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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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+ | [[Megan]] does a speech like the former US-President {{w|John F. Kennedy|John F. Kennedy (JFK)}} did. JFK was assassinated fifty years ago on 22. November 1963. He did announce the Moon Program but he also was responsible for the Vietnam War, the {{w|Bay of Pigs Invasion|Pig Bay}} disaster, and much more violent actions from the US. At the latest panel Megan realises that she has to calm down the mass of people at the auditorium. | ||
− | + | The comic and the title text both parody the motivational quote attributed to {{w|Les_Brown_(speaker)|Leslie Brown}}, which originally says, "Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." | |
− | The title text invokes another literal interpretation of the phrase - if a space vehicle aims at the Moon and misses, it will end up in a new orbit, possibly (depending on its velocity) escaping from the Earth-Moon system and following a separate but nearby orbit around the Sun | + | In the original form, the quote is figurative, meant to inspire people to pursue ambitious goals, reasoning that even if they fail to achieve them, they may still accomplish other great things while trying. The comic and title text, on the other hand, attempt to interpret the quote literally, exploring the humorous aspects of doing so. |
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+ | The comic is also referencing the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RightBehindMe common comedy trope] of someone talking about another person when the person is standing right behind them and can hear everything they are saying. | ||
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+ | The [[title text]] invokes another literal interpretation of the phrase -- if a space vehicle aims at the Moon and misses, it will end up in a new orbit, possibly (depending on its velocity) escaping from the Earth-Moon system and following a separate but nearby orbit around the Sun. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Megan: Students, shoot for the moon. If you miss, | :Megan: Students, shoot for the moon. If you miss, | ||
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− | :Megan: ''''' | + | :Megan: '''''shoot again.''''' Keep shooting and never stop. |
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− | + | :Megan: Someday, one of us will destroy that stupid skycircle. And— ...What? What are you all— | |
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− | + | :Megan: ...It's right behind me, isn't it? '''''Shit.''''' Everyone act casual. | |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
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