!" |
The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Aragorn, Legolas & Gimli pledge allegiance to protect the ring bearer on their mission to destroy the ring. | Aragorn: "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword." Legolas: "And you have my bow." Gimli: "And *my* axe." |
The Princess Bride (1987) | Inigo Montoya facing the six fingered man, the man he swore a vendetta against for killing his dad. | "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." |
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982) | Khan paraphrasing Shakespeare to justify his vengeance. | "Revenge is a dish best served cold" (e.g. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982): Khan: "...do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold?") |
Braveheart (1995) | Wallace rallying his Scottish army before a seemingly hopeless battle against the British. | "They may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!" |
An older comic 1068: Swiftkey is also about keyboard predictions, but without any preceding text (by the Swiftkey keyboard application instead of the iOS 8 keyboard).
Transcript
- Movie quotes
- [Top picture shows a line typed on an iPhone.]
- Elementary, my dear
- [Then the next line shows the words suggested by the virtual keyboard.]
- Friend | Lord | Friends
- [Below are the visible part of keyboard. In the second line only the top of the letters can be seen.]
- QWERTYUIOP
- ASDFGHJKL
- [Below is a new sub heading above six pictures arranged in two rows]
- According to iOS 8 keyboard predictions
- [For each of the six pictures a part of the text is black, and the other part is light grey. Below the black text is written in bold letters.]
- [Picture 1: Cueball stands with a machine gun.]
- Cueball: Say hello to my little sister and my mom and my dad and my friends
- [Picture 2: A girl stands next to her dog with a basket.]
- Girl: Toto, I've a feeling we're not going to the gym today
- [Picture 3: Bond talks to Megan.]
- James Bond: Bond, James Bond yields
- [Picture 4: A pilot operates his plane and talks to Cueball behind him.]
- Pilot: I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch me play the piano
- [Picture 5: A guy with dark hair stands behind a jagged edge.]
- Goonie: Goonies never say anything
- [Picture 6: A dwarf with long beard and helmet stands with an axe.]
- Off panel left: You have my sword.
- Off panel right: And my bow.
- Dwarf: And my dad
Discussion
XKCD references on the XKCD wiki? Who would've thought... 141.101.104.197 06:58, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
- I'm so meta even this acronym.
- Just saying... 108.162.217.125 07:58, 29 September 2014 (UTC)BK201
I believe that the ios word prediction is personalised based on your previous sentences. My Android autocomplete comes up with "Elementary, my feast of the United Kingdom", and "Toto, I've a feeling we're not going to Switzerland"... --Pudder (talk) 07:53, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
- I imagine it is, but it's still interesting to see the defaults before you've added much to the dictionary. I believe this is what Randall is up to. 108.162.216.209 13:00, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
What about adding a reference to XKCD Questions[1]? --Jkotek
Wasn't there XKCD comics about keyboard prediction starting from blank state? --JakubNarebski (talk) 09:57, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
- [2] You're welcome. 141.101.89.217 10:04, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
I thought some of the humor for the LoTR reference was the Gimli's dad was a character in The Hobbit. Obviously, Randall didn't work this in, but it could've affected his choice to feature this one in the comic Djbrasier (talk) 16:35, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Given the outcome of the Scottish referendum on secession, it seems to me that the iOS-updated version of Wallace's quote is perfectly appropriate. --141.101.64.125 23:01, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
Wallace didn't fight the British, he fought the English. 141.101.98.19 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
Incomplete, anyone? Or is this wiki just goigo explain jokes Randall himself has made? It's probably the latter case, since nobody seems to have had a problem in four years. 172.68.46.41 05:49, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
William Wallace's quote actually goes "They can take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom". 172.68.253.149 01:59, 30 June 2019 (UTC)
Shouldn't the quote shown in the illustration at the top be explained too? It's not a movie per se, but still. --Theanswertolifetheuniverseandeverything (talk) 00:57, 29 March 2020 (UTC)
- Done. 172.69.68.106 19:56, 22 October 2021 (UTC)
I have iOS 17, so let's see what it does!
Say hello to my little [brother for me] Toto, I have a feeling we're not [going to be able to get a good deal on the new car] Bond, James Bond [and I are going to be in the same boat as you] I am a leaf on the wind. Watch [and I am a little bit of a bit of a mess] Goonies never say [no] You have my sword. - And my bow. - And my [heart] Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You [can call me at your convenience to discuss the issue] Revenge is a dish best served [with a little bit of salt] They may take our lives, but they'll never take our [breath away]
108.162.216.228 00:01, 2 May 2024 (UTC)